David Feldman began a stamp exchange business at the age of 8, which flourished among school children throughout the British Isles.
1955
The Shamrock Stamp Club establishing a stamp business at 10 years old.
1958
David Feldman Ltd in Dublin.
1966
Completed writing and publishing the best-selling “Handbook of Irish Philately”.
1968
First auction held by David Feldman in Dublin.
1967
First STAMPA – Irish National Stamp Exhibition, David Feldman Chairman with the Minister of Posts and his wife.
1972
First national press article of a reporter visiting David’s exhibition at Jury’s Hotel
1970
As part of his travels, David Feldman visited much of the world in the next few years, and finally settled in Geneva, Switzerland in 1973.
1973
David became a member of the Philatelic Advisory Committee to the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs of Ireland.
1975
David held his first auction in Switzerland.
1976
He soon added the handbook “Irish Postal History” to his achievements, and developed a lucrative business specialising in Irish philately.
1975
David Feldman SA moved into its new building at 175 Rte de Chancy in Geneva.
1980
World Most Valuable Philatelic item, the famous “Bordeaux Cover” of Mauritius.
1993
CHF 6,123,750Highest price ever for a postage stamp, the Sweden “Treskilling Yellow” Error of Colour.
1996
CHF 2’875’000David signed the RDP(I), Roll of Distinguished Philatelists of Ireland.
1997
In 2000, David Feldman became the first auction company to provide a fast and reliable means for bidders to connect and bid in real time during the auction.
2000
The “Ball Invitation” Envelope, one of the most important philatelic items.
2003
In excess of US$ 4 millionDavid Feldman started the Great Philatelic Collections series of books. Notable collectors such as Hiroyuki Kanai, Samir Fikry, Jussi Tuori, Joseph Hackmey, Anatoly Karpov and Raymond Casey have already published their collections.
2009
David Feldman opened its first office outside of Switzerland, in New York.
2009
In March 2011, David Feldman continued its international expansion by opening a sales office in Hong Kong.
2011
Joseph Hackmey’s exhibit Collection of USA, Classic Issues on cover. Sold by Private Treaty for an unpublished price in excess of US$ 10,000,000
2010
In excess of US$ 10,000,000Following the sale of the famous One Cent Magenta on June 17 in New York by Sotheby’s for a record of USD 9.5 Million, the auction of the main collection of John E. du Pont in Geneva was an unbelievable success.
2014
Over EUR 6,000,000Russian Post Offices in the Chinese Empire
2012
In excess of EUR 3,000,000We’ve been around for over 50 years and intend, by capitalising on our strengths and talents, to enjoy many more years of success – together with our clients!
Outstanding results for the “Imperium Collection” of British Guiana including all the treasures from the Grand Prix winning John E. du Pont Collection we sold in 2014.
2021
We have moved to new offices near to Geneva airport at the following address: Chemin du Pavillon 2, 1218 Grand-Saconnex
2022
New premises