The 1859-60 King Ferdinand II Issues of Sicily

The 1859-60 King Ferdinand II Issues of Sicily

Part 1 of the Tomasini collection of Sicily is the most important offering to come to the open market in generations, and hasn’t been seen since the 1960s. The following is an overview of the background to these iconic stamps with some highlights from the...
The Embossed Issues of Great Britain

The Embossed Issues of Great Britain

Part 1 of the Tomasini collection of Great Britain, coming up for auction on March 26th 2026, features some stunning Line Engraved and rare Surface Printed issues, but the section of 1847-54 Embossed issues is as equally impressive, albeit not as well loved by...
Featured Rarity: The Ireland 1922 2d Coil Issue

Featured Rarity: The Ireland 1922 2d Coil Issue

Our Autumn 2025 auction series includes a specialised catalogue of Ireland which features the “Bokhara” collection of Irish postal history (part II) and the Madigan collection of Irish overprints (part I). This article will highlight one of the most iconic...