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Comic Interlude: SGB Auctions Launch New Pop Culture Category
SGB Auctions is launching a new comic category at MCM Comic Con London, featuring rare Silver Age...
Forgotten Pokemon items fetch almost £10,000 and a new record is set for 2005 ex Delta Species sealed Booster Box!
Rare Pokémon items fetch high prices at Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s Summer Sale, with a 2005 ex Delta...
Echoes from Rundum: A Cover in the Shadow of Rebellion
Discover the fascinating story of the Rundum Rebellion in North Borneo and its impact on colonial...
Building Bridges with Magic: The Gathering - UltraPro, CGC & SGB Support Charity 'Porridge and Pens'
UltraPro, CGC, and SGB are auctioning unique signed Magic: The Gathering items to support the...
Affixed to Adversity: How Revenue Stamps Tell the Story of Victorian Divorce
Explore the rare and fascinating world of Victorian divorce revenue stamps and their reflection on...
Gold Rush Treasure: One of the World's Rarest Queen Vitoria Coins, an Exquisite Sydney 1855 Half Sovereign Comes to Market
Rare 1855 Sydney Half Sovereign, one of Queen Victoria's rarest coins, to be auctioned by Stanley...
Ancient, British and World Coin Auction 122 Preview
Discover rare and historic coins, including the 1855 Sydney Half Sovereign and 1860 American gold 2...
East India Co Gold Mohurs Take Centre Stage in Upcoming Auction
Explore the highlights of the upcoming auction featuring rare East India Company gold Mohurs, a...
Rare American Gold 2 ½ Dollar From The First US Branch Mint Goes to Auction
Rare 1860 American gold 2 ½ Dollar from the Charlotte Mint to be auctioned, showcasing rich history...
Rare 1600s Gold Coin Found In Secret Compartment Expected to Fetch Thousands at Auction
Rare Charles II gold coin from the 1600s found hidden in a coin cabinet, expected to fetch...
Mark Smith Captivates Collectors With the Story of the Victoria Cross at the SGB Auction House
Mark Smith's captivating presentation at SGB Auction House explores the history and heroism behind...
First day cover signed by Bobby Charlton and whole 1966 World Cup Winning team smashes estimate
First day cover signed by the entire 1966 World Cup winning team sells for £1800 in a thrilling...
Magic: The Gathering Auction Featuring the coveted Black Lotus Announced
Exclusive auction featuring rare Magic: The Gathering cards, including the coveted Black Lotus....
Ernest Shackleton Postcard Smashes Estimate at recent auction.
Historic Ernest Shackleton postcard to fiancée sells for £8,400, far surpassing its estimate at...
A King's Ransom : The Hay Morgan Collection of KGV Exceeds £1m
Discover the record-breaking auction results of The Hay Morgan Collection, showcasing rare King...
The curious art of postal adornment – why artists choose envelopes as their canvas, and why collectors remain so enamoured
Explore the unique art of postal adornment, uncovering why artists choose envelopes as their canvas...
CELEBRATED BRITISH COMPOSER’S CBE MEDAL AND TWOIVOR NOVELLO AWARDS HEAD TO AUCTION
John McCabe's CBE medal and Ivor Novello awards to be auctioned; a tribute to the celebrated...
Extraordinary collection from the real life “Great Escape” heads to auction
Legendary WW2 hero Peter Cairns' Great Escape memorabilia, including medals and personal items, to...
Iraq: British Occupation of Baghdad – A New Philatelic Discovery
Newly discovered WWI cover reveals rare British military postal operations during the 1917...
Why do we collect? - Incomplete Podcast Ep.3
Discover the triggers, habits, and emotional pull of collecting with Corgi’s Guy Stainthorpe and...
SGB’s Show-Stopping Weekend at Card Con 2025 - Auction Review
Card Con 2025 saw Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's deliver two epic live auctions and a Team Rocket...
For Valour: The Story of the Victoria Cross, Presented by Mark Smith - Free Tickets Available!
Join Mark Smith at Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s for an exclusive evening on the Victoria Cross, with...
Auction Review - £84,000 Ancient British Coin steals the show
Discover the highlights from Auction 120, featuring ancient and rare coins, including a...
Auction Preview - The Hay Morgan Collection | Part II - KGV British Commonwealth
Join us for the Hay Morgan Collection Part 2, featuring rare King George V British Commonwealth...
An Introduction to Islamic Coinage
Explore the rich history and significance of Islamic coinage, from its origins under the Umayyads...
Stars align as £30,000 Zodiac coin minted by an Emperor comes to auction at Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Rare £30,000 Zodiac coin minted by Mughal Emperor Jahangir highlights upcoming Stanley Gibbons...
Breaking Bad Pokemon: Team Rocket Unlimited packs auctioned ahead of live box break.
Join the excitement at Card Con 2025 as 36 packs of Pokémon Team Rocket Unlimited are auctioned and...
Auction Preview - Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 120
Discover highlights from Auction 120 - 12th March 2025, featuring rare ancient, British, and world...
ROYALTY MEETS RACING: DUKE OF GLOUCESTER AT THE MACROBERTSON AIR RACE FINISH LINE
Discover how the Duke of Gloucester's presence at the 1934 MacRobertson Air Race highlighted...
Hidden treasure of the Civil War found in rafters of Crediton Parish Church: Part of immense hoard heads to auction
Halfcrowns of Charles I found in Crediton Parish Church rafters to be auctioned; a fascinating...
Unique Gold Coin minted by legendary Celtic Warlord over 2000 years ago heads to auction
Unique Celtic gold coin minted by Caratacus, discovered in 2019, will be auctioned by Stanley...
King Harold and William the Conqueror Face off once more. Coins depicting the most lifelike contemporary portraits of the warring pair head to auction
Two lifelike coins of King Harold and William the Conqueror, from the Battle of Hastings era, head...
Why the greatest car ever made is deeply flawed: Incomplete Podcast Ep.2
Explore the captivating world of classic cars and their stories with RM Sotheby's Harvey Stanley in...
The Legacy of Neo Discovery: A Defining Chapter in Pokémon TCG
Discover Neo Discovery's impact on Pokémon TCG history, featuring iconic cards like Espeon and...
TCG Live! SGB Announce Auction at Card Con
SGB to host live Pokémon auctions featuring rare items at Card Con on March 29-30, 2025. Free...
Celebrate Pokémon’s 29th Anniversary with The CGC 100 Auction
Celebrate Pokémon's 29th anniversary with The CGC 100 Auction featuring 100 high-value Pokémon...
Stamps & Covers of Great Britain Auction Preview
Preview the highly anticipated Stamps & Covers of Great Britain auction featuring rare and...
Stamps & Covers of the World - A Promising Start to 2025
Discover the standout results from the Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s Stamps and Covers of the World...
Medusa’s Gaze: How Magic Protected Ancient Currency
Discover how Medusa's terrifying gaze was used on ancient coins to protect economies from...
Why This WWI Soldier’s Medals Were Never Taken Out of the Box
Discover the emotional stories and historical significance behind medals with Mark Smith in the...
TCG - The Collector’s Auction: 7 Lots That Are Too Good To Miss
Explore the highlights of SGB's TCG - The Collector's Auction featuring elite Pokémon card lots on...
Guildford Collectables Valuation Day
Get your stamps, coins, trading cards, and gold items valued by experts at Guildford Collectables...
Complete Collector Launches New Podcast - 'Incomplete'
Explore the stories behind collectables with Incomplete: A Complete Collector Podcast, featuring...
Auction Preview: Stamps and Covers of the World, January 2025
Kick off the 2025 philatelic season with a two-day auction featuring over 1,200 exceptional lots...
The Wrestling and Batman Fan Behind The UK's First Christmas Stamp Design.
Children's Christmas stamp designs from 1966 to 2017 highlight young artistic talent and holiday...
Cover Story: Stationery Bearing Stamps from the First and Second Round Tables, Attended by Gandhi Come to Auction
Historic stamps from the Indian Round Table Conferences attended by Gandhi are being auctioned,...
From Sundials to Astronauts: Our Favourite High Value Time Pieces
Explore the world's most iconic and valuable timepieces, from Captain Rostron's Titanic pocket...
Auction Preview: The David Holl Collection of Great Britain
Explore the highlights of the David Holl Collection of Great Britain featuring rare stamps,...
Auction Preview: The George Rab Collection of Bahawalpur
Explore the rare and remarkable George Rab Collection of Bahawalpur stamps, showcasing a dedicated...
Siege Coins of the English Civil War: A Tangible Connection to Mayhem and Horror
Explore the fascinating history of siege coins from the English Civil War and their role in...
The Charizard Buying Guide | Part 1
Discover the history, variations, and current market value of Charizard cards from the vintage...
Auction Preview: The Frank Waley Collection of Hammered Silver and Milled Gold
Explore SGB's auction of the Frank Waley Collection, featuring rare and fine British hammered...
Strong Results For Signature Auction: The Hay Morgan Collection Part I
Discover the record-breaking auction results of The Hay Morgan Collection, featuring rare King...
Auction Review: Stunning Sketch of King George VI Fetches 4 x Estimate During Exceptional GB Sale
Auction review of the Tony Mundy Collection featuring rare King George VI philatelic items,...
Auction Preview: The Dr. Arnold Brickman Collection of Rhodesia Double Heads | Part 1
Auction preview of the Arnold Brickman Collection of Rhodesia Double Heads, featuring rare proofs,...
Elite Pokémon 100: Skyridge Master Set Sells For £24k
Skyridge Master Set sells for £24,000 at Elite Pokémon 100 Auction, highlighting the value of mint...
Rare Gold Ducats, Palestine Double Proof Set and ‘Lion and Wolf Medal’ fetch over £200,000
Rare Gold Ducats, Palestine Double Proof Set, and 'Lion and Wolf Medal' fetch over £200,000 in a...
Hornby x SGB Charity Auction Raises Over £11,000. Beatles Bus and E-Type Jag Stamps Take Centre Stage!
Hornby and SGB's charity auction raised over £11,000 with standout items like a Beatles bus and...
Top 10 Spooky Coins Throughout History: Witchcraft, Skulls, and UFOs
Explore eerie numismatic history with these top 10 spooky coins featuring witchcraft, skulls, and...
Hornby x SGB Charity Auction Announced Featuring Rare Models and Airfix Coins
Hornby and SGB announce a charity auction featuring rare collectibles, including limited-edition...
Muscat 1948 Envelope Breaks UK Record and Becomes Second Most Valuable Pakistan Philatelic Item
A rare 1948 Muscat envelope breaks UK records, selling for £16,800 and becoming the second most...
Elite Pokémon 100 - Roy Raftery's Top Picks From SGB's Upcoming Auction
SGB's Elite Pokémon 100 auction features rare and valuable sets, including a Mint Skyridge Master...
Auction Preview: The Tony Mundy Collection of Great Britain
Discover the Tony Mundy Collection of Great Britain, featuring rare King George VI philatelic items...
Exceptional Token Results including ‘Wildman of Jesso’ 10 x Estimate!
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s presents an extraordinary auction of 18th-century British tokens,...
A Numbers Game: When Does it Make Sense to Submit TCG Cards for Grading?
Learn when it makes sense to grade your TCG cards to protect and increase their value, with expert...
Hay Morgan Collection of KGV Auction Preview: Iain Murphy Shares his Highlights
Discover the highlights of the Hay Morgan Collection, one of the most complete King George V...
Siege Mentality: Why Vienna Used Relics To Fund Mercenaries
Vienna used church relics to mint emergency coins and fund mercenaries during the 1529 Ottoman...
Is This The Coin That Killed Caesar?
Discover how Julius Caesar's depiction on coins as Dictator for Life contributed to his...
Were Crates of Rhodesia Double Head Stamps Really Destroyed by Cows?
Explore the fascinating history and intrigue behind Rhodesian Double Head stamps, their unique...
The Enchanting World of Edmund Dulac: A Journey Through Art, History and Philately
Discover the enchanting world of Edmund Dulac, exploring his fairytale illustrations, wartime art,...
Listen: Numismatic Expert Richard Gladdle Talks Tokens With BBC Norfolk
Richard Gladdle discusses the significance of 18th Century Tokens in Norfolk's history and their...
118 Preview - Neil Paisley Shares His Highlights Ahead of October's Ancient, British and World Coin Auction
Discover the highlights of Baldwin's upcoming Ancient, British, and World Coin Auction, featuring...
H-Division 'Jack the Ripper' Medals & 124 year old chocolate star in auction
Auction highlights include rare medals from WWII and Jack the Ripper era, plus a 124-year-old...
INCREDIBLE AND RARE CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY MEDAL (FLYING) COMES TO AUCTION
A rare Conspicuous Gallantry Medal awarded to Sgt. Derrick John Allen, for his exceptionally heroic...
Hobbies Make Us Happy! An Extensive Study By Hornby Hobbies Explains Why.
Discover how hobbies boost happiness and mental wellbeing, as revealed by Hornby Hobbies' extensive...
A Collectable Error: Stanley Gibbons & Baldwins Announce Branding update
Stanley Gibbons & Baldwins update branding, acknowledging past mistakes to better serve collectors...
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s Auction House reports exceptional sales across four instalments of the Phillips Collection of Great Britain
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s Auction House celebrates over £2 million in sales from the Phillips...
Ema Sikic, World Coins Specialist meets The Kensington and Chelsea Review
Ema Sikic discusses her numismatic passion, featuring Samurai money and the intriguing coinage of...
In conversation with Lina Fitzjames
Discover Lina Fitzjames' journey into the world of numismatics and her passion for coin collecting...
Hammer Time: Behind the Scenes with new Auctioneer, Cordelia Cheriton
Young auctioneer Cordelia Cheriton thrives at Baldwin's Auction House, blending her passion for...
Watch: On the beat in Jack The Ripper Territory with Mark Smith
Explore the life of PC Francis Simmons, his role in Whitechapel during the Jack the Ripper murders,...
Coinage ‘of the people, by the people, for the people’ - From merchants to booksellers and library owners – 1790 Kent Tokens come to auction
Learn about the fascinating history of 1790s Kent tokens, their significance, and upcoming auction...
“AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER” - Taking the Knee in the 18th Century - Anti-Slavery Society Halfpenny circulated in the late 1790s comes to auction.
Late 18th-century anti-slavery halfpenny token featuring a kneeling slave image goes to auction,...
1799 Newmarket Penny Commemorating the closely contested race between ‘Hambletonian’ and ‘Diamond’
Discover the story behind the 1799 Newmarket Penny, a token commemorating a famous horse race, set...
Tokens Commemorating the "Knock‑Kneed Hammerman from Soho" awarded at Banbury Prize Fighting Ring in 1789 come to auction
Tokens commemorating the 1789 English Boxing Championship fight between Thomas Johnson and Isaac...
Auction Preview: AT SEA, ON LAND & IN THE AIR
Discover rare and unique military medals in Baldwin's Auctions' "At Sea, On Land & In the Air"...
IRVIN FLYING JACKET WITH AIR GUNNER’S AND OBSERVER’S LOGBOOK COMES TO AUCTION
Discover the remarkable story of Flying Officer J. L. Memory and his iconic Irvin flying jacket...
THE FORMER SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM Part II: The Three Kings
Discover rare philatelic treasures from the Former Singapore Philatelic Museum Collection Part II:...
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Graded vs Ungraded TCG: What should you be buying?
Graded vs. ungraded TCG cards: Discover the pros and cons of each to make informed decisions on...
Philatelic gems: Why Stamps & Covers of Asia might be a wise purchase
An exclusive preview of Baldwin's "Stamps & Covers of Asia" auction on June 18, with insights from...
Must-Have Items at Baldwin's Vintage, Retro, and Sealed Video Games - Part II Auction
Explore Baldwin's "Vintage, Retro, and Sealed Video Games - Part II" auction, featuring rare sealed...
A Yorkshire Watchmaker's Ingenious Solution to a Nation's Coin Crisis
Discover how a Yorkshire watchmaker, James Carlill, and other merchants solved Britain's small...
Unlocking Coin Value: Neil Paisley’s Insight on Rarity and Third Party Grading
Explore Neil Paisley's insights into how third-party grading has revolutionised the coin market,...
Yuan Shikai: From Republic Leader to Self-Proclaimed Emperor
Yuan Shikai's journey from Republic leader to self-declared Emperor, a dramatic tale of ambition...
Wartime Postal Innovation: The Story of Johore's Rare Provisional Stamps
Discover how Johore tackled a wartime stamp shortage with innovative meter label provisionals....
Stamps into Smiles: The Singapore Philatelic Museum's Transformation into Premier Children's Museum
The Singapore Philatelic Museum evolves into a distinguished Children’s Museum, setting a new...
Unveiling Mackennal’s Masterpiece: The Untold Story of George V’s Indian Portraits
Douglas Muir unveils new research on King George V's Indian stamps, exploring Mackennal's portraits...
Celebrating the Colosseum’s opening with a coin
The Roman Emperor Titus only ruled for two years, but his reign saw the creation of the Colosseum...
Discover the Top Ten Most Expensive Pokemon Cards
Uncover the rarest and most valuable Pokemon cards in the world with our top ten list of the most...
Exploring Eevee Evolutions in Pokemon Go
Discover the diverse evolutions of Eevee in Pokemon Go and how to strategically utilize them in...
Spotting Philatelic Forgeries: A Guide
Uncover the world of philatelic forgeries and learn how to identify them with the help of Stanley...
An Elephant and the Menagerie
The strand was known for the famous attraction of the Gilbert Pidcock’s, Zoo/Menagerie, which was...
'Contrary to Regulations' Novelty Postcards
As part of our upcoming Postcard e-sale starting on the 8th of March we spoke to Gabriel Gold,...
An interview with Senior Philatelist, Dickon Pollard
An interview with Senior Philatelist, Dickon Pollard
Feature - White Glove For The Former Singapore Philatelic Museum
The Singapore Philatelic Museum evolves into a distinguished Children’s Museum, setting a new...
Feature - Isaac Newton and the Royal Mint
extraordinary coin can be traced back through three collections over one hundred years to the 1920s...
From Playboy Art Collection to Marilyn Monroe’s possessions - Why this auction made $4 Million...
In life, Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe never met. In death, their assorted miscellany has raised...
Bottoms up to a top beer can auction price
Described as the only known example, the can jumped from a $25 start to $37,000 during the auction...
An Insane Collection of Hollywood Props Is Up for Auction, From Conan's Sword to Indy's Whip
later this month an exemplary collection of screen-used film props, costumes, castings, and...
‘I can’t do this’ sobs Antiques Roadshow star as he breaks down in tears over heart-wrenching letter
ANTIQUES Roadshow star Mark Smith fought back tears on the latest episode after it was revealed...
Getting Hammered: A Brief History of Live Auctions and The Gavel
Explore the fascinating history of live auctions and the significance of the gavel in the...
Isaac Newton and the Royal Mint
extraordinary coin can be traced back through three collections over one hundred years to the 1920s...
Charles I: Meddling Monarch or Martyr - The Art, Conflict, and Legacy of His Reign
Explore King Charles I's life, reign, and legacy, including his influence on art, the English Civil...
Islamic Coin Auction – Highlight Results
Baldwin’s Auction House are pleased to announce strong results in their first dedicated Islamic...
Rare Exeter shilling from 1644 to go under the hammer
extraordinary coin can be traced back through three collections over one hundred years to the 1920s...