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Upcoming Stamp Auction, Exeter
2nd February 2026
We have a really lovely collection of French stamps included in the forthcoming stamp auction, February 2nd 2026, carefully put together by a former member of the RAF.
Vernon had started collecting around the age of eighteen in the 1950s. He had put his hobby on hold while serving in the forces, but his passion for collecting never left him. In later life he continued with his philatelic pursuits, alongside his enthusiasm for photography, flora and fauna, and the identification of plants and trees.
He collected stamps from several different countries, but his interest in France may well have been fuelled by his many visits to stay with his brother, Gerald, who at that time lived in Provence. Other French connections Vernon enjoyed included successfully completing the Paris marathon, as well as those of London and New York.
We are therefore honoured to offer for sale part of his collection, in the form of two well-filled Davo Albums, with stamps ranging from 1849 through to the 1980s. A wealth of better material is included, with Ceres Imperfs, Peace and Commerce, Merson types, War Orphan Funds, Sinking Funds, Airs, and much more. This is a collection with substantial catalogue value, with a pre-sale estimate of £1500, and viewing is highly recommended. Please don't hesitate to get in touch for further information.
If the postage stamps of the British Commonwealth are more suited to your collecting interests, then also featured in the February 2nd sale 2026 is this beautifully presented collection of King George VI, housed in four red Stanley Gibbons albums, together with their slip cases.
Lovingly put together by John, these albums showcase the enduring appeal of philately. John himself came from a family of stamp collectors, which included his father and eldest brother, Chris. A much loved father of four, he worked as a photographer and estate agent, and also undertook a lot of work for charity. He sadly passed away in 2025, and his collection has not been added to since 2010.
The albums include good ranges of mint including Great Britain, Falkland Islands, Hong Kong, with substantial catalogue value, and would be perfect for continuation. With a pre-sale estimate of £1500, viewing is recommended.
