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Open Day Saturday 15th March 2025
20th February 2025
Warwick & Warwick are happy to be opening our doors on Saturday 15th March from 9.30 am – 4.30 pm for you to drop in your collections with us for valuation, no matter how big or small! We will be operating a strictly appointment-only system so if you would like to drop off your collection ple...
1000th Auction!
19th February 2025
On 19th February 2025, Warwick and Warwick will be holding our 1000th auction! Warwick and Warwick began as a philatelic auction house in the late 1950s. After being taken over by new management, we later expanded b...
Latest News....Maundy Money Ceremony
19th February 2025
We have a very exciting lot in our 22nd February Coins, Medals, Banknotes and Militaria sale. Lot 501 includes Six Maundy sets and two additional coins from the 1993 Service with service documents including, entry tickets, a program...
Army Gold Medal to be offered in our 19th February 2025 auction.
19th February 2025
Coming up in our medal auction on Wednesday 19th February, which also happens to be our 1000th Auction, is this highly desirable and sought after Army Gold Medal. The Army Gold Medal was awarded to members of the British Army serving in campaigns during the 1806-14 Peninsular War and the War of 1812....
1960 Kuwait 3 dinar
18th February 2025
In Warwick & Warwick’s upcoming Coins, Medals and Banknotes sale on 19th February, you have the chance to see an extremely rare coin going under the hammer. Warwick & Warwick are excited to be able to offer the chance to bid on the extremely rare 1960 Kuwait 3 dinars gold c...
Happy New Year from Warwick & Warwick!
3rd January 2025
2024 was a very successful year for us with the company continuing to grow and achieve great results throughout. We would like to thank all our customers for their continuing support moving into 2025. Here’s a re-cap of our 2024 auction year, with some of its highlights. Stamps ...
Claire House Children's Hospice
18th December 2024
We are very pleased to announce our recent donation of £845.00 to Claire House Children's Hospice. A huge thank you to all our customers who have donated their collections to form part of this charitable lot. Unfortunately, not all collections we value are worth a large sum of money. In this event, we...
Christmas opening hours
5th December 2024
We will be closed on Friday 20th at 12.00 and will re-open on Thursday 2nd January with usual hours o 9.00-17.00....
Richard Beale Interview with SAGA
5th December 2024
We recently had our head valuer in the collectables department, Richard Beale, interviewed for SAGA Magazine. SAGA magazine incorporates real-life stories, exclusive celebrity interviews and travel inspiration in their magazines and online platforms. Please head to ...
The WWI Mail of Turkish POWs in India
24th October 2024
During the First World War, some 12,000 Turkish soldiers were taken prisoner in the Sinai, Palestine and Mesopotamian campaigns and transferred to camps in India and Burma. Like POWs in other theatres, they were able to send and receive mail in the camps. I recently chanced across 11 covers sent by these Turkish ...
Charity donation
2nd September 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend and respected colleague, Alan Smith. Alan had been with the company for many years and his dedication, wit and infectious smile has left a huge hole. Warwick & Warwick are proud to have donated &p...
Bank Holiday Opening Hours
23rd August 2024
Please be aware that our offices will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 26th August 2024. We will be open again as normal at 9.00am on Tuesday 27th August 2024....
Early May Bank Holiday Opening Hours
3rd May 2024
Please be aware that our offices will be closed for the Early May Bank Holiday on Monday 6th May 2024. We will be open again as normal at 9.00am on Tuesday 7th May 2024....
Donation to Claire House Children’s Hospice
27th March 2024
We are proud to have recently donated £320.00 to Claire House Children's Hospice. Unfortunately, not all collections we value are worth a large sum of money. In this event, we do offer to combine and sell collections of ...
Important update regarding viewing for our 3rd April Philatelic auction.
20th March 2024
We would like to inform everyone who is looking to come to view lots for our upcoming auction on April 3rd that due to Good Friday and the bank holiday on the following Monday 1st April, our viewing days have been changed. The new viewing times are as followed. - Wednesday 27...
Rare Sarawak Banknotes consigned to our 17th April 2024 specialist auction.
19th March 2024
19th March 2024 Warwick and Warwick’s 17th April specialist banknote sale will include an exceedingly rare range of 1929 Sarawak banknotes. Including, $100 F/1 000,000, $50 E/1 000,000, $25 D/1 000,000, $10 C/1 000,000, $5 B/1 000,000, $1 A/1 000,000. Each note has the signature A.A. R...
Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser
24th January 2024
A huge thank you to all our customers who donated their items of modest value recently to form part of a charitable lot. We also really appreciate the actions of our customers who bid on this lot which realised £4...
Team News - 2023 a year in review
4th January 2024
Here is a brief insight into what Warwick & Warwick have been up to. Business The company is proud to announce we have become an Employee-Owned Trust. We have made many charitable donations during the year. ...
1961 Tristan Relief Fund: A Rare Set in its Rarest Form.
3rd January 2024
10th October 1961, the world's most isolated group of islands was evacuated after its summit, Queen Mary first showed signs of activity nearly a month prior. The entire 264-strong population of Tristan da Cunha were sent first to nearby Nightingale Island, before embarking Dutch ship Tjisadane to Cape...
Rare English banknote consigned to our 21st February 2024 specialist auction
20th December 2023
Warwick and Warwick's 21st February specialist banknote sale will include this exceedingly rare J.B. Page £1 AN24 833158 in the new colours used for D.H.F. Somerset. It is supported on both sides by Somer...
Extremely rare 54 year old Piper’s DCM group for sale on behalf of the family.
19th December 2023
A World War 1 Distinguished Conduct Medal group of 8 medals to Sgt Piper Thomas Aitken is offered in our 21st February auction with an estimate of £5,000, finally hammered at £5,750 after some spirited bidding on EasyLive.com. ...
Christmas donation to Claire House Children’s Hospice
19th December 2023
We are proud to have recently donated £750.00 to Claire House Children's Hospice. Unfortunately, not all collections we value are worth a large sum of money. In this event, we do offer to combine and sell collections of modest value to form a suitable lot for auction sale. A huge thank you to all ou...
Rare German order Neck Decoration offered in our 21st February 2024 sale.
19th December 2023
A rare Third Reich N.S.D.A.P. The German Order is offered in our 21st February 2024 medal and militaria auction with an estimate of £15,000 to £20,000. ...
Rare Siam Royal Pre-Stamp Entire Discovered
22nd November 2023
A rare and historically significant 1860 pre-stamp entire featuring a letter from King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam (1804-68) has recently been discovered by Warwick & Warwick and will be offered as Lot 237 in the upcoming December Philatelic Auction on 6th December 2023 with a...
Scarce Allen & Ginter The World’s Champions (1st) cigarette card set.
10th November 2023
Scarce Allen & Ginter The World’s Champions (1st) cigarette card set is offered in our 15th November 2023 auction 10th November 2023 Coming up in our Toys, Postcards and Cigarette Cards auction is Lot 77- Allen & Ginter. Complete se...
Rare Republic of Ireland banknote offered in our 18th October 2023 auction
26th September 2023
Coming up in our 19th October 2023 Banknotes Auction is Lot 373, a rare Republic of Ireland Munster & Leinster Bank Ltd 1929 (6 May) £10. It is estimated at £3,500. ...
September 20th Toys, Postcards & Cigarette Cards Sale
15th September 2023
After a week of soaring temperatures, things are starting to cool down here in Warwick as we move through September. With only a few days to go before our Collectables sale we wanted to highlight a few lots of interest that will be available for bidding this coming Wednesday. If you are interested in any of the items fea...
August 2nd Philatelic sale
26th July 2023
As July comes to an end and August rapidly approaches, here at Warwick and Warwick we look forward to our 2nd of August stamp sale and today we will be featuring some of the lots that will be available. So, if you are a keen philatelist or just have an interest in old stamps, make sure you watch our auction li...
Spotlight on Simon
5th July 2023
Having worked for Warwick and Warwick for some years now, I am delighted to be leading the stamp team. I have been fortunate to learn from a number of Senior Valuers during my time here, whose depth and breadth of knowle...
Renovation Work
15th June 2023
Please be aware we are currently undergoing essential renovations to our roof at the rear of the property. If you are planning to view the upcoming coins, banknotes, medals and militaria sale please make your way to the main entrance and carpark. Apologies for any inconvenience this might cause but we ho...
Viewing Dates Amendment
18th April 2023
Due to the Bank Holiday there will be no viewing appointments available on Monday 1st May as originally stated in the printed catalogue. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. We have provided an additional viewing date on Thursday 27th May. If you wish to view on Thursday 27th, Friday 2...
Wednesday 3rd May Philatelic Auction - Cook Islands
18th April 2023
Warwick and Warwick are pleased to announce a truly spectacular collection of Cook Islands and Dependencies to be offered for sale in our May 3rd Philatelic auction. This will take place along side our usual selection of exceptional world wide material offered by other vendors. This collection was ...
Easter Holidays
6th April 2023
Please be aware that our offices will be closed for the Easter holidays on Friday 7th and Monday 10th April 2023 and will re-open at 9.00am on Tuesday 11th August 2022....
Viewing
31st March 2023
If anyone wishing to come and view any potential lots, could you please call our office and book in a time slot for yourself. Our phone number is:- 01926 499031 Many thanks for your co-operation....
Nurse's 1940 London Blitz George Medal
9th February 2023
It is with great enthusiasm that we can announce for sale in our upcoming Coins, Medals, Militaria and Banknotes auction, to be hosted on the 15th February. Lot 53, a nurse's 1940 London Blitz George Medal officially re-named to Aileen Ruth Turner. The joint award while serving as Senior Assistant Nurse at Grove Park Hos...
Charitable donation to Claire House Children's Hospice
18th January 2023
Warwick & Warwick are very pleased to announce a recent donation of £160.00 to Claire House Children's Hospice. With thanks to our customers, we have now donated a total of £3851.00 to this worthy charity. Our free valuation service does occassionally uncover a number of low value items that are s...
Christmas Holidays
20th December 2022
Our Warwick and Chester offices will close for the Christmas holidays on Friday 23rd December 2022 at 1.00pm and re-open again on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 at 9.00am. The Directors and Staff would like to wish all our customers a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous...
Collection of purchased lots
15th December 2022
Now the Christmas holidays are almost upon us, and considering the current postal strikes, please feel free to contact us for an appointment to collect your purchased auction lots from our Warwick offices. We have appointments available up until and including Thursday 22nd December 2022. Please call us...
The Kitchen is open!
14th November 2022
Kitchen now open! Viewers attending our Warwick viewing rooms can again look forward to a hot cuppa and a biscuit as we have re-opened our viewing room kitchen. There’s also a fridge to keep your sandwiches cool! If you are interested in viewing any of our auctions, please call us on 01926 499 031 t...
Charitable donation
24th October 2022
Warwick & Warwick are very pleased to announce a recent donation of £632.00 to Claire House Children's Hospice. Our free valuation service does occassionally uncover a number of low value items that are sent in to us for valuation. We would like to thank our customers for donating these items to...
The Football Card King
13th October 2022
The Football Card King. As I was walking to the train station last night, I saw a young lad clutching a Match Attack card, beaming and skipping down the road to tell one of his equal...
Our senior valuer Richard Beale interviewed on BBC News!
29th September 2022
Our senior valuer Richard Beale interviewed on BBC News! Our senior valuer Richard Beale has appeared on BBC news talking about the collector value of banknotes featuring Queen Elizabeth II. Please see our twitter and Facebook accounts for the clip! ...
Queen Elizabeth II
9th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II RIP Every working day the staff at Warwick and Warwick see the image of Her Majesty on stamps, coins, medals and more. Warwick & War...
Three Titanic Survivors
8th September 2022
Warwick and Warwick are delighted to offer, in our September sale, a unique opportunity to purchase 3 extremely rare Titanic postcards written by survivor Marie (Marion) Wright to her stepmother and two younger sisters posted Queenstown 3.45pm on April 11th 1912. The owner of the cards has thoroughly r...
We will be at Farnham House Hotel on 7th September
26th August 2022
Wednesday 7th September - We will be receiving collections for valuation at Farnham House Hotel, Farnham. We are pleased to announce we will be at Farnham House Hotel, Farnham on Wednesday 7th September from 10am – 2pm. If you would like to know how much your c...
We will be at Crewe Hall on 25th August 2022
16th August 2022
Thursday 25th August - We will be receiving collections for valuation at Crewe Hall We are pleased to announce we will be at the Nantwich Suite, Crewe Hall on Thursday 25th August from 10am – 2pm. If you would like to know how much your collectable items are wo...
1871 50c Blue and Black Revenue Stamp
6th May 2022
It is with pleasure that we can announce for sale in our upcoming stamp auction Lot 200, an 1871 50c blue and black revenue stamp. Although not overly interesting on its own this stamp boasts an inverted portrait of George Washington, a scarce and exciting error! A fine and well coloured example, this stamp would be a wo...
4th May 2022 Stamp Sale Auction Report
6th May 2022
Just like the temperatures this week, our fifth stamp sale of the year live on EasyLive was hot, hot hot! Kicking off with the ever strong Collections and Miscellaneous section, lot 1 got us started with a bang. Selling at £1100, £750 over estimate, this world collection set the bar high. Not ...
Extremely rare WW2 London Passenger Transport Board Medal For Bravery to Thomas W.S. Large.
6th April 2022
A World War 2 London Passenger Transport Board Medal For Bravery to Thomas W.S. Large is offered in our 20th April 2022 medal and militaria auction with an estimate of £1,750. ...
Stamp Valuer/Describer Job Opening
18th February 2022
Warwick and Warwick, auctioneers and valuers of stamps and collectables are looking for a philatelist to join our team in the stamp department, working on the monthly auction catalogues, liaising with clients and vendors about their collections and the services we can offer and helping with the daily office work involved...
Open Day - Saturday 29th January
12th January 2022
Open Day Saturday 29th January – We will be receiving collections for valuation We are pleased to announce that our offices in Warwick and Chester will be open from 9.30am – 4.30pm on Saturday 29th January. If you would like to know how much your collectable items are wor...
Exceptional Gallipoli operations and Zeebrugge Raid CB, DSC, Croix de Guerre group to Lieutenant Colonel B G Weller.
22nd December 2021
A World War 1 CB, DSC, Croix de Guerre group of 6 to Lieutenant Colonel Bernard George Weller R.M.L.I. is offered in our 17th February 2022 medal and militaria auction with an estimate of £15,000 to £20,000. ...
Christmas Closing Times
21st December 2021
Our Warwick and Chester offices will be closed from the 23rd of December and re-opening on the 4th of January 2022. We wish you all a very merry christmas and a happy new year!...
Open Day - Saturday 9th October
16th September 2021
Open Day Saturday 9th October – We will be receiving collections for valuation We are pleased to announce that our offices in Warwick and Chester will be open from 9.30am – 4.30pm on Saturday 9th October. If you would like to know how much your collectable items ...
A rare 1943 Special Boat Squadron Military Medal Sold in our 18th August Medal Auction
2nd September 2021
A rare SBS Raiding Forces Military Medal to LCpl Richard James Holmes Grenadier Guards, SBS & SAS was offered in our 18th August 2021 medal and militaria auction and sold for the incredible sum of £74,000 (Plus Commission of £14,800). ...
Summer Bank Holiday Opening Times 2021
26th August 2021
Please be aware that our offices will be closed for the Summer Bank Holiday on Monday 30th August 2021. We will be open again as normal at 9.00am on Tuesday 31st August 2021. ...
New 10am start for all auctions!
26th July 2021
Change of start time for all auctions. We are pleased to announce that all auctions, starting with our 4th August stamp sale, will now commence at 10am. Live bidding is available through EasyLive. Simply access the EasyLive site via the blue button at the bottom of our website....
21st July Postcards/Toys auction - Live bidding now available!
5th July 2021
Live online bidding We are delighted to announce that live online bidding will be available for 21st July collectables sale onwards via easyliveauction.com. This means you are able to watch the auction from the comfort of your own home, or office, and bid on lots of interest. If you ha...
Falkland Islands
10th May 2021
As part of our June stamp sale we are pleased to be offering a section of covers, mint and used stamps including 1902 cover to Scotland bearing QV 1/- Lot 153 1914 cover to Germany ...
Early May Bank Holiday Opening Times 2021
28th April 2021
Please be aware that our offices will be closed for the early May bank holiday on Monday 3rd May 2021. We will be open again as normal at 9.00am on Tuesday 4th May 2021. ...
Charitable donation to FAIR
12th April 2021
We are delighted to announce that a donation of £790.00 has been made to FAIR (Funding Auto Immune Research). We send our thanks to customers who have donated their collections, modest in value, to form part of a charitable lot. Auto Immune diseases affect so many people today. No-one knows why the bo...
A unique 1793-1840 NGSM pair in 21st April Medal Auction
8th April 2021
A unique Naval General Service Medal and Imperial Austrian Order of Leopold pair to Captain John Duff Markland is offered in our 21st April 2021 medal and militaria auction with an estimate of £12,000 to £15,000. ...
COVID-19 update - 6th April 2021
6th April 2021
Auctions Our aim is to make bidding in our forthcoming auctions as easy, and importantly, as safe as possible for both our customers and staff. Our auctions will continue to be held ‘behind closed doors’ for the foreseeable future and public attendance is currently suspended....
Easter 2021 Opening Times
31st March 2021
Please be aware that our offices shall be closed for the Easter holidays on Friday 2nd April and Monday 5th April. We shall be open again as normal on Tuesday 6th April at 9.00am. We hope you all have a lovely Easter break! ...
WW1 Victory Medal to Lieut A.V. Gallie, the Red Baron's 77th Victim
17th March 2021
A World War 1 Victory Medal named to Lieut A.V. Gallie R.A.F. is offered in our 21st April 2021 medal and militaria auction with an estimate of £600. Albert Vernon Gallie was Manfred Von Richthofen’s 77...
Rare female's WW1 Memorial Plaque in 21st April Medal Auction
10th March 2021
A rare World War 1 Memorial Plaque named to Georgina Drysdale is offered in our 21st April 2021 medal and militaria auction with an estimate of £5000. Georgina Drsydale...
We are still open!
8th January 2021
In these uncertain times it is nice to know there is something you can rely on, and we hope Warwick and Warwick can be one of those things. Despite the current lockdown, we are continuing with our auction schedule, albeit with a few changes, to ensure the safety of both our customers and staff. Over the p...
COVID-19 Update 5th January 2021
5th January 2021
Public viewing Due to the latest COVID-19 restrictions public viewing is suspended until further notice. We will continue to add as many images of the lots to our website as is practical. If you require additional images please call us on 01926 499031 to discuss this with one of our valuers. ...
Christmas opening times 2020
15th December 2020
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Superb collection of 19th and 20th century gold coins to be offered by Warwick and Warwick in their 9th December sale
3rd December 2020
We have been instructed to sell a superb collection of 19th and 20th century gold coins in our 9th December 2020 ‘closed doors’ auction, which has taken the owner decades to assemble. ...
Donation to Cancer Research UK
2nd December 2020
Warwick & Warwick are proud to have recently donated the sum of £455.00 to Cancer Research UK. This is the result of donations made by our customers where their items are of modest value. Together, these items are sold as one charitable lot and the entire proceeds are donated to charity. Donatio...
COVID-19 Update 1st December 2020
1st December 2020
Auctions Our aim is to make bidding in our forthcoming auctions as easy, and importantly, as safe as possible for both our customers and staff. Our auctions will continue to be held ‘behind closed doors’ for the foreseeable future and public attendance is currently suspended....
Charity donation to FareShare
19th November 2020
We are delighted to announce that we have donated the sum of £1350.00 to FareShare. This is a result of our recent charity lots entered in to our auction. Charity lots are made up of a number of lower value items which have been kindly donated by our customers. FareShare are very grateful to receive this donation a...
One for the Football fans!
11th November 2020
Coming up in our 9th December 2020 auction is this 1922 Huddersfield Town v Preston North End Football Association Cup Final Runners-Up 9ct gold medal. It is engraved on the revers...
COVID-19 update 2nd November 2020
2nd November 2020
Auctions Our aim is to make bidding in our forthcoming auctions as easy, and importantly, as safe as possible for both our customers and staff. Our auctions will continue to be held ‘behind closed doors’ for the foreseeable future. Due to recent changes in Government guideline...
A Peek into November stamps
15th October 2020
As part of our November Stamp sale we are pleased to be offering specialised sections of Antarctica. In the Golden Days of Exploration Antarctica provided many Expeditions from several countries inc...
COVID-19 Update - 13th October 2020
13th October 2020
COVID-19 Notice - 13th October 2020 In line with Government advice we are acting on the recent COVID alert levels. We respectfully request that, if you reside in a very high risk area, you do not visit our office premises at this time. ...
The Mystery of the G.B. 'Treasury' Roulettes
25th September 2020
The G.B.1852-4 Treasury Roulettes have always been surrounded in mystery. They were brought to the attention of collectors in 1897 when a philatelic writer, A.H. Stamford, wrote about them. The roulettes were serpentine roller cuts made to part sheets of imperforate G.B. 1d red stamps in order to effect separation from t...
COVID-19 Update - Customer requirement to use face coverings
20th July 2020
***Customers are reminded that collection of lots is strictly by prior appointment please. Payment should be made prior to arrival at our premises*** Compulsory use of masks when attending our offices Please note that from 24th July 2020 all customers will be r...
COVID-19 update 8th July 2020
8th July 2020
After the government’s recent update, we are now able to update our operating practices. In the interests of keeping our customers and staff safe we will now be employing the following methods. Collections to be valued With the vast majority of the collecting community currently on ...
A rare DFM group to a Battle of Britain Blenheim Air Gunner in 19th August 2020 Medal & Militaria Auction
2nd July 2020
A rare Distinguished Flying Medal group to a Blenheim Air Gunner and recipient of the Battle of Britain clasp, is offered in our 19thAugust 2020 medal and militaria auction with an estimate of £4,700. ...
COVID-19 Update 1st June 2020
1st June 2020
COVID-19 - Update After the government’s recent update, we are now able to update our operating practices. In the interests of keeping our customers and staff safe we will now be employing the following methods. Collections to be valued With the vast ...
A rare DFC group to a Royal Artillery pilot in 17th June 2020 Medal & Militaria Auction
28th May 2020
A rare Distinguished Flying Cross group to an Auster pilot in the Royal Artillery, that was offered in our 17th June 2020 medal and militaria auction with an estimate of £3,200 finally sold after a spirited contest between three phone bidders, with the hammer falling at £4,500. ...
Superb Australian States and New Zealand collections - 3rd June stamp auction
27th May 2020
Australian States and New Zealand collections for stamp enthusiasts. As part of our June 3rd Stamp sale besides general collections, British Commonwealth and foreign country ranges, single items, GB we are pleased to be offering a series of AUSTRALIAN STATES lots 132-160. These were formed as part of a...
A unique collection of 663 WW2 Colditz Castle photos in 22nd April 2020 Medal & Militaria Auction
27th May 2020
The Colditz Castle unique archive of WW2 photos taken by Johannes Lange, was sold in our 22nd April 2020 medal and militaria auction. The Lot which had a pre-sale estimate of £1,750 saw 3 telephone bidders strongly contest the Lot with the hammer finally falling at £6,000. When the ven...
Charitable donation to COVID-19 NHS staff wellbeing fund
26th May 2020
We are very pleased to announce our recent donation of £378.00 to the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund. This donation was made up of lower value items which have been kindly donated by our customers. Several charitable lots were sold in our stamp auction held on 18th March 2020 the...
COVID-19 Update 14th May 2020
14th May 2020
COVID-19 - Update After the government’s recent update of the lockdown measures, we are now able to update our operating practices. In the interests of keeping our customers and staff safe we will now be employing the following methods. Collections to be valued...
COVID-19 Update 22nd April 2020 Coins, Banknotes, Medals, Militaria sale
14th April 2020
COVID-19 - Update regarding our 22 April 2020 Coins, Medals, Militaria and Banknotes Auction In the interests of keeping our customers and staff safe, and in line with the current Government advice, we will be holding our 22 April 2020 Coins, Medals, Militaria and Banknotes Auction behind closed...
Senior stamp valuer Ian Hunter to retire.
14th April 2020
After over 20 years at Warwick and Warwick, we are very sad to announce that senior stamp valuer Ian Hunter (not of Mott the Hoople fame!) has decided to put up his tweezers and enjoy a well-earned retirement. Ian has worked in the stamp trade for most of his working life and joined Warwick and Warwick way back i...
COVID-19 Update
25th March 2020
Warwick & Warwick Announcement on business continuing through the emergency The current emergency is affecting all our lives and all business activity. We are committed to complying with all Government guidance as it evolves in res...
Customer notice regarding COVID-19
17th March 2020
We take the wellbeing of our customers and staff extremely seriously. We are constantly monitoring UK Government advice to ensure we follow the necessary procedures to protect you. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic we wanted to let you know about additional safety measures we have implemented. Where appro...
Warwick & Warwick Collectables Auction
17th March 2020
We wish to reassure customers that viewing for our collectables auction is continuing today at Chalon House and we are proceeding with the auction as planned tomorrow. The safety of our staff & customers is paramount so we would ask all visitors to our premises and to the Court House to follow government guid...
coronavirus
13th March 2020
We would like to reassure buyers and vendors that we expect to run a full program of spring and summer auctions. We will continue to monitor the coronavirus situation closely and will fully adhere to government guidelines to prevent infection. The safety and well-being of staff and customers is our top priority a...
St Nazaire Chamber of Commerce 'pocket' stamps
27th February 2020
In April 1945 as Allied troops liberated large parts of France, an area in northern France in the Guerandaise peninsula was still occupied by German creating local postage problems in the ‘pocket’ of St. Nazaire cut off from the rest of Vichy France. With dwindling supplies of stamps and no way of communicati...
Charitable donation to the Hospice of the Good Shepherd
12th February 2020
We are happy to announce that we have made another donation to charity, this time to the Hospice of the Good Shepherd. The money was raised from auctioning a lot made up of modest value items that our customers and vendors have kindly donated to charity. ...
Aston Martin Centenary collection to be auctioned by Warwick & Warwick on the 18th March 2020
6th February 2020
Aston Martin celebrated the Company’s Centenary in 2013 with exclusive commemorative brochures and publications available at VIP events. A comprehensive collection will feature in the Wednesday 18th March Collectables auction at Warwick & Warwick auctioneers. Aston Martin Centenary celebrations commence...
Rare Alfred the Great penny to be sold in our 19th February 2020 coin auction
23rd January 2020
An extremely rare Alfred the Great penny is to be offered in our 19th February 2020 Coin Auction. Alfred the Great was a king of Wessex from 871 to 899AD. Often known by schoolboys as the...
Christmas Opening Times 2019-2020
2nd January 2020
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Excellent early Great Britain range in January 8th auction.
20th December 2019
Alongside the King Edward VII 1902 ‘menu’ 2s6d, we have a lovely range of early British stamps which brilliantly showcase classic stamps in outstanding condition. Between lot...
What is on the menu? Charming and rare 1902 'menu' stamp to be offered in our upcoming January 8th stamp sale.
18th December 2019
Featuring in our upcoming Wednesday 8th January 2020 sale is the very scarce 1902 De La Rue 2/6d lilac with ‘Hotel Cecil Philatelic Dinner 5th June 1902 Menu’ underprint. The stamp features a miniature full menu listing printed on the reverse including dishes such as Mock Turtle, Saddle ...
The story behind the overprints: 1961 Tristan Relief Fund
13th December 2019
Lot 348 in our upcoming January 8th auction features the rare 1961 Tristan Relief Fund set, a very interesting set in its own right. We decided to explore why the set came to exist and exactly why it is so rare: ...
Excellent collection of shillings to be offered in our 11th December 2019 coin auction
25th November 2019
An excellent collection of shillings is to be offered in our 11th December 2019 coin auction. The collection was compiled over a number of years and mainly comprises a number of varieties and higher grades. Highlights of the collection include… ...
An unusual Spanish Civil War medal group in 11th December 2019 Medal Auction
19th November 2019
A Spanish Civil War group to Jose Maria Lasheras Sanz, a Spanish Air Force Bomber Air Mechanic, is offered in our 11th December 2019 medal and militaria auction with an estimate of £1,000. ...
Charity donation to claire house childrens hospice
14th October 2019
We are happy to announce that we have made another donation to charity, this time to Claire House Childrens Hospice. ...
Specialised Collections in October Stamp Sale
16th September 2019
Our October Stamp sale features a number of excellent specialised collections in addition to the normal assembly of miscellaneous and individual country collections. Ascension: There are 45 lots of Ascension with GB used in KGV, KGVI and QEII varieties. ...
Major Matchbox collection to be auctioned by Warwick & Warwick on the 18th September 2019
12th September 2019
One of the most comprehensive Matchbox Superfast collections will feature in the Wednesday 18th September Collectables auction at Warwick & Warwick auctioneers. Over 75 Matchbox lots, many mint and boxed, are available to suit all collectors’ budgets. Matchbox Superfast celebrates its 50th an...
An image that stays with you
5th August 2019
As Colin Such has recently said in an article, he wrote for Picture Postcard Monthly, we really do have the pleasure of seeing “some of the best postcards one could ever wish to see”. Since joining the team in November last year, I have already seen a huge variety of cards and subjects. Admittedly, th...
Lights, Camera, Action for our senior valuer Richard Beale!
30th July 2019
Our senior valuer Richard Beale has appeared on prime time BBC1 consumer rights programme ‘Fake Britain’, episode 3. He enjoyed a day’s filming with the BBC film crew back in Octob...
Incredible U.S.A. Stamps and Postal History section
24th July 2019
As part of our August 7th stamp sale we are pleased to be offering a very good section of U.S.A from lot 623 to 692. Highlights include lot 627, excellent early to middle period collection. ...
The 1915 British Occupation of Bushire
24th July 2019
The Iranian port of Bushehr, strategically positioned in the Persian Gulf, was occupied by British forces from the 8th of August to 16th of October 1915. This was largely as a response to the activities of the enigmatically named ‘Intelligence Bureau of the East’, established by the Germ...
Charitable donation to inspiring causes
24th July 2019
We are happy to announce that we have made another donation to charity, this time to the Guide Dogs Trust and hope house. Thank you to all of the customers who agreed to donate the proceeds of their...
Superb collection of Britains Racing Colours in 17th July Auction
10th July 2019
A collection of scarcer Britains Racing Colours including USA and Canadian figures will be offered in our 17th July Toy auction in 28 lots. The extremely rare Duchess of Norfolk colours with a Mickey Mouse figure front and back was only made in 1938 and complete with box has an estimate of £1200....
Extremely rare Palestine 1947 1 mil coin to be offered in our 19th June 2019 auction.
10th June 2019
An extremely rare Palestine 1947 1 mil coin is to be offered in our 19th June 2019 auction. The entire 2,880,000 production run of the 1947 1 mil was ordered to be melted down at the end of the Brit...
Corrado Mezzana, Back to the Drawing Board
18th April 2019
Corrado Mezzana, born in Rome on June 7 1890, is viewed as one of the key figures in Italian stamp design during the 20th Century. He designed many of t...
BBC filming 'Fake Britain' at the Advintageous fair in the Spa Centre Scarborough
8th April 2019
Our senior valuer Richard Beale headed to Scarborough last October to film an episode of “Fake Britain” consumer rights BBC TV programme at the Advintageous fair in the Victorian Spa Centre, Scarborough. ...
Royal Mint Trial Coins to be offered in our 17th April 2019 auction.
8th April 2019
An unusual range of Royal Mint trial coins are to be offered in our 17th April 2019 auction. Trial coins are issued by the Royal Mint for testing in vending machines, shops and banks prior to the release of a new coin. Offered in this sale are the following lots:- Lot 508 - 1981 9 sided...
Rare and unusual proofs, essays and designs
1st April 2019
Our upcoming Wednesday April 3rd sale includes a very interesting array of Proofs and Essays spread across multiple countries. These issues offer insight into the development of the finished stamps and it is unusual to have so many available in one auction. A few examples that are worth looking out for include...
Charity donation to Great Ormond Street Hospital
27th March 2019
We are happy to announce that we have made another donation to charity, this time to Great Ormond Street Hospital. ...
GB KGV Seahorses
27th March 2019
As part of our stamp sale on the 3rd April we are pleased to be offering a range of high quality UM Seahorses including scarce shades that have been collected by the vendor over many years. The printings of 1913 Waterlow include the £1 value x4 all UM. ...
1971 Parachute Regiment Military Cross Group in 17th April 2019 Medal Auction
25th March 2019
A 1971 Northern Ireland Military Cross award group to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Maurice Kingston, Parachute Regiment is offered in our 20th February 2019 medal and militaria auction with an estimate of £25,000-£30,000. ...
Battle of Trafalgar Midshipman's medal in 17th April 2019 Medal Auction
4th March 2019
A 1793-1840 Naval General Service Medal with the highly sought after Trafalgar clasp to Midshipman Gilbert Kennicott is offered in our 17th April 2019 medal and militaria auction with an estimate of £16,000. ...
The most popular Third Reich militaria for sale - and how these rare items are acquired
26th February 2019
Third Reich militaria may not be to everyone’s tastes, but there are still a number of collectors who specialise in accumulating such items. Medals, badges, uniforms, rank insignia, daggers and deactivated weapons remain the most popular items. But statues and other kind of Third Reich collectables ...
Antique Stamps
13th February 2019
The term antique derives from the Latin word antiquus meaning old or ancient. In more modern times it has commonly been applied to items which are more than 100 years old. Collectors of antiques generally prize them for aesthetic appeal, rarity, value or historical significance regardless of their age. The first ...
Charity donation to Save the Children and Acorns Children's Hospice
4th February 2019
We are happy to announce that we have made another donation to charity, this time to Save the Children and Acorns Children’s Hospice. Lot 68 in our 5th December 2018 Stamp auction was a world collection comprising of a variety of low value collections that owners had decided to donate to charity....
King & Country Roman Soldiers excel in 23rd January Toy Soldier Auction
28th January 2019
A collection of Roman Legion toy soldier figures by the Hong Kong based maker King & Country did very well in our recent model soldier auction on 23rd January 2019. The collection of 32 individual boxed figures was offered in 3 Lots and raced past the pre-sale estimates selling for a grand total of...
Record price for a female's WW1 Memorial Plaque?
28th January 2019
The rare World War 1 Memorial Plaque named to Susan Sophia Wills was offered in our 12th December 2018 medal and militaria auction with an estimate of £2500. With 2 room bidders battling it out with a telephone bidder with the room being successful, the pre-sale estimate was soon left trailing in the dis...
Rare WW1 RFC Albert Medal in 20th February Medal Auction
28th January 2019
A rare World War 1 Royal Flying Corps Albert Medal to 1st Class Air Mechanic Harrie Stephen Harwood is offered in our 20th Febuary 2019 medal and militaria auction with an estimate of £6,500. ...
Italian Artwork, Essays and Proofs
16th January 2019
Warwick and Warwick are pleased to announce that their auction of May 1st will feature an outstanding array of Italian Proofs, Essays and stamps. In particular it will feature the remarkable archive of original stamp design artwork by the great stamp designer Corrado Mezzana. ...
Unique WW2 Airborne Operations Pilot's medal group in 20th February 2019 Medal Auction
9th January 2019
An Airborne Operations DSO, OBE, AFC group to Wing Commander Ernest Leonard Archer R.A.F.V.R. is offered in our 20th February 2019 medal and militaria auction with an estimate of £12,000. ...
GB Postal History Highlights from our January 2019 stamp sale
3rd January 2019
We are pleased to be offering several different lots of covers, many presented “Exhibition style” on leaves including Airmails (lot 159-60), wrappers/entires (lots 634-653) including Norfolk and Suffolk, further interesting lots incl. post magazine, overseas mail, etc. ...
Vietnam, stamps and the unsung artist of the revolution
30th November 2018
Lot 621 in our upcoming stamp auction features one of Vietnam’s most culturally important postage stamps – the 1946 Ho Chi Minh portrait design. The significance of this design is in its innovation, being the first original stamp design produced by the Viet-Minh. The miniature full face renditions of the Viet...
British West Indies
28th November 2018
Collectors of stamps from the British West Indies will find plenty to choose from in our 5th December auction. The auction includes a valuable collection broken into smaller country collections or items and with a total estimate of around £30,000. Some choice items from the auction are shown below and the a...
collection of topographical and social history cards of Somerset villages.
22nd November 2018
In my first week at Warwick and Warwick as a trainee postcard valuer, under the expert guidance of the incredibly knowledgeable Colin Such, I have been very fortunate to see a spectacular collection of topographical and social history cards of Somerset villages. The collection contains many stunning real photographic car...
Highlights from December stamp sale
13th November 2018
In our general stamp sale of 5th December we are pleased to be offering several valuable collections throughout the British Commonwealth and GB sections of the catalogue. The B.C. is strong in country ranges including: ...
Fantastic range of Dinky models to be offered in our 21st November 2018 die cast auction
12th November 2018
A fantastic range of Dinky, French Dinky and Dublo Dinky model cars and lorries is to be offered in our 21st November 2018 die cast auction. Lotted singly and in collections there will be plenty for keen Dinky collectors to bid on. Highlights include this pre-war Hornby Series Delivery Van No. 22d whic...
Christmas Opening times 2018-2019
2nd November 2018
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Behind the Overprints: The Italian Social Republic 1943-1945
25th October 2018
In September 1943 during the later stages of World War Two Italy was broken apart, Germany was to seize control of the Northern half of Italy and quickly move to free Duce Benito Mussolini (who had recently been imprisoned by the Allies). Once freed Mussolini was taken to Rustenburg to meet with Adolf Hitler. Despite Mus...
Warwick & Warwick Celebrates new arrival
11th October 2018
Congratulations from everybody at Warwick & Warwick to Sian Gosling from our Chester accounts office who gave birth to her 2nd child last week. Ralphi Jame was born at 2am on the 2nd of October weighing 9lb 12oz, mother and baby are doing well. ...
Jenny Stapleton
11th October 2018
It is with deep sadness and regret that we must announce that our dear friend and colleague Jenny Stapleton passed away on Saturday 6th October 2018. Jenny was the friendly...
Another happy customer!
27th September 2018
We always appreciate feedback from our customers but we especially enjoy receiving thanks for a job well done! This happy customer from Rushden, who sold his postcard collection through one of our s...
Rare Chinese Wang-Ho Bank of the Republic Banknote to be offered in our 17th October 2018 auction.
27th September 2018
Lot 382 in our 17th October 2018 auction is this rare Chinese The Wang-Ho Bank of the Republic, Military Bank-Note, dated 1912, One Dollar Local Currency, with serial number 18748. It measures 142mm by 97mm. The obverse is printed with green ink, the reverse with brown over a green under print. The obverse is ...
Charity donation to Help for Heroes
24th September 2018
We are pleased to announce that we have made another donation to charity, this time to Help for Heroes. Lot 807 in our 15 August 2018 Coins, Medals, Milita...
Rare Mulready Multiple in the October Stamp Auction
6th September 2018
Unused muliples of Mulready letter sheets and envelopes are extremely rare and a multiple of 3 unguillotined 2d envelopes has recently been reported to us. ...
Warwick & Warwick Customers raise £975 for Charities.
30th August 2018
We are excited to announce that the customers and vendors of Warwick & Warwick have raised £575 for Claire House Children’s Hospice, £200 For Children Today and £200 for Alzheimer’s Research UK, in our recent sales. The lots included collections of modest value properties, combined ...
Scarce 1936 Palestine Military Medal group in 17th October Medal Auction
30th August 2018
A scarce 1936 Military Medal group to Pte Thomas Kelly 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers is offered in our 17th October 2018 medal auction with an estimate of £2,000. ...
Fantastic Scottish banknote collection to be offered in our 15th August 2018 auction.
8th August 2018
A fantastic collection of Scottish banknotes is to be offered in our 15th August 2018 auction. Collected over a number of years, Lots 407 to 500 contain collections, individual examples of banknotes in high grades and also unusual Specimen banknotes. Highlights include: - ...
The 'Paris' collection of France Specialised
6th August 2018
Our September 5th stamp auction includes the balance of the ‘Paris’ collection of specialised Frenc...
Titanic card sells for £8,600
24th July 2018
The postcard mailed from Titanic survivor, Sarah Daniels, written when she was on board the ship and posted from Queenstown, in Ireland, failed to sell in the 18 July auction. However a private treaty sale has subsequently been negotiated with a private buyer from the south of England. The selling price was £8,600....
"Wish you were here" message from the Titanic
18th July 2018
A postcard mailed from the doomed liner “Titanic” is for auction in the Warwick and Warwick postcard auction of July 18. The lot description is as follows. ...
Footballs Coming (to your) Home?
15th June 2018
On the 18th June England will officially kick start their World Cup campaign. Gareth Southgate’s men will line up vs Tunisia in the Volgograd Arena, the weight of a thousand football clichés on their shoulders. The previous tournament ended in tears after England’s return from Brazil came al...
COVID-19 Update - 13th July 2021
21st July 2013
Auctions We are delighted to announce that live online bidding is now available through EasyLive Auctions. This means you are able to bid on lots of interest from the comfort of your own home or office. Please note that room bidding is no longer available. Limited telephone bidding will be availa...