Entering the second lockdown

Previous announcements

Zero UK postage costs

New announcement: During this time of uncertainty, we want to let our customers know that they shouldn't have to put their hobby on pause. That's why we at Stanley Gibbons have decided to offer zero postage costs on all UK stamp, catalogue, album and accessory orders.

Shop all Great Britain stamps

Shop all Commonwealth stamps

Shop all Publications and Accessories 

We're still open

Published: 25 March

Our store may be closed but our teams are working from home as much as possible, as per the government guidelines, in order to help halt the spread of Covid-19. 

We are still very much open for business, taking orders, answering queries and despatching goods. We have implemented a new structure which will allow our teams to operate effectively remotely.

Our colleagues and customer safety remain our top priority and we thank you for your understanding in this unprecedented situation we find ourselves in.

You can still:

Call our specialists

If you would like to speak to our specialists please call 020 7557 4415 for Commonwealth and 020 7557 4413 for Great Britain

Speak to our support team

If you have a general enquiry then you can call our support team on 01425 472363 or email us.

Learn about stamps

And of course, there is our website which is still being updated with new items as they come in - feel free to browse our departments

• Great Britain Stamps
• British Commonwealth Stamps 
• Publications & Accessories

Alternatively, take a read of our blog which will be continuing to regularly update.

We look forward to assisting you however we can during these difficult times, please stay safe and healthy.

To all of our friends in the stamp collecting world

Published: 20 March

Like many businesses in the UK and all over the world, Stanley Gibbons is taking measures to adapt to the fast-evolving Coronavirus situation. The following is a message from our CEO.

"As a 164-year-old organisation, Stanley Gibbons has seen many challenging moments throughout its history. Witnessing the developments of Covid-19 has saddened us while at the same time has re-enforced our commitment to the two most important elements of our business, namely our colleagues and our customers.

Over the last few weeks, we have been working continuously to ensure that we do all we can to protect everybody as much as possible while providing you with the best, most comprehensive service possible.

The situation continues to change day by day, if not hour by hour. For the majority of this week, over 60% of our staff have been working from home and this proportion will increase further. We have also operated a policy of staggering attendance on a team by team basis.

Throughout this time, all areas of our business have remained open but in order to further protect both our colleagues and customers, as of today we have reluctantly closed our shop in Central London on a temporary basis.

Both our customer service department and our shop-based colleagues remain willing and able to assist you by phone or email and distribution of our products, the vast majority of which are available online is currently unaffected. Our Rare Stamp and Auction teams continue to work effectively and would love to hear from you if you are interested in buying, selling, or simply discussing the wonderful world of stamp collecting.

It is important to us that during this difficult time, we are seen to be doing all we can to help our customers and support our cherished hobby and we will continue to work tirelessly with this aim in mind.

This situation places a huge burden on all of us but by tackling and sharing that burden collectively, the hobby will emerge with a stronger sense of community and purpose than ever before. From everybody at Stanley Gibbons, we wish you and your family good health during this difficult time."

Graham Shircore
Chief Executive Officer