About Us
Closing Down Sale – The Final Countdown
As we begin our wind down to retirement, all stamps remain discounted by 30–50%. On top of that, we’re adding an extra 21% off sale prices right now.
Each week, this additional discount will grow by 1%—so next week it’s 22%, then 23%, and so on—until the end of March 2026, when we’ll finally be hanging up our tweezers.
So here’s the collector’s dilemma:
- Do you wait for deeper discounts and risk someone else snapping up that stamp you’ve had your eye on?
- Or do you secure it today and avoid the heartbreak of missing out?
Either way, the clock is ticking, and every week brings us closer to farewell.
WE ARE HANGING UP OUR TWEEZERS .....
After nearly three decades of trading, collecting, chatting stamps, and building a truly wonderful community, we’ve decided it’s time to turn the page. We’re retiring, relocating to be closer to family, and embracing new hobbies (none of which involve perforations or watermarks!).
Saying goodbye isn’t easy—but we couldn’t do it without first thanking all of you who’ve supported us over the years. Your enthusiasm, loyalty, and shared love for philately have meant the world to us.
To celebrate this next chapter, we’re are clearing stock and running a number of sales over the next six months—a final flourish to share our gratitude and give you the chance to scoop up a few favourites while it lasts.
- 30–50% off all stock at www.empirephilatelists.com
- We’re open to offers on everything, so don’t be shy—email or call us with your best pitch
- We can also offer spread payments on larger orders
- Please help us spread the word—everything must go!
Whether you’ve been with us since day one or just stumbled upon us recently, thank you for letting us be part of your collecting journey.
And remember...
Philately will get you everywhere!
From all at Empire Philatelists
Tel: 01189474114 or 07901901666
Email: stuart@empirephilatelists.com
WHO WE ARE
Empire Philatelists is the trading name of Just Posh Art Ltd. Stuart, our stamp guy, took an interest in stamps as a boy and started collecting in the late 1960's. After setting up a shop on eBay to sell some of his collection he realised he could turn his hobby into a business and so Empire Philatelists was born.
We buy and sell fine quality British Empire & Commonwealth Stamps covering all reigns of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II, from 1840 to the 1990s.
WHY EMPIRE PHILATELISTS?
Empire Philatelists are buyers and sellers of fine quality British Commonwealth Stamps. We have been trading in philatelic material since 1997 and have built an excellent reputation as a reliable and trustworthy seller.
Empire Philatelists are proud members of The Philatelic Traders Society. We can be found under member # 5973
We sell stamps from all British Empire and Commonwealth countries dated 1840 through to the 1990`s covering the reigns of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.
We started by trading on eBay and have now launched our website under the Empire Philatelists name where you will find a good selection of philatelic material.
We post all our orders within one working day and if you are not entirely happy with your purchase you can return it under our no quibble returns policy.
If you want to discuss anything philatelic, from wish lists to placing an order over the phone, then give us a call on 01189474114 or 07901901666 or email us: stuart@empirephilatelists.com
If you are looking to sell your collection then checkout our dedicated Sell your Stamps page
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DISCOVERIES BY EMPIRE PHILATELISTS
Usually, the ‘CA’ watermark is visible on the rear of the stamp in inverted form, so that you read it as ‘AC.’ but we quickly saw that our example of the stamp had the watermark visible as ‘CA.’
Gibraltar 1960 10s Yellow & Blue (SG172) with an ‘extra petal’ on one of the flowers of its design. Stanley Gibbons have agreed that the error was catalogue-worthy, provided they can determine its sheet
Labuan 1892 6c on 8c Mauve Surcharged in Red (Inverted) & with No Dot at Lower Left. Stamp is SG36a & SG36b Combined. The only known example which benefits from a Brandon Certificate
Hong Kong 1891 20c on 30c Grey-Green SG48b with Surcharge Double with a CV of £25,000. Supported by a Brandon Certificate we have been unable to find this fine used very rare variety ever being sold