This site is organized by Antonio Torres UK Ltd. (*). Being stamp dealers and auctioneers since 1969, we have accumulated enough experience to turn buying and selling process into a pleasant small part of the passion and satisfaction of collecting. We can be at your side as you build your collection to give you the benefit of our comprehensive dealing experience.
Know about our services:
| Buying direct | Buying at auction | Buying online |
| We are always interested in extend our stock and so, if you have items to sell, please contact us. Also, if you would like to see our stock you can do it righ here, going to Private Treaty section. If you don´t find your item there you can arrange a viewing of our stock not available online and we can also post you photocopies of material in your particular area of interest. | Our material is regularly offered at our major catalogue auctions, with accurate descriptions and often an illustration. Our estimates are based on the most current market information and are real buying prices. You can see our forthcoming auction through this web going to Public Auctions section. | Internet technology brings us the possibility to offer our material on the web. You can view descriptions, photos and bid online through an interactive bidding process. You can access this system going to Online Auctions section. |
You will surely enjoy the advantages of dealing with us:
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Lots viewing Everything we sell at auction is on public view prior to the sale. With the catalogue as your guide, you are invited to carefully examine each item you are interested in. If you want to do so, just ask for an appointment. |
Bidding You can anticipate your bids by telephone or by filling in a bid form which may be posted, faxed or handed to our team on the day of the auction. If you cannot attend in person, we can arrange for a member of our team to bid on your instruction over the telephone. |
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Collecting support Buying stamps over a period of time is a nice hobby as well as a way of saving. That is why it is important where, how and from whom you acquire your valuables. We put at your disposal both the knowledge and the international links during the process of acquiring and selling. |
Selling your collection When you have been collecting for a lifetime you know how to buy, but you surely will need help at selling time. Whatever the value of your property, we can help you maximise your resources. With years of auctioneering to our credit, a wide client base and extensive catalogue distribution we are auctioneers of choice for reaching collectors and dealers. |
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Financial Security We can provide the most secure banking and trade references available and all the references that other buyers and sellers confirm. We are internationally recognised official appraiser for Lloyd's of London and our valuations are accepted as a most reliable base for true market value. |
Consignments If you decide to consign, you will receive a consignment agreement which upon your signature will set up a permanent account in your name. Your consignment can remain anonymous if you wish and in our possession, your property will be treated with the utmost care and according to your wishes insured against loss or damage. |
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A good team Our team are friendly and truly international, speaking several languages fluently. You will find there is no language barrier if you need to communicate in a language other than English. Our staff will guide you from the beginning, offering you choices and answering your questions. |
Just some examples Over the years we have auctioned or placed privately many major named stamps and postal history collections such as Robert Paliafito, Leo Corbett and Carlos Fernandez's Mexico, Joao Espirito Santo Salgado, Jim Gaudet, Stephen Washburne and Philip Parker's Portugal, Paulo Seabra and D'Angelo's Macau, F.Lecha's Phillipines, Carlos Swanson's Siam, Paulo Comelli and "Tijuca's" Brazil, C.Jewell, Sabattini, Kneitschel and Solari's Argentina Stagecoaches, among many others. |