LONDON, UK: 23rd September 2026: Stanley Gibbons, the world-renowned collectables auction house and retail specialist, has officially opened its new permanent office in Singapore.
The opening marks a major milestone in the firm's global expansion strategy, establishing a dedicated regional anchor in Asia-Pacific to serve collectors, investors, and trade partners across the region. The expansion comes as demand for rare alternative assets and high-end collectables accelerates throughout Asia.
Operating from Singapore, a dedicated local team of specialists will provide direct access to global auction markets, high-stakes international consignments, expert valuations, and bespoke client advisory.
Combining Heritage with Contemporary
Established over 170 years ago and holder of a Royal Warrant since 1914, Stanley Gibbons is widely recognised as one of the world's premier authorities in collectables.
While historically rooted in philately as the custodian of the legendary 1856 British Guiana 1c Magenta (the world's most valuable object by weight), the firm has expanded its modern footprint across numismatics, militaria, vintage comic books, and trading card games (TCGs).
The opening of the Singapore office reinforces Stanley Gibbons's position as a market leader across both traditional and contemporary categories, building on a streak of landmark global transactions over the past 12 months, including:
- Trading Card Games: The record-breaking auction sale of a PSA 9 ‘Pikachu’ Illustrator card for £832,000 in April 2026.
- Vintage Comics: The sale of Amazing Spider-Man #1 (1963) CGC 6.5 for £14,760 in March 2026, the opening lot from the historic 90,000-issue 'Northern Collection'.
- Ancient Numismatics: The 2025 auction of the unique 2,000-year-old Iron Age Caratacus coin for £84,000.
A Dedicated Platform for Asia-Pacific Collectors & Specialists
The Singapore office will offer local expertise tailored specifically to the regional market, including specialised support for banknotes alongside global philatelic and pop culture assets.
"Singapore is a premier financial and cultural gateway, making it the natural choice for our permanent regional hub in Asia-Pacific," said Iain Murphy, CEO of Stanley Gibbons. "We are building an active, permanent presence designed to deliver tailored client services, streamlined local consignments, and dynamic auction programmes. We are inviting regional specialists, consignors, and industry partners to collaborate with our Singapore team as we continue to expand globally as a business."
The local team will be led on the ground by Consultant Regional Specialists Christine Fernando (client and business relations) and Jeremy Lee (banknotes, numismatics, and regional market trends).
Key Upcoming Events & Inaugural Auctions
Stanley Gibbons Singapore will host an official launch reception on 21st October 2026, followed immediately by its inaugural live Singapore auction series:
- 29th October 2026: The Orchard Road Collection of Malaya Revenues (Philatelic Live Auction)
- 30th October 2026: Pokémon of Lion City (TCG Live Auction)
Collectors, prospective consignors, and industry partners interested in working with the new Singapore team, booking private valuations, or discussing consignment opportunities for upcoming sales are invited to contact the local team directly through the Stanley Gibbons Singapore website.
