Christopher Green Ltd

Dealers of fine & rare stamps, postal history, manuscripts & ephemera.

About Christopher Green:
While Chris deals in all manner of philatelic material, his primary interest lies in classic philately. He is a member of a number of specialist societies, including the American Philatelic Society, the Philatelic Specialists Society of Canada, the China Stamp Society, the United States Classics Society, and is a Life Member of the Royal Philatelic Society London. He is a Director of the Postal History Society of Canada and the British North America Philatelic Society, serves on the Expert Committee of the Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation, and was the Canadian Ambassador and a Leadership Patron of STOCKHOLMIA 2019.

We are trusted philatelic advisors to a worldwide clientele. From international exhibitors to discrete private collectors, we are available to provide counsel on collection focus, potential acquisitions, expertization options, valuations, and more. Our unique and complementary experience in international trade and commerce has allowed us to further serve as consultants to merchants and auction firms, providing strategic insight into business development, organizational structure, and financial analysis.

We are enthusiastic buyers of important collections and individual rarities. As a leading Canadian philatelic firm with an international clientele, we are dedicated buyers of fine, rare, and unusual worldwide stamps and postal history. We seek out quality material for our clients, and welcome inquiries from those looking to sell their holdings. Appointments to review material for potential sale can be arranged at our Ottawa offices; we are also prepared to travel, when warranted, to view significant collections. Please note that we are able to review collections for appraisal or potential purchase by appointment only.

Whether for insurance, estate, or asset division purposes, we can provide comprehensive written appraisals of philatelic properties. As recognized leaders in our field, our appraisal services have been sought by national financial institutions, legal firms, and private collectors. We have also appraised material for donation to the national collection at Library & Archives Canada.

We are regular participants in philatelic auctions across North America and abroad. We review hundreds of catalogues annually, seeking out exceptional material for our clients. As auction houses hold a responsibility to protect the interests of their consignors, collectors benefit from their own individual advisors and representatives. We are pleased to act on behalf of our clients, both in the execution of bids and in the review of items for potential purchase. We can also advise on bidding levels, based on our daily involvement in the philatelic market and knowledge of historic prices and market trends. For those auctions which we are not able to attend in person, our international network of agents allows us to ensure that your interests can be professionally represented regardless. Subject to a nominal minimum fee, our modest commission rates are based solely on a client’s successful bids. Please contract us for further information.

Through our retail gallery, online store, and presence at philatelic exhibitions, we offer a wide selection of quality stamps, postal history, and manuscripts to a worldwide clientele. For those sellers seeking the intact placement of their collections, or noteworthy items therefrom, we can facilitate their sale to private collectors. This is of particular benefit to those seeking a discrete sale without the attention of a public auction. Please contact us for details.