British Commonwealth Stamps

Welcome to Purves Philatelics, the home of British Commonwealth stamps. We sell stamps from all British Commonwealth countries (except Great Britain) dated from 1840 to 2000.

Canada 136 FU

$1 lake.

£330.00

Ceylon/Sri Lanka 382h FU

50c slate & purple with DOT BY FLAGSTAFF variety.

£270.00

Bechuanaland - Bechuanaland Protectorate 55 MM

1/2d vermilion Type 17.

£165.00

Fiji 124 FU

£1 purple & black/red

£195.00

Sierra Leone 24 MM

1d rose red.

£125.00

New Zealand O106 FU

3d chocolate Wmk sideways on thin paper in a block of 4 (two pairs).

£240.00

Sierra Leone 27w VLMM

1/2d dull green with Wmk inverted.

£150.00

Falkland Island Dependencies G6/G6b LMM

6d black & orange in a horizontal pair one of which has the MISSING I variety.

£100.00

Customer feedback

“My order arrived this morning. Thank you for your normal high standards this year.”

Mr George R, Notts

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Mr Gordon M, Finchley

“Can I take this opportunity to say that the condition and other qualities of the stamps that I have been purchasing from you over the past 3 years have been consistently excellent, especially fine used. You always have items that fill 'holes' in my collection, some of which have been a source of frustrated searching for years!”

Mr David C, Havant

“The stamps arrived in perfect order, an excellent quality Malaya set plus three other items. Thanks a lot for the perfect service as always.”

Mr Laurenc S, Bratislava

“I am highly satisfied with the stamp which is well centred and looks fresh. Many thanks for your efficient fast and friendly service.”

Mr Federico V, Italy