Stanley Gibbons • Historic Auction of ‘The Orchard Road Collection of Malaya Revenues’
Stanley Gibbons is set to auction The Orchard Road Collection of Malaya Revenues, widely acknowledged as the most exceptional collection of Malayan revenue stamps ever gathered.
The live auction is scheduled for 29 October 2026 at 7:00PM at The Library, Level 11, Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Singapore, with online bidding available. The Orchard Road Collection is both comprehensive and stunning, covering early Straits Settlements forerunners, pre-stamp embossed issues, and extending to post-independence issues of Malaysia.
Carefully assembled by a single collector over forty years, the collection includes rare archival material, proofs, essays, and color trials that have never been auctioned before. Much of this material was acquired privately 'off-market' or through major auctions on the subject over the past four decades.
The sale represents a significant event as Stanley Gibbons enhances its live presence and auction offerings in the Singapore and Asia-Pacific market.
Key Highlights of the Sale Include:
● High-Value Independent State Issues: Considered among the most beautiful revenue stamps ever created.
● Classic Motifs: Iconic and highly sought-after ‘Leaping Tiger’ and ‘Elephant’ designs.
● Ultra-Rare Local Overprints: Printed strictly on demand, with very few surviving examples known.
● Japanese Occupation Period: Exceptionally rare high-value stamps featuring authentic Japanese Occupation ‘chops’ from each state.
Auction & Event Details:
● Philatelic Talk & Viewing: Wednesday 28 October, 2:30PM – Presented by Andrew McClellan at the auction venue (recorded for playback at the Stampex stand).
● Date & Time: 29 October 2026, 7:00PM
● Venue: The Library, Level 11, Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore
● Online Bidding & Catalogue: The Orchard Road Collection of Malaya Revenues
Interested collectors can learn more about the upcoming auctions and register to bid at
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