Photogravure- a process very similar to the intaglio process, but the designs are etched into the printing cylinders by chemical means. Gravure is a perfect method for printing continuous tone artwork such as oil paintings or watercolours, but it is not the best way of reproducing fine lines.

Intaglio - During this process the design is engraved as a series of fine lines on the surface of a steel plate, which is known as a die. The plate is then coated in ink and the surface is wiped clean. Ink is retained in the small recesses and when the plate is pressed it is transferred to the paper. The artist, or engraver works in reverse, producing a mirror image exactly the same size as the intended print.

The letterpress form of printing involves a raised image on the surface of a metal plate, much like rubber date stamps. The design is then transferred by pressing the raised surface onto the paper. This method of printing cannot produce any kind of variation in the thickness or intensity so the image will be solid colour without shades.

The £10 Britannia stamp was, and still is, the highest value denomination ever issued by the British Post Office. Therefore it was decided that security was of the upmost importance and security experts from the Bank of England and The Royal Mint were employed to advise on measures to ensure the stamp count not be reproduced. During this time several designs were produced and after further consultation the Britannia stamp was born, incorporating anti-counterfeit measures never before seen on British stamps.

We buy stamps and we sell stamps. Bulk buy stamps online. Free postage stamp valuation service. Great Britain, British Empire, Commonwealth & Foreign. Penny Blacks through to 2008. Mint, used, rare, common, definitive, commemorative & thematic. 100s of large collections for sale from virtually all GB & world postal services. Whatever you collect, no other on line internet dealer can beat our offers. Addict-collectors will find material to purchase at a fraction of catalogue prices. Shop for Australia, Germany, USA, Canada, France, Royal Wedding/Birthday/Anniversary & more. We also buy coins, banknotes, first day covers, PHQ cards, postcards, cigarette cards, medals/militaria, vintage toys & most collectables/collectibles.

Stamp Collecting

The Ten O'Clock show caters for all areas of stamp collecting. If you are new to stamp collecting, call us and we will help you get started with a starter pack (for adults or children).
"Can I sell my stamp collection?" Yes. We will buy it!
"Is selling my stamp collection complicated?". No. We make it easy for you.
Selling a stamp collection is often a difficult decision and we do our utmost to offer the very best price with instant payment. Perhaps you have inherited an accumulation, or are simply downsizing to a smaller property. Call us, we can help!

Postage Stamps

At The Ten O'Clock Show, we buy and sell accumulations of postage stamps from GB, USA, Canada, South America, Africa, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia, Russia, China, Japan, India, Pakistan, Arab nations, Australia, New Zealand and worldwide. e. We also sell thematic stamps, Royal Events issues and anything philatelic, Royal Events issues and anything philatelic. Many stamp collectors prefer to buy from us than from stamp fairs or stamp exhibitions. We want your postage stamps. We buy and sell accumulations of postage stamps from GB, USA, Canada, South America, Africa, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia, Russia, China, Japan, India, Pakistan, Arab nations, Australia, New Zealand and worldwide. We also sell thematic stamps, Royal Events issues and anything philatelic, Royal Events issues and anything philatelic. Many stamp collectors prefer to buy from us than from stamp fairs or stamp exhibitions.

Stamp Albums

We have 1000s of stamp albums and stockbooks available to buy including Lindner, Lighthouse, Davo, Safe, Ka-be, Stanley Gibbons, Schaubek, Ideal, Imperial, Senator, New Age, etc. While much of our material is in stamp albums and stock books, we also sell more untidy box accumulations of stamps which require a lot of sorting. Many of the stamps in these boxes are in packets (or loose) and have not been checked by us. These boxes are loaded with many 1000s of postage stamps in stamp albums, containers, packets, etc. Great fun for anyone who loves stamps collecting, with the chance of some real finds. Philatelists have told us, on several occasions, that they have found single stamps worth hundreds of pounds in these lots.

Stamp Auctions

The Ten O'Clock Show has stamp auctions ending Monday-Friday. Take a look at our stamp auctions that attract attract 1000s of bidders from all over the world.

We also buy and sell other collectables from manufacturers such as Steiff, Hornby, Dinky, Corgi, etc. Whatever you collect, our team is eager to hear from you if you are considering a sale. We consistently offer competitive prices for gold, silver, antique jewelery and other small antiques.

The Ten O'Clock Show Ltd is based in South Leicestershire and a short drive from Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. We are approximately 15 minutes drive from Leicester, 30 minutes from Birmingham and 80 minutes from London. We are very close to Rugby, Lutterworth, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Shilton, Barwell, Nuneaton, Coventry, Tamworth and Blaby.