Butler Bros Stamp Collectors Price List Advert 1899 The Sphere 1936

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Butler Bros Stamp Collectors Price List Advert 1899 The Sphere 1936

A fascinating 1936 printed advert from The Sphere, showcasing Butler Bros.’ 1899 stamp collectors’ price list. A wonderful glimpse into early philatelic commerce and collecting culture.

Measurements: approx. 2 7/8 x 1 inches
Dates: 1936
Source: The Sphere
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Step back into the golden age of stamp collecting with this original 1936 printed advertisement from The Sphere. Measuring approximately 2 7/8 x 1 inches, the piece invites readers into the late Victorian and Edwardian enthusiasm for philately, when albums, sets, and packets were prized possessions for collectors worldwide.

The advert highlights the Butler Bros. 1899 Price List for Stamp Collectors, promoting their “Excelsior” stamp albums with spaces for 3,000 to 7,000 stamps. Based in Clevedon, England, Butler Bros. were importers of stamps and suppliers to the thriving community of enthusiasts. Such adverts not only marketed practical collecting tools but also reflected the expanding global networks of postal exchange and the role of stamps as both hobby and historical record.

Today, this small but evocative advertisement is more than a piece of ephemera — it is a window into the passion and organisation of early stamp collecting, making it a unique addition for philatelists, ephemera specialists, or anyone fascinated by the cultural history of leisure and collecting. Preserving such material ensures that the spirit of early collectors, and the businesses that supplied them, continues to be remembered.

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