LONDON – The Stanley Gibbons Group plc, the AIM-listed Company that trades in stamps, historical documents and rare signatures for collectors and investors has announced two new additions to its international distribution network: Peter Bale Philatelics in South Africa, and U.S.-based Regency-Superior Ltd.

Since 1929, Regency-Superior has been one of the United States’ leading auctioneers specializing in the sale of classic postage stamps and postal history; coins and currency; sports, space and Hollywood memorabilia. The company will be stocking the complete range of Stanley Gibbons catalogs, albums and accessories, described by Regency’s president, David Kols, as, “better than sliced bread.”

To launch the new stock, Regency-Superior will be setting up specially branded Stanley Gibbons product booths at several upcoming U.S. exhibitions, including SESCAL in October, Chicagopex in November, ORCO Expo in January 2012 and St. Louis Stamp Expo in March 2012.

“The product sells itself. Gibbons is a hallowed name in America,” said Kols.

Due to the unformed nature of the market in South Africa, general dealer Peter Bale Philatelics will be developing its stock holding over the coming months, starting out initially with a range of Stanley Gibbons publications, including the flagship titles Stamps of the World and British Commonwealth and Empire Stamps, referred to by collectors as ‘Part One’ or the ‘red book.’ The company will also be providing a customer ordering service.

These additions expand the Stanley Gibbons network to five continents, with 13 distributors covering 17 countries. The company will also be expanding its Jersey (UK) operation and opening an office in Hong Kong next month.

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