A day with the Penny Black - TopLots

Visit the BPMA Archives and spend time with Douglas Muir, the curator of Philately, looking at the collection of British Stamps including the most comprehensive collection of Penny Blacks anywhere. Get a unique insight into the development of British Stamps and the wider world of postal heritage.

The participant(s) must be aged over 18.

General building guidelines apply and will be discussed with participant.

Date to be finalised in discussion with Douglas Muir Curator of Philately.
Identification required.
Security and Health and safety guidelines to be followed.

The winner is responsible for the arrangement and cost of travel.

The lot will be taken on a day and at a time to be arranged between the winner and the British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA).

This lot cannot be publicly resold without the permission of TopLots but can be offered as a gift.

The TopLots Heritage Auction is a fundraising event organised by the Association of Independent Museums (Registered Charity: 1082215) acting as the agent for arts and heritage organisations across the UK. Delivery of this lot, as described, to the winner is the responsibility of the British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) which will receive (after direct transaction and listing costs) 80% of the winning bid. The remaining 20% is retained by the Association of Independent Museums (AIM) to cover the administrative costs of running the TopLots auction.