Spink Insider: The Podcast Where History is Valued
Spink, the globally-renowned collectables auction house with over 350 years of heritage, is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever podcast: The Spink Insider.
Building on the success of its long-running Insider magazine, this new audio series brings listeners behind the scenes of the collecting world, from rare Coins and iconic Military Medals to Banknotes, Stamps, and the passionate Collectors who pursue them.
Hosted not by an external presenter but by the experts themselves, The Spink Insider offers candid, engaging conversations between Spink’s own specialists and special guests from across the worlds of Stamps, Coins, Banknotes and Military Medals, uncovering the stories, surprises, and deep knowledge that rarely make it to the saleroom floor.
The podcast is rich in storytelling and expertise and invites listeners into an unexpected and engaging side of the collecting world, its personalities, and the stories behind some of the great rarities - a mix of history, humanity, and curiosity.
Spink Insider: The Podcast Where History is Valued
Episode 8: First Class Stories—Conversations from the Stamp Department
From postmarks to pop culture, the world of stamps has always delivered more than just postage. In this episode, Josh Barber and Tom Fell - our Heads of the Stamp Department, explore why collectors are drawn to these miniature works of art, trace the story of the very first philatelist, and reveal how stamps became cultural icons.
Signed, sealed, and most certainly collected, this is one First Class Story you will not want to miss.