The World's Largest Selection of Stamp Approvals
Every country. Every era. Delivered to your door.

Whichever country you collect, Michael G Read have a vast selection of stamps for you to evaluate at leisure in the comfort of your own home. From Ecuador to Montenegro, from George VI selections only to Haiti and Hungary, we've got it all covered.
With over one million stamps in stock, across 145 countries, you can guarantee that we have something for every collection...and all at very competitive prices.
Get in touch today and find out how Michael G Read Approvals can help you build your collection.
With over one million stamps in stock, across 145 countries, you can guarantee that we have something for every collection...and all at very competitive prices.
Get in touch today and find out how Michael G Read Approvals can help you build your collection.
Why more and more collectors are switching to approvals...
![]() The past ten years or so has seen a shift away from purchasing stamps at shops and stamp fairs to buying online. The arrival of eBay and online auctions has lent a huge boost to stamp collecting.
However, as much as collectors have got very comfortable with ordering stamps from their armchair, disappointment can soon set in. Stamps arrive not as described with faults not easily visible from a photograph. The reverse of the stamp is rarely scanned online leaving the buyer to trust that thins, toning etc are not omitted from descriptions. And you have to pay up front... With Michael G Read Approvals you get to inspect potential purchases in the comfort of your own home, without any commitment to buy and all at prices often less expensive than buying online. No wonder more and more collectors are switching to approvals. Find out more... Why choose Michael G Read Approvals?
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![]() It's easy to get started with Michael G Read Approvals in three simple steps...
Step 1 Complete our Online Enquiry Form and tell us which countries you'd like to receive a selection of stamps from. Alternatively give us a call to discuss your personal preferences - we can usually meet very specific requirements. Step 2 We'll send you out a no commitment trial mailing for you to view some of the quality stamps we have on offer. Step 3 Return the stamps within 15 days, together with payment for any stamps you may have chosen to add to your collection. It's that easy! |
The Stamps of George VI - a Michael G Read specialty

One of the most recent trends in 21st century stamp collecting has been the surge of interest in collecting stamps from the reign of King George VI. And it's not hard to see why.
With a wide selection of beautifully engraved and colourful designs, the 1937-1952 era offers some of the most enticing stamps in worldwide philately. And many of them are still available at very reasonable prices.
Michael G Read Stamps has responded to this demand and now holds one of the most extensive stocks of George VI stamps. We have over 300 x 5 strip 'Hawids' containing stamps in alphabetical order from Aden to Zanzibar - mint and used are separated, dependent on your collecting preference.
If you need it, we've probably got it - just ask.
With a wide selection of beautifully engraved and colourful designs, the 1937-1952 era offers some of the most enticing stamps in worldwide philately. And many of them are still available at very reasonable prices.
Michael G Read Stamps has responded to this demand and now holds one of the most extensive stocks of George VI stamps. We have over 300 x 5 strip 'Hawids' containing stamps in alphabetical order from Aden to Zanzibar - mint and used are separated, dependent on your collecting preference.
If you need it, we've probably got it - just ask.