Global Philatelic Network
Think Globally, Act Locally – Your Link Overseas
Since 2006, the Global Philatelic Network has united the auction houses Heinrich Köhler, Corinphila Auctions in Zurich, H.R. Harmer in New York, John Bull Auctions in Hong Kong, and Corinphila Veilingen in the Netherlands, forming a strong international network. Based on the founding years of these traditional companies, the Global Philatelic Network collectively draws on an astonishing total of nearly 400 years of philatelic experience. Germany’s oldest stamp auction house, Heinrich Köhler, alone contributes more than 110 of those years.
Placement in the Most Suitable Market – Including the Ideal Connection Overseas
The numerous philatelic experts within the group regularly exchange knowledge and continuously learn from one another. In this way, all colleagues constantly expand their expertise. Regardless of where clients consign their collections and philatelic treasures, these will always be auctioned by the house whose market environment promises the best possible results. With our partner firms John Bull in Hong Kong and H.R. Harmer in New York, we offer you the ideal connection to the Asian and American markets.
If a large collection comprises several distinct areas, these will be placed with the various auction houses of the Global Philatelic Network where they can achieve the best results. To generate maximum demand, this may even occur simultaneously in special cases. One example: the outstanding collections of Franconian entrepreneur and distinguished philatelist Fritz Kirchner. Between 2009 and 2011, they were successfully auctioned in parallel by Heinrich Köhler and Corinphila — the general German collection in Wiesbaden, and the Austria, Italy, and Switzerland collections in Zurich.
Strong Public Visibility
Unforgettable milestones in philatelic and auction history were the sales of the phenomenal ERIVAN collection from business leader and the most important German classic-Philately collector of his time — Erivan Haub.
From 2019 to 2024, the ERIVAN auctions held by the Global Philatelic Network houses in Wiesbaden, Zurich, and New York made history — and stories — that were widely covered by numerous media outlets, including radio and television.
Through professional and targeted media work, the Global Philatelic Network succeeded in giving philately significantly greater visibility among the general public and in sparking the interest of many non-philatelists in the hobby of stamp collecting. In 2022, the Heinrich Köhler auction house received the prestigious German Stevie Award in the category “PR Campaign of the Year” for this achievement.
One of the Greatest Supporters of International Philately
By the way: Heinrich Köhler is not only Germany’s oldest stamp auction house and one of the most traditional auction firms worldwide, but also unquestionably one of the greatest promoters of international philately. This includes attending all major philatelic exhibitions and fairs in Germany — and frequently supporting them financially. For example, Heinrich Köhler was one of the main sponsors of the International Philatelic World Exhibition IBRA 2023 in Essen.
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