Philatelic expertise: dedication, talent, experience, expertise
Our philatelic experts provide consultation, valuation, and descriptions with outstanding expertise across numerous collecting areas. They skilfully combine their decades of experience with the extensive specialist literature of the large Heinrich Köhler reference library. In combination with the legendary Köhler card index and state-of-the-art digital tools – such as the VSC 8000 for forensic authentication and “ProFi”, the digital “Provenance Finder” – their philatelic expertise can fully unfold. Open dialogue with clients and the careful assessment of philatelic rarities before each auction form a strong foundation of trust in the philatelic competence of Heinrich Köhler – today and in the future.
The philatelists at Heinrich Köhler – more than 160 years of experience and expertise
With deep knowledge of the international market, the philatelists at Heinrich Köhler handle consignments, valuation, and detailed lotting of collections as well as the description and appraisal of stamps, covers, and entire collections. Their work also includes professional client consultations and expert advice regarding auction consignments.
Extended philatelic network within the group
To support their work, the philatelists at Heinrich Köhler rely on a large network of philatelic experts. This includes other specialists within our company group, members of the association of expertisers, professional philatelists, and numerous experienced collectors.
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Michael Hilbertz, Chief Philatelist and Auctioneer
Professional philatelist since 1989, with Heinrich Köhler since 1991. Areas of expertise: Classic worldwide issues, with a particular focus on the Old German States.
Tobias Huylmans, Philatelist, Managing Partner and Auctioneer
Professional philatelist since 2004, with Heinrich Köhler since 2008. Additional qualification: Expertiser at the Bund Philatelistischer Prüfer e.V. (BPP). Areas of expertise: Field Post of the 10th Army, Mi. No. 1–3; Libau; Memel Territory; German Occupation of Lithuania (WWII); Polish Occupation of Warwiszki; Western Ukraine.
Cliff Schön, Philatelist
Professional philatelist since 1990, with Heinrich Köhler since 2019, previously working freelance for the company. Areas of expertise: Zeppelin mail; maritime mail; German postal rates from 1872 onwards; German post offices abroad and colonies; Germany after 1945.
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