About Us

 

 

Fine Stamps and Postal History for two decades...
Since 1980 we have dealt in philately of the British Commonwealth, favouring the former colonies in Africa. The accent is upon unusual material in all price ranges. Covers, Proofs & Varieties – if it is attractive or interesting we enjoy handling it! Our uncompromising quality standards, thorough describing, guarantee of authenticity and "no-question refund" policy ensure that you can confidently join our worldwide clientele.

We enjoy membership in a number of Trade Societies and Philatelic Organisations. We are amongst the leaders in our field and uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and excellence.

Johnson Philatelics is situated in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Our Team

Richard Johnson RDPSA:
Managing Director of Johnson Philatelics with 30 years experience as a full time professional philatelist. Travels extensively worldwide attending trade shows, visiting with clients and sourcing unusual material. With an eagle eye for quality, Richard has special expertise in Cape of Good Hope and Commonwealth Proofs and Specimens. An exhibitor of Cape of Good Hope (various collections) to Large Gold level and an actively serving Nationally accredited Philatelic Judge since 1989, he was invited to sign the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists of Southern Africa in 2004. He is presently Chairman of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa's (PFSA) Management Committee, President of the South African Philatelic Dealers Association (SAPDA) and since 2007 serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the International Federation of Stamp Dealers Associations (IFSDA).

Colin Johnson:
Colin has all the fun, we think! New purchases are routed to him for initial describing and/or lotting so he gets to enjoy the intact original collections first! Special area of interest is Cape of Good Hope Postal History of which he is a respected and meticulous Large Gold award-winning exhibitor. Quote: "I'd rather be fishing!"

Reynard ffoulkes:
The administrative heartbeat of our offices! Correspondence, accounting, reception… Reynard willingly takes care of it all. Scanning technician par excellence. Reynard prepares the images that you can enjoy all over this site.

Deborah Johnson:
Auction catalogue photograph layouts, preparation of inventory. Deborah takes the extra load at times of peak pressure. With a Business Degree and Marketing background from her time at Volkswagen SA she is our sounding-board for most ideas.

Mark Morris:
Mark is the Financial Director for our holding company and concerns himself with the implications of Richard and Colin's mutual desire to ceaselessly acquire more and more inventory! He is Managing Director of Zakly Investments, advisors to a select private clientele.

Eunifred Petersen:
Without Eunifred the team grinds to a halt! Tea person and avid tidier of desks and working areas Eunifred keeps us fuelled and organised.

Sarah Arends:
Building maintenance, grounds person and messenger, Sarah is always there for us when the odd errand needs to be done. Affectionately known as "Spook" (South African for "Ghost") due to her uncanny ability to DISAPPEAR when she is truly needed!