Sparks Auctions, now in its 18th year, was founded in 2007 by a group of advanced stamp and postal history collectors and experienced philatelic professionals in Ottawa, Canada. Sparks Auctions works to present philatelic material and historical documents in ways that attract attention and bidders from around the world and to maximize realizations. The knowledgeable, friendly team at Sparks Auctions can help you find new homes for your treasures through consignment or direct purchase.
Our Core Team
Christopher Green, FRPSL, Managing Director, Chief Philatelist
Eliseo Temprano, President
David Giles, Retail Sales Manager, Auction Describer and Auctioneer
Peter MacDonald, General Manager, Auctioneer, Lotter
Kate Morrow, Auction Coordinator, Lotter
Matt Johnston, Website & Technical Coordinator, Bookkeeper, Auctioneer
Along with our core team, we draw on the expertise and experience of many other individuals, including collectors and exhibitors. Most have contributed locally and nationally to organized philately as Editors, Presidents, and leaders of Societies, Clubs and stamp shows.
We hold several broad-based, worldwide auctions every year where the live auction floor is complemented by large numbers of on-line and advance bidders. With live bidding on Stamp Auction Network and Philasearch, attractive printed catalogues, and a comprehensive website, we have a track record of successful sales. We also hold Name Sales, specialty Postal History sales, and both Private Treaty and retail offerings and we are on eBay.
Check our Consignors page to learn how to make the most of your consignment, whether it’s a stamp collecting area you no longer pursue, surplus collection material and accumulations, or an inheritance or estate. We would be happy to work with you to find a new home for your philatelic material.
We are proud members of:
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- The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada
- The Royal Philatelic Society of London
- British North America Philatelic Society
- Canadian Stamp Dealers Association
- The Philatelic Traders Society
- Postal History Society of Canada
- Collectors Club of New York
- U.S. Philatelic Classics Society
- Société d’histoire postale du Québec
- American Philatelic Society
- American Stamp Dealers Association
- American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors
We adhere to the CSDA Code of Ethics. Use of our website and our mailing list is governed by our privacy policy.
Our offices are at 824 Meath Street, Ottawa (full mailing address below, just one block East of Kirkwood Avenue, South off Carling Avenue). We are open by appointment, Monday-Friday. Please call ahead to set up or confirm your appointment. Parking is currently quite limited at our location due to construction in the area.