Stanley Gibbons first quarter sales shine

Stamp collection firm Stanley Gibbons reported an increase in first quarter turnover, despite charges related to investment in its online strategy, and said 2013 sales benefited from increased stock.

Stamp collection firm Stanley Gibbons reported an increase in first quarter turnover, despite charges related to investment in its online strategy, and said 2013 sales benefited from increased stock.

Turnover for the traditionally quiet first quarter rose 12% from last year, despite 2012 including a large sale of £1m to one client.

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