Roy Hickman started dealing in
stamps part-time, at the Saturday Portobello Market and
continued trading there for a few years. Then in 1967 he purchased Libritz
Stamps, an existing
business in New Southgate, North London, taking over from Major Sims, who was
retiring
from the trade. The name Libritz
was formed from the shop originally being a private lending
Library and the stamp shop, situated close to the
Ritz Cinema.
In 1969 he married Mary and opened a second shop, which
they also made their home, in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Mary had
previously worked in the city of London in retailing, banking and insurance.
After a few years Mary's brother Douglas, who has also worked in the stamp trade
for twenty
five years, came to work at the new shop.
In 1990 the London shop closed due to road development and the Business HQ has
been
located in Hemel Hempstead ever since. Our customers range in age from very
young to quite
senior, from beginners to very specialised collectors, both locally and
world-wide. We are a
family business and look forward to welcoming you as a new customer.
We hope to enjoy a good relationship with you for many years to come. We have a
wide and varied stock, so do give us the opportunity to see if we can help with
your 'wants' lists and send you a quote.
