About Us
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MAXIME CITERNE
I have been involved in stamps since 1986. My initial fervor in Russian philately (including prephilately and Zemstvo) has over the years expanded to all Classic World Issues.
Besides being a dealer, I am also working as a professional philatelist for the international auction group Global Philatelic Network and, in particular, for Heinrich Köhler in Wiesbaden, the oldest auction house in Germany, which provides some of the highest standard in the whole stamp industry.
MAXIME CITERNE
I have been involved in stamps since 1986. My initial fervor in Russian philately (including prephilately and Zemstvo) has over the years expanded to all Classic World Issues.
Besides being a dealer, I am also working as a professional philatelist for the international auction group Global Philatelic Network and, in particular, for Heinrich Köhler in Wiesbaden, the oldest auction house in Germany, which provides some of the highest standard in the whole stamp industry.
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The convergence of a strong interest in the field of expertising and the mentorship of Mr Huylmans led me to pass successfully the rigorous examination of the German Association of Philatelic Experts (BPP) for the test area Classic Russia 1858-1875.
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I am married and father of two children, a boy and a girl. On a side note, after having studied Chinese pharmacology both in China and Europe, I also maintain a side activity as an alternative health care specialist in a private clinic.
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AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
√ PTS (Philatelic Traders´ Society London), APHV (Federal Association of the German Stamp Trade)
√ Royal Philatelic Society London, Rossica, Korea Stamp Society, International Society of Guatemala Collectors, and others.
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Providing your next favourite item
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We are hunting down unusual, significant and/or top-quality stamps and covers that are challenging to obtain. We are monitoring the international market closely to ensure that our customers do not miss that needed item and get their next favourite one at the correct price. Our professional expertise is also aimed at avoiding collectors costly mistakes.
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Comprehensive philatelic servicelic Servie
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In philately, oversights and inaccuracies in assessing scarcity, authenticity and condition as well as unfortunate miscalculations can lead to expensive losses; the astute collector can greatly benefit from the experience and help of a trustworthy professional. This is why we offer free advices and support as part of a comprehensive philatelic service. If you need assistance in building your collection to the next level, please keep in touch with us!
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Expertising, litterature and latest technologies
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Besides using modern technology such as microscopy and infrared investigation on a daily basis as part of our expertizing procedures, we are also maintaining a large philatelic library, with many reference works and rare publications; an important part is devoted to fakes and forgeries as well as card indexes on our favourite subjects. We also communicate regularly with other experts and professionals in the trade, in order to constantly stenghten our level of competency.
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India Jhalawar 1886, 1p. blue-green used on native envelope (SG 1a), very rare, certificate BPA.
Citerne Classics, sold by Private Treaty
Citerne Classics, sold by Private Treaty
OUR PHILATELIC STORY
1930s - The family´s philatelic story begins with Gabriel Citerne (1901-1981). Invited to visit the Soviet Union as early as in the 1930s, during one of those trips an official at the postal museum in Leningrad gave Gabriel a cut-out from a sheet of Russia´s first imperforated stamp watermarked "1" paper. It was the catalyst of what was to become a lifelong passion.
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Picture below: a family tradition, with Gabriel Citerne (first from left) during a stamp-talk by Michel Liphschutz RDP in the 1960s.
1950/60s - Gabriel becomes the first president of the French Cercle Philatélique France-URSS (1952) and a founding member of the Association Internationale des Journalistes Philatélique (AIJP, 1962). Editor in Chief and publisher of three specialised catalogues (1956, 1964 & 1969), with famous co-authors Serge Rockling (Romeko) and Michel Liphschutz RDP.
1980s - Following my grandfather´s footsteps, I started collecting at age 10, exhibiting some inflation postal history in my small hometown at age 14. My oldest son Victor is now collecting the first issue of the German Empire on covers (the infamous 1872 Brustschild), and together we are keeping the strong family tradition well alive.
1950/60s - Gabriel becomes the first president of the French Cercle Philatélique France-URSS (1952) and a founding member of the Association Internationale des Journalistes Philatélique (AIJP, 1962). Editor in Chief and publisher of three specialised catalogues (1956, 1964 & 1969), with famous co-authors Serge Rockling (Romeko) and Michel Liphschutz RDP.
1980s - Following my grandfather´s footsteps, I started collecting at age 10, exhibiting some inflation postal history in my small hometown at age 14. My oldest son Victor is now collecting the first issue of the German Empire on covers (the infamous 1872 Brustschild), and together we are keeping the strong family tradition well alive.
 Russia Zemstvo, Kherson postal stationery used for a petition sent to the village of Zaselye, very rare.
Citerne Classics, sold by Private Treaty |
