United States Stamp Company

Mission History Staff

Our Mission
A comment from owner Warren Sankey on being a true "Old Fashioned Stamp Store:"

"I continue to see references in the philatelic press about the 'old-fashioned' stamp companies that are becoming as hard to find as an unused Penny Black. Dealers in the 90's were gravitating to large stamp shows and/or mail order operations. At Pacific '97 a dealer even went so far as to design his booth to appear as if you were inside an "Old-Fashioned Stamp Store".

We pity the collector who doesn't have access to a real old-fashioned stamp store, one that he or she can wander into any day during the week, 52 weeks a year, and become absorbed in their hobby. We are very proud to open our doors each day to our stamp collector public. The walls are teeming with displays of stamps, covers, books, supplies and philatelic ephemera.

Each morning we open our 6 large vaults housing millions of stamps from every country imaginable. Each week we entertain visitors in our store who live in or near cities that do not have genuine stamp stores to visit. They are thrilled to discover the United States Stamp Company in San Francisco. Next time you are in town, put us on your 'places to visit' list."

Since 1928, the United States Stamp Company has offered:

Large and diverse world wide stock
Philatelic supplies
Want lists filled
New Issue and First Day Cover service
Appraisals & purchase of philatelic holdings

We handle all the major philatelic albums, mounts, reference books and related stamp accessories.

Visit our downtown ground floor location in the heart of the San Francisco Financial District or contact us with your philatelic requirements."

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Our History
Founded in 1928, the United States Stamp Company joined approximately twenty other stamp dealers in the San Francisco area selling postage stamps from around the world. Seventy-plus years later, the US Stamp Company continues doing business much the same as when first opening our doors so long ago.

We are dedicated to the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to collect stamps, regardless of means. This attitude is reinforced by the vast selection and personal service that has won United States Stamp Company the respect and patronage of thousands of world wide collectors. Over the years we've continued to build a world wide general stamp inventory that is unparalleled in its depth and diversity.

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Our Staff
Meet the professionals who make the United States Stamp Company a truly "Old Fashioned Stamp Store."

Warren Sankey

Warren Sankey began his career at the United States Stamp Company in 1963, and is a second generation owner of the Company, taking over after his father Frank retired in 1980. His interest in and knowledge of stamps started at a very young age which is a true benefit to his company and his customers. Warren specializes in appraisals and is the buyer for all of the company's stock.

Donald Wootton

Don started his career in the stamp business in 1961 with Lampson's Stamp Shop in Richmond, until he joined the United States Stamp Company in 1968. He specializes in early United States, Revenues, U.S. Covers, and World War covers.