About Us

Auction Agents / Appraisals / Private Treaty

For over 80 years, we have been at the forefront of the philatelic world.

Our story began in 1939 when Karol Ćwiąkała, an Eastern European immigrant, established a modest stamp shop in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago. Renowned for his expertise in stamps and postal history, he set the foundation for what has become a legacy of excellence.

In 1972, Charles “Chuck” Cwiakala launched the inaugural auction agent business, forging connections with a diverse global network of stamp collectors, dealers, and auctioneers. Under his leadership, we began representing clients at major auction houses around the world, setting a new standard in the philatelic community.

Three generations later, our name remains synonymous with leading philatelic consulting and representation. We here to serve the discerning collector with personal, private and transparent representation.