Gibbons stamps its seal on Haworth

Listed stamp dealer Stanley Gibbons has bought M & N Haworth, a dealer specialising in British Commonwealth stamps, for £300,000.

Owner Nigel Haworth will continue as a consultant to the firm, helping to source rare stamps.

Stanley Gibbons chief executive Michael Hall said: "The acquisition will provide benefits for many years to come through increased sales and new customer recruitment and, in due course, will significantly enhance the range offered on our website."