Philas Auctions

Philas runs stamp auctions entirely by volunteers. These auctions provide access to a wide range of material, from affordable lots for beginners to rare and specialised items for advanced collectors.

Clearance Sale

All unsold lots are available for purchase for two weeks after the auction (till Saturday 25th October 2025) at 80% of the estimate.
Please contact Philas by email (auction@philas.org.au), phone (02 9264 8301) or drop in to 20 Egerton Street, Silverwater on Tuesdays or Saturdays, between 9 am & 3 pm.
Provide your contact details and the lot numbers you wish to purchase. Lots will be sold to you if still available. Usual premiums and payment terms apply.

Download/View Auction 145 Prices Realised updated on the 21/10/2025

Philas Auction #145 - Saturday 11th October 2025 - Auction has Ended

LIVE BIDDING SITE

The catalogue for Auction 145 is available in three parts:

Auction Catalogue #145 – Part 1: Lots 1–1000 (LIVE, In Room & Postal/Absentee) - Bid Live Online through the auction site or Submit your bids using the Philas PDF Bid Sheet.
  
Auction Catalogue #145 – Part 1 (continued): Lots 1001–1107 (In Room and Postal/Absentee Only)

Auction Catalogue #145 – Part 2: Lots 1200–2392 (Postal/Absentee Only) 

CLICK HERE if the image links in the PDF catalogue do not return you to the page you were on.

Download the Fillable Absentee Bid Form here

Instructions on how to use the fillable PDF form.

  1. Click on the Absentee Bid Form fillable PDF link above.
  2. Download or save the form to your computer.
  3. Fill in the form; click in the grey fields and start typing.
  4. After you have finished filling in the form. Save it and rename it with your name.
  5. Open your email, attach the form, and send it to auction@philas.org.au.

Download the Print and Post Absentee Bid Form here

  1. Click on the Absentee Bid Form Print and Post PDF link above.
  2. Click on the print icon & print out the form.
  3. Fill in the form.
  4. Place the completed form in an envelope.
  5. Post to Philas Auction Manager, PO Box 6046 Silverwater 2128

Please note: For security, do not email the Print and Post PDF form, especially as it includes credit card details. 

Auction Date & Time:

Saturday 11th October 2025 at 11 am

Auction Venue:

Newington Community Centre
Corner of Avenue of Europe & Avenue of Asia, Newington NSW 2127   GOOGLE MAP

Note: The Auction venue is 850 metres from PHILAS HQ - approx. 2 minutes to drive or 12 minutes to walk.

Parking:

Street parking & public car park at the rear of the venue

Room Bidders Registration:

Registration of room bidders is from 10:30 am on Saturday 11th October 2025 at the auction venue.

Payment & pick-up:

Payments and collection of lots are at our office at 20 Egerton Street Silverwater. On the day of the auction collection of lots from Egerton Street will be until 8pm.

 Viewing Schedule:

Viewing of lots listed in the auction is available at 20 Egerton Street Silverwater:

Saturday    20th September   10 am to 3 pm 
Tuesday     23rd September   10 am to 3 pm
Saturday    27th September   10 am to 3 pm
Tuesday     30th September   10 am to 3 pm
Saturday    4th October          10 am to 3 pm 
Tuesday     7th October          10 am to 3 pm 
Thursday    9th October           3 pm to 8 pm 
Friday        10th October          3 pm to 8 pm  
Saturday    11th October          8 am (Auction Day)

It may be possible to arrange additional viewing times by prior arrangement.
Please contact Mike McHugh, PHILAS Secretary on 0448 131 333

Printed Catalogues:

The printed auction catalogues and accompanying vendor advice (where applicable) have been mailed out.

Volunteering:

For all enquiries, including volunteering on the auction day or during the viewing days, please contact:
Email: auction@philas.org.au


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Absentee Bid Form for Auction 145 - Fillable PDF

Absentee Bid Form for Auction 145 - Printable

Procedures for Bulk Consignments

Conditions of Sale