Welcome to 'The Collectors' Shop' !

James O'Brien's Collector Shop is one of our market's most loved and best known shops. It has been with us for many, many years and it has always attracted a constant growing number of visitors. All that for good reasons!
The shop itself is literally packed with rare or unique items you won't be able to find anywhere else.
And just in case you're looking for something truly special, not available on the shelves, you can leave the search to James. You're guaranteed a high chance of success.
There are very few other places in Ireland that can offer the same kind of passionate detail and information.

If you love stamps, postal marks, old prints, coins and medals, 'The Collectors' Shop' is a must!
And even if you don't really know whether you have any interest in such things or not, just drop by the shop for a minute. You'll be amazed how interesting they really are and how easy it is to fall in love with them.

On your way out you'll have a few rare coins in your poket and a new hobby on your mind!

Enjoy your visit!

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~ Quick Overview ~

The Collectors' Shop was set up to give collectors a new source of material that is becoming increasingly difficult to find.

We buy and sell stamps, postal stationery, postal history, picture postcards,  and a host of other collectibles, including prints, maps and other printed ephemera.

More info, please visit dedicated web page :

~ The Collectors' Shop Online ~

~ Maps Close Up ~

We also maintain a notice board with details of forthcoming fairs, auctions and collectors' society meetings in Dublin and further afield.  Do visit soon.

Beginners and advanced collectors are welcome!

More info please visit :

~ The Collectors Shop Online ~

~ Coins and Medals ~

Irish stamps and postal history are keenly collected all over the world by Irish ex-patriots and foreign nationals alike.  Ireland, up until recently had a very conservative issuing policy and the stamps were produced for postal use only.  Because of this, pre-1970's stamps tend to obtain good prices at auction.

More info, please visit :

~ The Collectors Shop Online ~

~ A look into the past ~

In addition to city street scenes, rural transport and many images of period dress, our collection includes pictures of many important political personalities, e.g. De Valera, Collins, Pearse, and Carson.

More info, please visit :

~ The Collectors Shop Online ~

~ The Postcards Collection ~

We maintain the largest stock in the country of high quality Irish postcards from the vintage era.

We are constantly buying high quality Irish postcards dating from 1895 to 1935.

More info, please visit :

~ The Collectors Shop Online ~

~ Postcard Collection ~

We also hold a stock of British, European and Foreign cards, all from the same period. In addition we have a nice collection of thematic cards, - actressess, ships, cats, military, railways, royalty and trams.

More info, please visit:

~ The Collectors Shop Online ~

~ The Stamps Collection ~

We are specialists dealers in Ireland and Irish-related material, including mint, used, postal history, postal stationery, and first day covers.

We regularly buy at auctions and fairs in Ireland and overseas.  New stock is added at least once a month, and our range is being expanded. In addition to this, our prices are substantially less than many of our competitors.

More info, please visit:

~ The Collectors Shop Online ~

The Collectors' Shop stock is always growing, and these pages are updated frequently.

For new arrivals and more pages, please visit us soon!

Of course, in case you're looking for something special, and need to contact us urgently please use our contact details :

Email : JJJOBrien

The Collectors' Shop
Blackrock Market
19A, Main Street, Blackrock
Co. Dublin

Opening hours : Saturdays 11.00 -- 5.30 pm / Sundays 12.00 noon -- 5.30 pm / Bank Holidays Mondays 11.00 -- 5.30 pm