Highlights of the sale include a series of Penny Blacks (lots 1-39) from a 1940s pocket album of the 240 check-letter combinations, excellent North-East China from a collector living in Manchuria in the 1930s-40s (lots 135-143), an attractive range of mint Hong Kong from SG.1 onwards (lots 153-159), Japanese Occupations of Malaya from a collector who served in the Royal Military Police in the 1950s (lots 171-174), the collection of Switzerland from a President of the Helvetia Society of Great Britain with extensive postal history (lots 180-192) and much more.
Lot 221
Commemorative and Autographed Covers Royalty and Miscellaneous
Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 222
Commemorative and Autograph Covers Sport and Exploration
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £300 - £350
Lot 223
Commemorative and Autographed Covers Aviation, Space, Maritime, etc.
Sold for £850
Estimated at £300 - £400