4th Mar, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Two containers of albums and envelopes including a Great Britain collection in seven loose-leaf albums, the first book with four penny blacks, two with margins all round, another with red MX combined with partial black cds though heavy vertical crease, interesting 1d red imperfs incl. numbers in cross cancels, extensive perforate line-engraved incl. 1d reds to plate 224, then cds surface-printed to 2/- blue, plus 1884 5/- examples with unusual postmarks, then lots of KEVII, especially officials with two pages of Admiralty ovpts, KGV with inverted wmks, much duplication through to the later definitives, especially the high values. There is also a book for the mint from QV 1d reds onwards, Kings with control numbers and plate blocks, watermark varieties, much MNH incl. KEVII to 1/- pair and KGVI high values, etc. as well as oddities incl. Earl of Bradford pre-cancel ovpt on QV 1d lilac. Also thousands of stamps in manila envelopes, one with British Commonwealth high values or revenues KGV onwards, some interesting postal history noted with naval/maritime theme, as well as GB booklets and sets in gutter blocks with face value at least £600.
Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £750 - £1,000
Auction: Stamps, Postcards & Postal History, 4th Mar, 2022
The Stamps, Postcards & Postal History Sales cover the full spectrum of philatelic collecting, and comprise world accumulations, single country or themed lots, single stamps and sets, and specialised collections that can include errors and varieties. British and overseas postal history memorabilia, from pre-stamp to modern times are included, too.
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