10th Jan, 2024 10:30 GMT/BST
Three generations of worldwide collections in four cartons, with many thousands of mint and used stamps from classics onwards in over forty albums, the grandfather's collection is in 17 of the loose-leaf volumes with a useful range including China with 2cts red revenue surcharge used, Amoy 1896 blue 'Half Cent' surcharge shifted to right on 4cts brown mint, a few Communist issues, etc, GB incl. decent penny black with four margins though close at one corner, the later collections more basic yet still with thousands of different stamps, the most recent on pages in seven box files. Also a small stack of pre-decimal sheets incl. ten Wilding regionals (Scotland to 1/3d and I.o.M.) and 1963 Bradbury/Wilkinson £1 castle plate 1A (cat. £520 as singles), plus a few shoeboxes of loose stamps in envelopes, some mixed postal history, etc. Please inspect.
Sold for £480
Estimated at £500 - £750
Auction: Stamps, Postcards & Postal History, 10th Jan, 2024
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.
Viewing
Tuesday 9 January 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
If you've got a similar item to sell, complete the valuation form below and one of our experts will get in touch.