4th Mar, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Multi-generation accumulation in three leather cases filling a large carton, with several vintage albums including Oppen's and two Lincolns, a two-volume collection with GB KGVI control strips and QEII traffic-light/plate blocks, Tasmania Chalons to 1/-, Siam with good range of 19th century incl. large numeral Siamese surcharges and 'atts' to 10a, 1899 64a mint, etc. Postal history from 19th century onwards fills one of the cases incl. early-1950s worldwide commercial correspondence, 1924 Everest expedition card (faults) with the label, as well as a couple of 'salved from the sea' covers of the Heian Maru (mailed Japan-USA-England, 1940?, one heavily damaged) which was refitted as a naval vessel and sunk in 1944. Also many hundreds of early to mid-20th century stamps on and off-paper in envelopes to delve into.
Sold for £650
Estimated at £250 - £300
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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