General Sale - 1st September 2025
A collection of modern British philatelic items, predominantly Royal Mail First Day Covers and stamp presentation packs, dating from 2011 to 2023. The collection commemorates key figures and events of the British Royal Family, including Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee (2022) and “In Memoriam” sets (1926-2022), Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (“In Memoriam,” 2021), and the ascension of King Charles III (“A New Reign,” 2023). Constructed from paper and cardstock, all items are protected within clear plastic sleeves and display various denominations (e.g., 1st, 2nd, £1.85, £2.55, £1.20) alongside postmarks indicating issue dates such as 20.10.2022, 22.4.2021, and 2023. Visible text includes “ROYAL MAIL FIRST DAY COVER,” “IN MEMORIAM,” “PLATINUM JUBILEE,” and “HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES III A NEW REIGN.” Several items bear an address label for “Mrs Susan Lane, 22 Chiltern Drive, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE WF7 7DW.” The collection includes a 2011 Royal Mail First Day Cover featuring the ‘Crown Jewels’ series, specifically ‘The Sovereign’s Sceptre With Cross’ 1st class stamp.
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