General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
This philatelic lot comprises a diverse collection of stamps, covers, and related ephemera. Included are several albums of Isle of Man first day covers (FDCs), prominently featuring the 1984 Commonwealth Parliamentary Association issue and a commemorative cover for William Cain, Mayor of Melbourne (1886-1887), bearing multiple perforated stamps with circular date stamp (CDS) cancellations from Douglas dated 21 September 1984. A display card titled Egypts Collection features various Egyptian stamps including designs depicting Tutankhamun and ancient statuary, with denominations such as 125 and 150. Other visible stamps include a 20c Bermuda floral issue, a West Berlin 70pf commemorative, and UK 10.5p stamps from the 1984 British Coal Industry series. Additionally, there is an assortment of cigarette cards from Ogdens and Lambert and Butlers Cigarettes depicting various motorcycles, along with a red postal service instructional card regarding the use of ZONE numbers. The stamps appear in mixed states, both mint and used, and are mostly perforated, while the cigarette cards are imperforate with straight edges.
Measurements: The largest album measures approximately 30 cm by 25 cm.
Condition report:
The collection is in mixed condition throughout. Stamps include mint never hinged (MNH), mint hinged (MH), and used examples. The Isle of Man first day covers are generally well-preserved with clear cancellations. Cigarette cards show some edge wear and light toning consistent with age. Some stamps on the Egypt display card show evidence of mounting. Overall condition ranges from fair to very fine.
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