General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
A philatelic collection comprising a maroon Royal Mail First Day Covers binder and several supplementary loose sheets and stamps. The collection features a UK Royal Mail First Day Cover titled London Life, dated 20 March 1990, franked with denominations including 20p, 50p, and £1, featuring British Philatelic Bureau circular date stamp cancellations. Included is a Bahamas souvenir folder containing a set of perforated stamps (5c, 10c, 15c, 20c) depicting regional flora and fauna. The lot also contains a large perforated multiple of Saudi Arabian 50h Wildflower stamps and a British Virgin Islands commemorative sheet for Happy Birthday Prince William with denominations ranging from 20c to 60c. A loose album page displays various used UK stamps, including the 1940 Battle of Britain anniversary issue, 1966 World Cup 4d commemoratives, and 1970 Charles Dickens 5p issues.
Condition report:
The items exhibit a mix of mint never hinged (MNH) and used conditions. First day covers and souvenir sheets are generally well-preserved with clear, strike-on-face cancellations and intact perforations. Loose used stamps on the stockbook page show various postal cancellations, including circular date stamps and machine cancels; some examples may show minor toning or hinge remnants on the reverse. The binder displays light external shelf wear consistent with age and handling.
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