General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
This commemorative philatelic set, titled 1936 – Year of the Three Kings, was issued in 2006 by The Westminster Collection to mark the 70th anniversary of the three-monarch year. The set is presented in a black textured folder featuring a gold-stamped portcullis emblem. It contains a Royal Mail miniature sheet comprising four stamps: three 1d definitive-style stamps depicting King George V, King Edward VIII, and King George VI, and a £3.00 commemorative stamp depicting Queen Elizabeth II. The sheet is cancelled with a pictorial first day of issue postmark from Three Kings Yard, London, W1, dated 31st August 2006. Inset within the mount is a silver-coloured commemorative medallion featuring the overlapping profiles of the three 1936 monarchs. The lot includes a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Chairman Stephen R. Allen, stating an edition limit of 500. A Mercury serial number label, M 007, is affixed to the lower right corner. The folder provides printed historical biographical text for each of the three kings.
Condition report:
The set is in excellent condition. The stamps and cancellation are crisp and show no signs of fading or damage. The medallion remains bright with no visible oxidation or toning. The presentation folder is well-preserved with sharp corners and no significant surface wear or marks.
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