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A philatelic and numismatic commemorative presentation set issued by The Westminster Collection to mark the 70th anniversary of the Year of the Three Kings. The set features a Royal Mail miniature sheet containing four stamps: a George V one penny, an Edward VIII 1d, a George VI 1d, and a Queen Elizabeth II 3.00 pound Machin definitive. The stamps are cancelled with a circular date stamp from Three Kings Yard, London, W1, dated 31 August 2006. Inset below the stamps is a solid silver commemorative medal depicting the profile portraits of King George V, King Edward VIII, and King George VI with the inscription Year of the Three Kings 1936 and 70th Anniversary. The items are presented in an illustrated mount within a black leatherette folder bearing a gold-coloured portcullis logo. The set includes a Certificate of Authenticity confirming an edition limit of 500, with this specific example bearing the serial label M 007.
Condition report:
The philatelic and numismatic components appear in excellent condition. The stamps are clean with crisp first day of issue cancellations. The solid silver medal shows no visible tarnish or surface wear. The presentation mount and leatherette folder are well-preserved with no significant signs of handling or damage.
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