Lot 403: A Collection of UK Commemorative Stamps and Presentation Packs
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This lot comprises an assortment of British Post Office Mint Stamps presentation packs and postal ephemera. Included are thematic packs for The Telephone (1976), Christmas 1975, Racket Sports (1977), Cycling (1978), BBC History of Broadcasting, and the Nineteenth Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (1973). The collection also features a commemorative booklet for the Royal Wedding of HRH Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips (1973) and a card for the marriage of HRH The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer (1981). A vintage 1953-1954 Ministry of Food Ration Book is included, with the front cover bearing the printed text RATION BOOK, the Ministry of Food MF monogram, and the serial number BK 465693. The ration book is issued to WILLIAM LUCAS at an address in ROMILEY. The stamps are presented in original illustrated card folders with protective plastic sleeves, featuring various denominations including 3P, 5P, 8P, 8 1/2P, 10P, 11P, and 20P.
Width: 35.5 cm.
Condition report:
The presentation packs and commemorative folders are in good condition, generally showing light shelf wear and minor creasing to the card edges. The stamps are mint and appear well-preserved within their original plastic sleeves. The ration book displays signs of age, including yellowing of the paper and light foxing, particularly to the edges. No significant tears or major losses are visible across the items.
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