Lot 46:
Description
A collection of assorted philatelic material comprising stamps, blocks, partial and complete sheets, and covers from various territories including the UK, Portugal, Guernsey, Herm Island, and the US. The group features multiple sheets of Portuguese stamps from the 5 Séculos do Azulejo em Portugal series with denominations of 8.50, 10.00, and 12.50. UK material includes various Elizabeth II definitives and commemoratives, notably a set of 1967-69 Sterling Definitives and 1966 Westminster Abbey issues mounted on stock cards with handwritten identifiers such as WMK MULTIPLE CROWN and 16 VALS.
The assortment contains several airmail covers, including a 1956 Singapore Malaya cover addressed to Plymouth, Devon, and a 1985 cover from Jackson, Michigan, US. Also present is a US Achievements in Space first day cover dated May 21 1981. A quantity of loose stamps is contained within a black cardboard box, including US Liberty for All and Philip Mazzei issues. Many items are presented in a purple plastic tray within protective acetate sleeves. Several stock cards include handwritten notations of catalogue values.
Condition report:
The collection appears in mixed condition. Mint sheets and blocks are present with some showing original gum, while others are mounted on stock cards (photo 1). Several stamps show circular date stamps and machine cancellations (photo 2). Some covers exhibit minor toning and edge wear consistent with postal use (photo 4). Loose stamps in the box show varied centering and perforation condition (photo 2). Some stock cards show signs of age-related yellowing (photo 5).
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