A collection of philatelic material and postal ephemera contained within multiple albums and stockbooks. The collection features a significant quantity of UK decimal commemoratives, including the 1981 Butterflies set (SG 1151-54), tennis issues, and a strip from the 2010 Classic Album Covers series (SG 3004-13). Also present are blocks from the 1979 European Assembly Elections (SG 1087-90) and various landscape-themed commemorative issues with marginal plate inscriptions noting total sheet values. International material includes an assortment from Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, India, Finland, and Switzerland (Helvetia), featuring thematic subjects such as the East African Safari Rally. The collection contains both mint never hinged (MNH) specimens and used examples. One commercial cover is included, postmarked Royal Mail Leeds and dated 03.12.03.
Condition report:
The collection is in mixed condition. Mint stamps within stockbooks appear to be in good order, predominantly mint never hinged (MNH). Used stamps show various cancellation types, including circular date stamps (CDS) and machine cancels. Minor storage wear, foxing, and creasing are visible on some loose fragments and the commercial cover.
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