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Lot 151

GB stamps: Large sleeved blue, 32 double-sided page, SG stock-book of QV-QEII to 1980s, mostly used,

151GB stamps: Large sleeved blue, 32 double-sided page, SG stock-book of QV-QEII to 1980s, mostly used,
Cotswold Auction Company

GB stamps: Large sleeved blue, 32 double-sided page, SG stock-book of QV-QEII to 1980s, mostly used, including Penny Black, other line-engraved an...

Lot 149

GB & world stamps: large boxed accumulation of 6 folders/albums including collections of purposed

149GB & world stamps: large boxed accumulation of 6 folders/albums including collections of purposed
Cotswold Auction Company

GB & world stamps: large boxed accumulation of 6 folders/albums including collections of purposed 50th anniversary of World War II covers along wi...

Lot 244

Elizabeth II General Service Medal with canal zone clasp named to AC2.G.S.Gregory (2555987) RAF",

244Elizabeth II General Service Medal with canal zone clasp named to AC2.G.S.Gregory (2555987) RAF",
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Elizabeth II General Service Medal with canal zone clasp named to AC2.G.S.Gregory (2555987) RAF", RAF service book named to "Gerald Stanley Gregor...

Lot 143

GB stamps: With decimal mint face value £200+, a box of SG purposed album and 8 stock-books of

143GB stamps: With decimal mint face value £200+, a box of SG purposed album and 8 stock-books of
Cotswold Auction Company

GB stamps: With decimal mint face value £200+, a box of SG purposed album and 8 stock-books of mainly mint and used QEII, mostly decimal with some...

Lot 105

All world stamps: Boxed collection of 10 albums with a Triumph and Strand album both well filled.

105All world stamps: Boxed collection of 10 albums with a Triumph and Strand album both well filled.
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All world stamps: Boxed collection of 10 albums with a Triumph and Strand album both well filled. Includes Commonwealth royal event albums for Que...

Lot 154

South Africa stamps: Four stock-books of mainly mint/used definitives, commemoratives and postage

154South Africa stamps: Four stock-books of mainly mint/used definitives, commemoratives and postage
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South Africa stamps: Four stock-books of mainly mint/used definitives, commemoratives and postage due. Late 1800s colonial states to 2007 plus hom...

Lot 427

Assortment of cigarette and tea cards to include Westminster Tobacco Co, New Zealand, Cavanders

427Assortment of cigarette and tea cards to include Westminster Tobacco Co, New Zealand, Cavanders
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Assortment of cigarette and tea cards to include Westminster Tobacco Co, New Zealand, Cavanders Limited Peeps into Prehistoric Times, Animal Offe...

Lot 133

GB stamps: With decimal face value c£400 included, 3 stock-books, 2 catalogues, prestige booklets

133GB stamps: With decimal face value c£400 included, 3 stock-books, 2 catalogues, prestige booklets
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GB stamps: With decimal face value c£400 included, 3 stock-books, 2 catalogues, prestige booklets and commemorative covers of mainly QEII definiti...

Lot 100A

Ephemera : [Drummond. William] 1845 " A Few Memoranda of the Life of the Late Patrick Drummond

100AEphemera : [Drummond. William] 1845 " A Few Memoranda of the Life of the Late Patrick Drummond
Cotswold Auction Company

Ephemera : [Drummond. William] 1845 " A Few Memoranda of the Life of the Late Patrick Drummond Esq: formerly a Solicitor of Croydon".. . hand writ...

Lot 249

WWII Territorial Medal for Efficient Service named to "4274633.S.SJT.J.D.Riddle.R.E.M.E.",

249WWII Territorial Medal for Efficient Service named to "4274633.S.SJT.J.D.Riddle.R.E.M.E.",
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WWII Territorial Medal for Efficient Service named to "4274633.S.SJT.J.D.Riddle.R.E.M.E.", together with War Medal, Defence Medal and 1939-45 Star...

Lot 184

Stamps of France: Five large stockbooks of used “Sower” and other definitives plus commemoratives/

184Stamps of France: Five large stockbooks of used “Sower” and other definitives plus commemoratives/
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Stamps of France: Five large stockbooks of used “Sower” and other definitives plus commemoratives/others on cover and piece. Much from 1900s-40s. ...

Lot 109

GB stamps: Green stock-book partially filled with QV Penny reds, just under 500 used unchecked for

109GB stamps: Green stock-book partially filled with QV Penny reds, just under 500 used unchecked for
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GB stamps: Green stock-book partially filled with QV Penny reds, just under 500 used unchecked for varieties.

Lot 118

Br Empire/Commonwealth stamps: 3 green loose leaf albums of mainly used definitives and

118Br Empire/Commonwealth stamps: 3 green loose leaf albums of mainly used definitives and
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Br Empire/Commonwealth stamps: 3 green loose leaf albums of mainly used definitives and commemoratives of Canada and New Zealand, QV-QEII.

Lot 375

Quantity pipes, cigar holders and cheroot holders, AA badge no.6C89456 and The Cardora Derby Dog

375Quantity pipes, cigar holders and cheroot holders, AA badge no.6C89456 and The Cardora Derby Dog
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Quantity pipes, cigar holders and cheroot holders , AA badge no.6C89456 and The Cardora Derby Dog Race game (board missing)

Lot 302

Box of coins from around the world, including 1977 proof crowns (2), silver medal 1835 awarded to

302Box of coins from around the world, including 1977 proof crowns (2), silver medal 1835 awarded to
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Box of coins from around the world, including 1977 proof crowns (2), silver medal 1835 awarded to Thomas Insley, Gardeners Medal of Merit (box bro...

Lot 94

Russell Flint , William (ills) "Theocritus, Bion & Moschus - Rendered into English Prose by Andrew

94Russell Flint , William (ills) "Theocritus, Bion & Moschus - Rendered into English Prose by Andrew
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Russell Flint , William (ills) "Theocritus, Bion & Moschus - Rendered into English Prose by Andrew Lang.."Riccardi Press 1922, two vols. no 64 of...

Lot 449

Collection of cigarette and other cards to include Frys Chocolate Fowls, Pigeons and Dogs part

449Collection of cigarette and other cards to include Frys Chocolate Fowls, Pigeons and Dogs part
Cotswold Auction Company

Collection of cigarette and other cards to include Frys Chocolate Fowls, Pigeons and Dogs part set, Gallaher Limited part set Stars of the Screen...

Lot 103

USA stamps: Three books of mint & used from 1851 to 1990s with some earlier issues and much of later

103USA stamps: Three books of mint & used from 1851 to 1990s with some earlier issues and much of later
Cotswold Auction Company

USA stamps: Three books of mint & used from 1851 to 1990s with some earlier issues and much of later including mini-sheets, sheetlets, se- tenant ...

Lot 173

Stamps of France: Red stockbook of mint and used definitives, commemoratives, Red Cross,

173Stamps of France: Red stockbook of mint and used definitives, commemoratives, Red Cross,
Cotswold Auction Company

Stamps of France: Red stockbook of mint and used definitives, commemoratives, Red Cross, exposition and air including blocks and earlier issues su...

Lot 106

GB and Br Empire/Commonwealth stamps: Two-box collection of 5 Westminster purposed albums in sleeves

106GB and Br Empire/Commonwealth stamps: Two-box collection of 5 Westminster purposed albums in sleeves
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GB and Br Empire/Commonwealth stamps: Two-box collection of 5 Westminster purposed albums in sleeves plus 2 empty, 2 Royal Mail Millennium (1999 &...

Lot 268

Franke & Heidecke Braunschweig Rolleiflex Compur TLR camera, Carl Zeiss Jena nr 1495337 lens,

268Franke & Heidecke Braunschweig Rolleiflex Compur TLR camera, Carl Zeiss Jena nr 1495337 lens,
Cotswold Auction Company

Franke & Heidecke Braunschweig Rolleiflex Compur TLR camera , Carl Zeiss Jena nr 1495337 lens, 672576

Lot 413

Hitachi transistor TV receiver, model P-32-311, no.GSC027291 in red case, circa 1970's, 40cm wide

413Hitachi transistor TV receiver, model P-32-311, no.GSC027291 in red case, circa 1970's, 40cm wide
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Hitachi transistor TV receiver , model P-32-311, no.GSC027291 in red case, circa 1970's, 40cm wide x 33cm high approx.

Lot 222

WWI War and Victory Medals named to 'CAPT. S.G. WEBB', complete with miniatures.

222WWI War and Victory Medals named to 'CAPT. S.G. WEBB', complete with miniatures.
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WWI War and Victory Medals named to 'CAPT. S.G. WEBB', complete with miniatures.

Lot 403

Quantity Cash's woven pictures to include coaching, hunting, flowers and others, and three wooden

403Quantity Cash's woven pictures to include coaching, hunting, flowers and others, and three wooden
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Quantity Cash's woven pictures to include coaching, hunting, flowers and others, and three wooden boxes with Cash's birds inset to the tops

Lot 264

Early 20th century Thornton Packard special Ruby flex plate camera, with Taylor Hobson Cooke

264Early 20th century Thornton Packard special Ruby flex plate camera, with Taylor Hobson Cooke
Cotswold Auction Company

Early 20th century Thornton Packard special Ruby flex plate camera, with Taylor Hobson Cooke anastigmat 5 inch lens, no 215119

Lot 246

WWI Victory Medal and War Medal named to "J.75366.E.S.Gregory.A.B.R.N.", reproduction Elizabeth II

246WWI Victory Medal and War Medal named to "J.75366.E.S.Gregory.A.B.R.N.", reproduction Elizabeth II
Cotswold Auction Company

WWI Victory Medal and War Medal named to "J.75366.E.S.Gregory.A.B.R.N.", reproduction Elizabeth II Coronation Medal and silver watch chain.

Lot 317

Pennies (93), various grades, poor to very fine, some polished, Victoria bun to Elizabeth II.

317Pennies (93), various grades, poor to very fine, some polished, Victoria bun to Elizabeth II.
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Pennies (93), various grades, poor to very fine, some polished, Victoria bun to Elizabeth II.

Lot 7

Erotica - von Baros , Franz " Das galante Werk" Gala Verlag Hamburg, (1967), ills throughout,

7Erotica - von Baros , Franz " Das galante Werk" Gala Verlag Hamburg, (1967), ills throughout,
Cotswold Auction Company

Erotica - von Baros , Franz " Das galante Werk" Gala Verlag Hamburg, (1967), ills throughout, patterned paper boards, 2 vols, Lang, Andrew , Fl...

Lot 307

Silver world and English coins, George IV Crown, laurette head left, rev St George and Dragon

307Silver world and English coins, George IV Crown, laurette head left, rev St George and Dragon
Cotswold Auction Company

Silver world and English coins, George IV Crown, laurette head left, rev St George and Dragon date (1821) below secundo edge fine, Victoria 1890 C...

Lot 21

Crawley, A.C. (ed) Satorsky, Cyril (ills.) "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight..." The Limited Editions

21Crawley, A.C. (ed) Satorsky, Cyril (ills.) "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight..." The Limited Editions
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Crawley, A.C. (ed) Satorsky, Cyril (ills.) "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight..." The Limited Editions Club, New York 1971, number 857 of fifteen h...

Lot 93

"The Works of King Charles The Martyr: with Collections of Declarations, Treaties and other Papers

93"The Works of King Charles The Martyr: with Collections of Declarations, Treaties and other Papers
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"The Works of King Charles The Martyr: with Collections of Declarations, Treaties and other Papers concerning the Differences betwixt His Said Maj...

Lot 281

Assorted cameras, Rollei Movie 6 macro film camera, a Wray Stereographic number 003397, Minolta

281Assorted cameras, Rollei Movie 6 macro film camera, a Wray Stereographic number 003397, Minolta
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Assorted cameras, Rollei Movie 6 macro film camera, a Wray Stereographic number 003397, Minolta Weathermatic A, Polaroid 800, Polaroid land camera...

Lot 144

GB stamps: Two crates of KGVI - QEII covers, mostly decimal, in various albums, folders and

144GB stamps: Two crates of KGVI - QEII covers, mostly decimal, in various albums, folders and
Cotswold Auction Company

GB stamps: Two crates of KGVI - QEII covers, mostly decimal, in various albums, folders and sleeves plus PHQ cards, 2 stock-books of used pre-deci...

Lot 311

Collection of commemorative crowns and currency coins, collection consists of 12 crowns,

311Collection of commemorative crowns and currency coins, collection consists of 12 crowns,
Cotswold Auction Company

Collection of commemorative crowns and currency coins, collection consists of 12 crowns, coronation 53 (2) and Diana (2), 50p collection 1973 (2),...

Lot 176

Br Empire/Commonwealth & World stamps: Two stock-books of mint and used; mainly definitives/

176Br Empire/Commonwealth & World stamps: Two stock-books of mint and used; mainly definitives/
Cotswold Auction Company

Br Empire/Commonwealth & World stamps: Two stock-books of mint and used; mainly definitives/commemoratives of island states and territories, QV-QE...

Lot 351

Silver pre '20 & pre '47 of various denominations together with brilliant uncirculated Queen

351Silver pre '20 & pre '47 of various denominations together with brilliant uncirculated Queen
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Silver pre '20 & pre '47 of various denominations together with b rilliant uncirculated Queen Mother's crown, D-Day 50p & various other commemorat...

Lot 137

GB & World stamps: “Strand” and “Improved” albums sparsely filled with some better amongst those

137GB & World stamps: “Strand” and “Improved” albums sparsely filled with some better amongst those
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GB & World stamps: “Strand” and “Improved” albums sparsely filled with some better amongst those within including mint German telegraph issues, 10...

Lot 200

Br Empire: Large album of over 60 KGVI 1937 Coronation covers sent to Philatelic Department of

200Br Empire: Large album of over 60 KGVI 1937 Coronation covers sent to Philatelic Department of
Cotswold Auction Company

Br Empire: Large album of over 60 KGVI 1937 Coronation covers sent to Philatelic Department of Selfridge & Co of most of the Omnibus nations, many...

Lot 168

World stamps: Box of 3 large, A4, 30 page (double-sided) stockbooks largely filled, with issues from

168World stamps: Box of 3 large, A4, 30 page (double-sided) stockbooks largely filled, with issues from
Cotswold Auction Company

World stamps: Box of 3 large, A4, 30 page (double-sided) stockbooks largely filled, with issues from Europe, Middle and Far East mostly from 1930s...

Lot 348

Various commemorative coins including 2 x 51 crowns, 2 x copy (WRL), Elizabeth I crowns, silver

348Various commemorative coins including 2 x 51 crowns, 2 x copy (WRL), Elizabeth I crowns, silver
Cotswold Auction Company

Various commemorative coins including 2 x 51 crowns, 2 x copy (WRL), Elizabeth I crowns, silver Sir Winston Churchill medallion, 3 x 1977 crowns, ...

Lot 437

Selection of World War I era embroidered postcards including Many Happy Returns, United We Stand,

437Selection of World War I era embroidered postcards including Many Happy Returns, United We Stand,
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Selection of World War I era embroidered postcards including Many Happy Returns, United We Stand, two cats balancing on a seesaw and a quantity ...

Lot 153

Stamps of Greece: Box of 100s of definitives, commemoratives and other issues in 2 large stock-

153Stamps of Greece: Box of 100s of definitives, commemoratives and other issues in 2 large stock-
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Stamps of Greece: Box of 100s of definitives, commemoratives and other issues in 2 large stock-books, Olympic stamp presentation folder, on cover ...

Lot 323

US numismatic interest, (4) nickels in gilt metal Ocean View, Louisiana Purchase, Bison & Keelboat

323US numismatic interest, (4) nickels in gilt metal Ocean View, Louisiana Purchase, Bison & Keelboat
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US numismatic interest, (4) nickels in gilt metal Ocean View, Louisiana Purchase, Bison & Keelboat Confederate States of America $20, Richmond F...

Lot 278

Rollei 35 LED compact camera, made in Singapore, with Rollei Triotar 3,5/40 lens, in original

278Rollei 35 LED compact camera, made in Singapore, with Rollei Triotar 3,5/40 lens, in original
Cotswold Auction Company

Rollei 35 LED compact camera, made in Singapore, with Rollei Triotar 3,5/40 lens, in original case, together with a Minolta 110 zoom SLR and a Pen...

Lot 120

Canada stamps: Green Utile album of mainly mint and used definitives/commemoratives, some postage

120Canada stamps: Green Utile album of mainly mint and used definitives/commemoratives, some postage
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Canada stamps: Green Utile album of mainly mint and used definitives/commemoratives, some postage due and others. QV to QEII. Higher values in KGV...

Lot 171

World stamps: Well-filled, green “Movaleaf” album and numerous envelopes of loose of mostly used

171World stamps: Well-filled, green “Movaleaf” album and numerous envelopes of loose of mostly used
Cotswold Auction Company

World stamps: Well-filled, green “Movaleaf” album and numerous envelopes of loose of mostly used definitives and commemoratives plus others with c...

Lot 158

Iraq stamps: Red stock-book half filled with mainly used definitives, commemoratives, officials

158Iraq stamps: Red stock-book half filled with mainly used definitives, commemoratives, officials
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Iraq stamps: Red stock-book half filled with mainly used definitives, commemoratives, officials and air. Indian Expeditionary Force, British occup...

Lot 81

Four various antiquarian ecclesiastical volumes in Latin to include Baxter, Richard "The Saints

81Four various antiquarian ecclesiastical volumes in Latin to include Baxter, Richard "The Saints
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Four various antiquarian ecclesiastical volumes in Latin to include Baxter, Richard "The Saints Everlasting Rest : or Treatise....." Second E...

Lot 139

Br Empire/Commonwealth stamps: Mint KGV to QEII definitive and commemorative accumulation in green

139Br Empire/Commonwealth stamps: Mint KGV to QEII definitive and commemorative accumulation in green
Cotswold Auction Company

Br Empire/Commonwealth stamps: Mint KGV to QEII definitive and commemorative accumulation in green album and 2 stock-books.

Lot 316

Group of coins, some commemorative crowns, £2 and 50p together with some world coins.

316Group of coins, some commemorative crowns, £2 and 50p together with some world coins.
Cotswold Auction Company

Group of coins, some commemorative crowns, £2 and 50p together with some world coins.

Lot 241

Mounted SLR LIAI bayonet, Royal Artillery cap and two military related trophies.

241Mounted SLR LIAI bayonet, Royal Artillery cap and two military related trophies.
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Mounted SLR LIAI bayonet, Royal Artillery cap and two military related trophies.

Lot 226

Collection of commemorative medals, WWII medals, brass RGBW buckle, badges and RAF plaque.

226Collection of commemorative medals, WWII medals, brass RGBW buckle, badges and RAF plaque.
Cotswold Auction Company

Collection of commemorative medals, WWII medals, brass RGBW buckle, badges and RAF plaque.

Lot 266

Rollei B35 35mm rangefinder camera, Carl Zeiss Triotar 3,5/40 lens, marked to reverse made by Rollei

266Rollei B35 35mm rangefinder camera, Carl Zeiss Triotar 3,5/40 lens, marked to reverse made by Rollei
Cotswold Auction Company

Rollei B35 35mm rangefinder camera , Carl Zeiss Triotar 3,5/40 lens, marked to reverse made by Rollei Singapore

Lot 55

Collection of The Bookman Christmas Numbers - 1923 Kay Nielsen tipped in col plate "The Real

55Collection of The Bookman Christmas Numbers - 1923 Kay Nielsen tipped in col plate "The Real
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Collection of The Bookman Christmas Numbers - 1923 Kay Nielsen tipped in col plate "The Real Princess", W. Heath Robinson, tipped in col. plate, ...

Lot 50

Flader, Louis (compiled and ed) "Achievement in Photo-Engraving and Letter Press Printing 1927",

50Flader, Louis (compiled and ed) "Achievement in Photo-Engraving and Letter Press Printing 1927",
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Flader, Louis (compiled and ed) "Achievement in Photo-Engraving and Letter Press Printing 1927" , published by The American Photo Engravers Associ...

Lot 92

Fine Bindings - Zaehnsdorf binding - Gardiner, Samuel Rawson "Oliver Cromwell" Goupil & Co.1899,

92Fine Bindings - Zaehnsdorf binding - Gardiner, Samuel Rawson "Oliver Cromwell" Goupil & Co.1899,
Cotswold Auction Company

Fine Bindings - Zaehnsdorf binding - Gardiner, Samuel Rawson "Oliver Cromwell" Goupil & Co.1899, plates and ills with lettered tissue guards, sli...

Lot 406

17 Cash's woven pictures of animals, ducks and other birds to include hedgehog, fox, hare, red

40617 Cash's woven pictures of animals, ducks and other birds to include hedgehog, fox, hare, red
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17 Cash's woven pictures of animals, ducks and other birds to include hedgehog, fox, hare, red squirrel and a quantity smaller framed Cash's and...

Lot 157

Stamps of France: Large 32 page (double sided) black SG stockbook partially filled with mint

157Stamps of France: Large 32 page (double sided) black SG stockbook partially filled with mint
Cotswold Auction Company

Stamps of France: Large 32 page (double sided) black SG stockbook partially filled with mint definitives, commemoratives, Red Cross and air from 1...

Lot 79

[Defoe, Daniel] "The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York,

79[Defoe, Daniel] "The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York,
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[Defoe, Daniel] "The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner....." London printed for John Stockdale 1790 (the...

Lot 134

GB & World stamps: Sparsely filled Strand album of mainly used definitives and commemoratives with

134GB & World stamps: Sparsely filled Strand album of mainly used definitives and commemoratives with
Cotswold Auction Company

GB & World stamps: Sparsely filled Strand album of mainly used definitives and commemoratives with GB, a good Chinese Republic cover and some scar...

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