Monday 11th May - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Comics Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables
A comprehensive assortment of commemorative coin covers and first day covers, primarily from the Mercury and Autographed Editions series, presented in several professional ring binders. The collection focuses on British military, naval, and sporting history. Significant themes include the 90th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force (1918-2008), featuring aircraft such as the Spitfire, Lysander, Hawker Typhoon, and Boeing CH-47 Chinook. Naval history is represented by the 250th anniversary of the birth of Vice-Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson and the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Many covers feature embedded legal tender and commemorative coins in One Crown and Five Pound denominations. The items feature postal stamps and postmarks from multiple jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, Gibraltar, Solomon Islands, Nauru, and Grenada. One item is a motor sport commemorative cover for the 2007 Grand Prix from the Autographed Editions series, bearing a signature for commentator Murray Walker, OBE. The covers are housed within individual protective plastic sleeves.
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