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A fascinating, beautifully preserved collection of forty-three (43) vintage worldwide commercial and philatelic covers, spanning from 1893 to mid-1970s.This curated group represents a genuine time capsule primarily formed from two distinct, historic British correspondences:
1. The National Provincial / Westminster Bank Archive (Burnley, Stafford & Ashton-under-Lyne branches).
2. The Miss Lesley Grant Correspondence sent to the prestigious, historic Dr. Williams\' School in Dolgellau, Wales (which closed permanently in 1975).
3. Select early items sent directly to renowned stamp dealer A.E. Witherick of Coventry (established 1880).*** LOT HIGHLIGHTS & KEY PHILATELIC MARKINGS: ***
- 1893 Victoria (Australia) to Coventry transatlantic cover with premium duplex cancels addressed to dealer Witherick.
- 1970 Hong Kong Registered Air Mail cover via Tsim Sha Tsui, complete with original registry label, purple A.R. (Avis de Réception) Return Receipt stamp, and Lunar New Year Year of the Dog thematic.
- High-Postage Nepal Air Mail cover featuring a horizontal strip of three 25th Anniversary UN stamps alongside pristine scenic pictorials.
- 1966 England World Cup Winners multi-block commemorative cover.
- Great Britain 1970 IX British Commonwealth Games (Edinburgh) First Day Cover with clean Durham cancels.
- Diverse selection of international postal history from Singapore, Zambia, South Africa, Canada, Cayman Islands, Malta, New Zealand, Greece, Italy, France, and Germany.
- Beautiful array of machine cancels, slogan cancellations (including the highly collectible \"Port of Manchester\" ship cancel), regional UK issues, and registered markings.CONDITION REPORT:
Please see the high-resolution images provided to evaluate the exact cancellations and conditions. Commensurate with age, envelopes may include varying levels of toning, foxing, creasing, tearing and other expected wear.SHIPPING & HANDLING:
Securely packed in a sealed bag with rigid cardboard backing. Sent via tracked mail. Combined international shipping available.
