{"product_id":"37g-gb-pre-decimal-mixture-history-in-a-bag-victoria-to-1960s-lot-st322","title":"37g GB Pre-Decimal Mixture – \"History in a Bag\" – Victoria to 1960s - LOT ST322","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Lot is great for \"set-builders.\" Here are the highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The \"Battle of Hastings\" Strip: Multiple large stamps from the 1966 900th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings are visible. These are highly popular for their tapestry-style artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Victorian \"1d Lilac\": I can see the Queen Victoria 1d Lilac (issued 1881–1901) near the top left. While a common stamp, it is the quintessential Victorian collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Edward VII Definitive: There is a green King Edward VII stamp (bottom left, dating 1902–1910). These are less common in bulk mixes than later eras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Topical Commemoratives:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 1964 International Botanical Congress: (The large yellow stamp).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 1963 Life-Boat Conference: (The red-bordered stamp at the top).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 1961 Post Office Savings Bank: (The red\/white diamond-shaped stamp).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 1963 Red Cross Centenary: (The white stamp with the red cross).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Highlights: * Strong selection of 1960s large-format commemoratives (Hastings, Botanical, Life-Boat).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Early issues including Queen Victoria 1d Lilac and King Edward VII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Includes the 1948 Olympics and early Queen Elizabeth \"Wilding\" definitives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: Clean, off-paper, used mixture. The variety of shapes and sizes suggests a very diverse lot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stampede Stamps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57311366611327,"sku":null,"price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/9419\/9679\/files\/IMG-3049.heic?v=1775721897","url":"https:\/\/stampedestamps.shop\/products\/37g-gb-pre-decimal-mixture-history-in-a-bag-victoria-to-1960s-lot-st322","provider":"Stampede Stamps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}