37g GB Pre-Decimal Mixture – "History in a Bag" – Victoria to 1960s - LOT ST322

This Lot is great for "set-builders." Here are the highlights:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Topical Commemoratives:

• 1964 International Botanical Congress: (The large yellow stamp).

• 1963 Life-Boat Conference: (The red-bordered stamp at the top).

• 1961 Post Office Savings Bank: (The red/white diamond-shaped stamp).

• 1963 Red Cross Centenary: (The white stamp with the red cross).

Key Highlights: * Strong selection of 1960s large-format commemoratives (Hastings, Botanical, Life-Boat).

• Early issues including Queen Victoria 1d Lilac and King Edward VII.

• Includes the 1948 Olympics and early Queen Elizabeth "Wilding" definitives.

• Condition: Clean, off-paper, used mixture. The variety of shapes and sizes suggests a very diverse lot.