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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Sir John Wilson

The Royal Philatelic Collection

Published: The Viscount Kemsley- The Dropmore Press Ltd, London, 1952

Edition: First Edition

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The Royal Collection- Red Boards with gilt armorial vignette to upper board and gilt lettering to spine,ex libris label to front pastedown.

A catalogue of the collection begun by H.M. King George V and continued by H.M. King George VI.

Two portraits in collotype, 12 plates in colour, with captioned tissue-guards and a further 41 monochrome illustrations. Contains specialised sections on:

Great Britain and British Posts in Europe.

British America.

British Africa (with Egypt).

British Asia (with Hejaz, Iraq, and Transjordan).

British Australasia.

Half Title, Frontispiece, Title, Further Illustration, Editorial Preview, Foreword, Contents, Colour Plates, Illustrations in Monochrome, Illustratios in the Catalogue. vii plus 360 x 2, 76, 48, 63, 75 pages

Very Good. With lined slipcase(Worn).

  • Jacket Condition: Bound as Published
  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 36.5 X 26,5cm. Weight 7.5kgs
  • Sold By: Quathlamba Winds Books
  • Contact Person: Ian & Yvonne Halford
  • Country: United Kingdom
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  • Telephone: 01743 361772
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