King George VI & Queen Elizabeth 1950 Signed Christmas Card

King George VI & Queen Elizabeth 1950 Signed Christmas CardA majestic Royal family Christmas card signed by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1950 Albert Windsor married Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon in 1923. He was the second in line to the throne, after his older brother, Edward. However, in 1936 Edward abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson. Albert was forced to take the throne in his place and was crowned George VI. His reign was defined by the second world war and the rapid decline of the British Empire that

beautifully tied to a very clean entire envelope by a crisp red Maltese Cross

Ascension King George VI 1938-53 ½d to 10s black and bright purple set of 16

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with the further distinction of being the only known multiple of this value (or indeed any of the "rare" 6c

King Charles I

spending many summers throughout his life exploring the French coast

A very scarce Japanese occupational stamp with most attractive central cancellation and in lovely fresh condition

An important and desirable King George V positional multiple unique in private hands

the four-time president of the Indian National Congress

Stamps were issued under "Southern Rhodesia" between 1924-1953

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Wonderful fresh colour and gum