1633 warrant concerning the postmaster of St Albans

1633 warrant concerning the postmaster of St Albans1633 warrant regarding the postmaster of English city St Albans A fascinating piece of early postal history from Charles I's reign. It commands several prominent individuals within St Albans and its environs to provide material assistance to the city's postmaster. Specifically the provision of 10 12 horses. The warrant ends with a strong warning that failure to help the postmaster will be treated severely. Full details: Addressed at the foot to "all

During Anne's funeral

Great Britain 1965 1s6d Salvation Army Centenary (Phospor)

Edmund [Beaufort] Earl of Dorset

A good quality example of the world's first postage stamp

Specimen stamps were used as reference by post masters to identify valid stamps and avoid forgeries

Great Britain 1911 ½d "Downey" head die proof (Accepted die without value)

The artist clearly understands his own iconography and deftly records his most identifiable image

Cyprus 1880 (1 Apr) ½d rose

featuring a particularly fine example of George Washington's signature

EDWARDVS VII DEI: GRA:

being one of just three recorded in private hands (with another in the Royal Philatelic Collection)

Ex sideways delivery coils