Lot 475: An Assortment of UK and PL c.1980 Philatelic and Olympic Commemorative Items
An assortment of philatelic and commemorative material, predominantly dating to the period around 1980. The collection features a green Stanley Gibbons stamp album with POLAND gold-blocked on the spine, alongside a grey binder embossed with a gold Olympic logo. Included is a British Post Office souvenir miniature sheet for the London 1980 International Stamp Exhibition 6-14 May, featuring a 50p denomination stamp. Commemorative items for the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics include a brown ceramic figurine of the mascot Misha wearing a belt with the Olympic rings, and a blue leatherette presentation box with gold-foil Olympic branding. The group also contains various envelopes and cards, likely comprising first day covers and related postal ephemera.
Condition report:
Items are stored in a cardboard box and show typical signs of age-related wear. The London 1980 miniature sheet is protected in a plastic sleeve and appears in mint condition. The Misha ceramic figurine is intact without visible chips or cracks. The binders and presentation box show light surface scuffing and shelf wear to the edges. Internal contents of the album and envelopes have not been individually verified for potential mounting traces or minor toning.
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