Lot 187: A Collection of Vintage Children's Annuals, Topographical Guides, and Philatelic Ephemera
An assortment of mid-20th-century printed materials and paper ephemera. The lot includes a hardcover edition of The Vanguard, which features a vibrant nautical-themed cover with a rope border, anchor illustration, and philatelic motifs. A teal-coloured softcover booklet titled English Pottery and Porcelain is present. The collection features a topographical map or guidebook titled Furness and District by Walker, which displays a coloured map of the region including Kendal. Philatelic items include a First Day Issue envelope and a printed stock sheet from Thomas Cliffe Ltd., Rhyl, which provides lists of stamps from international regions such as West Africa, Zurich, and Greece. The items are housed in a plastic storage container and include a yellow card with the number 750 and an orange adhesive auction tag numbered 181.
Condition report:
The items are in vintage, used condition with signs of age and handling. The Vanguard hardcover shows visible rubbing, bumping, and wear to the edges and corners. Paper ephemera, booklets, and maps exhibit age-related toning, surface marking, and minor creasing to the extremities.
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