Sale #65

BIRDS ON STAMPS - AN INTACT LIFETIMES COLLECTION IN 50 ALBUMS a very large collection written up partially by country, but mainly by species. The majority are 1950's-2000's issues hinged mint (much being heavily mounted or some stuck down), and although much of the material comprises relatively cheap issues, there are some good exceptions incl. a fair Falkland Islands 1933 Centenary 5s Penguin, USA Duck Hunting issues range etc. We sampled four of the albums and these averaged 990 stamps, so we estimate there to be 40,000 to 50,000 stamps in total. An extraordinary collection which if not broken by species and stamps partially stuck down would be worth a multiple of the estimate, which reflects condition and arrangement. Sold on belhalf of Birds Trust for Ornithology.. HEAVY LOT - OVERSEAS BIDDERS PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR SHIPPING COSTS [US2] (Start Price = £2,506.40)