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LOT 2139
Shellac Diplomatic Seal Impressions Collection
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 - 4 in. (49 grams total, 4.7-10 cm).
Group comprising seal impressions on envelope pieces for: IGS, Cairo; Lt. Col. Dwyer; CCID, Iraq; RAF, Basra; Political Agent, Kuwait; Divisional Advisor, Basra; British Vice Consulate, Athens, Ministry of Interior, Iraq; British Residence, Persian Gulf; War Department; Ministry of Defence; Arbil Police, Kurdistan; High Commission, Iraq; DIG Police, Baghdad; a few duplicated and others present. [33]
ProvenanceInherited in1984.
Property of an Essex lady.
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British Prime Ministers Signed Cover
1999 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
First Day Cover bearing set of four millennium 1999 stamps, franked 12 January 1999 and signed by Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Edward Heath, James Callaghan and Tony Blair. 21 grams, 21.5 x 11.5 cm
Acquired from Benham Collectibles Ltd, UK, 2014. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the purchase invoice. -
Early Leather Baseball Catcher's Set
Circa 1900-1960s A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £144
Comprising an early wired 'spider' catcher's mask with leather padding and buckle strap and elasticated headband with Schwarz NY sporting label and handwritten owner name; later leather Del Crandell catcher's glove with embossed signatures. 1 kg total, 25-27 cm
Acquired separately, USA, 2016. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. -
British Sharon Davies Signed Swimming Cap
21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A Speedo 'Team Great Britain' rubber swimming cap, signed in ink by Sharon Davies. 57 grams, 22.5 cm
Acquired from Spirit of Sport, UK, 2014. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a certificate and two photographs.
Sharon Davies (born 1 November 1962) was one of the UK's most successful swimmers, competing and winning medals in twelve Olympic Games and many other events for the British team during the 1970's to 1990's period; she has been a presenter and a prominent voice in UK swimming.
