Lot 322: A Substantial Collection of World Postage Stamps, Primarily 20th Century, including Germany, Italy, Indian States, and Persia

This substantial philatelic collection comprises numerous postage stamps, primarily organized in black stock pages with clear protective mounts, supplemented by some loose stamps in clear plastic sleeves and paper envelopes. The collection features a broad stylistic range from various periods, with identifiable issues from countries and regions including Germany, Italy, Indian States (some labeled ‘INDIAN STARES’), Cameroun, and Persia (marked ‘POSTES PERSANES’). Visible commemorative and definitive issues include ‘POSTAGE REVENUE’ stamps, those dated ’12 MAY 1937′ (referencing King George VI’s coronation), a ‘1/6 Gandhi centenary 1869-1969’ stamp, and ‘Battle of Britain 1940’ issues, indicating a temporal span from the early to mid-20th century and potentially later. The stamps are made of paper, housed within plastic and paper materials. The collection appears to include both mint and used examples, consistent with market comparables. An auction house label for ‘Shelbys Auctioneers Ltd’, indicating lot ‘322’, is also present.