ONLINE AUCTION OF FURNITURE COLLECTIBLES INCUDING MILITARIA AND STEIFF
Lot 151:
A Collection of Commemorative English Football Philatelic Covers and Signed Envelopes
Description
A collection of commemorative English football philatelic covers and envelopes, presented within a binder in protective plastic sleeves. The collection features several major clubs and significant matches from the late 1980s. Significant items include a Sir Matt Busby 80th birthday commemorative cover dated 26th May 1989, which bears a signature attributed to the former Manchester United manager. Also included is an Arsenal FC Division One Champions cover, commemorating the match against Charlton Athletic on 23rd September 1989, with a signature attributed to Tony Adams. A Manchester Derby cover for the match on 23rd September 1989 at Maine Road bears a signature attributed to David Oldfield. Other items in the collection include a 1986 F.A. Cup Final cover for Everton v Liverpool, a Liverpool FC League and Cup Double commemorative cover, and a Leeds United club crest cover. The covers feature various commemorative postage stamps, official postal cancellations, and printed match details or club histories. The signatures present have not been independently authenticated.
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