Stamps & Covers Public Auction 362

Specialised collection 1938 & 1944 Queen's Anniv issues with 1938 set in imprint strips of 4, set on reg cover, 1d on Tin-can cover, then 1944 set perf SPECIMEN (SG cat £140), very battered 1946 cover with label to say that Tin-can Mail Service has ended due to volcanic eruption, some imprint strips of 4 & other multiples, various values on cover etc inc 1944 PC censored to USA, set on FDC (3) inc Tin-can cover. Also 1949 UPU set U & blks of 4 M/MNH, FDC (3), set h/s SPECIMEN, other covers. F-VF M/MNH/U. SG cat £400 as loose stamps plus premium for rare Specimen & on cover. Beautifully written up pgs in SG slipcase binder. (73, +14 covers). (P)