Assorted International Philatelic Collection

A varied assortment of eleven vintage postage stamps representing several nations, including Great Britain, Spain, Italy, Poland, Madagascar, and the United States. The collection features several prominent historical figures such as Queen Elizabeth II (3d purple Wilding series), King George VI (2½d blue), and Francisco Franco on multiple Spanish issues. The stamps display a range of printing techniques from monochromatic line engraving to photogravure. Physical sizes vary from standard small definitives to larger commemorative formats, specifically the vertically oriented blue Madagascar stamp depicting a rider on horseback. Colors include shades of violet, cobalt blue, terra cotta, carmine, and sepia. Several specimens exhibit circular date stamps (CDS) or wave cancellations, indicating they are in 'used' condition. Noteworthy issues include a 30-cent US stamp featuring Alexander Hamilton and a detailed architectural scene from Spain labeled 'Correos.' The physical condition varies; while several maintain crisp perforated edges, others show signs of slight creasing, toning, or blunt perfs. The collection likely dates from the late 1930s to the early 1960s, reflecting a mid-20th-century philatelic cross-section.