Assorted International Philatelic Collection (Early to Mid-20th Century)

This collection consists of approximately 17 various used postage stamps originating from diverse international jurisdictions, including Monaco, France (République Française), Belgium (België), Denmark (Danmark), Germany (Deutsches Reich), and likely Great Britain or Commonwealth territories. The stamps represent a range of historical periods, primarily from the early to mid-20th century. Physically, the items are printed on paper with perforated edges, though several show significant wear, including blunted perforations and irregular margins. The color palette is varied, featuring monochromatic shades of indigo, carmine, emerald, ochre, and sepia. Noted iconography includes royal profiles (such as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II), national allegories like Marianne, and heraldic symbols like the German Eagle. Most of the stamps exhibit heavy circular date stamps (CDS) or wavy-line cancellations from postal use, indicating they are in 'used' condition. A few stamps appear to be roughly handled, with visible creases, slight staining, and paper thinning consistent with age and previous storage in a philatelic album. The collection represents common definitive issues of their respective eras, reflecting the high-quality lithographic and intaglio printing techniques used by state mints and postal authorities during the period. One stamp from Monaco features a portrait of Prince Rainier III, while others showcase the characteristic typography of the Weimar Republic or early Federal Germany.