Great Britain and British Commonwealth 'Cinderella' Stamps & Labels
Sale No: 256
Lot No:2249
Symbol:D
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS - WORLD WAR I: 'War Savings Stamps/Booklet' completed with KGV 6d indigo x35, minor blemishes. A remarkable survivor, and the only complete booklet we have seen. [Completed cards are rare because, once filled, they were redeemable for a £1 War Savings Certificate - approximately 1/3rd of the average weekly wage in 1915].
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS - WORLD WAR II: Green/buff '6D WAR SAVINGS/STAMPS' booklets x2, each completed with 6d blue Aeroplane x32 (some with minor perf toning). [Completed cards are scarce because, once filled, they were redeemable for a £1 War Savings Certificate].
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WAR SAVINGS STAMPS - WORLD WAR II: Black/white photo-reproduced 'WAR SAVINGS STAMPS' booklets x4 each completed with 6d blue Aeroplane x32; plus black tin with 'WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES' in 'gold' paint on front.
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Estimate AU$300
Opening AU$ 550.00
Sold...AU$ 850.00
Closed..May-22-2024, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 256
Lot No:2252
Symbol:D
Cat No:Collection
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS - WORLD WAR II: Poster of sailor & three warships, 'Get into line/Join a WAR SAVINGS GROUP/and Buy War Savings Certificates Regularly', artwork by Australian commercial artist Vernon Lorimer, size 38x50cm, folded otherwise very fine. Would look great framed.