From 1796 on (approx). An magnificent Exhibition Collection, often decorated with national and international gold medals, on 128 pages with the topic: ANIMALS SUBJECTED TO MAN. Divided in seven main sections: 1) Multifarious Species contribute physically to our everyday Life; 2) Husbandry has enabled Mankind to reach present stage of Civilization; 3) Many species of Mammals are vital for our Supply of Food; 4) And so are a large number of other wildly different species; 5) Usesing of many species for entertainment and pastime; 6) And we can use them in sporting events; 7) And for many other Purposes. Besides a large number of proofs, varieties, artworks, fancy cancellations, this amazing collection contains a high number of high class items (partly UNIQUE), inter alia there are: "1887 cover which bears a postmark self-designed by the postmaster of Drakesville, Iowa (without permission)", "1870 cover from Riga, sent by stagecoach to Sagnitz", "Patent Envelope/Booklet Victoria 1890 (printed to private order)", "Fancy cancel on cover from Horseshoe (the only one known)", "1979 Portugal stamp oversized (only one stamp known; attested)", "1854 Receipt for shipment of 4 packages for despatch on Government Bullock Train with Bullock Train post office marking (the only one; attested)", "1898 cover bearing Llama postmark used by the Bolovian Defence Department - only known copy", "1899 letter Military Mail Service with official seal and marking (in translation) 'On Horseback Express' - attested", "A hand-painted Essay by Thomas De La Rue for 1965 Kuwait Falconry stamp - attested", and many, many further very best items. IN ALL ASPECTS A FANTASTIC COLLECTION.
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