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Philatelic 53
- Record Id:
- 033-004250086
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 033-004250086
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100142771525.0x000001
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Philatelic 53
- Title:
-
Murray Collection
- Scope & Content:
- Collection of China postage stamps from the 1865 Large Dragon issues to the mid-1950s mainly in unused condition as well as some blocks and covers. Also includes postage stamps from Great Britain, Sarawak and other Commonwealth countries. Notable items within the collection includes a copy of the China 1897 Revenue 2c on 3c surcharge double both inverted being position twenty.
- Collection Area:
- Philatelic Collections
- Project / Collection:
- Murray Collection
- Hierarchy Tree:
- [{ "id" : "033-004250086", "parent" : "#", "text" : "Philatelic 53: Murray Collection" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} }]
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-004250033
033-004250086 - Is part of:
- Philatelic 0 : The British Library's Philatelic Collections
Philatelic 53 : Murray Collection - Hierarchy:
- 032-004250033[0053]/033-004250086
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: Philatelic 0
- Record Type (Level):
- SubFonds
- Extent:
-
21 Volumes
- Digitised Content:
- Languages:
- English
- Scripts:
- Latin
- Start Date:
- 1865
- End Date:
- 1955
- Date Range:
- 1865-1955
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
- Restrictions to access apply please consult British Library staff
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- User Conditions:
- Access to these collections is by appointment only. Please email the Philatelic Collections to book an appointment: philatelic@bl.uk
- Custodial History:
- Collection formed by Engineer Captain J. A. Murray (died c.1947/48) and his son Dr S. E. Murray. Inherited by Maurice Murray (grandson of Engineer Captain J. A. Murray). Donated to the British Library by Maurice Murray, 1980.
- Source of Acquisition:
- Presented to the British library by Maurice Murray, 1980.
- Material Type:
- Philatelic items
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)