Bidspirit auction | UK 1999 Royal Wedding Commemorative

UK 1999 Royal Wedding Commemorative Stamp and Coin Presentation Folder - This lot comprises a commemorative presentation folder titled THE EDWARD & SOPHIE ROYAL WEDDING STAMP COLLECTION. The set contains three individual numis-philatelic covers issued by Mercury, PO Box 5, Watford, each protected within transparent plastic sleeves. The first cover, representing Great Britain, features a red 1st class Machin head stamp alongside two commemorative wedding stamps. These are cancelled with circular date stamps reading ROYAL MAIL WINDSOR 19 JUNE 1999, THE PRINCE EDWARD & MISS SOPHIE RHYS-JONES WINDSOR, BERKSHIRE JUNE 15th 1999, and ROYAL MAIL WINDSOR -6 JAN '99. It includes a metal five-pound commemorative coin. The second cover, representing the Isle of Man, features three stamps cancelled with circular date stamps reading FIRST DAY OF ISSUE DOUGLAS ISLE OF MAN 19th JUNE 1999 and contains a metal one-crown commemorative coin. The third cover, representing Guernsey, features a single one-pound stamp cancelled with a GUERNSEY 19th JUNE 1999 circular date stamp and includes a metal commemorative coin. Each cover is printed with a specific serial number: M 0303, M 0050, and M 1439. The interior of the folder provides printed biographical information regarding the subjects and the wedding venue. No hallmarks, fineness marks, or maker's signatures are visible on the coins or stamps. Width: Approximately 42cm (unfolded).