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UK, Commonwealth & World 20th C. Stamp Collection, Multiple Volumes - An extensive assortment of UK, Commonwealth, and world postage stamps housed across several volumes. The lot includes The Loose-Leaf QUICK-CHANGE Stamp Album by Rapkin and The Capital Stamp Album, alongside several unmarked binders in blue, red, and brown faux-leather finishes. The UK portion features various 1960s commemorative sets including the 1966 World Cup (SG 693-695), 1966 Christmas (SG 713-714), and 1966 British Technology (SG 715-718). Mint blocks of Machin head definitives are present, as well as territorial issues from Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man. International contents include a significant range of Middle Eastern issues from the Trucial States, specifically Dubai, Fujaira, Ras al-Khaima, and Umm al-Qiwain, featuring themes such as the 1970 World Cup and 1972 Olympics. The stamps are predominantly perforated and are presented in both hinge-mounted and stock-strip formats. Handwritten annotations throughout the albums identify specific sets such as the 1964 International Botanical Congress and the 20th Geological Congress. Binders measure approximately 28 cm in height.