Members Thoughts Gratefully Appreciated

Good morning to the forum. I'm a newbie here on the forum. I wouldn't describe myself as a stamp collector but like most kids in the Uk that grew up I the late 50's early 60's I collected stamps. When my children were old enough I passed my small collection onto them and they added a few over time but never really got into collecting. To cut a long story short I came across my old collection in a loft clearance recently and asked my daughter if she wanted to have them (again). She declined..anyway rather than dispose of them I thought it would be nice that if there are any worth anything (which I'm doubtful of) I could sell them and gift her as a surprise the proceeds from what I'm loosely calling her inheritance. To that end I wonder if members can see any value in my old collection. If not I plan to donate them to a someone locally who are just starting up in the stamp collecting. I have various British Kings, Queen Elizabeth, Special occasions etc. If It's ok I'll trying post a few photos over the next day or so, if I can work it out but I'll start with what I think are the oldest. Hope that's ok many thanks

Hello, and welcome. I'm afraid that these are common stamps that pop up in the old collections of schoolchildren - like yours.

Much more to spend your children's inheritance.

Hi Geoff , thought so, many thanks for the prompt reply. I will post a few more if that's ok regards

Thanks Geoff ......a few more from the collection, thanks

Different responder but same answer. Absolutely no resale value.

Having grown up in London, your images bring back happy memories of my first few years as a collector and stamps I still have to this day. Like yours, mine aren't worth a whole lot but from a nostalgic perspective, they're priceless.

Many thanks for all the comments and kind words. They did bring back memories I must say . I'll donate them to someone local . Thanks again.

Yes, like my childhood collection too. The only thing of any note- and it will not bring riches, is the GB red 5 pound QEII, as well as that pair of 6c orange QEII 1967 centenial issue- looks like about perf 8 or a bit and may even be flourescent ink.

Mike

What 5 Pound?

I think he meant 5 shilling

The Iringa postmark on the KUT 20c probably warrants a little investigation. It couldn't be that common could it? It's not on the coast and it's not on the railway line.