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Wherry Collection
Catalogue reference: Philatelic 75
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This record is about the Wherry Collection dating from 1914-1918.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- Philatelic 75
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Title (The name of the record)
- Wherry Collection
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1914-1918
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Description (What the record is about)
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Collection of 1914-1918 First World War postcards, mainly British and French.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- British Library, Philatelic Collections
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Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
- Not Public Record(s)
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Language (The language of the record)
- Various
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
- Albinia Lucy Wherry (1857-1929)
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 4 Boxes
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Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
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Restrictions to access apply please consult British Library staff. Access to these collections is by appointment only. Please email the Philatelic Collections to book an appointment: philatelic@bl.uk
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Immediate source of acquisition (When and where the record was acquired from)
- Donated to the British Museum by Albinia Lucy Wherry during her lifetime. Transferred to the British Library, 1973.
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Administrative / biographical background (Historical or biographical information about the creator of the record and the context of its creation)
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Collection formed by Miss Albinia Lucy Wherry (1857-1929). Donated to the British Museum Library during her lifetime. Collection transferred to the British Library, 1973.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/2e1d89f3-5781-482d-b02d-1b77e3b31eaa/
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Wherry Collection