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Wilson-Todd Collection

Catalogue reference: Philatelic 77

What’s it about?

This record is about the Wilson-Todd Collection dating from 1914-1918.

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Full description and record details

Reference

Philatelic 77

Title

Wilson-Todd Collection

Date

1914-1918

Description

International collection of covers and postage stamps issued during, or associated with the First World War including 'War Tax' issues.

Held by
British Library, Philatelic Collections
Legal status

Not Public Record(s)

Language

Various

Creator(s)
James Henry Wilson-Todd (1891-1919)
Physical description

1 Box

Access conditions

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

Immediate source of acquisition

Donated to the British Museum Library by Lady Wilson Todd, 1921. Transferred to the British Library, 1973.

Administrative / biographical background

Collection formed by Lieutenant James Henry Wilson-Todd (1891-1919). Inherited by his mother Catharine Crawford, Lady Wilson Todd. Donated by Lady Wilson Todd to the British Museum Library, 1921. Transferred to the British Library, 1973.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/ac64b8eb-bbda-4e33-8aef-60210688f6bb/

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