Pope Benedict XVI Red Carpet

Pope Benedict XVI Red CarpetA 14 x 10 foot piece of red carpet walked on by Pope Benedict XVI, touched by his Papal shoes as he walked outside Westminster Cathedral on his official visit to London in September 2010. German born Pope Benedict XVI was head of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013, when he resigned due to his old age. He remains only the second pope ever to resign the office. This was the first official state visit to Britain by a Pontiff in history. The Pope spent

The distinctive 12d face value paid the basic letter rate to Newfoundland or the British West Indies via Halifax or Liverpool

A large colourful one page official document of recognition presented to Ivelisse Mtnez Sanchez

A well-centred mint example with good colour and large part original gum

Titanic memorabilia is hugely popular with collectors:

China 1897 (Mar) large figure surcharge

To the left were oriental groups: Chinese with pigtails

an agent for the Royal Marines and a fellow amateur photographer

It was occupied by the British Navy during April 1916 and renamed Long Island

the hair originates from the famed collection of Margaretta Pierrepont

Charles I’s head was sewn back on to his body

German-born Nastassja Kinski (1960-) was an international sex symbol of the 1970s and 1980s

Clive James