Auction 8th December - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables & More

Auction 8th December - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables & More

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Lot 589: A Collection of Vintage British & Irish Coastal & Landscape Postcards, Late 19th to Early 20th Century

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £20 - £30

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A collection of vintage postcards, predominantly depicting British and potentially Irish coastal towns, landscapes, and architectural views such as piers, promenades, and waterfalls. The cards feature a mix of early black and white photography and hand-tinted or early colorized images, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Visible locations include Southend-on-Sea, Southport, Rhyl, Beachy Head (Eastbourne), Blackpool, Douglas (Isle of Man), Killarney, Penzance, and Fort-William. A notable card features a “JUST FOR LUCK” horseshoe design with a handwritten message, “hope your trip will be a nice one, ” and the printed text, “THIS LITTLEHORSE SHOE YOU WILL MAKE DAME FORTUNE ALWAYS KIND.” The postcards are housed in clear plastic sleeves with black backings, likely from a binder or album.