Auction 8th December - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables & More
A substantial collection of early 20th-century postcards, predominantly British, housed in individual clear plastic sleeves within album pages. The collection features a diverse range of styles, including photographic, hand-colored, and illustrative designs, encompassing humorous, patriotic, commemorative, and topographical themes. Visible text and markings indicate specific periods and events, such as “Souvenir of Coronation 1911 – George Queen Mary, ” holiday scenes from British seaside towns like “BLACKPOOL” and “MARGATE, ” and military-themed cards like “Our Lads – H.M.S DREADNOUGHT” with the phrase “Arfa mo’ Tirpitz.” Other notable phrases include “GO IT YE CRIPPLES ON THE ROAD!!” on a “Josh Bunny” illustrated card and “AMERICAN RED CROSS, RAINBOW CORNER.” The postcards are printed on paper, with origins spanning from the Edwardian era through the WWI and WWII periods.
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