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Saturday 7 March 2026, 12:30

Lot 147: Topographical, Historical, and Comic Postcards, Large Collection, Late 19th to Mid-20th Century

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This auction ended on 7 March 2026.

Start price: £50

Estimate: £50 - £60

Buyer’s premium: 22%

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A substantial collection of 200 various age postcards comprising a diverse range of topographical, historical, and thematic subjects. The lot features early 20th-century Edwardian examples alongside mid-century comic and greeting cards. Notable inclusions consist of a historical card depicting the twisted iron remains of the Tay Bridge Disaster, 28th December 1879, and a colour lithograph of Lerwick harbour from the Burrow Cheltenham British Colour Series. The collection includes real photo cards, sepia-toned artistic figure studies, and embossed floral Happy Birthday greetings. Topographical views encompass British landscapes, aerial photography, and street-level scenes of various towns and villages. Humorous mid-20th-century comic cards with character sketches and captions such as Don’t tell mum are also present. Publishers include the Burrow Cheltenham British Colour Series and various other unidentified printers. Dimensions: Approximately 140mm x 90mm each.

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