Online auction of antiques, furniture, and numerous costume jewellery lots.
Lot 316:
Large Collection of 200 Various Age Postcards, Edwardian to Mid-20th Century
Description
This extensive assortment comprises approximately 200 various age postcards and related ephemera, spanning the late 19th century through to the mid-20th century. The collection features a diverse range of subject matter, including Edwardian motoring scenes such as an early 20th-century card depicting a couple in a vintage open-top motor car captioned Merry goes the time when the heart is young. Humorous and novelty examples are present, including a comic illustration titled Taking in the mail bags and a theatrical card featuring red stockings. The lot contains a significant topographical section with landscapes, street scenes, and architectural views in various formats, including colour lithographs, sepia tones, and real photo postcards (RPPCs). Notable commemorative items include a 1953 souvenir card for the Coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. The collection also includes seasonal greetings and religious verses, many featuring contemporary handwritten messages and postal history. This lot offers a comprehensive overview of social history and the Golden Age of postcards, including potential early Gruss Aus examples and various commercial imprints from the United Kingdom and abroad. Dimensions: Approximately 140mm x 90mm.
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