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Lot 300:
A Large Collection of 200 Various Age Postcards, Early to Mid-20th Century
Description
This substantial archive comprises 200 various age postcards, offering a comprehensive overview of visual culture from the Golden Age of postcards (c. 1900–1920) through to the 1940s. The lot includes a diverse array of printing techniques such as chromolithography, colour lithography, real photo postcards (RPPCs), and monochrome halftone prints. Subject matter is varied, featuring humorous and satirical comic cards including the titled piece His Luggage, alongside a significant topographical section with European views of Lausanne, the Alps, and French architectural sites such as the Comédie. Notable items include a large-format black and white photographic portrait of a gentleman and various sentimental greeting cards with floral motifs and poetic verses such as To Thee and Loving Greeting. The collection serves as a significant record of social history and early 20th-century visual culture from various European and domestic publishers. Dimensions approximately 140mm x 90mm to 165mm x 115mm.
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