| MAPS |
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723 |
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BARTHOLOMEW'S ''CITIZENS' ATLAS'' (c1880) Group of 47 double-page coloured maps (470 x 360mm); fine. Also four WWI maps inc. 1915 linen field map of Gallipoli (1:20,000) and a fine copy of Ward Lock's Red Guide to Belgium (1913). **/*** |
£40 |
|
724 |
|
BRITISH GUIANA: A mid 19th century disbound and mounted map (14"x11") of British Guyana with four engraved scenes inc. Georgetown, Christmas Cataract etc. Drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin with illustrations drawn and engraved by H Winkles. *** |
£60 |
|
725 |
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CHINA - "THE 'DAILY MAIL' MAP OF THE WAR IN CHINA" c.1901 and published by G. Philip & Son Ltd., London following the Boxer Rebellion of 1900 against foreign powers in China. Consists of a linen-backed, folding map housed in a fine red hard cover; the map itself is divided into a main map (showing Treaty Ports, railways and sea routes), 2 smaller maps and a diagram of Peking. Scarce and in fine condition. *** |
£22 |
|
726 |
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CHINA: STANFORD'S MAP OF EASTERN CHINA, JAPAN & KOREA (1904) Detailed, attractive colour-printed map (680 x 525mm), linen-backed & folding between cloth boards. Extremely fine condition except for a pin-hole in each corner. Unusual. ***/**** |
£40 |
|
727 |
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CHINA: SHANTUNG PROVINCE: POSTAL MAP (1020 x 690mm) mounted on linen in silk-covered hard covers (spine worn) showing different classes of PO, courier services, rural deliveries etc. Printed in Chinese & English. Attractive, fine & unusual. *** |
£50 |
|
728 |
|
"THE 'DAILY MAIL' SPECIAL MAP OF THE FAR EAST" (c.1900) published by George Philip & Son, Ltd., London and consisting of a large folding linen backed map mounted in a hard-backed cover and showing such features as Treaty Ports open to foreign trade, steamer routes, railways, etc. Good condition for its age. **/*** |
£18 |
|
729 |
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'CARTE ROUTIÉRE ET POSTALE DE FRANCE' (1861, Andriveau-Goujon, Paris) Large (960 x 840mm) colour-printed map of France showing roads & railways etc. Mounted on canvas, folding into a cased cover (detached, some wear); some toning. *** |
£25 |
|
730 |
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FRANCE: 'CARTE SPECIALE DES CHEMINS DE FER' (Riveau-Goujon, Paris, 1879) Large (920 x 820mm) colour-printed map of France illustrating the railway companies' routes with a vignette map of Paris. Mounted on canvas; damp-staining affecting most folds & slight creasing. Original case damp-stained. ** |
£30 |
|
731 |
|
G.B. - COUNTY MAP AND DISTANCE TABLE OF WARWICKSHIRE FROM MATHEW SIMONS "NEW DIRECTION FOR ENGLISH TRAVELLER" (1643) engraved area 4"x 4", hand coloured in outline with good margins. Engraved by Jacob van Lengeren. The mileage between post towns is shown in tabular form. Birmingham is spelt both as "Bromisham" and "Bremicham". Also included is the 10"x 8", hand coloured, road map of Warwickshire (1 Jan. 1793) by John Cary, Surveyor of the Roads for the General Post Office. Fine maps, ideal for the postal historian. *** PHOTO - see plate no. 5 |
£100 |
|
732 |
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G.B. - "AN ACCURATE MAP OF NORTH WALES", BY THOMAS BOWLES (c.1760) "Improved from the Best Surveys & Intelligences and Illustrated with Historical Extracts Relative to its Air, Soil, Natural Produce, Trade Manufactures &c." Printed for T. Bowles in St. Pauls Churchyard, John Tinney & Robt. Sayer in Fleet Street & John Bowles & Son in Cornhill. Detailed map 20"x 26", copper engraved on thick paper, hand coloured in outline. Ornamental title cartouche. Unusually, the map depicts roads and gives distances between towns. Handsome map, suitable for framing. Trimmed close to border on upper edge, two small marginal tears neatly reinforced on reverse. ** |
£60 |
|
733 |
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G.B. - "A NEW MAP OF THE ROADS OF ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND, WITH THE DISTANCES IN MEASURED MILES FROM PLACE TO PLACE" (1 Jan. 1800) copper engraved travelling map 30"x 24". Hand coloured in outline, dissected on linen and folding into original slipcase. Includes the days of sailing and routes of packet boats. Printed and published by Laurie & Whittle, Fleet Street. *** |
£60 |
|
734 |
|
G.B. - 'A NEW COUNTY MAP OF SUSSEX' (1808, Smith, London) A detailed coloured map of the County divided into rapes & hundreds; mounted on linen (540 x 460mm) with original case. Heavy foxing and some separation along folds. ** |
£30 |
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735 |
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G.B. - 'BROOKES' TRAVELLING COMPANION THROUGH ENGLAND & WALES' (1812) Hand-coloured map mounted on linen (575 x 510mm) with finely-engraved vignette of Britannia, clearly-marked mail roads etc. Some general toning & foxing; enclosed in original labelled case (worn). ** |
£30 |
|
736 |
|
G.B. - 'WALLIS'S NEW TRAVELLING MAP OF ENGLAND AND WALES with part of SCOTLAND...' showing principal roads & distances; 1815 edition coloured and mounted on linen (480 x 600mm) in original card case (worn & stained). Some light discoloration and wear but attractive & unusual. **/*** |
£40 |
|
737 |
|
G.B. - 'CARY'S Reduction of his Large MAP of ENGLAND and WALES with part of SCOTLAND etc.' 1819 edition mounted on linen (640 x 760 mm) with details of turnpike roads, canals etc. and with the unusual contemporary addition of neat bands of colouring indicating postal routes & distances etc. Some wear and discoloration. Original case worn. ** |
£60 |
|
738 |
|
G.B. - 'CIRCULATION OF LETTERS' - WYLD'S Map of England & Wales (c1820) showing 'Mail Coaches, Riding Work and Foot Posts' and with separate maps of the Penny Posts of Manchester, Newcastle & Bristol, mounted on linen (900 x 750mm). Contemporary division into seven areas, each with a gentleman's name written in ink - possibly PO Surveyors.Very fine & fresh with original label (worn). *** |
£50 |
|
739 |
|
G.B. - 'CARY'S Reduction of his Large MAP of ENGLAND and WALES with part of SCOTLAND etc.' 1823 edition dissected & mounted on linen (640 x 760 mm), with turnpike roads, distances, canals etc. Some light, contemporary ink notes of an 1838 sea voyage. Original case worn and splitting otherwise fine. **/*** |
£60 |
|
740 |
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G.B. - MOGG'S 'NEW MAP OF ENGLAND AND WALES' (1825) Fine hand-coloured map showing cross roads, railways etc. (1080 x 1225mm) mounted on linen in original case (worn). **/*** |
£30 |
|
741 |
|
G.B. - 'THE OFFICIAL TRAVELLING MAP OF ENGLAND & WALES' (1825, Bingley, London) Hand-coloured and mounted on canvas (600 x 480mm) with original labelled case. Well-used, showing some general discoloration & wear. ** |
£20 |
|
742 |
|
G.B. - 'A NEW MAP OF THE COUNTY OF WARWICK' (1827, Smith & Sons, London) Fine detailed & coloured county map mounted on linen (480 x 510mm). *** |
£40 |
|
743 |
|
G.B. - MAP OF SOUTH WALES, DEPICTING THE MAIL COACH ROADS (1833) detailed, hand coloured, folding, copper engraved map 25"x 32", dissected on linen. Drawn from trigonometrical surveys. Published by J. & A. Walker, Russell Square, London. Clearly distinguishing between mail coach roads, turnpike roads and cross roads. An accurate, handsome map extending to the northern boundaries of Cardiganshire and Radnorshire. *** |
£60 |
|
744 |
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G.B. - "CARY'S SIX SHEET MAP OF ENGLAND AND WALES WITH PART OF SCOTLAND" (1836) detailed, hand coloured map 54"x 42", dissected on linen, variant edition issued in three sections and folding into slipcase. Clearly distinguishing the mail roads, turnpike roads and bye roads. Compiled from the most recent sources, one of which was John Cary's own 1/2" to the mile map, surveyed for the Post Office and published in 1832. A handsome map. *** |
£100 |
|
745 |
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G.B. - 'BETTS'S NEW ITINERANT & COMMERCIAL MAP OF ENGLAND & WALES' (London, 1839) showing railway lines, turnpikes, canals etc. Large (930 x 760mm) hand-coloured map mounted on linen and in cloth-covered case. Some toning and dust. **/*** |
£30 |
|
746 |
|
G.B. - MAP BY DELAMARCHE, ETC: 1849 coloured map 41cm x 29cm (some marginal tears) with another Delamarche map of Africa with enlarged section of Egypt & the Nile Delta. Plus two fine hand coloured historical maps of Britain under Roman & Anglo-Saxon rule by Houze. (4 maps) **/*** |
£25 |
|
747 |
|
G.B. - 'TRAVELLING MAP OF SCOTLAND' Engraved for the Scottish Tourist (Murphy, Edinburgh c1850) with inset maps of the Shetland & Orkney Islands and showing coach & packet routes; hand-coloured and mounted on linen (500 x 340mm) folding between hard covers. *** |
£25 |
|
748 |
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G.B. - G.P.O. CIRCULATION MAP FOR SCOTLAND (1896) showing delivery routes of rural postmen, tricycle posts, mail packets, railways etc. A large (1080 x 850mm) detailed map mounted on linen with slightly worn slipcase; drawing-pin holes at the corners otherwise very fine. *** |
£50 |
|
749 |
|
G.B. - "Britannia, Volume the First, or an Illustration of the Kingdom of England and Dominion of Wales by a Geographical and Historical Description of the Roads thereof". 1939 reprint published by Alexander Duckham & Co. (100pp). **/*** |
£30 |
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750 |
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GERMANY: 'POST und REISE-KARTE von DEUTSCHLAND' (J.Perthes, Gotha, 1831) - fine, detailed folding map of Germany and parts of neighbouring countries with post-roads, distances etc. Mounted on linen (600 x 520mm) with hand-coloured boundaries etc. Attractive. *** |
£40 |
|
751 |
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GERMANY: 'POST und REISE-KARTE von DEUTSCHLAND' (Perthes, Gotha 1835) Hand-coloured and mounted on linen (960 x 940mm); very finely-printed, covering a substantial area of Europe with post-roads etc. well annotated. Original labelled card case (worn).Very attractive. *** |
£50 |
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752 |
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GERMANY: 'POST und REISE-KARTE von DEUTSCHLAND' (Hendschel, Frankfurt c1845) - Large (1260 x 1040mm) hand-coloured map of Germany & Europe, mounted on linen; packed with detailed information on postal routes and with three rate tables pasted on the reverse. Fine & attractive. *** |
£50 |
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753 |
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INDIA: MANBHOOM DISTRICT - Circuit Map (1867) - large-scale (1 mile to 1inch) detailed map of Borobhoom & Cossyepara with landscape features, temples, indigo factories etc. Printed in black and mounted on linen (760 x 600mm); some toning & chipping but an unusual item. ** |
£15 |
|
754 |
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INDOCHINA: c1940 Airman's large-scale double-sided maps of Indochina, Thailand & China printed on silk; also a March 1944 silk map of Occupied France showing German patrols & coastal defence areas. Mainly v.fine - one is stained. Uncommon & attractive. (4 maps). **/*** |
£75 |
|
755 |
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IRELAND - "A MAPP OF THE KINGDOM OF IRELAND", BY HENRY PRATT (1705, re-issued c.1751) large, folding map 62"x 58", hand coloured and dissected on linen. Copper engraved by John Harris and published by George Grierson with a dedication to the members of the Irish Parliament in Dublin. Detailed map of the whole of Ireland, including roads and distances between towns. Decorative pictorial heading and cartouche, flanked by street plans of Athlone, Belfast, Carrickfergus, Coleraine, Cork, Fort Charlemont, Drogheda, Dublin, Duncannon, Galway, Limerick, Londonderry & Waterford, plans of Cork harbour and Kinsail harbour and a panorama of Kilkenny. At the foot is an index of place names. Some minor flaws, which do not detract from an exceptional, highly decorative map, worthy of permanent display. **/*** PHOTO - see plate no. 5 |
£1000 |
|
756 |
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IRELAND - "MAP OF THE CIRCULATION OF LETTERS IN IRELAND" (c.1838) folding map, dissected on linen 33"x 28". Outline map and post towns printed but routes of mail coaches, mail cars, horse posts and foot posts and distances between post towns, entered neatly in manuscript, with different coloured inks. Original map drawn by John Lees, G.P.O. and engraved by G. Fleming, Essex Quay, Dublin. Also listing the current postal rates (commencing @ 2d. under 7 Irish miles) and the itineraries of 12 mail coach routes from Dublin and the times of 19 cross mails. Rare map (ex Willcocks). *** |
£200 |
|
757 |
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"MINIATURE ATLAS AND GAZETTEER" (c.1891, 160pp.) by J.G.Bartholomew. An extremely detailed small handbook with world maps (all in colour), geographical statistics and miniature gazetteer; some damage and staining to outer covers but maps themselves are fine. ** |
£25 |
|
758 |
Q |
"MISR AIR LINES MAP OF AIR ROUTES" 1937-38 two tone maps of the air routes operated by the MISR Airline in fold out card cover (8pp) printed both sides with adverts ("For Passengers IDRIS Table Waters Always the Best"!). Scarce and attractive.*** |
£36 |
|
759 |
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POST ROAD MAP OF THE WHOLE OF THE UNITED NETHERLANDS & NORTHERN PARTS OF FRANCE & GERMANY (1817) "compiled from the most recent authorities" and published by Charles Smith, "Mapseller Extraordinary to the Prince Regent", London. Detailed, folding, engraved, traveller's map, coloured in outline and dissected on linen 32"x 34". Extending from Dieppe west to Munich and Kiel south to Orleans. "Particularly distinguishing the different travelling roads and the post stations, with the number of posts between each station." *** |
£50 |
|
760 |
|
POLAND: 'LA POLOGNE Dressée sur ce qu'en ont donné...' by De l'Isle, (Paris 1703) - a fine, detailed map of Poland with parts of Prussia, Hungary & Russia, dissected and mounted on blue canvas (640 x 480mm); some light staining but very attractive and unusual. *** |
£70 |
|
761 |
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POST ROAD MAP OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL, PUBLISHED IN PARIS DURING THE NAPOLEONIC OCCUPATION OF SPAIN (1810) "Carte des Routes Postes et Itineraires d'Espagne et de Portugal", drawn by Lapie, published by Charles Picquet, engraver of maps to the Emperor Napoleon. Hand coloured, folding map 21"x 27", dissected on linen, distinguishing clearly between three different types of routes: "Routes de postes montées avec voitures"; "Idem... avec chevaux"; "Routes des postes non montees". Detailed and attractive travelling map with publisher's label bearing the imperial eagle. *** |
£100 |
|
762 |
|
TRANSVAAL: GOLD-MINING MAPS: Three large-scale coloured maps printed on linen, showing postal information, mining claims etc. Troye's map of Transvaal II & III (1892) and Jeppe's Transvaal Sheet 4. Condition ranges from very fine to foxed. Unusual. **/*** |
£50 |
|
763 |
|
USA: c1822 Hand coloured maps of the United States , pre Texas & New Mexico, (Engr. B.Tanner), and another of Mexico including New Mexico & Texas with description, population etc.(1822 J. Finlayson from Humbolt's Map). Both 56 x 45 cms. Some foxing. Very attractive & historical. ** |
£40 |
| MATCHBOX LABELS |
|
764 |
|
MATCHBOX LABELS: A World Wide collection of matchbox labels housed in five albums with many countries represented inc. Finland, GB, Germany, Sweden, Japan and Yugoslavia. Offered on behalf of Scope Charity. (Qty.). *** |
£40 |
| PICTURE POSTCARDS |
| ** |
765 |
|
MISCELLANY: Selection of early postcards inc. 6 different Liebig cards "LHASSA, CITTA SANTA DEL LAMAISMO", 4 postally used Colonel SF Cody cards, 6 unused Royal Naval & Military Tournament Olympia cards, other military plus approximately 140 cards with views, comedy, romance etc mostly used. Interesting group. (Approx. 170 cards). |
£85 |
|
766 |
|
MISCELLANY: Selection of chromo-litho cards c1895-1910 inc. a fine Tuck's mechanical Christmas card showing a squirrel tickling an owl, Tuck's 'Calendar' series - Louis Wain's ''District Visitors'', CWS advertising card with Bob Cratchit & Tiny Tim, London Hotel cards (3), Mail-related pair and 'Hands across the Ocean' cards (8 different). A good lot in fine condition. (16) *** |
£50 |
|
767 |
|
MISCELLANY of cards incl. 1914 coloured card depicting an early aviator with a black satchel appended to his 'plane containing a strip of views of Haslemere, 1919 coloured card of the airship "La République", WWI period coloured card (sadly creased) of the submarine B5 arriving at supply base, much Lynton & Lynmouth interest, Belgian views, South African stamps on Union-Castle cards with Southampton Paquebot slogans, etc. (Qty.) **/*** |
£40 |
|
768 |
|
ALBUM with the interesting range of coloured & black/white cards (unused and used) inc. Valentines, Birthday, Christmas, Easter and New Year greetings. Some better cards in evidence inc. four unused stylised Japanese cards with black, gold & white drawings of lakeside scenes, Hold to light coloured card entitled "The Sculptors Vision", a set of six coloured cards entitled "La Jolie Boulonaise" depicting a pretty young French girl "crabbing", two "Tuck's" Thanksgiving cards and much more. (Approx. 160 cards). **/*** |
£250 |
|
769 |
|
ALBUM with the interesting range of coloured & black/white cards covering a wide range of topics and with a good selection of real photo types inc. some WWI/military interest, portraits of Queen Alexandra, etc. (Approx. 150). **/*** |
£200 |
|
770 |
|
CELEBRATIONS - 1909 HUDSON FULTON: Official cards issued by Redfield Brothers of N. York numbered 2 (used to Belgium), 30, 50 (used to France), 56 and 72. Also another card published by Valentine & son of N. York used to Belgium. Some small faults & the latter is thinned. **/*** |
£60 |
|
771 |
|
EARLY CARDS - GERMANY & SWITZERLAND: c1895-1910 inc. chromo-litho & photographic 'Gruss Aus' and armorial types, views, hotels and a Swiss stamp card. (15) *** |
£35 |
|
772 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1893 COLUMBIAN/CHICAGO: A group of thirteen unused different cards by Girsch & Roehsler showing various exhibition buildings. The majority are fine. *** |
£100 |
|
773 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1893 COLUMBIAN/CHICAGO: A selection of unused (8) and used (3, inc. one cut down and on creased) Official Souvenir Postal Cards by. C.W. Goldsmith, agent for the USA and printed by American Lithographic Co. N.Y. The unused are fine. **/*** PHOTO - see plate no. 6 |
£75 |
|
774 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1893 COLUMBIAN/CHICAGO: A single unused 1c coloured card of the Machinery Building. Fine. ***/**** PHOTO - see plate no. 6 |
£40 |
|
775 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1893 COLUMBIAN/CHICAGO: Five unused examples produced by Girson & Roehsler. Three have faults. **/*** |
£30 |
|
776 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1894 CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION: An unused card by L.G. HERGERT and lithographed by Schmidt L & L Co. San Francisco with a view of Cairo Street. One corner creased but a very scarce card. **/*** PHOTO - see plate no. 6 |
£80 |
|
777 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1894 CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION: An unused card by G.L. Hergbert, lithographed by Schmidt L & L Co. San Francisco showing Administration, Agriculture and Horticulture. Corner fault, a very scarce card. ** PHOTO - see plate no. 6 |
£80 |
|
778 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1897 TENNESSEE: An unused card of the "Children's Building Tennessee Exposition 1897" held at Nashville. Fine. **** PHOTO - see plate no. 6 |
£70 |
|
779 |
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EXPOSITIONS - 1897 TENNESSEE: An unused card of the "Woman's Building Tennessee Exposition 1897" held at Nashville. Fine. **** PHOTO - see plate no. 6 |
£70 |
|
780 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1897 TENNESSEE: An unused card of a "Birdseye View of Tennessee Exposition 1897" held at Nashville. Very minor crease. A rare card. *** PHOTO - see plate no. 6 |
£50 |
|
781 |
|
EXPOSITIONS/ANNIVERSARY: 1897 National Saengerfest Philadelphia card used to Germany, some surface faults. 1898 50th Anniversary of the State of Wisconsin, two unused cards published by E.C. Kropp of Milwaukee, one a little foxed, one fine. 1915 San Francisco Exposition unused card published by the Exposition Publishing Co. ** |
£30 |
|
782 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI: Seven cards issued by the U.S. Postal card Co. of Omaha uprated with 1c green and used from Madison Square Station N. Y. to Paris on 28 April 1903. Also an unused card from the same set of ten. A few rust spots around the adhesives but a scarce lot. *** PHOTO - see plate no. 6 |
£100 |
|
783 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1900 PARIS: The unused (8) and used (4) selection of cards produced by various companies inc. Ste. Lyon. Photo (3), F. Ollivier, Archts. (2), Kahn, Freres & Zabern (used to Cliche) and P.S. & D. (3, inc. two used). Also two unrelated unused cards of the same period. Some with faults. **/*** |
£50 |
|
784 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1900 PARIS: A selection of six cards by J.G. & P, Raphael Tuck, Carl Reidelbach & Cie, Kunstverlag of Zurich (used in June to Zurich with 5c tied by a readable "PARIS EXPOSITION" c.d.s.) and K.F. editeurs (3, inc. one to Marseilles). Some small faults but a colourful lot. **/*** |
£40 |
|
785 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1900 PARIS: Six cards inc. one used and two that when joined make a panoramic view of the exposition. Some faults at corners. ** |
£40 |
|
786 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1900 PARIS: Three excellent cards by Kahn Freres & Zabern inc. one used. Some minor faults but a good trio. *** |
£30 |
|
787 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1901 BUFFALO: Seven unused and two used cards produced by The Niagara Envelope Manufactory, lithographed by Gies & Co. of Buffalo. Also three other used cards of the exposition. A fine group. *** PHOTO - see plate no. 6 |
£100 |
|
788 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1904 ST. LOUIS: A selection of ten cards inc. five used (one with adhesive removed), with examples issued by Dr. Trenkler Co., Leipzig, Series 595 Nos. 1 to 3, Buxton & Skinner "Palace of Varied Industries" & "Palace of Education" (both used to France with special cancel.) and an unused (creased) card issued by the Singer sowing machine co. Some faults on a few but a good group. **/*** |
£80 |
|
789 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1904 ST. LOUIS: A group of unused (4) and used (3, one with adhesive removed) cards of a metallic appearance produced by Samuel Couples Envelope Co. of St. Louis, who were the sole World fair stationers. The designs are apparently executed by Wunderlich. Some minor faults but an attractive lot. **/*** PHOTO - plate no. 6 |
£80 |
|
790 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1904 ST. LOUIS: Seven cards addressed to Germany with messages but not sent and another to Switzerland (adhesive removed) published by Hesse Envelope Co. of St Louis. Fine. *** |
£55 |
|
791 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1904 ST. LOUIS: An unused (3) and used (9, inc. three with stamps removed) selection inc. examples published/distributed by Geo. Coldeway, I. Benyakar, being an Egyptian UPU card of "Celebrated Egyptian Mosque", Samuel Couples, National Art Views (2) and Sunday Post Despatch (4). One with exhibition cancel. Very mixed condition, some are creased. **/**** |
£50 |
|
792 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1904 ST. LOUIS: A group of seven unused (one with small corner crease) and one used in 1904 (20 Nov.) from N. York to Brighton cards from a set produced by the Samuel Couples Envelope Co. from designs by C. Graham. Mostly fine. *** |
£50 |
|
793 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1904 ST. LOUIS: Ten unused cards by J. Kochler. Some corner faults due mainly to the cards having been kept in an album for many years. ** |
£40 |
|
794 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1904 ST. LOUIS: An unused embossed card produced by P. Taugkert of Germany of "ST. LOUIS. U.S.A. 1904 THE CASKADES" given with the Compliments of Famous St. Louis. A most attractive item. Two corners missing. ** |
£30 |
|
795 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1905 LEWIS & CLARK/PORTLAND: Three used and one unused cards published/printed by The Lewis & Clark Exposition Co, the used with special 1905 World Fair cancels. Also a used card published by Frank S. Sayer of Denver. Some with faults. **/*** |
£50 |
|
796 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1907 JAMESTOWN: An unused metallic effect card produced by Raphael Tuck of the "Palace of Manufactures and Liberal Arts", corner crease. Also a card used to Austria produced by A.C. Bosselman of N. York and another by an unknown publisher addressed but not posted. Small faults. ** |
£30 |
|
797 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1915 PAN-PACIFIC/PANAMA - CALIFORNIA: 1915 Three unused cards of the Pacific - Panama Exposition, published by Exposition Pub. Co. of San Francisco (2) & P.P.I.E. Novelty Co. of San Francisco plus a used card. Also an unused card of the Panama-California Exposition held at San Diego published by Eno & Matteson of San Diego. A good group. *** |
£50 |
|
798 |
|
EXPOSITIONS - 1915 PAN-PACIFIC: A large advertising "Mailing Card" produced by the Karle Litho Co. of N. York to advertise the "Victor Exhibit". The card when opened out gives a 3D view of a couple seated in front of a record player. Minor faults. **/*** PHOTO - see plate no. 6 |
£40 |
|
799 |
|
FOOTBALL - 1919 S. AMERICAN COMPETITION: A rare unused card advertising "3D CAMPEONATO SUD-AMERICO DE FOOTBALL/DE 3 A 31 DE MAIO DE 1919 NO RIO DE JANEIRO". A little toned on reverse. **/*** |
£30 |
|
800 |
|
GEORGE WASHINGTON: 1909-15 Four used cards of George Washington. Some minor creasing. Also 1915 National Convention on Labor Day at Chicago, used "silk" card. (5 cards). **/*** |
£40 |
|
801 |
|
MOTOR RACING - GORDON BENNETT: 1905 An interesting group of unused cards (24) issued by G. Delaunay, Edit - Clermont-Ferrand showing places conected with the 1905 Gordon Bennett race. Mainly fine. ***/**** PHOTO - see plate no. 6 |
£240 |
|
802 |
|
MOTOR RACING - GORDON BENNETT ELIMINATOIRES/CIRCUIT D'AUVERGNE: 1905 series of twelve cards by Blot of Lyon used from the same correspondence to Paris with views of the "Circuit D'Auvergne" each stating that the prize of 100,000fr. had been donated by L'Auto. A few small faults but an exceptional set. *** PHOTO - see plate no. 6 |
£100 |
|
803 |
|
MOTOR RACING: 1905-13 selection of cards by various publishers inc. P. Blin, Blot and L. Hirondelle of motor races inc. 1906 Circuit of Sarthe, Tha Ascension Puy-de-Dome with an advertisement for Pneumatics "CONTINENTAL", 1907 Circuit De La Seine (6, inc. four with advertisement for Au Grand Bon Marche', 1913 Le Mans and a real photo card . Mostly fine. (13 cards). **/**** PHOTO - see plate no. 6 |
£100 |
|
804 |
|
MOTOR RACING: 1907-08 group of unused (4) and used (1) cards by L'hirondelle of Paris, nearly all showing drivers and their fantastic cars which competed in the 1907/08 "Circuit de la Seine-Inferieure". A few with very small faults but mostly fine. (34 cards). *** |
£300 |
|
805 |
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OLYMPICS: 1924 unused set of eight 15c Pasteur cards by E Blanche with stylised designs depicting Tennis, Rugby (tiny corner crease), Rowing, Running, Jumping, Wrestling, Boxing and Javelin Throwing contained in the original illustrated packet. The packet is very slightly foxed otherwise a fine and very rare set. ***/**** PHOTO - see plate no. 7 |
£500 |
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806 |
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OLYMPICS: 1924 set (?) of ten cards by Kolarsine (coloured designs) showing Wrestling, Football, Hurdling, Discus Throwing, Rugby, Running (used, corner crease), Swimming (used, corner crease), Tennis (used, small surface fault), Epee and Boxing (torn). A rare group. **/*** PHOTO - see plate no. 7 |
£250 |
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807 |
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OLYMPICS - 1936 BERLIN: Two unused and three used cards advertising the 1936 Olympics of Berlin, also three used cards advertising the 1936 Winter Olympics at Garmisch. Poor to fine (8 cards). */*** PHOTO - see plate no. 7 |
£55 |
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808 |
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QUINTON A.R.: A used and unused collection of different (530) cards plus a letter card of Canterbury and a priced catalogue. Mostly fine. **/*** |
£240 |
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809 |
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RAILWAYS - Large collection of mint coloured Railway PPC's, GNER, LNER, LSWR, GWR, Lancs. & Yorks., N. Stafford, London, Brighton & S. Coast Railway etc. majority of which are engines and carriages with some Railway Stations and 9 internal carriage views. A fine and varied selection. (215 + 10 modern).**/*** |
£200 |
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810 |
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RAILWAYS - Similar smaller collection of mint black & white Railway Postcards inc. 85 engines & carriages, 8 internal details and 6 Signal Boxes & Signals. Good lot. (99 cards). **/*** |
£100 |
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811 |
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SALMON OF SEVENOAKS: An exceptional collection of used and unused card published by J. Salmon of Sevenoaks, Kent with some complete sets. The majority of scenes taken from the paintings of A.R. Quinton but other artists are represented. Mostly fine. (2,800 cards approx.) Also a few modern cards and some plastic envelopes. **/*** |
£1500 |