CLA Auction 188

POSTCARDS

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Lot Symbols Description Estimate
721 PC c1905-20 collection of Post Cards in old album (c170); plus collection of mainly modern erotic or risque Post Cards in album (c110).  $100 - $150
722 L LITERATURE:  "Erotic Postcards" (1977) by Jones and Ouellette, 127pp (minor tones) profusely illustrated in colour. An essential work for the collector of this genre.  $150 - $200
723 PC AUSTRALIA:  Fine selection of post cards including Aborigines (2), Artisits (8) with Turner (5), Boer War, Melbourne & Suburbs, various buidlings streetscapes, one taxed, Royal Navy unused set of 6 by Valentine, Queensland Toogoolawah unused set of 8 views, Sydney Harbour, etc, mixed unused and used. Generally fine. (58) $150 - $200
724 PC AUSTRALIA:  1903 "New South Wales Letter Card" in green-blue (2) printed by the "Examiner" Lauceston each with different views (4) and sealing flap - one ragged, also souvenir Letterette for Sydney Harbour Bridge. (3) $50 - $60
725 PC AUSTRALIA:  "Paddle Steamers" collection superbly annotated on leaves as one frame exhibit containing post cards, mostly in colour of vessels on the Murray or Murrumbigee rivers, various vessels, some cards South Australia Tourist Bureau issue, used/unused. Fine exhibit. (22) $300 - $400
726 PC AUSTRALIA:  ARTISTS: Phil May, "The Humour of Life" series 6075, complete set, fine. (6) $180 - $200
727 PC EXHIBITIONS:  1937 Paris International Exposition: Exhibition post cards collection (82), one showing Australian pavilion; plus special Railways pass with map of Paris, fair to fine. (Total 83) $250 - $300
728 PC MILITARY:  1900 Boer War Post Cards, featuring Boer War leaders & patriotic messages, Raphael Tuck & Sons Empire Postcards Nos.406-17. Superb condition, one showing Lt.Colonel R.S.S.Baden-Powell. (12) $700 - $800
729 PC MILITARY:  c1914-19 WWI Post Cards collection in album, most appear to be Belgian, including sets "Le Guerre en Lorraine" & "Bourg-Leopold - Les Zwanses au Camp", some used with military postmarks. (150+) $100 - $150
730 PC MILITARY:  c1914-19 WWI post cards in album, many of 'Kamp Van Beverloo', few in colour, etc, views of bomb damage, troops, few humourous, etc. (200) $80 - $100