CLA Auction 202

POSTCARDS

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Lot Symbols Description Estimate
1117 PC Post cards range in box, mostly European greeting type cards. (800) $60 - $80
1118 PC ARCTIC & ANTARCTIC:  North Pole: 1897 "Andree" Expedition to the North Pole, an interesting group comprising black & white cards (4, one inscr. "GRUSS VOM NORPOL"), colour (2, one Leibig trade card) plus modern reproductions (2). Scarce selection. (8) $250 - $300
1119 PC AUSTRALIA:  c1900-10 Post Cards, nearly all Victoria, noted Melbourne Zoo (5), Bendigo (5), Diamond Creek Township, Beechworth. (Total 35) $80 - $100
1120 PC AUSTRALIA:  J.A.Turner Artist's postcards, almost complete set of this popular artist (only two missing), including the rare cards "Refreshments", "Repairs", "Tired" & "A Dangerous Visitor". [The set listed by Kornan in 1987 at $1500]. (44) $800 - $1000
1121 PC AUSTRALIA:  Phil May Artist's postcards, "The Humour of Life", series 6075, complete set, fine. (6) $100 - $120
1122 PC AUSTRALIA:  Australian Explorers, comprising Eyre, Sturt, Flinders, Hume & Bass (5 from the set of 6). Rare Tasmanian series, few minor faults. (5) $120 - $150
1123 PC EXHIBITIONS:  1905 Liege Exposition in Belgium, selection of postcards (includes three in colour), all used to Hungary with frankings tied by Exposition postmarks, scenes of participating country pavilions, etc.  (20) $300 - $350
1124 PC GERMANY:  c1929 real photo Post Cards, showing Wedding of English Footballer; King George V inspecting King's Cup aeroplanes; Lawn Mower racing. Unusual and scarce. (3) $60 - $80