Postcard sale 1
TOPICAL POSTCARD FIXED PRICE SALE....A to N


Terms and conditions

All prices quoted are in C$.

Cards are unused and standard size unless indicated otherwise.


Grading standards
MINT=As issued...EX=May be used, front is unmarked, problem free card.
VG=Very Good, may be used. Front good w/slt creases or rounded corners.
G=Good, like VG but more damage visible...AV=Average, with even more damage.

ABBEYS

BUCKLAND Abbey #1335 (Engl) Sharp clear view of the building and surrounding grounds. VG+ real photo study.Postally used w/1910 RSO cancel...$3.00


ADVERTISING

Pair of cards, color lithos. One showing mother knitting and little girl listening. The other shows two women carding wool while little boy spins a wheel. Both advertise "Bensdorp Blau der best Cacao." One card is MINT and other nearly so but with one corner scuffed. The pair...$9.00

Another "Bensdorp Blau der best Cacao" card. Color litho, two men talking to little girl. MINT...$5.00

Real photo. Composite view type showing four different views of the Canadian west. This was issued to encourage immigration to Canada. VG+...$7.00

Artistic depiction Lake Como..Italy, mountains, lake, dwellings and stone wall in front. Sign to one side says " Wear the wood Milne heel pad doubles the wear of your boots." VG+ Color litho by Horrocks & Co. Unused...$25.00

Vert format. Artists depiction of a sexy showgirl's head , wearing a typical Carmen Miranda outfit, at the COPACABANA (New York.) Got to be early cause the minimum (as outlined on card) is $7.50 Saturdays!! Oh, for the good old days! Color litho McGregor press NYC. EX. Unused...$7.00

"Folly pier, Folly beach S.C." People on the beach, large building (on pilings) in the background w/sign "Folly pier dancing" and a large COCA COLA sign on nearly half the roof. Linen, Tichnor #77320. EX. Postally used w/smudged cancel...$7.00

Vert format. "Obtainable at all grocers LIPTON'S TEAS COFFEES no package genuine without this signature." Shows container of tea at left and can of coffee at right. Surrounded by many flowers w/names underneath and below names some indication of what that flower stands for. For example, Deep red rose...signifies love. Color litho, undiv. back. VG. Unused...$25.00

Vert format. Artist depiction of young girl in 19th Century clothing, seated at a writing desk, licking an envelope to seal it and get it ready for the mail. Envelope addressed to "Soap wrapper competition, Jos. Watsons & Sons Ltd., Matchless cleanser soap works, Leeds." Color litho, issued by Watson's matchless cleanser. VG+. Unused...$10.00

NOT a P/card, just a nice early UNUSED blotter advertising Kellogg's rice crispies. Bowl of cereal, w/three sprites and write-up to right.Color litho. #C40-500. MINT...$5.00...Another blotter extolling the virtues of Kellogg's whole wheat Krumbles. Color litho. #NO-8660. MINT...$4.00

While on the subject of Kellogg's here are (2) super cards showing the Kellogg factory interior. One of the packing room showing three ladies packing the boxes of cereal into cartons. Color litho. NEAR MINT...$15.00...The other card shows a room full of people who have obviously completed a "tour" and are enjoying refreshments.. Noted that these cards probably from the late 50s and were company handouts for the tour groups. Color litho. NEAR MINT...$10.00

Blotter....B/W litho. "Norwich Union fire insurance Society Ltd." Picture of Norwich cathedral in Engl. in middle. Company agents (probably Winnipeg) rubber stamp below. Blotter is strictly unused but has signs of wear. I grade it VG...$5.00

Another blotter.... Color litho. "G-B Radio & appliance Co." of Joliet (IL.) Reproduced artist depiction of "Winter's golden sunset" above. Calendar for February 1948 below. Unused and graded VG+...$5.00

Pair of color lithos, artist signed, depicting day/night views from "Top of the Mark" (Hotel Mark Hopkins) in San Francisco. People seated at tables near foreground. NEAR MINT...$8.00


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ALLIGATORS

"The round up" at the world's largest alligator-ostrich farm, St. Augustine, Fla., black man in amongst reptiles. VG+, Linen, Florida Souv. #64. Postally used w/1949 cancel...$5.00

"Feeding time at the Alligator farm Los Angeles." Man in white shirt hand-feeding a dozen or more alligators. Color litho, O. Newman co. #A112. Unused. VG...$5.00

"A Florida trained nurse." Two gators emerging from a lagoon and grabbing a baby right out of a carriage. Actually it's not a baby, just a DOLL. Color litho, JH Goodin #10155. Pencil WOB. VG...$6.00

"Joy riding. California alligator farm, Los Angeles, Calif." Young child on an alligator's back holding two reins fastened to a bridle over the gators snout. Going for a "walk." Color litho, Van Ornum #558, unused, lgt stains back. VG...$8.00


AMUSEMENT PARKS

"Beach in front of Casino, PORT STANLEY, Ont., Can." Dock behind. Many people in the water. Color litho Valentine & sons #112547. Traces of ccl on front. Postally used w/1920 ccl. VG...$6.00

"Silver Beach Amusement Park-ST. JOSEPH-BENTON HARBOR, MI." Aerial view circa 1949. Showing all of the roller coaster. Color litho by Twin City News. Stamps have been removed (Carefully) and there is a faint vert. Crease to right. Barely noticeable. VG...$6.00

"The giant Dipper. Hastings park, VANCOUVER, BC." Lovely color litho showing full side view of this Roller coaster (Long Gone!) Publ by Coast Publ. EX...$40.00

"Night view of P.N.E. VANCOUVER, BC." A roller coaster visible in distance. Many other rides noted. Fireworks at left. Chrome by Nat. Col. Prod. EX...$3.00

"Boat landing at Hanlon's point, Toronto, Canada." Boat Offloading walk-on passengers at terminal. Early 1900s. Color litho, Valentine & sons #106772. VG...$7.00

"Hanlan's point-TORONTO, Ont." Crowds of people on a Sunday afternoon in the early 1900s. The "Racer" ride to left, other rides in distance. Color litho by Valentine & Sons #105776. Postally used 1913. Heavy postal cancel on front. VG...$5.00

"Hurgle Gurgle HANLAN'S POINT, TORONTO ISLAND." Hurgle Gurgle prominently at left, people near foreground and (2) signs mid distance. 'Glass ball game- Ball Game for cigars.' Scene full of action. Color litho by Warwick Bros., #2655S. Album mount marks. VG++...$12.00

"Aerial swing. Island TORONTO (Hanlans point)" Framed B/W view of swing with all four cars in the air. Lacrosse field behind. Framed view is 2" x 3.5" centered on postcard. Surrounded on right by colored maple leaf. Caption top left "Land of the Maple." Bad news though, a 1/4" vert. rip top border. Not as bad as it sounds. VG...$5.00

"Hanlan's Point TORONTO Island." B/W litho. Taken from a different angle than above. Glass ball game for cigars fully visible to right. Thousands of people milling about. Lake boat noted in distance. View taken from a high point. Publ. by living camera ser. Postally used w/1910 cancel. Bottom left corner badly bent but not broken. VG...$6.00

"Steamer CANADIANA, Buffalo N.Y. to Crystal beach." Gorgeous side view of a fully loaded (passengers) vessel making her way to left. Color litho, #R24661. VG++...$15.00

"Str. CANADIANA at dock CRYSTAL BEACH, Ont." Vessel viewed from stern end coming into dock. Many passengers on board and others waiting to board. Color litho by F.H. Leslie. MINT...$6.00

"The Midway CRYSTAL BEACH, Canada." Looking down on midway from high point. Crowds of people. Theatre at left. B/W litho greenish tone. Hammond press issuer. Lovely 1912 Crystal beach cancel on back. VG++...$15.00

"Midway, CRYSTAL BEACH near Buffalo!" Color litho taken from high point but not nearly as high as previous card, People crowding the walks in front of the various shops. One sign readable "Candies." Unk. publ., p/m 1912 Buffalo. VG...$15.00

"Business section, CRYSTAL BEACH, Canada." Color litho, street level circa 1920s. people on sidewalks. Many business signs readable. Very sm. stains on bottom border. Barely noticeable. Color litho. EX...$15.00

"Interior Crystal ballroom, CRYSTAL BEACH, CANADA." Bandstand in mid picture., dance floor around. No dancers! Color litho by FH Leslie for EM Sherriff #CB10. VG...$15.00

"Amusement park at night, SUNNYSIDE beach park, Toronto." Fun house at left, roller coaster partially visible and in near foreground a swing ride. All illuminated by lights. Linen by Royal specialty #K3134. EX...$4.00. Another copy this one is MINT...$9.00

"Swimming pool, SUNNYSIDE BEACH, Toronto." View from high bldg at one end of pool. Shows entire length of pool w/many swimmers. Linen by Valentine Black #114920. Cancel on front and back dated 1940. VG...$5.00

"Roller-Coaster, Aeroplane ride and Merry-go-round, SUNNYSIDE beach, TORONTO, Ont." Color litho by Valentine Black. MINT....$15.00

"Eastern entrance to SUNNYSIDE beach park, TORONTO, Ont." Color litho by Valentine Black. Roller-coaster in distance. Potatoes kiosk near entrance. EX...$5.00

"QUEEN'S Park, AYLMER near Ottawa." Waterslide with people waiting to get on. Large splash noted as if somebody just came down the slide. Color litho by Montreal Import Co. Postally used, triple ring ccl 1907. On back is noted a border of paper residue as if it was loosely cemented in an album. VG...$9.00

"Attractions in the Dominion park, MONTREAL." Panoramic view of the entire midway area. Aerial swing near right..Ferris wheel behind..Traces of roller coaster behind. Tall tower to left. Color litho. Postally used w/1926 cancel. Tr. of COF but in sky only. VG...$9.00

"MONTREAL, The Chutes, Dominion Park." Showing somebody who just came down the ride. Color litho by Intl. fine art. EX...$9.00

"MONTREAL, Dominion Park. Small train near foreground, pulling cars loaded w/people. Behind; seated on benches other people watching. And behind is boardwalk and buildings. Two signs noted 'The Laundry' and 'Ye Olde mill.' Color litho by Illustrated P/C co. EX...$12.00

"Aerial swing, MONTREAL, Dominion Park." Crowds of people waiting to get on the ride. White fence surrounding with ride in motion behind. Color litho by Nat. Import Co. VG+...$9.00

"In Dominion park, MONTREAL." Many people strolling the boardwalk. Trees behind. In far distance can be seen (faintly) the midway attractions. VG...$9.00

"Trapeze performance, Dominion Park, MONTREAL." Crowds of people watching two performers on stage doing their thing! Color litho by Montreal Import. Postally used w/1907 cancel. VG...$9.00

"An open air vaudeville performance, ONTARIO BEACH, NY." Crowds of people around a stage upon which there are performers doing acrobatics. Ferris wheel in background. Color litho by Scrantom Wetmore. Postally used 1907 ccl. Some cof VG...$12.00

"Entrance to Indianola park, COLUMBUS Ohio." Large arched gate. Buildings visible through arch.Few people milling about. Nice color litho by Valentine & sons #206978. Early 1900s. Solid VG...$9.00

"The Greyhound (Roller coaster) Celoron park, JAMESTOWN, NY." Nice side view of this early coaster. Crowds of people in line. Color litho by Monarch Stnry #60746C VG+...$12.00

"Boulevard and amusements at night, REVERE Beach, Mass." Street level scene showing 'Nautical playland' at left. Probably 1940s. Linen by Tichnor #82563. EX...$9.00

"The White city at night, DENVER, Co." Night scene w/plenty of lights. Waterslide at left. People entering an attraction at lower right. color litho. German publ. #3038. VG...$8.00

Small selection of Continental sized chromes, modern issues, showing Carousels. "St Paul Minnesota"-"Nantasket beach, Hull, Massachusetts"- "Richland (Ohio) Carousel Park"-"Prairie Rose Carousel, Wahpeton ND"- "Carousel center Syracuse NY." Your choice, MINT...$2.00 EA.

A Small selection of Continental sized chromes, modern issues, showing Roller Coasters. "Wildwood NJ"-"Paramounts Kings Island"-"Cedar point Sandusky OH." Your choice, MINT...$2.00 EA.

"An Everyday crowd on the beach, Long Beach, Calif." Beach umbrellas and loads of people on the sand. In background can be seen the amusement park of the time. Roller coaster left. White border, color litho. Publ M. Kashower Co #232. VG+...$9.00

"The Great wheel." 330 ft high ferris wheel in Paris France, EX., Pub. by Le Deley #4253, b/w litho...$10.00

Luna Park, Cleveland, O." Crowds, Domed bldgs, Arcade AZA near foreground. Publ by Owens Bros. Hillson co. Early 1900s, B/W litho, greenish-blue toning. EX...$8.00

"Shell & Japanese booth at night, Ingersoll's Luna Park. CLEVELAND, OH." Nice detail filled b/w litho. Publ by Excelsior. Strict VG...$6.00

Set of (3) Color lithos. Southport, England. "The Helter Skelter lighthouse".. "Municipal Gardens" and "Helter Skelter house-Water chute-Flying machine." High quality images. Traces of album mount marks. EX...$10.00

Interesting "Fun at the Fair" card. Card is standard postcard sized. On back is space for address. Front consists of artist drawn (M.M.) color litho showing children attending a small fair. Noted are stilt walker, carousel, Punch & Judy show, etc. Front opens and therein is a space for a written message. Publ my Milton View Novelty. Strict VG...$10.00

Have few other Disneyland east...Please ask.


ANGELS

Angel at right, playing violin. At left in an oval are lighthouse and sea scene. Caption reads "A Merry Christmas." Postally used with Philadelphia Station E flag cancel, 1909. VG...$8.00

Angel at right in a shelter, ringing a bell on the roof. Caption "Good wishes for easter." Color litho, postally used Ft. Worth TX 1911 with Stock yards station flag cancel. VG...$5.00

Angel at left, reclining, playing sm. harp, body accented with glitter particles. Two other angels at right. Caption reads "Let christians all with one accord rejoice, and praises sing with heart as well as voice." Color litho. Valentines ser., postally used. VG+...$5.00

Angel at left, seated and holding two standing children, all looking at decorated Christmas tree. Caption "Hearty Christmas greetings." Color litho, Series 444/1. WOB in child's hand and in pencil. VG+...$5.00

Head and shoulders of child angel, dressed in pink, playing a trumpet, contained in a circular orange ring. Green background w/floral garland above. "A Happy new year" caption below. Color litho, Ink wob. VG+...$6.00


ANIMALS

"Sentinel of the Rockies." Rppc (EKC) shows wonderfully detailed side view of a mountain goat posing in snow on what seems to be a mountain top. Publ unknown but card carries ident G76. MINT...$6.00

Young child seated in a wicker basket on wheels which in turn is hitched to a GOAT! Obviously meant to be pulled by the animal since the child holding reins. RP AZO. WOB naming child and age. VG...$9.00

Another view of two young children seated in a home built wagon to which is hitched a long horned GOAT. RP AZO. Word "Florence" wob. VG+...$12.00

Two mountain goats on a rocky hill. "#43 Mountain Goat" by Byron Harmon, RP EX...$6.00

Vert format. Chrome. Bobby Berosini's Orangutans. Two of these members of the ape family cuddling their owner Bobby. Advert for their act in Las Vegas. EX...$6.00

Farm scene. Cow and eight piglets. One piglet is suckling at the COW! Caption reads, "Providence helps those who help themselves." B/W litho. Postally used early 1900's. VG...$5.00

Real photos showing bullfighting scenes. Matador in action. Set of (5). EX...$10.00

"Animal cages, Woodland Park, Seattle." Few people watching bears. Color litho by L&H,postally used w/nice World's Panama Pac. Exhibition cancel 1912. VG...$10.00

"Polar bear cage, Woodland Park, Seattle." Zoo attendant watching. 1920s. Color litho by CP Johnston #3071. VG+...$6.00

Young boy milking a long haired goat (into a tin cup) w/caption "Maltese milk seller." Lengthy written explanation on back. Early 1900s. VG...$5.00

Have a very nice selection of ANIMALS. Please ask.


ARTIST SIGNED

"A Happy new Year" Children blowing horns. Lovely piece of work by Frances Brundage. The scan does not do justice to the card. In spite of its faults, (the top left corner bend and bottom left roughness) it is still a nice piece by this artist. New years series. Postally used early 1900s. VG...$15.00

"A Sleepy afternoon." Child in cradle, with mother sitting in chair and sewing. Artist signed by Alice Wanke. Knight Bros #2075. EX...$12.00

Recently acquired...a nice grouping of artist drawn scenes from the "old west" by the famous Canadian artist JOHN INNES. All depict life as it was many years ago on the western frontier. Please enquire if interested.

Vertical format. Young man, wearing green top hat and tails standing in a large pot of shamrocks. He is holding a shamrock and has a shillelagh behind his back. Caption to left, "The wearing of the green." Color litho by Ellen CLAPSADDLE, Intl art Publ. Postally used 1911 with cancel marks on+ front. VG...$5.00

Ric Cramer..Mother in chair w/child in arms in front of picture window. Colours rich! Vert. format. Continental, Pub by MUVA #97-4-035. VG+...$15.00

Ric Cramer..Child sick in bed. Vert Format. Continental Pub by MUVA #97-1-035. VG+...$15.00

Have the following Norman Rockwell Continental sized chrome postcards, All publ. by Classico. "Freedom from fear"-"Rosie the riveter"-"Freedom from want"- "Thanksgiving"-"Freedom of speech"-"Freedom of worship." MINT...each $3.00

Vertical format. Narrative about "The first Xmas tree" presented in the format of an illuminated manuscript made to look like an aged document. Color litho. Artist Ellen CLAPSADDLE. Publ Intl Art Pub. WOB in pencil. VG...$8.00

Vertical format. Above-"Let Erin remember." Below-"What color should be seen, Where our father's homes have been, But our own immortal green." Young children, dressed in green and standing in front of green flag w/harp. Color litho, Intl Art Publ., Artist Ellen CLAPSADDLE. WOB in ink. VG...$8.00

Vert format. Color litho. View of trees at sunset (in frame) surrounded by holly. Christmas verse below. Publ. by Wolf & Co. Artist Ellen Clapsaddle. wob. VG+...$6.00

Barnyard animals on teeter-totter. Color litho by Molly Brett. Fun on the farm series by Medici Society VG+...$6.00

Vert format. "Awfly bored. Simply nothin doin." Man on board a ship, dressed for stroll on deck, smoking cigarette in holder. Color litho. Artist PV Bradshaw. Tuck Oilette, "Things we meet" series #9455. Unused. EX...$10.00

Vertical format. Two Elves in a snowy field, one w/broom other trying to take something from a raven. Entitled "Tug-O-war." Color litho. Artist Jenny Nystrom. Undiv. back. No Publ. VG+...$10.00

Vert. format. Artist Mary Evans Price depiction of Virgin Mary w/Jesus in arms. Caption "Christmas greetings. Once in Royal David's city stood a lowly cattle shed, where a mother laid her baby in a manger for his bed." Stecher Ser. 657F. EX...$8.00

Vert format. Two elves w/stocking caps sitting on top of a pile of paper money, holding sign "Tammik 1 Onnenvuosi." At top is caption "Hyvaa uuffa vuoffa." Signed by Jenny Nystrom, color litho, VG+...$10.00

Group of ladies sitting atop what appears to be a carriage. Sign on side "The Merry wives of Windsor." Policeman looking on. London street studies, Valentines ser., Artist Tom Browne. Color litho, postally used 1905 cancel. Solid VG...$15.00

Have a small grouping of Lawson Wood's "Gran-Pop" (Monkey) series. These include, "Dinner at 8" - "Gran-pop chats with the oldest inhabitant" - "When Gran-Pop plays the rumba on his tuba" - VG...$9.00 each

Vert format color litho. Lady in bathing suit about to jump off a springboard into the water. Caption "Decision." Artist Herouard. Publ in France #2581. Greater than average corner wear at bottom. VG...$15.00

Vert format color litho. Angry looking lady carrying lantern/candle. Caption... "If you lose your temper-don't get mad about it-it's a good riddance." Artist "DWIG." Ifs & ands series #100." VG+...$12.00

Vert format color litho. Piece of blue fabric (motheaten) with caption "Don't chew the ----to pieces with your false teeth-Cut it out." Artist "DWIG." Tuck Ser #165. Knocks witty and wise. Solid VG...$11.00

Vert format color litho. Man dressed in uniform with hat labelled "Keeper" and carrying big set of keys. Caption "You need a ......and you know it. Artist "DWIG." Publ unk. #S375. VG...$10.00

Vert format color litho. Child trying to put on a garment. Caption in French. "Si seulement nous pouvions nous rencontrer!" Tuck Oilette #3610. Heureuse Jeunesse Ser 5. Artist drawn by Beatrice Mallet. Postally used w/Belgian cancel. VG...$6.00

Vert format Color litho. Child cowering in corner. Caption "I'm so discouraged." Publ Reinthal & Newman. Artist G.G. Wiederseim. Small ink smear at right, waist high. Postally used 1912. VG...$10.00

Have other signed artists please ask.


Have a large holding of ART subjects.Things such as carvings, paintings, sculptures, etc. Please let me know your needs.


ANTIQUES

Group of ten cards. Set incomplete since I have one which is #20, continental size color litho. Publ K. Lambelet, Cairo. Showing Tut Ank Amen treasures. Five of the cards have a rubber stamp initial at top right on back. VG+...$15.00


ASTRONOMY

I have a small selection of Astronomical cards...Picturing Galaxies, Star maps.That sort of thing. Only a few but I would be pleased to quote for you. Averaging EX...$5.00 each.


AUTOMOBILES

Have Cadillac products, some in 70s but mostly 80s. Please ask.

1961 CORVAIR Lakewood station wagon. Chrome, Chevrolet issue. VG...$11.00

Have many other GM products, some 70s but mostly 80s Chevrolet & Pontiac. Please ask.

1939 FORD two dr. Sedan, b/w litho. Publ. by Weir Motor sales, #FT40. VG+...$11.00

Another 1939 FORD, This one is a four door. Publ. by H.S. Karlin , #F9 VG+...$11.00

1951 FORD club coupe, b/w litho sepia tone. Dealers supply co #106B. EX...$9.00

1953 MERCURY, four door. Color litho. Auto dealers sales pitch on back. Postally used 1952. VG+...$6.00

1949 MERCURY, "The Cherry Delite." Chopped, channeled, tunneled and customized by Barris. Color litho Publ by Pioneer auto Murdo SD. MINT...$3.00

Have many other Ford and related company products. Some 60s, 70s and 80s, Lincoln and Mercury. Please ask

1949 OLDSMOBILE 88, 4 door sedan. b/w litho sepia tone. Dealers supply co #44P. EX...$8.00


AUTOMOBILES, MISC.

Ground level view of "Herrons, Chevrolet & Olds dealers in Cooksville, Ont." Shows dealership and lot full of 60/70s muscle cards. Chrome, Jack Marshall. Postally used 1970. EX $6.00

Novelty card. Sprig of flowers (lilac.) To the right is printed "You (Auto) be with me." Word 'auto' is mine! In its place, is a two inch replica of an early 1900s auto. This metal add-on is very well done and quite fascinating. Publ by Stedman Bros. Canada. Written note on back. Strict VG and metal auto is EX...$8.00

Packard (I think) w/sunroof and a bunch of people leaning out of the car. Emerging from "Wawona, Mariposa grove of big trees at Yosemite park. Linen, CT Art #9AH2576. EX...$6.00

1948 WALTZ BLUE TUCKER. Pioneer Auto & antique town, Murdo SD. Chrome, Rushmore photo #CP8123. MINT...$3.00

1954 Packard, Pacific 6 passenger sedan. Long Island Museum. Chrome #137518. MINT...$3.00

Aerial view of REEDMAN'S 80 acre auto center, Langhorne, PA. Chrome. WYCO prod #1057. MINT...$5.00

Aerial view of Highland park plant, Ford motor company. Sharp detail. Slight dark smudge top left(probably from cancellation machines) but not in main picture. Real Photo. Postally used w/1930 cancel. VG+...$12.00

Beautifully detailed real photo of English "Leyland." Hate to call it a car since there are (23) people in this one! Probably an early open air bus. Solid rubber wheels. Parked in front of a "Boarding establishment." This is the second card of this car that I have ever handled, which is unusual in itself. Nice VG+...$10.00

RPPC of an early English open air bus. Loaded with people. All riding on "solid rubber tires." Two different kinds on the cards I have. On bus is call "Force Valley" and the other is "Filey" I suspect the location is somewhere in Yorkshire. VG++...$10.00 each

Another English car. But this one is a car! Real photo and it looks as if it has just pulled out of the garage. Five young "lions" posing for picture and I do believe they are enjoying themselves. Pre WW1 by the look of it. Bottom right corner slightly bent but hardly noticeable. VG...$6.00

Have a fairly good selection of other misc. auto material, including museum cars, factories, etc., Please ask.


AUTO RACING

View of a straightaway, Brooklands motor track, Weybridge (Engl.) Eleven cars visible, with crowds behind a fence on far side. No date but appears prior WW1, b/w litho. EX, AS series #309...$15.00

Pair of chromes. One showing entrance to Indianapolis 500 and other shows parade lap of cars. EX...$6.00

Have a few Continental sized cards showing Indy winners. Please ask. AUTO SERVICE STATIONS

"Snow white tourists home and deluxe cabins, Pompey NY., Rt 20." Four gas pumps visible. Linen, Wm Jubb #E5889. EX...$3.00 MINT...$6.00

Chevron court - West of Wickensburg, Arizona. B/W Litho. Nice view of gas pumps, motel behind. Possible Route 66 scene. Publ Nat. press Inc. MINT...$5.00


BANKS

Bouquet of flowers w/dove to one side, surrounded by a grey border. Inset into a cutout space over flowers is a real Canadian large cent from the year 1910. Below this in "glitter" is the phrase "Start a bank account"all in capital letters. Publ Stedman Bros. Card is postally used but no cancel. VG...$12.00

Artist depiction of two characters eyeing a bank (obviously up to no good!) Quote from The merchant of Venice..."How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank." Signed Artist E.G. Fuller. Tuck Humorous series #6086. VG...$10.00

Vert format. "Rochester savings bank bldg, Rochester, NY." Rather ornate looking bldg. Publ by Rotograph #A1609. EX...$6.00

"Norwich, Conn., Norwich savings society building." Color litho by Porteous & Mitchell #28531. Full frontal view, early 1900s. VG+...$5.00

Not postcards but unused blotters. "Don't gamble with your valuables... ."Pair of violet colored dice and "The Royal Bank of Canada" below. EX...$5.00

Have a small selection of bank bldgs. Mostly US. Please ask. For Canadian banks go to the Canadian geographic section.


BASEBALL

Vert. format. B/W litho souvenir card blank back(not p/card) Showing Claude Raymond (Canadian pitcher) who worked for the Expos early in their tenure. Below is printed name and greetings. EX...$5.00

"Al Lang baseball field and main business section, St. Petersburg FL." Aerial view. Linen by Curteich DC-H1020. Postally used 1952. Stamp removed (gently)..Rain caused some running of ink message on back. VG+...$6.00

"Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL." View from far behind home plate. All of park visible. Night game in progress. Linen by Kolorpicture #K1538. MINT...$11.00

"Yankee stadium, Bronx, New York." In the bleachers with all the crowds. Scoreboard to right. Center fielders visible. Linen, Manhattan postcard Co. #42203. VG...$10.00

"The Polo grounds, New York City." Home of the Giants. Linen by Colourpicture #109. Top of border (noticeable on front) is lopsided. Card was MADE THIS WAY..EX...$9.00

"California Angels stadium, Anaheim Calif." Aerial view. Chrome by Golden West, #GW478. VG+...$6.00

"Candlestick Park-Home of San. Francisco. Giants." Aerial view. Chrome by Smith novelty DR11515-0. EX...$6.00

"Wrigley field, Home of the cubs." Looking down on the entire park, aerial view. Early chrome, ca 1953. AC Co #283. EX...$15.00

"Worchester, Mass., Holy Cross college, Fitton field grand stand and MJ Whittall Mfg plant." Ball diamond and grand stands clearly outlined. No game in progress. Color litho by JI Williams. VG...$9.00

Aerial view of Doubleday field, Cooperstown NY. Chrome by Dexton #60069. Near Mint...$3.00

"Baseball Spring Training, Boston Red Sox in action, Sarasota Fla." Distant view from left field. Linen, Curteich #S64. NEAR MINT...$10.00

"New Milwaukee county stadium, home of Milwaukee braves." View from a high spot looking down first base line with stands in background. Publ LL Cook #16539N. Linen, very insignificant corner flaw bottom right corner. Pencil wob, VG...$9.00

Minnesota Twins team players, 1981 vintage, Most w/printed autograph. E-mail your needs. MINT Average $3.00 each

"Metropolitan stadium home of the Minnesota twins and Minnestoa Vikings." Looking down from high point toward home plate. Parking lot in foreground. Probably late 60s. Chrome by Dexter press #50974-8 Postally used with WOB and uncancelled 4 cent stamp affixed. Chrome. VG+...$3.00

Aerial view of "Miami stadium, America's finest baseball park, Miami, Fla." Linen, Curteich #DC127. NEAR MINT...$15.00

Vert. format. "Happy Chandler" Large head/shoulders of him above and crowd scene below with him throwing out first ball. Artist (Perez) Depiction. Color litho, Celebration series #5471 of 10,000. NEAR MINT...$9.00


Have a nice assortment of "Bathing" (Beach) and of "Bears" (Animals). Please ask.


BICYCLES

Closeup of a young woman standing in middle of road and holding her bicycle. Pre WW1 by the look of it. Nice detail. English R. Note written note on back. VG...$9.00

Another closeup of a young woman standing in front of her door, holding her bicycle. Sharp detail. English RP Pre WW1 VG...$12.00

"Chivalry." Lonely deserted road, man fixing ladies bicycle tire. Color litho, Artist rendition by Edmund G. Fuller. Milton cyclist ser #51. Postally used w/1907 English cancel. VG...$6.00


BIRDS

Chickens..."Silver Spangled Hamburghs." One rooster w/five hens. Color litho, Hartmann #3707.2. Postally used w/1906 Engl. cancel. Solid VG...$6.00

"Cock fight scene, Mexico." Street scene. Two birds being restrained by handlers. Crowd looking on. Color litho, Henry S. Beach, Juarez Mexico. VG+...$10.00

"In the PHILIPPINES, Cockfighting in Tacloben." Similar to above. Color litho, H. Hagemeister, NY. VG..$9.00

"Gathering the feathers, Cawston ostrich farm, Calif." Two men plucking the feathers from two live "hooded" ostriches. (I would hope so, cause that must smart!) Color litho, Newman Postcard co. #B46. VG+...$9.00

"Beautiful macaws." Group of three macaws perched on a branch. One with outstretched wings. Located in Parrot jungle, Florida. Vivid colors. Linen. Colourpicture #12119. EX...$6.00

"Please sir. It wasn't me!" Small puppy cowering under the threatening gaze of a large angry rooster, hen with chicks behind. Color litho, Valentine & sons. EX...$5.00

Have MANY bird cards too many to list. Also some owls. Please ask


BIRTHDAYS

Vertical format, "Beaded" novelty card depicting flowers in a container, in a floor stand. Message below "Birthday greetings." Message WOB. VG...$6.00

"Plush applique" novelty multifold card. Applique in the form of a branch w/leaves and red rose. "Birthday greetings" behind and when card is fully unfolded, verse inside. Simulated lace edging. Message WOB. VG+...$5.00

Vert format. Multi-coloured (airbrush) and heavily embossed. A bouquet of blue flowers, delicately tinted. Embossing is so heavy that it gives the impression of three dimensions. Tied at bottom with mauve ribbon. Caption "A Happy Birthday." Surrounded by delicate embossed filigree pattern. Postally used 1910 cancel. Solid VG...$6.00


BLACK PEOPLE

Vert format. "Picking cotton." Black people in cotton field. Corner bend top right. Color litho Detroit Publ #7034. VG...$5.00

"Black & white Symphony." Black infant sitting in wicker basket full of newly picked cotton. Vert format, linen. CT Happy south ser. #6AH447. Was postally used 1938 but stamp was removed. VG+...$6.00

"Washington Lincoln Napoleon Alexander Jackson down in sunny dixie." Young child sitting on wooden kitchen chair. Linen by EC Kropp #4781 EX...$9.00

Vert format. Black child sitting on chamber pot and wearing top hat. Caption "You're invited here in Juarez, Old Mexico for the BIG BLOW OUT." Linen, Curteich 0B-H1150. MINT $8.00

Young black girl w/back to viewer, bending over and holding microphone. Cans of beans to left. Caption reads "I broadcast when I's in the mood I hope yo' all don't think I's rude." Artist drawn, linen #75825. Postally used w/1950s cancel. VG+...$8.00

"Young Zulu girl."Full length photo, nude from waist up. RP, Continental size, Artco #632. Sm piece of scotch tape across top. VG...$3.00

"LE PUY La vierge noire." Translates to the the black virgin. Statue w/crown, clothed in ornate heavily decorated vestment. In middle of garment is head of black child, w/crown. Could this be black JESUS?? Color litho, VG+...$11.00

"BUFFALO SOLDIER, Corporal at Wounded Knee, South Dakota. " Black soldier on horse (1890s) w/ bldgs behind. Continental b/w litho slt sepia tone. Publ Azusa 1993, #410. MINT...$3.00

"A Mangebetou chief, surrounded by his wives, enjoys his pipe," and "Belgian Congo." Shows half circle of bare-chested women w/chief in middle of them all. Two 1934 Winnipeg cancels on front. This card was hand made by J. Calmes of Winnipeg during that period. Front also shows strips of paper glued to card with descriptions printed thereon. b/w litho, VG...$9.00

Vertical format, real photo AZO. Two black children, nude, Sitting on a large tree trunk. One is tickling the other with small twigs. Caption "Tickled to death." EX...$15.00


Go to my BOAT and SHIP listing.

Have a very nice selection of BRIDGES from around the world. Please e-mail your wants.


Have a small selection of cards picturing the BUFFALO. Please ask


BUSES/DEPOTS

"NP Avenue, looking west, Showing Greyhound bus Station, FARGO, ND." Linen by Curteich #3BH1364. EX...$6.00

"Seeing the sights." An old Solid rubber tired motor driven vehicle, loaded with women and a couple of men. All seated on bench seats and out for a 'tour.' Very early bus. Undiv. back. Color litho by Illustrated postcard co. EX...$6.00

A large (13) passenger car (or bus) with sliding roof. (13) people seated . Legend on side of 'bus' "Vereinigle Nurnberger FREMDEN-RUNDFAIRT Unternehmungen GMBH."\ Real photo. Inked in three 'X' and 1928 on front. Name & date wob. VG...$5.00

Tour bus parked in front of The Amish farm and house. Chrome. EX...$3.00

"Union bus Station-JACKSONVILLE, Fla." Frontal view with great detail. Bus parked out front and Large sign on top of building. Linen by Curteich, #0B-H340. Typed address on back but never mailed. VG...$6.00

"Coach terminal, Kingston, Ont. Canada." View from distance. Few old buses parked at left. Cars from 40s parked. Park near foreground. Color litho Valentine Black #K19. MINT...$6.00

Real photo AZO, "Bus-stop Alexander Ave., Salmon Arm, BC." Wonderfully detailed view of a Greyhound (Logo visible) bus parked outside the Tavern Inn. Building signs readable. Cars from 30s parked. EX...$25.00

"Double deck motor coach, Chicago." People visible on both levels. Conductor standing at back. Color litho, Max Rigot #414. EX...$8.00

Bus taking on passengers. St. Paul twin city bus co. Ca. 1920's. Rev. shows advertisement for this outfit. RP. VG+...$20.00

"Gray Line sight-seeing coach-Toronto transportation commission. Toronto, Can." Circa 1920's, B/W litho, greenish tone. Photogelatine Engrvg. #281, EX...$12.00

"Greyhound bus depot, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN." Nice frontal view of an impressive looking bldg. Circa 1937. Linen, Curteich #7A-H2100. NEAR MINT...$8.00

"Greyhound bus terminal, FORT WAYNE, IND." Again a nice frontal view. Circa 1940. Linen, Curteich, #4OB-H835. VG+...$6.00

Old real photo (looks English) of an open air sight-seeing bus. People seated on bench seats, probably 15-20 passengers. Drive ror tour guide posing in front with megaphone. The word "Colonial" painted on side of bus. Probably post WW1. EX...$11.00

"Through vacation wonderland by Greyhound scenicruiser." Wonderful chrome view of a 60s dual level bus. Dexter #5S-48117B. EX...$5.00

"The switchback, Yoho Road (Br. Columbia)." Small bus laboring up the grade. Gravel road. Early Real photo view by Byron Harmon #945. EX...$6.00

"The Union Bus Depot-Edmonton Alberta." Chrome by Dextone #413-63. Circa 1950s. MINT...$5.00

"Greyhound Bus Depot-Brandon Manitoba." Chrome by Grant-Mann #S246. Circa 1960s. MINT...$5.00

"Interior view of new Greyhound Bus terminal-Chicago." Linen Curteich. Postally used 1953. VG+...$5.00

"City Park, Ogden Utah w/mountains in background." Bus depot bottom right. Linen by EC Kropp #28364. VG...$3.00

"White House sightseeing tours." Transit bus parked out in front of white house. Man taking picture of family. Chrome by Dexter press 75071-B...Ex...$3.00

"Double deck motor coach, CHICAGO." Chicago motor coach co. Bus is loaded top and bottom with sightseers. Bus is running on solid rubber tires! Must be a rough ride! WOB and rubber stamp from previous owner. Color litho by CT American., #414. VG...$9.00

Have a number of bus depots, along with other buses. Please ask.


CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHY

Interesting bill of sale dated July 31, 1925 from Hancock & Co (Photographers) of SUNDERLAND (Engl.)listing items ordered by one Mrs. Warnaby. Includes 5 dozen postcards and one other item. Letter sized, 26 x 20.5 cm (8 x 10)with extensive photographic services listed at left. Two postage stamps at bottom overwritten with "received payment" notification. Two vert. and one horiz. fold creases. Nice bit of social history. VG+...$8.00

"Mark Twain" at his boyhood home, Hannibal MO." Posing in doorway of home. People looking on. Professional photographer has camera setup near foreground. Color litho by CT American #R27962. Top Right corner bent but most noticeable on back. VG...$5.00

"Ocean floor photographer at marine studios, marineland Florida. "Person in diving suit, underwater w/dolphins swimming about. Camera on tripod has a sign, "Ocean floor news." VG...$6.00

"Queen of the Belgians as photographer." While King George reviewed the Belgian troops, the queen of the Belgians was busy with her camera-her children and the Prince of Wales being present. Color litho, Daily mail #102, VG...$5.00

"Water scene near the island, Toronto." Many people in boats and also on land. Camera apparatus set up in near foreground. Color litho, Valentine & Sons #100827. Name written on back in pencil. Solid VG...$12.00

Have other minor camera related material. Please ask.


CAMPING

Have a few cards showing camping scenes in the Canadian north. Write if interested.


CANALS

"Down in the lock, aqueduct, near Schenectady." Large wooden boat passing through locks w/people on board, many people looking from the sides of the canal. B/W litho, Reeve Luffman co. Undiv. back. EX...$6.00

"Canal looking east, MORRISBURG, Ont." Color litho, publ CJ Weegar, postally used 1918, VG...$5.00

On the Rideau canal, Ottawa." Canoeist with his lady. Early 1900s. Color litho, Valentine & sons #106205. VG...$6.00


Have many cards showing castles, primarily England. Please ask.


CATS

Vert. format. Artist (A. Lampe) rendition of a a white cat sitting on its hind quarters. Such a wonderful expression in the eyes. Color litho, Stehli #168. EX...$6.00

Signed artist RH Thiele. Cat all beat up, caption "You ought to see the other guy." Color litho, postally used w/1909 cancel. Heavy cancel on front, but off to one side. VG...$15.00

Airplane offloading passengers, met by others including photographers. All CATS! Color litho, Publ Alfred Mainzer. NEAR MINT...$5.00

Set of 24, Victorian cats, all dressed in costume of some sort, all different, Artist Evelyn Gathings 1987. Color litho, Continental sized. MINT...$25.00


Have a nice selection of cathedrals. Please ask.


CATTLE

"Seeking shade." Vert format Artistic depiction of cows avoiding noon sun. Signed by Harry Payne. Color litho, Publ. S. Hildesheimer. Postally used w/1905 Engl. sq. circle. cancel. VG...$10.00

Vert format. Artist's depiction of a farmer pail feeding a young calf. Artist "Darling" circa 1919. Caption "Breakfast time." Color litho, Successful farming pub. co. VG...$5.00

"Annual Fat Stock show, Union Stock show, North Portland Oregon." Cattle in corral. People on platform above looking on. Color litho, L. Scheiner #R29101. VG...$6.00

Have many other cards depicting cattle. Please ask.


Have an extensive stock of CAVE and CEMETARY cards. Please ask.


CHILDREN

"The Dionne Quintuplets at Callander, Ont. Can." The quints arranged in a semicircle, wearing girl guide uniforms. One quint is holding a flag and the rest are saluting. Names of quints printed below each girl. B/W litho by PE Co #48. Postally used 1944 ccl. EX...$10.00

"The Dionne Quintuplets at Callander, Ont." The five girls posed in highland fling dance positions. Nmes of each below. B/W litho by Pe Co #40. EX...$10.00

Baby sitting in a very large man's boot, w/hand on umbrella. Vert. format, B/W litho, Valentines ser. EX...$5.00

Vert format. Two young girls dressed in white gowns and bridal headpieces, obviously have just completed their first communion. Real photo AZO. VG...$3.00

Vert format, tinted RP, head/shoulders view of a real charmer! Sweet little girl wearing blue hat w/red flowers. Ettlingers #547, message WOB, EX...$5.00

Vert format, tinted RP, Full length view of sweet child sitting on stone fence, holding umbrella. Rotary photo, EX...$5.00

Infant being held up by mother or sister while seated in a model of an automobile. RP AZO, VG...$12.00

Vert format, RP AZO. Young boy sitting in his "Sidway Play-Pal" wagon holding on to handle, looks like he is having a good time! VG+ w/one corner bent...$10.00

Have a great many cards depicting children, some showing native kids. Too numerous to list..Please ask.


CHINESE

B/W litho of Chinese Actors. Two young girls and a man dressed as a warrior. All are in costume, girls most elaborate. Chinese writing at left. Card is printed in Russia prior to WW1 and carries Russian language description. #96408. EX...$11.00

Framed view of Chinese children dressed in colorful clothing. One is carrying younger child on back, other is crying but holding onto older brother. All against black background with thin gold frame. Color litho by Stewart & Woolf Ser #402. Postally used 1905 Engl. cancel. VG+...$9.00

"Picturesque costumes, Chinatown, San Francisco." Young girls and children dressed in colorful attire, walking abreast. Linen, SA Piltz #2A-H795. EX...$6.00

Vert format color litho, Cardinell-Vincent #A99071. "A picturesque view in Chinatown, San Francisco, CA." Ornate building. Two children seated on patio edge and two ladies on chairs. VG...$5.00

Two Chinese Rickshaws posing for their picture in Lyon, France. Caption 1004 LYON "Les Pouss Pouss Chinois". b/w litho w/slt sepia tone. VG with album mount marks visible...$8.00

"Sing Fat Co., Inc." Chinatown, San Francisco. Ca; View of large three story bldg, w/pagoda type structure atop, along w/flags. Color litho. Sanborn, Vail & Co., VG...$6.00

"Sing fat Co. Inc, Broadway (store) interior, Los Angeles, Cal." Good color litho of aisles in store and display case in front. Publ by Sing Fat co., #22286, VG...$6.00

"Five idols in the holy of holies. Joss temple. Smashed and reduced to ashes by earthquake and fire Apr 18, 1906. San Francisco, Calif." Publ by Chas Weidner #35, Color litho. Postally used 1908. VG...$6.00

Vert format, China town Mott street New York." View of one side of street. "Signs readable, some people walking. Color litho, I. Stern NY. VG...$5.00

Vert format."Decapitation, Canton." Group of four (criminals) kneeling with heads bowed. Alongside are (guards). Bldgs behind. Obviously soon to be executed. #C4, no publ. Color litho. VG...$15.00

"Finger nails of high class Chinese." Hand depicted with very long fingernails. Color litho by Lau King Pee (Hong Kong.) Long fingernails in olden Chinese times was a mark of higher society. Vert. format. Color litho Minor corner bend bottom left and all corners rounding slightly. VG...$14.00

"Shanghai-Chinese prisoners." Three women with heads in a wooden restraining structure, similar to a pillory. Color litho, Publ S.S. #106. VG...$20.00

"Chinese prisoners cangued." B/W litho of three criminals sitting on a wharf w/boats behind. Around the necks of each individual is a wooden pillory of sort. All of these guys are chained together at the ankles. Publ by Donniston & Sullivan, Shanghai. On back is light glue residue. VG+ otherwise...$15.00

Have other Chinese.. Please ask.


CHRISTMAS

"A merry Christmas." Vert. format Head and shoulders view of Santa Claus w/long white beard, fur hat trimmed w/green and green robes. Carrying sprig of evergreen and a small tree over right shoulder along with a rod on which are presents. ECC ser #155. Small ink stain on back w/name in ink. Some glitter outlining Santas features. Strictly VG+...$40.00

Two childlike figures (having baby faces) but depicted as snowmen, or should I say "snowchildren" on a small sled travelling in the snow. To the right a multicolored bird w/long beak seated on a snowy tree, is watching them pass by. Superimposed over the front child is a holly wreath. Caption "a Joyful Christmas." Message written on back. VG+...$9.00

Santa Claus in brown robes trudging across a snowy field toward a cabin. Carrying presents. Color litho, postally used w/1912 cancel. Corner wear. VG...$15.00

Vert format. Color litho by BS Ser #7054B. Gelatine surface. Santa Claus dressed in red robes w/bag over shoulder and broom in pocket, looking in a window. Deer beside him. Many cracks in gelatine but not objectionable. Usual for this type of card after many years. Pencil wob. VG...$8.00

Have other Santa Claus and general Xmas postcards in stock. Please ask.


Have a good stock of Churches and City Halls. Please ask.


CIVIL WAR

"Retreat-soldiers home, Leavenworth, Kansas." Cannon in front w/a group of old soldiers in front and behind. Buildings in background. B/W litho, Hand colored. Publ S.W. Kiser. Postally used w/1908 Kansas city flag cancel. VG+...$5.00

Have other cards relating to civil war. Please ask.


CLOCKS

Real photo EKC, King post cards. "Ontario hydro floral clock-Niagara Falls, Ont." VG+...$3.00

Vert format. "San Diego's famous clock." Made in the shop of J. Jessop & sons. Picture of twenty-one foot high clock to right, write-up at left. Advertisement for J. Jessop & sons. Chrome, EX...$5.00

Have a small holding of clock cards. Please ask.


COATS OF ARMS"

Twelve card set of all Canadian provinces/territories showing coat of arms for each. Does NOT include the newest territory Nunavut, MINT...$20.00

Have other Heraldic and coats of arms including some Scottish tartans. Please ask.


COINS and COINAGE

Recently acquired a nice grouping of (10) B/W litho cards issued by PE Co. showing various operations in the Royal Can. Mint, OTTAWA. Please ask for details.

Coin card. Showing (9) coins of Mexico in early 1900s and late 1800s. Mexican Tri-color flag in background. Slight soiling on front. Message written on front (where it was supposed to be) postally used early 1900s. VG...$12.00

"Philadelphia. The new US Mint." Color litho by Tuck, "Oilette" Philadelphia series #2258. VG+...$5.00


Have a nice selection of COMIC cards. Please ask.


Have a big selection of court houses both Canada and USA. Please ask. Many are listed in the Canadian geographic section.


COWBOYS & COWGIRLS

"Calgary Stampede, ANN HENDRICKS and her high school horse." Gorgeous real photo (Koda Bromide) of the lady on her horse. Nice side view. Ms. Hendricks is wearing an Indian headress. NEAR MINT...$25.00

"Western Cowboy." Man on horse has rope on a cow and is attempting to get the cow to move. With no luck! Color litho, SH Knox & Co. #A11248. Postally used 1911. VG...$6.00

A real cowgirl of the ole southwest." Woman on horse dressed like cowboy, chaps and gun. Mint, Tichnor #72, Linen...$5.00

Vert. format. "C20 Calgary stampede, Merl Steir-Stampede queen." RP Koda Bromide, Calgary photo supply, EX...$25.00

Arcade card, blank back. B/W litho, blue tone. Gene Autry & horse. Printed autograph, "With best wishes - Gene Autry." VG...$9.00

Vert format, Arcade card, blank back. B/W litho, green tone. Head shoulders shot. Printed autograph "Regards to you Ken Maynard." VG...$9.00

Have a nice selection of Cowboys. Please e-mail your needs.


CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

Man chained to stake wearing a demon's mask, wearing sign "Hausdrache." Crowd around him. Caption below "Strafe fur bose weiber." HIS CRIME...being a chatter box, treating someone bad. Chromo litho, Publ E. Nister-Nurnburg. NEAR MINT...$30.00

Man wearing a partial cone w/spiked collar, walking through streets w/people ridiculing him. On the cone are four scenes of which he is accused. HIS CRIME..Playing cards and drinking, being a burglar, beating a woman and stealing at night. Caption below "Spanicher kragen fur trunkenbold,nachtschwarmer, etc." Chromo litho, Publ E. Nister-Nurnberg. NEAR MINT...$30.00

Man is caged and is being dunked in water. People witnessing and guard in red uniform watching to see that it is done right! HIS CRIME...A baker who over prices bread and bakes too small a loaf. Caption above : Die Backertaufe wegen zu kleinen brodes." Chromo litho, publ E. Nister-Nurnberg. EX...$25.00

Have three other in this series, Man pushing wheelbarrow (burglar)...Two women in double stock (quarrelling women)...Man in musical stock (bad musician.) Condition not as good as above. Please ask.

Have a partial set of the "Let the punishment fit the crime series." All depict (in cartoon form), B/W litho, circa 1906, The DEVIL and his assistants in HELL punishing those we all love so much...the cigarette fiend...bragging fisherman...the flirt...reckless auto fiends..etc. Want more info just e-mail me


Have a good selection of Dams. Please e-mail your needs.


DANCERS and DANCE HALLS

"Dance floor at Wonderland on the Thames river, London, Ont. Can." Color litho, PeCO #39. EX...$6.00

Vert. format. A rather well padded young island girl posing for camera. Wearing grass skirt and lei. Palm trees in background. Looks like Hawaii. Inked in note on back says "I always did like them on the plump side." Real photo AZO. Very slight rodent damage top/bottom left. Still nice. VG...$8.00

Four wildly enthusiastic men in Kilts dancing on wooden platform w/crowd in background. Caption "Real of Tulloch, Dornoch games." b/w litho, VG+, D&S.K. series. Long message written on back...$6.00

"DANCELAND, The garden of roses, Ocean beach, New London CT." View of floor and bandstand. Publ by Tichnor #116202. White border color litho. Postally used w/1931 cancel. VG...$5.00

Real photo AZO. Young child dancing the highland fling. Man w/bagpipes providing the music. All this on a stage of some sort. Publ unknown but carries the number "25" on the card. EX...$6.00


DEVILS/SATAN

Vert format. Not a post card but a paper label of sorts. Picture of a devil w/glass of liquor in one hand. Color litho. Inscription "VCert Bratrstvi." VG+..$8.00

Vert format, Red silhouette of a devilish figure w/sprayer in one hand. Caption, "Why in the......Don't you write?". No publ. EX...$5.00

Vert format, Red devil figure, standing with hand to chin. Caption, "How in the......Are you? Publ by Nonpareil Ptg. WOB. VG+...$15.00

Vert format. Red devil dancing on flames, carrying pitchfork. Caption "Why the.......don't you write. Card printed on leather. EX...$15.00


DISASTERS

View of a main street w/caption "After the flood, Pueblo Colo." Much debris lying around. B/W litho. Auburn p/card Co. NEAR MINT...$8.00

"Body on R.R. Track, Flood March 25, 1913." Shows what looks like a woman's body draped over one railroad track. No mention of where this flood was but published by Novelty shop in Columbus OH. B/W litho. VG...$11.00


DOGS

"The Aberdonian doesn't see it." Vert format color litho. Artist depiction by Lawson Wood. Group of (4) dogs. Three dogs laughing at the fourth. Publ by Valentine. Postally used 1943. VG...$8.00

Artistic depiction by E. Kreidolf of a daschund lying on his right side w/head on a pillow and looking right at artist. Color litho in muted shades of brown. German Publ. VG...$9.00

Real photo. "Pack dogs on the trail. Grouse Mountain , Vancouver, BC." Group of (5) dogs, carrying small packs. Arranged in a row posing for camera. In front of a large tree and in snow. Behind and to left are two men, both with rifles. VG+...$15.00

Real photo by ELCO photo co. (13) Dogs double-teamed to a sleigh. Three occupants in sleigh and river behind. Caption "A thrilling ride behind the huskies, Grouse mountain Vancouver, BC." EX...$15.00

Vert format. Color litho by CW Faulkner & Co. "Despoiler, Fox Terrier." Head and shoulders. Pencil writing on back. VG+...$6.00

Vert format. Color litho by CW Faulkner & co. "Chow the eighth, Chow-chow." Head and shoulders. Writing on front. Message WOB. VG+...$5.00

B/W litho, Wrench #1878. Full standing portrait of a Greyhound. Framed view. Some foxing on front. Pencil WOB. VG...$6.00

B/W litho. Little girl behind a seated Saint Bernard. Charming pose. NEAR MINT ...$6.00

Color litho, popular ser #432. Charming view of a real large dog (seated) being hugged by a little girl in a frilly white dress. Postally used 1907 cancel. VG...$6.00

Vert format. Tuck "Write Away" ser. 931 Rich Color litho. Two cocker spaniels sitting on cloth covered platform. Caption below "Looking forward." Ink signature of sender below. Postally used w/1904 cancel. VG...$6.00

Two cards, both vert format. Birthday greeting for a 3 year old boy and 3 year old girl. Both children are posing within a large "3" in which is also a small dog. Look's like a Jack Russell terrier. Both VG+...the pair $6.00

Vert format, color litho. #67. "A faithful friend." Looks like artistic depiction (well done) of the head/shoulders of a St. Bernard dog. VG+...$8.00

Real photo EKC. #S169. "Alaskan Malaamute family." Mom and her six pups posing for camera. NEAR MINT...$8.00

Vert format, Color litho. HB Ltd. "Squeaker" type card. (Press the dog, and it squeaks.) Dog dressed up in children's clothes w/straw hat. Birthday greeting above & below. Message WOB from Grannie to wee son. VG+...$8.00

Looks like St Bernard type. Lying down and facing left. B/W litho, C.T. & Cie. EX...$5.00

Man half standing, sitting, on a table. Dog at his feet, looks a little like a Wire-haired Jack Russell terrier. Real photo. WOB dated 1910. VG...$4.00

Real photo. "Chien du St. Bernard." St. Bernard standing looking right. Swiss publisher #210. Real photo VG+...$5.00

Vert format. The star ser. G. D & D. Artist depiction (GR) of a rather sad looking (Pit Bull?) chained to his kennel. VG+...$5.00

Vert format. Artist depiction of young boy shaking the "paw" offered by a large dog. Tuck oilette. "We two" series. VG...$5.00

Two St. Bernards pulling a wagon w/momma and eight pups. Child between two lead dogs. Mountains and lake behind. Chrome Litho, VG, Swiss Publ., Postally used w/1932 Zurich cancel...$11.00

"Not so black as I'm painted." Artistic depiction of a cocker spaniel stretched on on a davenport. Color litho. Artist is "Mac." Valentines Tailwagger postcards #2162. NEAR MINT...$10.00

Nicely posed view of a black Newfoundland dog. B/W litho by PE Co. Faint violet mark on back, barely noticeable. EX...$6.00

"I'd pick you out of a thousand every time." Bonzo blindfolded touching the leg of a girl/woman. Valentine #3795. Signed artist "Studdy." Color litho. VG+...$6.00

Delighted to hear from you." Bonzo on the telephone. Valentine #1019. Signed artist "Studdy." Color litho. EX...$8.00

"The intruder." Two small pups seated and looking rather confusedly at a rather large rabbit. Artist rendition by B. Cobbe. Color litho by Valentine & sons. VG+...$5.00

"Best wishes for 1906." 1906 is in large figures, the inside of which contain fifteen small dogs. This type is called a Scenic letter! Rotary Photo Ser., RP, VG, Postally used w/1905 cancel...$10.00

Pre WW1 Belgian card showing four large dogs hooked up to a wagon, ready to set off on a trip. The man/woman seated in the wagon (with their wares) are milk sellers. B/W litho #3058 G. Hermans. Undiv back. VG+...$8.00

Have many others..cannot mention them all. Drop me a line.


DOLLS

Vert format. Waist up view of a sweet looking young child carrying the most evil looking doll I have ever seen. But then...she must love him. Caption "Dolly and I." Color litho by Valentines, EX...$8.00

Vert format. Two children w/backs to camera kneeling and saying their prayers in front of a sm. white bed. Mother by their side holding a BLACK doll. Tinted RP. Rotary #A846-5. Postally used w/1915 Engl. cancel. VG+...$8.00

Not a postcard, but an advertisement for Dykes doll hospital. Front gives details of work they do. Located (or was located) in W. Phila. Back is blank. EX...$8.00

Have a few other DOLL cards. Please ask.


DRINKING

"Mexicali Beer Hall. The longest bar in the world. TIJUANA, Mex." The bar stretches off into the distance. Customers galore! Beer is 75 cents a pitcher so I can see why! Color litho by western Publ. #123375. VG...$5.00

"Desire under the palms." Two US soldiers from the 19th century war in Cuba, at a roadside liquor vendors stand. Sampling his wares. Large bottle of Bacardi rum on a rock in near foreground. Vert format, color litho. VG+...$6.00

Two card set. The interior of the Fribourg (Switzerland) brewery. Filling beer kegs and bottling. b/w litho. EX...$11.00

Multifold card (when folded is standard sized) showing the Budweiser eight horse hitches of champion Clydesdale horses. Anheuser-Busch Inc, St. Louis MO. Color litho, message written inside dated 1950. VG...$11.00

Leather card. "The late Mr. Jones." Drunk poised at the top of a stair (obviously out of it completely) trying to get his key into a door lock that seems to be moving around!! Copyright 1907 WS Neal. VG+...$6.00

Have a lot of other cards relating to Drinking, drunks and some breweries. Please ask.


Have a small selection of cards showing Dutch kids..mostly by Wall. Please ask.


EASTER

Vert format. Lamb standing on what looks like a big bible. Lamb has a flagpole in right leg and att. to pole is a banner w/red cross thereon. Caption "A joyous easter." #155, Publ unknown. Postally used early 1900s. VG+...$6.00

Vert. format. Little girl seated on stool w/umbrella over. Basket of colored eggs either side of her. Holding sheaf of (flowers?)All contained in oval framing. Color litho w/extensive use of gold leaf accents. Postally used w/station flag cancel 1907. Tr. of cancel on front. VG+...$11.00

Vert. Format. Large rabbit dressed in blue apron and smoking a pipe and carrying a paint brush with a pail of red paint. Rabbit is standing on his hind legs and going around painting easter eggs. Caption, "A joyful Easter." Undiv. back. Sm. stain top left and some traces cancel at right. Postally used 1906. VG...$6.00

Have a large selection of Easter greetings. Please e-mail your wants.


ETHNIC

"Elsasserin u. Lothringerin-Alsacciene et Lorraine." Vert. format, Chromo-Litho. Two women posing for viewer. Dressed in ethnic costumes of the early 20th.century. EX...$9.00

Color litho, EH Mitchell #2007. "Eskimo Mickaninnies on parade." Group of ten or more eskimo women holding babies. Tent behind. Foxing on back. EX...$8.00

Vert format, Linen. Publ. HHT #C135. "Obleka, An eskimo woman in native costume,Alaska." Very beautiful girl in fur parka. MINT...$12.00

Color litho, HHT Co. #C133. "Eskimo boys carving ivory, Alaska." EX...$11.00

Vert format, Japanese publ. RP hand tinted. Young Japanese girl in Geisha costume. VG+...$8.00

Artistic depiction of "A travelling family on the road to NAGASAKI, JAPAN." Man carrying bambo pole w/two baskets. One containing child. Woman w/child on back. Color litho, #410-20. VG+...$6.00

Vert format. Young Icelandic girl in fancy dress w/long flowing headdress. "Islenskur skautbuningur." RP, Postally used with stamp C27 affixed but 1953 cancel is unclear. VG+...$11.00

Vert. format. Artist's depiction of an Icelandic bride getting dressed for her wedding day. Picture in frame surrounded by ornate lines. Writing below and on back. CA 1907. Color litho, Johnson & Kaaber #7139. VG+...$8.00

UKRAINE. Celebration of the new year. Musicians, dancer, Old father time w/scythe and in background people feasting. Color litho, artist depiction by M. Ibaciok (1920). Solid VG...$6.00

Have a nice selection of other ethnic with people in period costumes. Please e-mail me.


FACTORIES

Real photo aerial view of the Waltham Watch Co. factory, Waltham MA. Fairchild aerial surveys publ. VG+...$11.00

Shipping a car load of blankets from Springfield Woolen mills." Showing 10 horse drawn wagons w/ large loads, parked in front of buildings.VG+...$8.00

Have a nice selection of factories . Please ask.


FAIRS & EXPOS

Real photos British empire Exhib. Wembley. (1) "Interior Canada Pavilion #W&K 18." and (2) "General aerial view incl. stadium, Canada, India and the wonderful Burmese palace & gardens #696G." Both cards EX...$12.00

Five card set all relating to Sears, Roebuck & Co. involvement at Illinois state fair Springfield. Ca early 1920s. Color Litho, Sears issue. All EX or better...$15.00

"Palace of Electricity, Greetings from the St. Louis MO. world's fair 1904." Color litho, Chisholm bros #174. Undiv back. Postally used 1910 cancel. Age discoloration RH side but minor. VG+...$9.00

Have hundreds of Exposition cards. Just ask for your specialty.


FANTASY

Vert. format. Large red rose out of which is rising a perfect little child with an innocent expression on it's face. Caption read "Heartiest congratulations." Color litho lightly embossed, PF&B #7816. Postally used 1908. VG+...$6.00

Delivery man ringing the bell. Carrying two large heads of cauliflower each has a small baby growing out of the head. Apparently, the idea is that babies come from the cabbage/cauliflower patch and you place your order!!! Color litho, VG+...$7.00

Vert. format. Large ferris wheel. Each compartment on the wheel contains MANY babies! Not sure of the idea here but it is cute! Color litho, EL ser. #993. VG+...$7.00


FARMING

Steam plowing in the Canadian west." Case steam tractor pulling large plow in what seems to be virgin field. Color litho, Rumsey & Co., #23679. VG...$10.00

"A field of HEMP - Kentucky." This is what all the controversy is about nowadays. Can they grow it...or? This view shows harvested hemp stacked in conical stukes. RP EKC, Kline 1-Y-150. EX...$10.00

Two card set, Real photos of a threshing crew in action. View is from a distance. RP AZO, one postally used w/1914 cancel and other has WOB but never mailed. EX...$10.00

"Four year old Ginseng plants, Springfield ginseng gardens, Springfield, TN." Color litho, showing man wearing straw hat standing in a field of plants. EX...$6.00

Three card set of old steam driven tractors. Continental chromes. EX...$4.00

Have a good supply of farming scenes. Many w/old machinery. Please ask.


FAT PEOPLE

B/W litho, Vert format. "Baby Lillian" Very LARGE woman seated on low stool. Printed in Canada by Gardner. Looks like carnival handout. Blank back. VG...$9.00

Vert. format AZO. Young lady seated wearing white dress. On back written lightly in pencil "Jolly Mamie. Weight 573 lbs. Age 18 yrs. Measures 94 1/2" around waist." VG...$15.00

Have other fat people, some real photos and some comic sketches. Please ask.


FIRE HALLS

Heavily Embossed card showing horse-drawn old style fire fighting wagon. Traces of glitter here and there. Caption reads "Going to the Fire." Publ by Illustrated PC Co. Postally used Early 1900s. VG+...$6.00

Large touring type auto from the 1920s all decked out w/flowers. Crossed axes symbol (also in flowers) on side of car. Two men in uniform in front seat. A solitary gentleman in the back seat. Letter "LA??" noted on inside back seat leads me to believe this is a ROSE BOWL parade photo. Real Photo, KRUXO. Card has been mounted and traces of two mounts still on back. VG+. $15.00

To view Canadian fire Halls go my Canadian Geographic section and do search for fire hall or fire halls.

Have a few other Fire hall related cards. Please ask.


FISH, FISHING & FISHERIES

"Interior of a salmon cannery on the Columbia river, showing 15 tons Royal chinook salmon." Color litho, JK Gill, Portland. VG...$5.00

"Coracle fishermen." Two elderly gents, each with a boat slung on their shoulders. A Coracle is a small lightweight craft which can be easily be carried. The two old fishermen are holding a net in front of them. Color litho, Valentine series. , VG+...$5.00

"A Day's catch-80,000 Salmon." Interior of of fish processing plant with fish on floor. Color litho, Engbergs, WA. VG...$5.00

"Steamer "Orion" Pacific whaling Co, Victoria. BC." the boat has harpooned a whale. Color litho, Publ. by T.N. Hibben. VG+...$6.00

"Pacific Sealing fleet, Victoria BC." Many smaller sailboats moored in (3) groups in a harbor. B/W litho by W.J. Clubb #A83080. B/W litho. EX...$7.00

Have many other Fish & Fishing cards. Please ask.


FLAGS

Flags of fourteen countries that fought w/Gt. Britain against Germany early in WW1. The flags surround a Christmas greeting and below reads caption "Union is strength." Color litho, Regent publ., wob dated 1914. EX...$7.00

A display of the flags of (11) nations who fought w/Gt. Britain against Germany in WW1. Arranged around a bulldog standing on an English flag and surrounded by a circle.Below are (3) Coats of arms of (3) other nations. Caption below "The Allies." Soldiers comfort correspondence card. Postally used w/nice 1918 slogan cancel. VG...$6.00


Have a nice selection of the following postcard types..FLOWERS, FOREIGN LANGUAGE GREETINGS and FOUNTAINS. Please ask.


FRATERNAL

For views of Canadian masonic buildings, go to my Canadian geographic section.

Group photo of Shriners, Salina Kansas marching band, back row. In front row another group of Shriners. Total of 50+. Caption "37 ISIS-Portland Ore." Real photo AZO by Sandy's photo. EX...$15.00

Group photo of Shriners. Two rows of people, all dressed up in their satins and other full dress regalia. Total of 50+. Caption "#55 Al Rader patrol, Portland Oregon-1920." Real photo AZO by Sandys. VG+ w/one corner slightly bent...$10.00

Comic card. "A little mason wearing his first pin." Young child dressed in diapers held together by a large pin. Carrying a trowel and arranging lettered blocks to form the word "A Mason." B/w Artists depiction, American Post card Ser 134 #42. VG...$8.00

Order of Eastern star card. Colored symbol to left with rest of the front blank. Issued by Sandford Co. VG+...$6.00

Have a nice selection of Masonic and a few other Fraternal cards. Most from the USA picturing buildings. Please ask.


FREAKS AND ODDITIES

Vert format. B/W litho, Souvenir post card co. NY. "Victoria Sutherland, of the world-renowned seven Sutherland sisters." This gal has hair that is on the floor! Back of card is discoloured by sun. VG...$22.00

Real photo. "Col. Parks, tallest soldier in the world war." Standing in front of "Rivers Motors" showroom. This was a Pontiac dealer and was probably in Oakland Ca. since he is pointing to an Oakland sign. Col. Parks is all dressed up in a gaudy uniform. EX...$30.00

Vert format. B/W litho of Eli Bowen, legless man, "standing" on a pedestal with feet showing BUT NO LEGS! Mr. Bowen is posing for camera and has his hand across his chest and slipped under his suit coat. Ink writing on front "July 1920." VG+...$22.00

Recently received large selection of freaks and oddities. Tattooed women,Fat people, unborn siamese twins, whiskered woman, tiny midget, siamese twins,very thin man, contortionist, long chinned man, women w/multiple breasts,midget clowns, armless/legless child, penguin woman, dogman. All of these are modern reprints and are on heavy paper stock, Thinner than postcards stock. Each MINT...$4.00

Have other Tall people. Please ask.


GAMBLING

"Having a wonderful time, wish you were here." Interior of a Las Vegas casino showing a room full of 'One arm bandit's' with/a few people standing about. Slot machines picture are the old style. Chrome, postally used 1975. VG...$4.00

Sharply detailed real photo (DOPS) of "Cal Neva Lodge." Semi circular bar in background with bartender(s) and five men seated on stools. Gambling tables near foreground. Circa late 30s. EX...$10.00

Unusual color litho by National series. Frame in middle detailing (4) men playing cards. One man very upset w/arm and clenched fist in air. Caption reads "The old Gent who never loses his temper." Surrounding frame are pictures of the various face cards in a deck of cards. Pencil wob. VG...$6.00

Color litho artist drawn, Comic card #124. Slick looking card player, holding all four aces. Caption "Think I'm going to like this game."VG+...$6.00

"Old faro table-Note the lookout's chair. At the famous old birdcage theatre, Tombstone, Arizona." Real photo EKC, publ Lollesgard Specialty. EX...$6.00

Vert format. Contained within a diamond shaped frame, a ladies hand holding all 13 of the diamonds in a deck of cards. Below the caption, "Wishing you a trump hand in the new year." New year series #305. Postally used 1913, color litho. VG+...$8.00


Have a nice selection of Gardens around the world. Please ask


A small selection of Glaciers is always on hand. Please e-mail for details.


A very small selection of Gargoyles on hand. Please ask.


GLAMOUR

Vert Format. Artist depiction of a young lady, pictured from waist up, reading a book. By Alice Luella Fidler. Color litho. Edward Gross co., American girl #23. VG+...$10.00

Vert format. Very pretty young woman with coronet and ermine robe, holding a gold colored wand. The bottom of the card show the identical picture but upside down. Postcard is intended to ook like the Queen of Clubs. Hand tinted b/w litho. Postally used but w/stamp removed (gently). VG...$10.00

Vert format. Artist depiction of a young lady looking left with hand on chin. By Alice Luella Fidler. Color litho. Edward Gross co., American girl #44. Lengthy letter on back. VG...$8.00

Vert. format. Artist's colored depiction of beautiful lady holding long gold chain to which is affixed small good luck charms. Lady is dressed in the style of early 20th century. Artist Th. Fasche. Postally used 1904 German cancel. Few cancellation smudges on front. VG...$10.00

Vert. format. Artist's colored depiction of beautiful lady scattering some mushrooms with one hand and holding up the corner of her gown with the other. Early 20th century. Postally used with 1904 German cancel. VG...$15.00

Have a nice selection of feminine glamour to choose from. Please e-mail your needs.


GOLF

"Old Brer Rabbit." Color litho by Popular series #511. Showing rabbit putting w/caddy behind. Caption "Putting." WOB with poem and Christmas greetings. VG...$8.00

(Golf) Club house, York Co., York, Neb., RP AZO...$7.00

"New golf links, Blatchington, Seaford (Engl)." Two gentlemen having a game, with young boy caddies. BW litho, Valentines #70383. VG...$7.00

"Putting green BURNTISLAND (Engl)." A dozen or more people practising. B/W litho Valentines Silveresque series #A922 Postally used w/1932 cancel. VG...$6.00

Have other golf related, please ask. Some are listed in the Canada geographic section


GOOD LUCK SYMBOLS

Vert. format, color litho. "Merry Christmas." Cherub w/wings, w/horsehoe around, surrounded by holly and some four leaf clovers/shamrocks. VG+...$5.00

Vert. format showing pair of Scottish terriers, one white one black, each w/horseshoe in mouth. "Joyful times and luck days! Color litho, artist signed by GMR. Color litho, National ser. #2011. EX...$4.00

Vert. format showing black cat head in middle of horsehoe. "May good luck be with you at every turn." Artistic rendition. National ser. #2014. EX...$4.00

Vert format. "To the best of friends." Large horsehoe below, caption and horseshoe all in heavy gold coloring. Wreath of colored flowers & ribbons. This card categorized as gelatin gold and very ornate. Postally used w/1914 Prov. Ex. Regina cancel. VG...$8.00

Vert format. Young girl standing in a bed of roses and holding on to a large wooden horseshoe. Holding a shamrock or four leaf clover aloft. Real photo, Rex 4836. VG+...$5.00

Color litho. German Publ, Color litho #2182. Banner on pole laying in bed of roses and small blue flowers. On banner is "Greetings Cordial Wishes True." Large swastika below. NEAR MINT...$10.00

Have a number of other greeting cards showing a swastika as part of the design. Please ask.


GOWEN SUTTON

Have a nice selection of this publisher's RP cards. Mostly Br. Columbia scenics. Please E-mail your wants


GRAIN ELEVATORS

"Group of the largest elevators in the world-PORT ARTHUR Ont." Aerial view. Color litho by Valentine-Black #114634. WOB. VG+...$6.00

"Elevator(s) at Fort William, Ont." Actually a misnomer. There are (4) elevators visible, two named. All of these long gone in the 40s. Fleet of (4)lakeboats moored at dock. Young child w/rowboat near foreground. Color litho by Clark & McEachen. Probably pre WW1. NEAR MINT...$9.00

"View showing Harbor and Elevator, Fort William, Ont., Canada." Steamer parked at elevator dock. Circa 1930s. Color litho, white border. Valentine-Black #113795. Ex...$8.00

"Canadian Pacific railway elevators, Fort William, Ont." B/W litho . Undiv. back by Can. souvenir postcard . Freighters moored at dock. The old CP elevator "D", and CP elevator "E" clearly visible. Early 1900s. Bad corner bend bottom right edge. AS is VG...$3.00

"The harbour, showing C.P.R. elevators (in distance) Fort William, Ont." Many grain boats moored up and down the river. Color litho, white border by Valentine-Black #111010. Solid VG...$5.00

Vert format. B/W litho, silvery color. Publ. MacFarlane. #B156. Showing "International elevator, Winnipeg. Early 20th century. VG...$6.00

"Pool terminal elevator #7, Port Arthur/Fort William, world's largest grain elevator (At that time). Color litho, PE Co. #TC3, NEAR MINT...$6.00

"Canadian Government Elevator, PORT ARTHUR, Ont. Ship near foreground. B/W litho PGE. EX...$6.00

"CNR Elevator, PORT ARTHUR, Ont." Capacity 7,000,000 bu. View from out in the water. Name inked in on back. VG+...$5.00

"South end elevator group (RELIANCE) Capacity 11,000,000 bu." View from high point. Looking down on the water w/two ships near foreground. Color litho Lovelady ser. Postally used w/1925 cancel. VG...$6.00

"Canadian Northern grain elevators, PORT ARTHUR, Ont." Nice color litho from medium distance. Color litho by Valentine & sons #105341. EX...$8.00

"CPR elevator 'D' FORT WILLIAM, Ont." B/W litho. Taken from med. distance. MINT...$9.00

GUNS

Remington model 600 pictured vertically against a large stone. Reverse advertises this rifle for sale and gives details, 1964. Color litho, Publ by Billings Hdwe, Billings MT...$20.00

Strangely misprinted card! Front shows Blue bay bridge in Idaho. Back shows an overprint picture of the Remington woodmaster model 740 rifle. Looks as if they printed the rifle ad over the back of the bridge card. EX...$10.00

"One of the largest gun collections in the world. Small portion shown in gun room Pony express museum, Arcadia, Calif." Many guns mounted on wall behind glass. Real photo, EKC. NEAR MINT...$10.00

"Browning sporting Arms." Not a postcard. It is a 31 page mini-catalogue of the Browning gun line. Booklet issued by the T. Eaton Co (Canada.) Small horiz. tear (1/2") on right of front cover. VG...$25.00

"J.M. Davis gun collection, largest individual gun collection in the U.S.A." Located in the Hotel Mason lobby, Claremore OK. Shows front lobby desk and hundreds of guns affixed to wall. B/W litho by Curteich #8A331-N. VG+...$8.00

Have other gun related cards. Please ask.


HALLOWEEN

SORRY...Nothing in stock at this time.


Have a nice selection of Harbours and Docks , North America and the world. Please enquire.


BYRON HARMON

Prolific issuer of western Canadian real photo cards. So great was his output that today he is collectable by card number and in fact there is a published checklist of his issues. The following listings represent only a TINY FRACTION of the cards that I have in stock. Please note all these cards are REAL PHOTOS.

"Mountain Goat #43." EX...$6.00
"CPR Baths-Banff #58." Many people looking at pool. NEAR MINT...$15.00
"BC Mushroom #75." EX...$5.00
"Buffalo #96." EX...$5.00
Vert Format. "Tea room at Lake Agnes #165." EX...$6.00
Vert format. "Stoney creek bridge #238." Train passing over. EX...$6.00
"Cathedral Peak #365." Train travelling to left and passing through tunnels. NEAR MINT...$9.00
"Mountain sheep on auto road. #586." NEAR MINT...$6.00
"Gateway Kootenay national park #654." VG+ w/rust mark on back...$6.00
"The Ballroom towards conservatory Banff springs hotel #752." EX...$6.00
"#7 Tee and Mt. Rundle, Banff springs gold course #898." EX...$10.00
"Windy #4 green and fairway, Banff springs golf course #899." EX...$10.00
"The switchback YOHO road #945." Old bus! VG...$4.00
"Near the great divide #989." Steam train pulling coaches. NEAR MINT...$6.00
Vert Format. "Three mi. Tangent Big Bend Hwy. #1008." Early 30s car on road. VG...$6.00
Vert format. "Banff chair lift #1056." NEAR MINT...$4.00
"Radium Hot Springs. #1079." Looking down on bldg, 50s cars. VG...$10.00
"St Georges in the Pines-Banff." Unnumbered. EX...$15.00

Have many other Harmons, including some color and B/W lithos, Please ask.


HIGHWAYS

Have a very nice selection of ROUTE 66, standard and Continental sized chromes. Please ask.

Colorful chrome by H.S. Crocker showing the route of highway 66 with all major cities indicated. Artist drawn vignettes below. Caption "Here we are on Route 66." NEAR MINT...$7.00

"Winter scene along the Alaska highway." AZO Real photo. Scotch tape residue on back, front ok. VG...$5.00


HOCKEY

Have an assortment of HOCKEY PLAYERS from the 70s and 80s. Most on postcards, but a few on blank back cards. Fellows like:
Roger Crozier (Goaltender)
Peter Stastny (Center)
Brett Hull (Right Wing)
Mike Palmateer (Goaltender)
Doug Barkley
Ron Ellis
Darryl Sittler

Please ask about others..

"Interior view of Cincinnati gardens. Cincinnati." Huge crowd seated, watching a special event (not hockey.) View from high in one end zone. Linen by Curteich #31. EX...$9.00

"Sault memorial gardens - Sault Ste Marie Ont." Color litho view of this hockey arena. Color litho by Valentine Black. Postally used w/1955 ccl. EX...$9.00

An early (4) four card set of real photos (EKC) showing the VERNON (BC) Canadians in action against another unidentified team. EX...$50.00

"Hockey action at 1960 VIII winter olympics , Squaw valley, CA." Teams playing on ice surface. Taken from high point in arena. Chrome by Plastichrome #P34413. EX...$6.00

"Seattle Coliseum." View from high point at one end of arena. Hockey game in progress. Chrome, CP Johnson #C17455. EX...$6.00

"The Hershey sports arena, Home of the Hershey hockey club, HERSHEY, Pa." View of the exterior of the building. Linen, Curteich #6A425-N. VG+...$8.00

"The colorful Sports arena of Hershey PA., Seating 7,200 for ice hockey." Interior view, showing crowds seated and players lined up ready to start a game. Linen, Curteich #8AH3162. Inked in date in stamp box, 1957. EX...$8.00

Real photo EKC of "Memorial rink, MEADOW LAKE, Sask. EX...$11.00

Real photo Velox of "Arena, DAVIDSON, Sask." Frontal view. VG...$8.00

"Maple leaf gardens, Toronto, Ont Can." Side view. Color litho, Valentine-Black #T44. MINT...$9.00

Another of Maple leaf gardens, Toronto. but this one is a front view. Color litho, Colorpicture #K1318. EX...$8.00

"The arena. St. Louis, Missouri." Linen, Colorpicture #16005. Inked in dated "1949" on back near bottom. EX...$8.00

"The Chicago stadium, Chicago ILL." Linen, Metrocraft #1615. NEAR MINT...$8.00

"Arena rink, Weyburn, Sask." B/W litho by Photogelatine Engraving, Greenish tone. Shows exterior, half hidden by bushes. VG+...$8.00

"The Rink, Whitewood, Sask." Framed view of the old rink which has long since burnt down. B/W litho, sepiatoned. Rink is pictured within an ornate frame. Stedman JB4437. NEAR MINT...$20.00


HORSES

Tuck, Coaching days, Oil facsim postcard OF 3478, "Crossing the ford - 1820," shows stage coach, 4 horses, crossing a small stream. Artist Harry Payne. Tuck Oilette (Coaching days) #OF3478, VG...$15.00

Set of (3) Churchill downs. Leaving paddock #45714, parading to the post derby day #43991 and an easy winner Derby day #48326. All linens, averaging NEAR MINT...$8.00

"Meet of the Ledbury hounds at Long Green, Nr. Tewkesbury, March 4, 1910." Many horses . dogs, people. Obviously start of fox hunt. Real photo. Postally used w/1911 English cancel. VG...$10.00

"From one lady to another." Artist depiction of two horses in adjoining stalls communicating. Artist Valter. Color litho Valentines & Sons #3807, VG+...$6.00

"Artist rendition by Harry Payne, Color litho, Tuck Oilette, 21st Lancers, #8635. (3) members of 21st Lancers dressed in their parade uniforms standing in a group w/horses to one side. Caption "21st Lancers waiting the order to mount." WOB. VG+...$10.00

Real photo, EKC. Six children in horse drawn cart, three more on pony behind. Caption "Fairhills resort, Detroit Lakes, Minn." VG+...$6.00

Have many horse cards. Too numerous to mention. Please ask.


HOSPITALS

"WEYBURN Mental hospital, WEYBURN, Sask." Color litho by Valentine Edy Co., showing front of complex with gardens near foreground. Message on back. VG+...$8.00

"Sanatorium-Fort QuAppelle, Sask., (Can)" Full view of the old hospital complex, taken from a western high point. This was a tuberculosis facility and has been closed for forty years. Presently used as a convention center. Real photo, EKC. Small inked in number on back . Solid VG...$10.00

"Rockwood hospital for the insane, Kingston, Ont. Can." Color litho by Valentine & sons #101127. VG+...$9.00

"Red Cross Hospital, Loon Lake, Sask., Can." Sharp and clear Ansco real photo. Card looks like it was trimmed at left/right sides. EX...$6.00

"Asylum, BRANDON, Man." Curving driveway, trees. Main structure behind. Color litho by Valentine & sons #105247. Postally used 1913. Slt tr. cancel on front. VG...$8.00

"Hospital for mental diseases, Brandon, Man., Canada." Frontal view this early structure. Real photo by Valentine Edy #VE48. EX...$15.00

Have many hospital cards including a small selection of VA hospitals. Many hospitals that I have are long gone. Many in the US states and in Canadian provinces. Please ask.


Have many hotel cards to choose from. Many of these hotels have long been demolished. Many in most US states and Canadian provinces. Please ask.


Many Houses/Homes to choose from. Good selection movie star homes. Please e-mail your needs.


HUNTING

"Hunting in Northern B.C. Caribou bull and Indian guide." Dead caribou in the snow. Guide behind w/rifle and one hand on antlers. B/W litho by JHA Chapman. EX...$12.00

"A coyote roundup, near Greeley Colorado." B/W litho, Large group of men, front row has four dead coyotes being held up. The Greeley tribune. EX...$5.00

Have a group of (3) cards depicting Fox hunting (England.) All cards show groups of men, some dogs and in one case a dead fox. All are RP and date from 1906. Condition VG or slightly better. All (3)...$25.00


INDIANS

"Indian Tepee, Cass Lake, Minn." Not really a tepee but rather a large hut with covering of bark from trees. Two aboriginals outside posing for camera. Publ by J.T. Gardner, B/W litho w/1907 cancel. VG...$9.00

"Pride of the Kloochman." Mother seated w/baby wrapped securely in cradle. Vert format, color litho by Thompsons studio, Vancouver. Postally used 1908. Partial cancel on front at bottom. VG...$8.00

"Sqaw and Papoose, Blackfoot Indians, Glecian, NWT." Indian lady posing for camera. Holding reins, horse with two poles between which is suspended small child in cradle. Flat prairie behind. B/Wlitho by Trueman, Vancouver #1518. VG...$10.00

"Kicksetti totem and Sun house, Wrangell AK." Color litho by HHT Co #C108, Vert format. MINT...$9.00

Folded Christmas card (not postcard.) Front reads "Greetings from The Anglican Indian residential school, Elkhorn, Manitoba." Inside is list of staff and handwritten greeting. Dated 1926. Scarce item. VG+...$15.00

"Indian drilling Turquoise." Indian man seated. Working with ancient hand drill on turquoise on a stool. Dwelling behind. Curteich linen, #3BH1367. VG+...$6.00

Vert format. Color litho by Detroit/Fred Harvey #H2072. (2) "Indian men in Ceremonial dancing costumes." Natives of Santo Domingo near Thornton NM. VG+...$8.00

"Blackfoot brave and pony." Multicolored tepee w/indian holding a rifle and standing in front. Horse to his left. Color litho by Montreal litho. Postally used w/1904 cancel. VG...$6.00

Vert format. Color litho by Detroit/Fred Harvey #H2245. "A Navaho papoose, Arizona." Small child wrapped up in carrying cradle. VG+...$6.00

Set of (10) High quality B/W lithos publ by A.Y. & Co. #158-1 to #158-10 inclusive, Canadian Indian series. "Largest Indian gathering in the northwest...August 30, 1907..MacLeod, Alberta." In original paper envelope (which is showing some wear and tear) but cards are all MINT...$60.00

Color litho, Detroit Publ. #5898. "Hopi snake dance." being performed by men. Many visitors looking on. EX...$6.00

Color litho, Valentine & sons #104196. "Indian chiefs North Vancouver, BC." Thirty or more posing for camera wearing their fine clothes. VG...$8.00

Color litho, Detroit Publ #H1952. "Pedro, A Navaho Indian, New Mexico." Good looking young man in side view, head and shoulders. VG+...$6.00

Color litho, Detroit Publ. #6848. "Pueblo indians selling pottery." Group of indian women meeting passenger train and trying to sell their pottery. EX...$6.00

Color litho, Detroit Publ. #H2025. "Street scene pueblo of ACOMA, New Mexico." Bldgs both sides, few indian ladies w/backs to camera. EX...$5.00

Color litho, Detroit Publ. #H1916. Copy of a painting by Fred Harvey, showing group of indians on horseback watching the first Santa Fe train crossing the continent. EX...$5.00

Vert format, color litho, Valentine & sons #104200. "British Columbia Indian." Small man standing, dressed in blanket w/cane. Some totems behind. VG...$10.00

Real photo EKC. Group of Indian women sitting on ground, holding children. Tent and clothes on line behind. Location unknown but made in Canada so probably northern Manitoba. EX...$8.00

"Smoki snake dancers, Prescott Arizona." Four indians dressed in ceremonial attire, dancing. Each native has a snake either in their mouths or in their hands. Linen, Curteich #2BH1504. Solid VG...$6.00

Vert format. "Apache squaw and papoose." Woman holding baby in ornate cradle. Linen, Curteich #3BH1386. Solid VG...$5.00

"Hopi blanket weaver." Artisan sitting in front of his/her loom, weaving in progress. Adobe building behind. Color litho by Detroit #11251. VG...$5.00

"How Navajo rugs are made, near Flagstaff, Arizona." Woman in front of loom with partial rug on loom. Man and child helping with the project. Linen, CT American #81339. Solid VG...$5.00

"Navajo indians spinning yarn for rugs." Completed rug behind with woman in front spinning yarn. Children at each side. Linen, Curteich #3AH36. Solid VG...$5.00

Vert format, Real photo VELOX, "6 mile Mary, Prince George BC." Old Native lady standing alongside a canoe, smoking a pipe. EX...$10.00

Vert format. Hosteen Tso (Big fat man) Navajo indian scout who was with US Army during campaign against Geronimo. Linen, Curteich #178. VG+...$8.00

B/W litho publ by HB Co. #51BW. "Swampy Cree woman of the Churchill river with grandchild." EX...$5.00

"Alaska totem poles." Three poles in line. RP AZO #P1402. NEAR MINT...$5.00

"Totem pole of Thlinget chief kian, Ketchikan, AK." Vert format, color litho by HHT #15343. VG...$6.00

Have many more Indian cards along with a nice selection of Indian totem poles. Please ask.


INSECTS

Vert format, Tuck Butterflies and moths ser 2., #9262. Color litho. Artist drawn by RJ Wealthy. $10.00


IRISH LIFE

Have a small selection of vignettes of Irish life in days gone by. Please enquire.


JUDAICA

Vert format, chrome. Issued by Morris Katz. Showing old Jewish Scholar study big book. Caption reads "Wrapt in the holy word." Artist drawn by mr. Katz in 1967. Top left, new years greetings in English and Hebrew. MINT...$3.00

Aerial view. "Birdseye view of the sanatorium of the Jewish consumptives' relief society (Denver) Sanatorium, Colo." Color litho, VG+...$7.00

"Jerusalem, Jewish wailing wall." The faithful at the wall, mostly women w/shawls. Color litho, #143261. VG...$8.00

"Group of Yemenite jews." Four men and two children posing for camera. Early 1900s. Vert format. Color litho. Fr Vester & Co #40. VG+...$6.00

Street level view of "Jewish hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio." Color litho, CT American, Postally used 1917. Faint tr. of cancel on front. VG+...$6.00


Have a nice selection of ladies (wearing BIG hats) dating back to early part of the century. Please e-mail your needs.


KILLINGS and EXECUTIONS

Man hanging from the limb of a tree. Caption reads. "I have got to hang around here awhile." Message written in ink to right side. Postally used w/1905 Vermont cancel. VG...$6.00

B/W litho, vert format. Publ by Musee D'Europe. Frontal view of a model of the guillotine, located in the Carnavalet museum (France). EX...$12.00

B/W litho, no publ. "Captured pirates, starved to death by crew of Chinese war junk "Whang-Ho." Six men each contained in a wooden cage with only head showing at top. Album mount marks visible. VG...$15.00

Vert format. Real photo VELOX. Crowd of people looking down on the remains of two or more burnt bodies laying in the street. Writing in border "Burning of bodies in street." This card has the appearance of being Mexican but unlabelled as to origin. VG...$22.00

Man sitting on ground with back to short wooden cross, chained. Seems to be praying. Men w/guns behind. Real photo, no description. VG+...$15.00

"Revolucionanio Zapatista..Sinaloa Junio 1912." Man has been executed and is hanging by a rope from a tall tree. Real photo vert format, Publ by Cosmo, Pacific photo paper co. S.F. VG...$45.00

Six men hanging from a gallows. Military in nature and suspect German, WW1 era. No identification marks as to location. Real photo, VG+...$40.00

Many dead bodies laying in a pile, behind appears to be a large hole into which a mass burial is going to take place. WW1 era. Caption below "Nach den Angriffen 19.7.16 bei Fromelles." Real photo. One back is written in pencil " British casualties after the battle of Fromelles (France) July 19, 1916 WW1 orginal photo." VG+...$15.00


Have a small selection of real photos showing ladies hats of the early twentieth century. Please ask


LARGE LETTERS

"Greeting from Nebraska." The word Nebraska (in plush applique) surrounded by gold colored branches and accented by greenish gold leaves. The words "Greeting from" above. Message wob in pencil, dated 1911. VG...$5.00

Vert format card. Alphabet card. Large letter "H" surrounded by flowers. In the Vert and horiz arms of the letter "H" are seven pictures (heads only) of good looking young girls. Real photo, French publ. Wob in French. EX...$6.00

So called "Scenic Letter" card. Ornate letter forming the word "Daddie." Inside the letters are thirty or more pictures of pretty girls. Looks like something from early 1900s (Engl) theatricals. Fancy filigree above and below. Real photo by B.B. London. Postally used 1906. VG+...$6.00

Have many large letter States, Places and peoples' names. Please ask.


Good stock of Library buildings on postcard. Many Canada, USA. Also few labelled as Carnegie free Libraries. Please e-mail your wants.


LIGHTHOUSES

Just received a small grouping of new lighthouse postcards. As follows. All are chromes, standard sized. Angus Island Light near Port Arthur..Sea Cow head light PEI..Fisgard Island light BC..Chantry Island light, Southampton Ont..Cove Island light near Tobermory, Ont..Yarmouth Light Cape Forchu..Port Dalhousie light, St Catharines, ont. Please ask for details.

"Breakwater & lighthouse, Los Angeles Harbor, San pedro Calif." Color litho by Kashower Co. #7489. VG+...$5.00

"Lighthouse, Entrance Duluth-Superior harbor, Duluth, Minn." Linen, Curteich #8A-H2966. Near mint...$6.00

"Beacon light in harbour, St. John, NB Canada." Color litho, Valentines #101104. EX...$6.00

Vert format. "Beachy head lighthouse, Eastbourne (Engl)." Aerial view, Closeup, Real photo, Shoesmith & Etheridge #D15808. MINT...$5.00

Real photo, "Aerial view, Brockton point lighthouse and part of waterfront, Vancouver, BC." Gowen Sutton, VG...$3.00

Vert format. "Minot's ledge light, Boston MA." Nice closeup. Color litho publ by Detroit #9739. VG+...$6.00

"Harbor light TOLEDO, OH." Vert format, color litho by Boutelle #9687 Nice early 1900s depiction. VG...$5.00

"Cape Race lighthouse, NEWFOUNDLAND." Vert format, b/w litho, sepiatoned. Framed view. Publ by Lighthouse Lit. mission. Slt roughness right edge. VG...$6.00

"Lighthouse at Cap des Rosiers, GASPE, PQ." Color litho by Bain. EX...$5.00

Have a very nice collection of lighthouse cards. Mostly Mass. and Maine from the early twentieth century. Please ask.


LINCOLN..

Vert format. Statue of Lincoln w/black man kneeling . The word "Emancipation" on base, draped around w/USA flag and wreath below. In background, vignettes of daily lives of black people. Color litho, lightly embossed. Tuck Ser #155 Lincoln's birthday. VG+...$10.00

Vert format. "1809 Lincoln centennial souvenir 1909." Head/shoulders portrait in oval to left w/flag, eagle and crest to right. Below Lincoln on balcony and caption "Abraham Lincoln the Martyred president." Extensive writeup below. Color litho, lightly embossed. E. Nash, Lincoln birthday ser #1. Postally used 1910. VG...$6.00


LITERARY

Characters from Charles Dickens, Mr. Weller (The Pickwick papers). Artist (Kyd) depiction of Mr Weller. His comments on "widders" to left in verse. Undiv. back. Color, VG...$15.00

Vert format. Artist drawing of Leo Tolstoi, head and shoulders. Signature below. Russian issue. EX...$5.00

Vert format. Artist drawing of Maxim Gorki, head and shoulders. Publ. Stengel & Co #49112. VG+...$5.00


Have a small selection of boat locks. Please ask.


LOGGING

"Call for dinner in the Lumber camp, near PORT ARTHUR (Ont)." B/W litho by Valentine and sons #102993. Group of (4) men posing out in front of log bldg.. One man holding a big horn. NEAR MINT...$22.00

"Lumber district, Marinette, Wis." Lumber piled on docks. Two boats in distance, loading. B/W lith by Suhling and Koehn #109. Postally used 1912. VG...$7.00

"Giant fir logs - Western Washington." A line of trucks hauling some very big pieces of felled trees. RP EKC, Ellis #1504. MINT...$10.00

"Hauling a forest giant in Oregon." Big log on back of truck. Real photo EKC #16-469. MINT... $10.00

Have other Logging and Lumber cards. Please ask.


Have a nice selection of Lovers. What are your needs?


MAPS

"The Isle of Wight." Color litho by Salmon Ser #4590. EX...$3.00

Color litho. "Nantucket Island Mass." In borders above & below are distances to various locations. Color litho, Curteich #95304N. EX...$5.00

Linen. "Sportsman & tourist map of Olympic peninsula, Washington. Linen, CP Johnson Co., #76857. VG+...$3.00

Color litho. Vert format. Map of the English lake district. Color litho, Publ WH Moss & sons. NEAR MINT...$6.00

Linen. "Cape Cod auto map." In small vertical space to left is a tall tower. In borders all around are distances on various highways. Linen, Tichnor. EX...$5.00

Color litho by S. Nalmes Hamilton Bermuda. "Bermuda Islands." Back shows signs of being lightly glued in an album and pulled loose, on reverse only. VG...$3.00

Have other map cards. Please enquire


MARKETS

"Hamilton market (Hamilton Ontario.)" B/W litho. Very busy scene with Wagons, people and general buzz of activity. Publ. by Stanley Mills & Co. Postally used 1906. Tr. of cof. VG...$6.00

"Market Square in War time. Harrisburg PA." Horses and wagons, old buildings. Obviously first WW. Color litho by Newvochrome #D1155S. WOB. VG+...$6.00

Auction sales, Market sq., Johannesburg, SA. People, carriages. Very busy scene! Undiv. back, wof (in space provided) b/w litho postally used w/Johannesburg 1906 cancel. VG...$10.00

"The farmer's market, Third and Fairfax, Los Angeles." Real photo, circa 1940s. Frashers #E4104. EX...$6.00

"Cotton market, Guthrie, Okla." Very busy scene. B/W litho. Excelsior #B2248. Postally used w/1910 cancel. VG+...$8.00

"The market place, Great Yarmouth (Engl)." View from a high bldg. Plenty of activity, booths, pedestrians, even a tram. B/W litho by Middleton. Postally used 1908. VG...$7.00

Have a very nice selection of various markets around the world.


Have a nicer assortment of material relating to MARK TWAIN and Hannibal MO. Also some Norman Rockwell art relating to Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.


MEDICAL

"The Boston floating hospital." Ship moving slowly to right. This ship was built 1906 and specialized in the treatment of children. At the time it was supported by donations. Card is copyright 1908. On back is extensive description of the services provided. Museum pencilled in notation. Color litho. Museum pencilled in name on back. VG+...$10.00

Set of (4) Real photos pertaining to "Dr. Locke" of Williamsbourg, Ontario. Shows him giving his famous "twist" and other magical "moves," plus shots of crowds waiting. Near mint...$60.00

Photos of nurses early twentieth century. Unnamed. Real photos AZO Average EX...ea $5.00

"The king at the front, the king meets a hospital matron." Color litho, Daily mail war pictures(WW1) #84. EX...$6.00

Set of (3) real photos. (1) showing hospital employee bandaging arm of patient while another employee looks on. (2) Three Medical corps officers. (3) Interior view of library and leisure room at hospital. No publ. WW1 era. Inked in notation on one card mentions 1919. VG...$20.00

"Dr. H.W. Ortman, nerve & bone specialist. Canistota, S. Dak." Main picture shows the Ortman hotel. Small insert top left shows Dr. Ortman, head and shoulders. RP EKC by LL Cook. EX...$8.00


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MINING

"Blast furnace EMPORIUM, PA." View of site from mid distance. Color litho by Acmegraph Co. #8012. VG...Postally used 1913. VG...$4.00

"Gold mining in British Columbia." Miner with pick in hand, standing beside a small water sluiceway. Dog by his side. Color litho by TN Hibben. Early 20th century. VG+...$10.00

"Water power and Boston and Montana smelter, GREAT FALLS, Mont., on the Great Northern railway." Color litho by Great Northern Railway #162. EX...$10.00

"Treadwell mines, Alaska, showing Juneau in distance." Color litho, HHT Co #5607. VG...$5.00

Phelps-Dodge open pit mine, Ajo, AZ. Publ L.L. Cook #2A21. RP, VG...$8.00

Vert format. "Smelter Tower" Cananea, Mexico. A metal tower with five tiny figures walking around on top of it. Early mining scene. Color litho, postally used w/1909 cancel(s). VG...$8.00

Have other mining cards. Please request my list.


MISC. GREETINGS..

Vert format. Cards of this type are called gelatin gold's. Living room scene, woman standing holding flowers, small child at her side. Extensive use of gold highlights throughout. Caption below, "Best wishes." Subdued color litho. VG...$5.00

Have a very nice assortment of Miscellaneous greetings. Please ask.


MOTELS

"Chapman's camp & barbeque, US30, Fort Wayne city limits west." Early vignette of roadside america. Primitive looking cabins. Real photo AZO, VG+...$15.00

"Rainbow tourist park, Carrington, N. Dak." Real photo DOPS, Message written on back. VG...$10.00

Composite, showing four different views of the "Regina city auto court-Spokane, Wash." Caption on each side of center read "In the heart of Spokane" and "A home away from home." Linen, Teknitone #E14424. VG+...$6.00

Have other early Motels, mostly in the USA. Please ask.


MOTORCYCLES

Nice Real photo, Motorcycle standing in a courtyard. Full side view. Make not known but certain it is British and WW1 era. Publ K Ltd. MINT...$40.00

Continental size card showing Two motorcyclists riding and crowds of people behind. The description is in Polish or Czechoslovak and reads "Motocykliste I.csl obrnene brigady na orazskyeh ulicieh." Looks like a military parade. B/W litho sepiatone. EX...$10.00

"Elvis Presley's personal Harley Davidson." As displayed in the World famous pioneer auto museum, Murdo, S. Dakota. Chrome, publ by Rushmore photo. MINT...$5.00

"Nude rider/Motorad." Three dimensional continental size card showing motorcycle, rider and NUDE girl. As card is moved the picture changes!! Publ by printing studio AG, Zurich. MINT...$6.00

Composite photo. Center shows army man on motorcycle, firing a machine gun. At each corner of card is an army tank in action. Caption "US armored regiment." Line by Curteich 0BH1521. EX...$8.00

Have a selection of Harley Davidson motorcycles as issued by Magna books as part of their 30 card set.


MOVIE STARS

Real photo EKC. Vert format, Shirley Temple, head and shoulders view. Very young, possibly in her 20s. Printed autograph. NEAR MINT...$8.00

Real photo, German publ. Vert format, Robert Taylor, Head and shoulders view. Early in his career. Printed autograph. NEAR MINT...$8.00

Vert Format. Red Skelton as a young man, Ca. 1950. Hand colored real photo. MGM #943. Deckled edge. MINT...$8.00

Vert format. Eddie Cantor, Ca 1920s-1940s. Color litho. #37 in a series, originally issued in De Reszke cigarettes. EX...$10.00

Vert format. Anne Baxter. Real photo, Photo vedettes #6813. Deckled edge. MINT...$5.00

A small group of continental sized MARILYN MONROE cards just came in. All MINT and Averaging $3.00

Have a large selection of Movie stars from the modern era. Also a wide selection of movie stars and their homes. Please ask.


MOVIES & THEATRE

"West Broad street showing Broadway and James Theatres, COLUMBUS, OH." High grade linen by Haenlein Bros. Postally used 1925. VG...$5.00

Vert format. "Levoy Theatre, MILLVILLE, NJ." Front view from street level. Many people milling about. Few Bicycles. Color litho by Superior #P12513. Type and rubber stamped comments on back. VG+...$6.00

Theatre bldg., DesPlaines, Ill. Sharp and clear, Marquee readable as are store signs. Bicycles and 1930 cars, people. RP DOPS, VG+...$10.00

People in a theatre watching a movie of a roller coaster. Caption below, "The biggest new entertainment of the year - LIFE." Back of card Caption reads "I was in Cinerama!" and below a list of theatres. Chrome, Shorecolor Co. EX...$6.00

"West Broad st., Quakertown Pa." Nice view of Marquee of the Karlton theatre. The Bowery boys were playing in "Ghost chasers." Linen, Tichnor #85784. MINT...$8.00

Real photo EKC . "Typical army movie theatre, Camp McCoy, Wis." VG...$6.00

Color litho. Two couples on a "Paper" flying carpet. Caption "The New, the 2nd cinerama presentation is here!" On back advert for Warner theatre, Hollywood, Calif. MINT...$6.00

Have other movie theatre, and movie poster material. Please ask.


MUSICAL

Vert format. Man playing many instruments. Caption reads "W.C. Williams, One man band, 234 Sprague st., Jamestown NY." B/W litho. Minor white printing flaw behind the man's right shoulder. This the way it was printed! VG+...$15.00

NOT P/CARDS. Have a small group of arcade cards. Andrews sisters, Rosemary Clooney, Patti Page, Lena Horne, Peggy Lee and Andrews sisters, All Circa 1940s-1950s. Average EX, Your choice...$5.00

Artist rendition of the interior of The M.J.H. Kessels factory in Tilbourg (Holland.) Shows assembly line workers fabricating brass wind instruments. Color litho, Postally used w/1911 dutch cancel. VG+...$15.00

A small grouping of ELVIS PRESLEY and THE BEATLES just came in. No quantities. All are continental sized, MINT...Average $3.00

Have many other musically related postcards. Many showing bagpipers. Others showing earlier rock groups and many recent repros of older cards showing people playing various musical instruments. Please ask.


This completes my topical listing from....A to M. Only a tiny portion of my stock is listed here so please call if I can help you in any way.

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