Terms and conditions
All prices quoted are in C$.
All 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.
AFRICA
Pair of B/W lithos, Composite photo types. Ten photos on each. One shows various scenes of the TRANSVAAL. The other shows views of SOUTH AFRICA. Publ by Sallo Epstein Co. Both postally used w/1906 African cancels. EX...$20.00
"TUNIS-The French residence." Picture of an official looking bldg. Probably consulate. B/W litho. Postally used, w/Tunisian stamp and clear 1906 cancel. Stamp is on front of card w/cancel thereon. VG+...$20.00
"Chief Teteluka, NATAL." Fierce looking black man w/shield. B/W litho, undiv. back. Postally used, w/note on front and on back. 1906 Johannesburg cancel. VG...$11.00
AUSTRALIA
"View of Brunswick street, Valley, BRISBANE." Very sharp detail, 30's cars, bldgs., street car(s). Real photo, Ser H61. EX...$9.00
"Pitt st., SYDNEY NSW." Mostly people, there is a streetcar nearby and horse/cart behind. Color litho, Giovanardi #1072. VG+...$5.00
AZORES
Street scene, w/people standing around, horse/cart, bldgs in S. MIGUEL-AZORES. B/W litho, greenish tint. VG+...$5.00
BERMUDA
Fold out booklet of (18) color lithos of BERMUDA ISLANDS. Issuer unknown. #B4123. Extensive writeup on the Islands inside. Probably 50s issue. Exterior edges show some wear but inside quality is excellent. VG...$6.00
BELGIUM
Please check my foreign military listing for a Book of postcards (12) detailing the Battle of Waterloo.
CARIBBEAN
"Silk Cotton tree, NASSAU N.P. BAHAMAS." Group of people relaxing under a large tree. B/W litho by JO Sands. Sun fading evident. Postally used 1910 cancel. VG...$3.00
Have acquired a fine selection of B/W litho cards from the 1920-30s of the following locations. ST THOMAS,JAMAICA,TOBAGO,NEVIS,BWI. Most cards are EX or better. e-mail me for details.
CHINA
"Chinese junks in a river." Many boats moored. Color litho by Chrom Edit, Shanghai. VG...$5.00
EGYPT
A book of (12) tear-out postcards in a heavy green paper binding. Picturing Ismailia, Port Said and other scenes relating to Suez Canal. B/W litho. Book is complete, cards NEAR MINT...$20.00
"CAIRO-Boulaq street." People, animals, storefronts. B/W litho. EX...$5.00
ENGLAND
"BASINGSTOKE, Wote Street." Color litho card showing some light street activity. Few business signs partially readable. "MEDSTEAD" Thimble circular ring ccl 1913. Edge wear on card...VG...$6.00
"Stowe Lodges, BUCKINGHAM." Entrance way. Two sm. children at right. RP by French's. Postally used 1913. VG+...$3.00
"The Cross, CHESTER." Large building. Some street activity. Publ by Kingsway #S3778. EX...$5.00
Three card color litho set of LANCASTER. Early 1900s. VG+...$2.00
"Lord street from east, LIVERPOOL." Great detail, streetcars, horse/buggys, people and bldgs w/readable signs. B/W litho, Valentine silvatype. VG...$5.00
Set of (11) cards, "TOWER OF LONDON" various scenes. One color litho, rest b/w litho. G&P Publ. Average condition EX...$11.00
Nice (2) card set Real photo of LUDLOW. Broad street and view from Whitecliffe. VG++...$4.00
"East LULWORTH." Shady roadway w/thatched roofed cottages. RP by Judges #16409. EX...$3.00
"Blackett Street and Neville Street, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE." From an original watercolor by GW Blow. Color litho by Valentine & sons A2013 and A1220. VG+...$5.00
Pair of RPPC showing "The schools ORSETT" and "ORSETT" a residential dwelling. Both postally used 1916 ccl. VG...$6.00
"The Common, PARBOLD." RPPC. Tree shaded lane, houses. Postally used 1915 ccl. VG...$5.00
Real photo, "High street, PETERSFIELD." Monument in middle of road. Sharply defined storefront(s) to right with clear detail on signs. WOB. VG...$9.00
"The main entrance to Lever Bros. offices and works, PORT SUNLIGHT." B/W litho showing workers streaming into building. fine social history study. Geo. Davis Publ. Postally used w/1908 cancel. VG+...$11.00
"Cutting Soap, PORT SUNLIGHT." Fine color litho view of cutting room of the soap factory. No robotics here, strictly manpower! Publ by A. Slimnmond. Some edge rubs. VG+...$11.00
Real photo, "SHANKLIN, old village.(Isle of Wight)." Horse and cart coming toward camera. VG+...$9.00
Real photo, "Toll bridge and Barbican, SANDWICH." Publ by H.Bros. #1066. WOB, EX...$11.00
Four card set of Color lithos early 1900s of SOUTHPORT." VG++...$3.00
"SPALDWICK, Village." Nice color litho by Bowtells. Quite scene with no action. Tavern noted on far side of town square. VG...$5.00
Pair of real photos, sepiatoned, by EA Sweetman & sons, TUNBRIDGE WELLS. One showing Half moon street (SHERBORNE) and the other Cheapstreet & Abbeylands (SHERBORNE). Probably 50s scenes. Both VG...$11.00
"The city cross, WINCHESTER." Nice detail in this early RP. Pedestrian traffic, bldg signs. Life in a quieter time. Publ unknown #4620. VG+...$15.00
Have many other England. If you have special wants, please contact me.
FRANCE
Group of (24) detachable postcards bound in soft covers. "La Guerre Europeenne 1914-1915 Ponts and Lignes de chemins defer detruits." Showing many bridges destroyed, some locomotives damaged and the odd railroad station or two, all in various areas. B/W litho by Levy & fils, Paris. Ser #2. Soft cover binding worn and frayed but all still in one piece. Cards are EX to MINT...$30.00
Group of (24) detachable postcards bound in soft covers. "La Guerre Europeenne 1914-1915 Apres le passage des Allemands, Les Ruines." Showing the heavy war destruction in a number of cities. B/W litho by Levy & fils, Paris. Ser #2. Soft cover binding worn and frayed but all still in one piece. Cards are EX to MINT...$20.00
Group of (4) from ST PEL showing four different streets, all with sharp detail showing storefronts and a lot of people activity. B/W litho. VG...$12.00
Group of (2) from CETTE. One shows water jousting tournament and other, view of community. B/W litho. Writing on front as was done then. Postally used w/1903 cancels. VG...$6.00
GIBRALTAR
"Church street, GIBRALTAR." People gathered in square, bldgs. Color litho. EX...$6.00
GERMANY
"Gruss aus HESSEN." Beautiful Color Litho showing three adults and four children posing for camera. All dressed in period 'fancy dress.' Publ by K.S.Backer #2018. VG+...$20.00
"Gruss aus HESSEN." Another Gorgeous Color litho w/seven children posing for camera all in period 'fancy dress.' Publ by S. Backer #2103. VG+...$20.00
Two card set of WITTENBERG. One showing panoramic view of town from park and another of large tree. Color litho. VG...$6.00
"MANNHEIM-Heidelbergerstrasse" Fountain near foreground, Streetcars behind w/people in distance. B/W litho, Postally used, clear 1911 cancel. VG...$5.00
"Mainz a. Rhein, Stadthalle." Nice Chromo-litho. Two small passenger boats on river. Large hall behind. Publ L. Feist #9002. VG...$3.00
JAPAN
"HIROSHIMA The first atom bomb in history hit Hiroshima in August 6, 1945." Buildings devastated, wreckage. Color litho. MINT...$5.00
Vert. format and full length pose. Young Japanese girl in kimona. Neutral background. B/W litho, Sepia tone. EX...$6.00
"Second hand cloth store." Man and woman examining cloth and cloth displayed behind them in open storefront. Color litho, EL ser #1007. VG...$5.00
"Cherry blossoms at Uyeno-park TOKYO." Five rickshaws w/attendants and a young woman seated in each. Trees behind. B/W litho, hand tinted. VG+...$6.00
MEXICO
Group of (8) Real photos showing various towns, people activities. All unused, average NEAR MINT...$25.00
NEW ZEALAND
"Gisborne NZ from Koiti hill." River, bridge, dock scenes. B/W litho, undiv. back. Writing on front in space provided. Postally used w/very nice 1906 triple ring cancel. EX...$15.00
"Palmerston north, NZ., Panorama." From atop a high bldg. All storefront signs readable. Real photo, Tanner Bros. VG+ w/minor corner bend lower right...$6.00
"Cuba street, WELLINGTON." Street level shot, Horses/wagons, Streetcars, people. Color litho, FT Ser #2618. VG...$6.00
PALESTINE
A book of (11) tear-out postcards in a grey paper binding. There were (12) cards in the set but one was removed many years ago. Scenes of Bethlehem, Nazareth and Jerusalem. B/W litho. Folder in rough shape but cards NEAR MINT...$20.00
"Jerusalem water carrier." Younger man carrying animal skin filled w/water, talking to an older man, seated. Color litho, Ed. Fr. Vester & Co. #45. VG...$9.00
"Jerusalem, Jewish wailing wall." Natives at the wall. Color litho. VG...$9.00
"Group of Yemenite Jews." Family of six, most are standing. Color litho, Edition Fr. Vester & Co. VG+...$6.00
Have other Jerusalem and area cards, too numerous to list. Please ask.
PANAMA
A set of (20) of the old fashioned Stereo View cards, 7" x 3 1/2", dating back to the Panama canal construction. Some of actual construction, others of city and country scenes. Please ask for a list. VG...$30.00
RUSSIA
Harbour scene in VLADIVOSTOK, jetty, ships and city behind, pre WW1 era. B/W litho w/bluish tint. EX...$11.00
Winter street scene VLADIVOSTOK. People walking, Siberian Bank bldg. Ca 1912. Color litho. VG...$11.00
SCOTLAND
Four color lithos of GLASGOW. Two closeup "Buchanan street" and "Jamaica street" with heavy pedestrian and streetcar traffic. The other two are "Art Galleries" and "Glasgow bridge." All postally used w/1914 ccl. Some edge wear. VG...$6.00
"The Cross BEITH." RPPC with street scene in circular mask. Children in view. Restaurant to right with business sign plainly readable. Postally used 1916 ccl. VG+...$8.00
"The Gorge, Pass of GLENCOE." Real photo. Sepia toned. Bus stopped on approach to bridge. Some passengers have disembarked to see the sights! Valentines #223099. VG...$3.00
"Albert Road, GOUROCK." B/W litho. Street level view. Children in mid distance. Tram to left coming towards camera. Postally used 1913 cancel. VG+...$6.00
"George Square and Union Street, GREENOCK." RPPC showing medium amount of activity. Children seated beneath lamp in front of church. Two viewer clip marks at 6 oclock. VG...$6.00
"Brachelston Square, GREENOCK." Children milling about. Slightly animated. RPPC. Publ by Davidsons glossy photo. Machine ccl Preston 1915. Two small disturbances at 6 o'clock probably caused by a viewer clip. VG...$15.00
Pair of vert. format cards. One RPPC "GREENOCK Municipal bldgs," other b/w litho showing dual scenes: "Cathcart street, and Sandringham Terrace Esplanade GREENOCK." Both carry cancels from 1915/16. The b/w litho card has marks at 9 oclock from a viewer clip. VG...$3.00
"Main street KILWINNING." Super RPPC. Animated street scene w/many people milling about. Few business signs partially readable. Publ. by E. Hunter. Postally used with 1915 Steventon ccl. VG++...$45.00
"Afton Bridgend, from Coupla NEW CUMNOCK." Residential street scene. Not much activity. RPPC. Publ by John Gibson. Postally used w/three quarters New Cumnock ccl 1915. VG+...$15.00
SPAIN
People gathered in the plaza, LA CORUNA. Many in ethnic dress. B/W litho. EX...$3.00
SWITZERLAND
(4) B/W litho cards showing winter scenes in mountains, chalet, restaurant. Various locations. All postally used with clear cancels Ca. 1912-14, various locations. Average VG or better ...$11.00
WALES
Pair of B/W litho street scenes. "CARDIFF: Queen Street." and "CARDIFF St. Mary Street." Old car, horses, people and tram. They have it all. Photochrom (Sepiatone) ser. VG+...$8.00
MISCELLANEOUS ASIA
"Market SABANG (Dutch E. Indies.)" View from up above, showing people and vendors. B/W litho, hand tinted. VG+...$11.00
"Sindhi Bhunnias." Four fellows working on their financial statements while seated on the floor near a doorway. B/W litho, Bremner, Lahore (India). VG+...$4.00
This completes my FOREIGN geographic listing. Only a tiny portion of my stock is listed here so please call if I can help you in other areas.
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