Great Britain Covers continued...
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
Est or CV / bid in C$'s |
| 1301 |
 |
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 "SS
TITANIC" b/w postcard mailed on 12 May 1912 - the first month after the tragic sinking of the ship. Gives details of the sinking and of the ship. F, stamp removed, small flts
(Image)
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Estimate 150.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1302 |
|
|
 Two diff
unused b/w real photo postcards circa 1912 depicting THE PRINCE OF WALES (later KGV) & QUEEN ALEXANDRA. VF (2) (Image)
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Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1303 |
|
|
 Unused
patriotic postcard circa 1912 depicting QUEEN MARY along with crown, draped flag, etc. VF. Scarce (Image)
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Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1304 |
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 Unused
mourning photo postcard circa 1912 in memory of CAPTAIN ROBERT SCOTT & MEMBERS OF HIS ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION who perished at the South Pole in March 1912. Has portrait of Capt. Scott and his ship along with memorial verses. VF. Scarce Antarctic
postcard (Image)
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Estimate 100.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1305 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
real photo postcard depicting the COLCHESTER RAILWAY DISASTER 12 JULY 1913. Shows the wrecked locomotive & train with workers alongside. VF. Scarce (Image)
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Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1306 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
photo postcard circa 1913 depicting French PRESIDENT R. POINCARE welcomed by the PRINCE OF WALES (later KEVIII). Shows the Pres. & Prince in front of an honour guard of marines. F (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1307 |
|
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 Scarce WWI
b/w photo postcard from 1914 depicting RAF pilot LIEUT. SYDNEY SIFFE. He won fame for throwing bombs upon the shelters of German Zeppelins in Dusseldorff. Has message on reverse but not mailed. F (Image)
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1308 |
|
|
 Collection
of 14 unused coloured postcards circa WWI depicting prominent BRITISH PARLIAMENTARIANS. Incl WINSTON CHURCHILL (with his printed signature), Lloyd-George, various M.P.'s, etc. F (Image)
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Estimate 150.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1309 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w photo postcard depicting a FLEET OF BRITISH SUBMARINES in Gosport Harbour. The subs show their naval number on the side of the vessel. VF. Scarce (Image)
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Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1310 |
|
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 Unused WWI
b/w real photo postcard depicting British military Officers viewing the WRECKAGE OF A GERMAN ZEPPELIN. Has embossed seal of Photograph School Farnborough. VF (Image)
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Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1311 |
|
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 Unused WWI
b/w real photo postcard depicting EXPLODING SHRAPNEL & POISON GAS SHELL. VF. Scarce (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1312 |
|
|
 Stampless
WWI Military cover from London to France. Returned insufficiently addr (2 h/s's) with large London / Officially sealed label on back. VF (Image)
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Estimate 40.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1313 |
|
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 Unused WWI
sepia postcard depicting THE BRITISH NAVY'S PIGEON POST. Shows a British Submarine Officer sending a message by carrier-pigeon. VF. VERY UNUSUAL ITEM! (Image)
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Estimate 80.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1314 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w photo postcard depicting the sinking of a GERMAN ZEPPELIN in the Thames Estuary 1 April, 1916. The Zeppelin was shot down following a bombing raid on England. VF. Scarce
(Image)
|
Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1315 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w postcard July 1916 depicting a cross section view of the CAPTURED GERMAN "UC5" MINE LAYING SUBMARINE. F, slight soiling. Scarce and unusual (Image)
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Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1316 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w photo postcard depicting the SURRENDER OF GERMAN U-BOATS at HARWICH. F (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1317 |
|
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 Unused WWI
b/w real photo postcard showing the 3rd DESTROYER FLOTILLA AT FULL SPEED GOING INTO ACTION AT THE BATTLE OF THE DOGGEE BANK 24 Jan 1915. This was major naval battle between the British Grand Fleet and German navy. VF (Image)
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Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1318 |
|
|
 France
#162, Tied by Paris 5 March 1919 CDS on airmail flight postcard to London. Has simulated MULREADY DESIGN. The postcard flown by HUGH VALLANCEY proprietor of the stamp periodical "Stamp Collecting". F. Scarce (Image)
|
Estimate 80.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1319 |
|
|
 Unused
Japanese colourized photo Patriotic postcard commemorating Prince Hirohito's 1924 Royal Visit to Gr. Britain. Depicts the Prince seated with KGV in carriage. F-VF
(Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1320 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
real photo postcard 19 July 1923 depicting the PRINCE OF WALES (later King Edward VIII) inspecting Ex Service Men and Boy Scouts at Maiden Bradley. VF. Scarce
(Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1321 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
photo postcard of British race car driver RAYMOND MAYS. He was a prominent race car driver in the 1929-40's era and took Britain to the forefront of International competition on the track. The postcard is signed by him. F, minor creases / soiling (Image)
|
Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1322 |
|
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Stampless Official cover with red London SW1 Office 27 Apr 1935 & violet crown illustrated Privy Purse / Buckingham Palace h/s to the Norwegian Consul at Prince Rupert, Br. Columbia. Enclosure advises that the Consul's original message was forwarded
to the Governor-General of Canada "the proper channel for all such communications". F. cover is a bit toned. Interesting
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1323 |
|
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 Unused WWII
Salvation Army photo illustrated Patriotic postcard depicting KGVI & Queen Elizabeth & Salvation Army Officers incl General Carpenter inspecting mobile canteens. VF
(Image)
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Estimate 40.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1324 |
|
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HERM ISLAND PIGEON POST COVER with 1sh Pigeon stamp tied by 1952 CDS. The cover has a metal grommet at LL which was used to attach the cover to a pigeon's leg. Sold by Tatham Stamp Co. in the 1950's & their descriptive text accompanies. VF
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
| 1325 |
|
|
 Stampless
1954 airmail cover from Billericay, Essex addr to Vancouver, Br. Columbia. Has violet boxed "SALVAGED MAIL / AIRCRAFT CRASH / PRESTWICK 25-12-54" handstamp. F
(Image)
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Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Sep-27, 11:59 PM |
