INGATESTONE, ESSEX: Carton with 4 small albums containing a large collection. Many early (1900s) to c.1950s/60s with a few 1970s. A collection that presents an interesting chronology of the development of this small Essex village over the last 100 years showing the Tudor Hall, the Church, local amenities etc. (approx 200+) Cross Reference: ESSEX (Image)

EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND - mainly 1900-1920s picture postcards depicting street scenes, coastal views, landmarks, etc. across the breadth of the southern half of England, largely sorted into counties. Strength in Bristol/Gloucestershire, south-east England, Isle of Wight, Dorset and Devon. Also included are sections for Somerset, London, Oxford and smaller numbers for other counties plus ten cards from the Channel Islands. Approx. three-quarters are postally used. Generally good condition, majority housed in plastic wallets. (c.800) (Image)

EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF WEST MIDLANDS - mainly 1900-1920s picture postcards depicting street scenes, landmarks and local views in villages, towns and surrounding areas in Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire and Staffordshire. Majority postally used but in good condition, housed in plastic wallets. (c.700) (Image)

EXHIBITION PHOTO CARDS - c.1900s onwards, housed in an extra-large album with matching slipcase. More than 350 cards depicting many of the major British and International Exhibitions of the day. Many are associated with the British Empire Exhibition and show different examples of local exhibition cancels including the Torchlight Tattoo. The majority are in fine condition and many have additional cachets and marks of special interest. (Large Qty) Cross Reference: EXHIBITIONS (Image)

GENERAL TRANSPORT STRIKE 1911 etc: Small group of postcards, four showing scenes of food convoys with military escorts in the Lawley Street area of Birmingham during the General Transport Strike of 1911. Also one depicting the first successful flight from London to Bournville by Mr Graham White. Photocopies of contemporary newspaper reports provide useful context. Condition fair for such rare subject matter. (5 cards) (Image)

MERCHANT NAVY SHIPS - PHOTO CARDS - c.1900s onwards, housed in an extra-large album. A first class collection of more than 250 cards depicting hundreds of Merchant Transport Ships and Hospital Ships. The majority are in fine condition and many have additional cachets and marks of special interest. (250+). (Image)

OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY, 1870-2000: Four binders with the outstanding collection of used & unused postcards, covers and other ephemera relating to the world famous Passion Play. Well written up and presented, includes a range of studio portrait photo cards dated 1870, a series of illustrated Postal Stationery cards produced for the 1900 play, then an extensive series of PPCs (some signed) through to the present century. The lot includes ephemera such as Notgeld, programmes, advertising & travel related material, etc. We note an attractive cover bearing the 1949 West Germany Stamp Centenary set cancelled by the special 1950 Oberammergau pictorial h/s. An unusually comprehensive collection which would be difficult to replicate. (Few 100s) Cross Reference: GERMANY, RELIGION (Image)

WARSHIP PHOTO CARDS - c.1860s onwards, housed in an extra-large album. An amazing collection of more than 400 cards depicting hundreds of Naval warships and submarines from 1860's onwards. Some postally used and the majority in fine condition. Cross Reference: NAVAL, SHIPS/SHIPPING, MILITARY - WWI, MILITARY - WWII (Image)

WWI PERIOD SEASONAL GREETING AND PATRIOTIC SILKS: Inc. some cards from c.1920-1930s. Regiments include: Royal Flying Corps, Machine Gun Corps, Prince Albert's Somerset Light Infantry & the Royal Horse Artillery. Several include the 'secret' front pocket and one contains a miniature red Ensign in silk. All are VF condition with some having a handwritten message. One, has a field censor cachet to the reverse, No. 896, which also has a wavy line cancel. (26) Cross Reference: MILITARY - WWI (Image)

WWI CENSORED POSTCARDS, 1971 STRIKE MAIL, ETC: Group of mainly WWI PPCs ex France with FPO & Censor marks plus a range of cards from same period depicting London scenes, etc. Also a group of 1971 Strike Mail covers produced for St. Albans with 5p labels. (c.55+ cards/covers) Cross Reference: LOCAL POSTS, MILITARY - CENSORED MAIL (Image)