Vance Auctions Ltd. Sale

MUSKOKA POSTCARDS COLLECTION:
Excellent collection of 122 diff used / unused b/w (incl real photos) & colour postcards depicting various scenes of Muskoka communities, lakes, steamers, resorts, hotels, etc; from 1900's up to WWII (a few later). Has many scarcer items. Previous owner paid $10, $15, $20, $25, each for some of these. F-VF (Image)

Estimate 600.00+ $Cdn

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-12, 11:59 PM

7293

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE POSTCARDS:
Eye-catching topical collection of 115 ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE colour postcards, circa 1950's-70's. Majority are chrome cards from across the nation. These portray officers in uniform, on horseback, performing musical ride; plus related incl ship St. Roch, forts, chapel, barracks, RCMP crests, etc. VF, most unused (Image)

Estimate 225.00+ $Cdn

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-12, 11:59 PM

7294

HMS GLORIOUS AIRCRAFT CARRIER:
Collection of 4 diff b/w real photo postcards from 1931 of the Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier "HMS Glorious". Three show the damaged ship after a collision & another shows a relief vessel. F, unused

Estimate 100.00+ $Cdn

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-12, 11:59 PM

7295

POSTCARDS OF TEDDY BEARS:
Amazing collection of 8 diff Gr. Britain used multi-coloured postcards 1909-11, all depicting TEDDY BEARS. Incl one made out of a fabric. F. Unusual lot!

Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-12, 11:59 PM

7296

GR. BRITAIN EARLY BOY SCOUT POSTCARDS:
Attractive collection of 11 diff b/w or sepia photo postcards incl 3 real photos, circa 1910's. Depict Scouts in a variety of activities, performing tasks, pitching tents, marching, drills, etc. F-VF, most are unused (Image)

Estimate 225.00+ $Cdn

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-12, 11:59 PM

7297

ROYAL NAVY AIRCRAFT CARRIERS WWI-WWII:
Collection of 5 unused photo & colour illustrated postcards. Depict HMS's Formidable, Furious (2) & Hermes (2). All diff as to ship & printing. F-VF

Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-12, 11:59 PM

7298

EARLY AVIATION POSTCARDS:
Collection of 8 diff used postcards, circa 1908-10 (2 are coloured) all depicting vintage biplanes built by VOISIN BROS or H. FARMAN. Nice variety of scenes. Incl a picture of the plane that was used in the first UK Aerial Post from Hendon to Windsor. F-VF (8) (Image)

Estimate 200.00+ $Cdn

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-12, 11:59 PM

7299

SOUTH PACIFIC POSTCARDS:
Interesting collection of 12 diff unused b/w postcards circa 1930's issued by the "MARISTES FATHERS" MISSIONS in the South Pacific. These depict island scenes, natives incl Samoa, New Caledonia, Tutuila, etc. One depicts Father Chanel who was canonized & is the patron saint of Oceania. VF

Estimate 85.00+ $Cdn

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-12, 11:59 PM

7300

EARLY GR. BRITAIN AVIATION POSTCARDS:
Scarce collection of 10 diff unused glossy b/w photo postcards circa 1910, printed by John Drew of Aldershot. These depict pioneer biplanes in the air and on the ground. Has a variety of diff planes incl early military aircraft. F-VF (Image)

Estimate 300.00+ $Cdn

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-12, 11:59 PM

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POSTCARDS