Great Britain Covers continued...
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
Est or CV / bid in C$'s |
| 1276 |
 |
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 Unused
Bamforth coloured Coronation postcard circa 1912 depicting a portrait of KGV along with a medieval horse rider with trumpet with caption "HARK! TIS HIS MAJESTY". VF
(Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$40.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1277 |
|
|
 Unused
multi-colour patriotic postcard circa 1912 depicting KGV & QUEEN MARY. F (Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$44.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1278 |
|
|
 Unused
multi-coloured patriotic postcard circa 1912 depicting KGV and QUEEN MARY with draped flags, crest, crown, etc. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$44.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1279 |
|
|
 Unused
Tuck's multi-coloured patriotic postcard circa 1912 for the Coronation. Depicts KGV, Queen Mary, draped flags, names of Dominions, quote from Tennyson, etc. VF
(Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$44.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1280 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
TITANIC ship illustrated postcard (made in France) circa 1912 mourning the tragic loss of the passenger ship. Has musical verses and words to the hymn 'NEARER MY GOD TO THEE' which was played by the Titanic's bandsmen as the ship sunk. F (Image)
|
Estimate 100.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$65.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1281 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
memorial postcard circa 1912 depicting CAPTAIN ROBERT SCOTT. He famously led two expeditions to the Antarctic. He was the first British explorer to reach the South Pole. He tragically perished in Antarctic on 29 March, 1912. F, small corner crease (Image)
|
Estimate 80.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$55.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1282 |
|
|
 Two diff
unused b/w real photo postcards circa 1913 depicting pioneer aviator B.C. HUCKS in his plane. He was an early aviation innovator test flying numerous aircrafts. He was the the first Briton to perform a loop in an aircraft. F. Scarce (2) (Image)
|
Estimate 120.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$80.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1283 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
patriotic postcard circa 1914 depicting KGV (in military uniform) and QUEEN MARY. F (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$40.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1284 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
Patriotic glossy b/w photo postcard depicting the LEADERS OF THE ALLIES & FLAGS. Has KGV, plus rulers of Russia, Belgium, France & Japan. F (Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$44.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1285 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w real photo postcard depicting 12 diff portraits of BRITISH MILITARY LEADERS & ROYALTY. Incl KGV, Jellicoe, French, Kitchener, etc. F (Image)
|
Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$34.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1286 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
glossy patriotic postcard circa 1914 depicting KGV, Admirals Fisher and Jellicoe and pictures of 4 diff British naval warships. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$55.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1287 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w patriotic postcard depicting KGV, Admirals Jellicoe & Madden surrounded by 8 diff warships of the Royal Navy. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$44.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1288 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w real photo postcard depicting KGV in military uniform along with 2 senior officers. VF. A scarce postcard (Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$44.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1289 |
|
|
 Unused
sepia WWI postcard depicting a CAPTURED GERMAN FIGHTER PLANE surrounded by British airmen. F (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$40.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1290 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
postcard depicting the LANDING OF BRITISH TROOPS & HORSES AT THE DARDANELLES. In 1915 British & French forces began an assault on the Dardanelles region (& Gallipoli) which resulted in a heavy setback for the Allies. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$40.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1291 |
|
|
 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+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$50.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1292 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
real photo postcard circa 1919 depicting KGV & QUEEN MARY visiting the grave site of EDITH CAVELL. She was the British nurse who worked in German occupied Belgium during WWI. She helped 100's of British, French and Belgian soldiers escape. She was
arrested by the Germans and executed in 1915. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$34.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1293 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
real photo postcard circa 1920, depicting the "RMS OLYMPIC" OCEAN LINER of the White Star Line. She was a sister ship of the RMS TITANIC. During WWI the Olympic served as a troopship & gained fame for ramming and sinking a German submarine. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$34.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1294 |
|
|
 Unused
glossy b/w CORONATION DAY postcard 12 May, 1937. Has portraits of KGVI & QUEEN ELIZABETH, Crown, Westminster Abbey, inscription, etc. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$44.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1295 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
real photo postcard with the CORONATION STONE AT ARBROATH ABBEY, April 1951. Shows a police officer uncovering the famous Scottish "STONE OF SCONE". This is an ancient stone upon which Scottish Monarchs were crowned. It was removed from Westminister
Abbey in 1950 by 4 Scottish nationalist students & taken back to Scotland. The Stone was found in 1951 in Arbroath Abbey where this photo was taken. Has red notation on the postcard. F (Image)
|
Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$50.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
| 1296 |
|
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Stampless official airmail cover with "EIIR" & crown monogram h/s, red London 23 Aug 1989 CDS & Royal Crest on flap to Ottawa. Has matching letter sheet with "BUCKINGHAM PALACE" imprint. Confirmation of visit to the palace. VF
|
Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
Currently ($Cdn)...C$34.00
Closing..Aug-05, 11:59 PM |
