ACTING & THEATRE: Extraordinary collection of Talma Studios (Melbourne & Sydney) cards featuring all the leading actors & actresses of the day plus many of lesser repute, from the innumerable series published by this innovative firms including metallic backgrounds, tinsel appliqués, printed autographs, 'action' shots from productions including 'The Cingalee', 'The Messenger Boy', 'Sweet Nell' etc, some with advertising for shows and/or local theatres, many Undivided Backs (pre-1906) etc. The collection includes many types we have not previously seen including Greetings and Calendar issues, and very little duplication. The quality is variable but most cards we inspected are fine to very fine unused or used (with potential for postmark or postal history interest) and some are superb. Ex Andrew Barrie, grandson of the Talma founder of the same name.
Compiled over 30+ years, this is probably the most expansive collection of Talma cards ever assembled, including many rare items from small print-runs. All cards have been scanned by Theatre Heritage Australia for their archives.
(1850 approx) (Image1)
Estimate AU$7,500
Opening AU$ 5,750.00
Sold...AU$ 5,750.00
Closed..Jun-24-2026, 19:30:00 EST
Sold For 5750
Sale No: 264
Lot No: 675
Symbol: C
ADVERTISING: NSW group including for department stores Mark Foy's, Gowing Bros and Anthony Horderns, Katoomba guest houses The Burlington multi-view and Belfast House, products Burford's Candles, SAP Rabbit Poison, ABC Ltd Wedding Cakes, Continental Tyres, Clifford Love Corn Flower, Smythers' Scotch Whisky x2 and WA Taylor's Saddlery, services T&G Insurance, Kilner Ferns & Co Carriers, etc, others from South Australia x4 & Queensland, condition variable but generally fine to very fine. Social history gold.
(33) (Image1)
Estimate AU$500
Opening AU$ 380.00
Sold...AU$ 380.00
Closed..Jun-24-2026, 19:30:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 264
Lot No: 676
Symbol: C
SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE: Sydney Harbour 1928-1950s cards group mostly real photo or photomechanical cards illustrating the stages of construction of the bridge, different approach views, transport that used the bridge both under and above, night views, cityscapes including aerial views, some duplication, plus ephemera including greeting cards, 'The History of the Construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge', time tables, tickets, telegrams, Ferry token, etc, generally fine to very fine. Weighs 3kg.
(400 approx) (Image1)
