ARTIST CARDS: Beautiful partly-annotated collection of social commentary cards & portraits by Charles Dana Gibson, mostly British including scarce complete sets of 'Pictorial Comedy' & 'Golf' (with their rare envelopes in fine condition), also Australian scarce 'New Idea' cards published in Melbourne by T Shaw Fitchett x12, the unused cards are generally very fine, the used with some blemishes. [In our opinion, Charles Dana Gibson is one of the most underrated of the comic artists. Always whimsical, sometimes bitingly funny, his observations about fashion, relationships and social mores are still relevant. And he could really draw!] (Qty 100+) (Image1)

Estimate AU$450

CRICKET: Wide-ranging three volume collection with teams including Australia 1912 & 1930 and West Indies 1933, cricketers including portrait cards of Bert Oldfield with facsimile signature, Clem Hill & GH Hirst (creased), cricket grounds including Frrankston Park & Heidelberg (both Victoria), Prince Alfred College (Adelaide), NZ The Basin (several), Wellington College & WAP 'Kingsland Cricket Ground/under Water', Suva, Hong Kong & Singapore, then an extensive range of humorous cards including Kinsella x3, some real photo types, finally some reproductions, moderns & trade cards, generally good to very fine. An excellent basis for expansion. (Qty 240 approx) (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,000