This substantial collection of vintage postcards encompasses a wide range of topographical and thematic subjects, with a particular emphasis on French, British, and Belgian locations. The assortment includes various printing formats, such as sepia-toned lithographs and real photo postcards. Identified subjects include Marseille, notably the Hotel des Postes and a street scene at Cours Belzunce featuring tram number 632, Le Conquet in Brittany, Le Touquet Paris-Plage, the Lion of Waterloo monument in Belgium, and subterranean views of the Cheddar Caves in Somerset. Publisher marks identified include E. L. (Ernest Le Deley), A. P. (A. Papeghin), and J. Welch and Sons. The collection is organised within two storage boxes, with the majority of individual cards housed in modern clear plastic protective archival-style sleeves. Some cards feature handwritten collector notes or previous retail price labels on the protective sleeves.
Condition report:
The cards are generally in good vintage condition, exhibiting minor signs of age consistent with their period, including light foxing, soft corners, and age-toning. The protective sleeves have preserved the cards well, though some sleeves show minor handling wear or residue from old adhesive labels.
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