Late President Kruger Boer War Leader Original Black & White Postcard - In his own Kingdom
A satirical postcard depicting the former leader of the South African Republics during the 2nd Boer War in exile. In good unused condition, very slight age foxing.
To avoid capture, Kruger and his family and aides escaped to the Portuguese territory of Mozambique and then went to Europe by boat. He took with him the Transvaal's gold reserves and their whereabouts are still unkno... read more
Original Photograph of Raffles Hotel Singapore, 1945
Original black and white photograph (this is not a postcard and has been removed from album containing a collection of WW2 RN photographs). This famous Singapore landmark seems to have faired well after it had been in the hands of the Japanese as it was their HQ (despite the grenade party described below). There is a British Army truck to bottom right of the photo. Vintage cars parked to th... read more
'Ike' - American General Eisenhower reviews a smart looking British army regular battalion
Top brass (RAF ) accompany American General Dwight D. ( Ike ) Eisenhower as he inspects a fine looking body of troops. Not sure which regiment. Post WW2 photo / postcard with blank reverse. In very good condition. Pre 1953. Later the 34th President of the USA.
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10.00 GBP
Boer War - Coloured Photographic Postcard 2nd Dragoons ( Scots Greys ) in South Africa Kit
Postally unusued, EFA Military Series, very good condition with minor edge wear - interesting to see the coloured pagri band. Pencil note to reverse " Boer War"
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Original Boer War Era Cabinet Photo dated 1899 - Royal Artillery - named J. Howard
A good condition cabinet of Royal Artillery solider. Named and dated on reverse in a contemporary ink hand:
"J. Howard, Royal Artillery, Nov 18th, 1899." Possibly taken before his departure to the South African war. Worthy of further research.
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10.00 GBP
WW1 Art Postcard - South African Mounted Rifles - Slouch Hat
Postally unused and in very good condition. Part of the Ludgate series No 591 "Sons of the Empire". Printed in Great Britain. read more
6.00 GBP
WW2 RAF Battle of Britain Fighter Pilot - Original photo lot - Sergt Pilot William Henry Banks, RAF (Hurricanes)
A collection of 4 original photos and a marriage invitation to a sergeant pilot who flew hurricanes in the Battle of Britain. To be sold with copies of internet research.
A wedding invitation from a Mrs M.W. Young accompanies the photos and this confirms Bank's marriage to her daughter Dorothy Young at All Saints Church in Gosforth on the 15th February 1940. In the group wed... read more
Letter from the Commander-in-Chief Non Fraternisation March 1945 - 21st Army Group
The first in a series of letters in small pocket sized folded card format from Field Marshal Montgomery to the 21st Army Group personnel dated March 1945 concerning non fraternisation. Some grubby marks and stains but intact with no rips. It concerns the conduct expected of British Troops on entering Germany. It is very much 'spoken' in Monty's own voice. As such it is quite hard hitting. ... read more
WW1 - 1914-15 War Seal Disabled Service 'Cinderella' unmounted mint stamp
A War Seal Disable Service 1914-15 ½d cinderella stamp from the First World War. Usage indicated a halfpenny donation to the War Seal Foundation, founded by Sir Oswald Stoll in 1915 to aid disabled servicemen by building them homes where they could be cared for and be integrated back into society. See photos for condition
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WW1 Patriotic Postcard Album (empty)
Front cover: an evocative image of a British Bulldog standing guard over the Union Flag. Circa 90 plus pages with slots for holding the postcards. I have not counted or checked them all but it looks in good condition except for a tear to base of spine which has been re-glued. Inside cover gives the original owners name "Reginald Northover, Christmas 1915". Some corner bumps and wear but in ... read more