North German Confederation 1870 letter, Berlin to Halle. This letter was written to a war veteran who had won the 'iron cross' at some time prior to 1870. The letter confirms the delay (due to events beyond their control) of a veterans parade. The letter would be of interest to military history collectors, for further research. The 1/3 Grochen stamp is postmarked BERLIN P E VII. This item is in good condition.   Price £55 Send us an email

Please click on the picture for a larger image North German 18970 cover

Please click on the image for a larger picture India 1908 cover Offers invited

India. Posted cover 1908. Originally addressed to Park Gate, near Chester, it was redirected to Colwyn Bay, South Wales. It carries 3 clear CDS postmarks of Parkgate, Chester and Colwyn Bay on the reverse and Hestons, Cheshire on the front. The fifth postmark over the overprinted 1 anna on two anna is difficult to discern but may be worked out by a specialist. The cover is a little ragged on the left edge. A fine and scarce item, offers are invited, please use our Contact details for more information or to make an offer. This is item is part of a collection of 17 similar Indian postal history items. Please feel free to offer on this item or enquire about the collection Contact details

This is a lettercard from Travancore and has a face value of one Chuckram. Unused. Offers are invited. This item is part of a collection of 17 similar Indian postal history items. Please feel free to offer on this item or enquire about the collection using our Contact details page.

Please click on the image for a larger picture Travancoe letter card-unused.

This is a lettercard from Cochin, face value 2 pies. Unused and in good condition. Offers are invited. This is one of 17 similar postal history items posted as recently as 1910! please offer on this item or enquire about the collection Contact details

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Please click on the image for a larger picture An early (1904) Christmas card from the Khyber Pass!

This is a 1904 Christmas card from Capt. and Mrs Arundell of the R.A.M.C. Note the lack of what we would call Christmas themes; Santa, Christmas trees etc. The front is in colour and depicts a native highland warrior complete with rifle looking down over the pass. The crest is that of the R.A.M.C. (Royal Army Medical Corps), with the motto 'in arduis fidelis'. The message "hearty greetings" appears at the bottom and the whole is bound with a red, white and blue ribbon.

Please click on the image for a larger picture Illustrated 1904 Khyber Pass christmas card

This is the inside of the card. On the left is a superb early image/photograph (possibly enhanced) of camel caravans coming down through the pass. It is signed by 'Holmes' On the right is a traditional greeting and signed from Capt. and Mrs Arundell, Peshawar 1904. The card was also made in Peshawar.   This card is highly evocative and in very good condition. Therefore, (also because I am reluctant to sell!!) we ask for sensibly high offers for this item. Please use our Contact details page to make enquiries or an offer.

Please click on the image for a larger picture	United States Flown Cover, May 4th 1931, numbered 677. Several marks on this cover, 'Swan Island Airport', Portland Oregon, Portland postmarks, 'Portland Exchange welcomes' etc. A nice looking cover on the front but scruffy at rear. Nevertheless, a scarce cover, particularly in the UK. Offers invited, please use our  Contact details to enquire about this item or make an offer.
Please click on the image for a larger picture	United States flown cover, commemorationg the opening of Shreveport Airport, 14th July, 1931. Also depicting the route of a 'trans continental air tour' (including Shreveport). Nice postmark of a biplane. This cover is scruffy on the reverse. However it must be fairly scarce, especially in the UK. Offers invited for this or the pair Contact details

GERMANY, Graf Zeppelin, LZ-127, taking off, postcard dated 2nd May, 1929. The card posted from the Zeppelin and franked as such. The card was carried from Wien (Vienna) to Salzburg in Austria. Very good condition. For further information or to make an offer please use our Contact details page. We also have a rare 1929 Nurmberg Rally propaganda, postally used, postcard, also in very good condition. We will not put the image on the website as we have no wish to offend anyone, or invoke unwelcome memories. If you are interested, please ask for a scan. THIS ITEM SOLD.

Please click on the image for a larger picture Graf Zeppelin, note how small the 2 buildings look!

Frankfurt (main) 1948 postcard. On the pictorial side is a still life picture of flowers. The address side is very austere in appearance, (as one might expect, just 3 years after WW2 in Germany). The card was sent about 2 months before currency reform. The card is highly significant as the European Union did not exist at this time. On May 14th 1947 Sir Winston Churchill first proposed the 'United Europe Movement'. In May 1948 the first 'European Congress', Chaired By Sir Winston Churchill took place in the Hague (Netherlands). The EEC 'proper' came a few years later. Finally, the first major attempt at a 'European Union' took place in Frankfurt in May 1848. It was an amalgamation of German States, Austria and other countries. It did not last long! Offers are invited for this most interesting card! please use our Contact details page, to make an offer or for more information.

Please click on the picture for a larger image Germany, 1948 postcard, EUROPEAN UNION pmks.

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