Intelligence and Tourist Bureau cards featuring black and white (16, two damaged) or coloured (5) scenes, also 1908 Franco-British Exhibition coloured (3) or black and white cards. Eleven are used, some under cover, some faults and blemishes but a number are fine (total, 25 cards)
Lot 109
Estimate: $400
Realised Price : $675
Queensland: Good collection in album, early 1900s to 1930s plus a few later, large representation of Brisbane street scenes and buildings plus coverage of most country areas, with good sections of Toowoomba, Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton, as well as many smaller towns. Many different publishers are included, with a number of real photo types. A proportion are used and there are the usual small faults and blemishes, but most cards are in good to fine condition (approx 340)
Lot 110
Estimate: $100
Realised Price : $190
Queensland: Smaller collection in album, early 1900s to 1950s, mostly Brisbane street scenes, landmarks and buildings, plus a smaller number of country views. Various publishers including real photo types, a proportion are used and there are some with small faults, but the condition is generally good to fine (117)
Lot 111
Estimate: $80
Realised Price : $105
Thursday Island: Small group including real photo types (6), four used from the island, two with major faults, others with some blemishes but mostly good to fine (11)