Postcards
Harrington and Co stock an excellent collection of ephemera including rare photos, postcards and collectors cards. Whether you are a history enthusiast yourself or are looking for a truly special one-off gift, we always have amazing and rare items in stock.
We source our stock locally and from the US, so the content is incredibly varied and interesting. Many of our pieces have been purchased for museums and top collectors worldwide. Browse our collection below to find the perfect piece of history.
5 x 1920s AMERICAN USA CHRISTMAS XMAS POSTCARDS.
$40
2 are embossed, top right and Santa middle. All are postally used, sold with any creases, tears or marks.
SCARCE 1952 BOY SCOUTS, NSW BRANCH, AREA RALLY PARRAMATTA SOUVENIR PROGRAMME
$25
Rally attended by the Western Metropolitan & Blue Mountains area Scouts. In nice condition, the odd mark & crease, measures 15cms x 21cms when closed. Nice collectable !!!
c1880s LARGE STUDIO PHOTO by GIFFORD, DUNKIRK, NEW YORK. Mr & Mrs DOTY
$129
Ex USA estate. Names handwritten to the rear, along with other notes. Father & Mother Doty Largish in size, measures 16.5cms x 10.5cms. Generally in good condition. No other details are known about the photo.
RARE 1921 DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, KENTUCKY SENIOR BASKETBALL OFFICIAL TEAM PHOTO.
$99
100% genuine photo, not a copy. Photo measures 27cms x 18cms, overall 37cms x 27cms. Photo was taken T B Simmons, Danville, the rear is blank. RARE !!!
RARE 1920 DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, KENTUCKY, BASKETBALL TEAM OFFICIAL PHOTO.
$99
100% genuine photo, not a copy. Comes with the names of the players handwritten to the rear, which is a real bonus. Photo measures 27cms x 16.5cms, overall 37.5cms x 27.5cms. Photo was taken T B Simmons, Danville. RARE !!!
RARE 1920 DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, KENTUCKY SENIOR BASKETBALL OFFICIAL TEAM PHOTO.
$99
100% genuine photo, not a copy. Photo measures 27cms x 16.5cms, overall 30cms x 25cms. Photo was taken T B Simmons, Danville, the rear of the photo has the players names. Some minor foxing & silvering. RARE !!!
c1890 LARGE STUDIO PHOTO by WERTZ, BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA. TWINS ? TRIPLETS ?
$129
Ex USA estate. Talk about family likeness, ALL the women have the same features, amazing photo. Measures 16.5cms x 11cms. Generally in very good condition. No other details are known about the photo.
1880s LARGE STUDIO PHOTO by CARL HOLMQUIST, JAMESTOWN, N.Y. LADIES IN A BOAT.
$129
Ex USA estate. Largish in size, measures 16.5cms x 10.5cms. Generally in good condition. No other details are known about the photo.
1880s QUALITY STUDIO PHOTO by W CARRIEL, CUBA, N.Y. MEN IN BOWLER HATS OVERCOATS
$129
Ex USA estate. Unknown names handwritten to the rear. Largish in size, measures 16.5cms x 10.5cms. Generally in excellent condition. No other details are known about the photo.
1891 QUALITY LARGE STUDIO PHOTO by CRILEY & WAGNER, BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA.
$99
Ex USA estate. Handwritten date to the rear, taken June 25th 1891. Measures 16.5cms x 11cms. Generally in very good condition. No other details are known about the photo.
1889 LARGE ORIGINAL PHOTO, AMERICAN HOMESTEAD of ISAAC WILLIAMS & WIFE.
$99
Ex USA estate. Handwritten details to the rear. Measures 21.3cms x 16.3cms. Generally in very good condition. No other details are known about the photo.
c1870 / 80s QUALITY STUDIO PHOTO by G A H EGGERS, DUNKIRK, NEW YORK. DOTY FAMILY
$129
Ex USA estate. Names handwritten to the rear. A. C. DOTY DELLA DOTY N? J. DOTY Largish in size, measures 16.5cms x 10.5cms. Generally in excellent condition. No other details are known about the photo.
c1890s QUALITY LARGE STUDIO PHOTO by O. H. PERRY, WYMORE NEBRASKA. YOUNG WOMAN.
$99
Ex USA estate. Measures 16.5cms x 11cms. Generally in excellent condition. No other details are known about the photo.
c1890s QUALITY LARGE STUDIO PHOTO by O. H. PERRY, WYMORE NEBRASKA. YOUNG MAN.
$99
Ex USA estate. Measures 16.5cms x 11cms. Generally in excellent condition. No other details are known about the photo.
EARLY 1900s SUPERB LOT 25 HIGH QUALITY LITHOGRAPH POSTCARDS. UNKNOWN SERIES.
$169
All backs are totaly blank apart from the postcard / series number, see photo. All are postally unused and in nice condition. No history is known about the items. There are 2 repeats.
RARE 1909 INGLEWOOD SPORTS GROUND, QLD REAL PHOTO POSTCARD.
$139
Date stamp hard to read but possibly 09 (1909)
RARE 1925 “THE BRISBANE COURIER” SPECIAL SHOW (EKKA) EDITION NEWSPAPER.
$99
Appears to be complete, but in delicate condition, some losses, tears & stains. Great reading. Dated TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1925.
1917 rare real photo postcard of sperm whale (The Bluff, Durban, South Africa)
$139
The SS Ulysses was a troop carrying ship during WW1, and the date 6/6/17 suggests that the postcard might have belonged to a soldier. Slightly faded.
RARE c1920 GOONDIWINDI FLOODS REAL PHOTO POSTCARD. “MICKS HOUSE IN THE FLOOD"
$130
Condition as per photo’s.
SUPER RARE c1920 GOONDIWINDI FLOODS REAL PHOTO POSTCARD. #
$160
Condition as per photo’s. Still partially attached to backing.