Photographs
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.
c1950s AMERICAN OPERATIC SOPRANO BRENDA LEWIS HANDSIGNED REAL PHOTO POSTCARD
$99
(1921 - 2017) Brenda Lewis. A 100% genuine handsigned autograph on postcard undated but c1950s.
c1940s SWEDISH OPERATIC TENOR JOEL BERGLUND HANDSIGNED LARGE REAL PHOTO POSTCARD
$99
(1903 - 1985) Joel Berglund. A 100% genuine handsigned autograph on large postcard undated but c1940s / 1950s.
c1940s AMERICAN OPERATIC TENOR RICHARD TUCKER HANDSIGNED CARD / LOBBY CARD.
$60
(1913 - 1975) Richard Tucker. A 100% genuine handsigned autograph on thin card, 14cms x 9cms, undated but c1940s / 1950s.
c1950s AUSTRIAN OPERATIC BASS OTTO EDELMANN HANDSIGNED REAL PHOTO POSTCARD.
$70
(1917 - 2003) Otto Edelmann. A 100% genuine handsigned autograph on real photo postcard undated but c1950s.
1910 SUPER RARE USA REPUBLICAN CONGRESS “STEPHEN G PORTER” REAL PHOTO POSTCARD.
$70
Some surface losses as per photo.
SCARCE c1930s SWEDISH OPERATIC TENOR TORSTEN RALF HANDSIGNED PHOTOGRAPH.
$90
(1901 - 1954) Torsten Ralf. A 100% genuine handsigned autograph on photo undated but c1930s. Measures 12.5cms x 9cms.
SCARCE c1940s HERBERT ERNST GROH SWISS TENOR & FILM ACTOR HANDSIGNED POSTCARD
$70
A 100% genuine handsigned autograph undated but c1940s.
RARE 1908 AMERICAN SOPRANO YVONNE de TREVILLE HANDSIGNED REAL PHOTO POSTCARD
$280
SUPER RARE & highly collectable. American Yvonne de Treville born Edyth Le Gierse (1881 - 1954) was an operatic coloratura soprano. A 100% genuine handsigned autograph dated Brussels 1908, while appearing in Hamlet. Very nice condition.
RARE 1909 FAMOUS ITALIAN SOPRANO ADELINA PATTI HANDSIGNED REAL PHOTO POSTCARD
$699
SUPER RARE & highly collectable. Adelina Patti (1843 - 1919) is regarded as possibly the greatest operatic soprano of all time. A 100% genuine handsigned autograph dated 1909. The postcard has lost its photo glossiness and is slightly faded around...
EARLY 1900s SOUTH AFRICAN REAL PHOTO POSTCARD. ARMED INDIGENOUS GATHERING.
$80
Some minor marks & stains.
c1857 - c1859 PHOTOGRAPH by M H KIMBALL, 347 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
$60
Apparently, M H Kimball operated out of premises at 347 Broadway from 1857 to 1859. The oval matt around the photo has the Kimball name, see below. The frame measure 62mm x 51mm. No history is known about the item.
1800s LARGISH TINTYPE PHOTO of a WOMAN ex USA ESTATE.
$99
In reasonable to good condition. Largish in size & measures 17.7cms x 12.8cms. No history is known about the woman or photo.
AMERICANA. 1800s LARGE QUALITY STUDIO PHOTO'S of MEMBERS of the SAME FAMILY.
$99
The Cooper family of Kentucky. Details written to the rear of the individuals. The six measure 16.2cms x 10.5cms. No history is known about the items.
c1907 NICHOLASVILLE, KENTUCKY USA. LARGE STORE FRONT ORIGINAL PHOTO.
$199
Original photo, not a recent copy. Names of those in the photo to the rear. Photo measures 17.5cms x 12cms, overall 25.3cms x 20.2cms. Losses & marks as per photo. No other history is known about the item.
RARE SIGNED JAMES K. W. ATHERTON PHOTOGRAPH OF PRESIDENT LYNDON B JOHNSON
$199
Note to the rear handwritten “From original negative”. Signed bottom right by renowned Washington Post photographer James K.W. Atherton. Measures 22cms x 16.5cms. Great condition.
James Kenneth...
RARE 1920 REAL PHOTO POSTCARD IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, STAFF PHOTO. J A HUNT
$40
Generally very nice condition NOTE: J Hunt, (see rear of photo), played Rugby League for Australia. John Amos Hunt was a talented athlete, who played Rugby League for Queensland & Australia during the 1920’s. He was known in...
RARE 1918 REAL PHOTO POSTCARD IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, HOUSE PHOTO. J A HUNT
$50
Generally very nice condition NOTE: J Hunt, (Coach), played Rugby League for Australia. John Amos Hunt was a talented athlete, who played Rugby League for Queensland & Australia during the 1920’s. He was known in later years as...
RARE 1922 REAL PHOTO POSTCARD IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, ATHLETICS. COACH J A HUNT
$50
Generally very nice condition NOTE: J Hunt, (Coach), played Rugby League for Australia. John Amos Hunt was a talented athlete, who played Rugby League for Queensland & Australia during the 1920’s. He was known in later years as...