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.
1903 St Helena Island Jamestown 3 Rare Photographs Road / Sewerage Works & House
$150
RARE !! The photographs originally belonged to E H M Drury who was the Chief Clerk in The Governors Office at the time the photos were taken in 1903. He was stationed on St Helena from 1903 to 1907. One of the photos is captioned Our Little...
c1890 - 1900 Large Sepia Photo of Brisbane, Vantage Point Unknown.
$169
Unfortunately there are no details at all regarding the photo. No date, no photographer, no captions. Photo is 24.5cms x 19cms, overall 37.5cms x 30cms. Heavily foxed to the border, the photo is in reasonably good condition.
RARE c1880 - 1900 Large Panoramic Photo Eagle Farm Racecourse. Brisbane QTC
$199
Unfortunately there are not a lot of details at all regarding the photo. No date, no photographer, the caption reads Coming up the Straight, Brisbane QTC. Photo is 24cms x 19cms, overall 38cms x 30cms. Heavily foxed and in need of restoration...
Rare 1904 Oxford First Rowing Eight RPPC Real Photo Postcard.
$89
Rare 1904 Oxford First Rowing Eight RPPC Real Photo Postcard.
Rare 1909 Wahroonga, Coonanburra Rd NSW RPPC Real Photo Postcard.
$70
Rare 1909 Wahroonga, Coonanburra Rd NSW RPPC Real Photo Postcard.
Rare 1909 Wahroonga, Cleveland St NSW RPPC Real Photo Postcard.
$70
Rare 1909 Wahroonga, Cleveland St NSW RPPC Real Photo Postcard.
Rare 1909 Wahroonga, Presbyterian Church NSW RPPC Real Photo Postcard.
$50
Rare 1909 Wahroonga, Presbyterian Church NSW RPPC Real Photo Postcard.
3 Vintage x Howden, UK RPPC Real Photo Unused Postcards. Street Scenes & Church.
$65
3 Vintage x Howden, UK RPPC Real Photo Unused Postcards. Street Scenes & Church.
Rare 1903 St Helena Island RPPC Real Photo Postcard. Residents & Admin Staff
$149
The postcard was written by E H M Drury who was the Chief Clerk in The Governors Office at the time. He was stationed there from 1903 to 1907. Research ex Google, Friends of St Helena.
Rare c1905 "White Series QLD Views" North Queensland Natives Postcard Aboriginal
$199
Rare c1905 "White Series QLD Views" North Queensland Natives Postcard Aboriginal
Rare c1905 White Series QLD North Queensland Native Mia Mias Postcard Aboriginal
$225
Rare c1905 White Series QLD North Queensland Native Mia Mias Postcard Aboriginal
Rare c1905 "White Series QLD" Cardwell Natives, North QLD Postcard Aboriginal.
$179
Rare c1905 "White Series QLD" Cardwell Natives, North QLD Postcard Aboriginal.
Rare c1905 "White Series QLD” Natives & Picaninnies Cairns Postcard Aboriginal.
$199
Rare c1905 "White Series QLD” Natives & Picaninnies Cairns Postcard Aboriginal.
c1905 “Coloured Shell Series” QLD Views. Aboriginal, Queensland.
$99
c1905 “Coloured Shell Series” QLD Views. Aboriginal, Queensland.
c1905 “Coloured Shell Series” QLD Views. Aboriginal, Coopers Creek Queensland.
$129
c1905 “Coloured Shell Series” QLD Views. Aboriginal, Coopers Creek Queensland.
c1920 RPPC Real Photo Postcard, Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan. Unused.
$40
c1920 RPPC Real Photo Postcard, Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan. Unused.
c1910 Shijo Bridge, Kyoto Japan Postcard. Unused.
$35
c1910 Shijo Bridge, Kyoto Japan Postcard. Unused.
c1910 Maruyama Park, Kyoto Japan Postcard. Unused.
$35
c1910 Maruyama Park, Kyoto Japan Postcard. Unused.
c1910 The Sanjo Bridge, Kyoto Japan Postcard. Unused.
$35
c1910 The Sanjo Bridge, Kyoto Japan Postcard.
Unused
1920s / 1930s 5 x Imperial Hotel, Tokyo Japan Postcards. Unused / Same Series.
$80
1920s / 1930s 5 x Imperial Hotel, Tokyo Japan Postcards. Unused / Same Series.
1916 Rare Novelty Postcard of Brisbane “The Lion of the Season at Brisbane”.
$60
1916 Rare Novelty Postcard of Brisbane “The Lion of the Season at Brisbane”.
All but one of the views are detached.
RARE 1906 RPPC REAL PHOTO POSTCARD RUTHVEN STREET, TOOWOOMBA IN FLOOD.
$99
RARE 1906 RPPC REAL PHOTO POSTCARD RUTHVEN STREET, TOOWOOMBA IN FLOOD.
c1910 RPPC REAL PHOTO POSTCARD INVERELL METHODIST CHURCH.
$50
c1910 RPPC REAL PHOTO POSTCARD INVERELL METHODIST CHURCH.
Rare c1910 RPPC Real Photo Postcard. Weir’s Bush, Gerringong Rd.
$99
Rare c1910 RPPC Real Photo Postcard. Weir’s Bush, Gerringong Rd.
Rare 1917 RPPC Real Photo Postcard. Mudgee, Market Street.
$99
Rare 1917 RPPC Real Photo Postcard. Mudgee, Market Street.
3 x c1915 RPPC REAL PHOTO POSTCARDS KIAMA COASTLINE.
$50
3 x c1915 RPPC REAL PHOTO POSTCARDS KIAMA COASTLINE.
c1920 RPPC Real Photo Postcards. Gold Coast / Tweed Heads Coastline
$50
c1920 RPPC Real Photo Postcards. Gold Coast / Tweed Heads Coastline
c1920 RARE RPPC REAL PHOTO POSTCARD / FINGAL ROCKS LOW TIDE.
$99
WOW !! Slightly dangerous. Good condition.
SUPER RARE c1902 PHOTO OF BOOROODABIN BOWLS CLUB CLUBHOUSE. (Brisbane)
$139
Image size measures 14cms x 11.7cms, in urgent need of restoration, taped to rear and some losses and creasing. Super rare though despite condition.
c1935 SUPER RARE MELBOURNE STEAMSHIP LINE TSMV DUNTROON SHIPS CREW LARGE PHOTO.
$349
Possibly taken to celebrate it’s maiden voyage undertaken in 1935, definately pre WW2. Sold with an unused postcard of the same period. Photograph size 20.5cms x 16cms, overall matted size 30.5cms x 25cms. Great condition & super rare,...