Trafford Books: Books, Autographs, Photographs, Cigarette & Trade Cards, Postcards, and Postage Stamps., 437, Manchester

Collection,mostly PU to a family in Yatton, with many comic, greetings and some UK views, much WWI period, a few with FPO pmks;

Edwardian to 1930s with many Manchester views, chiefly city centre and few Longsight area, plus some shipping and foreign post offices

UK topography, some greetings and assorted comic cards, with many churches noted. (abt.400)

Largely UK & European topography,

Marple topography & social history including canal scenes, street scenes (18, two showing Whit Walks), many rural scenes etc. 62 RPs.

Marple area comprising views of Hawk Green, Strines, Compstall and Ludworth, mostly RPs including three street scenes. Includes Ludworth school group.

Marple Bridge topography & social history,

Mellor topography including three street scenes, rural views and notable buildings with duplication. 32 RPs.

Comic selection with many Edwardian; includes Hilda Cowham (10), Arthur Moreland (8), Tom Browne (11), Lance Thackeray (16), George Davey (12),

Comic selection with many Edwardian; includes G.F. Christie (23), P.V. Bradshaw (5), Ludovici (24), George Davey (16), Lance Thackeray (26),

Edwardian actresses, plus some 1920s and later, a dealer's stock in postcard case, many in plastic sleeves, RPs and printed types, a few sets noted.

English Theatre Advertising, especially Edwardian period, several published by David Allen; together with Theatre buildings, UK & Foreign.

Entertainers, about 30% Edwardian theatre, about 10% Radio performers, the remainder Film Stars (abt.610)

Film Stars a dealer's stock in postcard case, with numerous RPs, various series with emphasis on Picturegoer

Film Stars , a dealer's stock in postcard case, all Picturegoer RPs, mainly

Brian Gerald art topography collection including a selection for the 1938 Empire Exhibition, Scotland. (abt.450)

Ireland topography & themes, including Carrickfergus set of 6 in original packet, plus street scenes of Belfast and Longford. (18)

Shipping collection with interest in Cunard, Union-Castle Line and various others (c.225)

The 'Titanic' leaving Southampton on her Maiden Voyage April 10, 1912. RP. Postally used Dec.31st

Spanish Embroidered selection plus few other novelty cards. (58)

Wales topography, with many RPs, plus coloured art types by Jotter and others; includes nice study of Brechfa Post Office,

Coin Covers in three albums, British & Foreign, including UK coins to PS2 (8) and PS5 (4). Fine (43)

General collection in various albums including 1992 Olympics in two volumes with covers signed by Steve Backley and Chris Boardman & many UM sets,

Carton with presentation packs, year packs, FDCs etc, with much Australia, plus Japan, USA and various others. VG/VF (Qty.)

World ranges on leaves & loose with main interest in British C/Wealth including GVI/ early-QE2 FDCs, used collection of Ireland