Monday, October 11, 2010

Japanese Postcard Army Review, commemorative Cancellation

Very decorative Japanese postcard, partly photo, partly lithograph, embossed.

The postcard depicts Japanese generals Kuroki, Nozu, Yamagata, Oyama, Oku, Nogi, Kodama and Kawamura.



Franked with 3 stamps, tied by 3 different commemorative cancellations. Fine condition.

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Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Gurschner Bronze Bas Relief, Grace. Artist signed.

Decorative, Art Nouveau bronze, bas relief of a ladies head, Art Nouveau ornaments and title „Grace“.



Artist signed: Gurschner 1903.

1,5 x 2,8 inches (37 x 70 mm), 62 gram, very fine condition.

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Sunday, October 03, 2010

Qingdao Postcard 1899: German Soldiers, Field Service.

1899, Germany, China: b/w postcard „ Tsingtau: Feldgottesdienst an der Heidenmauer“.



The postcard depicts a huge crowd of German troops, celebrating drumhead service .
Sent Clarens to Pully. Fine condition.

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