Lot: 5
Assorted photographs, between 4.5 x 6.5” and 10 x 12”, mostly UK social history and transport interest, a mix of original printings and repro. Mixed quality. (119)
Lot: 9
19th Century Topographical photographs laid down in four large albums, many large format, with views of UK tourist locations with good Scotland, Channel Islands, and France (especially Paris); many albumen prints by George W. Wilson, John Valentine and others. Also few posed groups. Photographs mostly fine, the albums in very mixed condition. (352)
Lot: 10
19th Century Topographical photographs and photogravures laid down and loose in five large albums, many large format, with views of UK tourist locations, plus France and Switzerland; a few hand-coloured. Also few posed groups. Mostly VG/VF, the albums in very mixed condition. (511)
Lot: 59
Al Read (Comedian, 1909-1987): a collection of memorabilia spanning his career comprising photographs (79, various sizes, two signed by Al Read), programmes (11), some correspondence (many photocopies), small poster and other items; all arranged in an album. Some mixed condition but mostly fine. This collection was originally sold by Al Read's widow in 1996.
Lot: 60
Press Agency photographs of various personalities, 1980s, mostly 10x8”, including Robin Day, Michael Crawford, Billy Crystal, Sabrina, Texas, Nick Bates, etc. Fine (52)
Lot: 66
Collection of 1950s professional Photographs concerning Cheadle, Bramhall and Hazel Grove, illustrating fund-raising activities for the R.N.L.I., the British Legion and the Conservative Party, with group poses, Remembrance Day ceremony, Mayoral Ball, Fashion Parade etc. In two scrap albums, with corner mounts. Most photos 6.5 x 8.5”. VG/VF (61). Also few related tickets.
Lot: 67
Photographs,1900s to 1950s, of British military and social history interest with many group poses including sport and education, chiefly pre-1945. Several large format. Mixed condition. (abt.120)
Lot: 68
Belfast Industrial development, 1960/1971, a collection of professional photographs, from PC size to 10x8”, in folders. One creased, others fine. (38)
Lot: 85
Road Vehicle photographs, largely PC size, b/w, mostly buses, early 20th Century to 1970s, the earlier with some VG originals but mostly repro of very mixed quality, the 1960s/70s generally fine with many good close-ups. (c.600)
Lot: 86
Bus photographs, b/w, PC size, 1960s/80s, many fine close-ups, plus some very mixed quality reproductions of earlier photos. (c.600)
Lot: 87
Bus photographs, b/w, PC size, 1960s/80s, some mixed quality but with many fine close-ups; includes many Isle of Wight especially Southern Vectis. (c.600)
Lot: 88
Box of Tram and Bus photographs, b/w, mostly PC size plus some snapshots, mixed quality but with many fine close-ups. Much late-1940s. (abt.500)
Lot: 93
UK Tram photographs, mostly 1930s/1950s plus some reproductions from earlier negatives. B/w, PC size. Mixed quality but with many fine close-ups. (over 700)
Lot: 94
UK Tram photographs, mostly 1930s/1950s plus some reproductions from earlier negatives. B/w, PC size. Mixed quality but with many fine close-ups. (abt.650)
Lot: 95
Early 20th Century staff photograph of the Manchester Tramways Inspectors, 17 x 42cm, on card mount. Fine
Lot: 97
Selection of fine 1960s photographs of Edward Beck & Sons of Stockport heavy haulage vehicles and mobile cranes. Between 8 x 6.5” and 10 x 8”. (4)
Lot: 102
UK Bus photographs, 1960s/70s, all b/w, PC size, many with PSV Circle handstamps on reverse, many fine close-ups. Much South-West of England. (abt.650)
Lot: 103
Bus photographs, largely coloured, the large majority PC size, some 6x4”, plus bundle of b/w snapshots. Mixed quality. (abt.1600)