Buffalo Bill’s Wild West: Austrian Postcard from ca. 1910

“ Buffalo Bill’s Wild West “. b/w vintage postcard issued by J. Weiner in Wien. Facsimile autograph by Bill Cody.

1902: Early litho. Easter Greeting Postcard. Embossed, Fabric Flowers @ rubylane

1902: Lithograph postcard, unusual design. Embossed, gold print, lithograph, flowers are added fabrics.


A few more vintage Easter Postcards from 1902-07 have been added today too.

Set of 12 Wiener Werkstatte Postcards. 1983 reprint. Fashion Motives - col7741

Great, complete set of 12 Wiener Werkstaette Postcards issued be Edition Brandstatter as early reprints with a limitation of 4,000 sets.
It includes works by Josef Diveky, Mela Kohler, Otto Lendecke, Maria Likarz – Strauss, Erich Schmal and Eduard Josef Wimmer – Wisgrill.
Set of 12 Wiener Werkstatte Postcards. 1983 reprint. Fashion Motives - col7741

Ca. 1880: CdV Ottoman Empire. Abd al-Hamid II - col7738

Ottoman Empire / old Turkey. Carte de Visite of a Pasha Abd al-Hamid, Ottoman sultan (1876–1909).
When Abd al-Hamid II took over the throne he at first accepted (1876) the constitution promulgated by Midhat Pasha but soon suspended it, dismissed Midhat, and eventually had him strangled. The war with Russia led to the Treaty of San Stefano, subsequently modified by the Congress of Berlin. To save what remained of his empire, the sultan then pursued a policy of friendship with Germany.
Ca. 1880: CdV Ottoman Empire. Abd al-Hamid II - col7738

Ca. 1910: Attractive, scarce, unusual Carnival Postcard - col7731

Ca. 1910: Attractive, scarce, unusual Carnival Postcard. Most decorative lithographed postcard with a strange content: A Harlequin with sabre dominates the left side of the postcard. The right upper part shows a crowd in the street watching a burning house.
The inscription reads: “ 10,000 Gun Licenses. Prince Carnival is a humdinger this year „.

So what’s the story? Thieves stole 10.000 gun licenses from the magistrate in old Prague and set the house on fire afterwards:

Ca. 1910: Attractive Advertising Postcard for Dante Movie - col7730

Scarce, most decorative Art Deco lithograph advertising to promote the Rady-Maller production “ Dante's Divine Comedy “. It was a production for the Austrian – Hungarian Empire and Balkan States:

Robert Kronfeld, Glider Pilot Autograph on attractive Mail from 1933 - col7726

Kronfeld passionately promoted gliding throughout Europe. He was one of the best known pilots at the end of the 1920s and beginning of 1930s.

He set many records and was the first pilot to use a variometer and among the first to utilize thermals to make the break through from slope to thermal soaring.

We also know him from his "traveling flying circus", air shows he performed in many European countries. He further is famous for his “Four-Country-Flight,” on which he carried official mail to and from each destination:
Robert Kronfeld, Glider Pilot Autograph on attractive Mail from 1933 - col7726

1928: Outstanding Lindbergh Flight Cover - @ rubylane

1928: Outstanding Lindbergh Flight Cover - col7723: "Air mail cover from 1928, flown by Lindbergh.
For two days in 1928, on February 20th and February 21st, Charles Lindbergh flew the mail, again, for the Robertson Aircraft Corporation on Contract Air Mail Route 2, between Chicago, Illinois, and St. Louis, Missouri.
This cover was flown by him on one of these flights and it is postmarked for Chicago, on February 21st, at 4:00 a.m., on its front and stamped for Saint Louis, on February 21st, at 12:00 p.m., on its back.
It has a 10 cent stamp featuring Lindbergh's Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis and a horseshoe cachet that says 'Lindbergh Again Flies the Air Mail'. "

Ca. 1900: Jewish Lane in Frankfurt. Old Photo - col7713

Old photo from Germany with a view of the “ Judengasse” ( Jewish Lane ) in Frankfurt.
Slight aging, small fault. Scarce photo. Size: 2.5 x 4 inches.

The oldest Jewish quarter in Frankfurt was located in the area just south of the Cathedral. Jews were driven from the city in 1349, but began to return to that same area after about 1360. In 1462, they were again forcibly removed from the city by decree of Friedrich III and re-settled in the northern part of the Wollgraben, just outside the 13th Century city.

This area was separated from the rest of the city by three special gates. That Jewish lane was very narrow with mostly small half-timbered row houses. Numerous fires repeatedly destroyed large sections, but rebuilding did little to change the character of the lane. In 1808 the gates between this Jewish Quarter and the rest of the city were removed, and by 1811, Jews were again finally allowed to live outside of the Ghetto.

Since the end of 19th century it is called Boernestrasse, named after the Poet Ludwig Boerne who was born in that lane.
Ca. 1900: Jewish Lane in Frankfurt. Old Photo - col7713

1928: Old Photo of Theater Group with Costumes of Indians - col7709

1928: Old Photo of Theater Group with Costumes of Indians - col7709

ca. 1920: Great Studio Photo of a Harlequin. - col7700

ca. 1920: Great Studio Photo of a Harlequin. - col7700

Famous Opera Singers: 4 Photos with Autographs from 1970s - col7692

Famous Opera Singers: 4 Photos with Autographs from 1970s - col7692: "Jose Carreras ( 1975 ), Ileana Cotrubas ( ca. 1975 ), Katia Ricciarelli ( 1975, and Piero Cappuccilli ( 1977 ).
4 photos, individually signed by those singers in Vienna.
Private vintage off stage photos.
Lovely lot for opera lovers.
We guarantee the authenticity of the Autographs.
All photos are 5 x 3.5 inches and in fine condition "

1929: Switzerland. Scarce Courvoisier Postcard as Air Mail Entire - col7687

This is a postcard has been designed by Jules Courvoisier ( artist signed ) and has been issued for fundraising ( Schweizer Nationalspende ).

Courvoisier was famous as designer for posters. At the front side we see 2 boy scouts with the Swiss flag.

1929: Switzerland. Scarce Courvoisier Postcard as Air Mail Entire - col7687

Christo and Jeanne Claude Autograph: They do "The Gates" in Manhattan's Central Park now

The artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude make the installation "The Gates" in Manhattan's Central Park now.

More than 20 years in the making, the large-scale art project consists of 7,500 large saffron cloth panels hanging in 16-foot high door frames.

It will be on display for just 16 days. Here is one of their former installations: " The Umbrellas ", Japan – USA:
Christo and Jeanne Claude: The Umbrellas, Japan - USA. Autographed by both, CoA - col6354

1982: Ernst Fuchs. Autograph, CoA - col7235

The painter Ernst Fuchs celebrates his 75th birthday today. Along with Arik Brauer, Anton Lehmdon, Wolfgang Hutter, and Rudolph Hausner Ernst Fuchs was the founder of the renown Vienna School of Fantastic Realism.

During the 1950s, Fuchs lived in Paris with artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

Fuchs has restored the villa of architect Otto Wagner in Vienna, which he purchased in 1973, and has made this magnificent edifice both his home and museum. (Item #col7235)

1982: Ernst Fuchs. Autograph, CoA - col7235

Friedrich Zelnik Autograph. Silent Movie Film Director, ca. 1920s - col7680

Friedrich Zelnik was one of the most successful directors of the German silent movie:Friedrich Zelnik Autograph. Silent Movie Film Director, ca. 1920s - col7680

Dorothy Lamour Autograph 4 x 5.8. CoA - col7677

We got another one: Dorothy Lamour Autograph: Attractive photo of the young Lamour signed “ Best Wishes – Dorothy Lamour “ in orange: Dorothy Lamour Autograph 4 x 5.8. CoA - col7677

1936: 6th Olympic Games in Garmisch - Partenkirchen. - col7667

1936: Colorful Olympic Games postcard, issued by the Austrian Olympia Fund, commemorating the Olympic Games in Garmisch – Partenkirchen:1936: 6th Olympic Games in Garmisch - Partenkirchen. - col7667

Old Korea : 106 Year old Man. Vintage Postcard - col7664

Interesting image of this old gentleman, sitting in front of his house. ½ Sen Japanese stamp, tied by violet Korean Chemulpo Corea – strike. Unused:Old Korea : 106 Year old Man. Vintage Postcard - col7664

1973: Austrian Greenland Expedition. Signed by Members - col7655

1973: b/w photo postcard Greenland mountain region ( Kong Christian IX Land ). Signed by the members of the Austrian expedition including Sammer, Wanke, Luchtbkau, Reittmeyer, Slavik, Ruli, Sause: 1973: Austrian Greenland Expedition. Signed by Members - col7655

Carnival photos: 3 vintage photographs from Austria - col7651

Now that the Carnival is over: 3 photos from ca. 1910-1920Carnival photos: 3 vintage photographs from Austria - col7651

Old China: 8 different Coins from Qing Dynasty to Republic - col7645

Fine lot of 8 different Chinese coins including: 1 Tael Hubei Provice ( Hu Peh ), Pei Yang Dollar, 7 Mace and 2 Candareen from Guang Dong Province ( Canton – Kuang Tung ), 1 Sen Manchukuo ( Japanese puppet government in Manchuria ), and other coins with images of President Sun Zhongshan ( Sun Yat Sen ), dragons or junk…..Old China: 8 different Coins from Qing Dynasty to Republic - col7645

1925: Canary Bird Breeding Competition: Large Plaque - col7643

1925: Bronze plaque issued by the 1st Viennese Canary Bird Breeding Association ( I. Wiener Edelroller ( Harzer ) Kanarienzuchter Verein. Ornate design with crown and coat of arms: 1925: Canary Bird Breeding Competition: Large Plaque - col7643

1927: Douglas Fairbanks Autograph on Ross Photo. CoA - col7631

Authentic autograph by Hollywood actor Douglas Fairbanks senior, signed 1927 in Paris: 1927: Douglas Fairbanks Autograph on Ross Photo. CoA - col7631

1906: Old Map: Canada – British North America

Colorful chromolithograph depicting Parrots and Cockadoos, Domicella atripilla, Plissopophus Leadbeateri, Sittace chloroptera, Palaeorais eupatrius, Stringops habroptilus……….1906: Parrots: Very decorative Chromo Lithograph of Parrots a Cockadoos - col7619

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W.W.II: 2 important Photos of Soldiers and Gypsies. Signed. 1941. - col7613

WW2: Two remarkable vintage photos form 1941 depicting Romanian gypsies along with German Wehrmacht Soldiers: W.W.II: 2 important Photos of Soldiers and Gypsies. Signed. 1941. - col7613: "WW2: Two remarkable vintage photos form 1941 depicting Romanian gypsies along with German Wehrmacht Soldiers"