We are both the oldest surviving members of our families. As life-long collectors, and inheritors from those who have Gone Before, we must move on some of our Stuff before that (hopefully far-off) day when it becomes our children’s responsibility. Happy to combine for cheaper postage but PLEASE WAIT for combined invoice from me or ask me for one; postage discounts can only be given on combined purchases paid for on a single invoice.

A collection of postcards with military themes. From the estate of a well-known collector. Happy to combine.

1918 WW1 PHOTO CARDS BATTLE OF THE LYS GERMAN OFFENSIVE AUSTRALIAN PUBLISHED #6

The Battle of the Lys, also known as the Fourth Battle of Ypres, was fought from 7 to 29 April 1918 and was part of the German spring offensive in Flanders during the First World War. The aim of the Battle of Lys from the German point of view was to capture Ypres and the surrounding high ground around Messines.
Sailly Church was burnt during the open fighting of October 1914, when French cavalry and British and German infantry fought on the Lys, but from the winter of 1914-1915 to the spring of 1918 the village was comparatively untouched. It was captured by the Germans on 9 April 1918, and it remained in their hands until the beginning of September.
Battle of Bailleul. From 13–15 April, the Germans drove forward in the centre, taking Bailleul, 12 kms west of Armentières, despite increasing British resistance.
Two photo postcards original photographer / publisher AZ? AL in a diamond? Unusual because they were published in Australia – J M Hamilton & Coy Sydney Australia. Printed on stock associated with UK postcards.
AZ7 Bailleul, after German offensive – the square facing the Town Hall. (Stain top left corner.) AZ15 Sailly La Lys after German offensive – The Church. Both unused, some grubbiness to backs.


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