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.

    From a collection of ephemera – either of a dealer or collector, some have prices written in pencil. Many of these items are in VERY poor condition, but many are either quite rare or very interesting, so they may be of interest to someone. Many have local history connections to Australia. Please just read the description carefully, and look at all the photos, so you are sure about the condition of what you are buying. Fragile items will be carefully packaged for posting, and please take care when handling them. Happy to combine.


    1930s? SMALL ORIGINAL WOODCUTS PERCY JOHN DELF SMITH #24

    Percy John Delf Smith (1882-1948) was a British artist who worked in engraving, painting, lettering, calligraphy and book design.
    “An early Printers’ Mark designed for Oliver & Herbert Simon of the Curwen Press by Percy Smith 27 Rundall Crescent Hampstead NW3 England.”
    Items such as this are mentioned here
    https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O587802/printers-ornament-percy-john-delf/
    Total page size 11 x 13 cms. Some age staining. 

     A printed Christmas card the image on the front “Designed and cut on wood by Smith 27 Rundall Crescent Hampstead NW3 England.” A separate slip (in his hand) identifies this as “Woodcuts – Chapter heading Swan Pan – designed & cut by Percy Smith.” Folded Christmas card 13 x 10 cms, on some sort of special paper, very good condition. I am guessing both date to the 1930s?


    My Items

    The items I sell are vintage; they are second hand, old, sometimes very old. I try to describe and photograph my items honestly and to the best of my ability; however if pristine condition is very important to you, I feel you should be buying from a regular shop, where you can inspect the items personally. Please note that all my items are sold "as is", with no warranty implied, and that the photos form part of the description, which should be read carefully. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM PLEASE CONTACT ME FIRST.

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    If you win more than one item in a listing please wait for a combined invoice from me to save you on postage and insurance costs. I always wait until the last item in an auction listing finishes before sending invoices in case buyers win more than one item. If you win an item and are planning to bid on an item in a later-finishing auction, please email me to let me know, and I will wait until that auction has finished to send you a combined invoice.



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