GLADYS COOPER : BEAUTIFUL BRITISH ACTRESS : PRESS PHOTO (1921) AND FIVE POSTCARDS

PRESS PHOTO 1 (SOLD)
POSTCARD 1 (SOLD)

POSTCARD 2 (SOLD)

POSTCARD 3 (SOLD)

POSTCARD 4 (SOLD)

POSTCARD 5 (SOLD)

POSTCARD 6 (SOLD)

POSTCARD 7 (SOLD)

This 1921 press photo (Press Photo 1)features British actress, theatrical manager, and producer Gladys Cooper (1888-1971). Her career spanned over seven decades and she acted on stage, film, and television. She was a popular “pin-up” model for British troops during World War I. In 1967, she was awarded the coveted title of Dame of the Order of the British Empire. Cooper was known for both her talent and her beauty. This press photo focuses on her beauty. In fact the caption of the photograph states “Gladys Cooper : The Most Beautiful Actress In England”. This press photo was produced by the Keystone View Company. Cooper was about 33 years of age at the time this photograph was taken. (SOLD)

Postcard 1 features the Gladys Cooper’s fascimile autograph. This “hand-painted” postcard was published by Rotary Photo as part of the “British Beauty” series (B1-5). The firm was located in London. (SOLD)

Postcard 2 was published by Rotary Photo as part of the “Rotary Photographic” series (11856H). The firm was located in London. (SOLD)

Postcard 3  is “hand-painted” and published by Rotary Photo as part of the “British Beauty” series (B56-6). The message on the card wishes the recipient many happy returns on her birthday. This postcard is in very good condition (see scans).  (SOLD)

Postcard 4 captures Cooper in her role as “Peggy” in “Peggy And Her Husband” (1914). Cooper’s photograph on this card was taken by the Foulsham & Banfield studio. This postcard was published by Rotary Photo as part of a series (6929 J). The firm was located in London. (SOLD)

Postcard 5 features Cooper’s photograph taken by celebrated female photographer, Rita Martin. This uncommon postcard was published by Rotary Photo as part of the “British Beauty” series (A542). The firm was located in London. (SOLD)

Postcard 6 features a portrait of Cooper that was taken by Bertram Park (1883-1972). He was an English portrait photographer. He photographed many celebrities including members of royalty. A number of engravings of his work were used on British and British Commonwealth stamps. Park was also very involved in producing theatrical photographs. His wife, Yvonne Gregory was also an esteemed photographer. In addition, she served as one of his models. The couple produced books on photographing nudes. Park was also an expert on rose cultivation. This  postcard was published by J. Beagles & Co. as part of a series (302W). The firm was located in London.  (SOLD)

Postcard 7 captures a fashionable Miss Cooper standing next to a beautiful luxurious classic automobile.  Cooper’s photograph on this card was taken by the Foulsham & Banfield studio. This postcard was published by Rotary Photo as part of a series (No11861Y). The firm was located in London.  (SOLD)

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SEBASTOPOL, CALIFORNIA : BUSY STREET SCENE : OLD CARS: GREAT SIGNAGE : RPPC c1934

This real photo postcard features a street scene in Sebastopol, California. The postcard pictures a street in the business district. This postcard view includes a number of shops, old cars, and much signage. Note the signs advertising a drug store, two bakeries, the Fleming Market, and a clothing store. Sebastopol is in Sonoma County and is located a little more than an hour north of San Francisco. 
This postcard’s photograph was taken by Peck Photo. The card’s stamp box indicates that it was published sometime between 1925 and 1942.  SOLD

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939/40 PONTIAC WOODY STATION WAGON : PETER ROBERTS COLLECTION : PRESS PHOTO

This striking black-and-white press photograph captures a nostalgic moment in time, likely from the late 1930s or early 1940s, featuring a Pontiac “Woody” Station Wagon parked in front of a rustic log cabin. The “Woody” wagon, with its distinctive wooden paneling, was a popular vehicle during this era, blending practical utility with stylish craftsmanship. The car’s streamlined design, rounded fenders, and chrome accents highlight the Art Deco influence of the time. The scene presents a group of four individuals, seemingly engaged in a friendly outdoor exchange. A man in a cap and knee-high boots stands at the front of the car, gesturing towards the hood, perhaps discussing the vehicle’s performance or offering assistance. Opposite him, two individuals—one male and one female—are leaning slightly forward, both dressed in formal coats and hats, suggestive of a road trip or an autumn excursion. Inside the car, a smiling woman peeks out from the driver’s seat. Behind them is a log cabin that has a second story with multiple windows and a classic pitched roof. The stone chimney at the far right suggests a cozy setting, likely a retreat for leisure travelers or outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding wooded area reinforces the rustic feel. The back of the image contains several annotations and stamps. Handwritten notes label the car as a 1939/40 Pontiac “Woody” Station Wagon. A Peter Roberts Collection stamp is prominently displayed, suggesting that this image was part of a well-documented automotive archive. The collection was based in Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire, UK. SOLD

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ADOLPH ZUKOR : FOUNDER OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES : FILM DIRECTOR : PRESS PHOTO 1914

This vintage press photo features Adolph Zukor sitting in the backseat of his chauffer driven luxury automobile. He is accompanied by his two children, Eugene and Mildred. The year of the photo is 1914 and the photo was taken in front of Zukor’s residence in New York City. Adolph Zukor (1873-1976) was a Hungarian-American film producer famous for being one of the three founders of Paramount Pictures. He produced one of America’s first feature length films, “The Prisoner of Zenda (1913). The IMDb reveals that Zukor produced 96 films between 1913 and 1943. What happened to Zukor’s children. In 1916, Eugene became a Paramount executive. Mildred married Arthur Loew son of Marcus Lowe, founder of MGM studios and the Lowes theater chain. Arthur became President of MGM. This press photograph is an artifact of motion picture history. SOLD

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FINLEY, NORTH DAKOTA : MAIN STREET : OLD CARS & PICK-UP TRUCK : COCA COLA SIGN : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features a street view in Finley, North Dakota. The photograph shows Main Street. Note the old cars and the old pick-up truck. There is also interesting signage. Examples are signs advertising Coca Cola, REA Sheyenne Valley Electric Co-operative, and two cafe signs. The message on the card indicates that it was written by someone who recently moved into Finley. The writer mentions a new apartment and someone’s new job at a military base. The base is extremely likely to be the Finley Air Force Station which was a General Surveillance Radar Station just 1.5 miles from Finley. The base was opened in 1951 and closed in 1979.
 The postcard has a 1956 Finley postmark.  SOLD

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1968 CORVETTE STING RAY CONVERTIBLE : CHEVROLET : VINTAGE ADVERTISING POSTCARD

This vintage advertising lithographic postcard features a 1968 corvette sting ray convertible. Chevrolet produced 28,586 1968 vettes. The production include 9,936 coupes and 18,630 convertibles. SOLD

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LINCOLN HOTEL : LINCOLN, NEW HAMPSHIRE : OLD CAR, US FLAG, MOUNTAINS : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features a street view of the Lincoln Hotel, located in Lincoln, New Hampshire. The hotel appears to be a luxury hotel. Note the old car parked in front of the hotel. Also note the hotel’s awnings and gazebo type structure near the hotel’s entrance. Lincoln, New Hampshire is set in the White Mountains. The Appalachian trail passes through the town. This postcard photo was taken by E. D. Putnam & Son (Antrim, New Hampshire). The “Defender” stamp box on the reverse of this postcard indicates that it was produced between 1920 and 1945. SOLD

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UNIFORMED POLICEMAN : POSES BY ROW OF POLICE CARS: LOS ANGELES : VINTAGE PHOTO 1924

This vintage photograph features a smiling uniformed policeman posing in front of a row of police cars. An inscription on the reverse of the photo reveals that the policeman is on the Los Angeles Police Force and this photograph was taken in 1924 when no one ever heard of SWAT or Tasers.  SOLD

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TWO COUPLES LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW OF AN OLD CITROEN : SNAPSHOT 1953

This vintage snapshot photograph features two young couples sitting in a car. They are peering out the open window of the vehicle. The car is a citroen. The photo is dated 1953. SOLD

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ADVERTISING INK BLOTTER : GOODRICH TRUCK TIRES : RATON, NEW MEXICO & TRINIDAD, COLORADO

This vintage ink blotter advertises Goodrich Truck Tires. More specifically, the blotter is hawking Bennett’s Transfer & Storage. The company had headquarters in both Raton, New Mexico and Trinidad, Colorado. The company’s motto was “We Move Anything, Anywhere, Anytime. Clearly the company has much confidence in itself.  SOLD

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