Sunday 19 December 2010

Antique Prints Blog: Pricing antique prints: natural history

I found a very interesting blog today all about prints and old maps, well worth a look if you enjoy such things.

Antique Prints Blog: Pricing antique prints: natural history

Vintage Art Prints - Horses

The following art prints are all over 80 years old and orginal, another 20 years or less and they will be classed as a 'true' antique. Unlike modern copies, these are a very good investment because not only are they decorative, ideal for framing and hanging, they will become more valuable over time.
Print 001
Print 002

Print 003
Print oo4 The Stampede

Saturday 18 December 2010

VINTAGE FINE ART PRINT "A GIRL WITH DOVES" GREUZE 1920s

PAINTING TITLE: A GIRL WITH DOVES
ARTIST:
GREUZE
YEAR:
1920’s
CONDITION:
Excellent
SIZE:
7 X 8 ¾ (Inches)


Vintage art print (frame and lighting not included) dating from the 1920’s, over eighty years old in in a very good condition. Why not make me an offer? If you want it for less then please let me know but don't leave it to long because its here to sell.

A genuine vintage print, not a modern "expensive" copy, another ten years and this print will be antique.

It can be difficult to judge the quality of the actual print online and in my opinion, my pictures do not do the print any justice.  When you  buy a print from me, if you are not pleased with your print then, by all means, please return it for a full refund.

All prints are packed to protect them whilst in transit and are posted quickly to ensure speedy delivery.

These vintage prints are ideal for framing and would decorate any home, take the print to a local art gallery for framing or simply buy online. Once framed the picture will look great hanging on your wall.


Please click picture to enlarge.

Friday 17 December 2010

SHIPPING - RETURNS - TERMS & CONDITIONS

Information and some nice pictures of some of the things I have for sale or will be selling in the near future. FREE GIFT PLEASE CLICK HERE
Page removed from 1950's large format magazine, part of a set of 3 and complete,ideal for framing.

RETURNS
I always make the best efforts to show and describe each piece in the best light, if there are any defects then I will always describe them if worth mentioning.
EDFOU UPPER EGYPT By JOHN F LEWIS
The descriptions are as accurate as possible and if I have made any errors then I will send you your money back, including the cost to post back, please post cheapest method.
1909 Original Advert
The photographs are as best as possible to be viewed on a laptop monitor and as close a representation as possible to the actual print. On most occasions the print is much better than the 'online' image in my opinion, if you do not agree or feel its not what you expected then, by all means, please post it back for a full refund.
Vintage Rover Motorcar Advert
If you wish to keep the print but not 100% satisfied with your purchase then please let me know and tell me how much you feel is a 'fair' price. If we cannot agree a 'reasonable' price then you can all ways return it and again, I will refund in full.
1909 military print - THE CENTRE OF THE BRITISH ARMY IN ACTION AT THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO, JUNE 18 1815
PRICING
I always endeavour to keep my sales prices as low as possible and at the same time, be able to afford to do this, sell ephemera and collectibles.
the downfall of wolsey by John Pettie old 1920's art print
All 'regular' customers will receive discounts or free gifts and if you 'buy it now' at the price I am asking, I will include a free gift of some sort, either another print or something I feel will ensure you shop again with me.
1930's Children's Illustration
Best offers are always seriously considered and depending on time, date and how busy I am, I will do my best to accept your 'best' offers.
the triumph of the man who was not afraid columbus landing in america 1492 old print
TERMS & CONDITIONS
My terms and conditions are simple enough, if you are not happy with your purchase or service I offer then please tell me what I can do to 'put things right'. I want you to enjoy your shopping experience with me and if you are not pleased then neither am I.
I will do whatever it takes to amend the situation because I want you to shop again and again with me, I always appreciate your custom.
One of my favourites! But it is for sale!

Vintage Ephemera


The 'torso' is listed on my Ebay as a Buy it Now, please use the link above to visit my Ebay sales.



Friday 10 December 2010

THE GREAT WAR MAGAZINE ISSUE 62 VC'S WON IN THE WAR

THE GREAT WAR MAGAZINE ISSUE 62 VC'S WON IN THE WAR
The Great war magazine was published during the war years, reporting back news from the frontline and this issue dates to October 1915. The war had already been raging for just over 12 months and this issue dealt with those who had won a bravery award, the highest for gallantry, during the 'early' years.

What an 'interesting' read and for anyone who has an interest in the Victoria cross and those who were awarded one for bravery above and beyond the 'call of duty', then you would find this fascinating. another couple of years and this old mag will be an 'antique' piece of ephemera, getting rarer by the day.
I have seen these 'war' magazines sell for all sorts of prices but cannot give an accurate value for this issue of the great war based on previous completed sales. early issues sell best and condition always will always increase the value as usual. However, as these old mags are getting on to be over 100 years old, they have done well to survive and how many more copies are 'out' there for sale?
Your purchases will be insured up to the sum of £39.00 at no extra cost, its free.
I guarantee that its the genuine thing and if you are not 100% satisfied then I will give you your money back.
The condition of the magazine is not to bad considering, the staples are rusty, small rips and tears, some stains and fading and whole host of 'age' related 'issues'.

 























Overall, its in a good readable condition and ideal for a collector of war memorabilia, old magazines, ephemera, VC and Victoria Cross collectibles memorabilia, collectors of 'topo' and 'first world war' photos.


















On the reverse of this old magazine, an old 1915 'Mappin and Webb' advert promoting 'army' issue gear for the first world war.

Thursday 9 December 2010

Vintage Childrens Book - The After You Story Book

A lovely old childrens illustrated book with 6 colour illustrations and many black and white illustrations. The inside cover pages have been illustrated by Heath Robinson.

GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINTS FROM £00.15P - CLICK HERE!


The book is showing its age but is in not to bad a condition considering it must of been published over 50+ years ago? I am guessing this book must have been published in the 1930's or there abouts but not entirley sure.

The pages do have some stains, foxing and very small tears but not many, the colour prints are not effected by this (borders are) but some of the full page black and white pictures may have some signs of age.



There are some great prints within the book including animals, one of cats and one of dogs.

The prints still retain their vibrant colour and would be ideal for framing if the book was to be a 'breaker'.











It would be a shame to 'break' such a wonderful old book like this but it does happen.












The Heath Robinson illustrations are a good example of his work and shows what a great illustrator he was, hence his popularity amongs collectors of art.














The following are just some of the pages scanned from this book.