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Selected postcards of the Gold Coast, West Africa 1924 : series V, 1924

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Gold Coast/18-23

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

'Oilette' postcards of the Gold Coast, published for the British Empire Exhibition of 1924 by Raphael Tuck and Sons, in their original envelopes. The postcards, which were made at the request of Sir Gordon Guggisberg, are coloured reproductions from paintings by Edith Cheesman and were issued in six sets of six. This collection comprises Series I, II (lacking 1 card), IV, V and VI.

Each postcard has two numbers annotated on the reverse, usually in the top right-hand corner, one in ink and one in pencil. The pencilled numbers correspond to the catalogue numbers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1924

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Extent

1 envelope(s) (6 images in 1 envelope)

Language of Materials

English

General

KS.

Finding aid date

2003-11-19 10:36:05+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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