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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

J Wood (Photographer)

Sixteen monochrome postcards - Mining, Diggings and Prospectors

Published: J Wood, Lichtenburg, 1925-29

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Sixteen authentic photographs by J Wood, covering Western Transvaal, featuring Diamond Mines and Principal Mines and Background History. Some are stamped on reverse - "Emagameni Collection" in blue. All postcards are marked J. Woods.

The photographs cover an interesting and important period, with reference to the mines and diggings including Elandsputte, Grasfontein, Treasure Trove and Vaalboschpatte.

The postcards are mint and only one has a slight blemish - No 43.

Motor Cars at Treasure Trove Proclamation - No 46

Waiting for the Rush, Vaalboschpatte - No 33

The Proclamation of Vaalboschpatte, Lichtenburg - No 36

The Rush-Treasure Trove, Lichtenburg - No 43

Proclamation of Treasure Trove, Lichtenburg - No 45

"P" Portion, Welverdiend, Lichtenburg - No 1037

Vaalboschpatte Diamond Diggings, Lichtenburg - No 35

The Record Diamond Rush, Vaalboschpatte - No 31

Deep Diggings, Grasfontein, Lichtenburg - No 551

Deep Diggings, Grasfontein, Lichtenburg - No 1060

Deep Diamond Diggings, Grasfontein, Lichtenburg - No 542

Grasfontein Deep Diamond Diggings - No 961

Grasfontein Diamond Diggings 1927 - No 550

Proclamation of Treasure Trove, Lichtenburg - No 83

Ready for the Rush, Vaalboschpatte - No 42

Bloemhof Diamond Diggings, 1922 

Very Good condition.

  • Binding Condition: Mint Unused.
  • Overall Condition: Fine
  • Size: 9 x 14cms
  • Sold By: Quathlamba Winds Books
  • Contact Person: Ian & Yvonne Halford
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 01743 361772
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Paypal-Cheques-Direct Transfer to UK Bank.
  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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