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Postcard sent by Freddie Phillips to his mother.

On the back is the postal address to his mother Bessie Phillips and written is:

6 A S ?

Egypt Nov . 10 . 17

First Class!

Freddie
xxx

There is also someone else's signature.

A Postcard sent by Freddie Phillips to his mother.

On the back is the postal address to his mother Bessie Phillips and written is:

"Egypt 8/11/17
Love from Freddie"

A Postcard sent by Freddie Phillips to his mother.

On the back is the postal address to his mother Bessie Phillips and written is:

"Egypt 9/11/17

All Kiff!

Fred "

Kiff is South African Slang for Cool or Excellent.

A Postcard sent by Freddie Phillips to his mother.

On the back is written:

"Love from Freddie 9/4/18 xx"

To Miss Harry, Guildford, from her mother Lillian Evelyn Stevens.

A Christmas Postcard depicting Bethlehem.

On the back is written:
"I have visited this place, it is the birthplace of Christ"

A view, looking West, from the the Western Promenade Road, showing people strolling on the pavement. The view shows the Mounts Bay Hotel (which was later taken over as part of the Queen's Hotel) and Newlyn in the distance.
No message on the back.

A view from the the Western Promenade Road, showing a few horse-drawn carts on the road. The view is looking towards the Mounts Bay Hotel and Newlyn in the distance.
No message on the back. Postcard assumed to date from 1898-1902 because it is old…

A postcard sent by W Henry to Lottie Phillips

On the back is written:
Dear Lottie
I am writing you this PC hoping you are getting on alright also baby, glad to tell you we are getting on alright
with love from W. Henry

Postcard depicting a sailing boat, a poem and hands across the sea, addressed to Mrs ?GR? Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales. Date stamped Penzance 11.45AM AU31 11.
It reads as follows:

Dear Mother
hope you are enjoying your selves alright
we…

Christmas postcard of a snow scene.
It is addressed to Mrs R Richards, Tolcarne Place, Newlyn. written in pencil and undated.
It reads as follows:
"Dear Mother & all
just a PC to say we got back fine & had been grand & slept at ?Gerties? last…

Postcard of Miss Dora Barton, an actress, addressed to Mrs Fred Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales. The image has been hand tinted and the handwriting is smudged. It is post-stamped Penzance 1015AM MR4 11

It reads as follows:

Dear Lottie
In…

A Christmas postcard featuring two cats playing musical instruments, addressed to Mrs Fred Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales. It is postmarked Dec 18 11.

The message reads as follows:
My dear Lot
just a few lines to let you know that we are home…

Postcard, with a Happy New Year message addressed to Mrs Fred Richards at Pontylottyn, South Wales. It is stamped Penzance 4.15PM Dec 30 II and reads as follows"

Dear Brother Sister
sending you this PC wishing you a happy new year
hope you are…

Postcard of a man being run over by a car with the caption "I hope to run across you soon"
It is date stamped Penzance 9.45AM MR17 13.
It is addressed to Mrs Fred Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales.
It reads as follows:

"My dear Lot, Fred +…

Postcard of Barbara Allen, a traditional folk song, addressed to Mrs Fred Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales. Date stamped Penzance 7.30PM MR 23 13

It reads as follows:

My dear Lot and Fred
just a PC to let you now (sic) that we are quite…

Postcard of hands shaking across a railway bridge, pansies and "A Message from the Homeland" addressed to Mrs Fred Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales.
It is date stamped Penzance 9.45 AM NO 27 11.
It reads as follows:
Dear Brother and Sis
just a…

A postcard decorated with yellow and white daisies and a poem entitled "With Love From Home".
It was sent to Mrs Fred Richards (Lottie), Pontlottyn, South Wales. Is post-marked Newlyn and dated 11 AUG 16.
It reads as follows:

"My dear Lottie and…

Postcard depicting a bird with a letter in its beak, hands across the sea and a steamer ship. It is date stamped Penzance 7.30PM AU 29 11.
It is addressed to Mrs F Richards,Pontlottyn, South Wales.
It reads as follows:
Dear Auntie & Lot
In…