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In 1903, E. Wrench Ltd published a series of head and shoulder portraits of football players on postcards with raised borders. The player's name and club are recorded on the obverse of the postcard and a series number appears on the reverse. 43 known subjects.
Size 141x91mm
PRICE GUIDE: £??? (Auction Item)
Inscription reads:
"Dear Sir, May I ask you to kindly return this card to above and add your autograph on the other side.
Thanking you in anticipation yrs ffly W.R. Bray.
P.S. I sent you a card on Oct 3 last shall be glad to receive that also".
No.2185 W. BARNES
This Series of postcards appears to be the very first trade issue which features a West Ham United player. The card is autographed and was originally sent c/o E.S. King the West Ham United Manager at his home address.
Sender of the card for Autograph:-
Willie Reginald Bray
Reginald (he hated the name Willie) lived for most of his life in Forest Hill, Kent from birth in 1879 to 1938/9 before moving to Croydon where he eventually passed away in 1939. His lifelong passion was to send items through the post that, in one form or other, challenged the Postal system. He even had himself "delivered" by two postman having paid the requisite postage. After experimenting with a number of postal curios his main focus was on the collection of autographs through the post. He sent out thousands of cards to all types of people, ranging from the Pope to the local Station Master, asking for them to return the relevant item duly autographed.
Between 1899 and 1934 Reginald amassed over 15,000 autographs of celebrities, politicians and sportsmen, declaring himself the "Autograph King" - a title that was undisputed by his peers.
To find out more about this remarkable man please visit
www.wrbray.org.uk
AMERICAN AIRLINES
PEPSI ALL-STAR 2008 POSTCARD
Coloured postcard issued by American Airlines who where the official sponsors of the Pepsi All-Star MLS game between the All-Stars and West Ham United played at the BLO Stadium in Toronto, Canada 24th July 2008
Size 153x102mm
PRICE GUIDE: £2.00
ANONYMOUS ISSUERS
Postcard - circa 1905
Postcards - circa 1912
Who's not wearing a hat then!
Buck Up West Ham! Half Time!!
1923 F.A. CUP FINAL - TRAM
This postcard features one of the most famous tramcars in the history of public transport, and one possibly unique in its connection with the world of soccer. There must be a multitude of West Ham United supporters who have heard about it, but only those who are approaching their 90s will remember it really well. Over 85 years have elapsed since this vehicle traversed the tramway routes of East London, the tram was decorated in 1923 to celebrate the Hammers reaching the first F.A. Cup Final at Wembley.
It was devised and designed by officials of the Tramways Department of the West Ham Corporation, and was based at the Greengate Street depot. From where it made its way around the main streets of the surrounding boroughs, and was a really splendid sight when it was illuminated after darkness had fallen.
Anonymous Postcard, if you can shed some light on the publishers name please contact me.
Image courtesy of John Northcutt
1975 F.A. CUP FINAL COMMEMORATIVE COVER
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
POSTAL COIN FIRST DAY COVER (1993)
BEDFORD STUDIOS
WEST HAM UNITED 1930-31
BEEJAY SOCCER ENTERPRISES
LIMITED EDITION POSTCARDS (1992)
Phil Parkes - Certified No 19 of 20
Geoff Hurst - Certified No 15 of 20
Coloured postcards in a Limited edition set of 20. Inscribed on reverse "Beejay Soccer Enterprises"
Size151x100mm
PRICE GUIDE: £10.00
BENHAMS
BRITISH FOOTBALL HEROES (1996)
BLCS117cs Bobby Moore - England
Insert Card:
30th ANNIVERSARY - ENGLAND WORLD CUP WINNERS COIN COVER (1996)
WEMBLEY VENUE OF LEGENDS 75th ANNIVERSARY (1998)
MILLENNIUM COUNTDOWN (2000)
BURTON RETAIL Ltd
WE CAN BE HEROES -(2006)
BUY IT NOW BARGAINS
WEST HAM UNITED (2005)
F.A. Cup Winners 1964
F.A. Cup Winners 1980
Trevor Brooking & Geoff Hurst
Trevor Brooking
Club Crest
WEST HAM UNITED GREATS (2005)
Bobby Moore
Geoff Hurst
Billy Bonds
Trevor Brooking
Alan Devonshire
PREMIERSHIP CHALLENGE 2005-2006
Matthew Etherington
Bobby Zamora
Bobby Zamora & Mark Noble
Coca Cola Championship Play off Winners 2005
Coca Cola Championship Play off Winners 2005
CCP
STADIUM POSTCARD (1975)
Coloured postcard depicting scenes around Upton Park. Inscribed on reverse "Created and designed by the late Chris Cumming"
Size 153x101mm
PRICE GUIDE: £3.00
CAMPBELL - GRAY Ltd
SOUVENIR WEMBLEY POSTCARDS (1923)
Set of 3 Sepia Postcards issued to commemorate the fist F.A. Cup Final at the new Wembley Stadium - April 1923
West Ham United, Bolton Wanderers and the third being a view of the Stadium
Size 140x90mm
PRICE GUIDE: £50.00 - Extremely Rare
CARLING
PREMIERSHIP POSTCARDS (1998)
CHRISTIE'S SCOTLAND
AUCTION ADVERTISEMENT (1994)
Postcard issued by Christie's Scotland to advertise the forth coming Football Memorabilia auction 26th October 1994.
Jim Standen's European Cup Winners' Cup Final medal and shirt were the top attraction.
Jim kindly autographed my postcard.
COFFER - LONDON
TEAM GROUPS (1966)
Anonymous back
FOOTBALLERS (1969)
Geoff Hurst P/121
Bobby Moore P/125
Martin Peters P/126
COLLECTORS CLUB
PLAYER PORTRAIT (1956)
Black and white photographs. Anonymous plain backs, issued by the Collectors Club in 1956
Size 140x86mm
PRICE GUIDE: £7.00
Autographed: £20.00
POSTCARDS 1961 - 1966
Black and white team groups issued in 1962 in a series of 50 postcards. Prices range from 1/- each (5p), 10 for 7/- (35p) and the complete set for 30/- (£1.50)
Size 139x88mm
PRICE GUIDE: £5.00 each
Phil Woosnam - 1961
PRICE GUIDE: £5.00
Autographed: £15.00
Team Group - 1963
Bobby Moore - 1964
PRICE GUIDE: £8.00
Bobby Moore - 1966
John Sissons - 1966
Geoff Hurst - 1965
Martin Peters - 1966
Geoff Hurst - 1968
Johnny Byrne - 1966
Geoff Hurst, Bobby Moore & Martin Peters - 1966
CREATIVE UNION
WORLD CUP FRANCE 1998
No.3 in a series of artworks inspired and supported by Adidas, created by Joel Lardner - Creative Union. This artwork originated from a set of audio visual art installations. Created to celebrate the World Cup France '98 for Lilywhites, Piccadilly.
Size 148x105mm
PRICE GUIDE: £1.00
D.M. & W.
Brighton v. West Ham United F.A. Cup Tie 3rd February 1923
Photographic postcard showing some of the crowd at the FA Cup Tie football match played between Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham on 3rd February 1923 at the Goldstone Ground, Hove, Sussex.
A crowd of 19,000 at the match saw a 1-1 draw. West Ham won the replay at Upton Park by 1-0 and went onto reach the Final at Wembley
Photograph by D M & W, 15 Little East Street, Brighton.
DAWN COVER PRODUCTIONS
OFFICIAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SERIES (1975)
West Ham United v. Fulham - F.A. Cup Final
OFFICIAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SERIES (1975)
West Ham v. Lahden Reiper
OFFICIAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SERIES (1980)
West Ham United v. Arsenal - F.A. Cup Final
HISTORICAL FOOTBALL OCCASIONS (1980)
West Ham United v. Liverpool - Charity Shield
OFFICIAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SERIES (1981)
West Ham United v. Liverpool - League Cup Final
OFFICIAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SERIES (1981)
West Ham United v. Liverpool - Division 2 Champions
HISTORICAL FOOTBALL SERIES (1990)
Oldham Athletic v. West Ham United - Littlewoods Challenge Cup Semi-Final
HISTORICAL FOOTBALL SERIES (1991)
West Ham United v. Nottingham Forest - F.A. Cup Semi-Final
POSTCARD (1995)
LOCOMOTIVE B17/6 No. 61672
The painting shows Ex-LNER Locomotive B17/6 No.61672 named "West Ham United" in British Rail livery, backing on to her train while Britannia 70004 "William Shakespeare" awaits departure from Liverpool street Station, London. One of a batch of 25 locomotives named afetr Football Clubs, west Ham United entered service in July 1937 and was scrapped in March 1960.
This postcard is No.11 in a series of paintings featuring Locomotives named after Football Clubs. The first edition is Limited to 5,000 postcards.
Artwork by G.S. Cooper, Transport Artist
OFFICIAL FOOTBALL COVER SERIES (1995)
CENTENARY COVER
No. 10 West Ham United
West Ham United were formed in 1985 and this painting has been produced for the Club's Centenary. It features the "Centenary" strip for home and away with the background view of the famous Boleyn ground. the supporters are renowned for their rendering of "I'm Forever Blowwing Bubbles" so some important events have ben highlighted in "Bubbles".
CENTENARY POSTCARD
This is No.8 in a series of paintings featuring different clubs, events and celebrities in Football. The first edition is limited to 5,000 postcards. Artwork by G.S. Cooper.
FOOTBALL LEGENDS (1996)
FOOTBALL LEGENDS COVER
FOOTBALL LEGENDS POSTCARD
75 YEARS of FA CUP FINALS at WEMBLEY (1998)
OFFICIAL FOOTBALL COVER SERIES (1999)
THE CAPTAINS TROPHIES COVER
THE CAPTAIN'S TROPHIES POSTCARD
BRITISH WINNERS EUROPEAN CUP WINNERS CUP (1999)
West Ham United 1965
The 1999 final of the European Cup Winners’ Cup was the last one due to the streamlining of the European competitions.
This Postcard is from the Second series of paintings featuring different clubs, events and celebrities in Football.
OFFICIAL FOOTBALL COVER SERIES (2004)
Nationwide Play-Off Finals 2004 - Crystal Palace v. West Ham United
OFFICIAL FOOTBALL COVER SERIES (2005)
Coca-Cola Play-Off Finals 2005 - Preston North End v. West Ham United
THE POSTAL HISTORY OF FOOTBALL (2006)
The City of Manchester Stadium - Manchester City v. West Ham United
HISTORICAL FOOTBALL SERIES (2006)
Middlesbrough v. West Ham United - F.A. Cup Semi-Final
OFFICIAL FOOTBALL COVER SERIES (2006)
Liverpool v. West Ham United - F.A. Cup Final
OFFICIAL FOOTBALL COVER SERIES (2007)
Reading v. West Ham United - Record Premiership Win
THE POSTAL HISTORY OF FOOTBALL (2007)
The Statue of Bobby Moore unveiled at Wembley on 11th May 2007
