Troppo Print Studio presents Future Foundations, a political poster exhibition, @counihangallery in Merri-Bek, Brunswick, Narrm from August 3rd until October 27th 2024. 'Future Foundations', curated … [Read more...]
Remembering Brian Watson (02.02.1935 – 18.03.2023)
Many collectors and especially ESA members knew Brian Watson, always affable, always well-informed, and happy to share collecting advice and information. So, there was much sadness when Brian died … [Read more...]
Looking for – badges
IT'S ALWAYS GREAT TO FIND THINGS THAT OTHERS ARE LOOKING FOR - LET US KNOW AND WE CAN ADD YOUR 'WANTED LIST'. Here is a list of sought after badges wanted by Nick 0419227758 this is what he … [Read more...]
Souvenir booklets & turmoil in Tassie
SOME OF US COME BACK FROM TRIPS WITH ACTIVITY BOOKS, OR SIDE TRIP PROMOTIONAL PAMPHLETS. Issued as an album for 50 colour paste-in cards, for children [1948]. The covers of these two bus … [Read more...]
Humble milk bottle top
About bottle tops from Alice McCabe, I am an artist with a keen interest in all things ephemeral. I’m Honor Godfrey’s daughter! (Editor’s note - Honor was the founder and life-blood of the Ephemera … [Read more...]
Passenger accommodation on the Tanda
ANOTHER PREVIEW FROM OUR JOURNAL ISSUE DEVOTED TO TRAVEL EPHEMERA. Keep a watch out as you will be able to buy a copy if you are not a member. THIS LUGGAGE OPTION PROBABLY NOT AVAILABLE … [Read more...]
Help – 3d – tea sets
SIPPING TEA? THE NATIONA TRUST OF VICTORIA IS LOOKING FOR VINTAGE CHILDEN'S TEA SETS TO DISPLAY IN AN EXHIBITION AT COMO, SOUTH YARRA. As this the information accompanying this lovely set points out … [Read more...]
Help
HELP - CAN ANYONE recognize the artist here? The menu is one of a series by the same artist produced in the 1950s. The koalas look a little like they might have been drawn by an Italian artist … [Read more...]
Calculating the cost today of an older item – step 1
YES ITS COMPLICATED SOMETIMES TO WORK OUT IF A BOOKLET WAS TREMENDOUSLY CHEAP OR EXPENSIVE ORIGINALLY. But the Reserve Bank of Australia is here to help, at least between 1901 and last year (2023). … [Read more...]