Type

Folding Souvenir Postcard / Booklet

Publisher

Star Photo Co., Sydney

Era

Early 1900s (Edwardian Period, c. 1900–1910s)

Subject

Manly & Sydney Scenes (The Corso, Wharf, Ocean Beach, St. Patrick's College, etc.)

Total Views

22 Black & White Views (Double-sided fold-out strip)

Theme

Topographical / Australian Local History / Coastal & Maritime

Country of Origin

Australia

An authentic early 1900s souvenir folding postcard booklet titled "Greetings From Manly, Sydney. N.S.W.", published by the Star Photo Co., Sydney.

​This rare piece of Australian ephemera features a double-sided accordion fold-out strip containing a total of 22 black-and-white photographic views capturing early 20th-century life, architecture, and coastal scenery in Manly and the broader Sydney area.

​Featured Views Include:

• ​The Corso, Manly – showing early steam trams, horse-drawn vehicles, and period street scenes.

• ​Manly Wharf & Esplanade – crowded ferry arrivals and holidaymakers.

• ​Ocean Beach & Surf Bathing – early beachgoers and life-saving surf boats.

• ​St. Patrick’s College, Manly – landmark Victorian Gothic sandstone architecture.

• ​Bushrangers' Hill, Newport & Local Ovals – panoramic landscapes and sporting scenes.

​Historical Note

​Printed during the golden age of Australian topographical postcards (Edwardian era, c. 1900–1910s), souvenir folding cards were designed so tourists could post multiple photographic views inside a self-contained envelope flap.

​The cover art features classic period Art Nouveau typography alongside illustrations of Waratahs (Telopea speciosissima), the state floral emblem of New South Wales. The images provide a fascinating social history record of Edwardian swimwear, early public transit (steam trams), and the rapid suburban development of Sydney's Northern Beaches.

​Condition Report

• ​Cover / Envelope Outer: Shows clear signs of age and wear. The outer paper cover is damaged/split along the hinges and edges with visible creases and paper loss, as shown in the photographs.

• ​Interior Photo Strip: The internal fold-out photographic images remain complete, clean, and in good vintage condition with sharp contrast and legible titles/captions.

• ​Markings: Features period handwriting in ink on the top flap flap reading "From Bert To Lizzie".