Job Lot 6 Antique RPPC Postcards King Edward VII Funeral 1910 Windsor Westminster

ITEM SPECIFICS:

Type: Real Photo Postcards (RPPC) / Printed Photographic Postcards

Subject: British Royal Family / Funeral of King Edward VII

Unit of Sale: Postcard Lot (6 Cards)

Publishers: Rotary Photo, Beagles' Postcards, Bender & Lewis, Batchelder Bros.

Era: Edwardian (1910)

Postage Condition: Unposted

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

DESCRIPTION:

An exceptional lot of 6 original antique postcards documenting the historical State Funeral of King Edward VII in May 1910.

This collection captures key moments of national mourning, from the ceremonial lying-in-state inside Westminster Hall to the processions through London and Windsor featuring King George V, Yeomen of the Guard, and attending European monarchs on horseback.

INCLUDED CARDS:

Royal Mourners at Windsor: Rotary Photo (Ref: 9477 X) – "The Funeral Procession of the Late King Edward VII. Royal Mourners at Windsor." Shows King George V and royal mourners walking in ceremonial uniform.

At St. George's Chapel, Windsor: Beagles' Postcards (Ref: 658 W) – "Funeral of King Edward the Peacemaker, May 20th, 1910. King George and Royal Mourners at St. George's Chapel, Windsor."

Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall: Real Photo Card (No. 4) – "Funeral of King Edward VII. Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall." Showing the catafalque guarded by officers and Yeomen of the Guard.

Gun Carriage Procession at Windsor: Bender & Lewis Photo, Croydon – "Funeral of King Edward VII at Windsor May 1910." Showing the draped gun carriage surrounded by crowds and military escort.

H.M. The King & Yeomen of the Guard: Real Photo Card (No. 3) – "Funeral of King Edward VII. H.M. The King." Depicting Yeomen of the Guard in state dress marching alongside King George V.

Kings Following on Horseback: Real Photo Card – "King Edward's Funeral. Kings Following." Depicting the procession of attending European kings and royalty on horseback.

CONDITION DETAILS:

All 6 postcards are unposted and unused.

Strong photo contrast and fine historical detail throughout.

Minor age-related corner wear consistent with Edwardian paper ephemera; reverse sides are clean.

All cards are presented in individual protective clear sleeves.

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