Belgium - Europe

Magnificent and complete 2.9 kg album from a passionate lifelong collector. This is not a random accumulation of postcards, but a thoroughly structured, page-by-page thematic collection curated over decades. The original collector passionately hunted for these cards all over the cities, selecting them with great care. All clean/unposted cards in this album are in pristine, practically brand-new ("Mint / Unused") condition. They have only been handled once at the exact moment of purchase and were immediately placed into protective sleeves. They have never seen direct sunlight since, ensuring incredible color brightness and zero fading. The album is precisely structured by sections and historical themes: - Manneken Pis (Brussels): 59 cards featuring extensive variety, historical costumes, humor, and local folklore. - 1910 Brussels World's Fair (Expositions): 22 cards. A premium philatelic group including 6 cards that actually traveled through mail in 1910 with period stamps, handwritten text, and official exhibition postmarks. 16 cards are pristine/unused. - 1958 Brussels World's Fair (Expo 58): 34 cards focusing on the Atomium (day, night, illuminated views) and modern international pavilions. - Belgian Cities (Villes de Belgique): 36 scenic views. - Religious Architecture: 23 cards capturing magnificent Belgian cathedrals, stained glass windows, historic organs, and local statues of the Virgin Mary. - Belgian Royal Family (Royauté): 22 historical cards featuring King Baudouin, Queen Astrid, King Albert I, and Queen Elisabeth. - The Belgian Coast (Plages & Digues): 78 cards. An extraordinary postal history treasure where 76 cards have actually traveled through mail with period stamps, cancellations, and original correspondence, primarily focusing on Westende and Bredene. Condition: Good to Pristine general condition. The unposted cards are in fresh, unused condition. Due to their authentic age and lifelong storage, some postally used cards or specific sleeves may show minor, natural signs of time such as light corner creases, minor blemishes, or slight friction on the edges from being carefully removed from the tightly fitting vintage plastic sleeves. An exceptional opportunity to acquire an intact, historically rich, and pre-sorted collection from a single estate. Sold as a complete lot with the original album. Will be packaged securely and shipped via registered mail with a tracking number. Please review all provided photos carefully to evaluate the condition and details. *** IMPORTANT NOTE FOR COLLECTORS *** Please follow my account and keep an eye on my upcoming auctions! I have acquired the entire massive estate of this dedicated collector. Many more exceptional, fully intact vintage postcard albums from this exact same personal collection will be listed on my profile very soon. Don't miss out!

Estimate:$246.49

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