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John Rees Bequest

  • John Rees Bequest - Postcards
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  • [ca.1905-ca.1950]

49 albums of postcards collected by John Rees on his travels, mainly in Europe but a few of destinations farther afield. Also included are views of Wales and some of him in military uniform in World War One. Some are subject based, eg celebrities.

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John Rees Bequest 01

Album containing 154 postcards of Welsh interest including Abergwaun, Aberporth, Aberteifi, Amroth, Arberth, Boncath, Caerfyrddin, Crymych & Trefdraeth.

John Rees Bequest 02

Album containing 90 postcards, the majority of north & mid Wales including Abergele, Aberystwyth, Bae Colwyn, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Bow Street, Caernarfon, Llandudno, Llaniidloes & Rhyl.

John Rees Bequest 03

Album containing 152 postcards of towns and villages mainly in Carmarthenshire / Pembrokeshire area including Trefdraeth, Caerfyrddin, Blaenffos, Crymych, Aberteifi & Abergwaun.

John Rees Bequest 04 : [Views in South Wales]

Album containing 101 postcards, the majority of towns in Wales, esp. Caerdydd, Abertawe and Llanelli. Views of smaller villages such as Senghenydd, Cwmgwrach, Aberaman and Dowlais are also present along with views of the Clydach Vale Disaster in 1905.

John Rees Bequest 05 : [Views in Italy]

This is an album of postcards of principal tourist attractions from all over Italy. Most are postally unused. Those postally used are addressed to Miss Rees, Berthlwyd, Blaenffos Pembs by 'John' ca.1921

John Rees Bequest 06 : [Views in Italy II]

This is an album of postcards of tourist attractions and principal sites from all over Italy. Most are postally unused. Most of those postally used are addressed to Miss Rees, Berthlwyd, Blaenffos Pembs by 'John' ca.1921

John Rees Bequest 08 : [Views in France II]

This is an album of postcards (mainly photomechanical prints) from all over France. Most are postally unused. Those postally used are addressed to Miss Rees, Berthlwyd, Blaenffos Pembs by 'John'[Rees] from the Ardeche (1909), Corsica (1912), Paris (1927). The sender appears to have been teaching in France. One (dated 1916) is addressed to John Rees, 39848 Batt RWF

John Rees Bequest 09 : [Views in Germany]

This is an album of postcards (mainly photomechanical prints) from Germany. Most are postally unused. Those postally used do not appear to be to or from members of the Rees family

John Rees Bequest 10 : [Views in France III]

This is an album of postcards (mainly photomechanical prints) of views in France. Most are of principal tourist attractions, though there are some of small villages, war damage and other WW1 related subjects.The vast majority are postally unused. One is to John Rees from a friend in the Ardeche pu 1912, another from John Rees to his sister sent whilst on active service, July 1916.

John Rees Bequest 11 : [Views in Germany II]

This is an album of postcards (mainly photomechanical prints) of views in Germany. Most are of principal tourist attractions. Many are of the Oberammergau passion plays. The vast majority are postally unused.

John Rees Bequest 12 : [Views in Germany III]

This is an album of postcards (mainly photomechanical prints) of views in Germany and Switzerland. Most are of either principal tourist attractions or art reproductions.The vast majority are postally unused.There are also a few "Gruss Aus" cards

John Rees Bequest 13 : [Views in France IV]

This is an album of postcards (mainly photomechanical prints) of views in France. Most are of principal tourist attractions, though there are some of small villages.The vast majority are postally unused. A small number from Paris in 1903 are addressed to J Rees, Merstham Boys school, Merstham Nr Redhill, Surrey.

John Rees Bequest 14 : [Views in Finland]

This is an album of postcards (mainly real photographic) of views in Finland. Most are of principal tourist attractions though there are some of small villages. Also a series of 35 art drawn cards with verses from the epic Finnish poem Kalevala. One card is postally used. This was sent by John Rees to his sister in 1934 suggesting that the cards in this album were purchased on this visit.

John Rees Bequest 16 : [Views in Austria]

This is an album of postcards (mainly photomechanical prints) of views in Belgium. Most are of principal tourist attractions. Includes examples of Gruss Aus and chromo-litho cards. One was sent by John Rees to his sister in 1930, suggesting that the cards were acquired on his visit in that year.

John Rees Bequest 18 : [Views in the Netherlands].

This is an album of postcards from Holland. Most are postally unused photomechanical prints. Includes views of towns and cities, also a number of art reproductions from different sources. These seem to have been collected during a visit in 1928.

John Rees Bequest 19 : [Views in Italy III]

This is an album of postcards from Italy. Most are postally unused photomechanical prints and real photographic cards. Includes views of principal attractions in towns and cities, also a number of art reproductions from different sources. Also a group photo of John Rees and a group of Americans "The Brotherhood of Locomotives Engineers Tour", Rome, 1924.

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