Lot #840: Vintage 1910s UK Postcard - "Craigleith, North Berwick" - Volcanic Puffin Island - "Bertram & Hill, North Berwick"

Vintage 1910s UK Postcard, unused. Shows waves pounding rocky coast, with caption "Craigleith, North Berwick". Reverse indicates publisher as "Bertram & Hill, North Berwick". No Stamp. Never postally used. No message. This Bertram and Hill specimen is a powerful example of Scottish Coastal Heritage, documenting the dramatic geology of the Firth of Forth. Based in the seaside town of North Berwick, Bertram and Hill were prominent local stationers and photographers who specialized in "Local Interest" cards. Unlike the national giants (Valentine's or Frith), local firms like Bertram and Hill often captured "Action Shots" of the coast—such as these pounding waves—which required them to be on-site during specific weather events. Their cards were often printed in small runs, making them rarer than the mass-produced series. They frequently utilized Collotype or high-quality Half-tone printing to manage the difficult task of rendering the "white water" of the surf against dark volcanic rock. The Subject of this card is Craigleith, North Berwick, one of the iconic volcanic islands located just offshore from North Berwick. Craigleith is part of a chain of islands (including the Bass Rock) formed by ancient volcanic activity. Craigleith is a protected site, famously known as a bird sanctuary (notably for puffins). This postcard likely dates from the early 20th Century era (c. 1910–1920) Dimensions: 9 mm x 14 mm Pickup category timeslot {A}