Cauldron of Curiosities Auction, 2024 October

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Get ready for two exciting days packed with an array of remarkable items awaiting new homes. We invite you to join us for this fun sale, featuring collectibles in all the usual categories, and don't forget ALL LOTS open for bidding at just $10! With a wide array of collectibles in nearly every category this sale has something for everyone. Whether you're gearing up for the holidays or collecting for yourself, you don't want to miss out on this incredible sale!

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DAY 1:
Art / Décor: Lot 1000
Jewelry: Lot 1052
Textiles: Lot 1071
Collectibles / Ephemera: Lot 1080
Medical: Lot 1084
Bottles: Lot 1089
Liquor / Tobacco Related: Lot 1091
Advertising: Lot 1095
Autographs: Lot 1120
Entertainment: Lot 1124
Banking: Lot 1129
Law / Crime: Lot 1137
General Ephemera: Lot 1150
Kids / Toys: Lot 1207
Telegram Related: Lot 1220
Travel / Maps: Lot 1227
World's Fair: Lot 1234
Religious: Lot 1236
Fraternal Organizations: Lot 1239
Political: Lot 1244
Military: Lot 1263
Books: Lot 1285
Mining: Lot 1299
Mining Stocks: Lot 1339
Banking Stocks: Lot 1441
Stocks / Bonds - Foreign: Lot 1526
Stocks - Other: Lot 1538
Transportation: Lot 1550
Photographs: Lot 1586
Photography Equipment: Lot 1609

DAY 2:
Sports
Auto Racing: Lot 2000
Baseball: Lots 2001-2010
Basketball: Lots 2011-2014
Boxing: Lot 2015
Ephemera: Lot 2016
Football: Lots 2017-2019
Golf: Lots 2020-2023
Hockey: Lot 2024
Olympics: Lots 2025-2026
Other: Lots 2027, 2034
Racing: Lots 2028-2030
Soccer: Lot 2031
Tennis: Lots 2032-2033

Numismatics
Bullion: Lots 2035-2040
Coins: Lots 2042-2079
Currency: Lots 2082-2098
Ephemera: Lots 2099-2101
Exonumia: Lot 2102
Foreign: Lots 2103-2139
Medals: Lots 2137-2156
Other: Lots 2156-2165
Tokens: Lots 2166-2282

Philatelic
Covers: Lots 2283-2290
First Day Covers: Lots 2291-2295
Individual Stamps: Lots 2296-2310
Stamp Collections: Lots 2311-2330
Other: Lots 2331-2340
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Teddy Roosevelt Memorial Poetry, 1919 [188034]1245 - Teddy Roosevelt Memorial Poetry, 1919 [188034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ravenna citizen Sara Allman. Memorial poetry about President Theodore Roosevelt, written by Ravenna, Ohio citizen Sara Allmen shortly after his death
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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UK Politician CDV of Albert Grant c1880 [178783]1246 - UK Politician CDV of Albert Grant c1880 [178783]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A cartes-de-visite depicting Albert Grant Esq. Grant lived from 1831 ñ 1899. Born Abraham Gottheimer, Baron Grant was in the nobility of Italy,...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Postcards - Mechanical, c1900-20s (2) [188478]1247 - Postcards - Mechanical, c1900-20s (2) [188478]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of mechanical postcards, c1900-20s. Includes: The Capitol, Washington, D.C., with pull-out of buildings at the capitol and photo of the 29th pres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to R*****s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Belgium 1940's Era Pennant [184484]1248 - Belgium 1940's Era Pennant [184484]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 1940's era pennant from the country of Belgium. Pennant measures 12"x 6" (At its widest point). It has the colors of Belgium, black,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to a******r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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French 1871 Newspaper Page-Franco-Prussian War [183034]1249 - French 1871 Newspaper Page-Franco-Prussian War [183034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
October 1871 issue of French newspaper, Le Journal Illustre featuring French Army General Chanzy. The good General lead troops during the Franco-Prus
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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French Newspapers-Early 19th Century  (2) [183036]1250 - French Newspapers-Early 19th Century (2) [183036]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
F. including French news pages from two different publications including the August 19, 1870 edition of Moniteur Des Communes & the Journal Des ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d********s.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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French Revolution Era Newspaper 1790 [183031]1251 - French Revolution Era Newspaper 1790 [183031]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
French newspaper dated March 4, 1790 following the day to day political happenings during the time of the French Revolution. This is a copy of the Gaz
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d********s.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Lincoln Death Newspaper Reprint Pair [189162]1252 - Lincoln Death Newspaper Reprint Pair [189162]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2x April 29, 1865 Montana Post reprints with news of Lincoln's death.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*******3 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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FDR Death NYTimes Newspaper Cover, 1945 [189319]1253 - FDR Death NYTimes Newspaper Cover, 1945 [189319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
April 13, 1945 Times Herald cover on the day after FDR died. Picture reflects folds to frame FDR portrait. 19x15", creases and small tears. Pl...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Postcards - President Taft, c1909 [188452]1254 - Postcards - President Taft, c1909 [188452]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of RPC postcards of President William Howard Taft's visit to Utica, Ohio, during his 33-state train tour of 1909. Two different views. Albu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Congressman Wayne Hays Sex Scandal Letter c1960 [180876]1255 - Congressman Wayne Hays Sex Scandal Letter c1960 [180876]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A letter from Wayne Levere Hays to a Miss Myrtle Strabley, c1960, saying that he recommended a Mr. Loch's confirmation. Has canceled cover. Hays...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to S*******3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Ohio Congressman Taylor Correspondence c1898-1900 [180884]1256 - Ohio Congressman Taylor Correspondence c1898-1900 [180884]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 14 letters, c1898-1900, typed & signed by Robert Walker Tayler, a United States representative from Ohio from 1895 to 1903. One ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*****s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Political Advertisements Ohio c1914-18 (3) [186974]1257 - Political Advertisements Ohio c1914-18 (3) [186974]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 3 political advertisements from Ohio, c1914-18. Includes: Homer A. Bell, Millersburg, Ohio, Candidate for Recorder, 1914; Judge Louis
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Postcard - Reed Smoot, LDS, Senator, c1910s-20s [188451]1258 - Postcard - Reed Smoot, LDS, Senator, c1910s-20s [188451]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RPC postcard of Reed Smoot, LDS Apostle and U.S. Senator from Utah, c1910s-20s. In 1904, the Smoot Hearings took place when members of the senate trie
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to 2*****s for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Postcards - Roosevelt in Africa 1909-10 (8) [185456]1259 - Postcards - Roosevelt in Africa 1909-10 (8) [185456]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 8 postcards featuring photos from the SmithsonianñRoosevelt African expedition from 1909-1911 led by former U.S. President Theo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******6 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Trade Cards - Politically Incorrect 1890s (3) [188172]1260 - Trade Cards - Politically Incorrect 1890s (3) [188172]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three trade cards with now POLITICALLY INCORRECT caricatures of African Americans on two of them, c1890s. Includes 2 with advertisements for the Hotel
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to R*****s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Presidential Election Fact Advertising Booklet [189153]1261 - Presidential Election Fact Advertising Booklet [189153]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Presidential election fact book and advertisements, undated, post 1888.16pp. Cover and first page have small tears, please inspect.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********t.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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U.S. Political Medals (27) [188299]1262 - U.S. Political Medals (27) [188299]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage U. S. political medals: Grover Cleveland; Wm. McKinley; Herbert Hoover (2); Robert La Follette; Harrison & Morton (1888); Franklin Roose...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to R****k for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Ohio State Seal Buttons Superior Quality  (3) [179252]1264 - Ohio State Seal Buttons Superior Quality (3) [179252]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot of three buttons depicting the Ohio State Seal; two are made by Superior Quality at 5/8 in. & 7/8 in. & a third button is made by W...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Civil War Encouragement Letter to Soldier, 1864 [188191]1265 - Civil War Encouragement Letter to Soldier, 1864 [188191]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A letter from one Louisa M. Grams to an unnamed Civil War soldier, written in 1864 as part of a 'comfort bag' for the soldier. The letter is...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*******r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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