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Cauldron of Curiosities Auction, 2024 October

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview

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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!

Please keep in mind shipping costs when bidding!

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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France Comm. Covers - First Day c1970-86 (8) [187202]2305 - France Comm. Covers - First Day c1970-86 (8) [187202]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 8 First Day Commemorative Covers from France, c1970-86. All different cachets with coordinating postmarks & French adhesive stam...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****o for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Israel/German/Chinese Postal Covers (6 binders) [186594]2306 - Israel/German/Chinese Postal Covers (6 binders) [186594]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six binders of international postal covers: three from Israel, issued by Calhouns Collectors Society; dated 1975-1982, hundreds of covers. Two album
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Postcards - Early Hollywood Stars, c1910s-30s [188718]2307 - Postcards - Early Hollywood Stars, c1910s-30s [188718]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A trio of RPC postcards of famous movie stars, c1910s-30s. Includes Spencer Tracy, William S. Hart and Tom Mix. Spencer Tracy card is postmarked 1938,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Postcard - RPC Shaver, California, c1918 [188585]2308 - Postcard - RPC Shaver, California, c1918 [188585]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RPC postcard of a long mule train pulling a wagon through snow. Penned writing on front: "Shaver/Cal/1918"; on verso: "A load of/Pota...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to w**********e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Postcards - Cameroon Africa c1910s (11) [186711]2309 - Postcards - Cameroon Africa c1910s (11) [186711]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 11 postcards from Cameroon, Africa, c1910s. RPCs. 4 used.[ Cameroon Africa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Postcards - Congo Africa c1906-32 (59) [186716]2310 - Postcards - Congo Africa c1906-32 (59) [186716]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 59 postcards from Congo, Africa, c1906-32. Most are RPCs, 9 used & postmarked.[ Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) Africa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Postcards - Ethiopia Early 1900s (10) [186705]2311 - Postcards - Ethiopia Early 1900s (10) [186705]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 10 postcards from Ethiopia, U.S./U.N., circa early 1900s. Two are not split back. One used. Mostly RPCs.[ Ethiopia Africa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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C.T. & Co. Linen Postcards, Humor, lot of 16 [188515]2312 - C.T. & Co. Linen Postcards, Humor, lot of 16 [188515]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 vintage linen postcards from the 1940s, produced by Curt Teich and Company. Teich was an American producer of popular and iconic colored pos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Postcard - Tallapoosa Hotel, c1910s [188579]2313 - Postcard - Tallapoosa Hotel, c1910s [188579]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RPC postcard of the Tallapoosa Hotel, Tallapoosa, Georgia. By one account found, the hotel was destroyed by fire in 1917. Penned writing on verso, but
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Postcard - Chandlerville, Illinois, c1908 [188453]2314 - Postcard - Chandlerville, Illinois, c1908 [188453]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RPC postcard of Main Street, Chandlerville, Ill., postmarked Chandlerville, 1908. Stamp.[ Chandlerville Illinois
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to D****7 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Postcard - Police Patrol Automobile, c1915 [188910]2315 - Postcard - Police Patrol Automobile, c1915 [188910]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RAR color lithograph postcard of two officers standing next to a 1910s vehicle with "Patrol Police Department" painted on the side, titled...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to w**********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Odell RPC Pair [188419]2316 - Odell RPC Pair [188419]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 c. 1913 Odell RPC's. A Desvoigne harness shop.[ Odell Illinois
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Postcard - Halloween, c1909 [188911]2317 - Postcard - Halloween, c1909 [188911]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Color lithograph Halloween postcard of a pig eating a jack-o-lantern, caption, "What the Pig tho't of the Ghost." Witch on broom sitti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to m********s.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Postcard - Wanted Fugitive, c1941-2 [188598]2318 - Postcard - Wanted Fugitive, c1941-2 [188598]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postcard with information about a "wanted" fugitive, "slick talker," indicted for embezellment (sic), wife and child desertion. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to m********s.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Postcard - RPC of Dogs Pulling Wagon [188574]2319 - Postcard - RPC of Dogs Pulling Wagon [188574]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An undated RPC postcard of eight dogs pulling a wagon, with a dapper fellow in front and what appears to be the Old Iowa Capitol Building in the backg
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to R*****s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Postcards - Kansas, c1910 (2) [188914]2320 - Postcards - Kansas, c1910 (2) [188914]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of RPC postcards from Kansas, c1910. Both street scenes, one of an auto meet in Larnard, the other of a crowd looking at someone dressed up like
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to R*****s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Postcards - Kenya Africa 1900-40 (16) [186707]2321 - Postcards - Kenya Africa 1900-40 (16) [186707]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 16 postcards from Kenya, Africa, c1900-40. 15 are split back. 1 is used, postmarked 1940. All but 2 are RPCs.[ Kenya Africa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to a******r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Postcards - Madagascar 1907-14 (15) [186704]2322 - Postcards - Madagascar 1907-14 (15) [186704]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 15 postcards depicting photos from Madagascar, c1907-14. Three postmarked 1907-14, 12 unused. Some RPCs. All split-back.[ Madagascar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to m********s.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Postcard - Clark Lake, Michigan, c1920s [188457]2323 - Postcard - Clark Lake, Michigan, c1920s [188457]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RPC postcard of a hotel in Clark Lake, Michigan, postmarked 1920s.[ Clark Lake Michigan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to c*********p for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Postcards - Street Scenes, c1920s (2) [188576]2324 - Postcards - Street Scenes, c1920s (2) [188576]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of RPC postcards of two different RARE views of the same street in Prudenville, Michigan, c1920s. Both feature "A. Gillean - General Sto...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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