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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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Handmade Belgium Postcard 1924 [186338]2546 - Handmade Belgium Postcard 1924 [186338]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A handmade postcard that has an Anders, Belgium postmark. The felt textured relief image is of a man, carrying a rucksack & walking stick. A nic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to D********a.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Holy Land Postcards7 [185554]2547 - Holy Land Postcards7 [185554]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 Holy Land postcards, no RPC. Holy Sepulchre, Nazareth, Mount of Olives, Bethlehem, Dead Sea, Palestine etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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India Postcards 18 [185559]2548 - India Postcards 18 [185559]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
18 India postcards with 4 RPC's Bombay, snake charmers, Port Arthur Regiment, camel drawn cart, Rewa elephant coach, Calcutta, dancing girls etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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International Silk Woven Postcards (4) [186053]2549 - International Silk Woven Postcards (4) [186053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silk woven postcards (4) from Italy, France & Canada. Two have postmarked, but no text. scenes include Toronto University, Basilica San Pietro,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to m********s.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Italian Postcards (30) [184996]2550 - Italian Postcards (30) [184996]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Several colorful postcards (30) of & from Italy. Included are several restaurants, shops, the Italian countryside, works of art & some of it...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Japan Newer Postcards (50+) 1910s-on [185454]2551 - Japan Newer Postcards (50+) 1910s-on [185454]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 50+ Japanese postcards dated 1910s-on. Approximately 17 RPCs. A few postmarked, most unused.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to D********a.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Japan Postcards U.S. Presidents (2) 1910 [185087]2552 - Japan Postcards U.S. Presidents (2) 1910 [185087]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of postcards published in Japan, with U.S. presidents involved. Includes: Embossed postcard with U.S. Gen. Grant photo & illustration of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Japan Royalty Postcards (6) Early 1900s [185089]2553 - Japan Royalty Postcards (6) Early 1900s [185089]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 6 postcards of Japanese Royalty, circa early 1900s. Colorful, mostly RPCs, all in Japanese language, with 1 stamped with seal on front
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Japan Ship Postcards (7) 1906-12 [185452]2554 - Japan Ship Postcards (7) 1906-12 [185452]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 7 postcards related to Japanese ships. All color - 3 RPCs. Two with legible postmarks, 1912, Long Beach, Cal. & 1906, Yokohama, Japan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to D********a.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Japan Women's Costumes Postcards (27) 1902-7 [185453]2555 - Japan Women's Costumes Postcards (27) 1902-7 [185453]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 27 postcards of Japanese Women in Costume, a few with postmarks, from 1902-7. Colorful, with several RPCs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Japanese Art Postcards (12) 1906-12 [185455]2556 - Japanese Art Postcards (12) 1906-12 [185455]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A dozen postcards featuring Japanese Art, including Art Nouveau, 4 with postmarked from 1906-12. Most unused. Nice collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Korea Postcards 16 RPC's [185556]2557 - Korea Postcards 16 RPC's [185556]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 Korea RPC's. Capitol Building, Coronation Hall, Seoul, Pusan Harbor, white Buddha etc[ South Korea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to f******k for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Mexico War RPC Pair [187383]2558 - Mexico War RPC Pair [187383]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Mexico War RPC's. c. 1910-19 with 3 dead Mexicans, US Navy sailor stretcher bearers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Middle East Postcards 25 [185553]2559 - Middle East Postcards 25 [185553]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 25 Middle East postcards with about 10 RPC's. Mermaid(so they say!), Egypt, Sphynx, pyramid, camels, Cairo, Jericho, Jerusalem etc.[ Mid...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m***p for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Motorcycle Delivery Driver RPC [186731]2560 - Motorcycle Delivery Driver RPC [186731]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Man on motorcycle RPC. The writing on the bike says "Reading Standard" which is the name of a now defunct newspaper in England. Most likel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Nigeria Postcards 14 [185917]2561 - Nigeria Postcards 14 [185917]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 Nigeria postcards, 8 RPC's. Twins with their mothers, on horses, yams on the beach, Lagos etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Panama Postcards 35 [185510]2562 - Panama Postcards 35 [185510]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 35 Panama postcards, no RPC's, with lots of Canal Zone, Alligators, Porto Bello, Columbus Statue, Plaza de Cathedral etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Philippines Postcards 17 [185503]2563 - Philippines Postcards 17 [185503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
17 Philippines postcards with 4 RPC's. Manila, Agus Valley, Jolo, Inspection of Prisoners at Bilibid Prison, Camp Overton etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to p********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Postcard - Advertising, Jupp Wiertz, c1935 [188595]2564 - Postcard - Advertising, Jupp Wiertz, c1935 [188595]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely RARE postcard that comes from a 1935 German travel poster by renowned poster artist Jupp Wiertz, that sells for over $2000. Graphic art pos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Postcard - Brussels Exposition, c1897 [188587]2565 - Postcard - Brussels Exposition, c1897 [188587]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A color litho postcard from Brussels, Belgium, titled "Exposition Universelle Bruxelles 1897." Two stamps with Bruxelles Exposition postma...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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