December Dreams Premier Auction: Western Americana, Mining, & Numismatics (December 2021)

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Welcome to our "December Dreams" Premier Auction, our final sale of 2021!

December Sale Highlights
This December Sale includes many highlighted collections, including parts of the Ken Prag Postcard Collection, Bill McKivor Token and Medal Collection, MacKenzie Montana Collection, and the Ron Lerch Western Directory Collection, all supplemented by some world-class great rarities from other private collections nationwide.

Fresh to the market is the Ron Lerch Collection of Western Directories. The collection numbers nearly 700 different directories, and here are presented about 200 directories as the first part of this major historic and all-important reference material collection, picked somewhat randomly from the collection. Most of the Western states have several directories offered in this first sale. Some of the key pieces in the December sale are the two very rare San Francisco Chinese business directories, as well as a number of very rare county directories of the nineteenth century. Directories are considered “primary source” material, and as such are essential in aspects of historical research. Few of the directories in the Lerch Collection have been digitized (with the Langley’s San Francisco an obvious exception).

Yes, the Prag Collection keeps on giving! This sale contains about 500 lots of postcards, but the majority, perhaps 350 lots, are from California. This large group offers some of the best and rarest postcards we’ve offered yet, from Pioneer cards (Private Mailing Cards, c1898-1902) to rare artists and themes, such as Disney (1930s cards) and the Titanic (both pre-sinking and post sinking from 1912).

Within these two massive collections is a common theme: Hawaii. The Prag Collection offers about 40 lots of vintage Hawaii postcards, and there are about 7 Hawaiian directories from the Lerch Collection.

Antiquarian photography is another key category for collectors, including many historic and possibly unique western stereo-view cards and photographs, and an absolutely fabulous Ansel Adams original photograph group from his Yosemite Series (all signed), highlighted by “Moon over El Capitan”, print No. 10, considered by many as one of his greatest photographs.

As always, we have a strong Native Americana section, with baskets (more coming in the next sale), jewelry and art. Speaking of Art, we have three early Salvador Dali signed lithographic prints, and a rather wonderful group of Japanese wood block and lithograph prints, many with original signatures.

The MacKenzie Montana Collection continues, with several hundred lots of historical Montana documents and ephemera.

The Railroad and Mining sections contain selections from several private collections with a number of rarities. This sale features premier California Gold Rush and Nevada Territory mining collections!

Our Numismatics section includes a collection of So-Called Dollars and new offerings from the Bill McKivor Nevada token and world-medal collection, not to be missed!

Make sure to use the Keyword search tool to find items in your collecting areas across the three auction days. As usual, our team is happy and ready to answer questions.

And please send us those great collections for 2022! Yours could be the next world record!

--Fred Holabird & Team--


Auction Schedule

Day 1, Friday, December 17th, 2021, Lots 1000-1610
Philatelic (1000-1527)
Military, Political, & Firearms (1528-1558)
Gaming (1559-1577)
Model Railroad & Toys (1578-1610)

Day 2, Saturday, December 18th, 2021, Lots 2000-2683
Books feat. Ron Lerch Directory Collection, Part I (2000-2229)
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera (2230-2363)
Stock Certificates & Bonds (2364-2683)
Mining (2364-2551)
Railroad (2552-2624)
Miscellaneous (2625-2683)

Day 3, Sunday, December 19th, 2021, Lots 3000-3614
Native Americana (3000-3044)
Art feat. Ansel Adams (3045-3087)
General Americana (3088-3388)
Geographically Sorted
Misc. Categories incl. Coffee Mill Collection
Numismatics (3389-3613)
Coins & Currency (3389-3397)
Medals & So-Called Dollars (3398-3447)
Tokens feat. Bill McKivor Nevada Tokens, Part II (3448-3614)
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New York Bldgs, Churches Postcards   [142206]1400 - New York Bldgs, Churches Postcards [142206]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 34. White Borders, photo print cards, B/W (2nd period).. Fifteen postmarked, 1 cent stamps, : N.Y., Cleveland, Morris HTS Sta., Gloversvill
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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New York City Post Cards [142187]1401 - New York City Post Cards [142187]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 33. Pre-split back, B/W, white borders/borderless. Several different publishers. Fourteen postmarked : N.Y., Newark N.J., Albany, S.F. CA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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New York City Post Cards [142202]1402 - New York City Post Cards [142202]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 96. Linen, color and B/W, white borders. PHOSTINT, BAP CO, Folkard Co., PUC Co., United Air Lines, Eagle & Union Shield, . Imprint...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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New York Pioneer Postcards [142207]1403 - New York Pioneer Postcards [142207]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Color, B/W, some w/white borders. Private Mailing Cards, Souvenir Mailing Cards. Six. Postmarked: N.Y. Brooklyn, Hudson. One cards ha
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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New York Real Photo Post Cards [142190]1404 - New York Real Photo Post Cards [142190]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30. RPCs, White Borders. Photographers : Underhill, Galloway, Foto-Seal, Howe. B/W. Four Postmarked New York, 1 cent stamps. Street leve
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Post Cards of New York City [142188]1405 - Post Cards of New York City [142188]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 49. Pre-split back, several photograph co's. B/W, white border/borderless. Twenty Seven postmarked (1905/07): Brooklyn, N.Y., Westpo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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New York City Postcard Collection (1906 - 1950s) (200) [142268]1406 - New York City Postcard Collection (1906 - 1950s) (200) [142268]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 200 postcards of New York City. Most are B&W prints and chrome litho prints. Collection includes two undivided back cards postma...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Statue of Liberty Postcard Collection (140+) [142269]1407 - Statue of Liberty Postcard Collection (140+) [142269]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 140 postcards of the Statue of Liberty. Except for one undivided back card, all dated post-1907 to modern era. A few RPC s included. Da
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****9 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Niagara Falls Postcards [141252]1408 - Niagara Falls Postcards [141252]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 100. Color and B/W. Pre split back and split back and a few linen, some with white borders. Forty Three postmarked I.e.: Niagara Falls
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Postcards Around N.Y. State [141253]1409 - Postcards Around N.Y. State [141253]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 80. Split back , all ages. Color, B/W, some with white borders. One RPC of Warsaw, N.Y. Forty Eight postmarked, I.e; Warsaw, Washington D
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****0 for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Around New York State Postcards. [141250]1410 - Around New York State Postcards. [141250]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 47. NY State, pre-split back, some white borders, Color and B/W.. Eleven are not postmarked. Postmarked cards I.e;: NY, Kingston, Madison
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********s.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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New York City Pre-Split Back Post Cards [142199]1411 - New York City Pre-Split Back Post Cards [142199]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 49. Pre-split backs, Color, some white borders. Some Imprinted : Eagle w/Union shield, Litho-Chrome trademark, Poly-Chrome trademark, Hotel P
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****x for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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National Cash Register Advertising Postcard Collection [142074]1412 - National Cash Register Advertising Postcard Collection [142074]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 25 postcards issued by the National Cash Register Company. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, the company had 4,500 employees in 1909. Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Real Photo Postcard History of the Portland Fire Department [142045]1413 - Real Photo Postcard History of the Portland Fire Department [142045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 30 black and white real photo postcards of the Portland Oregon Fire department. Many of horse drawn fire wagons, several of the fire boats
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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The Dalles Vintage Postcard Collection [142437]1414 - The Dalles Vintage Postcard Collection [142437]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 35 vintage postcards of The Dalles on the Columbia River, in the shadow of Mt. Hood, Oregon. Libby McNeill & Libby Cannery, Court Ho...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Oregon Bridges & Highways, Frank Patterson Real Photo Postcards  (29) [110772]1415 - Oregon Bridges & Highways, Frank Patterson Real Photo Postcards (29) [110772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice grouping of twenty-nine Frank Patterson real photo postcards of various bridges along the Oregon Coast Highway. Images are of the McCulloch, Ro
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Roosevelt and Reedsport Highways, Oregon, Real Photo Cards by Patterson (26) [118379]1416 - Roosevelt and Reedsport Highways, Oregon, Real Photo Cards by Patterson (26) [118379]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lovely collection of twenty-six real photo postcards by Frank Patterson. Areas of Oregon photographed include the Roosevelt Highway, Reedsport Highw
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Aviation Postcards Including Gen'l Supply Dpt., Middletown, PA. (24) [110757]1417 - Aviation Postcards Including Gen'l Supply Dpt., Middletown, PA. (24) [110757]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two dozen aviation postcards with planes, warehouses, barracks, a water tower, and bases. There is a mixture of color linens and black and white real
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Texas Centennial Exposition 1936 Post Cards [141260]1418 - Texas Centennial Exposition 1936 Post Cards [141260]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 74.Color, white borders. Eight postmarked : Dallas, Waco, 1 cent cancelled stamps. Most cards have description on back. One post card has a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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"Only Law West of the Pecos", Judge Roy Bean Postcards [141262]1419 - "Only Law West of the Pecos", Judge Roy Bean Postcards [141262]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Color and B/W. Two white borders. One postmarked Dee Vee, 1949. Color rendering. Street level view: Judge Bean and two individuals
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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El Paso Smelter Postcards [141258]1420 - El Paso Smelter Postcards [141258]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Color and B/W, Two w/white borders. Great RPC. Four are postmarked : El Paso , 1 cent cancelled stamps. Street level distant view: B
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********s.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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El Paso Texas Postcards [141256]1421 - El Paso Texas Postcards [141256]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 50. Color, B/W, some white borders. Some RPC ís split back 1907-18. Thirteen are linen. Eighteen are postmarked ; El Paso, Chicago,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****9 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Fredericksburg Texas and Rock Quarry Postcards [141257]1422 - Fredericksburg Texas and Rock Quarry Postcards [141257]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. B/W with white borders. Non postmarked. Street level view : Cross Mountain, Peternolas River, Fredericksburg and Northern RR trestle an
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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San Antonio, Texas Post Cards [141259]1423 - San Antonio, Texas Post Cards [141259]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 65. Split backs 1907-15, 25 linen, some w/white borders. One leather post card w/burnt in image of The Alamo. Forty Eight postmarked: San
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Dallas, El Paso, San Antonio TX. Post Cards [142180]1424 - Dallas, El Paso, San Antonio TX. Post Cards [142180]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 69. Linen and Chrome and B/W. . Twenty Five postmarked : Ft. Worth, Corpus Cristi, El Paso, Guanajuato, McAllen, New Orleans, Amarillo, Vic
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Dallas, Ft. Worth, Austin Texas Post Cards [141268]1425 - Dallas, Ft. Worth, Austin Texas Post Cards [141268]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40. Split back, some white borders. Some linen. Color, B/W. Twenty Four postmarked : Dallas, Newton KS, San Antonio, Austin, Sonoma CAL, S
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********s.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Real Photo Post Cards  Small Towns TX [142184]1426 - Real Photo Post Cards Small Towns TX [142184]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Two Have white orders. Three postmarked : Wink, Hotto, Brownsville, 1 and 2 cent stamps. Street Level view; Stuck after rain in Wink TX
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****9 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Small Towns Texas Real Photo Post Cards [142183]1427 - Small Towns Texas Real Photo Post Cards [142183]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. B/W , two with white borders, RPCs. Five postmarked : Hereford TX, Edinboro, Port Lavaca, 1 cent cancelled stamps. Street level view :
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Texas Real Photo Post Cards Of Small Towns [142185]1428 - Texas Real Photo Post Cards Of Small Towns [142185]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 34. RPCs, white border and borderless. Thirteen postmarked ; Lyle, Brookeland, Alice, Austin, Dallas, Nocoma Conroe, Nacogdoche, Palacios,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Texas Oil Well Post Cards [141261]1429 - Texas Oil Well Post Cards [141261]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13, Color and B/W, some white borders. Four postmarked : Boger, Bartlett, Lufkin, 1 cent cancelled stamps. Street level view : Oil Field Hu
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****9 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Texas Towns Postcards [141266]1430 - Texas Towns Postcards [141266]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 26. Two rare pioneer cards, pre-split back. Twenty Two postmarked : Palo Alto, Austin, San Antonio, Abilene, Fox Ill., Sacramento, Dixon
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Towns Around Texas Post Cards [141210]1431 - Towns Around Texas Post Cards [141210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot 68. Color, B/W and sepia. Some with white borders. Split back. Fifty Four postmarked : Waco, Boerne, Brownsville, Claude, Amarillo, Tulsa
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Milwaukee Brewery Postcards (25) [127776]1432 - Milwaukee Brewery Postcards (25) [127776]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 25 picture postcards featuring breweries in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Breweries included in the card set include Pabst Blue Ribbon, Old Mi
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to C*****r for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Chile / Brazil Postcard Collection [130815]1433 - Chile / Brazil Postcard Collection [130815]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 40. Key piece is a trifold Valparaiso, Chile. See photo for better cards. Date: Country (if not USA): Brazil State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******h for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Prince Rupert, British Columbia Postcard Collection [134388]1434 - Prince Rupert, British Columbia Postcard Collection [134388]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 postcards including 14 real photo. RPPC views of: totem pole; various bird's-eye; Third Avenue; Sixth Street; and multiple of the Fish...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Canadian Ship Postcard Collection [134393]1435 - Canadian Ship Postcard Collection [134393]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 60+. Great collection showing steamers, paddle wheelers, and luxury liners. Includes: 1904 Souvenir Mailing Card for the Steamer Kingston, Toro
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to l*******c for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Columbia Postcard Collection [130814]1436 - Columbia Postcard Collection [130814]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 70. Several have stamps on front of card. Many are postmarked. Date: Country (if not USA): Colombia State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Cuba Postcard Collection [142424]1437 - Cuba Postcard Collection [142424]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 130 vintage postcards of pre-revolution Cuba. Sloppy Joe's Bar, Guantanamo military base, street scenes, buildings, people. Date: ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*******h for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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German Pre-Split-Back Postcard Collection (380+) [142552]1438 - German Pre-Split-Back Postcard Collection (380+) [142552]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 380 German postcards. All undivided backs. Postmarked 1895 - 1906. All state Postkarte (Postcard) or Deutsche Reichspost Postkarte (Ger
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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German Split-Back Postcard Collection (140+) [142795]1439 - German Split-Back Postcard Collection (140+) [142795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 140 postcards from Germany. All split back save two undivided backs, undated but likely c. 1905. Collection includes images of castles,
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Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Vintage Postcards of Greece [142428]1440 - Vintage Postcards of Greece [142428]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 55 vintage postcards of Greece, mostly real photo cards, all black and white. Ruins of ancient Greece, and local costumes and people. Da
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Postcard Collection: The People and Sights of India [136274]1441 - Postcard Collection: The People and Sights of India [136274]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 130 vintage postcards, mostly of the people of India, but there are elephants as well. Date: Country (if not USA): India State: Cit
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Irish Postcard Collection [142081]1442 - Irish Postcard Collection [142081]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 40 postcards of Ireland. Street scenes of Dublin and Belfast; Irish International Exhibition of 1907; kissing the Blarney Stone. Date:
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******h for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Postcard Collection: Burma [136279]1443 - Postcard Collection: Burma [136279]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 60 vintage postcards from Burma, which is now Myanmar. People, pagodas, shrines. Date: Country (if not USA): Myanmar (formerly Burma)
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Holland Postcard Collection [142421]1444 - Holland Postcard Collection [142421]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 160 vintage postcards from Amsterdam, windmills, local clothing. Date: Country (if not USA): Netherlands State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Old & Newer S.S. Titanic Postcards Including Two RPC's (14) [127769]1445 - Old & Newer S.S. Titanic Postcards Including Two RPC's (14) [127769]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fourteen (14) Titanic related postcards some from around the period of the sinking of the ship in April 1912. Lot includes two RPC's with the il...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Pre-Sinking Titanic Postcards [127767]1446 - Pre-Sinking Titanic Postcards [127767]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two photo postcards from the White Star Lines' ill-fated S.S. Titanic. The Titanic sunk in the North Atlantic in April 1912. These are blank and...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c********5 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Titanic Themed Postcards Including Two RPCs (10) [127768]1447 - Titanic Themed Postcards Including Two RPCs (10) [127768]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten (10) Titanic related postcards from around the period of the sinking of the ship in April 1912. Lot includes some RPC's with the ill-fated s...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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English Antique Chrome Print Postcard Collection (140) [142257]1448 - English Antique Chrome Print Postcard Collection (140) [142257]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 140 chrome print English postcards, most early 2oth century, a few modern cards included. This collection depicts London street scenes, St. Pa
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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English Antique Postcard Collection (90+) [142256]1449 - English Antique Postcard Collection (90+) [142256]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 90 English postcards. This collection includes three Pioneer postcards (1900), 56 more undivided back cards (few postmarked but two from
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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English Black-and-White Print Postcard Collection (290) [142258]1450 - English Black-and-White Print Postcard Collection (290) [142258]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nearly 300 postcards, B&W, almost all prints, depicting early 20th century life in the United Kingdom. Highlight of this extensive colle...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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European Castle Postcard Collection [142053]1451 - European Castle Postcard Collection [142053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 30 black and white postcards of castles of Europe. Mostly Windsor Castle, but also Arundel, Bodium, Pevensey castles. Date: Country (if
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Advertising Postcard Collection [142006]1452 - Advertising Postcard Collection [142006]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 50 vintage postcards and advertising cards selling stuff. "Pep Up" soda, sliced Wonder Potato Bread, Tupperware, and many more...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Advertising Trade Cards Featuring "Black Humor" (13) Plus Coon Chicken Bill Holder [141409]1453 - Advertising Trade Cards Featuring "Black Humor" (13) Plus Coon Chicken Bill Holder [141409]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Racially insensitive trade cards featuring black humor from the early 1900's. Cards include Aunt Jemima, Coon Chicken Inn, Gold Dust Washing Pow...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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African American History Postcards (27) [141296]1454 - African American History Postcards (27) [141296]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grouping that includes twenty-two postcards and five other photos of African American people, both common and famous. Contains one Dr. Martin Luther K
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l******D for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Amateur Radio QSL Postcard Collection [142025]1455 - Amateur Radio QSL Postcard Collection [142025]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 70 postcards confirming short wave radio contacts across the country and England. Dated from the 1930s through the 1960s. A QSL card is a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Art Cards Signed by C. Klein (38) [110778]1456 - Art Cards Signed by C. Klein (38) [110778]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A great grouping of thirty-eight art cards signed by C. Klein. Catherine Klein was born in East Prussia in 1861 (then Catharina) and lived and studied
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Best of Ladies' Fashions Postcards (33) [110773]1457 - Best of Ladies' Fashions Postcards (33) [110773]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A varied and beautiful grouping of thirty-three postcards that depict the best of ladies' fashions including great French Art fashion early card...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*****s for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Boy and Girl Scouting Postcard Collection [142080]1458 - Boy and Girl Scouting Postcard Collection [142080]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 25 postcards pertaining to scouting: both boys and girls. And a service record book on God and Country. Date: Country (if not USA):
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Camera Postcards (39) [110775]1459 - Camera Postcards (39) [110775]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A varied and fun grouping of thirty-nine postcards containing images of cameras with people and whimsical animals. Contains a mixture of real photos a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****9 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Clocks & Watches Postcard Collection (30) [142561]1460 - Clocks & Watches Postcard Collection (30) [142561]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30 postcards of clocks and watches. Includes two undivided back cards and three RPCs. Dated 1906 (pre-split back) to 1940s. Date: Country
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Clothing Advertising Postcard Collection [142056]1461 - Clothing Advertising Postcard Collection [142056]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 50 postcards advertising clothing. From hats to lingerie. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collec
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Cemetery Postcard Collection (60) [142542]1462 - Cemetery Postcard Collection (60) [142542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 60 postcards of cemeteries and gravestones throughout the US. Included are 16 undivided back cards c. 1905 and one Private Mailing Car
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********s.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Death, Prisons Postcard Collection (25) [142541]1463 - Death, Prisons Postcard Collection (25) [142541]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25 postcards displaying skeletons, human bone remains, and a few dark humor cartoons. One undivided back card postmarked 1906. Date: Coun
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*****s for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Prisons and Jails Postcard Collection (80+) [142545]1464 - Prisons and Jails Postcard Collection (80+) [142545]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 80 postcards of jails and prisons, mostly in the US. Includes one Tucks card, 13 undivided back cards c. 1905 - 1907, several B&W R...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to R*****s for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Hangings Postcard Pair [142540]1465 - Hangings Postcard Pair [142540]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 B&W postcards, both showing men hung up by ropes to die. RPC shows the last hanging in California, titled the Santa Rosa Incident. Th...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to R*****s for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Devils Postcard Collection [142058]1466 - Devils Postcard Collection [142058]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 25 postcards featuring the devil himself. Some considered art cards. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Pr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Dog Portraits/"Show Dog" Postcard Collection (640) [142551]1467 - Dog Portraits/"Show Dog" Postcard Collection (640) [142551]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 640 postcards of dogs. A "Show Dog" collection. Many portraits. No RPCs, no humor cards. 9 Tucks cards (from Rafael Tuc...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Dogs - Humor - Postcard Collection (250+) [142791]1468 - Dogs - Humor - Postcard Collection (250+) [142791]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 250 postcards of dog humor. 5 undivided backs postmarked from 1905, one white border RPC, two Tuck's cards (Raphael Tuck & Sons...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Dogs in Human Settings Postcard Collection (170+) [142790]1469 - Dogs in Human Settings Postcard Collection (170+) [142790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 170 postcards of dogs n human settings. Lots of puppy pictures. Collection includes 4 Tuck's cards (Raphael Tuck & Sons, Londo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Dolls RPC Postcard Collection (90) [142553]1470 - Dolls RPC Postcard Collection (90) [142553]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 90 RPC postcards. Fantastic collection of kids w/dolls from various locations throughout the US. All split backs (post-1906, c. 1910s
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Golliwog Dolls Postcards (10) [110768]1471 - Golliwog Dolls Postcards (10) [110768]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A small grouping of ten Golliwog dolls postcards. This doll-like character was created by cartoonist and author Florence Kate Upton in the late 19th c
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********s.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Queen's Dolls' House Postcard Collection [142441]1472 - Queen's Dolls' House Postcard Collection [142441]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 60 vintage Tuck's post cards and five sets of eight postcards each featuring items in the Queen's Dolls' House. Queen Mary&...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Embroidered Souvenir Postcard Collection [142026]1473 - Embroidered Souvenir Postcard Collection [142026]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 20 embroidered postcards. From France with Woodrow Wilson, "Forget Me Not," "To My Dear Sweetheart," 1919 Souvenir ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*****s for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Famous American Products Advertising Postcards Collection (13) [141388]1474 - Famous American Products Advertising Postcards Collection (13) [141388]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A fantastic, hand picked collection of some of the most famous American brands over the last 120 years. Postcards include Wrigley's, Ex-Lax, Dut...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Fan Postcards (65) [118381]1475 - Fan Postcards (65) [118381]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pretty grouping of sixty-five postcards featuring fans with ladies and kind greetings. Some of these beautiful color cards are embossed and some are g
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******4 for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Fantasy Postcard Collection [142028]1476 - Fantasy Postcard Collection [142028]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 50 fantasy vintage postcards. Mountains as people, sea and lake monsters, people posing sitting in the moon, overgrown potatoes and strawb
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Fire Department Postcard Collection [142039]1477 - Fire Department Postcard Collection [142039]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 postcards concerning fire departments. Fire trucks, dalmatians, 1884 hose car and pumper, horse drawn fire wagons in action, 1912 Portland R
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Fire Department Postcard Collection [142049]1478 - Fire Department Postcard Collection [142049]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early chromo litho cards, circa 1905-1912. Lot of 13 color postcards of various fire departments. Greenville Ohio; Battle Creek, Mich.; Napa, CA and
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Fire Engine Postcards [142059]1479 - Fire Engine Postcards [142059]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 postcards of fire engines. One is horse drawn. Santa Paula, CA; Mansfield, Ohio; Boston Mass and many more. Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Fire Engine Postcards [142036]1480 - Fire Engine Postcards [142036]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 postcards featuring fire engines. One is horse drawn. Boston, Mass.; San Lorenzo, CA; Windsor, Colorado and others. Date: Country (if no
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Fire Station Postcard Collection [142044]1481 - Fire Station Postcard Collection [142044]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18 postcards depicting fire stations. Eureka, Nev.; Waterloo, Iowa; St. Helens, WA; Redding, CA; Springfield, Mass.; San Jose, CA; Owego, NY; S
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******h for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Fireboat Postcards [142035]1482 - Fireboat Postcards [142035]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine postcards of fireboats in action. Portland, Oregon; Buffalo, New York; San Francisco, California. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Ladies Fashion Postcards Including Three Tuck's Cards (114) [118378]1483 - Ladies Fashion Postcards Including Three Tuck's Cards (114) [118378]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One hundred and fourteen postcards depicting a wide variety of Ladies Fashions and wears. Includes three Tuck's cards, two from the "Oilett...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****9 for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Large Grouping of Lighthouse Postcards (88) [118377]1484 - Large Grouping of Lighthouse Postcards (88) [118377]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eighty eight postcards featuring assorted lighthouses. Includes a mixture of real photo and color postcards. The majority are California area lighthou
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****0 for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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Levi Strauss Copper riveted Overalls Postcards [142070]1485 - Levi Strauss Copper riveted Overalls Postcards [142070]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 postcards from Levi Strauss & Company and vintage postcards of pants. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Medical Postcard Collection [142060]1486 - Medical Postcard Collection [142060]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 80 vintage postcards featuring hospitals, doctors, nurses and patients. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****9 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Merry Go Round Postcard Collection [142055]1487 - Merry Go Round Postcard Collection [142055]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 35 postcards of carousels around the country. Watch Hill, RI; Beverly Park, Los Angeles; Indian Point Park, NY; Cleveland, Ohio; Providenc
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Merry Go Round Postcards (45) [110776]1488 - Merry Go Round Postcards (45) [110776]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A diverse grouping o forty-five postcards featuring various merry-go-rounds from around the United States. This is a nice grouping of assorted color a
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****9 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Mrs. Langtrey Postcard & Advertising Collection [142054]1489 - Mrs. Langtrey Postcard & Advertising Collection [142054]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 25 pieces depicting Mrs. Langtry. Postcards and some advertising cards. Emilie Charlotte Langtry (1853 ñ 1929), known as Lillie (or Lily
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Native American Portraits Real Photo Cards (5) [110754]1490 - Native American Portraits Real Photo Cards (5) [110754]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A great grouping of five real photo postcards of Native Americans. Includes a portrait of Washoe Indian Basket Artist Datsolalee. Other portraits are
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*********r for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Native American Postcards (31) [110777]1491 - Native American Postcards (31) [110777]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice assorted grouping of thirty-one postcards featuring various Native Americans. Multiple states are represented, and various topics, such as fami
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Ocean Liners Postcard Collection (80) [142555]1492 - Ocean Liners Postcard Collection (80) [142555]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 80 postcards of ocean liners. Highlight may be a leather card w/foldout B&W prints of the Lusitania, c. 1907. This unique colle...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*****9 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Paul de Longpre Flower Artist Postcard Collection (70) [142568]1493 - Paul de Longpre Flower Artist Postcard Collection (70) [142568]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 70 postcards of flowers painted by Paul de Longpre, renown Hollywood flower artist from the early 20th century. Collection includes over 40 un
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Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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People at Work on Postcards [142038]1494 - People at Work on Postcards [142038]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 30 postcards of people working. McCoy's Blacksmith Shop, Coalinga, CA, 1907; Senor Ledesma, ironsmith of Olvera Street Los Angeles; ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******h for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Police Related Postcard Collection [142079]1495 - Police Related Postcard Collection [142079]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 40 vintage postcards pertaining to police. "Wanted" and "Reward" postcards, real photo cards of policemen, the Portl...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Postcard Collection: Roosters, Hens & Chicks [136275]1496 - Postcard Collection: Roosters, Hens & Chicks [136275]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 100 vintage postcards featuring roosters, hens or chicks. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Co
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Postcards of Little Girls in Bonnets [142040]1497 - Postcards of Little Girls in Bonnets [142040]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 40 vintage postcards featuring little girls in bonnets. Several made of leather. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Prove
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****9 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Presidents on Postcards [142050]1498 - Presidents on Postcards [142050]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 20 postcards with presidents (or candidates): Kennedy, Ike, Nixon, Reagan, Carter. Wendell Willke and Goldwater as losers. Date: Count
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Presidents on Postcards [142052]1499 - Presidents on Postcards [142052]
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Lot of nine presidential postcards. Cleveland, Coolidge, McKinley, Harding. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag C
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****0 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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