Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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1851 Birds Eye View of San Francisco (Reprint)1600 - 1851 Birds Eye View of San Francisco (Reprint)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reprint of the original by McMurtrie, 20.5 x 28" two-toned frame. Nice view of San Francisco harbor and the "financial section". Show...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Map of San Francisco 1852 (reprint)1601 - Map of San Francisco 1852 (reprint)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large, nicely framed reprint of the early 1852 Cutts map for the Pacific Coast Survey. The map is 18.5 x 26" in a roughly 28 x 36" frame. ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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1855 Map of San Francisco Bay1602 - 1855 Map of San Francisco Bay
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Lt. Williamson and authorized by Secretary of State Jefferson Davis. Also show the northern boundary of California. Top left [panel almost detached
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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San Francisco Bay Area Maps1603 - San Francisco Bay Area Maps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection includes: Municipal Railway Lines; San Mateo to Burlingame; Bridging the Bay; Oakland and Berkeley; and more. (Prag Collection) City: San
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*********1 for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
 
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1906 San Francisco Earthquake Foreign Broadside1604 - 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Foreign Broadside
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Kobe Herald issued this special edition reporting the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco. They note the Japanese quarters were destroyed and the Chi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Archive of Abe Ruef (Corrupt SF Politician)1605 - Archive of Abe Ruef (Corrupt SF Politician)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Abe Ruef was a manipulative scoundrel and criminal, who went to prison for bribery and other charges after the 1906 earthquake. He was at the center o
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to s****r for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
 
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Big Brother & The Holding Company Handbill1606 - Big Brother & The Holding Company Handbill
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an original Avalon Ballroom concert handbill--Big Brother & The Holding Company with The Sir Douglas Quintet. Artwork by Stanley Mouse a...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****r for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Poster1607 - Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Poster
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The enigmatic Captain Beefheart brought his avant-garde brand of rock music to the Avalon in the Summer of 1966. The advertisement for that event util
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*******2 for (325.00 + 74.75BP) = 399.75
 
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Chinese in San Francisco Photo1608 - Chinese in San Francisco Photo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
High quality photograph by well known San Francisco photographer Taber. "B530, Chinese Quarter, SF Cal." Matted, 11.25 x 9.25". Impor...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Discovery Piece: Illustrated California Letter Sheet, San Francisco in 18631609 - Discovery Piece: Illustrated California Letter Sheet, San Francisco in 1863
Holabird Western Americana Collections
San Francisco in 1863, Taken from Russian Hill. This was not in the Clifford Collection and is an unlisted variant in Baird. Baird lists "San F...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Foresters of America Commemorative Medal1610 - Foresters of America Commemorative Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Honorary medal given to Aaron Jacobs, Past Chief Ranger of the Foresters of America (F. of A.) The hall location was "Court Golden Gate # 5&qu...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Large Collection of Portrait CDVs1611 - Large Collection of Portrait CDVs
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Huge collection of portrait CDVs from many different photographers all from the San Francisco area. (Prag Collection) City: San Francisco State: Cali
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to v******u for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Miller & Lux Check Collection1612 - Miller & Lux Check Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 675 checks from around 1900 from Miller & Lux to various banks and other people. These are some of the most collectible checks fro...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to v********o.. for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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Mt. Tamalpais Tour Ephemera1613 - Mt. Tamalpais Tour Ephemera
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Lot of 8: Tour brochures for Mt. Tamalpais, including the motor circle tour, and the famous "Crookedest Railway in the World" tour. This e...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s****r for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Quicksilver Messenger Service Poster1614 - Quicksilver Messenger Service Poster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original "The Chicken on the Unicycle," Quicksilver Messenger Service, Blackburn & Snow, Sons of Champlin, October 28 & 29, Avalon...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to f****8 for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
 
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Receipt for Gold Rush Era Advertisement in The Daily Sun1615 - Receipt for Gold Rush Era Advertisement in The Daily Sun
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Receipt for an ad placed in The Daily Sun for an Master's Sale (due debt sale) auction of "Blucher Rancho" owned by Stephen Smith, dec...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Pin1616 - San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Pin
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Bronze member pin from the 1850 San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. Made by the famous SF jewelers Shreve & Co. Engraved with a sailing ship on ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9*****A for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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San Francisco Photographs1617 - San Francisco Photographs
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Lot of 4: old San Francisco city photos, showing Market Street, cable cars, ferry buildings, and the Chinese quarter. Both horses and cars are shown i
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Silks Advertising Match Safe1618 - Silks Advertising Match Safe
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Silks. B. Hart & Bro., 13 & 15 Sansome St., San Francisco. Leather and silver match safe. Leather is cracked on one side. 2.75" x 1.5&q...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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San Francisco, Knott's Berry Farm, and Assorted California Menus1619 - San Francisco, Knott's Berry Farm, and Assorted California Menus
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 San Francisco menus, 13 Miscellaneous California menus, 12 Knott's Berry Farm. (Prag Collection) City: San Francisco State: California Date:...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Two Land Company Stock Certificates1620 - Two Land Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Pacific Land Company #160 for 5 shares to Mary Parker. Signed by E. White and J. Powell. RARE and VERY FINE certificate from the Pacific Land Compa
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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San Jacinto and Hot Springs Postcards1621 - San Jacinto and Hot Springs Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
San Jacinto is a neighbor to Palm Springs and noted for Gilman Hot Springs. 16 RPC's, 14 post 1940 RPC's. (Prag Collection) City: San Jacin...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Collectibles from The First National Bank of San Jose1622 - Collectibles from The First National Bank of San Jose
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two collectible banking items from The First National Bank of San Jose. There is 1 tray with a lid and writing on the inside cover basically giving ad
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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San Jose (and Area) Brochures & Guides1623 - San Jose (and Area) Brochures & Guides
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 1) Gorgeous booklet for the Hotel Vendome c.1897. George P. Snell, Manager. Illustrated softcovers. 62 pages. Printed by H.S. Crocker. Discu
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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San Jose Ephemera (Receipts, Billheads, Photographs)1624 - San Jose Ephemera (Receipts, Billheads, Photographs)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large lot of Santa Clara County ephemera: 5 Auditor's Office receipts from 1858; 11 billheads and receipts from the 1880s; 24 portraits from the...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to v******u for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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San Pedro Ephemera (Brochure and Yearbooks)1625 - San Pedro Ephemera (Brochure and Yearbooks)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brochure from Board of Trade of San Pedro advertising the virtues of the seaside city, and yearbooks from San Pedro High School 1913 & 1914. Pra...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Archive of the Construction of the Santa Ana Canal1626 - Archive of the Construction of the Santa Ana Canal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This spectacular and rare collection of original "blue toned" photographs deals with the construction of the Santa Ana Canal, an early L. ...
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 7,500.00
 
 
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1888 Photograph of Santa Barbara1627 - 1888 Photograph of Santa Barbara
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photograph of large building by N. A. Reed (approx. 6 x 4 "). (Prag Collection) City: Santa Barbara State: California Date: HWAC#: : 31440
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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First National Trust and Savings Bank of Santa Barbara Archive1628 - First National Trust and Savings Bank of Santa Barbara Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An entire archive of Santa Barbara Banking history through the First National Trust and Savings Bank. Letters from the Reconstruction Finance Corporat
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Santa Cruz Area Ephemera1629 - Santa Cruz Area Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Included: 1922 photo of an Oakland touring car in Capitola; Meet Me at Capitola felt ribbon; Paraiso Hot Springs brochure; Saratoga Inn advertising; w
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Santa Cruz Ephemera (Pamphlets, Stocks, Photographs)1630 - Santa Cruz Ephemera (Pamphlets, Stocks, Photographs)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19. Includes: Brookdale Lodge pamphlet (c.1920s), Prescott Inn pamphlet (c.1937), Forest Lakes pamphlet (On the Big Tree Highway), four pamphle
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Sausalito Ephemera (Map, Brochure, Menus)1631 - Sausalito Ephemera (Map, Brochure, Menus)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 4 ephemera items, including a map from the Chamber of Commerce, a "City of Homes" information pamphlet that is "An Invitatio...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Two Photographs of Mt. Shasta Area (Waters)1632 - Two Photographs of Mt. Shasta Area (Waters)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The two photos are by R. J. Waters, San Francisco, Cal. who specialized in California views. One is no. 449., Mt. Shasta from Upper Soda Springs; the
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Panoramic View of Shaw's Flat1633 - Panoramic View of Shaw's Flat
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo by Wells Portrait and landscape Photographer, Sonora, California. (Prag Collection) City: Shaw's Flat State: California Date: 1881 HWAC#:...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F****e for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Homemade Stereo Views, Soda Bay1634 - Homemade Stereo Views, Soda Bay
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Three views in what appears to be home fashioned stereo views. Views are of a house in the trees. (Prag Collection) City: Soda Bay State: California
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Southern California Desert "A" / "B" Towns Postcards1635 - Southern California Desert "A" / "B" Towns Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 60 postcards from Agua Caliente, Apple Valley, Arlington, Antelope Valley, Brawley, Beaumont, Baker, Barstow and more. (Prag Collection) City: S
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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"B" Towns, Southern California Desert Postcards (including Bishop and Bodie)1636 - "B" Towns, Southern California Desert Postcards (including Bishop and Bodie)
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Barstow, Baker, Bishop, Bodie, Banning, and more. 7 RPC's, 21 old pre-1920 PC's, 49 post-1940 PC's. (Prag Collection) City: Southern Ca...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Postcards of Southern California Desert "C"  Towns1637 - Postcards of Southern California Desert "C" Towns
Holabird Western Americana Collections
B/w and color cards from Chula Vista, Chino, Calexico, Calico, Corona and more. (Prag Collection) City: Southern California State: California Date:
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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"D, E, F" Towns, Southern California Desert Postcards (including Death Valley)1638 - "D, E, F" Towns, Southern California Desert Postcards (including Death Valley)
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Over 40 postcards from Desert Hot Springs, Desert Center, Death Valley, Elsinore, El Centro, Earp, Fontana and more. 11 post-1946 RPC's, 24 pos...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
 
 
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"G" Towns Southern California Desert Postcards1639 - "G" Towns Southern California Desert Postcards
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Glen Ivy Springs, Guasti, Grossmont, Golman Hot Springs, and more. 4 RPC's, 1 folding, 34 c.1940 PC's. (Prag Collection) City: Southern Cal...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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"H" Towns, Southern California Desert Postcards1640 - "H" Towns, Southern California Desert Postcards
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Hemet, Highland, Hoopa, and more. 3 RPC' s, 10 c. 1906-15 PC's, post-1940 PC's. (Prag Collection) City: Southern California State: Cali...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Southern California "I" Towns Postcards1641 - Southern California "I" Towns Postcards
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Indio, Ioamosa, Imperial Valley, and more. 10 RPC's, 3 ole PC's, 24 post-1940 PC's. (Prag Collection) City: Southern California State: ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2*****s for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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"J, K, L, M, N, O" Desert Towns Postcards1642 - "J, K, L, M, N, O" Desert Towns Postcards
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Postcards from Jacumba, Kernville, Lancaster, Little Creek Canyon, Lebec, Mecca, Murrieta, Newhall, Ontario, Orange, and more. 9 RPC's, 25 pre-1...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******e for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
 
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"P" Towns, Southern California Desert Postcards1643 - "P" Towns, Southern California Desert Postcards
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23 postcards. Perris, Patton, Palm Springs, and more. (Prag Collection) City: Southern California State: California Date: HWAC#: : 32047
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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"R" Towns, Southern California Desert Postcards1644 - "R" Towns, Southern California Desert Postcards
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Over 30 postcards. Red Rock, Rialto, Riverside and more. (Prag Collection) City: Southern California State: California Date: HWAC#: : 32046
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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"S" Towns, Southern California Desert Postcards1645 - "S" Towns, Southern California Desert Postcards
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12 postcards. San Ysidro, San Gabriel, San Bernadino and more. (Prag Collection) City: Southern California State: California Date: HWAC#: : 32045
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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"T, U, V," Southern California Town Postcards1646 - "T, U, V," Southern California Town Postcards
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Postcards from: Tehachapi, Trona, Upland, Vista, and more. 7 RPC's, 6 Old PC's c. 1910, 10 post-1940 PC's. (Prag Collection) City: Sout...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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"W, Y" Towns, Southern California Desert Postcards1647 - "W, Y" Towns, Southern California Desert Postcards
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About 30 postcards. Yuma, Yucaipa, Warner Hot Springs, and more. 10 RPC's. (Prag Collection) City: Southern California State: California Date: ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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60 Southern California Scenery Postcards1648 - 60 Southern California Scenery Postcards
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Huge spectacular Southern California scenery lot of 60 postcards. Most in color, some in black and white of gorgeous shots of Los Angeles area parks,
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Southern California Beach Ephemera1649 - Southern California Beach Ephemera
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Lot of 9 items from sunny SoCal: 1913 check from The First National Bank of San Pedro (The Harbor of the World); 1923 billhead from Redondo Milling Co
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to P******y for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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