November Wonders: Western Americana Auction (November 2021)

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Welcome to our November Wonders Auction, the second in our end-of-the-year auction trilogy!

We know every collector will find something special for their collection in this sale, and even a good Christmas present or two...

This sale features more than 3,100 lots across 5 days in over two dozen different collecting categories including: Art, Mining, Numismatics, Railroad, Militaria, General Americana, Jewelry, Books, Stocks & Bonds, and much more!

**HIGHLIGHTS**

--The Bill McKivor Nevada Token Collection Part I. Bill's Nevada token collection is full of so many rarities that we have split it over several sales. This round features an ultra-rare Comstock token from Gold Hill, as well as Beowawe, Chafey, Farrell, Bowers, Genoa, Incline, and more.

--Pancho Villa Collection. A rare second chance to bid on a Photo Diary of Pancho Villa by W.H. Horne (& Others). A massive and important collection of 184 real photo postcards (RPCs) and six original 5 x7 prints, most of which are directly attributable to Walter H. Horne, who made a good living for himself making photographic postcards in the American Southwest during the time of the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century.

--George Armstrong Custer Civil War Holster and Dispatch Case. The belt, brass buckle, holster, and dispatch case from Civil War Captain George Armstrong Custer, originally from the Frost Collection.

--Stunning Jewelry. Featuring a leopard gold & diamond necklace; a gold-in-quartz pendant; shadow box and diamond cocktail rings; and much more.

--Native Americana. Beautiful jewelry, pottery, artifacts, and ephemera.

--Ken Prag Collection. Rarities from the Prag Collection of stocks, ephemera, and postcards, including autographs of Thomas Edison, J. Paul Getty, John D. Rockefeller, JP Morgan. Other stock categories include: Wells Fargo and American Express, banking, brewing, Hollywood, Yellowstone, mining, railroad, & more.

--Mining. Collectibles including gold nuggets and ore specimens, artifacts, ephemera, and mining stock certificates from California, Colorado, Montana, and Nevada.

--Art. Museum-quality Western art pieces by Makk, Rosa, and Hanson, as well as a large group of Chilmark Western pewter sculptures. Plus African art and carvings, and many other paintings and prints.

--General Americana Bonanza. Including an original prostitute's license from Tombstone; rare bottles and brewing ephemera; Montana saloon archives from the MacKenzie Collection; rare badges; cowboy collectibles incl. saddles & rare photographs; books incl. a large Eastern US directory section; and much more.

Be sure to use the Search Function to find items across the 5 days in your collecting categories!

And Keep the Collections Coming!
Please keep us in mind for selling your collection, and contact me directly at fredholabird@gmail.com.

Happy bidding!

--Fred Holabird & Team--

Auction Schedule

DAY 1 - Thursday, Nov 18, Lots 1000-1601
Art 1000-1269
Firearms-Weapons 1270-1292
Foreign 1293-1338
Political 1339-1352
Military 1353-1402
Tools 1403-1422
Native Americana 1423-1477
Sports 1478-1535
Transportation 1536-1601

DAY 2 - Friday, Nov 19, Lots 2000-2657
Stocks & Bonds 2000-2657
All Categories including Mining,
Railroad, and various industries

DAY 3 - Saturday, Nov 20 , Lots 3000-3609
Minerals 3000-3018
Mining 3019-3034
Numismatics 3195-3258
Tokens 3259-3412
Philatelic & Postal History 3413-3609

DAY 4 - Sunday, Nov 21, Lots 4000-4620
Geographically Sorted Ephemera 4000-4265
General Collectibles 4269-4395
Souvenir Plates 4396-4424
Spoons & Flatware 4425-4428
Entertainment 4429-4446
Circus 4447-4450
Toys 4451-4484
Marbles 4485-4489
Bottles 4490-4527
Saloon 4528-4546
Tobacciana 4547-4559
Gaming 4560-4566
Cowboy 4567-4599
Clothing 4600-4620

DAY 5 - Monday, Nov 22, Lots 5000-5614
WF/Express 5000-5002
World's Fair / Expositions 5003-5013
Firefighting Memorabilia 5014-5017
Fraternal Organizations 5018-5022
Badges 5023-5044
Maps 5045-5066
Books 5067-5314
Furnishings & 3D 5315-5363
Jewelry 5364-5461
Music 5462-5490
Photography 5491-5614

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Chicago and Northwestern RR Stations and Locomotives - 28 color; 2 B&W [129003]3500 - Chicago and Northwestern RR Stations and Locomotives - 28 color; 2 B&W [129003]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scenes of Chicago railroad terminals and a few other stations in Wisconsin and Michigan. 28 Color including chromoliths and 2 B&W. Date: Coun...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Misc. Advertising Postcards [116109]3501 - Misc. Advertising Postcards [116109]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three advertising postcards. One is advertising a postcard dealer. Date: 1900s Country (if not USA): State: Kansas City: Wichita Provenanc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10.00 - 25.00
Sold to s*****l for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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Midwest General Postcards [105318]3502 - Midwest General Postcards [105318]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
General Midwest Postcards. Chromoliths & a few RPC's, approx. 100 includes: "The Schlitz Assembly"; Happy Days are Here Again in M...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Real Photo Postcards of Hunters Hot Springs [137798]3503 - Real Photo Postcards of Hunters Hot Springs [137798]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two black and white RPCs from Hunters Hot Springs. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Hunters Hot Springs Provenance: Ke
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to c***c for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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Carson City Postal History Group [130031]3504 - Carson City Postal History Group [130031]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty-one. All with corner advertising. Includes W. C. Gallagher of the Senate Chambers and Ormsby Lodge # 4 of the A. O. U. W. Also a M. Badt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*****l for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Carson City Postcard Collection [125457]3505 - Carson City Postcard Collection [125457]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 65 postcards showing images of the smallest state capitol in the United States, Carson City, Nevada. Cards show the Capitol building, the state
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to v*******l for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Carson City RPC's & More [125453]3506 - Carson City RPC's & More [125453]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten postcards, including three RPCs of various buildings in Carson City, Nevada. Included are images of the public school, the orphan's home, th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*****l for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Ely, Nevada Color Postcard Group [130025]3507 - Ely, Nevada Color Postcard Group [130025]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven. Includes rare views like the Veteran shaft. Also, nice early Lincoln Highway (which contrary to popular perception went through Ely and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*****l for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Thirteen Black & White Ely RPCs [130037]3508 - Thirteen Black & White Ely RPCs [130037]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes a very interesting railroad crossing (Walkers Electric Studio) and the April 5, 1927 ìBadger Puller, One Day Only.î Four town
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to s*****l for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Las Vegas Post Cards. [125527]3509 - Las Vegas Post Cards. [125527]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19. two RPC overlooking Hoover Dam (Black Canyon) site 1932., Two RPC of Last Frontier and El Rancho (60's ?). Card of Nuclear Blast Post...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 160.00
Sold to v*******l for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Lehman Caves Black & White RPC Group [130045]3510 - Lehman Caves Black & White RPC Group [130045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. 2 duplicates. The Inscription Room, a major stalactite by John W. Walker, cavern view, and eight small cavern views on one postcard. In exce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*****l for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Reno & Virginia City Area Postcards [115739]3511 - Reno & Virginia City Area Postcards [115739]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7, incl. 5 real photo postcards. RPPC include: Undermined Buildings, Virginia City; rare view of Geiger Grade, Nevada's Scenic Skyway; ra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to v*******l for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Reno-UNR Post Cards [125532]3512 - Reno-UNR Post Cards [125532]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19. One b/w RPC of downtown Reno w/Arch 1940's. Color cards : Original three UNR bldg.'s, Mackay School of Mines blog, Statue of Mack...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Wells, Nevada / Angel Lagoon Postcard Hoard of J. B. Miles of Ely [130023]3513 - Wells, Nevada / Angel Lagoon Postcard Hoard of J. B. Miles of Ely [130023]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early colored postcards of the snow, grass and flowers of Angel Lagoon. 1,500í in elevation. In the Clover Mountains near Wells, Nevada. Appr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*****l for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Greeting Cards [91234]3514 - Greeting Cards [91234]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 10 greeting cards from from Nevada. 1 RPC. "40 Miles from Wood/50 Miles from Water/ 10 Feet from Hell/God Bless our Home" Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10.00 - 60.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Twenty-three (mostly RPCs) of the Nevada desert. [130040]3515 - Twenty-three (mostly RPCs) of the Nevada desert. [130040]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
18 black and white RPCís. many rattlesnakes, but deer, coyote and hare make an appearance. Cowboy and horse resting on hill side. Ten team / t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to v*******l for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Vintage American Indian Postcards [126460]3516 - Vintage American Indian Postcards [126460]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of 52 American Indian postcards. Some are from the 50's and show Indian outfits, the inventor of the Cherokee alphabet, Sittin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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New Hampshire RPC's [102384]3517 - New Hampshire RPC's [102384]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 nice New Hampshire RPC's-Bretton Woods, Pine Grove Springs Hotel, New London Date: Country (if not USA): State: New Hampshire City: Pr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********s.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Carlsbad New Mexico Postcard Group (15) [138970]3518 - Carlsbad New Mexico Postcard Group (15) [138970]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of fifteen cards showing the caverns and national park. Date: Country (if not USA): State: New Mexico City: Carlsbad Provenance: Ken Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6****A for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Real Photo Postcards of Deming, New Mexico Fire Plus Bonus [134191]3519 - Real Photo Postcards of Deming, New Mexico Fire Plus Bonus [134191]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Two RPPCs showing a fire destroying the Cody Theatre in Deming. Both by WH Horne Co., El Paso, Texas. One is mailed (1918) from
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Pueblo Indians Postcard Group [135752]3520 - Pueblo Indians Postcard Group [135752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. Includes: 1) Raised color image of Touch-I-Goo, Indian Squaw, by Tammen. Mailed 1905 from Albuquerque. 2) Two unmailed early color
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Oregon Large Letter Postcards [103264]3521 - Oregon Large Letter Postcards [103264]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 Large letter OREGON postcards. Color. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Oregon City: Provenance: Salvatore Falcone Collection
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.02
 
 
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Utah Postcards [108233]3522 - Utah Postcards [108233]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 15 postcards. Postcards of various places mostly from Salt Lake City. RPCs of the Mormon temple are included. Date: Country (if not US
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Virginia, Pennsylvania and  West Virginia Postcard Collection [128357]3523 - Virginia, Pennsylvania and West Virginia Postcard Collection [128357]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 32 postcards from Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Mostly chromo litho. Mostly buildings. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Vi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Edmonton, Canada Postcards [91388]3524 - Edmonton, Canada Postcards [91388]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
18 postcards includes Ranching near C.P.R. Irrigation Canal, Calgary, Alberta; Alberta Legislature Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Date: c1900s Country
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Start Price : 5.00 | Estimate : 10.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Post Cards from Koln, Germany [125605]3525 - Post Cards from Koln, Germany [125605]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of post cards, roughly 140 count, from Koln, Coln, Cologne, Germany. Many feature the world-renowned Cathedral which is the talle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Alcohol/Drinking Related Postcard Group (Approx 100) [138128]3526 - Alcohol/Drinking Related Postcard Group (Approx 100) [138128]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Across the board from c1910-1970, many advertising cards for distilleries, breweries, etc. A nice collection. Date: Country (if not USA): State
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Americana Collection [132818]3527 - Americana Collection [132818]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes postcards of various shapes and sizes, a book of photos The Pike's Peak Region, old advertisements. Panorama of the Siege of Paris,...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Amusement Parks Around the U.S. [125539]3528 - Amusement Parks Around the U.S. [125539]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. Color and B/W postcards from various states amusement parks. Rollercoaster scenes from Six Flags Texas street level, , Casino and Velvet De
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Angel Postcards ~ 27 [125869]3529 - Angel Postcards ~ 27 [125869]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 27 postcards with classic angels with wings and white robes Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Art "Pallets & Frames" Foreign RPC & Litho Postcards (22) [127308]3530 - Art "Pallets & Frames" Foreign RPC & Litho Postcards (22) [127308]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty-two European multi-media postcards featuring framed photographs and prints, from the early 1900s. Prints have unique style frames, including be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Australia Postcards [105218]3531 - Australia Postcards [105218]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 150 modern postcards. Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Cairns, Port Douglas and more. Many dupes. Date: Country (if not USA): Australia State
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Balloon Art Special-Occasion Postcards - 37 [137114]3532 - Balloon Art Special-Occasion Postcards - 37 [137114]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ballooning took off in the public imagination well before aeroplanes flew into the skies, and these 37 color, special occasion cards brought art and h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Beautiful Women Postcards [125705]3533 - Beautiful Women Postcards [125705]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early litho postcards with a common theme of beautiful women. They are colorful, unique and in good shape. Please see photos for more detail and condi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Bonzo Postcards Lot of 6 [138114]3534 - Bonzo Postcards Lot of 6 [138114]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 of the classic Bonzo Dog Character. c1898 Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to m********s.. for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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Burlington Northern B&W Postcards - 8 pcs [126899]3535 - Burlington Northern B&W Postcards - 8 pcs [126899]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight, rare, B&W postcards from the Burlington Northern Railroad: five of the Burlington Station in Omaha, Nebraska; one commemorating the late ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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California Greetings Postcards [129877]3536 - California Greetings Postcards [129877]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. All but 2 have handwriting (four with stamps). Nine embossed cards from : Fort Jones, Sierra City, Angels Camp, Roseville, Redding (one
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Classic Vintage European Postcard Album [101770]3537 - Classic Vintage European Postcard Album [101770]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 125 postcards, mostly German appearing with other unidentified locales. Several naval warships. Cards are generally mint. In album Date: c191
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Denmark Postcards [105220]3538 - Denmark Postcards [105220]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 50 modern Denmark postcards, Copenhagen and more Date: Country (if not USA): Denmark State: City: Provenance: Salvatore Falcone Colle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10.00 - 33.35
Sold to d*******f for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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Early 1900s Minneapolis Post Cards [122087]3539 - Early 1900s Minneapolis Post Cards [122087]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22. Mostly around Minneapolis bldgís : Metro Theatre, Donaldsonís Dept. store, Lagoon and Conservatory, Great Northern Stone A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to J********n.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Early College Co-ed Postcards [125713]3540 - Early College Co-ed Postcards [125713]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice group of 20 postcards featuring illustrations in both black and white of college ladies in various dress styles. Most are representing Eastern
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Easter Postcard Collection - No Bunnies [126601]3541 - Easter Postcard Collection - No Bunnies [126601]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of about 85 antique and vintage Easter celebration postcards. This collection features chicks, eggs, hens, angels, lambs, and springtime
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******4 for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Ezra Meeker at the 1910 L.A. Air Meet - 4 pcs [137099]3542 - Ezra Meeker at the 1910 L.A. Air Meet - 4 pcs [137099]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ezra Meeker was is known as an American pioneer who travelled the Oregon Trail as a young man, and in his later years he sought to preserve the histor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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F. Earl Christy Horseback Riding Themed Postcard [118680]3543 - F. Earl Christy Horseback Riding Themed Postcard [118680]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copyright 1907, P. Sander, N.Y. Titled, "Is horseback riding bad for the heart?" Postmarked 1908. Christy created the college girl postcar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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Five WWII Era Postcards [125836]3544 - Five WWII Era Postcards [125836]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five WWII propaganda postcards. Three are war bond advertisers, two are from Slovenska in Central Europe. The Slovenska ones are very artsy, with a m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Florabundance in Postcards >500 pcs [137661]3545 - Florabundance in Postcards >500 pcs [137661]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
More than 500 colorful postcards featuring flowers, whether individual or in bouquets or out in the fields, here is an abundance of flowery postcards
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 800.00
Sold to n*******4 for (190.00 + 41.80BP) = 231.80
 
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Flower Greeting Cards [104990]3546 - Flower Greeting Cards [104990]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 200 flower cards, mostly US and embossed Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Salvatore Falcone Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to n*******4 for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Funny Choice Art Card, Woman Fends Him Off! [118684]3547 - Funny Choice Art Card, Woman Fends Him Off! [118684]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No artist noted, but this is a great card. "He could peddle love talk like a book...But Alas and by Heck, Get the Hook! She's got him by th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10.00 - 40.00
Sold to t********f for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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Helicopter Postcards - about 200+ [137115]3548 - Helicopter Postcards - about 200+ [137115]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postcards of Helicopters, first group of about 18 different ones, mostly color. The majority of the rest are about 180 promotional postcards from Sun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Home Life in Luxury Real Photo Postcard Collection [126613]3549 - Home Life in Luxury Real Photo Postcard Collection [126613]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of about 25 real photo postcards touring the inside of the beautiful and luxurious homes of the past with dates ranging from between 1911
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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In the Hands of the Receiver Art Card by Flagg [118682]3550 - In the Hands of the Receiver Art Card by Flagg [118682]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
James Montgomery Flagg was an American artist, comics artist and illustrator. This card is titled, "In the Hands of the Receiver", signed ...
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Estimate : 10.00 - 40.00
Sold to t********f for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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International Expos Postcards Group Circa 1905-1915 (21) [118569]3551 - International Expos Postcards Group Circa 1905-1915 (21) [118569]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly European Expos includes a few from Brussels, Zurich, London & Dusseldorf.Also includes Milan and Rio de Janiero. Twenty one postcards in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mid Modern Era Presidential Postcards [129873]3552 - Mid Modern Era Presidential Postcards [129873]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. Five envelopes containing: 1. Coolidge. Four postcards. Two colorized and two RPG. Two with handwriting. 2. Wilkie. One picture pos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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New Year's and Holiday Postcards, Many Printed in Germany (150) [118548]3553 - New Year's and Holiday Postcards, Many Printed in Germany (150) [118548]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very colorful group of New Year's and holiday postcards. 150 in all. Many nice ones printed in English but produced in Germany. A great dealer l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Nurnberg, Germany Postcard Group (3), Early Pioneer Cards [118551]3554 - Nurnberg, Germany Postcard Group (3), Early Pioneer Cards [118551]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three early date Pioneer postcards from 1897 and 1898. Two from Ritter & Kloeden, Nurnberg from July, 1897 read, "Deutiches Bundesfehiefzen...
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Original Western Postcard Album (133) [131308]3555 - Original Western Postcard Album (133) [131308]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 133 cards. About 1/3 of the cards are generally California locations (Mitchell etc. ) and the other 2/3 are holiday related cards. Original, e
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Postage Stamp Related Postcards from Germany (2) [118562]3556 - Postage Stamp Related Postcards from Germany (2) [118562]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The first card has three large stamps from Nurnberg, 1906 affixed to the front. Ritter & Kloeden, Nurnberg. The second card pictures the Kaiser...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to t********f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Postcards Designed and Signed By Artist Klein (220) [131148]3557 - Postcards Designed and Signed By Artist Klein (220) [131148]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of about 220 postcards by artist Catharina Klein is also known as Catherine Klein. Her name was anglicized outside of Germany during WWI
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Estimate : 325.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to n*******4 for (90.00 + 19.80BP) = 109.80
 
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Postcards of and for Ladies [101787]3558 - Postcards of and for Ladies [101787]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 90 postcards featuring ladies with their men, flowers and more Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Salvatore Falcon
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Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to n*******4 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Postcards of Automobile Marketing [125627]3559 - Postcards of Automobile Marketing [125627]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of about 75 postcards depicting autos from the 1907 Stanley Steamer, the 1915 Mercer Raceabout, to about 1940. Then there is a ca
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******4 for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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Prag Art Postcard Collection (80 +/-) [136529]3560 - Prag Art Postcard Collection (80 +/-) [136529]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large beautiful group of postcards with various scenes. About 80 cards Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Coll
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Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to t********f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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President McKinley RPCs & magazine clipping (5) [127333]3561 - President McKinley RPCs & magazine clipping (5) [127333]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five includes four RPCs and one magazine clipping of President William McKinley, from the U.S., c1901-1907. Two RPCs are canceled (in memoriam
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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President Taft in Public RPCs and Postcards (21) [127321]3562 - President Taft in Public RPCs and Postcards (21) [127321]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty-one RPCs & other postcards featuring the 27th president, William Howard Taft, in public, from the U.S. and France, c1904-1910. Includes s...
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Estimate : 325.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 2*****l for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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President Taft on the Election Trail RPCs & Postcards (59) [127329]3563 - President Taft on the Election Trail RPCs & Postcards (59) [127329]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large assortment of 59 views of President Taft on the election trail, and following the election traveling throughout the U.S., with cancel dates 19
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Estimate : 650.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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President Taft Portraits RPCs & Other Postcards (39) [127327]3564 - President Taft Portraits RPCs & Other Postcards (39) [127327]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 39 RPCs & other cards of President Taft portraits, from the U.S., c1908-09. Fifteen are canceled with stamps, from different U.S. states,...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Presidential Postcards. [131453]3565 - Presidential Postcards. [131453]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 Envelopes containing postcards. 1. Two Romney Postcards, one is signed and postmarked 1962. 2. Five color postcards of Pres. Carter in v
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Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Rare Collector Postcards of Italy [125439]3566 - Rare Collector Postcards of Italy [125439]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unusual and unique (Am I being redundant?) of Italian postcards. these aren't your typical postcards. These were collected by tourists, back ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****d for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Rare Stereoview Post Cards [128371]3567 - Rare Stereoview Post Cards [128371]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four rare post cards with six photos: each is a stereo pair! These are not stereoview cards, they are post cards. We've never seen these...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Ritter & Kloeden Advertising Postcard, Medal Winners, Paris & Nurnberg, 1890's [118565]3568 - Ritter & Kloeden Advertising Postcard, Medal Winners, Paris & Nurnberg, 1890's [118565]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ritter & Kloeden, Nurnberg, Gold Medal winner at Paris, 1891 and Silver Medal winner at Nurnberg, 1896 (printed on the back). Date: Country ...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to t********f for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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Sail Boats & Small Boats Postcards [105313]3569 - Sail Boats & Small Boats Postcards [105313]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 50 postcards including: Venezia Gondola; View on Iowa River Near Columbus Junction Iowa; Lake Almanor, California; Boat Landing at Arrow Head
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Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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September Morn Parody Postcards ~ 24 [137675]3570 - September Morn Parody Postcards ~ 24 [137675]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
September Morn was the title given to a 1911 painting by Paul Emile Chabas of a young women standing naked in a shallow water, appearing to brace hers
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Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Southern Pacific "Daylight" RPC Collection (60) [128940]3571 - Southern Pacific "Daylight" RPC Collection (60) [128940]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of 60 beautiful RPC's highlighting the iconic Southern Pacific Daylight passenger train. Besides several photos of the train h...
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Estimate : 130.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Souvenir Mailing Folders: North Carolina, Missouri, New Jersey, & Michigan [135771]3572 - Souvenir Mailing Folders: North Carolina, Missouri, New Jersey, & Michigan [135771]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different Souvenir Folders, full of illustrations. Includes: Blowing Rock, North Carolina (mailed in the 1940s); Wildwood-By-The-Sea, New Jer
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Spain/Portugal/Gibraltar Postcards [105277]3573 - Spain/Portugal/Gibraltar Postcards [105277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 150 Spain/Portugal/Gibraltar postcards, mostly modern, several RPC's. Barcelona, Toledo, etc Date: Country (if not USA): Europe State...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 90.00
Sold to S********O for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Taft for President RPCs and Litho Postcards (17) [127328]3574 - Taft for President RPCs and Litho Postcards (17) [127328]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seventeen pre- and post-election RPCs and litho postcards of William H. Taft, from the U.S., c1907-1911. President Taft's portrait is featured i...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Taft in Cars Postcards (6) [120325]3575 - Taft in Cars Postcards (6) [120325]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six RPCs, most of President Taft riding in automobiles, from New York, 1909-1910. Includes two canceled with stamps. Date: 1909-1910 Country (if not
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******h for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Taft RPCs of Family and Self (10) [120329]3576 - Taft RPCs of Family and Self (10) [120329]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten RPCs of President William H. Taft and his family, from Missouri, Massachusetts, New York, and Maine, c1908-1909. One canceled with stamp, the rest
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Estimate : 100.00 - 350.00
Sold to j*******h for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Taft-Sherman Bryan-Kern Election Postcards (22) [127326]3577 - Taft-Sherman Bryan-Kern Election Postcards (22) [127326]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22 William H. Taft-James S. Sherman, and William J. Bryan-John W. Kern RPCs from the U.S. presidential election of 1908. Seven are canceled, si
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Estimate : 250.00 - 800.00
Sold to t********f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Temples, Synagogues, and Shrines ~ 35. [129396]3578 - Temples, Synagogues, and Shrines ~ 35. [129396]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This broad variety of postcards includes Jewish synagogues, Christian tabernacles, Masonic shrines, and related scenes and images. Included are some p
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Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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The Engagement Day Art Card by Lyman Powell [118665]3579 - The Engagement Day Art Card by Lyman Powell [118665]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice art card shows a woman on her engagement day. Small stain bottom right. Signed by Lyman Powell. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
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Estimate : 10.00 - 40.00
Sold to t********f for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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The Passion of the Christ Postcard, 1890 [118568]3580 - The Passion of the Christ Postcard, 1890 [118568]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Card Titled, "Gruss vom Oberammergauer Passionsspiel". Nach Aufnahmen von 1890. Vonn Ottmar Ziemer Kunstanstalt, Muenchen, printed on the ...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to t********f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Three Bumler Art Cards from Germany [118679]3581 - Three Bumler Art Cards from Germany [118679]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three nice art cards, "Havenstein", "Schapbach"Wnd "Markgraflerin". Women in fancy dress. All signed Bumler. Good cond...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Three Rare and Interesting French Postcards [135211]3582 - Three Rare and Interesting French Postcards [135211]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Rare Aluminum postcard of the Paris Opera House. 2-3) Two threaded postcards: "Souvenia de France" and "Greetings from France.&quo...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Unsorted Grab Bag of U.S. Postcards ~ 600 [138797]3583 - Unsorted Grab Bag of U.S. Postcards ~ 600 [138797]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A full shoebox -- a foot long (see what I did there?) of mostly post-1930s postcards from across the U.S. Most are modern color, but I spotted a few R
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Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*****6 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Victorian Style Announcement Postcards [132064]3584 - Victorian Style Announcement Postcards [132064]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25 postcards, mostly announcement cards for baby arrival or invitations. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken P
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to n*******4 for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Vienna & Zurich World's Fair Postcards, 1894 [118566]3585 - Vienna & Zurich World's Fair Postcards, 1894 [118566]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two unused postcards from the 1894 World's Fair. The Vienna and Zurich Expositions. In very good condition. Date: Country (if not USA): ...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to j*******h for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Western Europe Modern Postcard Group [138973]3586 - Western Europe Modern Postcard Group [138973]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 500 modern cards c1940-1990. About a third are Italy and sorted by town. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Pr
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Precancelled Stamps Marked Carson, City, Nev. [123167]3587 - Precancelled Stamps Marked Carson, City, Nev. [123167]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These stamps have been precanceled before use and did not need to be cancelled. These are all Carson City. One full sheet minus four stamps, one parti
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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First Day Issue All Aboard Train Stamps [125586]3588 - First Day Issue All Aboard Train Stamps [125586]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of first day train stamps called "All Aboard" issued in 1999. There is the stamps booklet of cancelled stamps dated A...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Seven Plates from the Department of the Treasury on Stamp Releases [130145]3589 - Seven Plates from the Department of the Treasury on Stamp Releases [130145]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Souvenir of the monumental effort that saw the United States five times break its earth bonds and explore the face of the moon. Interplex New York,
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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British America & Colonies Stamp Collection [132982]3590 - British America & Colonies Stamp Collection [132982]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scott British America Album, copyright, 1976, about 3" thick plus approx. a dozen other British colonies with pages removed from older albums....
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Estimate : 220.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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British Channel Islands Collection [131593]3591 - British Channel Islands Collection [131593]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Composite of three different collections. Two of the collections are in White Ace Historical Albums (published 1972), the remainder are removed from s
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Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Central American Stamp Collection [132962]3592 - Central American Stamp Collection [132962]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 countries represented. The lot consists like other lots in this sale of stamp album pages from various collections, generally all collected before W
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Irish Stamp Collection [135694]3593 - Irish Stamp Collection [135694]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22 album pages with Irish stamps, 1922 and newer. Date: Country (if not USA): Ireland State: City: Provenance: Salvatore Falcone Coll
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Japanese Stamp Collection [132973]3594 - Japanese Stamp Collection [132973]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very large collection of varying stamp sheets from several books modern and pre WWII. Includes about 150 Japan Postal Issue pages from the 1960&...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Middle East Region Stamp Collection [132975]3595 - Middle East Region Stamp Collection [132975]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of varying stamp sheets from several books, generally pre WWII. Turkey: perhaps 50-75 stamps. Palestine: maybe 20 Israel: about a d
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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North African Stamp Collection [132969]3596 - North African Stamp Collection [132969]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection from several books, generally pre WWII. Ethiopia: about 20. Cape Verde: less than 20. Cameroons: about 30. Equatorial Africa: about
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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North Central Europe Stamp Collection [132839]3597 - North Central Europe Stamp Collection [132839]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of album pages from numerous different collector albums from varying dates, generally collected before 1950. Romania: a nice selection incl
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Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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South American Stamp Collection [132963]3598 - South American Stamp Collection [132963]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 countries represented here. These are mostly album pages from various collector albums before 1945, some containing mint modern stamps as noted. Ar
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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South Pacific Stamp Collection [132971]3599 - South Pacific Stamp Collection [132971]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of varying stamp pages from several books, includes modern as well as pre WWII. Fiji Islands: 2 Island: less than 15. Gilbert Islands: ab
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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