Sizzling Summer Western Americana Auction (August 2021)

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Welcome to our August 2021 sale, the "Sizzling Summer Western Americana Auction!"

Our August sale is full of “hot stuff” across the board, and features some of the best collections in their genre offered publicly in a long time.

*The “California” Collection of Native American Jewelry*
The California Native American jewelry collection includes nearly 400 lots of fine, artistic silver and turquoise jewelry from a major collection.

The group of Native American jewelry presented by Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC, is from the collection of a long time California collector. Collecting over several decades, the collection features some incredible pieces—the main part of the collection is represented by bolos from Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico. There are also necklaces, bracelets, rings, belt buckles, and brooches. Much of this jewelry collection is “museum worthy art.”

The Zuni people are famous for their inlay—both mosaic inlay and channel inlay. The Zuni petit-point and needlepoint work in stones is just as well-known. The collection focuses on pieces from c1940s-60s. Some Zuni artists represented are: Dan Simplicio, Leo Poblano, Lambert Homer Sr., the Edaakies, Frank Vacit, Dexter Cellicion, Myra Tucson, Elliot Qualo, Annie Quam Gasper, Alonzo and Helen Hustito, Velma Lesansee, Horace Ilue, and many others. Most of the jewelry made before 1970 was not hallmarked. We have named the artists of each piece whenever possible, however, some are “attributed to,” and others we were unable to identify.

Many of the artists are presented in the books by Toshio Sei, published by Schiffer. Toshio Sei began collecting Zuni jewelry in 1993 and has written several books on the various forms of Zuni jewelry. Besides presenting the artists, he has done much research and gives detailed analyses that explain connections of artists and styles, thus giving us history and meanings for the pieces of jewelry. A number of the pieces offered here are illustrated in his books.

The “California” collection also includes jewelry from the Navajo, Santo Domingo Pueblo, and the Hopi. You will find amazing pieces of jewelry from all of these Native people and will have a difficult decision deciding on those to choose for your own collections!

For Western bolo tie collectors, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, with the largest sale of its kind ever held.

*The Western Collections*
We received two major collections containing outstanding items--both for their visual appeal and historical importance.

The first centers around Arizona and Colorado ephemera (19th century photos and documents) related to major mining camps, supplemented by gorgeous oil paintings of Native American and Western scenes by Douglas Rosa. One of our favorites from this collection is a framed photo of Tombstone prostitute “Amelia” (in classic prostitute attire) with her business license.

The second Western collection includes incredible military items (highlighted below), rare Western postcards, and a fantastic library including rare firearms references.

*Militaria*
This section is phenomenal, highlighted by George Armstrong Custer’s holster and gun belt, which is accompanied by a long history. Added to this is a major collection related to the Mexican War and Pancho Villa, including a photo-diary by Arizona photographer Walter Horne. Of great interest will be the associated collections from the Prag Collection and others, rounding out a phenomenal section on the Civil War, Spanish American War, and both World Wars.

For the Firearm collector is a large library of historical books on guns, hunting and related, with some of the all-time key references. These complement a large collection of rare books. Exploration researchers will love the Arctic Exploration library and other early works on Western exploration.

*Ken Prag Collection*
Wow! There are three distinct parts of his collection in this sale: ephemera, postcards, and stocks.

First and foremost, most or all of the material is from his unsorted acquisitions for decades. We found amazing items here. Like the Bodie & Bridgeport Telegraph archive with a message about a failed robbery of the SF mint right after the earthquake!

There is a wealth of paper ephemera, particularly from California. The postcards (over 500 lots) are stunning, and among the best offered so far, with exceptionally rare views in both RPC and printed format. Large collections include California (incl. Tahoe and Yosemite) and Hawaii. Nearly every lot has great cards, and you won’t want to miss this opportunity. Pioneer cards? Hundreds of them. One of the sections we had the most fun with is the gaming section--postcards with a gaming or playing card theme. This collection is now in about 20 lots, comprised of hundreds of cards.

*Numismatics*
A large offering of foreign and US coins, medals, counters, and other exonumia. Includes a C. Bechtler Dollar; Carson City Mint morgans; a fantasy Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Goldfield Iron Strongbox; and a large selection of California and Western tokens and Good For mirrors (ex. Ron Lerch Collection).

*Other Highlights*
Stocks and Bonds: Another fantastic selection from
perhaps a dozen collections. Features rare Arizona pieces and foreign mining stocks from the Prag Collection.

Railroadiana: Another great batch of railroad passes from an incredible Western collection we have been selling over the past year and a half. Also, a rare Colorado railroad section, and a collection of Virginia & Truckee Railroad ephemera from the Prag Collection.


Auction Schedule

Day 1, Thursday, August 5th, 2021, Lots 1000-1605
*General Americana (Lots 1000-1605)
Geographic Sort (1000-1251)
World’s Fair & Expositions (1252-1286)
Gaming (1287-1311)
Bottles & Saloon (1312-1342)
Marbles & Toys (1343-1365)
Jewelry (1366-1421)
Clothing (1422-1452)
Music (1453-1465)
Miscellaneous incl. Photos, Furnishings, Ephemera (1466-1605)

Day 2, Friday, August 6th, 2021, Lots 2000-2596
*Transportation (2000-2153)
Railroad (2000-2119)
Aviation & Automobile (2120-2153)
*Philatelic (2154-2596)
Stamps & Covers (2154-2175)
Postcards (2176-2596)

Day 3, Saturday, August 7th, 2021, Lots 3000-3606
*Native Americana (3000-3387)
Jewelry (3000-3271)
Artifacts, Art, Baskets, Pottery (3272-3315)
Ephemera incl. Rare Photographs, Postcards, & Books (3316-3387)
*Military incl. Custer and Pancho Villa Collections (3388-3514)
Chronologically Sorted (Civil War, Spanish American, WWI, WWII, etc)
*Political (3515-3535)
*Firearms feat. Firearms & Weaponry Historical Books (3536-3606)

Day 4, Sunday, August 8th, 2021, Lots 4000-4606
*Cowboy & Western (4000-4040)
*Art (4041-4105)
*Mining (4106-4189)
*Stocks & Bonds (4190-4310)
*Numismatics (4311-4505)
*Tokens (4506-4606)

Day 5, Monday, August 9th, 2021, Lots 5000-5583
*General Books (5000-5072)
*Bargains & Dealer Specials (5073-5583)
General Americana (5073-5189)
Philatelic (5190-5408)
Stocks & Bonds (5409-5479)
Numismatics incl. Dies, Coins, Counters, & Tokens (5480-5583)
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New Year's Celebration Postcards ~ 400  [138798]2494 - New Year's Celebration Postcards ~ 400 [138798]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight-inch stack of color illustration postcards celebrating the New Year as far back as the early 1900s. Date: Country (if not USA): State: C
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Holidays and Special Occasions Postcards (59)  [136093]2495 - Holidays and Special Occasions Postcards (59) [136093]
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A nice collection of postcards celebrating various holidays like Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter and more. There are colorful embossed cards as well
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****9 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Holiday Postcards ~ 200  [138801]2496 - Holiday Postcards ~ 200 [138801]
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Better than half of these are Thanksgiving postcards, but there are also Easter, Christmas, Valentines, and some other holidays represented as well.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*****9 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Farming Postcards - 79  [138788]2497 - Farming Postcards - 79 [138788]
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There are 77 RPCs and 2 tinted black and white postcards in this crop of postcards depicting many aspects of farm life in the U.S. You'll find t...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to r*********9 for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Farming Related Postcards (Approx 55)  [138118]2498 - Farming Related Postcards (Approx 55) [138118]
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Many advertising cards, farming scenes, harvesting equipment. Mostly vintage 1905-1915 Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*********9 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Fine Ladies on Vintage Postcards  [137950]2499 - Fine Ladies on Vintage Postcards [137950]
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About 30 vintage postcards depicting ladies of fashion. One has a feather headress rising off the top of the card. One depicts "American Beauty...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Firefighting Postcards, 11  [137686]2500 - Firefighting Postcards, 11 [137686]
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Eight postcards with the same design showing two firefighters in front of a building engulfed flaming orange fire; a color postcard with at least nine
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Fishermen Themed Postcards & RPC's (60)  [137063]2501 - Fishermen Themed Postcards & RPC's (60) [137063]
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Collection of about sixty (60) postcards, of which about half are RPC's, all themed around fishing. This is all sort of fishing, from saltwater ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******h for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Great Lakes Postcard Group  [138984]2502 - Great Lakes Postcard Group [138984]
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Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan included in this group of about 200 cards. Mostly vintage WI. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provena
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********s.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Hand-Drawn Art Postcards ~40  [137663]2503 - Hand-Drawn Art Postcards ~40 [137663]
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Just over 40 postcards featuring hand-drawn art, either rendered by the sender or a few sold as pre-printed. Images are black & white pen & ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*****s for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Hand-Drawn Art Postcards ~50  [125866]2504 - Hand-Drawn Art Postcards ~50 [125866]
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Approx 50 postcards with hand-drawn designs in graphite pencil, colored pencil, and watercolor. Wide range of creative and artistic skill represented.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m*****9 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Humorous Dentist Themed Postcards +  [137066]2505 - Humorous Dentist Themed Postcards + [137066]
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Twenty (20) postcards, most humorous, that have a dental theme, in most cases. Cards show everything from a dental assistant's cabinet, to a den...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Humorous Fishing Postcards (100)  [137061]2506 - Humorous Fishing Postcards (100) [137061]
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Collection of about one hundred (100) humorous postcards, including four leather and one early advertising card, all themed around fishing. This is a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Humorous Lawyer Postcard Group  [137593]2507 - Humorous Lawyer Postcard Group [137593]
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Lot of ten postcards poking fun at lawyers. And a 1955 Jury Summons postcard from the courthouse in Dallas Texas. Date: Country (if not USA): Sta
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t****8 for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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Humorous Postcard Collection   [127077]2508 - Humorous Postcard Collection [127077]
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Group of about 70 postcards including a variety of cutsie, humorous and cheeky themes. Lots of great stuff in here! Date: Country (if not USA):
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to q******s for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Island Themed Postcard Collection  [137920]2509 - Island Themed Postcard Collection [137920]
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It's vacation time!! About 100 island themed cards. Enjoy sifting through this group while imaging yourself in Tahiti, Fiji, or the Bahamas drin...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*****9 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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It's a Gas -- Hydrogen and Helium Balloon Postcards - 12  [137108]2510 - It's a Gas -- Hydrogen and Helium Balloon Postcards - 12 [137108]
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Eight B&W and 4 color postcards depicting various large-scale balloon events, from hydrogen balloon lofts in St. Louis, MO, Trenton, NJ, Chicago...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*******h for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Kewpie Doll Postcards ~ 32  [137674]2511 - Kewpie Doll Postcards ~ 32 [137674]
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Awwww, their SO CUTE! Did you know that Midwest writer and illustrator Rose O'Neill literally dreamt up the Kewpie as a character for a comic st...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Leather and Wood Postcards - 39  [138808]2512 - Leather and Wood Postcards - 39 [138808]
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If it is the right size, you can mail almost anything as a postcard. Here are 32 leather and 7 thin wooden postcards that have made it through the US
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to p********r.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Logging Industry Postcard Collection  [137943]2513 - Logging Industry Postcard Collection [137943]
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Lot of over 35 postcards of the logging industry. Thirteen are vintage RPCs, the rest modern color cards. Mighty big trees are being hauled. Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******h for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Macabre Postcard Collection: death, disease, hard times  [135213]2514 - Macabre Postcard Collection: death, disease, hard times [135213]
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Lot of around 50. Tortured souls, war, large snake taking down a dog, consumption, mass graves, etc. From the early 1900's. See the photograph f...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****r for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Magic Moving Picture Postcard - Cowboy  [137670]2515 - Magic Moving Picture Postcard - Cowboy [137670]
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Alexander S. Spiegel patented an advertising device in 1906 that used a transparent material with black, opaque vertical stripes and a sliding black a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to f*****E for (30.00 + 0.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Map Postcard Collection  [137947]2516 - Map Postcard Collection [137947]
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About 60 postcards with maps. Many state maps, but also international, Map of the British Empire, railroad routes and others. Get one for every state!
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Marble Shooting Vintage Postcards  [137953]2517 - Marble Shooting Vintage Postcards [137953]
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Lot of eleven postcards depicting marble shooting. One card is advertising a 2003 postcard show, but the rest are vintage. Date: Country (if not U
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to f*****E for (20.00 + 0.00BP) = 20.00
 
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Medical Themed Postcards (17)  [137067]2518 - Medical Themed Postcards (17) [137067]
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A group of 17 postcards that are medical themed, including remedies, prescriptions, advertising, even an ad card for Dr. Scholl's. Some cards ar...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****s for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Medical & Dental Themed Humor Postcards (70)  [137069]2519 - Medical & Dental Themed Humor Postcards (70) [137069]
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About 70 humor postcards, including two RPC's, with either a medical or dental theme. Some are VERY politically incorrect from a sexual content ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to e*****2 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Men & Women Postcard Collection (60)  [136732]2520 - Men & Women Postcard Collection (60) [136732]
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Approx 60 cards, many by C.D. Gibson. c1910 Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Midwestern & Southern States Postcard Group  [138985]2521 - Midwestern & Southern States Postcard Group [138985]
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Ohio south to Florida. About 70 cards mostly vintage. See photo. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Northeastern US Postcard Collection  [138982]2522 - Northeastern US Postcard Collection [138982]
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Collection of about 200 cards from Northeastern States. The two largest groups are Pennsylvania about 100, and Massachusetts about 50 plus about 10 ot
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Music Related Postcard Collection  [137946]2523 - Music Related Postcard Collection [137946]
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Lot of about 30 postcards concerning music. Famous composers, performers, Elvis Presley, Liberace and unknowns. Mostly split back vintage cards. Dat
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Novelty and Puzzle Postcards ~ 27  [137687]2524 - Novelty and Puzzle Postcards ~ 27 [137687]
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More than two dozen novelty postcards. Some have puzzles, some are embossed figures, others have lenticular animations or optical illusions. A very in
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********r.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Nurse Themed Postcards & RPC's  [137064]2525 - Nurse Themed Postcards & RPC's [137064]
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Group of about thirty-five (35) postcards and RPC's featuring those "Angels of Mercy" nurses. There are several portrait cards featuri...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****9 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Ocean Liner Postcard Collection  [137597]2526 - Ocean Liner Postcard Collection [137597]
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Lot of over 160 postcards depicting ocean liners and their interiors; some ferries from San Francisco and Victoria; greeting cards from passengers on
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Oil & Energy Postcard Collection  [127079]2527 - Oil & Energy Postcard Collection [127079]
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A large collection of about 125 postcards in oil and energy related themes. Includes gas stations, cars, tires, brakes, service stations, oil fields a
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to m********s.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Oil Fields & Energy Postcards (20)  [127084]2528 - Oil Fields & Energy Postcards (20) [127084]
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Lot of 20 postcards relating to oil and energy. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Ornamented Postcards - 22  [138789]2529 - Ornamented Postcards - 22 [138789]
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These postcards have some type of ornamentation applied to them, be it actual hair, (there is also a fuzzy hare!), embroidery, feathers, a button man,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Outhouse Humor Postcard Collection  [137576]2530 - Outhouse Humor Postcard Collection [137576]
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Lot of over 100 early postcards referring to toilet humor, outhouse humor, or bodily functions. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pro
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (95.00 + 20.90BP) = 115.90
 
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Pinup Postcard Collection  [127080]2531 - Pinup Postcard Collection [127080]
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Ooolala! About 75 postcards in this group of vintage pinups. If you collect pinups you need to add this to your collection. A huge variety 1950s/60s e
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*****s for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Pinup Postcard Group #1 ~50  [137664]2532 - Pinup Postcard Group #1 ~50 [137664]
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About fifty pinup postcards of women in textiles of varying transparency, and evidence that airbrushing has been around for a long time. These postcar
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****9 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Pinup Postcard Group #2 - At the Beach ~90  [137665]2533 - Pinup Postcard Group #2 - At the Beach ~90 [137665]
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About 90 postcards, 77 color or colorized, and 16 black & white, with women at the beach in swimwear from various eras. Date: Country (if not...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******0 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Pinup Postcard Group #3 - Nudes or Almost ~80  [137666]2534 - Pinup Postcard Group #3 - Nudes or Almost ~80 [137666]
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About 37 black & white, 44 color or colorized, postcards of women with minimal to no clothing. Some are photographs, others are illustrations, s...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Pinup Postcard Group #4 - Swim Suit Set ~65  [137667]2535 - Pinup Postcard Group #4 - Swim Suit Set ~65 [137667]
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Women in swim gear from Victorian styles to Mid-Century Modern and beyond. About 8 black & white and 57 color or colorized. One card has a built...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Pinup Postcard Group #5 ~80  [137668]2536 - Pinup Postcard Group #5 ~80 [137668]
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About 71 color and 9 black & white postcards of pinup humor, mostly illustrations and cartoons. Frequent nudity and bawdy humor. Date: Count...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Pioneer Postcard Collection  [137942]2537 - Pioneer Postcard Collection [137942]
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Lot of over 30 pioneer cards, no split backs, Private Mailing cards. Assortment of subjects from the Ferry Building in San Francisco to Broadway in Ne
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********s.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Postal Carrier Postcards ~ 31  [137683]2538 - Postal Carrier Postcards ~ 31 [137683]
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About a dozen black & white postcards and 19 color postcards featuring mail carriers or using that motif in the design. Date: Country (if not...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******h for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
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U.S. Post Office Buildings  ~ 140 pcs  [137660]2539 - U.S. Post Office Buildings ~ 140 pcs [137660]
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Where would the postcards be if not for the Post Offices to receive, sort, and distribute them to their intended recipients? Here are at least 140 pos
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*****0 for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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Postal History Postcards & Ephemera ~45 pcs  [137681]2540 - Postal History Postcards & Ephemera ~45 pcs [137681]
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Twelve copies of the Mailomat postcard\; 18 humor cards about the mail; and 15 pieces of post office ephemera including registered mail return receipt
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********s.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Postcards & RPC's Showing Medical Facilities (75)  [137068]2541 - Postcards & RPC's Showing Medical Facilities (75) [137068]
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Around seventy-five (75) postcards, including ten (10) RPC's, showing various and sundry hospitals and other medical facilities around the count...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Postcards of Famous People  [133718]2542 - Postcards of Famous People [133718]
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Lot of 80 postcards featuring famous people. George Bernard Shaw, Mark Twain, Brigham Young, Adoph Hitler, Will Rogers and many others. Date: Coun
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Postcards of Games: Checkers, Chess, Go, etc.   [137951]2543 - Postcards of Games: Checkers, Chess, Go, etc. [137951]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 30 postcards concerning games like checkers, chess, go, dominos, etc. The ones with a man and a woman are usually titled "It's...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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