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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Yellowstone Park Book Collection (4)  [136826]1250 - Yellowstone Park Book Collection (4) [136826]
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A nice quartet of books on Yellowstone National Park. Works included"The Plainsmen of the Yellowstone" by Mark H. Brown c1964. Book still ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Wyoming's Wonderland   [135062]1251 - Wyoming's Wonderland [135062]
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Two titles featuring Wyoming's wonderland: travel brochure for Jackson Lake Lodge, Jenny Lake Lodge and Teton Lodge; "A Ramble in Wonderlan...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to L******8 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Collection  [138100]1252 - Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Collection [138100]
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Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition 1909 Collection that includes 34 postcards plus stamps. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Alaska City:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Panama California International Exposition Ephemera  [135661]1253 - Panama California International Exposition Ephemera [135661]
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Lot of seven pieces from San Diego's expositions of 1916 and 1935 & 6. Souvenir tickets, pass for 1915, Official Guides, postal cover. Da...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*********r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Cal. Midwinter International Exposition Booklets  [135204]1254 - Cal. Midwinter International Exposition Booklets [135204]
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Lot of 2 different versions of the same booklet. Red and green covers. Includes 14 panels of illustrations of scenes at the expo printed on glossy pap
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to g*********r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Cal. Midwinter International Exposition Booklets (4)  [135206]1255 - Cal. Midwinter International Exposition Booklets (4) [135206]
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Lot of 4 different. Nice collection! All have illustrations printed on glossy paper that unfold in an accordion-style. 1) Smallest booklet is 4.5 x ...
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Cal. Midwinter International Exposition Collection  [132924]1256 - Cal. Midwinter International Exposition Collection [132924]
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Lot of 12. 1) Beautiful advertising under-glass of the Mechanical Arts Building. 4 x 5.5" Chips along edges. 2) Booklet, "The Magic City, ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to L******8 for (600.00 + 132.00BP) = 732.00
 
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Cal. Midwinter International Exposition Ad. Covers & Letterhead  [135241]1257 - Cal. Midwinter International Exposition Ad. Covers & Letterhead [135241]
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Lot of 6. 1) Five pictorial advertising covers: Haas Brothers (Wholesale Grocers), 1894 Redding cancel; Victor Enginger, Golden Gate Wire Cloth Manufa
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to C*****r for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Pan Pacific Buttons & Ribbons  [132638]1258 - Pan Pacific Buttons & Ribbons [132638]
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Lot of eight pieces from the 1915 Exposition: elongated penny; Contra Costa Day; Sierra-Plumas Society; Opening Day badge and buttons. Official award
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*********r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Pan-Pacific Expo. Ticket Collection  [135022]1259 - Pan-Pacific Expo. Ticket Collection [135022]
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This collection of the Panama-Pacific Expo. includes tickets, invitations from Chinese dignataries, governors, and one souviner with a hidden love le
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Sold to b*******n for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Pan Pacific International Exhibition Pamphlet Collection  [132603]1260 - Pan Pacific International Exhibition Pamphlet Collection [132603]
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Lot of thirteen brochures from the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco 1915. Undaunted," a book of poetry about the rebuildi...
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Sold to b*******n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Pan Pacific International Exposition Pamphlet Collection  [135083]1261 - Pan Pacific International Exposition Pamphlet Collection [135083]
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Large collection of over 14 booklet/pamphlets from the Panama Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco, 1915. "The Exposition,&qu...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to g*********r for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Panama-Pacific International Expo. Collection  [135020]1262 - Panama-Pacific International Expo. Collection [135020]
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This lot of the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in 1915 shows a world of progress. Shown in photos, post cards, bills and invoices from the
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*******h for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Panama-Pacific International Expo. Postal History Collection  [135021]1263 - Panama-Pacific International Expo. Postal History Collection [135021]
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This lot contains postal covers from the Panama-Pacific Int. Expo. all dated 1913-1915. Seven pieces in all. Date: 1915 Country (if not USA): Sta
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Panama-Pacific International Expo. Vertical Pamphlet Collection  [135024]1264 - Panama-Pacific International Expo. Vertical Pamphlet Collection [135024]
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This lot contains five seperate pamphlets describing the progress that led to the Panama-Pacific Expo. Of particular interest is the board of director
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to y******e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Panama-Pacific International Exposition Photo ID Ticket Book  [135290]1265 - Panama-Pacific International Exposition Photo ID Ticket Book [135290]
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Rare. No. 31937. Stockholders Season Book, February 20th to December 4th, for LM Gallagher. 26 tickets remaining with photo of woman on inside. 5 x 2.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*********r for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Panama-Pacific International Expo. Small Pamphlet Collection  [135023]1266 - Panama-Pacific International Expo. Small Pamphlet Collection [135023]
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This collection of the Panama-Pacific Expo. contains pamphlets and small photo-journals including one on the Panama Canal completed in 1914; and one p
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********Q for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Golden Gate Exposition Ephemera Collection  [135209]1267 - Golden Gate Exposition Ephemera Collection [135209]
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Lot of 9 pieces for this 1939 World's Fair held on Treasure Island. Includes: photo of fire at the California Building (3.75 x 6"); booklet...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Ephemera for International Expositions Held in San Francisco (2)  [137630]1268 - Ephemera for International Expositions Held in San Francisco (2) [137630]
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1) “Panama-Pacific”, 1915 – Published by Pacific Novelty Co. 64 full color pages of State & International Buildings, Pavili
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Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to g*********r for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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California Expos & Fairs Ephemera  [135194]1269 - California Expos & Fairs Ephemera [135194]
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Lot of 9. 1) Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 1915, color brochure printed by Remington Typewriter Company. Full of color illustrations, maps
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********y.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Columbian Exposition Ephemera Collection  [135186]1270 - Columbian Exposition Ephemera Collection [135186]
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Lot of 12. 1) Group of 11 different souvenir tickets to the Fair, housed in an envelope from The Caxton Co. of Chicago. Envelope is in rough shape. Ti
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to g*********r for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Columbia Exposition Souvenir Book  [136825]1271 - Columbia Exposition Souvenir Book [136825]
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A souvenir hardcopy book from "The World's Columbian Exposition" Chicago. Good condition, but there is some bindery separation and boa...
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Sold to g*********r for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Columbian Exposition, 1893 Pioneer Post Cards  (11)  [138098]1272 - Columbian Exposition, 1893 Pioneer Post Cards (11) [138098]
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11 Original Pioneer cards, some used plus 2 Columbian Expo tickets. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Illinois City: Chicago Provenance: Ken
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Sold to r*******8 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Official Souvenir U.S. Postals from Chicago World's Fair - 6 pcs in Original Sleeve  [137688]1273 - Official Souvenir U.S. Postals from Chicago World's Fair - 6 pcs in Original Sleeve [137688]
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The World Columbian Exposition Official Souvenir U.S. Postals, Series 1, was a set of ten illustration of buildings at the 1893 Chicago World's ...
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Sold to m******0 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Century of Progress Exposition Ephemera Group  [132929]1274 - Century of Progress Exposition Ephemera Group [132929]
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Lot of 10, most different, for the Chicago World's Fair. Most are booklets: Chicago & Northwestern Line booklet; Ford Exposition booklet; tw...
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Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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A Century of Progress Souvenir Collection  [135696]1275 - A Century of Progress Souvenir Collection [135696]
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Large box of maps, guide books, match book covers, photographs, post cards and sheet music. Over 40 items. The Fair celebrated the Chicago's cen...
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Louisiana Purchase Exposition Ephemera Group  [132925]1276 - Louisiana Purchase Exposition Ephemera Group [132925]
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Lot of 3 different pieces. Also known as the St. Louis World's Fair. Held April to December, 1904. 1) Souvenir Book of the Louisiana Purchase Ex...
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Estimate : 360.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Souvenir Book of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition  [132927]1277 - Souvenir Book of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition [132927]
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"Day & Night Scenes." Published by the Official Photographic Company, Robert A Reid. Copyright 1904 by the Louisiana Purchase Expositi...
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Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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St. Louis Exposition Ephemera Group  [135240]1278 - St. Louis Exposition Ephemera Group [135240]
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Lot of 4 different. 1) Nine mounted printed photos of expo. attractions, bound by string. Photos are 6.5 x 8" Some staining. 2) Booklet of engr...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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New York Worlds Fair Postcards  [138986]1279 - New York Worlds Fair Postcards [138986]
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About 60 cards from the 1939 World's Fair. Date: 1939 Country (if not USA): State: New York City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Visitor Guides  [135201]1280 - 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Visitor Guides [135201]
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Lot of 2 different for the Centennial Exposition, held in Philadelphia in 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the US. 1) Intern
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US Exposition & World's Fair Ephemera Collection  [132923]1281 - US Exposition & World's Fair Ephemera Collection [132923]
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Fantastic group of 6 pieces from six different expositions. 1) Authorized Visitors Guide to the Centennial Exhibition and Philadelphia, 1876. JP Lippi
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Early U.S. Exposition Postcards (About 47 cards)  [138099]1282 - Early U.S. Exposition Postcards (About 47 cards) [138099]
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1898 Omaha- one card; Trans Mississippi Expo 1893 - 3 cards; PanAm Expo 1901 - 2 cards, one cover; St. Louis World's Fair 1904 - 28 cards; Po...
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Sold to L*****n for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Expositions Postcard Group (40)  [137912]1283 - Expositions Postcard Group (40) [137912]
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About 40 cards total including: 24 San Francisco cards 1915 (a couple RPCS); 1 from Cal Midwinter 1892; 30 1939-40 GGIE Date: Country (if not USA):
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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US Exposition Postcard Group (About 75 cards)  [137910]1284 - US Exposition Postcard Group (About 75 cards) [137910]
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Approx 75 cards from various Expostions. Inlcuded are: 9 US various; 2 Texas Centennial c1941 including a white border RPC; 14 Seattle 1960; 3 Tenne
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Paris Exposition Ephemera  [132674]1285 - Paris Exposition Ephemera [132674]
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Lot of three pieces: 1) 1898 letter from the Universal Paris Exposition of 1900; 2) 1925 Exposition Internationale, Paris 1925 Cinquante Francs bond;
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Foreign Expostions Postcard Group (60)  [137911]1286 - Foreign Expostions Postcard Group (60) [137911]
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About 50-60 cards from various international Expositions. A few RPCs included. See photo Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Dice Game in a Western Saloon Photograph  [137342]1287 - Dice Game in a Western Saloon Photograph [137342]
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Remarkable photograph, possibly the best known view of a dice game in a major gambling hall. Sign behind the dealer reads "The dice guaranteed ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to o*******9 for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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Gambling with Gun Tintype Plus Others  [134186]1288 - Gambling with Gun Tintype Plus Others [134186]
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Lot of 6 different tintypes. 1) Best shows three men sitting at a poker table holding cards, one man pointing a Smith & Wesson #1 at another pla...
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Hard A Port Cut Plug Playing Cards, Full Set, c1890s  [137507]1289 - Hard A Port Cut Plug Playing Cards, Full Set, c1890s [137507]
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Reverse design by Moore & Calvi, Stamped by Maclin-Zimmer Tobacco Co., Inc. Richmond VA. Complete deck of 53 cards includes all 4 suits plus the...
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Pinup Playing Card Collection  [135693]1290 - Pinup Playing Card Collection [135693]
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Lot of 22 pinup playing cards, from small to large. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to H****e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Playing Card Collection  [135684]1291 - Playing Card Collection [135684]
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Lot of seven decks of playing cards: El Cortez Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, miniature deck; Say! Drink Hires it is Pure, dated 1912; Beautiful Wisc...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m******0 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Illustrated California Playing Cards (20)  [138895]1292 - Illustrated California Playing Cards (20) [138895]
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Adorable group of illustrated playing cards with postcard views of various California locations. Circa 1905-1908. They measure 2.5 x 3.5" Date...
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Sold to b*******n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Gambling  - Gaming in the West Postcards (About 25)  [138109]1293 - Gambling - Gaming in the West Postcards (About 25) [138109]
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All vintage c 1905-1910. Count is approximate. Views of Western gaming in mining camps, saloons, etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*******h for (90.00 + 19.80BP) = 109.80
 
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Gambling Related Real Photo Postcards with Playing cards (24)   [138111]1294 - Gambling Related Real Photo Postcards with Playing cards (24) [138111]
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Some scenes are staged, others appear real. Most are c1905-1915. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
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Gaming - Playing Card Themes (15 cards)  [138105]1295 - Gaming - Playing Card Themes (15 cards) [138105]
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15 Cards, most of the Success & Happiness Theme with a single playing card front. Several say, "Did Shakespeare Play Poker?" and othe...
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Gaming - Single Card Postcards (Approx  22)  [138104]1296 - Gaming - Single Card Postcards (Approx 22) [138104]
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22 Cards all resembling single playing cards as postcards. c 1905-1910 Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collect
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Gaming Postcards - Fortune Telling, Playing Card Group (Approx 100-120)  [138107]1297 - Gaming Postcards - Fortune Telling, Playing Card Group (Approx 100-120) [138107]
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Count is approximate. All related to fortune telling in playing card theme. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Gaming Postcards - Single card, Western Movie Stars Group (23)  [138106]1298 - Gaming Postcards - Single card, Western Movie Stars Group (23) [138106]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 23 cards, each with a male Western Movie Star inside playing card suit symbol. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: K
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Gaming Postcards - Valentine Playing Cards (12)  [138110]1299 - Gaming Postcards - Valentine Playing Cards (12) [138110]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 Cards for valentines day, each featuring playing card theme. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
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