"Treasures from the Shelves": Americana, Mining, & Numismatics Auction (February Timed 2023)

Auction Details

Day 1, Lots 1000-1757
Minerals and Mining (1000-1103)
General Americana (1104-1699)
Bottles (1700-1757)

Day 2, Lots 2000-2722
Gaming & Tobacciana (2000-2027)
Jewelry (2028-2056)
Stocks & Bonds (2057-2193)
Transportation (2194-2253)
Philatelic (2254-2494)
Military & Firearms (2495-2552)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2553-2624)
Numismatics (2625-2722)
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Oroville California White Border RPC's (35) [128223]2392 - Oroville California White Border RPC's (35) [128223]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An array of 35 white border RPCs showing scenes of the Northern California town of Oroville. Included are several downtown scenes, the library, court
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Oroville, California Streetcar & Other View Postcards [130714]2393 - Oroville, California Streetcar & Other View Postcards [130714]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postmarks c1908-1915 although more modern cards included. Lt of 18. Key piece is the 1908 bird's eye view. Also Myers Street, Feather River Brid...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Oroville and Marysville Chinese Culture RPC's (3) [128174]2394 - Oroville and Marysville Chinese Culture RPC's (3) [128174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection four (4) with three of them being RPCs show ing the Chinese communities in in Oroville and Marysville, California (Oroville recent
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to e********O for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Frame Postcards of Marysville & Oroville California (25) [128216]2395 - Frame Postcards of Marysville & Oroville California (25) [128216]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 25 frame postcards highlighting landmarks and buildings in both Oroville and Marysville, California. Cards highlight the Notre Dame Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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El Dorado County Postcards: Pacific and Tahoe [134979]2396 - El Dorado County Postcards: Pacific and Tahoe [134979]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Rare postcard for the Pacific House of Pacific, El Dorado County. Scarce location; possibly the only card we've come across in this...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to j******i for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Mt. Lowe, Pasadena Calif. Postcards. [145225]2397 - Mt. Lowe, Pasadena Calif. Postcards. [145225]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lots of 33. Color, some white borders .Originally sold from Mt. Lowe and have the imprinted logo on back. Four postmarked 1914-30 : Mt. Lowe, L.A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Pasadena, CA Early Street Scenes Postcard Collection (29) [142660]2398 - Pasadena, CA Early Street Scenes Postcard Collection (29) [142660]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29 postcards depicting street scenes of Pasadena, CA from the early 20th century. Collection includes one Private Mailing Card postmarked 190
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to S********e.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Churches of Placerville Postcards [142211]2399 - Churches of Placerville Postcards [142211]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15. Three white border. Publishers : C.E. Uptown, Atchison, J.C. O'Donnell, EDW. H. Mitchell, W.F. Fairchild,, One postmarked 1942, ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******i for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Old Hangtown Bell Placerville Postcards (27) [142221]2400 - Old Hangtown Bell Placerville Postcards (27) [142221]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 27. Colorized, B/W, RPCs w/white borders. Freshers FotoTwo postmarked : Placerville, Auburn, 1 and 2 cent stamps. Birdseye View : Placervil
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******i for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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More Redding California Postcards (45) [128221]2401 - More Redding California Postcards (45) [128221]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An array of 50 postcards showing scenes of the Northern California logging town of Redding. Included are several downtown scenes, the Catholic Church,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to T********r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Wide Variety of Redding California Postcards (50) [128220]2402 - Wide Variety of Redding California Postcards (50) [128220]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An array of 50 postcards showing scenes of the Northern California logging town of Redding. Included are several downtown scenes, Shasta Union High Sc
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Redlands Real Photo Postcards (24) [134785]2403 - Redlands Real Photo Postcards (24) [134785]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24 RPPC. Views of: numerous of University of Redlands; palm trees; Redlands Bowl; Redlands High School; City Hall; San Timoteo Canyon bird...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to O*********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Redlands, California Postcards: Smiley Heights [134801]2404 - Redlands, California Postcards: Smiley Heights [134801]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 54. Includes: one Private Mailing Card; two undivided back; and the rest are divided back, most early. No real photo. Duplication. Now an upsca
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T********r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Redlands, California Postcards: Street Scenes & Railroad Station [134799]2405 - Redlands, California Postcards: Street Scenes & Railroad Station [134799]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22. All divided back; no real photo. Street scenes with early automobiles including State Street, Santa Fe Railroad Station, Orange Street, Oli
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T********r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Glenwood Inn Riverside CAL Post cards [145244]2406 - Glenwood Inn Riverside CAL Post cards [145244]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 26. Special series by Burton & Rey. Each card is imprinted w/Mission Inn logo and mission bells. All are color depicting the exterio...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Riverside Ephemera [129958]2407 - Riverside Ephemera [129958]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Matchbook from Mission Inn, Pamphlet details of Mission Inn, playing card w/pic of Mission Inn, Panorama postcard of Glenwood Hotel, Fo
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to m****y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Riverside Mission Inn Postcards [140990]2408 - Riverside Mission Inn Postcards [140990]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 28. Pioneer and pre-split back era, CBS. Five have writing/postmarked w/cancelled stamps: Riverside, San Bernardino, Amsterdam NY,. All gr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q******s for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Hotels of Sacramento Postcards [142138]2409 - Hotels of Sacramento Postcards [142138]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20. Nine postmarked : Sac, Lockeford, Colusa. 1 cent stamps. STREET Level: The Colonial, Travelers, Sacramento, Senator, Hotel Land, Cl
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to c******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Oak Park Sacramento Calif Postcards.  [145165]2410 - Oak Park Sacramento Calif Postcards. [145165]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Seven postmarked 1905-12 : Sacramento, San Jose. Folding postcard w/22 photos. One Leather postcard w/Oak Park Entrance. One of the
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*********r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Rare Birdseye Views of Sacramento Postcards [142145]2411 - Rare Birdseye Views of Sacramento Postcards [142145]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
LOT OF 3. 1. One postmarked : Lincoln CA. and Bellows Falls VT., 1 cent stamp. Residence section of the State Capitol. (RPC) 2. Color , white borde
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******e for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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River Front Sacramento Real Photo Post Card [142149]2412 - River Front Sacramento Real Photo Post Card [142149]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extra rare borderless RPC of ‘Old Town” Sacramento River front. Writing on back “August 1st, 1915”. Several r
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Sacramento McClellan Field Set of Postcards [130384]2413 - Sacramento McClellan Field Set of Postcards [130384]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. Color, but a nice set. Includes swimming pool, chapel, headquarters parkway (2), headquarters. Date: Country: State: California City:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Slavonic Days Sacramento CA. Real Photo Post Cards [142135]2414 - Slavonic Days Sacramento CA. Real Photo Post Cards [142135]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. None postmarked cards. Street level B/W with whit border, individuals on fairground track, second phone they are carrying axes, Date: 1
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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State Capitol Buildings Sacramento Postcards (89) [142141]2415 - State Capitol Buildings Sacramento Postcards (89) [142141]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 89. Split-back/non-split, color and B/W, A few RPCs, white borders. One postcard marked ì Private Mailing Card, by act of Congres...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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San Bernardino Parks And Buildings Postcards [142229]2416 - San Bernardino Parks And Buildings Postcards [142229]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 55. Color and B/W, white borders. Some RPC’s. Publishers: Frasher Foto Card, Jones Bros., Eleven postmarked : San Bernardino,
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to q******s for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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San Diego Ramona's Home & Marriage Place Postcards [134883]2417 - San Diego Ramona's Home & Marriage Place Postcards [134883]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 32 "love related" postcards. 1) Thirty-one are for Ramona's Home and Marriage Place in San Diego, showing: first stage, inner c...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to S********e.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Alcatraz Island Postcard Collection (23) [142543]2418 - Alcatraz Island Postcard Collection (23) [142543]
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Lot of 23 postcards of Alcatraz Island (San Francisco Bay, CA). Included is one Private Mailing Card (no postmark), 11 undivided back cards (postmark
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Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Chinese in San Francisco Postcards: Festivals & Theatres [134826]2419 - Chinese in San Francisco Postcards: Festivals & Theatres [134826]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Includes 3 undivided back (one mailed 1904), 5 early divided back (1907-1909), and 4 linen. Views include: Chinese Dragon Dance; 1909 Porto
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to e********O for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Fleishhacker Pool and Zoo Postcard Collection [142426]2420 - Fleishhacker Pool and Zoo Postcard Collection [142426]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 real photo postcards of San Francisco's Fleishhacker pool and zoo. Eight white border, all unwritten. The pool was completed in 1925, ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Japanese Tea Garden Postcard Collection [142427]2421 - Japanese Tea Garden Postcard Collection [142427]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 35 postcards from the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. Many vintage cards with postmarks from 1906-1911, but several more modern c
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to O*********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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President Taft Opens Construction Pan Pacific Expo RPC [126492]2422 - President Taft Opens Construction Pan Pacific Expo RPC [126492]
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Nice RPC showing President Taft shoveling the first scoop of soil to open construction of the Pan Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. C
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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San Francisco Jeweler & Stores Post Card Collection (5) [146862]2423 - San Francisco Jeweler & Stores Post Card Collection (5) [146862]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 postcards depicting San Francisco store interiors as well as an undivided back advertisement card from F..F. Frost/Diamond Cutter and buyer o
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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San Francisco Post 1940+ Postcard Collection – Over 100 [130380]2424 - San Francisco Post 1940+ Postcard Collection – Over 100 [130380]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Although newer, there are still cards worth having! Artistic Fisherman's Wharf by Smith News Company, B&W Conservatory, Laguna Honda Home, b...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****s for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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San Francisco Touring Stage RPC's [130386]2425 - San Francisco Touring Stage RPC's [130386]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: All different views including Grayline trip to Seal Rock and San Francisco tour. Date: Country: State: California City: San Franc
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******e for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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San Francisco's Great Historic Hotels Postcard Collection [130374]2426 - San Francisco's Great Historic Hotels Postcard Collection [130374]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21. Nine B&W RPC's: Fairmont (2), St. Francis (5), 1909, 1918, St. Francis at night, Palace. One earthquake view of the Palace. Also ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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San Gabriel Mountains and Canyons Real Photo Cards (8) [110759]2427 - San Gabriel Mountains and Canyons Real Photo Cards (8) [110759]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice grouping of eight real photo postcards of the San Gabriel Mountains and Canyons of northern Los Angeles County and western San Bernardino Count
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to S********e.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Lick Observatory Mt. Hamilton Postcards [148053]2428 - Lick Observatory Mt. Hamilton Postcards [148053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 55 postcards of the Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton near San Jose California. Five are private mailing cards; about 30 are vintage card
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mission San Jose Postcards [148041]2429 - Mission San Jose Postcards [148041]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 30 vintage postcards from Mission San Jose. Ten RPCs, 7 vintage and 20 newer cards. It was founded on June 11, 1797, by the Franciscan order and
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to D****7 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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San Quentin Calif. Postcards [142150]2430 - San Quentin Calif. Postcards [142150]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. None postmarked . 1. Five identical views of San Quentin from a distance w/ Mt. Tamalpais in the background. Borderless. Small pencil
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Persian Hotel Real Photos PC's (40) [147468]2431 - Persian Hotel Real Photos PC's (40) [147468]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 40 RPC's of Persian Hotel including waters, statues, gardens, archway, exteriors and more. Date: Country: State: California City: ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m***p for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Will Rogers Santa Monica Home RPC Postcards (50) [147568]2432 - Will Rogers Santa Monica Home RPC Postcards (50) [147568]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 50 RPCs from Will Roger's Santa Monica Ranch. Will, his family, his pony "Soapsuds," interior and exterior shots. His ran...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********e.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Luther Burbank Portrait Postcards (41) [129088]2433 - Luther Burbank Portrait Postcards (41) [129088]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The cards are chromo-litho cards in color. All feature a small cameo portrait photo of Luther Burbank. These are very attractive tinted cards with som
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to p******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Luther Burbank Postcards (50) [145231]2434 - Luther Burbank Postcards (50) [145231]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 50 plus. Color, B/w, some RPCs. White borders, a couple of amber cards, one card has per-N-CIA bear logo. Twenty Six postmarked 1905-43 : San
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to p******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Luther Burbank's Home and Gardens, Santa Rosa RPC's (44) [129076]2435 - Luther Burbank's Home and Gardens, Santa Rosa RPC's (44) [129076]
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44 RPC's of Luther Burbank, his home and his gardens in Santa Rosa, California. Some highlights include views of Burbank on his porch with his d...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to p******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Luther Burbank's Santa Rosa Home, Farm & Gardens Postcards (32) [129083]2436 - Luther Burbank's Santa Rosa Home, Farm & Gardens Postcards (32) [129083]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
32 postcards total. None are real photo cards. Cards are mostly color or color tinted. Includes nice ivy covered views of Burbank's home as well...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to p******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Luther Burbank Post Cards [115191]2437 - Luther Burbank Post Cards [115191]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of about 15 RPCs of Luther Burbank, botanist and horticulturist from California. Quote of Luther Burbank: "Flowers always ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to p******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Santa Rosa Luther Burbank's Fruits Postcards (5) [141337]2438 - Santa Rosa Luther Burbank's Fruits Postcards (5) [141337]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five nice derivations of fruits postcards improved by Luther Burbank. Signed by artist Alma M. Keser, and copyrighted by Cree Publishing Co., Minneapo
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to p******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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National Soldiers Home Postcard Collection [145494]2439 - National Soldiers Home Postcard Collection [145494]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About a dozen unused postcards with views of the National Soldiers Home located between Westwood and Santa Monica in the area of Sawtelle California.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to s****e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Shasta Postcard Collection [142509]2440 - Shasta Postcard Collection [142509]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage post cards from the area of Mt. Shasta. Private Mailing Card from 1898 by Edwins. H. Mitchell of San Francisco showing views along the Shasta
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to T********r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Shasta Springs Postcard Collection [143516]2441 - Shasta Springs Postcard Collection [143516]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 20 vintage postcards and advertisements from Shasta Springs, California. Date: Country: State: California City: Shasta Provenance:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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