"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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Crag View Hotel, Castella, Shasta County Real Photo [141376]2442 - Crag View Hotel, Castella, Shasta County Real Photo [141376]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice Mitchell postcard #1532 titled, "Main Entrance and Fountain, Crag View Hotel, Castella, California." Castella is a small, unincorpora...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Shasta Dam Postcard Views, Some RPC's show Dam Under Construction (10) [141374]2443 - Shasta Dam Postcard Views, Some RPC's show Dam Under Construction (10) [141374]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice views of Shasta Dam, some under construction and some completed. Also one card shows Whiskeytown Lake, near Redding. Five cards are real photo po
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Sisson Fish Hatchery Postcards (4) Includes 2 Real Photos [141377]2444 - Sisson Fish Hatchery Postcards (4) Includes 2 Real Photos [141377]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Sisson Fish Hatchery postcards includes two real photo cards. All four cards show a snow-capped Mt. Shasta in the distance and a view of the hatc
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Real Photo Postcards of Monte Rio (5) [141364]2445 - Real Photo Postcards of Monte Rio (5) [141364]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five very nice real photo postcards taken by Lowry and Rhea show Monte Rio river views. Four of the photos were taken from out on the river of the sho
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Estimate : 190.00 - 350.00
Sold to b*******e for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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St. Helena & Area Amber Postcards [134953]2446 - St. Helena & Area Amber Postcards [134953]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21. 1) St. Helena. 15postcards. Views: St. Gothard Inn; high school; Lynden Hurst; stone bridge; health food factory; dining room at sanitarium
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******e for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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St. Helena Sanitarium Postcards (34) [134955]2447 - St. Helena Sanitarium Postcards (34) [134955]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 34 postcards. Includes 25 real photo postcards and 9 divided back printed cards. Bonus item a photographic menu from a dinner in 1905. A histor
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*****s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Calif. Ostrich Farm Postcards [142234]2448 - Calif. Ostrich Farm Postcards [142234]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Color, three non split-back. One signed Frank Daley 1906. Eight postmarked : San Jose, San Diego, Pasadena, Oakland. 1 cent stamps.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to R*****s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Watsonville Calif. Valuable Mail Post Card [147177]2449 - Watsonville Calif. Valuable Mail Post Card [147177]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Watsonville Hotel Appleton corner lobby photo, borderless, postmarked San Francisco 1923. Overprint Registered or Insure Valuable Mail 1 cent over E
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*********d for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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California Bay Area Art Deco Calendar Postcards [142073]2450 - California Bay Area Art Deco Calendar Postcards [142073]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five art deco calendar postcards from 1911 issued by Continental Building and Loan Association and Berkeley Bank of Savings & Trust. Dat...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to R*****s for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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California Winter Scenes RPO Collection [130402]2451 - California Winter Scenes RPO Collection [130402]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. 1-2) Caribou, Plumas County. 3) Snow at Duncan's Mill. 4) Mt. Whitney. 5) Sledding at Truckee. 6) Big Pine. 7) Silver Springs. 8) Snow...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to b*******e for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Trip Through The Hot Springs. Calif Postcards [142094]2452 - Trip Through The Hot Springs. Calif Postcards [142094]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23. Eight postmarked: San Jacinto, Gilman Hot Springs, Matilija CA, Warner Springs CA. 1 cent stamps w/one Statue of Liberty. STREET LEVEL:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Durango Native American & Western Postcards [135750]2453 - Durango Native American & Western Postcards [135750]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 different modern color cards. Five are "Greetings from Durango, Colorado" showing cowboys, cowgirls, and Native Americans. Sixth ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Bird's Eye View Postcards of Honolulu [142499]2454 - Bird's Eye View Postcards of Honolulu [142499]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about a dozen split back vintage post cards, circa 1907-1910 featuring bird's eye views of Honolulu. Date: Country: State: Hawaii C...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****9 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Hawaiian Royal Palace & Cook Monument RPPC Collection [134753]2455 - Hawaiian Royal Palace & Cook Monument RPPC Collection [134753]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 45 real photo postcards of the Royal Palace and Cook Monument. Most white border. Includes views of: Royal Palace; Kamehameha Statue in Honolul
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to m*****9 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Hawaiian Hotel Postcards (30) [142503]2456 - Hawaiian Hotel Postcards (30) [142503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 30 vintage postcards of Hawaiian hotels. Also six cards of the aquarium. Split backs, circa 1907-1910. Date: Country: State: Hawaii
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*********r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Vintage Las Vegas Postcards [148638]2457 - Vintage Las Vegas Postcards [148638]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 25 vintage postcards of Las Vegas before The Strip. Date: Country: State: Nevada City: Las Vegas Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T********r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Real Photo Postcards of Deming, New Mexico Fire Plus Bonus [134191]2458 - 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to m*****9 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Amusement Park Postcards (15) [128231]2459 - Amusement Park Postcards (15) [128231]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 15 postcards showing various amusement park scenes. Included is Steeple Chase Park, Steeple Chase Park, Euclid Beach Park and more. So
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to s****e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Chrome-Litho New York City Post Cards [142193]2460 - Chrome-Litho New York City Post Cards [142193]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15. Seven postmarked : N.Y., San Antonio, Johnsonburg N.J., Grand Central, 1 cent stamps. Street level view: Park Row, Madison Square and
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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New York City Bldg/Scene Post Cards [142191]2461 - New York City Bldg/Scene Post Cards [142191]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25. Modern Chromes. Six postmarked: Baltimore, Providence, N.Y., Wash. D.C., United Nations, 1,2,3 and 5 cent stamps (One UN stamp). Stre
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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New York City Harbor Post Cards [142192]2462 - New York City Harbor Post Cards [142192]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23. Color, B/W,. Fourteen postmarked : Grand Central, N.Y. Sananto & Sanderson R.P.O. , Time Square, 1 and 2 cent stamps. Street le...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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New York Hotels and Restaurants Post Cards [142194]2463 - New York Hotels and Restaurants Post Cards [142194]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29. Chrome-Litho, B/W, some white borders, some ad cards. Eleven are postmarked : Albany, Grand Centra Sta., N.Y., Syracuse, 1 and 2 ce
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s*********d for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Radio City Music Hall Post Cards [142195]2464 - Radio City Music Hall Post Cards [142195]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Radio City Music Hall, most famous music venue of them all. B/W and color. Some white borders, Interior and exterior. Six are postmarked
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to b*******n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Albany, Niagara Falls PMCs [141251]2465 - Albany, Niagara Falls PMCs [141251]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. PMCs, pioneer cards with rare split back souvenir card. Color, some with white borders. None are postmarked. Street level : Horse Shoe Fal
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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YMCA Postcards [141255]2466 - YMCA Postcards [141255]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. B/W. Some w/white borders. Five postmarked: N.Y., New London, Syracuse., 1 cent stamps (One has not been cancelled). Street level vie
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to O*********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Waco TX Flood RPC [142181]2467 - Waco TX Flood RPC [142181]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
B/W RPC of the 1913 fools of Waco Texas. Non-white border. Embossed by photographer McCall. Birdseye view looking over the Brazos River overlooking
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Amarillo , EL Paso TX [142182]2468 - Amarillo , EL Paso TX [142182]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two B/W folding panorama cards around the early 1900ís era. Borderless. 1. El Paso Tx International Bridge, not postmarked.. 2. Amarillo, T...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to P******0 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Texas Military Real Photo Post Cards [141269]2469 - Texas Military Real Photo Post Cards [141269]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Military RPCs. B/W, two w/white borders. One Postmarked Randolph Field. 1 cent cancelled stamp. Flight Formation over Randolph Field, Ca
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Utah Postcards [108233]2470 - 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: State:
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Hitler Postcard 1938 [157566]2471 - Hitler Postcard 1938 [157566]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This uncirculated postcard has the likeness of Adolph Hitler on the front. Dated for 13 March, 1938. "Ein volk ein reich ein fohrer". One ...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********O for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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USS Utah Photo Diary of the Tampico Affair and Invasion of Veracruz, Mexico - 91 RPCs [137096]2472 - USS Utah Photo Diary of the Tampico Affair and Invasion of Veracruz, Mexico - 91 RPCs [137096]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In early April of 1914, the USS Utah was sent to the Gulf port of Tampico to take aboard American refugees who were caught up in the diplomatic confli
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to a********b.. for (1,400.00 + 350.00BP) = 1,750.00
 
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Animals on Postcards Collections [142425]2473 - Animals on Postcards Collections [142425]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 40 postcards featuring animals: monkeys, snakes, giraffes, giant pandas, bears, buffalo, zebras, zoo cards. Date: Country: State: C
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to q******s for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Dog Postcards: Kennel Clubs, Racing [134967]2474 - Dog Postcards: Kennel Clubs, Racing [134967]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 27 postcards and 3 pieces of ephemera. Postcards are mostly linen and modern chrome but include one real photo. Many Florida kennels and race t
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******4 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Dog Postcards: Sled Dog Real Photo Postcards [134974]2475 - Dog Postcards: Sled Dog Real Photo Postcards [134974]
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Lot of 13 different RPPC. Includes: Tekoa, Washington; Chickroot Summit; "Esquimaux dogs"; Alaska dog team; Mail dog team, Atlin, British ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*****s for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Goats and Pigs on Postcards [143463]2476 - Goats and Pigs on Postcards [143463]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 60 vintage post cards featuring pigs and goats. Goats pulling, carts, feeding young children. Pigs of all manner. Date: Country: Sta
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****9 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Horses with Ladies Photo Postcards [134766]2477 - Horses with Ladies Photo Postcards [134766]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. All different. Two feature the same girl. Four are French (Bleuet, Le'o, and PC publishers). Mailed 1917, 1921, 1924, 1931. One unmail...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Parrott Postcard Collection [142066]2478 - Parrott Postcard Collection [142066]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 20 postcards with colorful parrots. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to q******s for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Early Aviation Real Photo Post Cards [127938]2479 - Early Aviation Real Photo Post Cards [127938]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) man on horse back watching a Curtiss in speed contest; 2) Antionette & Curtiss machines in flight. Both cards copyright 1910, unw...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (225.00 + 49.50BP) = 274.50
 
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Beer Related Postcards (11) [140470]2480 - Beer Related Postcards (11) [140470]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 11 postcards, picturing various beer ads and cartoons. including and more. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Date: 1
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Bullocks Wilshire Postcards; c. 1930s [147423]2481 - Bullocks Wilshire Postcards; c. 1930s [147423]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 28 postcards from Bullocks Wilshire and I. Magnus & Co. in Los Angeles. The Bullocks Wilshire was the largest department store in...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to T********r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Florida and Arkansas Ostrich Farms Postcards. [142237]2482 - Florida and Arkansas Ostrich Farms Postcards. [142237]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Color, B/W, One non split-back. Five postmarked. : Jacksonville, Hot Springs ARK., Binghamton N.Y.. Date: 1911-23 Country: Sta
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Frank Patterson Real Photo Postcard: California Auto Club Sign [127247]2483 - Frank Patterson Real Photo Postcard: California Auto Club Sign [127247]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare RPPC showing redwoods and a California auto club sign. Perfect postcard for our sign collectors! California State Park System, Garden Club of Ame
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Frank Patterson Real Photo Postcards: California Redwood Locales [127251]2484 - Frank Patterson Real Photo Postcards: California Redwood Locales [127251]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 RPPC. Three Redwood locales: Hartsock, Richardson Grove, and Redwood Highway Inspection Station. 1) Hartsock Inn, a historic hotel in Garber
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Estimate : 180.00 - 240.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Frank Patterson Real Photo Postcards: Hotel Benbow, Humboldt County [127249]2485 - Frank Patterson Real Photo Postcards: Hotel Benbow, Humboldt County [127249]
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Lot of 11, ten different. Hotel Benbow is a world famous hotel on the Eel River in the Avenue of the Giants, Humboldt County, California. Includes: 4
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Liquor Themed Postcards (18) [140469]2486 - Liquor Themed Postcards (18) [140469]
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A collection of 18 postcards, picturing various saloons, humorous themes and cartoons all centering on various liquors and more. Please see photos for
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Estimate : 90.00 - 130.00
Sold to O*********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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P.T. Barnum Postcards, c. 1900s [156175]2487 - P.T. Barnum Postcards, c. 1900s [156175]
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Vintage postcards from Bridgeport, Connecticut, mostly related to P.T. Barnum. These postcards have illustrations of the headquarters of Barnum &...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to O*********n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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President Taft Real Photo Postcards [145493]2488 - President Taft Real Photo Postcards [145493]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six real photo postcards of William Howard Taft. Four portraits and two street scenes. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance: Ken P
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*********r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Tony Lama Cowboy Boots Postcard [142068]2489 - Tony Lama Cowboy Boots Postcard [142068]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, early postcard advertising "El Rey" the King of Boots made by Tony Lama of El Paso, Texas. Unwritten. Date: Country: State: C...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*****9 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Volcano Exploding Real Photo Postcards [139306]2490 - Volcano Exploding Real Photo Postcards [139306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four undivided back real photo postcards with different views of a spouting volcano. Unidentified, but possibly Indonesia circa 1920? All unwri
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to m***p for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Waltham Watch Company Postcard Collection (8) [142563]2491 - Waltham Watch Company Postcard Collection (8) [142563]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 postcards. Seven showing exterior scenes of the Waltham Watch Company factory, Waltham, Massachusetts. One indoor picture of the Riverside
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to O*********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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