Western Railroad Passes, Montana, Western Americana and Gold

Auction Details

Our Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2016 auction is a simultaneous live and internet event with 1,800 lots split over three days. Here is a general breakdown of the 3 days, all of which feature different collecting categories:

DAY ONE (Sept. 30th)

*The Ken Prag Western Pass Collection: Nearly 1,000 railroad, stagecoach, steamship and express passes incl. important autographs such as Jay Gould, Otto Mears, and Leland Stanford.

*Western Bottles: Following up on the great 49er Bottle Show in Sacramento, we have more rare, pristine, unusual, and special bottles in this auction.

DAY TWO (Oct. 1st)

*Western U.S. Placer Gold & Ingot Collection: From small nuggets to 1.8 troy ounce nuggets to gold specimens weighing over 7 troy ounces. Also, a William Sharon Presentation Dinner Ingot!

*Montana Tokens, Postal History, Ephemera, Books & Gaming Chips: A fabulous selection featuring more great items from the Svoboda Collection and others.

DAY THREE (Oct. 2nd)

*Our General Americana section featuring a wide variety of Western treasures: scales, a strong box, badges, ribbons, jewelry, watches, and a large collection of important and rare books (Nevada and California History, 1st Editions, Military, Native Americana, Biographies, Presidential, etc.).
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Las Vegas Collectibles3049 - Las Vegas Collectibles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grouping of Las Vegas collectibles that includes commemorative gaming tokens for Bally's, The Sunset Station, Fitzgeralds, Monte Carlo, and The ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Comstock Grocer Ledger (Virginia City, Nevada) (1877-78)3050 - Comstock Grocer Ledger (Virginia City, Nevada) (1877-78)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Comstock Ledger mentions A. Belcher, Nevada State Mill, Fulton Family and many other merchants. Leather bound, 13.5" x 8.75". Many un...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Capt. Jack Crawford Western Lecture Broadside (1897)3051 - Capt. Jack Crawford Western Lecture Broadside (1897)
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Broadside advertising Capt. Jack Crawford, "The Poet Scout, The Camp Fire and the Trail". Presents: Glowing pictures of the beautiful bord...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to B*****8 for (95.00 + 19.95BP) = 114.95
 
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Minot Hide & Tanning Co. Tag (North Dakota)3052 - Minot Hide & Tanning Co. Tag (North Dakota)
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Steel tag from the Minot Hide & Tanning Co. with an early paper tag verifying its antiquity. Has the numbers 8401 S2 stamped into it as part of...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********r.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Vintage Romany Tile Plates3053 - Vintage Romany Tile Plates
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The United States Quarry Tile Co. was in operation from 1926 to1954. Three plates made by the United States Quarry Tile Co., Romany Tiles. These vinta
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Indian Trader Check and 2 Postcards to Fort Logan Trader3054 - Indian Trader Check and 2 Postcards to Fort Logan Trader
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Ultra rare territorial Indian Trader check from J.H. Sherburne dealer in ponies and cattle in Ponca Agency Oklahoma. Pictorial check with Indian desig
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*****l for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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Group of Oregon and Washington Postcards3055 - Group of Oregon and Washington Postcards
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10 RPC's, 14 postcards, 10 color postcards, and 3 packs of scenic photos--Washington State, Crater Lake, Oregon, and Oregon Caves, Oregon. City...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****w for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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University of Texas Police Badge3056 - University of Texas Police Badge
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University of Texas Police badge in decent condition with orange background and rope insignia. Second issue badge following the Charles Whitman Clock
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****2 for (140.00 + 29.40BP) = 169.40
 
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Texas Oil Broadside and Certificates3057 - Texas Oil Broadside and Certificates
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1) "Oil Boom in Texas welcomes 'Trapshooter' Reilly--You can share in producer after producer or get your money back in full if you wan...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Original Price List for Texas Photographer3058 - Original Price List for Texas Photographer
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A. N. Callaway photograph price list, original in frame, 9.75" x 5.5". City: Denison State: Western United States Date: Inventory# 3...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d***9 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Antique Rabbit Foot Whiskey Advertising Collectible3059 - Antique Rabbit Foot Whiskey Advertising Collectible
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Rabbit's foot skeleton in case--"Rabbit Foot Whiskey...Brings Luck...Slater, Myers & Co., Richmond VA. City: Richmond State: Virginia...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****H for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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Red Gate Coffee Posters3060 - Red Gate Coffee Posters
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Lot includes 6 posters mounted on cardboard, 14" x 10.5". Red, green and gold--Red Gate Coffee / Mocha and Java / Roasted and Packed by Yo...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Spokane Falls, Washington Territory Letter (1890)3061 - Spokane Falls, Washington Territory Letter (1890)
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Territorial Washington letter with a Staver and Walker Wholesalers pictorial letterhead. Personal letter to a friend or woman, for example, "De...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Western States Postcards3062 - Western States Postcards
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Postcards from Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. 19 RPC's. Over 60 postcards and 3 postcard packets--The Rockies, Pikes Peak, and Ar...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Yellowstone Photo Album3063 - Yellowstone Photo Album
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Home-made photo album of pictures from Yellowstone National Park. Most pages have photos of iconic locations like Lower Falls of Yellowstone, multipl
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*********r for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Photograph & RPCS of Tetons & Jackson Hole, Wyoming by Crandall3064 - Photograph & RPCS of Tetons & Jackson Hole, Wyoming by Crandall
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Photograph of the Tetons by Crandall in original envelope and cardboard. Brand Spanking New. Absolutely phenomenal. Approximately 5" x 7"....
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Collectible Glassware3065 - Collectible Glassware
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Group includes, beautiful glass double candlestick with silver base, cut glass decanter, nice oval cut glass box with silver lid, cream and sugar bowl
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Badges and Pins3066 - Badges and Pins
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Eclectic group of pins and badges, includes: International Union of Operating Engineers, NRA Small Core, First Aid, Sapienter Si Sincere, enamel pin o
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****2 for (65.00 + 13.65BP) = 78.65
 
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Celluloids, Ads, Mirrors, Stores, Etc.3067 - Celluloids, Ads, Mirrors, Stores, Etc.
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Small hand mirror, Cawston Ostrich Farm, South Pasadena; Reich Bros. Hatters & Furnishings mirror; McCord-Brady Company, Cheyenne, Wyoming; Cott...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*o for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Misc. Vintage U.S. Advertising Collectibles3068 - Misc. Vintage U.S. Advertising Collectibles
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Included: A & P Coffee Service scoops; Matson Navigation room key and holder; glass hatchet for Borna, 1912 (Germany); City Savings & Trust ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*****2 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Western History Postcards3069 - Western History Postcards
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Lot of 15 postcards with western images. 6 RPC's. Lot includes scenes and portrait cards: Jesse James, Deadwood Dick, Custer, Mark Twain and mor...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Fraternal Ephemera3070 - Fraternal Ephemera
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Huge lot includes: Booklet for the Funeral Ceremony; about 100 postcards; 22 IOOF Registers, Hanford, Cal., 1906; 1905 Laws, 1907 Laws; 5 Hanford Enca
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Democratic Convention Ephemera3071 - Democratic Convention Ephemera
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5 pieces: Large, 9" diameter, Atlanta, '88, Democratic National Convention "button" stand; 1968 Johnson & Humphrey pin; 1984 ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D*****2 for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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Smoking Collectibles: Lighters, Matches, Pipe3072 - Smoking Collectibles: Lighters, Matches, Pipe
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Variety of smoking collectibles that includes 3 zippo lighters, 2 flip-cap lighters, 6 different boxes of Clasicos matches, and a small pipe with clea
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*****l for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Cultural Pipe3073 - Cultural Pipe
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Large clay pipe with the depiction of a face on the outside of the bowl. Heavy cultural influence. Has been cracked and repaired. Measures 8" ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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15 Small Souvenir Silver Spoons3074 - 15 Small Souvenir Silver Spoons
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Fifteen different silver spoons with various themes and styles. Includes: 2 Disney spoons, 1 Canadian, 1 elaborate windmill depiction, 3 colored enam
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to a****y for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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Aviation Collectibles: Pins & Aircraft Employee Wings (c.1940s-50s)3075 - Aviation Collectibles: Pins & Aircraft Employee Wings (c.1940s-50s)
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Dozens of 18K gold plated Fletcher Aviation buttons all unused in original packaging with a North and South America picture in the propeller. Also con
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to D*****2 for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Presidential Button Collection3076 - Presidential Button Collection
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Over 20 political presidential buttons that include buttons from the campaigns of Kennedy, Goldwater, Nixon, Dewey and Warren, Rockefeller, Clinton, a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to D*****2 for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Advertising, Events, and more Buttons3077 - Advertising, Events, and more Buttons
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Grab bag of assorted buttons from Tahoe, Tacoma, Los Angeles, St. Patrick's Day, Playboy and more. Varying sizes from 4" diameter to nicke...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to D*****2 for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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Knife and Razor Collection3078 - Knife and Razor Collection
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A collection of 20 different folding knives and 3 variations of razor blades including a straight and safety razor handle. Knives include a genuine S
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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Miscellaneous Vintage Advertising Collectibles3079 - Miscellaneous Vintage Advertising Collectibles
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A grab bag full of miscellaneous advertising items and ephemera from all kinds of industries and business. Includes matches, trade cards, packaging a
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to D*****2 for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Rare Pens3080 - Rare Pens
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Group of 4 Havalite pencils with lighter top and antique Havalite flashlight c. 1929. Also contains a variety of other pens that include 2 original S
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****l for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Antique Padlock3081 - Antique Padlock
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An antique padlock from the 1800's in good condition. It is a home-made piece that appears to have originated west of the Rockies. Could be use...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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International Mercantile Marine Corp. (owner of Titanic) Stock Certificates3082 - International Mercantile Marine Corp. (owner of Titanic) Stock Certificates
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Three stock certificates from the International Mercantile Marine Co. An opportunity to purchase original stock certificates of the company that owned
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****w for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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Six American Belt Buckles3083 - Six American Belt Buckles
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Three appear to be silver plate, 2 of which have nice inset stones. One is bronze, name "Dan". One has embossed eagle, One shows calf ropi...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Eleven Misc. US Stereoviews3084 - Eleven Misc. US Stereoviews
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Eleven stereoviews include images from San Francisco, California; Walpi Indian Reservation Arizona; Pikes Peak, Colorado; Indian River, Florida; Brook
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Miscellaneous Photo Group3085 - Miscellaneous Photo Group
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Over 100 photos of people and a few scenic. Interesting group. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38424
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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About 250 Portrait Real Photo Postcards (RPPC)3086 - About 250 Portrait Real Photo Postcards (RPPC)
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A fabulous find--these are all RPC's and a really interesting and fun group of photos. City: State: Date: c. 1905-15 Inventory# 38425
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Early Real Photo Postcards of People Outdoors3087 - Early Real Photo Postcards of People Outdoors
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Over 150 RPC's of people outdoors. Great and varied group. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38426
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****w for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Real Photo Postcards of Uniformed Men3088 - Real Photo Postcards of Uniformed Men
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20 RPC's of uniformed men--portraits and scenes. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38427
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Real Photo Postcards of Children3089 - Real Photo Postcards of Children
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About 150 RPC's of children. Fun and interesting group of photo postcards. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38429
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****w for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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"Autographed" Real Photo Postcards3090 - "Autographed" Real Photo Postcards
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8 RPC's of actors and actresses, autographed. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38430
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Real Photo Postcards of Natural Disasters3091 - Real Photo Postcards of Natural Disasters
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11 RPC's of various disasters--earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, etc. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38431
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Postcards of Caves3092 - Postcards of Caves
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Nine postcards of caves: Ice Cave, Niagara Falls; 6 cards from Crystal Cave, Berks County, PA; Carlsbad Caverns, Carlsbad, NM; Crystal Cave, Springfie
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6****A for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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19th Century Trade Cards3093 - 19th Century Trade Cards
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Over 300 trade cards, big variety and sizes. Terrific and fun collection. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38434
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to J***M for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Early Real Photo Postcards of Houses and Farms3094 - Early Real Photo Postcards of Houses and Farms
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Over 75 RPC's of early homes and farms. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38438
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a****y for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Misc. Group of Pins3095 - Misc. Group of Pins
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Over 50 Pins for different organizations: Presbyterian, Sierra Club Ski Mountaineers, US Dept. of Interior, Swift Mobility, Efficiency Honor Fidelity,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D*****2 for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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Collectible Salt and Pepper Shakers3096 - Collectible Salt and Pepper Shakers
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Silver, cut glass, cranberry glass, and ceramic salt and pepper shakers. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38446
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9*****H for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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Rare Bottles & Pottery3097 - Rare Bottles & Pottery
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Lot includes: Roseville ceramic vase, Jos. A. Magnus & Co. bottle, Warner's Safe Kidney & Liver Cure, and 6 others. City: State: Da...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****H for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Drawing of Child in Landscape3098 - Drawing of Child in Landscape
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Pencil drawing with watercolor wash of a child eating, clouds in background. Framed 12.5" x 12.5". City: State: Date: Inventory# 3...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1*******t for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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