| POSTCARDS — United States and General Foreign |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
   
12 TOTAL IMAGES | 521 |  | Oodles of Postcards. Owner’s count of 15,000 picture postcards. Mixture of U.S. and foreign cards, with most unmailed. We noticed chromes, lithos, white-border cards, linens, and more. Huge variety of locations and topics. Many cards are sleeved. Mixed condition. A treasure-hunting experience ready for an enterprising new owner. | Cat. Value: S.B. 1200.00
Price Realized: $1,000.00 |
   
25 TOTAL IMAGES | 522 | | Topical Postcard Dealer Stock. One of our loyal customers is closing her postcard business, and she has arranged for us to sell her holdings in several lots. This eight-carton lot has over 13,000 U.S. and foreign cards, with a focus on popular topics. We noticed large groupings of cards depicting ships and boats, street scenes, maps, commerce and industry, trade fairs and exhibitions, art, holidays, males, females, children, couples, families, groups, animals, hotels, restaurants, Indians, patriotic symbols, entertainment, interiors and exteriors, famous people, and more. Cards are standard and continental, posted and unposted, with many design styles and printing techniques present, including a large number of RPPCs. Minimal repetition. Condition is mixed, but overall the material is F-VF. Many are sleeved, and most of the sorting and organizing has been done. Magnificent amount of variety and ready for an ambitious collector in search of a new project or for immediate display in a retail setting. | Cat. Value: S.B. 1200.00
Price Realized: $2,200.00 |
   
6 TOTAL IMAGES | 523 | | Postcard bonanza consisting of 15,000+ United States and worldwide assortment from the early 1900s to the 1970s in five cartons. Incorporates Golden Age, linen, and chrome both postally used and unused. Super variety ranging from street scenes, greetings, landscapes etc. Offered to tempt you. | Cat. Value: S.B. 650.00
Price Realized: $1,050.00 |
   
9 TOTAL IMAGES | 524 | | Mostly United States and some worldwide assortment in four cartons. Between 3,000 to 5,000 postcards from the Golden Age, linen, and chrome eras. Could be some nuggets to be found for the diligent searcher. | Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $400.00 |
   
8 TOTAL IMAGES | 525 | O | Charming Paper Collectibles Lot. Two-carton offering. Includes 1,500 choice early- to mid-twentieth-century U.S. and foreign postcards. Features a mix of posted and unposted cards, with numerous printing styles and design types. We noticed topics such as main street scenes, hotels and restaurants, holidays, municipal buildings, bridges, humor, religion, various modes of transportation, everyday family life, and more. Also contains a large grouping of old photos, charity seals, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century covers and stationery, cigarette tax stamps, coil line pairs, telegrams, stamps on piece, and a smattering of subscription items. Admirable condition throughout. A fun, rewarding lot to view and sort. | Cat. Value: S.B. 300.00
Price Realized: $350.00 |
   
11 TOTAL IMAGES | 526 | | Souvenir Folder Extravaganza. Around 1,200 items from across the United States and from other countries, such as Canada and Mexico. Mix of posted and unposted folders. Features a variety of sizes, printing styles, and design concepts. We noticed folders from large and small cities, state parks, national parks, amusement parks, as well as from military camps. Mixed condition, with occasional wear and tear visible. Minimal duplication. One of the largest souvenir folder lots we have handled recently. | Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $100.00 |
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