POSTCARDS — United States |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| | | Lots 647-658 are clean, diverse holding of postcards from many US states. Strong in city scenes, landscape views, advertising and depictions of tourist accommodations. Many printing styles and methods. Mint condition or sent through the mail with stamp and clear cancel. Placed in new sleeves and ready for viewing. Offered reasonably and attractively. | |
10 TOTAL IMAGES | 647 | | Selection of California postcards. Just over 630 items. Includes cards and folders. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00 Price Realized: $50.00 |
9 TOTAL IMAGES | 648 | | Selection of Colorado postcards. Includes cards and folders. Approximately 330 items. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00 Price Realized: $40.00 |
6 TOTAL IMAGES | 649 | | Selection of Florida postcards. Around 650 items. | Cat. Value: S.B. 120.00 Price Realized: $50.00 |
6 TOTAL IMAGES | 650 | | Selection of Illinois postcards. Includes cards and folders. Almost 500 items. | Cat. Value: S.B. 120.00 Price Realized: $40.00 |
8 TOTAL IMAGES | 651 | | Selection of Massachusetts postcards. Around 460 items. Includes cards and folders. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00 Price Realized: $40.00 |
7 TOTAL IMAGES | 652 | | Selection of Michigan postcards. Over 600 items. | Cat. Value: S.B. 140.00 Price Realized: $50.00 |
8 TOTAL IMAGES | 653 | | Selection of New York postcards. City and state views. Includes cards and folders. Around 370 items. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00 Price Realized: $40.00 |
8 TOTAL IMAGES | 654 | | Selection of North Carolina postcards. Includes cards and folders. Approximately 620 items. | Cat. Value: S.B. 110.00 Price Realized: $40.00 |
7 TOTAL IMAGES | 655 | | Selection of Ohio postcards. Includes cards and folders. Over 610 items. | Cat. Value: S.B. 140.00 Price Realized: $55.00 |
7 TOTAL IMAGES | 656 | | Selection of Pennsylvania postcards. Almost 650 items. | Cat. Value: S.B. 140.00 Price Realized: $80.00 |
7 TOTAL IMAGES | 657 | | Selection of Virginia postcards. Includes cards and folders. Over 540 items. | Cat. Value: S.B. 120.00 Price Realized: $40.00 |
5 TOTAL IMAGES | 658 | | Selection of postcards from Washington, D.C. Around 620 items. | Cat. Value: S.B. 140.00 Price Realized: $50.00 |
85 TOTAL IMAGES | 659 | | Lifetime Collection of 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair Postcards, Postal History, and Ephemera. A connoisseur’s eight-volume treasure of over 800 postcards, pamphlets, souvenirs, maps, and guides sold before and during this world’s fair. Each volume has an inventory and valuation. All material displayed in protective pages, often with annotation and commentary. Top notch condition and quality throughout, with most items having a "like new" appearance. Includes a notebook of information concerning the creation and organization of the fair as well as details related to its postcards and philatelic considerations. One of the largest lots to date of material pertaining to the 1904 fair; the suggested bid is based on the consignor's appraisal estimate of $11,000. Impressive in its comprehensive treatment of the subject matter and the level of sophistication the consignor shows in selecting the individual parts of his collection. A must-see for students of U.S history, world's fair topical specialists, collectors of early U.S. postcards, and U.S. cancel and postmark enthusiasts. | Cat. Value: S.B. 11000.00 Price Realized: $5,500.00 |
25 TOTAL IMAGES | 660 | | Americana on Postcards. Private collection of two hundred thirty-two all-different RPPCs depicting daily life in the United States, 1900-1920s and later. Some posted; most unposted. Includes topics such as transportation, music, hunting and fishing, shopping, the average person’s vices, and children at play. Admirable, desirable condition. Housed in protective pages. Some images identified. Features an unforgettable display of customs, culture, and attitudes of bygone days. | Cat. Value: S.B. 1000.00 Price Realized: $550.00 |
10 TOTAL IMAGES | 661 | | Dealer’s Personal Collection of Turn-of-the-Century U.S. Farming Postcards. Features sixty total cards, consisting of sixteen RPPCs and forty-four lithographic postcards. Mix of posted and unposted material. Great condition throughout. No White Border, linens, or chromes. All cards housed in protective pages. Includes images of everyday rural life, farm equipment, etc. Rarely seen one-of-a-kind or limited edition cards with obvious value and appeal. | Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00 Price Realized: $260.00 |
21 TOTAL IMAGES | 662 | | U. S. Exposition Cancels. Contains around 400 postcards with assorted exposition postmarks, cancels, and auxiliary markings from the first half of the twentieth century, especially the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Features a wide variety of picture postcards, including holiday cards, view cards, and comic cards as well as specially designed exposition cards. Top notch condition throughout. Most items placed in sleeves. Organized by date and location. Of interest to the philatelist and deltiologist alike. | Cat. Value: S.B. 300.00 Price Realized: $190.00 |
18 TOTAL IMAGES | 663 | | United States all West Point postcards in a binder. Consist of fifty-nine total of which fifteen are postally used 1907-1933 and the remaining cards are unused. Good thematic offering for the West Point graduate or Army veteran. All cards have been scanned. | Cat. Value: S.B. 250.00 Price Realized: $150.00 |
15 TOTAL IMAGES | 664 | | United States North Central Illinois accumulation from 1908-1952 in a banker box. Roughly 500 postally used and unused postcards many having old mount remains on their reverses. Mostly from the Golden Age with the majority from La Salle and Bureau Counties. About 65% are from LaSalle, Ottawa, Peru, Mendota, Marseilles, Spring Valley, miscellaneous, and 35% are from Starved Rock and Area. Cards are in three binders, one album, and loose inside a small box. A must see and have for the Illinois postcard collector or seller. | Cat. Value: S.B. 190.00 Price Realized: $100.00 |
7 TOTAL IMAGES | 665 | | United States postcard accumulation from the Golden Age to the 1970s or a little later in one carton. Approximately 1,900 postally used and unused cards of which roughly 600 are from Michigan and the remaining are from various parts the United States including New York State as well as Special Occasions and Comical. Useful and worth a look. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00 Price Realized: $110.00 |
5 TOTAL IMAGES | 666 | | Fred Harvey Dealer Stock. Linen, White Border Era, and chrome. Over 350 sleeved cards showing views from the western states, with some duplication. Mainly unposted. Clean, sharp, and fresh. Ready to price and add to your existing stock. Our photos provide an overview of this accumulation. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00 Price Realized: $75.00 |