| POSTCARDS — United States and General Foreign |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
   
36 TOTAL IMAGES | 669 |  | Treasure Chest of Picture Postcards and Other Paper Collectables. Over 3,500 postcards and several hundred miscellaneous trade cards, cigarette cards, labels, advertisements, etc. Strong representation of the United States, with noticeable pockets of items from the Netherlands and other European countries. Lots of topics present, e.g., military, professions, scenic views, humor, holidays, people, urban landscapes, and more. Includes standard- and continental-size mailed and unmailed postcards in many printing and design styles. Mixed condition, with some trade cards and ads glued into an old album, but much material is in great condition. An envelope of U.S. and foreign paper money is also present. Overall no musty smell, mold, or extreme dust. Some items are sleeved, described, and priced. Looks like this lot was once part of the stock of a part-time dealer. Not to be missed. | Cat. Value: S.B. 800.00
Price Realized: $500.00 |
   
20 TOTAL IMAGES | 670 | | Something for Everyone. Four-part consignment, neat as a pin and with plenty of fun and value. Part One consists of 2,000 standard-size postcards from the U.S. and abroad. Mailed and unmailed cards in various printing and design styles. Mixed condition. Bundled into groups of one hundred and described in basic terms. We noticed city scenes, topical depictions, humor, holidays, and more. Part Two contains mint U.S. postage in the form of 1,094 plate blocks; total face value is almost $400. Part Three features one hundred envelopes with cachets and cancels of U.S. military ships, smartly displayed in a like-new Showgard cover album. Part Four is an accumulation of paper collectables with cultural, historical, and social value. Easy lot to view and evaluate. | Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00
Price Realized: $350.00 |
   
15 TOTAL IMAGES | 671 | | Personal Collection of Postcards Portraying Blacks in the U.S. and Abroad. Consignor’s collection of 195 posted and unposted cards of many types, including RPPCs and lithographs. Features group and individual photos, depictions of local customs and traditions, illustrations of commercial activity, and cartoon-like artwork. Mixed condition, with some items having knicks, bends, or other types of wear and tear, but all cards are in collectable form. Great chance to acquire a good amount of this material at one time. | Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00
Price Realized: $250.00 |
   
5 TOTAL IMAGES | 672 | | Bread-and-Butter U.S. Postcard Lot. Four thousand posted and unposted cards bundled into groups of one hundred, briefly described, and neatly packed into four long white postcard boxes. We noticed representation of many different printing and design styles. Topics include state capitols, other famous buildings, holidays, rural and urban scenes, etc. Mixed condition, with varying degrees of wear and tear. Some duplication. | Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $300.00 |
   
7 TOTAL IMAGES | 673 | | Bread-and-Butter Mid-Century Postcard Hoard. Approximately 2,400 worldwide postcards. Emphasis is on material from the United States and Europe, especially the United Kingdom. Includes mailed and unmailed cards in various printing and design styles. Noticed plenty of city views, countryside scenes, holiday cards, etc. Mixed condition, but overall clean, undamaged, and collectable. A bargain at our suggested bid. | Cat. Value: S.B. 350.00
Price Realized: $200.00 |
   
19 TOTAL IMAGES | 674 | | Postcard and Correspondence Accumulation. One large box filled with approximately 2,500 postcards from the United States and abroad. Also contains some personal letters, holiday greetings, and family photos. Mainly pre-WWI to 1970s. Mixed condition, but most items are clean and collectable. Includes lithos, chromes, and RPPCs. Mixture of mailed and unmailed cards. Features a wide variety of views and topics. | Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $100.00 |
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