Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6593
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
W.B. Conkey Company,The Official Directory of the World's Columbian Exposition, has some spine wear and darkening on cover but nonetheless a very nice piece; complete with all pages in good condition. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.6 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $75-100
Opening US$ 75.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6595
Symbol: L
Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
C.D. Arnold,Portfolio of Views: World's Columbian Exposition, a very clean example with very minimal wear; features beautiful photos on very clean pages. Shipping charges apply - weight 1 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $50-75
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6596
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
"Columbian Bonanza" Assortment of Colorful 1893 Columbian Exposition Advertising & Ephemera, features one beautiful illustrated souvenir booklet, one Brown Brothers advertising booklet with images of the Exposition, one booklet of the "Photo-Gradures" of the World's Columbian Exposition, a lithograph of the Art Palace with a one cent coupon attached, one binder of reproduction photos of the Exposition, an advertising card for Libby's Extract of Beef, World's Fair "The Big Four" Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, and St. Louis advertising pamphlet, and various other attractive advertising cards; an impressive and colorful lot; additionally features a more contemporary piece - "World's Fair" board game by J. Alex Kevern; a great assortment for any Columbian Exposition collector packed with items of interest. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6597
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
Assortment of 1893 Columbian Exposition Advertising Trade Cards, Decals, & Ink Blotter, features seven cards, one decal book, and one ink blotter, and an image book of the exposition; all items in very good to very fine condition; includes the scarce Koehler 6.5 x 4.25" advertising card by Girsch & Koehler, a very clean ink blotter depicting the Horticultural Building, one "Decalcomania" German-made decal booklets with decals, the Old Mill exhibit trade folder from the Agricultural Building, and many other fine pieces; absolutely beautiful artwork and advertising from start to finish; please see full photos online. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 58.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6601
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
Hubert Howe Bancroft. The Book of the Fair, Vol. 1 & 2, features both appropriate volumes with some wear to the leather, especially to the spines; two magnificent pieces for any Columbian Exposition collector. Shipping charges apply - weight 27 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6602
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
Pair of 1893 Columbian Exposition Agricultural & Machinery Building Brass Souvenir Boxes, just over 3" in width each; both in good condition, with some toning; ideal for storing a few pieces of hard candy or Columbian half dollars. Shipping charges apply - weight 1 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $75-100
Opening US$ 40.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6607
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
1893 Columbian Exposition Elongated Indian Head Penny Souvenir, appears to be an 1881 or 1891 date, but not entirely clear; a very attractive Columbian Exposition piece. (Image)
Estimate $50-75
Opening US$ 36.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6608
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
The Columbian World's Fair Atlas, features maps, illustrations, lithographs, and more; some pages with wear or staining; in a protective plastic cover; a fine addition to any serious collector's bookshelf. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $75-100
Opening US$ 45.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6610
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
A History of the World's Columbian Exposition Held in Chicago in 1893, features all four, complete volumes; a rarely seen group of books that was limited to 500 copies, with these being number 249; all four volumes in very good condition, having been appropriately stored and preserved in archival boxes; a superb and definitive history of the Columbian Exposition that is an absolutely superb acquisition for any collection. Shipping charges apply - weight 34.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $400-600
Opening US$ 350.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6612
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
1893 Columbian Exposition Literature: The Dream City and The Story of Columbus, features The Story of Columbus by Annie Randall White and The Dream City by N.D. Thompson Publishing Co.; both feature some fraying and general wear; please see full photos online. Shipping charges apply - weight 8.2 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $75-100
Opening US$ 45.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6615
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
1893 Columbian Exposition Pearl & Silk Souvenir Coin Purse, an unbelievably scarce piece in superb condition; depicts the landing of Columbus as well as horse racing symbols on the back of it; measures approximately 3.5" across; a seldom seen piece. Shipping charges apply - weight 1 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6616
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
1893 Columbian Exposition Pop-Up Board with Lithographic Views, an impressive piece in good condition; cover features some light wear; beautiful quality and colors for the pop-ups seldom seen from a piece of this age. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 50.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6617
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
1893 Columbian Exposition Shell Souvenir Coin Purse, a truly beautiful piece, unbelievably fresh and clean; if not for some very minor chips on the decal of Columbus, one would think this was purchased brand new just yesterday; measures 3" in length. Shipping charges apply - weight 1 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 70.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6618
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
James W. Shepp and Daniel B. Shepp. Shepp's World's Fair Photographed, in good condition, featuring beautiful photos with great detail; some minor spine wear. Shipping charges apply - weight 6.6 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $50-75
Opening US$ 50.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6619
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
James W. Shepp and Daniel B. Shepp. Shepp's World's Fair Photographed, in good condition, featuring beautiful photos with great detail; some spine wear. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.8 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $50-75
Opening US$ 35.00
Sold...US$ 35.00
Closed..Jan-11-2026, 21:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6622
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
1893 Group of Columbian Exposition American Banknote Co. Ticket, features 3 tickets; an attractive grouping that features two Washington tickets and one Christopher Columbus ticket. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 54.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6623
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
1893 Columbian Exposition American Banknote Co. Ticket Collection complete, features 9 tickets; a superb collection of tickets in good condition, with no notable wear or damage; an attractive and desirable group with the Franklin ticket in particularly fine condition; please see full photos online. (Image)
Estimate $500-600
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Jan-11-2026, 21:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6624
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
1893 Columbian Exposition, Elongated 1887 Nickel NGC MS62, NGC graded Mint State 62. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 70.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6625
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
1893 Columbian Exposition Elongated 1889 Seated Liberty Dime Souvenir, all elongations considered, a very attractive Columbian Exposition piece. (Image)
Estimate $50-75
Opening US$ 28.00
Sold...US$ 28.00
Closed..Jan-11-2026, 21:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6628
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
1893 Columbian Exposition Assortment of Original Books & Literature, features titles such as The Art of the World by D. Appleton and Company, The Columbian Gallery: A Portfolio Photographs of the World's Fair, World's Columbian Exposition by C.D. Arnold, and others; includes advertising for "Dr. King's New Discovery" and some informational books and booklets for the exposition and its numerous buildings; condition varies from fair to very good; please see full photos online. Shipping charges apply - weight 8.8 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $200-300
Opening US$ 180.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6629
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
Assortment of Columbian Exposition Literature & Portfolio Photographs, features seven total books and booklets, including: Columbian Portfolio Photographs of the World's Fair (1893), History of the World Fair (1893), The Center World's Fair Book for Boys and Girls (1893), Halligan's Illustrated World's Fair (1893), and two copies of World's Columbian Exposition Illustrated (1893); a very nice assortment of material; condition varies, with History of the World Fair having some notable damage on its cover. Shipping charges apply - weight 34 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6630
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
Assortment of Columbian Exhibition & Christopher Columbus Souvenirs, Tokens & Medallions, 1892-93, features three U.S. Treasury tokens depicting the U.S. Government Building, two unidentified Columbus tokens (one with hole drilled into top), one sterling spoon depicting Columbus, a Keystone Watch Co. complimentary fob, a pewter or aluminum ashtray, a pendant from the 1892 Columbian Celebration in Brooklyn, New York in superb condition, and one "Declaration of Independence / Discovery of America" commemorative medal; condition varies, but generally very good; an attractive lot; please see full photos online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 100.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6632
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
1893 Columbian Exposition Souvenir Pocket Knives, features two pocket knives, each measuring approximately 3" in length; one appears to feature bone that is beautifully engraved to show the Columbian Exposition Hall as well as the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria in the New World; the other is a beautiful brass pocket knife depicting Columbus and one of his ships and includes the original Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. of Chicago; a beautiful pairing that is seldom seen. Shipping charges apply - weight 1 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $100-200
Opening US$ 70.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6633
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
Department of Photography. World's Columbian Exposition: State Buildings, some general wear on cover, but in good condition nonetheless; beautiful and stunning imagery throughout; a seldom seen book with outstanding photos. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 100.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6634
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
1893 Columbian Exposition Album: Official Photo Album, features some wear and staining on cover; worthy of every snapshot inside of it. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.4 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $75-100
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6635
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
1893 Columbian Exposition Cachet to San Francisco (Scott 231), a beautiful yellow-red cover with a cachet for the "World's Columbian Exposition" in Chicago sent to San Francisco, California and postmarked 1893; features some light yellowing and a tear at bottom left; a very nice acquisition for any cover collector looking for an attractive Columbian Expo piece. (Image)
Estimate $75-100
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6636
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
1893 Columbian Exposition Silverplated Spoon Assortment, features 13 spoons total, including 11 Leonard silverplated spoons depicting various buildings from the Columbian Exposition, one "quadruple plated" silver spoon featuring Columbus on it, and another silver plated spoon featuring Columbus; all spoons have some general wear, but nothing of note; a fine and attractive assortment. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $75-100
Opening US$ 70.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6638
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
Major Ben Thurman. History of The World's Fair Columbian Exposition, a very nice example; features some general staining and wear on spine; pages appear in good condition. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.4 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $75-100
Opening US$ 75.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6639
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Cat No: 1893 columbian exposition
1893 Columbian Exposition Christopher Columbus Cufflink, appears to be made of brass and porcelain; an amazing and scarcely seen piece; porcelain features some yellowing. (Image)
Estimate $50-75
Opening US$ 40.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6643
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Cat No: 1933 chicago worlds fair
1933 Chicago World's Fair Assortment of Souvenirs, featuring one ashtray with various buildings from Chicago and the fairgrounds depicted on it, a jewelry box depicting a hand-tinted color image of the fairgrounds, a bookmark, a bracelet with a Fair token attached to it, one Abraham Lincoln cast bust, a collection of World's Fair photos in a book entitled 1934: Official Pictures in Color, and a "duralinium" commemorative plate; jewelry box features some rust and wear; a fine and attractive assortment of souvenirs. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.2 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6646
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Cat No: 1939 new york worlds fair
1939 New York World's Fair Assortment of Memorabilia, features a variety of attractive items, such as silverplated spoons, a carved wooden souvenir wall piece, a beautiful silverplated pocket knife, and others; additionally features a 1964 World's Fair commemorative drinking glass; a diverse and attractive group; please see full photos online. Shipping charges apply - weight 2.6 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6647
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Cat No: 1939 new york worlds fair
1939 New York World's Fair William Rogers Souvenir Spoon Set, features 12 silver plated spoons held in original wooden souvenir box; all are in very good condition; box features some scratches; a complete set and exceptionally clean group that showcases the various buildings of the World's Fair. Shipping charges apply - weight 2 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 70.00
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Ephemera & Collectibles Ephemera & Collectibles
Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6583
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Cat No: 1939
Assortment of American Advertising & Ephemera, 1910-88, features a variety of material including First World War propaganda pieces, two menus from Caesar's Palace for an Andy Williams performance, a United Daughters of the Confederacy membership certificate, various 1982 & 1984 World's Fair pamphlets and books, a Gone with the Wind promotional booklet from 1940, various gold-plated stamps of the world, Movie Making for the Beginner (1939) by Herbert C. McKay, a Central Texas tourism material from 1936, the December, 1918 edition of the Red Cross Magazine, merchant books, theatre pieces, and more; a very nice assortment with plenty of better material. Shipping charges apply - weight 9.8 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 70.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6584
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Cat No: Collection
Collection of President Warren G. Harding Mint & Memorial Medals & Badges, 1921-73, features 38 medals, wooden nickels, pins, and souvenir coins; nicely organized in a binder with the four larger medals loose in holders; features two 3" Harding U.S. Mint Memorial Medals, one 1.5" U.S. Mint Memorial Medal, and an original press photo related to the medal; various other desirable pieces throughout, such as a variety of inauguration medals; an impressive assortment with great resale opportunity; not even the Teapot Dome Scandal can diminish the value of this nice lot; condition of tokens varies; please see full photos online. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 160.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6585
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Assortment of American Political Memorabilia, 1897-2004, over 25 different campaign buttons and pins (with an original McKinley-Roosevelt pin in excellent condition), over 20 political bumper stickers, a Reagan "First Family" paper doll and cut-out book in unused condition, a Richard Nixon "Young Voters" fold-out poster, Collecting Political Americana by Edmund B. Sullivan, and "Kennedy Kards" playing cards (in very good condition); no need to wait for midterms to get decked out in merch with this diverse and attractive lot. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.6 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6586
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Assortment of Miscellaneous United States Ephemera & Memorabilia, 1885-1972, features various odds-and-ends such as three pinbacks (with one very fine Grand Army of the Republic pin), one 1898 Omaha Exposition souvenir glass, an assortment of cinderella stamps, various 1885 lithograph memorial images for President Grant, various lithograph images of Oxford University, and a 1931 silver-plated baseball trophy; there's a little something for everyone. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.8 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $75-100
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6587
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Assortment of Exposition Materials: Jamestown, New Orleans, Chicago, & Panama, for Jamestown: features two guides and two advertising cards; cards features some tearing and damage; for New Orleans featured is a very attractive guide and map in good condition; includes a book, Panama and the Canal released for the 1913 Exhibition; some 1933 Chicago World's Fair material as well, such as two photos depicting concept art for the exhibition buildings; a nice and attractive group. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $75-100
Opening US$ 45.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6588
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Large box of delicious ephemera, Several hundred pieces of ephemera from business cards and invoices to holiday cards and postal forms; 8" x 10" photographs of the Graf Zeppelin over New York, large photographic print of the Navy's earliest seaplane, a dozen postcards from the San Francisco earthquake, timetable of privately owned Nagoya Railroad, about 20 Stampless Folded Letters (1834-1849), correspondence from early 1930s from collectors of auxiliary markings, 1891 Declaration of Intention (with gold seal) to be a US citizen, 1800 Ulster County Gazette newspaper, 18 leather postcards sewn together (all postally used), 17" x 38" color WWII map "Invasion Map of Fortress Europe", glamour girls pin up set (12) in comic book sized mailer to the troops (WWII), three 5" x 7" silk Japanese flags from WWII, and obviously much more. Shipping charges apply - weight 31.2 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $400-600
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
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Sale No: 2016
Lot No: 6589
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Cat No: 1896 silver party ticket
1896 William Jenning Bryant's Silver Party Convention Guest's Ticket, features some wear on edges and a corner that has been repaired with a stamp hinge on the back; you may not have struck gold with this one, but you've certainly struck silver. (Image)
