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APS AmeriStamp Expo


U.S. & Foreign Ephemera
 
 
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Lot 2368

U.S. Ephemera, Atomic Bomb Collection, great historical group relating to Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Operation Crossroads Bikini Atoll Atom Bomb Test, incl. letters, signed photos, historical photos, postcards and other ephemera, highlights incl. "Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki" report of the British Mission to Japan (1946, signed by British officer), 2 Paul Tibbets/Enola Gay signed photos (1990), Bob Lewis (co-pilot) signed response on letter regarding bombing of Hiroshima, 3 page letter plus photo from Rear Admiral F.G. Spike Fahrion, commander of the target vessels at Bikini Atoll, 1944 Los Alamos covers (2) from PO Box 1663, Santa Fe, NM, Bikini Island cover dated 25 July, 1946 from the U.S.S. Cumberland Sound and June 30, 1946 (2) letters from Bikini Atoll, lovely collection, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $1,500-1,800.
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Lot 2369
 
U.S. Ephemera, 19th Century Advertising Proofs and Essays, Outstanding accumulation of over 100 pieces from 3 Chicago lithographers, Shober & Carqueville, Charles Shober, and Chicago Litho. Co., features letterhead, billheads, business cards, invoices, etc., many beautiful vignettes, lovely examples of 19th Century lithography art, must be viewed to appreciate, Very Fine.
Estimate $1,000-1,500.
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Lot 2370
 
U.S. Ephemera, Hydrometer of Kimble Glass Company, 2 intact glass tubes in wooden case, used in the testing of the proof of alcohol, with label inside of each "Bureau of Internal Revenue Standard Hydrometer Series of 1945", most unusual items, scarce intact, Very Fine.
Estimate $350-450.
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Lot 2371
 
U.S. Ephemera, Accumulation From Midwest Dealer, hundreds of documents (many with Revenues attached), stock certificates, letters, invoices, receipts, etc. in full box, inspection recommended, mixed condition.
Estimate $500-750.
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$633
Lot 2372
 
U.S. Ephemera, 19th Century Trade Cards, few hundred, mostly U.S., no apparent duplication, themes incl. African American, animals and products, better items throughout, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $400-500.
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$575
Lot 2373
 
U.S. Ephemera, 3 Banker Box Lot, majority U.S. related, oldtime newspapers and magazines, noted 65+ Victorian trade cards in book, checks, photos, pamphlets, advertising covers and invoices, book of interesting train cards from Germany, unusual propaganda flyers from North Viet Nam, etc., worth inspection, mixed condition.
Estimate $400-600.
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$546
Lot 2374

U.S. Ephemera, Group of 1893 Columbian Expo Tickets and Postal Cards, Set of 12 plus original envelope (slight fault), and group of 21 tickets (3 sets of 4), Admit the Bearer, etc., 2 with stubs, clean group, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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$518
Lot 2375
 
U.S. Ephemera, Vintage Baseball Cards, Over 100, mostly Topps, 1950's baseball cards all in individual plastic holder, also Willie Mays autograph baseball in holder, incl. New York Yankees, Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, New York Giants, most in decent condition, Fine.
Estimate $250-350.
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$345
Lot 2376
 
U.S. Ephemera, 3 Civil War Era Letters, 3 Union letters during Civil War incl. June 1862 3 pages on Gen. McClellan patriotic stationery; another camp near Falmouth, Virginia; 3 letters from 1867, inspect, Fine.
Estimate $200-250.
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Lot 2377
 
U.S. Ephemera, Small Group of Alaska Gold Rush Letters, 4 items, Oct. 26, 1897 from Stewart River NWT, and 3 from Dawson 1898, quite interesting, covers with stamps torn off, plus group of probably non-related covers and tin type photos, Fine.
Estimate $200-250.
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$253
Lot 2378
 
U.S. Ephemera, Presidential Campaign Buttons, Under 100, noted Dewey, Truman, 1940 Roosevelt, Teddy Roosevelt, Kennedy, Alfred Smith, Eisenhower, Johnson, McGovern, Humphrey, etc., also group of reproductions and a few local campaign buttons, nice lot, Fine.
Estimate $150-200.
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Lot 2379
 
U.S. Ephemera, Stock Certificates, Invoices and Checks, hundreds in banker box, noted mining companies from Nevada, good variety, also billheads, worth inspection, generally Fine.
Estimate $200-400.
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$546
Lot 2380
 
U.S. Ephemera, Western Group, Incl. Nevada stocks, checks and documents, also 19th Century newspapers, maps, real photos, bank forger piece, etc., worth a look, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $150-200.
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$288
Lot 2381
 
U.S. Ephemera, Interesting Accumulation, half full banker box, noted cigar bands, cdv's, stamp labels for events, checks, documents, 1960's Hawaiian documents, fun lot, worth inspection, generally Fine.
Estimate $150-250.
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$242
Lot 2382
 
U.S. Ephemera, Inaugural Group, Consists of 1901 McKinley card; 1909 Taft souvenir folder, and 11 mostly mint Taft photocards (1 with hole), fair to fine, others fine.
Estimate $50-100.
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Lot 2383
 
U.S. Ephemera, Stereoview Stock, 300+ in banker box, many sleeved and priced, good variety of early views, mix of U.S. and Foreign, high retail, generally Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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$322
Lot 2384
 
U.S. Ephemera, Box From Local Estate, noted W.W.I era military bi-plane photos, Sacramento Northern Railway tickets and others, airline baggage labels, invoices and receipts, checks, letters, stock certificates, interesting group, generally Fine.
Estimate $100-200.
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$374
Lot 2385
 
U.S. Ephemera, Old Photos, many hundreds of black and white photos in full banker box, lots of people, scenes, views, great for "instant" family, Fine.
Estimate $100-200.
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$219
Lot 2386

Foreign Ephemera, Worldwide Airmail Etiquette Stock, Thousands in binder on sales pages, U.S. and Foreign countries, noted complete booklet, multiples, luggage labels, etc., good variety of countries, a wonderful opportunity, would take years to duplicate this group, owners retail $8000+, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $1,800-2,200.
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$1,725
Lot 2387
 
Foreign Ephemera, Telegraph and Telegram Hoard, huge group of related materials, incl. covers, postcards, telegrams, labels, and many other items, an eclectic group of material mostly from U.S., but other countries seen incl. Belgium and France, close inspection recommended, generally Fine.
Estimate $1,500-2,000.
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Lot 2388
 
Foreign Ephemera, Seals and Labels, thousands of mint singles and multiples (usually sheets), majority Christmas or Easter seals, but did note worldwide stamp exhibitions and events, Foreign and U.S. company labels, etc., worth a look, generally Fine.
Estimate $500-600.
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$518
Lot 2389

Foreign Ephemera, Czech Legion Scrap Book, filled with 100+ photos and a few photo postcards (mint), great variety of military scenes, soldiers, etc., seldom seen, great collateral material for the collector of this area, Fine.
Estimate $400-500.
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$518
Lot 2390
 
Foreign Ephemera, Worldwide and U.S. Group, in 2 boxes, vetted out of couple hundred of boxes, mostly 20th Century with over ½ relating to U.S. incl. documents, labels, trade cards, cinderella related, but also incl. Foreign labels, Specimens, money, please inspect, good potential for retail and internet, generally Fine.
Estimate $400-600.
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$345
Lot 2391
 
Foreign Ephemera, Szyk 1st Edition Title Pages, About 188, with 18 "There shall be wings", 3 of Lincoln, dupl. of following countries, 23 Canada; 22 USSR; 23 G.B.; 23 Switzerland; 26 France; 25 Poland; 21 China; 3 U.S., 1 Israel, clean, Very Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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$288
Lot 2392
 
Foreign Ephemera, Hitler Youth Group, small group of items, incl. postcards to and from the youth camps, a rail ticket, i.d. cards, photos, an unusual group of items, generally Fine.
Estimate $150-200.
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$127








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