Lot 2545
Worldwide, Embossed Coin Vintage Postcards Collection. Outstanding accumulation of nearly 800 HSM postcards, each featuring examples of the silver, gold and copper coinage of the appropriate country, as well as a banner type flag and either a further illustration or currency conversion chart; a good percentage are used, still condition is excellent overall; enormous retail potential here, with most cards selling in the $15 to $20 range or more; over 30 countries represented, including Europe, Middle East, Asia and Latin America, some duplication of countries but cards themselves usually differ mainly in language featured; careful examination will prove rewarding.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $2,300
Lot 2546
Worldwide, Embossed Coins Vintage Post Card Collection, 1900-1920. Over 800 cards displayed in acetate pages in 3-ring binders, with a wide range of designs virtually all with coins pictured; including many New Year's and other Holiday themes; characters include a host of piggies, elves, etc., many humorous, romantic and other topical activities; note apparently complete group of Tuck cards featuring Kings & Queens of England, from William the Conquerer to King Edward VII, along with coins and the Great Seal of each monarch; close examination will reveal many surprises and very high retail potential.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $2,300
Lot 2547 /o
Worldwide, H. Guggenheim & Co., Zurich, Embossed Vintage Stamp Facsimile Postcards, 1900-1920. Collection of over 100 examples in acetate pages in binder, each with elaborate designs incorporating stamps from the subject country, along with photo illustrations and related elements in brilliant color; some used, some from subject country, generally VF or better with very high retail and worth careful examination.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $550
Lot 2548 /o
Worldwide, Hold-to-the-Light Postcards. 23 cards mostly used; from Great Britain and Germany/Austria; worth a look.Estimate $60 - 80.
Realized: $85
Lot 2549
Worldwide, Kunzli Worldwide Vintage Stamp Facsimile Postcards, 1900-1920. Nearly 350 cards neatly displayed in acetate pages in 3-ring binders, all in the series "La Poste en……", each design featuring an elaborate color illustration usually of a native letter carrier on his rounds, along with a stamp and flag of the subject country; Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Near & Far East (including China, Japan, Korea, Siam, etc.) represented; many used, some modest duplication, along with examples in the same design produced by or for KF (Kunzli Freres), E. Aubert, Stengel & Co., etc; some cards have additional advertising "Chocolaterie d'Aiguebelle" and others; excellent condition overall, high retail potential and worthy of closer examination.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,300
Lot 2550
Worldwide, Picture Post Card Accumulation. Large carton with several 1000's of PPC's, mainly from pioneer period to 1930's, especially well represented with cards featuring European royalty, including English, German, Austrian & Scandinavian personalities; note many Tuck cards, some military items, and every conceivable topic; spectacular views, very few Holiday cards; well over half seem to be used, some from exotic countries, in Africa, Middle East, Asia with many lovely tinted cards with Japanese images; Europe pre-WWI; some postal cards; condition generally F-VF or better, some pristine examples; inspection a must as there are many very scarce items.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $3,250
Lot 2551
Worldwide, Pioneer & Early French Postcards, pre-1900-1910. About 40 early postal cards, most mint, and over 90 early postcards, neatly displayed in acetate pages in binder; note series of 14 tinted Paris views published by Grand Hotel; also 24 scenes of various venues of the Paris Universal Exposition of 1900 by "G.F. - Paris" and "Le Vieux Paris" scenes; also some amusing cartoon characters of the period; generally F-VF or better, most attractive collection, high retail, please examine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $250
Lot 2552
Worldwide, Vintage Banknote Illustrated Postcards, 1898-1916. Outstanding collection of over 1100 cards, neatly displayed in binders, exquisitely illustrated with banknotes from countries Australia to Venezuela, many used and most with New Year's greetings or Christmas or birthday messages, some also with coins incorporated in the designs, some with comic or cartoon characters; truly colorful and intricate illustrations, a feast of visual entertainment, condition generally excellent, high retail potential, please carefully examine.Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $3,750
Lot 2553
Worldwide, Vintage Stamp Illustrated Postcards, 1899-1925. About 250 cards neatly displayed in acetate pages in binders, all featuring illustrations of stamps, with special emphasis on German States but including many countries worldwide with nice group of Bosnia-Herzegovina printed in Sarajevo; publishers include Hugo Moser, Karl Weller, Menke-Huber and others; multicolor scenes include Pony Express rider shooting at attacking Indians; many premium items hee, condition F-VF or better, high retail potential, please inspect.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $850
Lot 2554
Worldwide, Vintage Stamp Illustrated Postcards, 1900-1920. About 400 cards neatly displayed in acetate pages in binders, a variety of publishers including Emil Enke, Kunstler, Wulffsohn, Portheim, etc; wide range of themes: comic, serious, greeting, etc., virtually all lovely color designs; many used, condition overall F-VF or better, worth a careful inspection, high retail potential.Estimate $600 - 800.
Realized: $1,300