Lot
571 
San Francisco Liquor Illustrated Covers, group of 34 covers and cards; some multicolored designs with 1915 Pabst Blue Ribbon showing Beer, Oysters & Blue Ribbon, 1901-04 Gunningham Whiskey showing American Flag in Shield Logo, others include 1884 J. Gundlach & Co. California Wines and Brandies, 1909 Yosemite Lager, 1913-15 Old Kirk Whiskey, also three Rainier cards with one showing "Magic Moving Pictures" showing women drinking beer, generally F.-V.F. or better. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $475
Lot
572
San Francisco View & Poppy Illustrated Covers, 1903-05, matching set of three covers with different views; views including "City Hall", "Golden Gate" and "Mission Dolores", one with matching enclosure showing an additional three views; each frank with 2¢, two with machine cancel and one with R.P.O. duplex, Very Fine, a lovely trio. Estimate $150 - 200.
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Lot
573
Tournament of Roses, Pasadena Covers, group of 20 covers and 42 post cards, 1898-1915; covers with a nice array of years and designs on including some corner card variety, and post cards including promotional and five real-photo views, generally F.-V.F. with better. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $800
Lot
574
Los Angeles, Cal. Advertising Covers, 1860-1910's, approximately 260 covers mostly illustrated from the 1880-1910's period; 19th century including 1887 Washington Garden Ostrich Farm ad, an array of hotel ad mostly illustrated including various Natick House ads, 10¢ Trans-Miss registered, 20th century including wagon illustrated, special delivery and registered, 10¢ Trans-Miss registered, etc., generally F.-V.F. or better. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $2,400