Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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June Lake & Mammoth Lake Area Postcards1450 - June Lake & Mammoth Lake Area Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 June Lake and 31 Mammoth Lakes Post Cards. 10 post 1940, 21 post 1940 RPC's. Hunt, Fish, Ski, Eat, Drink, Relax. You can do it all here. (Pr...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Gold Rush Check Collection1451 - Gold Rush Check Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
33 checks from the John Conly & Co. Banking firm of La Porte, California. Many with revenue stamps, 1860s. Several from Port Wine as well. La Po...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to j*****6 for (325.00 + 74.75BP) = 399.75
 
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Al Tahoe Postcard Collection 11452 - Al Tahoe Postcard Collection 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven RPC's of the Al Tahoe Inn, the Dance Hall, the Long Wharf, and the J. G. Meyer Residence (log cabin). Three hand colored cards of the inn ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Al Tahoe Postcard Collection 21453 - Al Tahoe Postcard Collection 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six RPC's fromn Al Tahoe: Whispering Pines, Liberty Inn, Al Tahoe Inn, Al Tahoe Inn Veranda, Pergula at Al Tahoe, Glbin's Al Tahoe, Al Tahoe...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w********i.. for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Bijou Postcard Collection, includes 11 RPC's1454 - Bijou Postcard Collection, includes 11 RPC's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two cards have post marks 1942, 1945. 3 Views of bal-Bijou. Four views of the harbor at Bijou and Lake Tahoe. Also included: Bijou Golf Links, Cabins
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w********i.. for (400.00 + 92.00BP) = 492.00
 
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"Rose Marie," 1936 Movie Filmed in Tahoe, Photo Postcards1455 - "Rose Marie," 1936 Movie Filmed in Tahoe, Photo Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight RPC's of totems from the movie filmed at Lake Tahoe. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30660
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w********i.. for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Tahoe Wilderness Real Photo Postcards (Frasher)1456 - Tahoe Wilderness Real Photo Postcards (Frasher)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Lakes Angora, Fallen Leaf and Tahoe, California. 2) View from Lookout above Fallen leaf Lake, Calif. 3) Cascade Lake, Lake Tahoe, Calif. 4) Mt. Tal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 4*****W for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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10 Very Early Tahoe Postcards1457 - 10 Very Early Tahoe Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two RPC's dated 1904 and 1905. Three hand colored cards, dates 1902 and1906. Five illustrated cards 1902 and 1906 postmarks. (Prag Collection) ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****H for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Fallen Leaf Lake Lodge Real Photo Postcards 1 (Frasher)1458 - Fallen Leaf Lake Lodge Real Photo Postcards 1 (Frasher)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful set of 11 RPC's, all by Frashers Fotos. No duplicates, great condition. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: H...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******4 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Fallen Leaf Lodge Postcard Collection 21459 - Fallen Leaf Lodge Postcard Collection 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight RPC's of Fallen Leaf Lodge: Boat rental area (2 cards), Lodge across the lake, Cathredral Peak from the lodge, St. Francis of the Mountain...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 4*****W for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Five Hand-colored Fallen Leaf Lake Postcards1460 - Five Hand-colored Fallen Leaf Lake Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All five different postcards are published by Fallen Leaf Lodge. Great collection. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Two Fallen Leaf Lake Housekeeping Camp Postcards1461 - Two Fallen Leaf Lake Housekeeping Camp Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two sepia toned RPC's of the Houekeeping Camp. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30604
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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Early Fallen Leaf Lake Postcard Collection1462 - Early Fallen Leaf Lake Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two hand colored cards--one postmarked 1904. Four sepia toned cards, including an advertising card. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: Califor
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (95.00 + 21.85BP) = 116.85
 
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Fallen Leaf Postmarked Postcards1463 - Fallen Leaf Postmarked Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine postcards of Fallen Leaf Lake and postmarked Fallen Leaf. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30779
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 4*****W for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Fallen Leaf Lake Postcard Collection1464 - Fallen Leaf Lake Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty RPC's, including: Lake Angora, Fallen Leaf Lake, View from the Lookout above Fallen Leaf Lake, Fallen Leaf Lake in Reflection, Summer Hou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 4*****W for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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RPC's of Fallen Leaf Lake (All Different, Frasher)1465 - RPC's of Fallen Leaf Lake (All Different, Frasher)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve different views of Fallen Leaf Lake: Fallen Leaf Lodge (several), Cathredral Peak, The Float, Mt. Tallac, Log Cabin, St. Francis of the Mounta
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Postcard Group with Postmarks All Around Lake Tahoe (many RPC)1466 - Postcard Group with Postmarks All Around Lake Tahoe (many RPC)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This large group of cards all have interesting postmarks from around the lake including an R. P. O. from Truckee to Lake Tahoe. One b/w printed card p
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 4*****W for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Three Real Photo Postcards of Baldwin Cottage1467 - Three Real Photo Postcards of Baldwin Cottage
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different views. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30614
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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Chambers Lodge Postcard Group1468 - Chambers Lodge Postcard Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight total, seven RPC. Five cards are by Frasher Fotos. One card is from a painting published by Frasher. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Pomin's Lodge, Lake Tahoe Postcards1469 - Pomin's Lodge, Lake Tahoe Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Six RPC's. Two of the best are by Frashers Photo; both are the same interior shot of the lodge, one is brown toned. Four other exterio...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to w********i.. for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Angora Lakes Postcard Collection1470 - Angora Lakes Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fourteen RPC's of Angora Lakes and three color cards. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30662
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 4*****W for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Areas Around Tahoe Postcards1471 - Areas Around Tahoe Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Truckee River, Fallen Leaf Lake, Cascade Lake, and others, 8 early RPC's, 22 RPC's Mostly 1920-40. (Prag Collection) City: Lake T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 4*****W for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Brockway Postcard Collection 11472 - Brockway Postcard Collection 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven RPC's of Brockway scenes and one printed card. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30630
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6******n for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Brockway Postcard Collection 21473 - Brockway Postcard Collection 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five different views RPC's . One hand colored card and five color printed cards. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HW...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6******n for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Early RPC's of Brockway1474 - Early RPC's of Brockway
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five different views of Brockway, includes a very early 1907 card. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30632
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Camp Richardson Postcard Collection1475 - Camp Richardson Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight RPC's of Camp Richardson: the dock, hotel, casino, one photo show a group of people on horseback in front of the hotel. Three hand colored...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*********1 for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
 
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Casino Tallac Postcard Collection1476 - Casino Tallac Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sic postcards, four are RPC's, one hand colored, and one printed. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30615
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Cave Rock Postcard Collection1477 - Cave Rock Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two RPC's of Cave Rock; ten hand colored cards; six color cards, two b/w printed cards. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Da...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 4*****W for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Earliest Printed Tahoe Postcard1478 - Earliest Printed Tahoe Postcard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
According to Prag, this may be the earliest Tahoe postcard, dated 1898. Card depicts Mt. Tallac, Steamer Tahoe, Tahoe Trout, and Cave Rock. (Prag Coll
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to D******a for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Early Tahoe Postcards 11479 - Early Tahoe Postcards 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: Fallen Leaf Road, RPC, postmarked 1903; Tallac House, RPC, postmarked 1906; hand colored, Tallac Hotel, 1903; Tahoe Tavern, 1905 and 1907; G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 4*****W for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Early Tahoe Postcards 21480 - Early Tahoe Postcards 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 RPC's Includes 2 with steamers, 24 early PC's c. 1905-15, 4 PC's from Al Tahoe and 11 from Cave Rock. (Prag Collection) City: Lake T...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9*****H for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Emerald Bay Camp and Resort Postcard Group1481 - Emerald Bay Camp and Resort Postcard Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six RPC's of Emerald Bay includes: the resort, Barrie, the St. Bernard mascot, Emerald Bay Camp. One hand colored printed card and one other pri...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
 
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Emerald Bay Lake Tahoe Postcards1482 - Emerald Bay Lake Tahoe Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Emerald Bay 13 PC's Mostly pre-1920s 22 RPC's c. 1920-40, (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 32848
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Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to 4*****W for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Emerald Bay Mailed Postcard Collection1483 - Emerald Bay Mailed Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty-two RPC's with a variety of Tahoe cancellations. Fifteen hand colored printed postcards. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: Calif...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 4*****W for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Emerald Bay Postcard Collection1484 - Emerald Bay Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 35 RPC's of Emerald Bay. Ten hand colored printed cards. Four color printed cards. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Da...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 4*****W for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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Emerald Bay Real Photo Postcard Collection1485 - Emerald Bay Real Photo Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice collection of ten Emerald Bay images, one is a hand colored RPC. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30607
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 4*****W for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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Frashers Tahoe Real Photo Postcard Collection1486 - Frashers Tahoe Real Photo Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nineteen Frashers Fotos RPC's around Lake Tahoe, includes five cards from the Nevada side and an image of Sky-harbor airport on the the Nevada S...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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Glen Alpine Springs Postcard Collection1487 - Glen Alpine Springs Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven RPC's from Glen Alpine: Lodge in mid-winter, office, dining room (exterior and interior), social hall (exterior and interior), landscapes...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 4*****W for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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Guth-A-Win-Ca, Lake Tahoe Postcards1488 - Guth-A-Win-Ca, Lake Tahoe Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight RPC's of large private residence with a dock on the lake, called Guth-A-Win-Ca. Two of an interior are duplicates. All are sepia toned. (P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j***d for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Lake Tahoe Railroad Postcards1489 - Lake Tahoe Railroad Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three RPC's of the railway. Four hand colored cards. Operated from Truckee to the Tahoe City pier. Created by D.L. Bliss and family. Check out o...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 4*****W for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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McKinney's, Lake Tahoe Postcards1490 - McKinney's, Lake Tahoe Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven RPC's toned cards of McKinney's. Five hand colored printed cards. Mckinney's was abut 4 miles beyond Homewood. It was one of the o...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Mckinneys Tahoe Postcards 21491 - Mckinneys Tahoe Postcards 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 early PC's c. 1905-10, 13 RPC's. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 32850
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 4*****W for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Moana Villa, Lake Tahoe, Postcard Pair1492 - Moana Villa, Lake Tahoe, Postcard Pair
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One RPC on the lounging room and one hand colored of the dock with a group of people on it. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Dat
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w********i.. for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Modern (1950's-70's) Tahoe Hotel and Lodge Postcard Collection1493 - Modern (1950's-70's) Tahoe Hotel and Lodge Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are 100 plus in this color postcard collection with duplicates. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30656
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w********i.. for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Modern Tahoe Casinos and Gambling Postcards1494 - Modern Tahoe Casinos and Gambling Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 70 cards including duplicates. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30666
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Squaw Valley Postcards1495 - Squaw Valley Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over twenty postcards of Squaw Valley. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30664
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Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to j***d for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Steamer Tahoe Postcard Collection 11496 - Steamer Tahoe Postcard Collection 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifteen different RPC's of the Steamer Tahoe. Two printed cards. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30609
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Steamer Tahoe Collection 21497 - Steamer Tahoe Collection 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection includes: 3 RPC's, Fifteen hand colored cards, and one sepia color card. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to 9*****H for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Tahoe Steamer Collection 31498 - Tahoe Steamer Collection 3
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two RPC's and seven hand colored cards. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30611
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 4*****W for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
 
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Tahoe Steamer Collection 41499 - Tahoe Steamer Collection 4
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six RPC's of Steamer Tahoe. Nineteen hand colored cards. (Prag Collection) City: Lake Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30612
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to d******0 for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
 
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