Mueller ~ Schmidtmann Western Americana BONANZA

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Grand-scale, world-class auction featuring a spectacular offering of Postal History, Rare Photographs,
Post Cards, Stamps and Western American ephemera. Over 2,000 lots from the famous Al Mueller
Western Photograph Collection, the Gil Schmidtmann Postal History and Nevadiana Collection, the John
Woodward Ingot Collection and the Marshall Fey Gaming Collection, along with a fabulous group of
Native American items, including Navajo rugs and Washoe baskets. Also included will be some historic
Buffalo Bill items, a Goldfield and Bullfrog section, extremely rare philately, and a remarkable Dakota
collection. This sale will cover a massive portion of collecting fields with everything from precious metal
ingots, gold specimens and stock certificates to rare saloon tokens from all over the Western states.
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NV - 1919-1956 - Railroad Books :  3453 - NV - 1919-1956 - Railroad Books :
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Lot of 2 Books: First book is titled, State of Nevada Biennial Reports of the Railroads and Public Service Commissions of Nevada 1917-1918. By. J.F.
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NV - 1900-1920 - Railroad Tables :  3454 - NV - 1900-1920 - Railroad Tables :
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Lot of 2 items. 1) Brochure for Western Pacific R.R. On front it reads "Opportunities for Homes and Investments on the Western Pacific, Farm, Min
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NV - 1907-1910 - Railroad Views Post Cards :  3455 - NV - 1907-1910 - Railroad Views Post Cards :
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Collection of 29 post cards. 28 are chromolithograph post cards and 1 is a linen card. 12 are used.
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NV - 1960, 1963 - Rocky Trails of the Past, Books :  3456 - NV - 1960, 1963 - Rocky Trails of the Past, Books :
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Lot of two books, same title, written by Charles Labbe, about "A Different Vacation Exploring Old Mining Camps" in Nevada and parts of Calif
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NV - Rocky Trails of the Past, Publication :  3457 - NV - Rocky Trails of the Past, Publication :
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By Labbe, Charles. Soft cover, indexed, 222 pages including several photographs. Provides the names, locations, and a brief history of many of Nevad...
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NV - No Date - Serigraph Post Card - Rare Hand Made Original :  3458 - NV - No Date - Serigraph Post Card - Rare Hand Made Original :
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Un-used hand made original Serigreph post card with a photo of the Nevada State Flag. This post card is rare and is approved by the "Post Card C
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NV - 1907 - Sierra Post Cards and Photos :  3459 - NV - 1907 - Sierra Post Cards and Photos :
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A set of three Photographs and two un-used post cards. Photographsto's were taken by G.H. Richardson. The post cards are un-used RPCs with ova...
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NV - Slot Machine Tokens :  3460 - NV - Slot Machine Tokens :
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One bag of uncirculated 25 cent mint vendor tokens. Obverse: good for 25 cents in trade, reverse: 50,400. Approximately 140 in original canvas bag. On
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NV - No Date - Small Town Post Cards :  3461 - NV - No Date - Small Town Post Cards :
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A collection of 9 post cards from small towns that start with the letters C & D. Five are used and four are un-used. Some are Linen, some are Wh
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NV - Southwest Museum Papers, Numbers 4 & 5 :  3462 - NV - Southwest Museum Papers, Numbers 4 & 5 :
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Lot of 2, includes: 1) Archeological Explorations in Southern Nevada, Number 4. Soft covered, 126 pages including photographs, tables, and illustratio
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NV - 1958 - Sovereigns of the Sage (Publication) :  3464 - NV - 1958 - Sovereigns of the Sage (Publication) :
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By Murbarger, Nell. Hardcover, indexed, 342 pages (Paher #1348). Desert Magazine Press, Palm Desert, CA, 1958. Inside edge of dust jacket included but
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NV - 1968, 1974 - State Bird and Stage Flower Post Cards by Ken Haag (100) :  3465 - NV - 1968, 1974 - State Bird and Stage Flower Post Cards by Ken Haag (100) :
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Lot of about 100 new post cards, evenly divided into those depicting Nevada’s state bird (the Mountain Bluebird) and Nevada’s state flower (Sagebrush)
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NV - 1979-1992 - State Calendars :  3466 - NV - 1979-1992 - State Calendars :
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Lot of 10, all approximately 14 x 22", unfolded. 1) 1979 Nevada Magazine's "Illustrated Nevada Calendar Featuring Ghost Town Map &...
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NV - 1937 - Suns Go Down :  3467 - NV - 1937 - Suns Go Down :
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A novel by Flannery Lewis. Published by MacMillan Co. 226 pgs. No dust jacket. Paher 1125. A scarce to rare Comstock publication.
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NV - Trade Tokens :  3468 - NV - Trade Tokens :
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Eight different trade tokens from the Fey collection: Cannon Drug & Jewelry, Goldfield, NV (good for 6 1/4 in trade); Owl Bar, Reno, NV (good for
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NV - 1903 - Train Pauses on Track Photograph :  3469 - NV - 1903 - Train Pauses on Track Photograph :
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A passenger train is stopped on the tracks and six people pose for the photograph, including the conductor. The San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lak
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NV - U.S. President-Related Publications, Including NV Autograph :  3470 - NV - U.S. President-Related Publications, Including NV Autograph :
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Lot of 3, includes: 1) The First Battle: The Story of the Campaign of 1896 by Bryan, William Jennings. Hardcover, 629 pages including several photogra
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NV - 1873-1900 - Unissued Stock Certificates :  3471 - NV - 1873-1900 - Unissued Stock Certificates :
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Lot of 3. First unissued stock incorporated in Nevada. Cert.# 88. Vignette on upper right corner and back both of mining scenes. Off white color pap
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NV - No Date - USS Nevada Post Cards :  3472 - NV - No Date - USS Nevada Post Cards :
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A group of 6 post cards. Three are labeled U.S.S. Nevada and the other three are labeled U.S.S. Monitor Nevada. 3 are used and 3 are un-used. 3 are
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NV - No Date - Valley Of Fire-Nevada State Park Post Cards :  3473 - NV - No Date - Valley Of Fire-Nevada State Park Post Cards :
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A collection of 7 post cards. 1 is used and 6 are un-used. They are Photographs of rock formations. Some are white border RPCs, some are Chromolith
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NV - 1956 - Wool, Beef and Gold (Publication) :  3474 - NV - 1956 - Wool, Beef and Gold (Publication) :
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By Clel Georgetta. Signed by author, who ran for the state Assembly in 1930 and served as White Pine County's Assemblyman for two terms. A membe...
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Aurora,NV - Mineral County - September 22, 1902 - Aurora Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certifica3475 - Aurora,NV - Mineral County - September 22, 1902 - Aurora Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certifica
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Incorporated in Arizona in 1901. Cert. #2016, issued to Lena C. Bassette in 1902 for 100 shares. Signed by Chas. H. Lauders as president and by secret
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Aurora,NV - Esmeralda County - No Date - Courthouse Post Card :  3476 - Aurora,NV - Esmeralda County - No Date - Courthouse Post Card :
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A RPC of the old Courthouse in Aurora, which once was the County seat of Mono County, California. The building was remodeled and used as The Esmerald
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Aurora,NV - Mineral County - No Date - Silver Lake Post Card :  3477 - Aurora,NV - Mineral County - No Date - Silver Lake Post Card :
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A single plain back white border RPC. The photo is from Mono, Colorado.
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Austin,NV - 1851-1900 - Lander County Nevada Ephemera :  3478 - Austin,NV - 1851-1900 - Lander County Nevada Ephemera :
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This lot has over 100 different papers. Boxed ephemera, originating primarily from Austin and Battle Mountain dating from 1851-1900. Inside this box o
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Austin,NV - Lander County - 1862 - Miscellaneous Post Cards and Photograph :  3479 - Austin,NV - Lander County - 1862 - Miscellaneous Post Cards and Photograph :
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A collection of 15 un-used post cards and one black and white photo. A famous silver camp of 1862 in the middle of the state. Some are RPCs, some ar
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Austin,NV - Lander County - 1871 - Toiyabe Lode (Belle Wilder and Audubon) Mineral Certificate, 18713480 - Austin,NV - Lander County - 1871 - Toiyabe Lode (Belle Wilder and Audubon) Mineral Certificate, 1871
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This is Mineral Certificate No. 62, dated 1871, and is a typed carbon paper copy of the original, certifying that the Toiyabe Silver Mining Company of
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Austin,NV - Lander County - 1866 - Washington Silver Mining Company Stock :  3481 - Austin,NV - Lander County - 1866 - Washington Silver Mining Company Stock :
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Incorporated in 1865 under the laws of the State of New York. Certificate No. 381 issued to E.R. Pelton for 20 shares. Signed by Richard Amerman as Pr
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Baker,NV - White Pine County - No Date - Lehman Caves National Monument Post Cards :  3482 - Baker,NV - White Pine County - No Date - Lehman Caves National Monument Post Cards :
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A set of five post cards from the Lehman Caves National Monument in Baker, Nevada. One is used and four are un-used. One is a white border WPC and f
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Bauvard,NV - Elko County - 1904 - Fruit Dish Post Card :  3483 - Bauvard,NV - Elko County - 1904 - Fruit Dish Post Card :
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Bauvard was the site of an engine terminal of the SP RR, established in February of 1904. The post card is a Chromolithograph card with a picture of
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Beatty,NV - Nye County - No Date - Miscellaneous Post Cards :  3484 - Beatty,NV - Nye County - No Date - Miscellaneous Post Cards :
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A collection of 10 post cards. Some are white border RPCs, some are chrome cards and one is a chromolithograph card. Three are used and seven are un
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Beowawe,NV - Eureka County - No Date - Horseshoe Cattle Ranch Post Card :  3485 - Beowawe,NV - Eureka County - No Date - Horseshoe Cattle Ranch Post Card :
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This is a post card, sent from Carlin to family members. The photo is of a cattle ranch, named Horse Shoe. The Beowawe town name is said to be from
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Blair,NV - Esmeralda County - 1913 - Greeting Card, Crater, Mill & Stamp Mill Post Cards :  3486 - Blair,NV - Esmeralda County - 1913 - Greeting Card, Crater, Mill & Stamp Mill Post Cards :
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A collection of 9 post cards. Four are used and five are un-used. Two are RPCs and seven are chromolithograph cards. One is a greeting card, one is
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Blair,NV - Esmeralda County - c1910 - Street Scene of Blair Photograph :  3487 - Blair,NV - Esmeralda County - c1910 - Street Scene of Blair Photograph :
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Present day Blair is a ghost town, but it was once a part of the rush for silver and gold that began in Tonopah, 1900. Photograph measures 6 1/2”x4 1
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Boulder,NV - Clark County - 1930s-1940s - Boulder Dam/Frasher RPC Collection :  3488 - Boulder,NV - Clark County - 1930s-1940s - Boulder Dam/Frasher RPC Collection :
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Lot of 17 RPCs by Frasher. The photos show all phases of the dam’s construction, scenes looking downstream and upstream from the dam, people congregat
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Boulder,NV - Clark County - No Date - Leather Post Card :  3489 - Boulder,NV - Clark County - No Date - Leather Post Card :
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A leather post card with a RPC attached photo of Boulder Dam and Colorado River. The date of mailing is unknown.
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Boulder City,NV - Clark County - c1947 - Ephemera :  3490 - Boulder City,NV - Clark County - c1947 - Ephemera :
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Five items containing information about Hoover Dam. The first is a colorful booklet presented in pictorial form. Measures 8 ½’’ x 5 1/2 ‘...
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Boulder City,NV - Clark County - No Date - Landscapes, Motels, Street Scene Post Cards :  3491 - Boulder City,NV - Clark County - No Date - Landscapes, Motels, Street Scene Post Cards :
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A large collection. Only ten are used. They include a RPC, a white border RPC, lots of linen cards, chrome cards and chromolitho cards. The pictures
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Boulder City,NV - Clark County - No Date - Post Card Folders :  3492 - Boulder City,NV - Clark County - No Date - Post Card Folders :
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A set of ten photo folders from Hoover and Boulder Dam, some with pictures around Las Vegas. Some are chrome cards, some are linen cards and some are
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Boulder City,NV - Clark County - No Date - Post Cards :  3493 - Boulder City,NV - Clark County - No Date - Post Cards :
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A hugh collection of post cards from Hoover/Boulder Dam. The are all modern Chrome cards. Many are greeting cards. Others are various views of the
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Boulder City,NV - Clark County - 1930s & 1940s - Post Cards :  3494 - Boulder City,NV - Clark County - 1930s & 1940s - Post Cards :
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A collection of post cards from Boulder City and mainly Boulder Dam. Many are greeting cards, some are views of the Dam, the Grand Canyon, Lake Mead
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Boulder City,NV - Clark County - 1935 - Post Cards :  3495 - Boulder City,NV - Clark County - 1935 - Post Cards :
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A collection of picture and photo post cards showing the construction of the Boulder Dam. These post cards are prior to the name being changed to Hoo
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Boulder City,NV - Clark County - Publications :  3496 - Boulder City,NV - Clark County - Publications :
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Lot of 3. 1) Phil Swing and Boulder Dam by Moeller, Beverly Bowen. Hardcover, 199 pages, indexed, with several photographs and illustrations (Paher #
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Boulder City,NV - Clark County - c1930s - RPC :  3497 - Boulder City,NV - Clark County - c1930s - RPC :
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An RPC with 5 small photos of the dam and one larger birds eye view of Boulder City, probably taken shortly after the dam’s completion in the 1930s.
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Bullfrog,NV - Nye County - 1906 - Bullfrog Colorado Mining Co. Stock Certificate :  3498 - Bullfrog,NV - Nye County - 1906 - Bullfrog Colorado Mining Co. Stock Certificate :
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Incorporated under the laws of the Territory of Arizona. Certificate No. 474 issued to Geo. J. Heim for 500 shares on May 18, 1906. Signatures illegib
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Bullfrog,NV - Nye County - 1906 - Bullfrog Keystone Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate :  3499 - Bullfrog,NV - Nye County - 1906 - Bullfrog Keystone Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate :
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Incorporated under the laws of South Dakota. Cert. No. 1429 issued to George K. Hinds for 500 shares on December 11, 1906. Signed by A.P. Bradstreet a
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Bullfrog,NV - Nye County - Goldfield & Bullfrog Mining Documents :  3500 - Bullfrog,NV - Nye County - Goldfield & Bullfrog Mining Documents :
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Includes Prospectus of The Forward Mining Development Co. and Goldfield Deep Mines informational brochure/pamphlet.
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Bullfrog,NV - Nye County - 1906 - Mining Documents :  3501 - Bullfrog,NV - Nye County - 1906 - Mining Documents :
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Lot of 5 items. 1) Checkbook for Bullfrog Bank and Trust Company. Includes 32 pages, blank, with three checks following each deposit/balance sheet. No
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Caliente,NV - Lincoln County - No Date - Duplicate Caliente Post Cards :  3502 - Caliente,NV - Lincoln County - No Date - Duplicate Caliente Post Cards :
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A collection of 20 duplicate post cards. Eight are used and twelve are un-used. They are chromolithograph, chromolitho and one RPC. They are landsc
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Caliente,NV - 1906-1931 - Lincoln County Ephemera Group :  3503 - Caliente,NV - 1906-1931 - Lincoln County Ephemera Group :
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This lot of assorted ephemera dates between 1906 and 1931. This assortment of items includes the following: miscellaneous documents and letters addre
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