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ACME Auctions LLC
ACME Auctions is a collectibles auctioneer specializing in vintage comic books and other choice items from our shared entertainment and cultural history. With over 50 years experience in the comic book and collectibles field, we offer a wide range of items including comic books and comic art, movie and entertainment memorabilia, post cards and ephemera, graded trading cards, video games and much more.
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Early 1900s Postcards: RPPCs, Lithos & More
This auction offers a comprehensive collection of nearly 1,000 antique postcards and ephemera, with a primary focus on early 20th-century material. The selection includes numerous rare and some undoubtably unique real photo postcards (RPPCs), scarce undivided backs, lithographed prints, and a diverse range of thematic categories reflecting historical documentation, early advertising, and novelty formats. Real Photo Postcards (RPPCs): Over 240 real photo postcards are included, capturing authentic photographic views of towns, occupational portraits, transportation scenes, and notable events. These cards serve as primary visual records from the early 1900s. Lithographs, Embossed & Undivided Back Cards: The auction features approximately 470 lithographed postcards, including more than 220 embossed examples. Around 155 cards retain the undivided back format, predating the 1907 postal regulation change, representing the earliest phases of postcard production. Advertising, Mechanical & Novelty Postcards: The collection includes 38 advertising postcards promoting products and services, along with novelty formats such as mica-decorated cards and mechanical designs with moving elements. Military, Transportation, Street Scenes & Disasters: Military-themed cards, transportation imagery, architectural street scenes, and disaster-related views are also represented, providing visual documentation of significant historical subjects. Holiday & Souvenir Postcards: Holiday-themed postcards for Christmas with dozens of Santa themed cards, Halloween, Easter, and other occasions are included, alongside regional souvenir cards depicting landmarks, cityscapes, and local events. This collection represents a wide array of postcard production techniques and subject matter, reflecting the diversity and historical significance of early 20th-century printed ephemera.Bidder Reviews for ACME Auctions LLC (10)
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EricBriarcliff Manor, NY
Nov 30, 2023
Packaged for shipping very nicely. Arrived fast A + Auctioneer
Packaged for shipping very nicely. Arrived fast A + Auctioneer
KellyChesaning, MI
Jul 22, 2023
Probably my best experience on Live auctioneers.
Probably my best experience on Live auctioneers.
WadeGranada Hills, CA
May 10, 2023
Great Shipping
Shipping was free with items over $150.00. Well packed-everything arrived safely!
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