Eclectic Wonders: Rare Postcards & More

Halloween Oct 31 1910 Postmarked Card: Woman with Mask, Candle, and "Happy Reflections" Design

Fred Harvey Postcard: Santiago, Santa Clara Pueblo Gov., painted by G. Cassidy, Santa Fe Fiesta,

Postcard: Flora, detail from Botticelli's "Primavera", Firenze. G. Cocci Editore publication.

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Eclectic Wonders: Rare Postcards & More

ACME Auctions LLC

This upcoming auction offers nearly 1,000 early-20th-century postcards from the golden age of postcard collecting (circa 1900?1918).

Rare Rodeo Postcards: eye-catching images of frontier shows and cowboy performances.

Vintage Photographic & Illustrated Postcards: a diverse mix of real-photo prints and artist-rendered designs spanning many subjects.

Many Rare & Hard-to-Find Pieces: available in both unused and postally used condition with authentic period marks.

More postcards will be added over the coming days, promising even richer discoveries with each lot.

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Specialist: Comic Books, Ephemera and Collectibles

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0001: The Railroad Station, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, Train Depot Postcard 1911 Sag HarborEst. $10-$100

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RPPC Postcard: Henderson's Point Explosion, Portsmouth Harbor NH, Viewed by Crowd, July 22, 1905: A sepia-toned real photo postcard. The image captures a large explosion in Portsmouth Harbor off the coast of Porstmouth, New Hampshire and Kittery, Maine, with a significant plume of water, smoke,

0002: RPPC Postcard: Henderson's Point Explosion, Portsmouth Harbor NH, Viewed by Crowd, July 22, 1905Est. $10-$100

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RPPC Postcard of Duke and his Swingbillies - Mid 20th C. Portsmouth New Hampshire Group: A black and white real photo postcard of Duke and his Swingbillies. Michael J. Pelillo, known professionally as “Duke,” was the leader of the country and Western swing group Duke and His

0003: RPPC Postcard of Duke and his Swingbillies - Mid 20th C. Portsmouth New Hampshire GroupEst. $10-$100

Postcard Cong. Church & Chapel, Bridgewater, Connecticut, Early 20th C. Real Photo Postcard (RPPC): A sepia-toned photographic view shows the Congregational Church & Chapel in Bridgewater, Connecticut. The white, two-story clapboard church features a prominent steeple, dark roof, and multiple

0004: Postcard Cong. Church & Chapel, Bridgewater, Connecticut, Early 20th C. Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Est. $10-$100Lot Passed

Twin Falls, Idaho: Episcopalian Church and Rectory. RPPC Postcard by Photographer Thos. Martin.: A sepia-toned photograph depicts the Episcopalian Church, a wooden structure featuring a gabled roof, a central steeple topped with a cross, and a covered main entrance with steps. Adjacent to the

0005: Twin Falls, Idaho: Episcopalian Church and Rectory. RPPC Postcard by Photographer Thos. Martin.Est. $10-$100Lot Passed

Postcard: Aerial View of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church and Grounds, Springfield, Massachusetts: A black and white aerial photograph depicting the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church in Springfield, Massachusetts. The image presents a high-angle view of the large, stone church complex, which

0006: Postcard: Aerial View of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church and Grounds, Springfield, MassachusettsEst. $10-$100Lot Passed

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RPPC Postcard: St. James Church, Manchester, NH Showing Significant Structural Damage to Building: A sepia-toned photograph depicts significant structural damage to St. James Church in Manchester New Hampshire from the Hurricane of 1938. A large section of the church's wooden clapboard side wall

0007: RPPC Postcard: St. James Church, Manchester, NH Showing Significant Structural Damage to BuildingEst. $10-$100

Real Photo Postcard of the Union Christian Church in Plymouth Notch, Vermont: This real photo postcard captures the historic Union Christian Church, a classic white clapboard building with a prominent bell tower, located in the village of Plymouth Notch, Vermont. Constructed

0008: Real Photo Postcard of the Union Christian Church in Plymouth Notch, VermontEst. $10-$100Lot Passed

Real Photo Postcard of First Congregational Church, Marshfield, Massachusetts, c. 1904-1918: A sepia-toned photographic image shows the First Congregational Church in Marshfield, Massachusetts. The white, wood-sided church features a prominent steeple with a clock face, a gabled roof, and

0009: Real Photo Postcard of First Congregational Church, Marshfield, Massachusetts, c. 1904-1918Est. $10-$100Lot Passed

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0010: Postcard: Portrait of a Woman in Elaborate Red Hat and Fur Stole, by Doty & Roberto MelinaEst. $10-$100

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Early 20th C. Woman with Pink Pennant, "At The Game" by Reinthal & Newman, N.Y. postcard: An illustration depicts a woman from the waist up, facing three-quarters to the left, with her head turned to look towards the viewer. She wears a dark hat adorned with a red floral element and white

0011: Early 20th C. Woman with Pink Pennant, "At The Game" by Reinthal & Newman, N.Y. postcardEst. $10-$100

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0012: 1909 Pearle E. Fidler Art Postcard: Woman in Red Cardigan & Cap, Edward Gross Poster No 42Est. $10-$100

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0013: T. Earl Christy "A Sweet Surrender" Woman with Roses & Clock Postcard, Reinthal & Newman, 1913Est. $10-$100

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Philip Boileau "A Mischiefmaker" 1907 Woman Floral Hat Art Postcard, Reinthal & Newman: Illustration depicts a young woman in a bust portrait, her gaze directed towards the viewer. She wears a large, dark, wide-brimmed hat adorned with light blue and white flowers and foliage. A wide,

0014: Philip Boileau "A Mischiefmaker" 1907 Woman Floral Hat Art Postcard, Reinthal & NewmanEst. $10-$100

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Vintage Postcard: "Spring Song" by Philip Boileau, 1907, Elegant Woman in Yellow with Purple Bow: An illustration depicts a woman from the chest up, her head slightly tilted downwards, gazing forward. She has auburn hair styled in a voluminous updo. She wears a light yellow garment featuring a

0015: Vintage Postcard: "Spring Song" by Philip Boileau, 1907, Elegant Woman in Yellow with Purple BowEst. $10-$100

RPPC Young Girl with Large Bow, Holding Book, Seated on Table, Attleboro, Mass. Postcard: A young girl with blonde, bobbed hair adorned with a large white bow is depicted in this photographic portrait. She is seated on a dark wooden table, smiling and looking directly at the viewer. The

0016: RPPC Young Girl with Large Bow, Holding Book, Seated on Table, Attleboro, Mass. PostcardEst. $10-$100Lot Passed

Comic Postcard: "WHO WOULD MARRY THAT?" Man and Woman, Muncie, Indiana 1913 Postmark: A man and a woman are depicted seated cross-legged on a patterned surface, facing away from each other. The man on the left, dressed in a dark suit and hat, points his right index finger towards the

0017: Comic Postcard: "WHO WOULD MARRY THAT?" Man and Woman, Muncie, Indiana 1913 PostmarkEst. $10-$100Lot Passed

"Naughty Little Polly" Woman Scolding Parrot in Cage, Early 20th C. Colorized Print Postcard: A colorized print depicts an interior scene with a woman seated on a dark green sofa, facing left towards a gilded birdcage on an ornate pedestal. The woman has reddish-brown hair, wears a light pink

0018: "Naughty Little Polly" Woman Scolding Parrot in Cage, Early 20th C. Colorized Print PostcardEst. $10-$100Lot Passed

Vintage Postcard: Embracing Couple, 'To One I Love Best' Sentiment, circa 1910 Parker S. Dak: The postcard features a cream-colored, embossed border with a repeating decorative pattern. The front is divided into two main panels. The left panel displays a photographic-style image of a man and

0019: Vintage Postcard: Embracing Couple, 'To One I Love Best' Sentiment, circa 1910 Parker S. DakEst. $10-$100Lot Passed

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Postcard: 'Have you ever had a Dream like this?' Illustrated Suitor with Money and Crown, 1910: An illustration depicts a woman in a light-colored dress seated on a chair, looking surprised with her left hand raised. Kneeling before her is an older man in a dark formal suit, holding a large bag

0020: Postcard: 'Have you ever had a Dream like this?' Illustrated Suitor with Money and Crown, 1910Est. $10-$100

Illustrated Postcard of Romantic Couple Kissing Under Umbrella, 'Just Like Ma and Pa Used To Do': A color illustration depicts a man and woman in an outdoor setting, engaged in a kiss. The woman, positioned to the left, wears a light blue and white striped dress and a white bonnet, and holds a

0021: Illustrated Postcard of Romantic Couple Kissing Under Umbrella, 'Just Like Ma and Pa Used To Do'Est. $10-$100Lot Passed

1905 Greeting Postcard: Woman with Rose Basket and Child with Flower Garland, U. Co. N.Y.: An illustration depicts a woman and a young child. The woman, standing and facing slightly right, wears a long green dress with puffed sleeves, a white ruffled collar, and a purple sash tied at her

0022: 1905 Greeting Postcard: Woman with Rose Basket and Child with Flower Garland, U. Co. N.Y.Est. $10-$100Lot Passed

Illustrated Postcard: Man at Table, Woman Tossing Rose, "Here's to the Rose" Poem, ca. 1908: The front of this printed color postcard features an illustration within a decorative border. On the left, a man in a dark suit with a striped tie sits at a table, looking down at a small object he

0023: Illustrated Postcard: Man at Table, Woman Tossing Rose, "Here's to the Rose" Poem, ca. 1908Est. $10-$100Lot Passed

Postcard: Mrs. Siddons as 'The Tragic Muse' painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Huntington Gallery: A sepia-toned reproduction of a painting. The central figure, identified on the reverse as Mrs. Siddons as "THE TRAGIC MUSE", is seated on a throne-like chair. She faces three-quarters left, gazing

0024: Postcard: Mrs. Siddons as 'The Tragic Muse' painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Huntington GalleryEst. $10-$100Lot Passed

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