Archives International Auctions - Auction 113 May 27, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 113 47 May 27, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Ephemera - Postcards Illinois 221 221 IL. Notable Americans Patriotic Quote Postcard Collection, early 1900s, Unused Printed Motto Card Assortment Illinois, ND (1900s). Lot of 52 patriotic postcard prints featuring quotations and silhouetted portraits of notable American figures, including Theodore Roosevelt, Stephen Decatur, and Josiah Gilbert Holland, among others. One includes a patriotic text referencing George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Each card displays a gold-embossed eagle with shield at top and decorative gilt border framing patriotic or moralistic quotations. Designs are uniform in style with black silhouette profiles and typographic layouts. Conditions range from XF to AU. (52). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-120 Ephemera - Postcards - Christmas Various States 222 222 U.S., Christmas and Santa Claus Postcards, incl. Embossed, Tuck’s, and Figural Holiday Scenes | 1907 to 1917 Lot of 18 chromolithograph Christmas postcards, primarily used and postally cancelled, bearing 1¢ green Washington stamps with legible postmarks including New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, dated 1907 to 1917. Publishers include Raphael Tuck & Sons and other American and European printers, with a mix of embossed and standard divided-back issues. Subjects depicted include Santa at rooftop chimney scene; Santa climbing through window with poinsettias; embossed Santa beside decorated tree; children interacting with Santa figure; Victorian-style children at bedside; child before fireplace with Santa imagery; Santa with sack delivering gifts; humorous Santa seated at table with verse; Santa with children and toys; domestic Christmas scenes with family and fireplace; Santa reading or writing with calendar motif; Santa reclining on rooftop; child looking out window at Santa; Santa portrait vignette; holly and floral Christmas greetings; sleigh and angelic holiday imagery; and additional sentimental Christmas verse designs. The group reflects early 20th-century Christmas postcard production, emphasizing Santa Claus iconography, domestic warmth, and decorative holiday motifs. Condition ranges from Good to Very Fine overall, with some cards showing corner wear, light creasing, or minor surface wear consistent with handling and postal use. The embossed Santa tree scene, Raphael Tuck & Sons examples, and rooftop Santa compositions are the strongest individual pieces in the grouping. (18). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������� Est. $100-150 223 223 U.S., Christmas Postcards, incl. Angel, Embossed, and Scenic Winter Designs | 1908 to 1914 Lot of 13 chromolithograph Christmas postcards, primarily used and postally cancelled, bearing 1¢ green Washington stamps with legible postmarks including New York and Ohio, dated 1908 to 1914. Publishers include a mix of American and European printers, with several embossed designs and divided-back issues. Subjects depicted include holly and clock motif with verse; angel with child holding wreath; robed angel walking through snowy landscape; oval vignette of two women with holly border; angel playing violin in winter scene; standing angel with star above village; trio of angels surrounding decorated Christmas tree; holly- framed winter harbor scene with ship; rural winter landscape with house and stream; Victorian-style children beside Christmas tree; domestic interior scene with mother and child; snowy countryside with figure on road; and stylized scenic landscape with holly and bells. The group reflects early 20th-century Christmas postcard production emphasizing angelic imagery, winter landscapes, and traditional holiday symbolism. Condition ranges from Good to Very Fine overall, with some cards showing corner wear, light creasing, or minor surface wear consistent with handling and postal use. The multi-figure angel tree scene, violin-playing angel, and holly-framed harbor composition are the strongest individual pieces in the grouping. (13). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-120 224 224 U.S., Christmas Postcards, incl. Embossed Bells, Holly, and Scenic Winter Designs | 1907 to 1913 Lot of 22 chromolithograph Christmas postcards, primarily used and postally cancelled, bearing 1¢ green Washington stamps with legible postmarks including New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, dated 1907 to 1913. Publishers include a mix of American and European printers, with numerous embossed designs and divided-back issues. Subjects depicted include robin perched on holly branch; embossed bell and wreath motifs; winter village scenes with snow-covered houses; holly-framed landscape vignettes; embossed white-on-white holiday designs; twin bell wreath compositions; large gold bell with holly; evergreen branch framing church scene; bells tied with ribbon and mistletoe; architectural winter scenes with illuminated church; cherubs with bells; child building snowman; Santa with children in snowy landscape; holly and berry decorative panels; New Year clock motif with floral border; double bell compositions with ribbon; sleigh and winter landscape imagery; and additional floral and holiday greeting designs. The group reflects early 20th-century Christmas postcard production emphasizing decorative motifs, embossed textures, and winter pastoral themes alongside traditional holiday symbolism. Condition ranges from Good to Very Fine overall, with some cards showing corner wear, light creasing, or minor surface wear consistent with handling and postal use. The embossed white- on-white example, twin bell wreath designs, and snowman scene are the strongest individual pieces in the grouping. (22). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������� Est. $75-120