Archives International Auctions - Auction 113 May 27, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 113 48 May 27, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 225 225 U.S., Santa Claus Postcards, incl. Figural, Folk, and European- Style Christmas Designs | 1908 to 1909 Lot of 6 chromolithograph Christmas postcards, primarily used and postally cancelled, bearing 1¢ green Washington stamps with legible postmarks including New York and Massachusetts, dated 1908 to 1909. Publishers include Raphael Tuck & Sons and other American and European printers, with a mix of standard divided-back and earlier undivided-back formats. Subjects depicted include Santa beside child’s bed delivering gifts; bearded Father Christmas figure with children and toys; Santa carrying children on his shoulders in winter scene; Santa emerging from large chrysanthemum flower holding gifts; robed Father Christmas walking through snowy landscape with staff; and richly dressed Santa in ornate coat carrying basket of toys. The group reflects early 20th-century Santa imagery, including both traditional American Santa Claus and European Father Christmas representations with varied costume styles and folkloric elements. 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, including one example with edge loss. The chrysanthemum Santa, shoulder-carrying Santa scene, and ornate European-style figure are the strongest individual pieces in the grouping. (6). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $120-180 Ephemera - Postcards - Easter 226 226 U.S., Easter Postcards, incl. Embossed Rabbit, Chick, and Farmyard Scenes | 1909 to 1911 Lot of 9 chromolithograph Easter postcards, primarily used and postally cancelled, bearing 1¢ green Washington stamps with legible postmarks including New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, dated 1909 to 1911. Publishers include a mix of American and European printers, with several embossed holiday greeting designs and standard divided-back issues. Subjects depicted include pastoral landscape with sheep in gilt frame; rabbit emerging from decorated egg with chick and clover; child feeding chicks in garden setting; Art Nouveau style profile with floral motifs; rabbit holding decorated Easter egg among flowers; rabbits pulling flower cart; rabbit driving toy automobile with eggs; farmyard scene with rooster and hen; and embossed Easter greeting with child and rabbit motif. The group reflects early 20th- century Easter imagery combining pastoral, religious, and whimsical themes popular in holiday postcard production. 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 rabbit in automobile scene and the gilt-framed pastoral landscape are the strongest individual pieces in the grouping. (9). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $50-80 Ephemera - Postcards - New Year & Holiday 227 227 U.S., NewYear and Holiday Postcards, incl. Embossed 1904 and 1907 Designs & Figural Scenes | 1907 to 1912 Lot of 11 chromolithograph holiday postcards, primarily used and postally cancelled, bearing 1¢ green Washington stamps with legible postmarks including New York and New Jersey, dated 1907 to 1912. Publishers include a mix of American and European printers, with several embossed designs and divided-back issues, including examples with German-language greetings such as “Prosit Neujahr.” Subjects depicted include gnome figures adjusting a clock for New Year; winged figure with polar bear and “good luck” motif; floral clock wreath design; pastoral landscape with horseshoe and flowers; angel decorating Christmas tree; romantic reunion scene with soldier and family; child with basket of flowers at doorway; ornate “1904” New Year typographic design; patriotic floral arrangement with flags; “1907” gilt New Year design with bells; and rolling clock with forget-me-nots and New Year verse. The group reflects early 20th-century New Year and holiday imagery, combining symbolic timekeeping motifs, good luck emblems, and sentimental domestic scenes. 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 1904 and 1907 designs and the figural clock scene are the strongest individual pieces in the grouping. (11). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $60-100 Ephemera - Postcards - Patriotic 228 228 U.S., GeorgeWashington Patriotic Postcards, incl. Independence Hall & Washington Taking Command Scenes | 1907 to 1911 Lot of 11 chromolithograph patriotic postcards, primarily used and postally cancelled, bearing 1¢ green and 2¢ red Washington stamps, with legible postmarks including New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, dated 1907 to 1911. Publishers include Raphael Tuck & Sons and other American and European printers, with several standard divided-back issues and patriotic series examples. Subjects depicted include portrait medallions of George Washington framed by flags and ribbons; Washington on horseback in military dress; Washington’s Birthday commemorative designs with cherries and banners; Civil War memorial imagery with crossed flags and cannon; Independence Hall in Philadelphia; Washington taking command of the Continental Army; patriotic wreaths with flags and medals; and Washington alongside Mount Vernon imagery. The group reflects early 20th-century patriotic commemorative themes tied to Washington’s legacy and national identity. Condition ranges from Good to Very Fine overall, with some cards showing corner wear, light creasing, or postal handling consistent with use. The Independence Hall example and the Washington taking command scene are the strongest individual pieces in the grouping. (11). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. Est. $75-120