Archives International Auctions - Auction 113 May 27, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 113 49 May 27, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Ephemera - Postcards - Thanksgiving 229 229 U.S., Thanksgiving Postcards, incl. Embossed Turkey, Harvest, and Patriotic Designs | 1908 to 1912 Lot of 19 chromolithograph Thanksgiving postcards, primarily used and postally cancelled, bearing 1¢ green Washington stamps with legible postmarks including New York, New Jersey, and Vermont, dated 1908 to 1912. Publishers include a mix of American and European printers, with several embossed designs and divided-back issues typical of the period. Subjects depicted include Pilgrim-era Thanksgiving scene with figures at doorway; child leading large turkey; ornate harvest wreath with pumpkins and farm vignette; minimalist turkey vignette with verse; embossed greeting with fruit and turkey motif; whimsical child riding turkey; floral Thanksgiving greeting with violet tones; multiple turkey portraits in naturalistic settings; patriotic turkey with American flag; child herding turkeys in rural landscape; turkey beside proclamation document and harvest still life; laurel wreath framing turkey; gilt-background turkey with roses; coastal scene with ship and stylized turkey; pair of strutting turkeys; farmyard scene with child and chicks; and additional floral and harvest-themed compositions. The group reflects early 20th-century Thanksgiving imagery emphasizing harvest abundance, patriotism, and rural Americana. 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 Pilgrim scene, patriotic flag turkey, and embossed harvest wreath designs are the strongest individual pieces in the grouping. (19). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $80-120 Ephemera - Postcards - Valentine’s Day & Holidays 230 230 U.S., Valentine and St. Patrick’s Day Postcards, incl. Embossed Clover and Romantic Scenes | 1906 to 1916 Lot of 10 chromolithograph and real photo postcards, primarily used and postally cancelled, bearing 1¢ green Washington stamps with legible postmarks including New York and other U.S. locations, dated 1906 to 1916. Publishers include a mix of American and European printers, with several embossed holiday greeting designs and standard divided-back issues. Subjects depicted include real photo scene of a couple seated together; Valentine cherubs within floral border; St. Patrick’s Day design with crossed pipes and shamrocks; romantic interior scene of a courting couple; embossed Irish girl with harp and shamrocks; shamrock-shaped landscape with handshake motif; Valentine heart with roses and birds; Irish coastal scene with harp and top hat; humorous Valentine of children with toy rifle; and Irish harp flag with “Erin go bragh.” The group reflects early 20th-century holiday and romantic greeting themes, including Irish-American cultural imagery and Valentine 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 real photo couple card and the embossed Irish girl with harp are the strongest individual pieces in the grouping. (10). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������������� Est. $50-80 Ephemera - Railroad Journals & Books Alabama, Georgia, & Missouri 231 231 Atlanta and West Point Railroad Co & Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, 1899-1858, Rule Book and Train Condition Documentation Alabama, Georgia, and Missouri, Lot of 2 Railroad Books, Includes an 1899 to 1900 timetable book used by railroad to record if trains left and took off on time as well as the attached cars and their ID#s, Fine to VF condition; and, a 1958 had cover booklet, “Rules of the Operation Department” from the Atlanta and West Point Railroad Co., that is 162 pages with illustrations of the lights on trains as well as the various signal flags and their meaning. VF to XF condition. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-100 Ephemera - Territorial Prison Montana 232 232 MT. Warden’s Receipt for Prisoners, 1888, Issued Government Prison Document Deer Lodge, Montana, December 7, 1888. Warden’s Receipt for Prisoners form from the United States Penitentiary, documenting the transfer and receipt of prisoner Alvin J. Warren, received from John B. Carruthers, Sheriff of Madison County, and signed by Warden . Warren was sentenced to 10 years for Voluntary Manslaughter, Printed form completed in manuscript, noting term of confinement and signed by the warden. A scarce piece of penal system ephemera reflecting late 19th century prison administration. Condition is XF to AU with minor handling and fold marks consistent with age. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-120