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Lot 189

[EPHEMERA]. A group of 52 RPPCs & photographs of automobiles, bicycles, and motorbikes.
Sale 1136 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Lots Open
Mar 27, 2023
Lots Close
Apr 4, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$300 - 500
Price Realized
$2,142
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[EPHEMERA]. A group of 52 RPPCs & photographs of automobiles, bicycles, and motorbikes.

The lot is comprised of approx. 33 real photo postcards, 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in., or smaller, several unused, and 19 silver gelatin photographs and snapshots, 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in., or smaller. Many of the scenes are identified in the negative. 

Highlighted titles/scenes include: 6 RPPCs of the 1911 Santa Monica, CA, Auto Races, each credited to H.F. Rile. -- Cyclists getting ready to race. -- Multiple views of adults and children with bicycles and tricycles. -- A cycling team. -- Multiple views of automobiles. -- Multiple views of motorbikes and motorcycles. -- Composite image showing the packing of a motorcycle. -- Exterior view of an Indian Motorcycle Store. 

Together, 52 real photo postcards and photographs. Condition generally fair to very good. Some with corner and edge wear, toning, trimmed edges, and album residue to verso.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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