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200+ Halloween Snapshots. 1940s–1960s.
Lot 289
200+ Halloween Snapshots. 1940s–1960s.
Estimate
$800 - $1,200
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$400
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[CHRISTMAS]. Sixteen RPPCs and photos.
Lot 290
[CHRISTMAS]. Sixteen RPPCs and photos.
Estimate
$100 - $150
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$50
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Halloween Group Photos. Early 20th century.
Lot 291
Halloween Group Photos. Early 20th century.
Estimate
$100 - $200
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$50
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Group of 12 Silhouette, Mirror, and Double Exposure Photographs and RPPCs
Lot 292
Group of 12 Silhouette, Mirror, and Double Exposure Photographs and RPPCs
Estimate
$200 - $300
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$100
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Group of 13 paper moon RPPCs.
Lot 293
Group of 13 paper moon RPPCs.
Estimate
$500 - $700
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$250
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Group of 32 Photo Booth Photographs of Various Sizes. 20th Century.
Lot 294
Group of 32 Photo Booth Photographs of Various Sizes. 20th Century.
Estimate
$100 - $200
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$50
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Arcade photo of men with a gun.
Lot 295
Arcade photo of men with a gun.
Estimate
$50 - $100
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$25
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Group of 35 assorted arcade, costume, and Native American postcards and snapshots.
Lot 296
Group of 35 assorted arcade, costume, and Native American postcards and snapshots.
Estimate
$100 - $200
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$50
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Arcade Photos, Photo-booths, & Painted Backdrop Photographs, RPPC. Circa early 20th century.
Lot 297
Arcade Photos, Photo-booths, & Painted Backdrop Photographs, RPPC. Circa early 20th century.
Estimate
$200 - $300
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$100
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Kelty, Edward J. (1888—1967). Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Circus in New York’s Mammoth New Coliseum in the Bronx. New York: Century, 1
Lot 298
Kelty, Edward J. (1888—1967). Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Circus in New York’s Mammoth New Coliseum in the Bronx. New York: Century, 1
Estimate
$300 - $500
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$150
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KELTY, Edward J. (1888-1967). Pair of Century Circus Photographs. New York: Century Photographers, 1920s.
Lot 299
KELTY, Edward J. (1888-1967). Pair of Century Circus Photographs. New York: Century Photographers, 1920s.
Estimate
$200 - $400
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$100
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KELTY, Edward J. (1888-1967). Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Madison Square Garden. New York: Century, 1931.
Lot 300
KELTY, Edward J. (1888-1967). Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Madison Square Garden. New York: Century, 1931.
Estimate
$300 - $500
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$150
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Kelty, Edward J. (1888—1967). The World's Foremost Mid-Air Marvels. Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey. New York: Century, 1935.
Lot 301
Kelty, Edward J. (1888—1967). The World's Foremost Mid-Air Marvels. Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey. New York: Century, 1935.
Estimate
$300 - $500
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$150
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Kelty, Edward J. (1888—1967). Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Concert Band. New York: Century, 1927.
Lot 302
Kelty, Edward J. (1888—1967). Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Concert Band. New York: Century, 1927.
Estimate
$200 - $400
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$100
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Contortionist Dancer Photographs / Rose Heatherly. New York & San Francisco: V.p.,1930s.
Lot 303
Contortionist Dancer Photographs / Rose Heatherly. New York & San Francisco: V.p.,1930s.
Estimate
$200 - $300
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$100
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Group of Color Photographs of Contortionists. [U.S], Late 20th Century
Lot 304
Group of Color Photographs of Contortionists. [U.S], Late 20th Century
Estimate
$100 - $200
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$50
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Sideshow Performer RPPCs and CDVs. Early 20th century.
Lot 305
Sideshow Performer RPPCs and CDVs. Early 20th century.
Estimate
$200 - $400
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$100
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Sideshow Attraction Photographs. 1947.
Lot 306
Sideshow Attraction Photographs. 1947.
Estimate
$300 - $500
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$150
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[SIDESHOW]. Group of 4 Kobel photos and a postcard.
Lot 307
[SIDESHOW]. Group of 4 Kobel photos and a postcard.
Estimate
$100 - $200
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Lot of 16 photos of strongwomen and circus performers.
Lot 308
Lot of 16 photos of strongwomen and circus performers.
Estimate
$150 - $250
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$80
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RPPC of Betty Broadbent, Tattooed Lady.
Lot 309
RPPC of Betty Broadbent, Tattooed Lady.
Estimate
$150 - $250
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$80
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Kelty, Edward J. (1888—1967). Buck Baker’s Trick Ford’s. Elmira, NY. New York: Century, 1932.
Lot 310
Kelty, Edward J. (1888—1967). Buck Baker’s Trick Ford’s. Elmira, NY. New York: Century, 1932.
Estimate
$300 - $500
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$150
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ARCARIS, Gustavo. Cabinet card portrait.
Lot 311
ARCARIS, Gustavo. Cabinet card portrait.
Estimate
$250 - $350
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$125
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Buffalo Bill Panoramic Cast Photograph. Circa 1910s.
Lot 312
Buffalo Bill Panoramic Cast Photograph. Circa 1910s.
Estimate
$5,000 - $7,000
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$2,500
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Two Photographs of Little People.
Lot 313
Two Photographs of Little People.
Estimate
$80 - $150
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$40
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[LITTLE PEOPLE]. Cabinet photo of Gen. Felix Arivos.
Lot 314
[LITTLE PEOPLE]. Cabinet photo of Gen. Felix Arivos.
Estimate
$100 - $200
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$50
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KELTY, Edward J. (1888-1967). Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Combined Circus. New Haven, Conn. 1934.
Lot 315
KELTY, Edward J. (1888-1967). Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Combined Circus. New Haven, Conn. 1934.
Estimate
$200 - $300
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$100
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ECK, Johnny (1911 - 1991). Group of 6 color photos.
Lot 316
ECK, Johnny (1911 - 1991). Group of 6 color photos.
Estimate
$200 - $300
1 Bid
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$100
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Cabinet photo of a woman with playing cards, possibly a fortune teller.
Lot 317
Cabinet photo of a woman with playing cards, possibly a fortune teller.
Estimate
$125 - $250
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$70
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Skull and bones cabinet card photograph.
Lot 318
Skull and bones cabinet card photograph.
Estimate
$400 - $600
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$200
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X-Ray Image of Bicephalic Snake. Los Angeles Zoo Archives, 20th Century.
Lot 319
X-Ray Image of Bicephalic Snake. Los Angeles Zoo Archives, 20th Century.
Estimate
$100 - $200
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$50
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Assorted Photographs and RPPCs with Odd & Eccentric Subjects.
Lot 320
Assorted Photographs and RPPCs with Odd & Eccentric Subjects.
Estimate
$100 - $200
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$50
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Tintype of boy and "hidden" father.
Lot 321
Tintype of boy and "hidden" father.
Estimate
$50 - $100
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$25
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[SNAKES]. Lot of snapshots of snake handlers and snakes.
Lot 322
[SNAKES]. Lot of snapshots of snake handlers and snakes.
Estimate
$100 - $200
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Seven CDVs of curious subjects.
Lot 323
Seven CDVs of curious subjects.
Estimate
$100 - $150
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$50
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[ODDITY]. Photo of Geo. Lanz, stake driven through torso.
Lot 324
[ODDITY]. Photo of Geo. Lanz, stake driven through torso.
Estimate
$50 - $100
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$25
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Seven CDVs of aboriginal Pacific Island women.
Lot 325
Seven CDVs of aboriginal Pacific Island women.
Estimate
$400 - $600
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$200
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JEFTICHEW, Fedor (1869-1903). Cabinet card portrait of Jo-Jo The Russian Dog-Faced Boy. 
Lot 326
JEFTICHEW, Fedor (1869-1903). Cabinet card portrait of Jo-Jo The Russian Dog-Faced Boy. 
Estimate
$250 - $350
2 Bids
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$225
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Pair of RPPCs of man's head bursting through paper.
Lot 327
Pair of RPPCs of man's head bursting through paper.
Estimate
$150 - $250
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$80
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RPPC of men in blackface popping through paper.
Lot 328
RPPC of men in blackface popping through paper.
Estimate
$100 - $150
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$50
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[OUTLAWS]. Set of Cole Younger Amusement Co. RPPCs.
Lot 329
[OUTLAWS]. Set of Cole Younger Amusement Co. RPPCs.
Estimate
$2,500 - $3,500
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$1,300
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Cabinet photo of a comedy performer.
Lot 330
Cabinet photo of a comedy performer.
Estimate
$100 - $200
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$50
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[HAIR]. Cabinet photo of a woman with very long hair.
Lot 331
[HAIR]. Cabinet photo of a woman with very long hair.
Estimate
$100 - $200
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$50
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[CIRCUS]. Cabinet photo of Alonzo Hiwanda, Iron-Jawed Man.
Lot 332
[CIRCUS]. Cabinet photo of Alonzo Hiwanda, Iron-Jawed Man.
Estimate
$100 - $200
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$50
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Strongwomen Wrestling Troupe Photographs. Early 20th century.
Lot 333
Strongwomen Wrestling Troupe Photographs. Early 20th century.
Estimate
$200 - $400
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$100
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​​​​​​​EWING, Ella (1872 - 1913). Cabinet photo of Ella Ewing, giant woman. 
Lot 334
​​​​​​​EWING, Ella (1872 - 1913). Cabinet photo of Ella Ewing, giant woman. 
Estimate
$125 - $225
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$70
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Exaggeration head CDV of a fisherman.
Lot 335
Exaggeration head CDV of a fisherman.
Estimate
$50 - $100
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$25
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Headless Trick Photography Collection. Europe and the United States, 1850s–1950s.
Lot 336
Headless Trick Photography Collection. Europe and the United States, 1850s–1950s.
Estimate
$60,000 - $90,000
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$30,000
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