Scarce RPPC of Small Gold Placer Operation - MONITOR in Action

Offered is this fine vintage real photo postcard showing a small hydralic mining operation in action, small monitor is directed at creek bank, note senders comments. Hand written quill ink writing on the back reads as follows: No. 1 / This is taken with Jack’s camera. On Old Glory – Showing part of cut. And Jack at nozzle. Writing on reverse reads:

"This is where we began to wash out in May and went down to end of twenty sluice boxes. Maybe it will give you some idea that we done some business while I was boss. Even if we only got $450.00."

Note: This would equate to about 28 ounces of gold at $16.00 per ounce, which is what it traded for in those days. This is a great shot, and I believe it is Alaska or the Yukon Territory.

Priced at $125.00

Gold Rush era Street Scene RPPC of TENAKEE, ALASKA – Blankenberg Photo

Offered is another very nice AZO Real Photo Postcard, showing a close up view of a Street Scene in Tenakee, Alaska. Caption reads: STREET SCENE, TENAKEE / BLANKENBERG / PHOTO.

Image shows a fantastic approximately 50' wide wooden boardwalk with basic Victorian wooden Commercial structures, no doubt a summer day, groups of children, merchants and a fellow resting out front of the Tenakee Post Office. Other signs read: GENERAL MERCHANDISE – ROOMS & COTTAGES FOR RENT --- TENAKEE SUPPLY STORE – ROOMS & COTTAGES FOR RENT --- ?? SPRINGS RESTAURANT --- TILLICUM CLUB --- BAKERY.

A super photograph from the Skagway Alaska area, during the Gold Rush.

Priced at $150.00

Foreign RPPC of Early BSA MOTORCYCLE & GROUP OF PEOPLE

Offered is this super Real Photo Postcard showing a group of people surrounding an Early BSA Motorcycle, appears to be in the 1930s and somewhere in Europe between the two great wars, not sure of the language on the back or what it translates, maybe you know? A super shot and in excellent condition. Bike no doubt belongs to the tough looking chap at far right in white shirt, with his girlfriend and her friend seated on bike. Add to your collection today.

Priced at $125.00

Vintage 1931 - Original Mounted PHOTO European BALLERINAS

Offered is this hard to find subject in vintage photographs, a group of Ballerinas posing for the camera. It is signed by the photographer at the lower right Kriagman? 1931. Not sure where this was taken, but I believe somewhere in Eastern Europe, Croatia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, just not sure. Seven Beautiful ladies in a line up on there tippy toes! Actual photograph measures 9 ¼” x 7 1/4” mount has been trimmed, overall photo and mount in very good condition. Sepia Toned as made, no info or writing on reverse side.

Priced at $50.00

Vintage 1931 - Original Mounted PHOTO European GYPSY TROUPE

Offered is another hard to find subject in vintage photographs, a group of Gypsy Troupe dancers also posing for the camera. It is signed by the photographer at the lower right Kriagman? 1931. Not sure where this was taken, but I like the previous lot I also believe this was taken somewhere in Eastern Europe, Croatia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, just not sure. Both of these photos came together out of Vancouver B.C. Seven young dancers posing for photo, with their fancy flowing dresses, pants and get ups. Each is holding a Castaneda over their heads! Actual photograph measures 9 ¼” x 7 1/4”, overall photo and mount in very good condition, no info or writing on reverse side. Sepia Toned as made, a super picture for your collection.

Priced at $50.00

Art Deco - Unique 1920’s Original PENCIL View AMERICAN THEATER – BELLINGHAM, WA.


Offered in this Rare & Unique original Artist pencil rendering of the front view of the American Theater once located on Cornwall Ave., in Bellingham, Washington, now the old downtown J.C. Penny building is there now, next to the Bellingham National Bank building, which when looking at this view, would be the building, (which is still there) adjacent to the right. As you can see, whoever did this wonderful drawing was a profession in his or her field.

It is done on heavy cardstock and measures 22” x 30” there are some stains etc, but overall in is very nice and would make a wonderful framed addition to any Theater or artist pencil rendition collection. This theater was built in the early years of vaudeville and was one of many theaters in and around Bellingham, most have unfortunately been torn down, luckily, the Mt. Baker has been saved and wonderfully restored. The American Theater was not so lucky. However here is rare glimpse of what was once a proud and popular theater, and ready for your collection.

Priced at $500.00

May 1914 Letterhead – SCHWABACHER BROS. GROCERS – BEET SUGAR

Offered is an original letterhead dating May, 22, 1914, from the Schwabacher Bros & Co. of Seattle, Wash. The top of the letterhead shows a logo of their Happy Home Brand, used on their canned goods and other wording reads – Manufacturers, Importers & Tobacconists / Wholesale Grocers – 300-308 Occidental Ave. Cor. Main St. Established 1869, Sold To J. H. Oltman 24th & Lane, 1 Sk Beet Sugar, 100 (pounds) 4.60 Paid June 3. It is printed on bright pink paper, Large bold lettering towards the bottom reads SUGAR, paper color probably to coincide with the color of beets for bookkeeping ease, as no doubt their product line was vast!

It is in good condition with some folds, and small holes, watermarked paper form shows Eagle logo and PARSONS PAPER CO.

Priced at $7.50