[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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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

American Historical Ephemera & Photography

[EPHEMERA]. A group of 52 RPPCs & photographs of automobiles, bicycles, and motorbikes.

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