Lot 467

Lot Antique Photos, War Ephemera, Money Order, Etc

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Lot Antique Photos, War Ephemera, Money Order, Etc

Estimate: $100 - $200

Starting Bid: $50

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by Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
July 25, 2026 11:00 AM CDT
Live Auction
7232 N. Western Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60645

The lot consists of a variety of antique ephemera from the U.S. civil war, World War I, World War II, and more. Please note that some, if not all of the newspapers are older reproductions. There are 2 antique photo albums of mostly carte de visite, including some tin types and a faded Abraham Lincoln visiting card. The ephemera also includes a framed U.S. Marine Corps prize money order from 1866 for the U.S.S. Santiago de Cuba capturing the steamer A.D. Vance, a Students Army Training Corps class photo from 1918, letters to and from John R. Wilbur including a Genealogical History Chart, reproduction historical newspapers including 1968 space travel, 1945 Great War Ends, an American Institute of Technology class photo from 1918 and more. The largest visiting card photo albums measure 6" x 4 3/4" x 2 3/8". The items have various wear, including fading, creases, tears, and stains. Otherwise, the lot is in overall good condition. In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding in-house shipping procedures.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $49 $5
$50 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
$500 $1,999 $50
$2,000 $4,999 $100
$5,000 $9,999 $250
$10,000 + $1,000