2024 May Timed Auction

Auction Details

Day 1
Lots 1000-1051 Art
1052-1073 Jewelry
1074-1097 Collectibles
1098-1113 Souvenir Plates, China, Flatware
1114-1123 Houseware/Décor
1124-1152 Advertising
1153-1166 Electronic Devices, Medical, Professional Equipment
1167-1175 Antiques, Wood boxes, Salvaged Items
1176-1204 Grocery Display, Kitchen, Pantry
1205-1264 Bottles
1265-1272 Saloon
1273-1275 Gaming
1276-1279 Tobacciana
1280-1297 Cowboy/Old West
1298-1328 Hunting, Fishing, Sports
1329-1344 Toys, Model Railroading
1345-1386 Entertainment, Hollywood, Theatre, Music
1387-1390 Worlds Fairs/Expos
1391-1429 Maps/Travel/Automotive
1430-1440 School Yearbooks/Diplomas/Degrees - Education
1441-1530 Books
1531-1567 Photography
1568-1643 Postcards
1644-1669 Philatellic
1670-1673 Express/Wells Fargo
1674-1730 General Ephemera by Locale
1731-1735 NASA - Space
1736-1745 Boy Scouts and Fraternal Organizations
1746-1758 Political
1759-1779 Militaria
1780-1785 Firearms, Weapons


Day 2

Lot 2000-2009 Native Americana
2010-2086 Mining
2087-2123 Numismatic
2124-2515 Stocks & Bonds
2516-2752 Railroadiana
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First Day Issue, MIlitary Humor and Imprinted Stamp Covers 1878-1940s [172193]1659 - First Day Issue, MIlitary Humor and Imprinted Stamp Covers 1878-1940s [172193]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19. 1. Three Military cartoon WWII era envelopes-unused. 2. Ten generic covers imprinted with 2 and 3 cent Washington embossed stamps and the
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to m****y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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US First Day Cover Collection, 130 [181826]1660 - US First Day Cover Collection, 130 [181826]
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About 130 US first day covers. 1930's 15, 1940's 15, 1950's 40, 1960's 56, 1970's 3, 1980's 1, 1990's 1. See photo.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*******3 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Foreign First Day Coin Covers [171087]1661 - Foreign First Day Coin Covers [171087]
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A box of about 200 first day covers with coins from countries around the world. Circa 1960s-1970s. Packaged two to a page with descriptions of the coi
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*********m for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Elko Cover  Fort Ruby Colonel Moore - Bad Guy or Good Guy? [168352]1662 - Elko Cover Fort Ruby Colonel Moore - Bad Guy or Good Guy? [168352]
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Extensive biography of Colonel JB Moore; which the consignor has proven by signatures. Controversial Fort Ruby commander, political controversy, part
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Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to w*******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Camel Express Cover Cancel, 1935 [178986]1663 - Camel Express Cover Cancel, 1935 [178986]
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1935 The Camel Express cancel on cover with Camel Express cachet sticker. Foxing on verso with some front bleedthru. Fort Tejon California
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8****s for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Nevada City Calif. Covers (4) [178387]1664 - Nevada City Calif. Covers (4) [178387]
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Covers (4) from Nevada City California, They're from the 1920s & 1930s. Please see photos for more details. Nevada City California
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to D*****h for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Antarctica and Deep Freeze Covers, 12 [181824]1665 - Antarctica and Deep Freeze Covers, 12 [181824]
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12 c. 1956-57 cover with frigid cancels. Byrd Station US Navy Operation Deep Freeze, Pole Station Antarctica, Little Americana Antarctica.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Masonic Cacheted Covers, 35 [181828]1666 - Masonic Cacheted Covers, 35 [181828]
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35 c. 1961-71 mostly US Masonic cacheted covers, several are first day.
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to r******W for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Philatelic Specialty Covers, 30 [181822]1667 - Philatelic Specialty Covers, 30 [181822]
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About 30 US covers, c. 1928-66 and mostly older. Cachets both imprinted and stamped, stamp blocks, souvenir sheet, air mail, special delivery etc. See
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Postmaster Covers, 16, c. 1931-32 [1818323]1668 - Postmaster Covers, 16, c. 1931-32 [1818323]
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16 c. 1931-32 postmaster covers. Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Lake Placid, Brooklyn, Chicago, Toledo, Detroit, Cleveland, NYC etc. Some with multiple stamps
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b********t.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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US Imprinted Stamp Covers, 40 [181827]1669 - US Imprinted Stamp Covers, 40 [181827]
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About 40 US imprinted stamp cover,some unused.1 4/10th cent to 15 cent. Regular and business sizes. See photo.
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********t.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Check Paid to Wells Fargo, 1879 [178724]1670 - Check Paid to Wells Fargo, 1879 [178724]
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1879 check paid to Wells Fargo and Co. for $300 in gold on Jacobs Bank in Tucson. Signed by David Neahan who ran a freight forwarding business in Yuma
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Adams & Co. Express Check Collection, 4 [175720]1671 - Adams & Co. Express Check Collection, 4 [175720]
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4 Adams and Co. Express c. 1854 checks. 1 is issued to H W Butterfield. Is he related to John Butterfield of American Express? San Francisco Californ
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p****5 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express Wax Seal Hand Stamp. 1885 [170151]1672 - Wells Fargo & Co. Express Wax Seal Hand Stamp. 1885 [170151]
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/ATLANTIC/1885/DEPARTMENT/EXPRESS. brass receiving hand stamp with wood handle. Approx. 7/8" diameter x 4" length...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m****y for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Wells Fargo Collection [174411]1673 - Wells Fargo Collection [174411]
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5 pieces of Wells Fargo ephemera.1877 Lorenz & Meigs Esq., Bodega, CA letter with Wells Fargo & Co content. 1901 commission envelope "G...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*******3 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Check assortment, 50, c.1873-1942 [178984]1674 - Check assortment, 50, c.1873-1942 [178984]
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About 50 c. 1873-1942 mostly older check, issued and not issued. NY, IA, PA, CT, KS etc. See photo.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to O*********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Bank of America Check, 1878 [159445]1675 - Bank of America Check, 1878 [159445]
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Bank of America gold check for 150 dollars. Dated September 2, 1878. Has adhesive revenue stamp on the left side. Signed by DeGroot, possibly Henry De
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m****y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Lawlor & Rowe Paper Banking Signs, 2 [156233]1676 - Lawlor & Rowe Paper Banking Signs, 2 [156233]
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2 Talk About Money/With Lawlor & Rowe paper signs. 11x21". Stains and nail holes. Please inspect, sold as is. Stuart Mackenzie Mon...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Fire Protection Publications (5) [148451]1677 - Fire Protection Publications (5) [148451]
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Lot of 5 Fire Protection Publications. A) Agents' and Inspectors' Pocket-Book of Fire Protection, Second Edition, by George Velten Seeb. P...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Chinese Receipts (3) [180348]1678 - Chinese Receipts (3) [180348]
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Three retail receipts from Chinese retail businesses. From the 1930s. In nice readable condition. Please see photos for more details. China
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Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to p********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Diaries, Passport, Photos of a Swedish Woman [181572]1679 - Diaries, Passport, Photos of a Swedish Woman [181572]
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US Passport of Maria Louisa Brander, born in Sweden 1862, 1953 travelogue to NYC, Queen Mary, Italy etc. 2 old lady photos 6.5x4", 1934 diary, ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*********3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Property Deed, 1731 British [181571]1680 - Property Deed, 1731 British [181571]
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1731 property deed during the reign of King George II, 1731. Handwritten on parchment or vellum. 23x26". United Kingdom
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to m****y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Signed Letter by Sir Robert Anderson, 1901 [158342]1681 - Signed Letter by Sir Robert Anderson, 1901 [158342]
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1901 letter signed by Robert Anderson. Letter regarding his recent resignation from C. I. D. "Sir Robert Anderson KCB was the second Assistant ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to n*****s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Paul's Courage Bible Page in Old English [180148]1682 - Paul's Courage Bible Page in Old English [180148]
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A page from the Bible Acts 20-28 titled "Paul's Courage." This appears to be printed in Old English. The page (Printed on both sides) ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d********s.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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US Industry & Labor Ephemera  [161657]1683 - US Industry & Labor Ephemera [161657]
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1944 Boeing Labor Relations Agreement booklet. 1968-71 IU of Operating Engineers agreement booklet. 1925 The Industrial Pioneer. 1908 St. Louis Waiter
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to T********0 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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American Radio Relay League Award Certificate, 1964 [157898]1684 - American Radio Relay League Award Certificate, 1964 [157898]
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Public Service Award certificate from the American Radio Relay League, Inc. Award to Harold Thomson for his work in connection with an earthquake in A
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Olive City, AT Check, 1863, Very Rare [178729]1685 - Olive City, AT Check, 1863, Very Rare [178729]
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Very rare,1863 u/i check with woodblock vignette by Loomis. Olive City was a town on the Colorado River, not the same as c. 1885 Olive City which was
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p****5 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Indian Trader Checks, 5 [178727]1686 - Indian Trader Checks, 5 [178727]
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5 Indian trader mostly pictorial checks. 1883 T Connell, 1888 and 1900 J H Sherborne, 1897 Florer & Bannerman,1904 Arizona Co-Op. Arizona
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p****5 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Inyo Canal Letter Signed by S. Bishop MD, 1889 [181415]1687 - Inyo Canal Letter Signed by S. Bishop MD, 1889 [181415]
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1889 Nevada State Insane Asylum letterhead regarding payment of $75 for shares of Inyo Canal stock. Signed by S. Bishop MD, a possible relative of Bis
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to L******8 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Bodie Banking Trio [181266]1688 - Bodie Banking Trio [181266]
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2 1904J S Cain Co. receipts, 1896 Bullion & Exchange buy order for 100 Bodie, limit 30 cents. Bodie California
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to j******U for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Docs of Alpha Mining Company & Greenville Meat Market [175631]1689 - Docs of Alpha Mining Company & Greenville Meat Market [175631]
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Lot includes: 1x hand written letter and envelope, on Greenville Meat Market letterhead, from W.C. Corbett (proprietor of the Meat Market) to Mr. Fran
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****6 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Bank of La Porte Britton & Rey Checks (2) [181085]1690 - Bank of La Porte Britton & Rey Checks (2) [181085]
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Lot of 2 c1884-85 Bank of La Porte checks to Britten & Rey. Where these checks to pay for the printing of the banks checks? These checks do have...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******U for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Tocsin Newspaper 1894 - RARE! [63114]1691 - Tocsin Newspaper 1894 - RARE! [63114]
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The Toscin Newspaper. 1894 Issue discussing Los Angeles politics. Note paper condition issues. On Mat Board (not adhered) with plastic covers. Cal
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Estimate : 20.00 - 70.00
Sold to p********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Business Letters From 1920s-1930s (Several) [180740]1692 - Business Letters From 1920s-1930s (Several) [180740]
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Business letter group from the 1920s & 1930s. Several Oakland California business , even a wallpaper company that sent its correspondence on, wh...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Pasadena Ephemera Collection, 25 [178592]1693 - Pasadena Ephemera Collection, 25 [178592]
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About 25 pieces of Pasadena ephemera. Original and repro photos including workers, Valley Hunt Club, house, storefront, assorted postcards etc. See ph
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*******h for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Pearson Springs Ledger Sheet 1883 [113589]1694 - Pearson Springs Ledger Sheet 1883 [113589]
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Ledger sheet for the business of Pearson Springs for the year ending November 1st, 1883. Inside list bills due to numerous merchants like Wamboldt Bro
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Eugene Kelly/San Francisco Letter from 1859 [173851]1695 - Eugene Kelly/San Francisco Letter from 1859 [173851]
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Portion of a letter handwritten/signed by Eugene Kelly, stating to the recipient that he was getting out of the dry goods business to go into the bank
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bullock's Department Store Founder Ephemera [135937]1696 - Bullock's Department Store Founder Ephemera [135937]
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John G. Bullock rose from a humble beginning, working as a boy of eleven in a grocery store to the Presidency of Bullock's retail stores of Sout...
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La Porte Tax Doc. Archive, Plumas [175670]1697 - La Porte Tax Doc. Archive, Plumas [175670]
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Lot (x16) State and County Tax Receipts and Poll Tax Receipts from Sierra and Plumas Counties, California, with several for lots situated in La Porte.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****6 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Kansas Territory Business Card [178726]1698 - Kansas Territory Business Card [178726]
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c. 1860's business card from Whitney House in Kansas Territory. This was the last stop on the way to Pike's Peak when traveling from the Eas...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t***6 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Boston, Mass. Receipts mostly 1880-95 (200+) [179974]1699 - Boston, Mass. Receipts mostly 1880-95 (200+) [179974]
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Over 200 receipts from Boston, Mass., mostly to H.A. Pond, c1880-95. Boston Massachusetts
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Hennessey Mercantile Company Letter [161579]1700 - Hennessey Mercantile Company Letter [161579]
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Letter from Iditarod Alaska to the Hennessey Mercantile Company of Butte Montana dated August 4th, 1912. The Hennessy Company was a mercantile busines
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Kinna & Jacks Hardware & Stove Manual, 1879 [174525]1701 - Kinna & Jacks Hardware & Stove Manual, 1879 [174525]
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1879 Kinna and Jack's hardware and stove manual with stove illustrations. Unbound, pages have edge wear. Please inspect. Butte City Montana
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Helena, MT Territory Land Grant c1872 [178782]1702 - Helena, MT Territory Land Grant c1872 [178782]
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A land grant for 160 acres of Helena, MT Territory, dated July 2, 1862, described as "An act donating Public Lands to the several States and Te...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to h****y for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Missoula Hotel Articles of Incorporation and Report, 2 [164908]1703 - Missoula Hotel Articles of Incorporation and Report, 2 [164908]
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Articles of incorporation from The Savoy Company. Annual report Margaret Hotel, 1912. Montana Missoula Missoula Montana
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Scandinavian American Bank Annual Report 1911 [165013]1704 - Scandinavian American Bank Annual Report 1911 [165013]
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1911 Scandinavian American State Bank 1911 annual report. Signed by John Dahlgren as cashier, possibly the president too. Montana Missoula Missou
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Correspondences to Virginia City (30) [178603]1705 - Correspondences to Virginia City (30) [178603]
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About 30 c. 1870's interesting correspondences in Virginia City, Montana from Idaho, Utah etc. Some pictorial, mostly related to S R Buford and ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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H B Bryant Journal/Day Book, NYC to Montana, c. 1859-1878 [174521]1706 - H B Bryant Journal/Day Book, NYC to Montana, c. 1859-1878 [174521]
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Unbound H B Bryant journal/day book starts in New York in 1859 then progresses to Virginia City, MT in 1878. 12x7.5". Montana
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m****y for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Montana & Idaho Lists of Government Officers (13) [178543]1707 - Montana & Idaho Lists of Government Officers (13) [178543]
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Ephemera from the states of Montana and Idaho, showing the many government officer on handwritten lists. Please see photos for more details. Montana
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Montana & Yellowstone Ephemera [178743]1708 - Montana & Yellowstone Ephemera [178743]
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About 20 pieces of Montana and Yellowstone etc. pieces. Postcards, labels, chromolitho, Montana map 7.25x10.75", original moose art 3.75x9.5&qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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