American History & Hall of Fame Showcase, June 2024

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Thur, June 6 Lots 1000-1590
Art (1001-1091)
Native Americana (1092-1207)
Jewelry & Watches (1208-1241)
Collectibles (1242-1279)
Books / Antiquarian (1280-1537)
Medical (1538-1543)
Advertising (1544-1580)
Toys & Children (1581-1590)

Fri, June 7 Lots 2000-2550
Maps (2000-2059)
Transportation & Railroad (2060-2550)
Railroad Passes
Stocks (2535-2550)
Railroad, Banking, other

Sat, June 8 Lots 3000-3595
Wells Fargo & Express (3000-3019)
Outlaws & Lawmen (3020-3097
Autographs (3098-3109)
Revolutionary War & Early Military (3110-3130
President Lincoln (3130-3219
JFK Assassination (3220-3248
Black American (3249-3256)
Civil War (3257-3307)
Custer, Gen George A. (3308-3353)
Presidential (3354-3388)
Firearms & Weapons (3389-3467)
Sports / Hall of Fame (3468-3595)
Baseball (3468-3562)
Basketball (3563-3564)
Boxing (3565-3572)
Football (3573-3577)
Other (3578-3595)

Sun, June 9 Lots 4000-4600
Mining (4000-4189)
Numismatics (4190-4314)
Tokens (4315-4329)
World's Fair (4330-4340)
Bottles (4341-4367)
Saloon (4368-4376)
Tobacco (4377-4380)
Gaming (4381-4388)
Cowboy (4389-4392)
Entertainment (4393-4426)
Music (4427-4450)
Photographs (4451-4481)
Ephemera (4482-4569)
Philatelic (4570-4600)
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Virginia Coal Mining Letter, c1750  [169059]4150 - Virginia Coal Mining Letter, c1750 [169059]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An historically important letter from Virginia, detailing the development of the coal mining industry in the state. The owner of a Richmond mine write
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Northport Smelting & Refining Reports and Documents  [164215]4151 - Northport Smelting & Refining Reports and Documents [164215]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection of assay reports and records from Northport Smelting and Refining. c. 1910's-1920's. Assays show high grade silver ore, abo...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 6*****b for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Silver Commission reports 1876 & 1877  [181891]4152 - Silver Commission reports 1876 & 1877 [181891]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver Commission reports from 1876 & 1877. The 1876 volume is 208 pages, has some staining on pages. The 1877 volume is 574 pages, bump damage ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****E for (60.00 + 0.00BP) = 60.00
 
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U.S. Geological - Mining Industry Book c1870  [181040]4153 - U.S. Geological - Mining Industry Book c1870 [181040]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"United States Geological Exploration of the Fortieth Parallel," "III. Mining Industry," by James D. Hague with contributions by...
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Assay Publications (5)  [181894]4154 - Assay Publications (5) [181894]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assay books include Sulphurets What They Are copyright 1867, 120 pages, Hints of Amalgamation 111 pages, copyright 1899, Western Mill& Smelter M...
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Bonanzas and Borrascas, Lingenfelter, 2012, 2 vols  [181666]4155 - Bonanzas and Borrascas, Lingenfelter, 2012, 2 vols [181666]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rich Lingenfelter's classic two volume treatise on "Gold Lust and Silver Sharks" and "Copper Kings and Stock Frenzies". This...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to d****9 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Browne, Mineral Resources West of  Rocky Mtns (and East of RM), 1867, 1868  [181672]4156 - Browne, Mineral Resources West of Rocky Mtns (and East of RM), 1867, 1868 [181672]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The two classic, first-ever for the government reporting of mines and mining in the West. One of the great parts about these two volumes is that Cong
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Burchard's Report of the Director of the Mint, 1880-1884, 5 vols.  [181671]4157 - Burchard's Report of the Director of the Mint, 1880-1884, 5 vols. [181671]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Horatio Burchard's follow-up to Ross Raymond's Minerals Resources West of the Rocky Mountains series. In this critical series, the Bureau co...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Gold & Silver Metallurgy (2) 1887, 98  [182283]4158 - Gold & Silver Metallurgy (2) 1887, 98 [182283]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of nineteenth century books on gold and silver metallurgy. Includes: "The Metallurgy of Silver, Gold, and Mercury in the United States,&...
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Gold Mining Machinery by Tinney 1906  [181778]4159 - Gold Mining Machinery by Tinney 1906 [181778]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold Mining Machinery by W.H. Tinney. This is a rare book, published in 1906. It's 300 pages, plus the advertising pages in the back. The book h...
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Global Discussions of Mineral Industry Books (7)  [181049]4160 - Global Discussions of Mineral Industry Books (7) [181049]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A library of seven books about global discussions of the mineral industry, . Includes: "Economic Relations of Silver to other metals in Argenti...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Hydraulic Mining Books  [181865]4161 - Hydraulic Mining Books [181865]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) "Hydraulic and Placer Mining," by Eugene B. Wilson; hardcover, 234 pages; 1898. 2) "A Practical Treatise on Hydraulic ...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Journeys of Observation Signed Book c1907  [181017]4162 - Journeys of Observation Signed Book c1907 [181017]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Journeys of Observation," by T.A. Rickard (a mining engineer), c1907, signed by the author to then Lake Superior Mining Institute Preside...
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Lieber Assayer's Guide 1852  [181782]4163 - Lieber Assayer's Guide 1852 [181782]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oscar Lieber's first work on a gold and silver. This is a practical directions to assayers, miners and smelters. for tests and assays by heat a...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Miner's Manual 1859  [181789]4164 - Miner's Manual 1859 [181789]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miner's Manual Arithmetic and Surveying, by William Rickard copyright 1859. Book is 225 pages, some bump damage on corners, embossing on boards ...
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Miner's Guide & Metallurgists Directory 1849  [181790]4165 - Miner's Guide & Metallurgists Directory 1849 [181790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Miner's Guide & Metallurgists Directory 1849 by J.W. Orton. The table of contents has the book divided by the types of metal. Because ...
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Mines and Copper Handbooks (2) 1911, 1920  [182270]4166 - Mines and Copper Handbooks (2) 1911, 1920 [182270]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of copper handbooks. Includes: "The Copper Handbook, a Manual of the Copper Industry of the World, Vol. X," Compiled and published ...
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Mines, Miners and Underground Life, Simonin, 1868  [181713]4167 - Mines, Miners and Underground Life, Simonin, 1868 [181713]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic mining work that should be in every mining or mining history library. 522pp plus addenda. The original work was written in French, here trans
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6****A for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Mining - Misc. Vintage Collectibles (7)  [181043]4168 - Mining - Misc. Vintage Collectibles (7) [181043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lot of seven mining collectibles includes a laminated newspaper page, "The Sunday Times-Herald," Chicago, Sept. 20, 1896, an extensive a...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Monographs of the U.S. Geological Survey  [181658]4169 - Monographs of the U.S. Geological Survey [181658]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Hardcover, 486 pages; 9 x 12 inches. "Department of the Interior Monographs of the United States Geological Survey Volume XIII." Wa...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Nevada Mining District Collection, 1923-79 (12)  [181938]4170 - Nevada Mining District Collection, 1923-79 (12) [181938]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 12 books, information circulars, maps, professional papers, booklets and bulletins pertaining to the mining districts of Nevada from 1
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Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Ore Analysis Books (2) 1913, 33  [182282]4171 - Ore Analysis Books (2) 1913, 33 [182282]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of books on ore analysis. Includes: "Technical Methods of Ore Analysis for Chemists and Colleges," Albert H. Low, Sc. D. 1933, 10th...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Pacific Coast Mining Review c1878  [181335]4172 - Pacific Coast Mining Review c1878 [181335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extra Rare! "Pacific Coast Mining Review, 1878-1879, Mines-Men-Money, Stocks, Metallurgy-Mining-Miscellany," important book, Francis &...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Prospective for Gold & Silver Books (5)  [181795]4173 - Prospective for Gold & Silver Books (5) [181795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Prospecting books (5) include Field Book & Guide, Prospecting for Gold & Silver in North America, The Prospector's Handbook, Prospecting...
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Quartz Operator's Handbook 1871  [181794]4174 - Quartz Operator's Handbook 1871 [181794]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Quartz Operator's Handbook by P.M. Randall copyright 1871, 175 pages, published by D. Van Norstrand of New York. Book is in very nice condit...
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Raymond's Mineral Resources West of the Rocky Mountains, 1869-1876  [181670]4175 - Raymond's Mineral Resources West of the Rocky Mountains, 1869-1876 [181670]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight volumes comprising 1869-1876, from the first report of the Mineral Commissioner to the Eighth Report by Ross Raymond. Raymond was a graduate of
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Savage Mine Letter for Explosion Victims Fundraiser, Rare  [181433]4176 - Savage Mine Letter for Explosion Victims Fundraiser, Rare [181433]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1892 letterhead for donations to families for the victims William G Hughes and Edwin Nottler of an explosion of giant powder at Sierra Nevada Min
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*********g for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Silver Situation in the U.S. by Taussig 1893  [181890]4177 - Silver Situation in the U.S. by Taussig 1893 [181890]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Question of the Day: the Silver Situation in the United States by F.W. Taussig-1893. There are 153 pages and a fold out graph of silver production in
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Turquoise Books Library (6) 1974-2007  [181195]4178 - Turquoise Books Library (6) 1974-2007 [181195]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of six books with the subject, turquoise: "Turquoise Treasures, The Splendor of Southwest Indian Art." Spencer Gill. 1975. Un...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****r for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Tunneling, Explosive Compounds & Rock Drills  [181650]4179 - Tunneling, Explosive Compounds & Rock Drills [181650]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic, rare hardcover; 10 x 12 inches; 1030 pages plus appendix and fold out plates. "Tunneling, Explosive Compounds and Rock Drills" by...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Ure's Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines, 4 vols, 1878 ed.  [181669]4180 - Ure's Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines, 4 vols, 1878 ed. [181669]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ure's Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines, 4 vols, 1878 ed. Ure's was first published about 1853, and at the time was far, far ahead ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Troemner Assay Balance, Encased, 12" Beam  [173119]4181 - Troemner Assay Balance, Encased, 12" Beam [173119]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large table top Troemner assay balance with a 12" beam. 26" long, 23.5" tall. double post, side to side adjustable slide beams at top...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to p****s for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Wood Encased Balance Scale, 1800s  [175396]4182 - Wood Encased Balance Scale, 1800s [175396]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful hardwood cased balance scale. Measures 2.5"x 9"x 9" and has some slight blemishes on wood. A very elegant piece. Please see...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Gold Dry Washer  [182839]4183 - Gold Dry Washer [182839]
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Wood & metal constructed gold dry washer with canvas bellows. this device was used by prospectors who didn't have a nearby water source. It ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****0 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Comet Mines Corporate Sealer  [177644]4184 - Comet Mines Corporate Sealer [177644]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Comet Mines corporate sealer in working condition, 8.25 tall. Pioche Nevada
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Silver City Stereoview, Rare!  [173127]4185 - Silver City Stereoview, Rare! [173127]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare c. 1868 Silver City, NV stereoview by G L Hepburn showing buildings and a wood trestle. Some brown toning on both images, please inspect. Silver
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to r******r for (175.00 + 43.75BP) = 218.75
 
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Assay Library Standard Texts (5) 1888-1905  [181926]4186 - Assay Library Standard Texts (5) 1888-1905 [181926]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A library of five standard texts on assaying: "A Manual of Practical Assaying," H. Van F. Furman, E.M., Fourth Edition, 1896. 437 pp. 6&qu...
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Gold & Silver Metallurgy (2) 1896, 1904  [182279]4187 - Gold & Silver Metallurgy (2) 1896, 1904 [182279]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of books on gold and silver metallurgy, includes: "The Metallurgy of Gold." T. Kirk Rose, D.Sc. 1896. Numerous illustrations. 495 p...
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Mining Scene on Pyrite  [181699]4188 - Mining Scene on Pyrite [181699]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice pyrite specimen with a small mining scene including pines, miners, pack animals. 1 tree, miner and animal are loose and should be easy to readher
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to S****1 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Celestite Mineral Specimen  [181398]4189 - Celestite Mineral Specimen [181398]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Light blue/grey celestite mineral specimen. 5 inches wide, 9 inches long, 4 inches tall. 5.8 pounds. Celestite is a mineral composed of strontium sulf
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to S****1 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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California State Harbor Commission Badge  [179457]4190 - California State Harbor Commission Badge [179457]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Moise Klinkner of San Francisco. 50 mm round metal badge. State Harbor Commision / Employee / 9. California state seal in the center. Low num
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2*****s for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Liberty Silver Rounds  [181885]4191 - Liberty Silver Rounds [181885]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One roll of twenty one ounce A Mark .999 pure silver rounds. Liberty Bell on one side, eagle with arrows on the other. Dated 1986 & 1987. (JM2)
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to D*****s for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Liberty Silver Rounds  [181886]4192 - Liberty Silver Rounds [181886]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One roll of twenty one ounce A Mark .999 pure silver rounds. Liberty Bell on one side, eagle with arrows on the other. Dated 1984. (JM2)
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to D*****s for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Liberty Silver Rounds  [181888]4193 - Liberty Silver Rounds [181888]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One roll of twenty one ounce A Mark .999 pure silver rounds. Liberty Bell on one side, eagle with arrows on the other. Dated 1984.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to D*****s for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Liberty Silver Rounds  [181889]4194 - Liberty Silver Rounds [181889]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One roll of twenty one ounce A Mark .999 pure silver rounds. Liberty Bell on one side, eagle with arrows on the other. Dated 1986. Some toning.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to D*****s for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Liberty Silver Rounds  [181980]4195 - Liberty Silver Rounds [181980]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One roll of twenty one ounce A Mark .999 pure silver rounds. Liberty Bell on one side, eagle with arrows on the other. Dated 1986.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to D*****s for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Liberty Silver Rounds  [181981]4196 - Liberty Silver Rounds [181981]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One roll of twenty one ounce A Mark .999 pure silver rounds. Liberty Bell on one side, eagle with arrows on the other. Dated 1987, except one is 1986.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to D*****s for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Liberty Silver Rounds  [181982]4197 - Liberty Silver Rounds [181982]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eighteen one ounce A Mark .999 pure silver rounds. Liberty Bell on one side, eagle with arrows on the other. Dated: 1982 (3); 1983 (2); 1985 (
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to D*****s for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Silver Eagle BU Roll 1989  [181874]4198 - Silver Eagle BU Roll 1989 [181874]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One roll of 20 BU 1989 silver eagles.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j*****d for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Silver Eagle BU Roll 1989  [181875]4199 - Silver Eagle BU Roll 1989 [181875]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One roll of 20 BU 1989 silver eagle coins.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b********t.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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