American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction

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A Sale of National Treasures!
Wow! We’ve got one of our largest sales ever, covering too many categories to list.
The sale has many major collections, all new to the marketplace. Let’s take a look at a few:
Coins and Currency: The American History Collection continues with some of America’s first gold coins, proof coins and great rarities. In addition, the Confederate currency collection is one of the best to hit the market in a long time. Our collector started in the 1960s, and the collection has not seen the light of day in decades, all “fresh.” We will be at the ANA National Coin show in Chicago, August 6-9 with some of the best pieces. Come see us!
Native American Jewelry: There has been a major collection of American turquoise in Native American art in jewelry form since the 1970s hiding in the Midwest for almost fifty years … until now! With more than 300 lots comprised of about 1000 pieces, you’ll see the art of Zuni and Navajo artists at their finest.
Turquoise and raw western gems. We have a collection of raw gem material from many western turquoise mines, all collected before 1980, including a sample of a large amount of the famous No. 8 mine in eastern Nevada.
The Tahoe/Reno Western Art Collection. This amazing collection of high quality bronzes and western oils will knock you across the room. Simply world-class and stunning at every turn.
Art Nouveau. A world-class collection of original vintage art nouveau post cards, including the famous Alphonse Mucha. Nothing like this has been up for sale in many decades. You’ll see more here than in any of the three Mucha exhibits in Mucha’s home town of Prague!
Levi Strauss and miner’s pants. We’ve got a new discovery from Utah and Idaho of about 15 pairs of miner’s pants from the c1875-1890 period, many of which are makes and models not seen before. Sorry- no Levi pants, but there is a signed (autographed) Levi Strauss check at the end of the section!
Antique Western Bottles! A great offering from two collections, highlighted by a Thomas Taylor, Virginia, N. and a new 1850’s California soda discovery.
Western Antiquities. Too many to mention. Don’t miss the 1850s daguerreotype of a group of miners with their sluice box near Placerville in excellent condition.
Eastern Watercolor Art of China. A fabulous selection from a private collection of Qin Wei, known in China as a “National Treasure.” Only one of his pieces resides today in an American museum. Don’t miss your chance at these quintessentially eye-catching art.
UNCLAIMED MERCHANDISE: In the event that a successful bidder has paid in full for their merchandise but fails to settle outstanding shipping invoices or make arrangements for merchandise pickup within 60 days, HWAC reserves the right to declare the merchandise forfeited. This forfeiture will result in the merchandise becoming the property of HWAC and the successful bidder shall have no claim to or rights over the forfeited merchandise.
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LZ 11 - Zeppelin, Victoria Louise RPC 1912 [186276]2262 - LZ 11 - Zeppelin, Victoria Louise RPC 1912 [186276]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Zeppelin LZ 11, Victoria Louise real photo post card coming out of the hanger in Germany in February, 1912. Within a day or two of this photo, she was
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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LZ 129, Hindenburg, RPC, 1936 [186277]2263 - LZ 129, Hindenburg, RPC, 1936 [186277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Real photo post card of the famous Hindenburg zeppelin. This photo was taken in 1936 during the Berlin Olympics. The Olympic ring symbol can be seen
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 3***6 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin Covers, 1st Com Trans Atlantic Flight [186273]2264 - LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin Covers, 1st Com Trans Atlantic Flight [186273]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Philatelic Cover collection of six post cards and nine covers from the famous Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127. Fifteen (15) pieces overall. The Graf Zeppelin wa
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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LZ 129 Hindenburg Cover Collection (30) [186274]2265 - LZ 129 Hindenburg Cover Collection (30) [186274]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unusually large and important collection of Hindenburg zeppelin philatelic covers After the world-wide success of LZ 127, the Graf Zeppelin, effort
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to f*****E for (1,000.00 + 0.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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U.S. Military Covers, Cachet, c1932-61 (39) [182906]2266 - U.S. Military Covers, Cachet, c1932-61 (39) [182906]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 39 military covers, many cachet covers, c1932-61. Some of the cancels are from: Camp Toccoa, Ga., 1943; Little America, Antarctica, 1956; P
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to S*******3 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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U.S. Cover Collection, c1988-2000 (350+) [182970]2267 - U.S. Cover Collection, c1988-2000 (350+) [182970]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 350 or more US covers, mostly 1988-2000 with a few older mostly mounted in albums. Also 1982 Fleetwood album of waterbirds of the 50 states with
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Confederate #1 on Cover [184765]2268 - Confederate #1 on Cover [184765]
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Scott Confederate #1 light green on cover with upper left Charlottesville, VA Jan 18 cancel. Tied cancel to stamp. Stamp has damage to upper left corn
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Confederate #2 on Cover [184764]2269 - Confederate #2 on Cover [184764]
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Scott Confederate #2 blue on cover with pen cancel. Bottom edge has condition issue, please inspect.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Confederate #4 on Cover [184766]2270 - Confederate #4 on Cover [184766]
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Confederate #4 on cover. Addressed to Mrs. H L Clay/Care of Major Comer-possibly Major Anderson Comer. "This Greek Revival mansion was built by...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Confederate # 5 on Cover [184767]2271 - Confederate # 5 on Cover [184767]
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Confederate #5 with large North Carolina tied cancel. Addressed to Mr. James Landon Brown/Madison Artillery/Goldsborough N C. Cover and stamp are bot
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Confederate # 6 on Cover [184768]2272 - Confederate # 6 on Cover [184768]
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Confederate #6 attached pair printed in blue on cover. Addressed to 30th Virginia Infantry. [North Carolina]
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to w**********e for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Confederate # 7 Pair on Folder Letter, 1864 [184780]2273 - Confederate # 7 Pair on Folder Letter, 1864 [184780]
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Pair of Scott Confederate #7 on folder letter. Partial Selma Arkansas cancel.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Confederate # 8 on Cover [184769]2274 - Confederate # 8 on Cover [184769]
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Confederate #8 on Office of Commissioner of Taxes cover. Tied Richmond 1864 nicely centered cancel. Includes COA from The Philatelic Foundation. Addre
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Confederate # 9a on Cover [184770]2275 - Confederate # 9a on Cover [184770]
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Confederate #9a(milky blue) on cover. Tied to cover with pen cancel. Stamps is clean and VF, addressed to Mrs Bettie Do???, South Carolina.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Confederate #10 on Cover [184772]2276 - Confederate #10 on Cover [184772]
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Confederate #10, with full line at top, tied to cover with Mobile, Ala cancel. Addressed to ??? Gay in Faunsdale, Ala. Includes COA from Confederate S
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Confederate # 11 & 2 on Covers [184771]2277 - Confederate # 11 & 2 on Covers [184771]
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Confederate #11 on partial cover with cut top with 1863 Clinton, Miss. pen cancel. Confederate #12 tied to 1864 cover with Greensboro, Ala. cancel. Ad
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Confederate #13 on Cover [184773]2278 - Confederate #13 on Cover [184773]
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Confederate #13 on cover, stamps has some defects, see photo. Tied to cover with Alexandria, LA cancel. Addressed to Miss Bessie ?offord/Liberty Count
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Confederate Unused Covers, 10 [184774]2279 - Confederate Unused Covers, 10 [184774]
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10 unused Confederate covers, printed by James Magee, 316 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Magee operated from 1861-67. Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mis
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Letter and Cover Grizzly Flat 1858 [184385]2280 - Letter and Cover Grizzly Flat 1858 [184385]
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Letter & cover dated November 30, 1858. Included is an Expert Committee Report from the American Philatelic Society, testifying to condition, au...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Foreign Cover and Postcards [182952]2281 - Foreign Cover and Postcards [182952]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 foreign covers with some First Days including UN, some with philatelic specialties. About 35 foreign postcards. From family collections, deal
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Philatelic Oddities [181204]2282 - Philatelic Oddities [181204]
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Seven rare postal items: United States Lettersheet Envelope (1887); U. S. Internal-Revenue Service postal cover (1883); Universal Postal Union 1892 ca
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*******3 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Bulgaria Stamp Collection (100+) [183051]2283 - Bulgaria Stamp Collection (100+) [183051]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 100+ stamps from Bulgaria 1890's-1980's. From family dealer and trade stock collections. Mixture of mint and used stamps. All ...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Canal Zone Stamp Collection (40+) [183050]2284 - Canal Zone Stamp Collection (40+) [183050]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collections of about 40+ stamps from the Panama Canal Zone. Dating 1900-1960's. From family dealer and trade stock collections. All stamps used,...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Foreign Postage Stamps in 9 Albums [182740]2285 - Foreign Postage Stamps in 9 Albums [182740]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 albums with mostly foreign postage stamps. Mix of mint and used. 2x. The International Postage Stamp Album by Scott 1936-regular and junior edition.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Foreign Small Country Stamp Collection [183174]2286 - Foreign Small Country Stamp Collection [183174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hundreds of mint and used foreign stamps from small countries. Aden, Congo, Cayman Islands, New Guinea, Yemen, Monaco, Jamaica, Senegal and many more.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Foreign Stamp Hoard, 15 Pounds [182954]2287 - Foreign Stamp Hoard, 15 Pounds [182954]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 pound box of mostly foreign stamps, mostly lower end. Some in albums, some First Day covers, mostly used, hundreds of stamps-too many to count! See
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to w**********e for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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U.S. & Foreign Stamp Albums  (5) [182975]2288 - U.S. & Foreign Stamp Albums (5) [182975]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 different US and Foreign stamps albums. Mix of 1000+ mint and used stamps. Premier World Stamp Album 1960, 1968 Statesman Deluxe by H E Harris, 1996
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Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Ambassador by H E Harris Stamp Album Trio [182730]2289 - Ambassador by H E Harris Stamp Album Trio [182730]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 1960-61 The New Enlarged Ambassador stamp albums by H E Harris. Mostly used mix of US and foreign.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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United Nations Stamp Collection (200+) [183052]2290 - United Nations Stamp Collection (200+) [183052]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 200+ stamps from the United Nations dating from 1950-1960's. From family dealer and trade stock collections. Mostly mint some used...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to F*******8 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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World Health Org.  Stamps 75 Countries 1962 [180773]2291 - World Health Org. Stamps 75 Countries 1962 [180773]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1962 World Health Organization stamps from 75 countries. See photo. Salvatore Falcone Collection
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Modern Postage Stamp Albums (4) [182978]2292 - Modern Postage Stamp Albums (4) [182978]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3x 1938 and 1x 1950 Modern Postage Stamp albums. They are about 3/4 filled in this significant collection. A nice set of 1000's of stamps. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Postage Stamp Albums (6) + loose stamps [183186]2293 - Postage Stamp Albums (6) + loose stamps [183186]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 stamp albums with the 2 best having a nice mix of 19th century foreign and US stamps. Hundreds of stamps in all with 3 cigar boxes of loose stamps.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Pre-Cancelled Stamp Horde 1890s + [185365]2294 - Pre-Cancelled Stamp Horde 1890s + [185365]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Too many to count notebooks full of pre cancelled stamps from 1890s and up. Several duplicates a great opportunity to make or add to your collection.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****0 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Stamp Albums (3) Classics-Advanced Collectors [182741]2295 - Stamp Albums (3) Classics-Advanced Collectors [182741]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1963 Scotts US Commemorative album with mix of mint and used. 1947 Scott International part 1 and 2 postage stamp album with US and foreign mint and u
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Estimate : 220.00 - 350.00
Sold to w**********e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Stamp Commemorative Sets (20) [183027]2296 - Stamp Commemorative Sets (20) [183027]
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Commemorative Mint Stamp sets (20), from the mid 1970s to the mid 1980s. Subjects include Senator Everett Dirksen, American Flowers, the American Red
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to r********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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All American Stamp Albums, 5 [182729]2297 - All American Stamp Albums, 5 [182729]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 "All American" stamp albums. Nice group with 1 album nearly full, older issues mostly used. 4 other volumes partly filled with mix of mi...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Scott 1789 John Paul Jones Imperforate Quad [184231]2298 - Scott 1789 John Paul Jones Imperforate Quad [184231]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Imperforate Scott 1789 block of four, 15c John Paul Jones.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold to j*****n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Hawaii Stamp Group, 30 [182945]2299 - Hawaii Stamp Group, 30 [182945]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 30 Hawaii stamps, mint and used, 1c and 2c, some with Provisional Government 1893 over stamps. See photo. From family collections, dealers and t
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Hawaii Stamps, 1861-1899, 24 [183184]2300 - Hawaii Stamps, 1861-1899, 24 [183184]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
24 mostly mint and hinged Hawaii stamps on album page. Series of 1861-99. Mostly well centered. See photo.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (185.00 + 46.25BP) = 231.25
 
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Nevada Imprinted RN Check Group, 11 [183828]2301 - Nevada Imprinted RN Check Group, 11 [183828]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 Nevada checks with imprinted RN's, c. 1870-1901. RN G, RN C, RN D, RN F.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to S********e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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U.S. Envelope Stamp Group [182942]2302 - U.S. Envelope Stamp Group [182942]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 250 US envelope stamps cutouts. c. 1870-1980 and mostly older. See photo.
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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U.S. Mint Sets Collection, 1970's-80 [182744]2303 - U.S. Mint Sets Collection, 1970's-80 [182744]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of US Mint Sets etc, mostly 1970's and 80's. 21 lbs. Lots of sets! See photo.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to r********n for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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U.S. Older Plate Block Collection [182956]2304 - U.S. Older Plate Block Collection [182956]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 350 older US plate blocks, 1930's to 1960's. Nice group of mostly older blocks.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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U.S. Sheets of Stamps in Bulk [182955]2305 - U.S. Sheets of Stamps in Bulk [182955]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 15 pounds of US mostly complete sheets of stamps, some in binders. Approx face value of $600. Mostly modern with sticker stamps and adhesives.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to s******o for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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U.S. Singles Stamp Collection [183173]2306 - U.S. Singles Stamp Collection [183173]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hundreds of 1890's to 1980's with some newer, mint and used US stamps with some airmails, ducks etc. Please inspect for better stamps. See p...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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U.S. Stamp Blocks and Plate Block Group [183172]2307 - U.S. Stamp Blocks and Plate Block Group [183172]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1930's and newer unsorted group of plate blocks and stamps blocks. Probably $1000+ in face value. Dealer overstock. See photo.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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U.S. Stamp Booklet Group, 60 [182944]2308 - U.S. Stamp Booklet Group, 60 [182944]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 60 US stamp booklets with plenty of early 6c airmails. Some booklets are not complete, you will need to inspect.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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U.S. Stamped Used Stamp Hoard, c. 1890+ [182745]2309 - U.S. Stamped Used Stamp Hoard, c. 1890+ [182745]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Huge random inventory of about 15 lbs of c. 1890 and newer mostly unsorted used US stamps. This from the the inventories of many collection and mostly
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*******3 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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U.S. Stamps, Large Study Groups [183175]2310 - U.S. Stamps, Large Study Groups [183175]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Overkill" c. 1890-modern used study group with large amounts of sorted groups of the same stamps. This is a good opportunity to make coll...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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RN F Stamp 1878 Bank of Cal Exchange RARE! [184141]2311 - RN F Stamp 1878 Bank of Cal Exchange RARE! [184141]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
San Francisco, California Rare imprinted RN F stamp on 1878 Bank of California Check. [San Francisco]
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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