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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North Carolina $1 Confederate Currency w/ Safety Patterns, 4 [185261]4500 - North Carolina $1 Confederate Currency w/ Safety Patterns, 4 [185261]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 series of January 1, 1866 North Carolina $1 Confederate currency with reddish orange safety seals on versos. Criswell 40b R5 Gem VF. Criswell 38 R4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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North Carolina-50c Notes, Criswell 138 & 149 [185284]4501 - North Carolina-50c Notes, Criswell 138 & 149 [185284]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina 50c notes. Criswell 138, R4, 1863, CU condition. Criswell 149, 1864, XF condition. [North Carolina]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j**********s for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 75 & 79 $20 Obsolete Banknotes  [185274]4502 - North Carolina-Criswell 75 & 79 $20 Obsolete Banknotes [185274]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina $20 obsolete 1862 bank notes. Criswell 75 unc+ condition. Criswell 79 in F+ condition with allegorical lady on verso. [North Caroli
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****1 for (170.00 + 34.85BP) = 204.85
 
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North Carolina-Criswell 78a $20 Obsolete Banknote [185275]4503 - North Carolina-Criswell 78a $20 Obsolete Banknote [185275]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina Criswell 78a, 1862 obsolete banknote with red overprint, "Fundable only in six percent bonds". Choice AU condition. [No...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p*****e for (130.00 + 26.65BP) = 156.65
 
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Farmers & Merchants, Hx 100G58c, $10 [184587]4504 - Farmers & Merchants, Hx 100G58c, $10 [184587]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Tennessee, Hx 100G58C $10 obsolete bank note, 1854. Unc. condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****1 for (180.00 + 36.90BP) = 216.90
 
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Mechanic Bank of Tennessee Bank Note, CR M139, $10 [184583]4505 - Mechanic Bank of Tennessee Bank Note, CR M139, $10 [184583]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1854 Mechanics Bank of Memphis, Criswell M139, obsolete $10 bank note. AU+ condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*****n for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Mechanics Bank of Memphis, Hx 105G8c & g, $10, 2 Different [184717]4506 - Mechanics Bank of Memphis, Hx 105G8c & g, $10, 2 Different [184717]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mechanics Bank of Memphis, Hx 105G8c and 105G8g, obsolete bank notes, 1854. Red and green sans serif "X". Red is AU condition, green is CU...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 800.00
Sold to r*****n for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Mechanics Bank, Hx 105G2c, $1 [184588]4507 - Mechanics Bank, Hx 105G2c, $1 [184588]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1854 Mechanics Bank of Memphis, Hx 105G2c, $1 obsolete bank note. Choice AU++ condition. R12.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*****1 for (180.00 + 36.90BP) = 216.90
 
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Tennessee- Confederate Currency, 1875 [184900]4508 - Tennessee- Confederate Currency, 1875 [184900]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate currency from Nashville, Tennessee, May 1, 1875. $1 Note. Apparent grade-Very Fine/Extra Fine. Criswell-5, Haxby-Unlisted, W-Unlisted. (Se
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Tennessee- Confederate Currency, 1875 [184901]4509 - Tennessee- Confederate Currency, 1875 [184901]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate currency from Nashville, Tennessee, May 1, 1875. $2 Note. Apparent grade-Choice/About Uncirculated+. Criswell-6, Haxby-Unlisted, W-Unliste
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 370.00 - 740.00
Sold to r*********2 for (325.00 + 66.63BP) = 391.63
 
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Tennessee- Confederate Currency, 1875 [184902]4510 - Tennessee- Confederate Currency, 1875 [184902]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate currency from Nashville, Tennessee, May 1, 1875. $5 Note. Apparent grade-About Uncirculated+. Criswell-7, Haxby-Unlisted, W-Unlisted, G125
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 330.00 - 650.00
Sold to r*****n for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Tennessee- Confederate Currency, 1875 [184903]4511 - Tennessee- Confederate Currency, 1875 [184903]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate currency from Nashville, Tennessee, May 1, 1875. $10 Note. Apparent grade-Very Fine/Extra Fine. Criswell-8, Haxby-Unlisted, W-Unlisted, G1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 280.00 - 550.00
Sold to r*****n for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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B S Bowen Scrip, Unlisted, 25c [184712]4512 - B S Bowen Scrip, Unlisted, 25c [184712]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual scrip? from BS Bowen in Waverly Tenn, 1863. Unlisted in Criswell and Haxby so very rare. "Will pay in Confederate notes 25 cents when $...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to r*****n for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Republic of Texas, Criswell A1, $1 [184705]4513 - Republic of Texas, Criswell A1, $1 [184705]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Republic of Texas, Criswell A1 $1 obsolete banknote. PMG 1161335-001 certified. 1839-41. VF condition, cut cancel, exceptional paper quality noted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p*****e for (600.00 + 123.00BP) = 723.00
 
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Republic of Texas, Criswell A2, $2 [184706]4514 - Republic of Texas, Criswell A2, $2 [184706]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Republic of Texas, Criswell A2,$2 obsolete banknote. PCGS 80589478 certified. EF condition. Ex Eric P Newman Collection. 1841.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to p*****e for (900.00 + 184.50BP) = 1,084.50
 
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Republic of Texas, Criswell A3, $3 [184704]4515 - Republic of Texas, Criswell A3, $3 [184704]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Republic of Texas, Criswell A3 $3 obsolete banknote. PCGS 80601276 certified. VF condition. 1841.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Republic of Texas, Criswell A4, $5 [184709]4516 - Republic of Texas, Criswell A4, $5 [184709]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Republic of Texas, Criswell A4 $5 obsolete bank note. 1840. R5. VF/XF dealer grading-note there is a 1" lower left crease tear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to p*****e for (550.00 + 112.75BP) = 662.75
 
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Republic of Texas, Criswell A5, $10 [184690]4517 - Republic of Texas, Criswell A5, $10 [184690]
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Republic of Texas, Criswell A5 $10 obsolete banknote. VF condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Republic of Texas, Criswell A6, $20 [184701]4518 - Republic of Texas, Criswell A6, $20 [184701]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Republic of Texas, Criswell A6, $20 obsolete banknote. R3, 1840. VF/XF condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Republic of Texas, Criswell A7, $50 [184691]4519 - Republic of Texas, Criswell A7, $50 [184691]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Republic of Texas, Criswell A7 $50 obsolete banknote. 1840. AU condition.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Government of Texas, Criswell H16, $5 [184707]4520 - Government of Texas, Criswell H16, $5 [184707]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Government of Texas, Criswell H16 $5 obsolete banknote. PCGS 80788364 certified. 1838. VF condition. Cut cancel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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Government of Texas, Criswell H18, $20 [184708]4521 - Government of Texas, Criswell H18, $20 [184708]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Government of Texas, Criswell H18 $20 obsolete banknote. PCS 59051283 certified. About new condition. Sam Houston signature. 1838.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to p********n for (1,050.00 + 215.25BP) = 1,265.25
 
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Government of Texas, Criswell H21a, $50 [184692]4522 - Government of Texas, Criswell H21a, $50 [184692]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Government of Texas, Criswell h21a $50 obsolete banknote. 1839. VF++ condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to p*****e for (500.00 + 102.50BP) = 602.50
 
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Republic of Texas, Criswell H26, $3 Obsolete Banknote [184703]4523 - Republic of Texas, Criswell H26, $3 Obsolete Banknote [184703]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1838 Republic of Texas, Criswell H26 $3 obsolete bank note. PCGS 80591564 certified in VF condition. Cross cut cancelled, tape repairs to cancels, sma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (3,100.00 + 775.00BP) = 3,875.00
 
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Virginia Treasury Note Cr-6 1862 [185295]4524 - Virginia Treasury Note Cr-6 1862 [185295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Treasury Note from Richmond, Commonwealth of Virginia. Oct. 15, 1862. $100 note. Apparent Grade-About Uncirculated+. (Serial No. 1328). Gov. Letcher
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to L*****n for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Virginia- Confederate Treasury Note, 1861 [185663]4525 - Virginia- Confederate Treasury Note, 1861 [185663]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Treasury Note from Richmond, Virginia, October 15, 1861. $10 Note. Apparent grade-Crisp Uncirculated. Criswell-4, Haxby-Unlisted, R-6. (Se
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Virginia- Confederate Treasury Note, 1861 [185664]4526 - Virginia- Confederate Treasury Note, 1861 [185664]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Treasury Note from Richmond, Virginia, October 15, 1861. $5 Note. Apparent grade-Crisp Uncirculated. Criswell-5, Haxby-Unlisted, R-6. (Ser
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Virginia- Confederate Treasury Note, 1862 [185665]4527 - Virginia- Confederate Treasury Note, 1862 [185665]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Treasury Note from Richmond, Virginia, October 15, 1862. $10 Note. Apparent grade-Choice, Crisp Uncirculated. Criswell-12, Haxby-Unlisted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to r*****n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Virginia- Confederate Treasury Note, 1862 [185666]4528 - Virginia- Confederate Treasury Note, 1862 [185666]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Treasury Note from Richmond, Virginia, March 13, 1862. $5 Note. Criswell-13. (Serial No. 2596). Gov. Bennett at Center. Gladiator Right.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 2*****s for (110.00 + 22.55BP) = 132.55
 
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Virginia- Confederate Treasury Note, 1862 [185667]4529 - Virginia- Confederate Treasury Note, 1862 [185667]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Treasury Note from Richmond, Virginia, March 13, 1862. $5 Note. Criswell-15. (Serial No. 28569). Gov. Bennett at Center. Gladiator Right.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Virginia- Confederate Treasury Notes, 1862 (4) [185668]4530 - Virginia- Confederate Treasury Notes, 1862 (4) [185668]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 4 same style Confederate Treasury Notes from Richmond in the Commonwealth of Virginia. All $1 Notes. Descriptions as follows: May 15, 1862,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*****n for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Liberty Loan Bond of 1917 $50 - EX RARE! [186251]4531 - Liberty Loan Bond of 1917 $50 - EX RARE! [186251]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare Liberty Loan of 1917 $50, issued June 15, 1917. Vignette of Jefferson at left, Statue of Liberty at right. 12 1/2 x 6 inches, Includes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to r*****n for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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LIberty Loan Bond of 1917 $200 [186398]4532 - LIberty Loan Bond of 1917 $200 [186398]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Liberty Loan Bond certificate issued by the A. S. Abell Company of Baltimore, dated June 13, 1917. Serial No. 5312; for $200. The receipt is not negot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Fourth Liberty Loan Gold Bond of 1918 $100 [186420]4533 - Fourth Liberty Loan Gold Bond of 1918 $100 [186420]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued October 24, 1918; 4 1/4% Gold Bond of 1933-1938; Serial number 5646313. Vignette of Andrew Jackson at center; 6 x 9 inches with four coupons re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j******D for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Third Liberty Loan Gold Bond of 1928 $50 [186399]4534 - Third Liberty Loan Gold Bond of 1928 $50 [186399]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$50 Third Liberty Loan 4 1/4% Gold Bond of 1928. Black with red underprint; vignette of Jefferson at top. Seven dividend coupons still attached. Issue
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to d*****x for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Third Liberty Loan Gold Bond of 1928 $100 [186421]4535 - Third Liberty Loan Gold Bond of 1928 $100 [186421]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued May 9, 1918, $100 Third Liberty Loan 4 1/4% Gold Bond of 1928. Vignette of Andrew Jackson at top center; black ink with red underprint. Certifi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to j******D for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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WWII Savings Bond Series E Advertising Posters (2) [186422]4536 - WWII Savings Bond Series E Advertising Posters (2) [186422]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two facsimile WWII Series E savings bond posters, used for advertising most probably. 26 x 14 inches. One is $100 with vignette of Grover Cleveland;
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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$25 WWII U.S. Savings Bonds 1942-44 (3) [186248]4537 - $25 WWII U.S. Savings Bonds 1942-44 (3) [186248]
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Lot of three U. S. Savings Bonds that helped to pay for World War Two: 1) Defenses Savings Bond issued April 1942; 8 x 9 inches; vignette of Washingto
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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$100 WWII U.S. Savings Bond 1943 [186395]4538 - $100 WWII U.S. Savings Bond 1943 [186395]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
United States War Savings Bond Series E issued September 1943. Grover Cleveland vignette at left. 8 x 8 1/2 inches. Excellent condition.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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$100 WWII U.S. Savings Bond Series E 1945 [186396]4539 - $100 WWII U.S. Savings Bond Series E 1945 [186396]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued June 1945; Grover Cleveland vignette at left; 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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$25 / $50 U.S. Savings Bonds 1951 (2) [186250]4540 - $25 / $50 U.S. Savings Bonds 1951 (2) [186250]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) $25 Series E United States Savings Bond issued May 1951; 2) $50 Series E issued January 1953; both 8 x 4 1/2 inches. Uncancelled.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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$50 Series E U.S. Savings Bond 1962 [186249]4541 - $50 Series E U.S. Savings Bond 1962 [186249]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued April 1962, vignette of Jefferson, by the Buffalo Savings Bank of Buffalo New York. 7 x 3 inches
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Foreign Currency Group (5) [182759]4542 - Foreign Currency Group (5) [182759]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five crisp uncirculated notes from foreign countries: 1) Banque Nationale Du Laos 500 cents; 2) Republic of Liberia $5 (Edward J. Roye vignette
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p******y for (35.00 + 7.18BP) = 42.18
 
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Web Press $1 Federal Reserve Note Collection (93) [185476]4543 - Web Press $1 Federal Reserve Note Collection (93) [185476]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 93 different web notes from Series 1988A, 1993 & 1995. Web notes are created from continuous rolls of paper: "web printing productio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*********1 for (250.00 + 51.25BP) = 301.25
 
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Crisp Uncirculated $1 Federal Reserve Notes (260) [185477]4544 - Crisp Uncirculated $1 Federal Reserve Notes (260) [185477]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 260 $1 Federal Reserve Notes. All crisp uncirculated, some with sequential serial numbers; different dates: 1963, 1969, 1974, 2009.
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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