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Two Old West Photographs including Seth Klein and a Bear1195 - Two Old West Photographs including Seth Klein and a Bear
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Portrait photo of mountain man Seth Klein, 1864, by Alex Gardner, "Photographer of the Army of the Potomoc." Stereoscopic of "Peril...
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Undertaker's Photograph1196 - Undertaker's Photograph
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A dead woman lies in state. 6 1/4 x 4 1/2" in a 10 x 8" matte. Date: City: State: ID: 21969
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Start Price : 37.50 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Young girl's sampler c.18351197 - Young girl's sampler c.1835
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Betsey Maria Bills done in 1835 at the age of 11. Worn spots on right and left edges. Nice example of this early Americana art form. Measures 18&quo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to i*********1 for (350.00 + 68.25BP) = 418.25
 
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Howard & Davis Gold Standard Balance, 1842-18571198 - Howard & Davis Gold Standard Balance, 1842-1857
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The #1 Gold Rush balance. Treasured for its precision and fine construction in the 1850's, and coveted by collectors today. Miners claimed they ...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to T*****9 for (21,500.00 + 4,192.50BP) = 25,692.50
 
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Falkenau Assaying Co.1199 - Falkenau Assaying Co.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Business card from Walter L. Gibson, Successor to Falkenau Assaying Co. Incorporated Assay Office School of Assaying Analytical and Technological Labo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Territorial Check from Colorado Gold Dust Bankers1200 - Territorial Check from Colorado Gold Dust Bankers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Denver, Colorado, Nov. 3, 1864. Check No. 28 for Kountze Brothers, Bankers, Dealers in Gold Dust, Coin, U.S. Vouchers, and Exchange. They were the big
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to c****n for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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Territorial Assay Report of Charles Rumley, Helena, M.T.1201 - Territorial Assay Report of Charles Rumley, Helena, M.T.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Established in Montana Territory in 1862. Gold and Silver Bullion Melted and Assayed. "Wanted---Weekly, $50,000, Gold Dust, at Highest Market P...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Dyos Assay Office Business Postal Card1202 - Dyos Assay Office Business Postal Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Dyos Assay Office, J. Prescott Dyos R.I. Green/ Assayers and Chemists/ 723 Main Street/ Goldfield, Nevada. "Useful Information" on re...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
 
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Bullion Label for the Con Virginia Assay Office1203 - Bullion Label for the Con Virginia Assay Office
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Union Consolidated Bullion. Back is handwritten in pencil “C Burns(?).” Date: City: Virginia City State: Nevada ID: 2300
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Van Wyck & Co. Assay Receipt for Savage Mine1204 - Van Wyck & Co. Assay Receipt for Savage Mine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assay Office of Van Wyck & Co. Virginia, Nevada, Nov. 10th, 1865. Receipt # 3102. The Savage Mining Co. has deposited 1209.50 ounces of bullion ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to p********n for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
 
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Very Rare Hale & Norcross Silver Mining Co. Check issued to Assayer Leopold Kuh, Virginia City1205 - Very Rare Hale & Norcross Silver Mining Co. Check issued to Assayer Leopold Kuh, Virginia City
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous Comstock check! Dateline Virginia, Nev., March 2nd, 1867. No. 1390. Pay $24 to L. Kuh . Signed by C.C. Thomas as superintendent. Orange Neva
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to p********n for (750.00 + 146.25BP) = 896.25
 
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Assay balance1206 - Assay balance
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scale is complete. No weights. Good condition. The firm of Seederer-Kohlbusch, Inc. is listed as being incorporated in 1908. As it turns out, this is
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Balance Weights1207 - Balance Weights
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Case of 13 metal weights, and a level in a wooden box, stamped "SCSC". Date: City: State: ID: 23339
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********y for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
 
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Portable Assay Kit1208 - Portable Assay Kit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two leather cases. Not complete. Includes two return envelopes. 1) Cole & Company of Douglas, Arizona. 2) Howard E. Burton, Assayer, Leadville, ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to p********n for (450.00 + 87.75BP) = 537.75
 
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Copper River Copper Co. Stock Certificate1209 - Copper River Copper Co. Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Arizona. No. 197, not cancelled. Issued for 117 shares to Henry C. Colby on November 5th, 1908. Signed by Peterson (vice president) and the co
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Photograph of cabin in Dawson (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)1210 - Photograph of cabin in Dawson (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot is a photograph of a cabin in Dawson, Yukon Territory with stained glass window and a man feeding chickens. According to writing on the back
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to w*********d for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
 
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Two Dawson photos (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)1211 - Two Dawson photos (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One photo is of snow-covered cabins and the other is of the Yukon River and paddle wheel boats near Dawson City and is by H. J. Goetzman. Date:
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Three photos of mining near Dawson City (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)1212 - Three photos of mining near Dawson City (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These 3 photographs are of mining operations in the Dawson City are in the Yukon Territory. One is labelled "Tom Nixon's Skookum Bench Mine...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Four photos of Avery cottage and store (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)1213 - Four photos of Avery cottage and store (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot consists of 4 photographs from Dawson City, Yukon Territory. The smaller, dated July 21, 1899, is of the store of W. H. Avery and (per writi
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Dawson Bird's-eye View Photograph1214 - Dawson Bird's-eye View Photograph
Holabird Western Americana Collections
As labelled: "midnight scene of Dawson. June 2, 1899(?)." From the Burger collection. Date: 1899 City: Dawson City, Yukon Territory
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w*********d for (120.00 + 23.40BP) = 143.40
 
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Photo of mining crew outside of Dawson City (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)1215 - Photo of mining crew outside of Dawson City (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This photograph is of a mining crew with equipment including ore cart on Dawson Creek near Dawson City, Yukon Territory. In handwriting on reverse if
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Five Different Alaska Mexican Gold Mining Co. Stocks w/ Revenues1216 - Five Different Alaska Mexican Gold Mining Co. Stocks w/ Revenues
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. Nov. 17, 1891. Dateline San Francisco, Cal. 1892-1909. All have the same vignette, with either a blue or red ornate border. Three have foreign re
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to u******i for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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Treadwell Gold Mine postcards1217 - Treadwell Gold Mine postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty. Duplicates. Nice black and white of overview of mining operations. 40 and 100 stamp mill interior and exterior, the Glory Hole, miners
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Photograph of Mann Shaft Hoisting Works (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)1218 - Photograph of Mann Shaft Hoisting Works (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot is a photograph of the Mann Shaft Hoisting Works (Klondyke Gov. Concession Ltd.) Hunker Creek Yukon Territory by H.J. Goetzman (active out of
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to v********1 for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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Two Photographs of Juneau Area1219 - Two Photographs of Juneau Area
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot consists of two photos from the Juneau area c1900-1905, One is Juneau at the foot of spectacular mountain background and the other is the Me
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Alaska Juneau Mine postcards1220 - Alaska Juneau Mine postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20. Duplicates. many of the A. J. G. M mill. Rather impressive building! (Prag collection) Date: City: Juneau State: Ala
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Alaska-Ebner Gold Mines Co. Stock Certificate1221 - Alaska-Ebner Gold Mines Co. Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Maine. No. 193, not cancelled. Issued to W.A. Smith on Feb 5, 1912.Signed by the president and the treasurer. Nice vignette of miner with dril
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********e.. for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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Six Alaska United Gold Mining Co. Stocks w/ Diff. Revenues1222 - Six Alaska United Gold Mining Co. Stocks w/ Diff. Revenues
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Location: Douglas Island. Five are from 1895, one from 1933. Five have foreign revenues, one does not. All are punch-cancelled, most have soiling too.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to w******o for (110.00 + 21.45BP) = 131.45
 
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Alaska United Gold Mining Company1223 - Alaska United Gold Mining Company
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Number A269, 1932 for 50 shares. Vignette of miners and a burro. 2) Same as above. 1935. A743. Has six stamps remaining. 3-5) 1897. Signed by same.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w******o for (55.00 + 10.73BP) = 65.73
 
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Three Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining Co. Stocks w/ Diff. Foreign Revenues1224 - Three Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining Co. Stocks w/ Diff. Foreign Revenues
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Located on Douglas Island. 1909-1924. All punch cancelled. Different foreign revenue imprints. Two vignettes: one of snow-capped mountains, the other
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 7*****B for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
 
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Two Alaska Gold Mines Co. Stock Certificates1225 - Two Alaska Gold Mines Co. Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of certificates, one blue and one orange for the same company. Inc. in Maine. No. B016861. Issued for 10 shares to Thomas L. Robie in 1917. Punch
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Two Alaska Gold Mines Co. Stock Certificates1226 - Two Alaska Gold Mines Co. Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Location: Juneau. Inc. in Maine. No. B017958, issued ten shares to Leo J. Harris on Sept. 18, 1917. Signed by vice president and asst. treasurer. Oran
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Two Alaska Mexican Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificates w/ Foreign Revenues1227 - Two Alaska Mexican Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificates w/ Foreign Revenues
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Location: Douglas Island. Inc. 1901 in California. Two certificates, No. 151 (1892) and No. 12859 (1909). Both have same blue border and vignette of p
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to P*******x for (60.00 + 11.70BP) = 71.70
 
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Alaska Mexican Gold Mining Company stocks1228 - Alaska Mexican Gold Mining Company stocks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. Three different varieties. 1) Reddish pink stock certificate # 18. Very early! 1892 for 500 shares signed by president William Alend(?) a
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to w******o for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Two Alaska-Ebner Gold Mines Co. Stock Certificates1229 - Two Alaska-Ebner Gold Mines Co. Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of crisp certificates. Inc. in Maine. 1) No. A308. Blue border, vignette of miner with drill. Issued for 100 shares to Geo. W. McGown on Jul 12,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p******n for (65.00 + 12.68BP) = 77.68
 
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Alaska Gold Mining Syndicate Co. Stock Certificate1230 - Alaska Gold Mining Syndicate Co. Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Territory of Arizona. Certificate No. 4005. Issued for 25,000 shares to M. C. Conkey on June 6th, 1898. Signed by M.C. Conkey as president and
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********e.. for (70.00 + 13.65BP) = 83.65
 
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Three Alaska river photos1231 - Three Alaska river photos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 striking photos of the Kenai River and adjacent mountains. One includes small cabin to the side. Date: City: Kenai River State:
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Two waterside photos (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)1232 - Two waterside photos (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot consists of two very early photos of Ketchikan showing buildings and docks. Date: City: Ketchikan State: Alaska
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to w*********d for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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Unuk River Mining and Dredging Co. Stock Certificate1233 - Unuk River Mining and Dredging Co. Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Arizona. No. 38, not cancelled. Issued for 25,000 shares to J.M. Gaiser on Jan. 11th, 1908. Signed by the president and secretary. Gold border
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Nine Nome, Alaska Gold Rush Photographs1234 - Nine Nome, Alaska Gold Rush Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From William Butler, friend of CJ Berry. “C.J.” Berry was one of the great pioneering mining men. Berry invented the steam point, which revolutionized
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Photograph of Wagon Teams at W. J. Rowe Transfer Co. (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)1235 - Photograph of Wagon Teams at W. J. Rowe Transfer Co. (Alaska Gold Rush/Klondike)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a photo of a supply caravan of 10 wagon teams about to leave the W. J. Rowe Transfer Co. station at Nome, AK. It was taken by F. H. Nowell.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to u******i for (170.00 + 33.15BP) = 203.15
 
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Reynolds-Alaska Development Co. Stock1236 - Reynolds-Alaska Development Co. Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Washington. No. A4459, not cancelled. Issued for 5 shares to Susan L. Stedman on May 10, 1915. Signed by corporate officers. Gold seal. Allego
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Reynolds-Alaska Development Co. Stock signed by Henry Reynolds and Governor Brady1237 - Reynolds-Alaska Development Co. Stock signed by Henry Reynolds and Governor Brady
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Location: Prince William Sound and Latouche Island. Inc. in Washington. No. A1650, not cancelled. Issued to Susan L. Stedman for 100 shares on Feb. 26
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to u******i for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Unalaska/Dutch Harbor, Alaska panorama1238 - Unalaska/Dutch Harbor, Alaska panorama
Holabird Western Americana Collections
30". No photographer. Combination of 6 panels. Churches, houses and a majestic Alaskan bay and mountains. Unalaska is a city located on Una...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Three Unissued Stocks for Valdez  Hydraulic & Gold Mining Co.1239 - Three Unissued Stocks for Valdez Hydraulic & Gold Mining Co.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No.274-276. Inc. in Arizona. Black border, green background, gold seal. 190-. Photograph of river in hills. Printer: Lowman & Hanford Stationery...
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Alaska Mining Photo Collection1240 - Alaska Mining Photo Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Excellent collection of 36 authentic large format photographs mounted in a newer album. Included: mining near Dawson City (6.5 x 8.5", Larss ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to u******i for (1,150.00 + 224.25BP) = 1,374.25
 
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Yukon Alaska stereoviews1241 - Yukon Alaska stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven. 1) The Golden Stair, Peterson's Trail Chilkoot Pass. 2) Bound for Klondike. 3) Gold Bottom's main street. 4) A miner's hom...
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Four Hydraulic/Placer Mining Photographs, Possibly Alaska. Including Camp1242 - Four Hydraulic/Placer Mining Photographs, Possibly Alaska. Including Camp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This set of four nice mining views does not have the exact mine or location identified, but we believe it to be of Alaska. Each measures 4.75" ...
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Six Alaska Mining Stereoviews1243 - Six Alaska Mining Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 Alaska mining stereoviews and 1 magazine advertisement for a British Columbia Gold Mining Company. The two standout stereoviews are from Unde
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T*********t for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Two Alaska Gold Rush Photographs1244 - Two Alaska Gold Rush Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Majestic photo of Skagway, Alaska looking down the Lynn Canal. Second photo is of a miner surf-washing gold near Nome Alaska (by Ordway, Juneau). Meas
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