August 2018 Auction

Auction Details

Day 1 Friday (Lots 1000-1740)
Gaming (1000-1014)
Saloon (1015-1028)
Bottles (1029-1150)
Numismatics (1151-1538)
Bank Bags (1151-1162)
Books (1163-1169)
Checks (1171-1202)
Coins (1203-1386)
Commemorative (1387-1422)
Ephemera (1423-1442)
Ingot (1443-1456)
Medals (1457-1482)
Mint/Proof Sets (1483-1492)
So-Called Dollars (1493-1494)
Scales (1495-1497)
Currency (1498-1532)
Scrip (1533-1538)
Tokens (1539-1740)

Day 2 Saturday (Lots 2000-2714)
Cowboy (2000-2112)
Firearms & Weaponry (2113-2177)
Military (2178-2241)
General Americana (2242-2694)
Advertising (2242-2254)
Bonds (2255-2261)
Books (2262-2300)
Entertainment Industry (2301-2318)
Glassware/Flatware Etc. (2319-2332)
Gold Rush (2333-2343)
Jewelry & Watches (2344-2347)
Lamp (2348-2352)
Sheet Music (2354-2356)
Tools (2357-2360)
Vintage Apparel (2361-2368)
Geographic Sorted (2369-2694)
General Foreign (2695-2714)


Day 3 Sunday (Lots 3000-3667)
Mining (3000-3260)
Minerals (3261-3280)
Railroadiana (3281-3327)
Wells Fargo & Express (3328-3343)
Postal History (3344-3355)
Political (3356-3371)
World’s Fair /Expositions (3372-3382)
Art (3383-3471)
Native Americana (3472-3539)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (3540-3667)
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Wells Fargo Bank Note3548 - Wells Fargo Bank Note
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (2). Wells-Fargo & Co. notes, from both W-F Bank and W-F Express & Exchange companies. Both originated in the gold town of Columbia....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to l*******r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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The Union, Gala Centennial Celebration Issue3549 - The Union, Gala Centennial Celebration Issue
Holabird Western Americana Collections
January 9, 1965 newspaper, special issue for the 1864-1964 centennial. Date: 1965 City: Grass Valley State: California HWAC# 25257
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Invoice for Sales3550 - Invoice for Sales
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (3) items. First, and invoice & cover from M. Fry & Co. Fruit Vendors of Chicago, selling to D. Hewes of Los Angeles California. The ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Brewery Photos & Letters3551 - Brewery Photos & Letters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(11) Photos and (3) letters from various California Brewieries and Saloons. (2) of the letters are from the El Dorado Brewing Co. from 1908 and 1915.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Capitol City Fold-out Feature Book3552 - Capitol City Fold-out Feature Book
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miniature Folio with multiple folding illustrations, each with an explanation on the reverse of the various landmarks and historic features of the Ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Photographs3553 - Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (6) vintage B&W photos of the famous Buffalo Brewing Co. main Sacramento Brewery (2 identical), along with various other period photos, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to b*****o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Adams & Co. Unissued Bank Notes3554 - Adams & Co. Unissued Bank Notes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (3). Excellent, unissued Adams & Co. Express and Banking Office notes. All are virtually identical, with matching Mining vignettes, the n...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i********e.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Adams Express Co. Notes3555 - Adams Express Co. Notes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (2). Pristine Adams Express Company notes, both from 1852. Both notes feature a mining vignette along with other vignettes on the left of each
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Adams Express Co. Notes3556 - Adams Express Co. Notes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (2). Pristine Adams Express Company notes, from 1853 and 1855. The 1853 note features a mining vignette along with other vignettes on the left
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Real Photo Postcards3557 - Real Photo Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Period photo-image of vintage Railroad Locomotive, steam-powered, likely a Baldwin or Norris. Triple drivers, #44 on the smokestack, "San Franc...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Photographs3558 - Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (6). Reproduction and vintage Gold Rush photos. Multiple stream-side pictures of sluice and placer- mining operations, panning in California st
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to T******1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Cal. Ephemera3559 - Cal. Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 pieces of ephemera (Business card of E. Leon & Co., Dealers in Wines & Liquors; Buhach, the California Insect Powder; Western Fed. ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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California Banking Ephemera3560 - California Banking Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1) First National Bank of Redlands promissory note, 1918, with 3 documentary revenue stamps. 2) Two Bank of Italy promissory notes, Ventura,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to s********x for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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California Ephemera Collection3561 - California Ephemera Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. 1) Rhodes & Co. Express & Banking Office duplicate exchange/draft, Yreka, 1854. California Gold Rush! Torn left edge. 2) Argonaut ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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California Express & Other Ephemera3562 - California Express & Other Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. 1) Unissued 1850s receipt for Freeman & Co's Express / Adams & Co. Dateline Sacramento City, 185_. Has list of Adams & Co....
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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California Motherlode Ephemera3563 - California Motherlode Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1) 22nd half-yearly report of the Marysville Savings Bank, 1880. 4 pp. 5.25 x 3" 2) Real photo postcard of the High Bridge of the N...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to j**********s for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Large Group of California Ephemera3564 - Large Group of California Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40. Includes: Fresno Telephone Co. billhead, 1890; First National Bank of Santa Ana Pass Book, 1928; vintage business card for notary public i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******0 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Road Maps of the Automobile Club of Southern California3565 - Road Maps of the Automobile Club of Southern California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
34 Maps and a small pamphlet titled: "Why You should be a member of the Automobile Club of Southern California". Maps are of: Arizona: Alb...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*****s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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United Artists, Hollywood Stock Certificates3566 - United Artists, Hollywood Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 100 stock certs I/punch cancelled, assorted colors 12" x 8". Date: mid-1900's City: State: California HWAC# 77972
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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United Artists, Hollywood Stock Certificates3567 - United Artists, Hollywood Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 100 stock certs. I/punch cancelled, in mauve color. 12" x 8". Date: mid-1900's City: State: California HWAC# 77976
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Plasticrete Corporation Stock Certificates3568 - Plasticrete Corporation Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 75, stock certs. I/C, green & blue colors on borders, from Plasticrete Modern Masonry, 12.5" x 8". Date: 1960's City: ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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The Carwin Company Stock Certificates3569 - The Carwin Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 50 Stock Certs from The Carwin Company. I/C , some have green border, have orange border. 11.5" x 7.5" Date: 1960's City: ...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Telephone Employees Insurance Company3570 - Telephone Employees Insurance Company
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 75 Stock Certs. with vignette of man climbing telephone pole. I/punch cancelled. Green border with filigree. 12" x 9.5". Date: 19...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Helena, Montana Ephemera Collection3571 - Helena, Montana Ephemera Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25 items that span almost a century. Includes: 1865 Helena City manuscript document for payment on 18 inches of property; 1867 Helena City manu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Carson Savings Bank Notes3572 - Carson Savings Bank Notes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (20). Carson City Savings Bank notes, all but one blank and not executed. many are paired, not torn apart separately. The lone executed note is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********x for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Checks and Receipts3573 - Wells Fargo & Co. Checks and Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice W-F check, from the Nevada Territory. From the Gold Hill office, check number 762, in the amount of $400 dollars.There is a $5 dollar revenue sta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to 2*****l for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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"Nixon Quits"3574 - "Nixon Quits"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Newspaper, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Thursday, August 8, 1974, headline. Date: 1974 City: Las Vegas State: Nevada HWAC# 25256
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Seven Gould & Curry Mining Checks incl. 5 Territorital3575 - Seven Gould & Curry Mining Checks incl. 5 Territorital
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1) Four territorial Stateler & Arrington bank checks issued for the Gould & Curry Mining Company issued 1863-1864. Three different...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to b*****s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Nevada Centennial Ephemera3576 - Nevada Centennial Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three covers with "First Day of Issue" Centennial Stamps, 1864-1964, cancelled, Carson City, Nevada July 22, 1964. Seven copies of Nevada ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****G for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Nevada Checks & Postcards3577 - Nevada Checks & Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24. 1) 21 postcards including 10 real photo.RPPC includes: 6 different Boulder City; 3 different Tonopah; and Capitol Building in Carson City
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********x for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Nevada Gaming Ephemera3578 - Nevada Gaming Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 75 items. Includes: 3 Mapes Money Pit $25 chips; drink token at the Gold Dust Casino; assorted casino swivel sticks; 9 casino postcards incl.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to T******1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Southern Railway & Nevada Power Co. Stock Certs.3579 - Southern Railway & Nevada Power Co. Stock Certs.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 20 Southern Railway Equipment Trust Certs; 12 Nevada Power Co. Stock Certs. some issued/punch cancelled. 1964 & 1970's, with nice vi...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Real Photo Postcards3580 - Real Photo Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage photo postcard of "Little Claire," taken by Frank Wendt. Wednt was widely known for photographing Circus side-show performers, and...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Hempstead, New York School Bonds (22)3581 - Hempstead, New York School Bonds (22)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22 school bonds issued for the town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. Issued 1909-1919, punch cancelled. Date: 1909-1919 City: Hempstead
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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New York Dime Magazine3582 - New York Dime Magazine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copy of Beadle's Dime New York Library magazine, number 737. The back cover lists Buffalo Bill Novels, also a dime apiece. Large paper copy, m...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Real Photo Postcards3583 - Real Photo Postcards
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Saloon & Cigar Store vintage B&W photo, showing the proud Owner (great handlebar moustache!) at the Bar. Vintage sepia tones, (1) repaired ...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Rodeo Photograph3584 - Rodeo Photograph
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Wonerful period photograph of Rodeo kids, boys and girls, at the Cheyenne Rodeo in August of 1912. The looks on some of these kids' faces are pr...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Assorted Stock Certs (Approx 75)3585 - Assorted Stock Certs (Approx 75)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assorted Stocks & Bonds, I/C. This assortment includes BF Goodrich Co., UMC Electronics Co. Textile Building Trust, Pan American World Airways, ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Auto Club Maps3586 - Auto Club Maps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 maps by auto clubs: AAA, etc. for California, Nevada, Western U. S., and more. Date: City: State: HWAC# 25501
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Babcock & Wilcox Company (Energy & Environmental)3587 - Babcock & Wilcox Company (Energy & Environmental)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certs., Approx 100, beautiful colors, I/punch cancelled, nice vignette of 2 men with shield in middle reads "B&W", has microscop...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Books (2 Hardback) Misc. Ads, Greeting Cards3588 - Books (2 Hardback) Misc. Ads, Greeting Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
For the Eclectic Collector! Greeting cards, photo of wedding at turn of 20th century; 10 tokens Mardi Gras & more; Hardback book "Best Addr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Books, Telephone Collectibles, Vinyl Records, Stock Cert.3589 - Books, Telephone Collectibles, Vinyl Records, Stock Cert.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grab Bag of Americana. Books; Records; includes Homestake Mining Company stock cert. signed by President Haggin; Oregon & Joraquipa Mining Co.; ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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CDV Collection3590 - CDV Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eighteen. Photographers include Notman of Montreal, Cora Pearl by Disderi of London, PE Chappnis by Elliott & Fry of London, C Addison by...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Early Automobile Calling/Membership Cards3591 - Early Automobile Calling/Membership Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) HD Henderson Auto Service business card with vignette of car in the background, advertises 1914 models. 2) 1904 membership card for the C
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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General Americana Grab Lot3592 - General Americana Grab Lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Numerous items that just did not fit into other categories. Includes a variety of catalogs with many postal history, stocks and more. Date: City:
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Estimate : 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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General Foods Corporation (Stock Certs.)3593 - General Foods Corporation (Stock Certs.)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 125 stock certs, Post Cereals. Mauve & green borders, I/punch cancelled, 12" x 8". Date: 19060's City: State: HWAC# ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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General US & Railroad Stock Certificates3594 - General US & Railroad Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 33. 1) Lackawanna Railroad Co. of New Jersey. Pictorial stock issued 1921, punch cancelled. 2) Erie-Lackawanna Railroad Co. Eleven pictorial ce
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d******0 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Genisco Technology Corp. Stock Certs3595 - Genisco Technology Corp. Stock Certs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 100 stock certs. Genisco Technology Corporation is for the military computer. I/punch cancelled. Green & blue colors. 12" x 8"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Glass, Plates, Serving Dish & Collectibles3596 - Glass, Plates, Serving Dish & Collectibles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful glass serving dish has a soft lavender color. 10.5" x 7.5" x 5". 2 lavender color glass candy dishes. 5" x 5.5"; ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Grab Bag of Antique/Vintage Items & Ephemera3597 - Grab Bag of Antique/Vintage Items & Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 1000 pieces of misc. ephemera. 1) Menu from "The Dominion" (from Canada); 2) Postcards from North Africa c. 1940's(?) Marrakec...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s********x for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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