Cauldron of Curiosities Auction, 2024 October

Auction Details

Get ready for two exciting days packed with an array of remarkable items awaiting new homes. We invite you to join us for this fun sale, featuring collectibles in all the usual categories, and don't forget ALL LOTS open for bidding at just $10! With a wide array of collectibles in nearly every category this sale has something for everyone. Whether you're gearing up for the holidays or collecting for yourself, you don't want to miss out on this incredible sale!

Please keep in mind shipping costs when bidding!

DAY 1:
Art / Décor: Lot 1000
Jewelry: Lot 1052
Textiles: Lot 1071
Collectibles / Ephemera: Lot 1080
Medical: Lot 1084
Bottles: Lot 1089
Liquor / Tobacco Related: Lot 1091
Advertising: Lot 1095
Autographs: Lot 1120
Entertainment: Lot 1124
Banking: Lot 1129
Law / Crime: Lot 1137
General Ephemera: Lot 1150
Kids / Toys: Lot 1207
Telegram Related: Lot 1220
Travel / Maps: Lot 1227
World's Fair: Lot 1234
Religious: Lot 1236
Fraternal Organizations: Lot 1239
Political: Lot 1244
Military: Lot 1263
Books: Lot 1285
Mining: Lot 1299
Mining Stocks: Lot 1339
Banking Stocks: Lot 1441
Stocks / Bonds - Foreign: Lot 1526
Stocks - Other: Lot 1538
Transportation: Lot 1550
Photographs: Lot 1586
Photography Equipment: Lot 1609

DAY 2:
Sports
Auto Racing: Lot 2000
Baseball: Lots 2001-2010
Basketball: Lots 2011-2014
Boxing: Lot 2015
Ephemera: Lot 2016
Football: Lots 2017-2019
Golf: Lots 2020-2023
Hockey: Lot 2024
Olympics: Lots 2025-2026
Other: Lots 2027, 2034
Racing: Lots 2028-2030
Soccer: Lot 2031
Tennis: Lots 2032-2033

Numismatics
Bullion: Lots 2035-2040
Coins: Lots 2042-2079
Currency: Lots 2082-2098
Ephemera: Lots 2099-2101
Exonumia: Lot 2102
Foreign: Lots 2103-2139
Medals: Lots 2137-2156
Other: Lots 2156-2165
Tokens: Lots 2166-2282

Philatelic
Covers: Lots 2283-2290
First Day Covers: Lots 2291-2295
Individual Stamps: Lots 2296-2310
Stamp Collections: Lots 2311-2330
Other: Lots 2331-2340
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Americana Ephemera  [188329]1203 - Americana Ephemera [188329]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Embossed greeting card and cover, 1913 Puget Sound & Millapa Harbor RR stock, 1894 Clearfield Fire Brick bond, 1908 Missoula, MT partial article...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 800.00
Sold to t*******d for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Reward of Merit, Color Cards (7) [188469]1204 - Reward of Merit, Color Cards (7) [188469]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 7 vintage teachers' "Reward of Merit" cards. Each 3.5" x 2.5" to 4.5" x 3", with color flowers and b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to R*****s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Smithsonian & Archaeology Related Ephemera [189155]1205 - Smithsonian & Archaeology Related Ephemera [189155]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1879 Smithsonian Institute college chapel 6pp program and 1881 Teachers Association lecture announcement card with upper left chip.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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US Ephemera Grab Bag [189306]1206 - US Ephemera Grab Bag [189306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wide mix of US ephemera. Handbook for Waitresses, price lists, jelly tradecard, Northern Pacific RR menu group, Bricklayers work and due book, 1863 Ad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s**********j for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Postcards - Children With Carts, Etc., c1910s (7) [188705]1207 - Postcards - Children With Carts, Etc., c1910s (7) [188705]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 7 postcards featuring children on carts pulled by goats and dogs, on wagons, rocking horses, etc., c1910s. 6 are RPCs, 1 an advertisemen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Postcards - Children With Dolls, c1910s (10) [188706]1208 - Postcards - Children With Dolls, c1910s (10) [188706]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 10 RPC postcards with photos of children with dolls or Teddy bears, c1910s. All unused, some with writing on verso. Nice group.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Postcards - Kewpies, Rose O'Neill, c1928 (2) [188475]1209 - Postcards - Kewpies, Rose O'Neill, c1928 (2) [188475]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of Christmas postcards featuring Kewpies, printed with signatures by the artist, Rose O'Neill. One postmarked 1928, the other unused.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Halloween Metal Noisemaker Pair [189164]1210 - Halloween Metal Noisemaker Pair [189164]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Orange colored cannister with shaker material inside and wood handle, 3x6". Orange with ratchet noisemaker, 4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********t.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls, Folk Art [189220]1212 - Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls, Folk Art [189220]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of vintage Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, Folk Art wood and cloth construction. Red string hair, signed on the bottom "MM 93". One leg i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Children's Cosey Nook Picture Book, circa 1890's [189416]1213 - Children's Cosey Nook Picture Book, circa 1890's [189416]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Children's illustrated 'Cosey Nook' Hard cover, Picture Book, circa 1890's by McLoughlin Bros. New York. Illustrated throughout, sto...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Collection Of Misc. Toys [189578]1214 - Collection Of Misc. Toys [189578]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15+. The result of they didnít fit into other lots. Cow moo can, one Mickey Mouse and Campbell soup spoons, Mickey Mouse tennis ball...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Tin Toy Revolvers [189573]1215 - Tin Toy Revolvers [189573]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1.Two revolvers : 1950ís Me & My Buddy Pistol. Pull trigger and pistol moves. No Damage, paint on cowboy is in excellent con...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Cast Iron Toy Collection [189569]1216 - Cast Iron Toy Collection [189569]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. Car hauler w/two cars, 1920ís . In very good condition, paint is in very good condition. Both cars and trailer the paint is in good condit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Cast Iron Toy Collection [189654]1217 - Cast Iron Toy Collection [189654]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. . 1. Cast iron cannon. Burn paint is worn and red is showing. Wheels roll, missing the fillet. 2. Arcade RR gondola cast iron car. Wire
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Brooklyn Bridge Opening 1883 Souvenir [188383]1218 - Brooklyn Bridge Opening 1883 Souvenir [188383]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Lord & Taylor of New York, a pressed wood (4 x 2 3/4 inches) souvenir of the Brooklyn Bridge completion in 1883. Obverse: Lord & Tay...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******a for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Corporate Sealer-ECC Development  [189302]1219 - Corporate Sealer-ECC Development [189302]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small cast iron 1968 ECC Development corporate sealer.[ Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to I********1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Fairview Telephone & Telegram Document, 1906, Very Rare [188407]1220 - Fairview Telephone & Telegram Document, 1906, Very Rare [188407]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the first Fairview Telephone and Telegram document we have ever seen. It is a 1906 request for blueprint plans related to construction in Fall
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Hawthorne and Mina Telephone Telegraph, 1929, Very Rare [188416]1221 - Hawthorne and Mina Telephone Telegraph, 1929, Very Rare [188416]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare Hawthorne and Mina Telephone telegraph from Elko to Hawthorne.[ Hawthorne Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to M*********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Western Union Telegraph, 1871 [188413]1222 - Western Union Telegraph, 1871 [188413]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1871 Western Union Telegraph from Theo Winters to Geo D Winters. Upper wrinkles and .25" tear.[ Washoe County Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Western Union Telegram, 1886 [188414]1223 - Western Union Telegram, 1886 [188414]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Western Union Telegram from Carson City to White Plains, NV. [ White Plains Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Continental Telegraph/Telegram  Pair [188402]1224 - Continental Telegraph/Telegram Pair [188402]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1889 Central Vermont RR telegram with rough edges and 1910 Continental Telegraph with some edge toning.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Telegrams w/ Early USGS Content, 2, c. 1929 [188408]1225 - Telegrams w/ Early USGS Content, 2, c. 1929 [188408]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 c. 1929 telegrams with early USGS content related to Kelleman Hill permits and another to James Hill related to Montacal Extension and market for ga
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to I********1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Ut. International Telegraph Co. Transmit Pass, 1880, Rare [188406]1226 - Ut. International Telegraph Co. Transmit Pass, 1880, Rare [188406]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1880 Ut. International Telegraph Co. transmit free pass. Fine condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******r for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Travel Card Books (2) 1930s [171278]1227 - Travel Card Books (2) 1930s [171278]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
German travel & medieval personalities card books from the 1930s. One appears to be a cigarette insert card group with personalities like Shak...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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British Ephemera & Tour Guide Books (7) [180347]1228 - British Ephemera & Tour Guide Books (7) [180347]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
British ephemera, including an 1893 mortgage, guide books to the Tower of London, Chester Cathedral & assorted correspondence. All in nice condi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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German Empire Map c1800's [180903]1229 - German Empire Map c1800's [180903]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Historical map of Germany, with inset of the Western Provinces of Prussia, Comprehending Westphalia & the Rhine Province. Borders defined in ora...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d****z for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Oceania Australia Map c1857 [180167]1230 - Oceania Australia Map c1857 [180167]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map of Oceania designed to accompany Cornell's High School Geography, Published by New York D. Appleton & Co. C. 1857. Victoria, Australia i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Tyrollian Pocket Map 1935 [179295]1231 - Tyrollian Pocket Map 1935 [179295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pocket map of the Tyrolean territory of Austria. The map was publish in Munich (Munchen) Germany & measures 26"x 32". Also included is...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to r******8 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Pocket Map of Richland Co. OH c1910 [180795]1232 - Pocket Map of Richland Co. OH c1910 [180795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pocket map - "New Road Map of Richland County, Ohio." Published by The Daily Globe, Shelby, OH, c1910. Map measures 21" x 30". P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Atlas Pages Stark Cty OH  & Townships . c1870-1900's. [180168]1233 - Atlas Pages Stark Cty OH & Townships . c1870-1900's. [180168]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(13) Pages from "Combination Atlas Map of Stark County Ohio", Published by L. H. Everts & Co. Philadelphia, 1875. The Pages include bi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Pan-Pac Expo Booklet by Remington Typewriter, 1915 [189451]1234 - Pan-Pac Expo Booklet by Remington Typewriter, 1915 [189451]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1905 Pan Pacific Expo souvenir booklet from Remington Typewriter. Centerfold map of Panama Canal, other maps of California etc, 30pp. Back cover has c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Ohio & Michigan Ribbons c1892-1941 (18) [180599]1235 - Ohio & Michigan Ribbons c1892-1941 (18) [180599]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 18 ribbons from county fairs, conferences, conventions, picnics, events, etc., mostly from Ohio (one from Michigan), c1892-941. Please
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********v.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Baptism history photos/art group, 1800s-1900s [188514]1236 - Baptism history photos/art group, 1800s-1900s [188514]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small archive of materials relating to baptism from the American Heritage Publishing Archives. The group contains photographs and artworks documenting
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Postcards - Men of Faith, c1910s-20s (8) [188715]1237 - Postcards - Men of Faith, c1910s-20s (8) [188715]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 8 postcards of popular men of faith, c1910s-20s. Include Brother Isaiah, Father Barrett, S. Rita Da Cascia, Sanctus Pius P.P.X., etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Theology Biblical Themed Ephemera 1824-1937 (11) [186961]1238 - Theology Biblical Themed Ephemera 1824-1937 (11) [186961]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 11 theological biblical themed ephemera, c1824-1937. Includes 3 German hand-written penned passages, two with the dates 1824 & 1...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Fowler Ephemera Group [189291]1239 - Fowler Ephemera Group [189291]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eee Dee's Lion's Den business card, 1907 IOOF cover and dedication tickets, 2 RPC's with album backing residue.[ Fowler California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Fraternal Club Ephemera (6) [180349]1241 - Fraternal Club Ephemera (6) [180349]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Items, including ribbons, booklets & cards from Odd Fellows, Moose etc. All are in decent condition. Pleases see photos for more details.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to t*******d for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Grand Army of the Republic Souvenir Badges [181400]1242 - Grand Army of the Republic Souvenir Badges [181400]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two souvenir badges from the Ohio delegation of the the Grand Army of the Republic: 1) 41th annual encampment, June 11-14, 1907, Canton; brass,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Civilian Conservation Corps Pennant [188607]1243 - Civilian Conservation Corps Pennant [188607]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Orange pennant with yellow lettering and green foliage: In wreath: Civilian Conservation Corps / Co. 914; Big letters: C. C. C. 12 by 30 inches. Comp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 2*****s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ethan A. Brown signature, Ohio governor, 1820 [188772]1244 - Ethan A. Brown signature, Ohio governor, 1820 [188772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A printed 1820 document from the Ohio Secretary of State's office signed by Ethan Allen Brown, an Ohio politician who served as the state's ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s********v.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Teddy Roosevelt Memorial Poetry, 1919 [188034]1245 - Teddy Roosevelt Memorial Poetry, 1919 [188034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ravenna citizen Sara Allman. Memorial poetry about President Theodore Roosevelt, written by Ravenna, Ohio citizen Sara Allmen shortly after his death
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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UK Politician CDV of Albert Grant c1880 [178783]1246 - UK Politician CDV of Albert Grant c1880 [178783]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A cartes-de-visite depicting Albert Grant Esq. Grant lived from 1831 ñ 1899. Born Abraham Gottheimer, Baron Grant was in the nobility of Italy,...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Postcards - Mechanical, c1900-20s (2) [188478]1247 - Postcards - Mechanical, c1900-20s (2) [188478]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of mechanical postcards, c1900-20s. Includes: The Capitol, Washington, D.C., with pull-out of buildings at the capitol and photo of the 29th pres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to R*****s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Belgium 1940's Era Pennant [184484]1248 - Belgium 1940's Era Pennant [184484]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 1940's era pennant from the country of Belgium. Pennant measures 12"x 6" (At its widest point). It has the colors of Belgium, black,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to a******r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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French 1871 Newspaper Page-Franco-Prussian War [183034]1249 - French 1871 Newspaper Page-Franco-Prussian War [183034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
October 1871 issue of French newspaper, Le Journal Illustre featuring French Army General Chanzy. The good General lead troops during the Franco-Prus
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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French Newspapers-Early 19th Century  (2) [183036]1250 - French Newspapers-Early 19th Century (2) [183036]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
F. including French news pages from two different publications including the August 19, 1870 edition of Moniteur Des Communes & the Journal Des ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d********s.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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French Revolution Era Newspaper 1790 [183031]1251 - French Revolution Era Newspaper 1790 [183031]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
French newspaper dated March 4, 1790 following the day to day political happenings during the time of the French Revolution. This is a copy of the Gaz
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d********s.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Lincoln Death Newspaper Reprint Pair [189162]1252 - Lincoln Death Newspaper Reprint Pair [189162]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2x April 29, 1865 Montana Post reprints with news of Lincoln's death.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*******3 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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FDR Death NYTimes Newspaper Cover, 1945 [189319]1253 - FDR Death NYTimes Newspaper Cover, 1945 [189319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
April 13, 1945 Times Herald cover on the day after FDR died. Picture reflects folds to frame FDR portrait. 19x15", creases and small tears. Pl...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Postcards - President Taft, c1909 [188452]1254 - Postcards - President Taft, c1909 [188452]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of RPC postcards of President William Howard Taft's visit to Utica, Ohio, during his 33-state train tour of 1909. Two different views. Albu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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