Cauldron of Curiosities Auction, 2024 October

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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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L'Autographe Magazine [183028]1151 - L'Autographe Magazine [183028]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mid century magazine, dealing with autographs of famous historical figures of the time, including Flaubert, Beethoven, Walter Scott, playwright Louie
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Edinburgh Evening Courant 1786 [187311]1152 - Edinburgh Evening Courant 1786 [187311]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
May 15, 1786 The EDinburgh Evening Courant. 4 pp. No articles on America. Main feature is notes on House of Commons. Article on a swindler who claimed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to R*****s for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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World Friendship 1929 Letter, Mexican Immigration [188183]1153 - World Friendship 1929 Letter, Mexican Immigration [188183]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 1929 letter from O.A. Smith of the Trinity Congregational Church in Nogales, Arizona to Amanda Platt and the World Friendship Class of Barberton, Oh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Auburn Billheads, 4 [188390]1154 - Auburn Billheads, 4 [188390]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Auburn billheads. 1899 Geo F Huber, 1899 Hotel Conroy, 1898 George E Allen pictorial blacksmith, 1898 G T NOe druggist.[ Auburn California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to R*****s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Calzona, California Letterhead, XRARE, c1911 [188056]1155 - Calzona, California Letterhead, XRARE, c1911 [188056]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
XRARE letterhead for "Arthur Dach, Dealer in General Merchandise," with preprinted dateline Calzona, Calif., c1911. Calzona, an unincorpor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to r*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Sacramento Billhead and Letterhead Collection, 8 [188391]1156 - Sacramento Billhead and Letterhead Collection, 8 [188391]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1897 H S Crocker, 1908 Western cigar, 1909 W F Knox, 1891 Sacramento Glass & Crockery, 1903 and 1904 Schaw Batcher, 1900 Waterhouse & Lester...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to R*****s for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Slavery & Temperance Movement Letter 1856 S.F.  [188039]1157 - Slavery & Temperance Movement Letter 1856 S.F. [188039]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Personal letter written in 1856 from one 'M.J.F.', a resident of San Francisco, to his brother. The letter contains interesting mentions of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to t*******d for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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California Ephemera, Postcards, c1909-48 (9) [188161]1158 - California Ephemera, Postcards, c1909-48 (9) [188161]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 9 ephemera samples from California, c1909-48. Includes a variety of trade cards and 2 postcards. Postcards are of the Crescent City Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Fulton County Transaction Letter 1830-1858  [188342]1159 - Fulton County Transaction Letter 1830-1858 [188342]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The accounts of Jacob and John G. Foley of Fulton County, Illinois dating 1830-1858. The accounts include handwritten ledgers of transactions, includi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Kennebec River Log Driving Contract, 1839 [188780]1160 - Kennebec River Log Driving Contract, 1839 [188780]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A handwritten 1839 business contract between Joshua Snell of Anson, Maine and the Kennebec Log Driving Company, log driving being the practice of movi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to p****5 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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