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Cauldron of Curiosities Auction, 2024 October
Cauldron of Curiosities Auction, 2024 October
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3555 Airway Drive Suite 308
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Reno
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Nevada
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89511
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United States
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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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1150 -
John Hyatt Spain Documents (2) 1894 [159932]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 documents related to John Hyatt while he was in Spain. Union Hero Americana Society, June 11, 1894, making John Hyatt a member on account of certain
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
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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 ...
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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
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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
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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
Current Bid: 15.00
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1161 -
St. Louis, MO Letters, 1863 & 1876 (2) EARLY! [188198]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two handwritten letters, one from 1863 and one from 1876, both sent from Saint Louis, Missouri. Both letters are personal messages to friends, with th
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1162 -
Old Agency, MT, Crow Reservation Letters [188787]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three letters from Old Agency, Montana, to two banks in Helena, Montana (the First National and Merchants' banks) dating from 1874, 1876, and 18...
Current Bid: 10.00
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1163 -
Letter Re: Travel & Settlement 1854 [188336]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An 1854 letter from Florence, Nebraska resident D. B. Handy to his brother. Handy's brother had been considering moving west, and Handy wrote to...
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1164 -
Omaha Chicken Purchase 1873 Letter [188197]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1873 letter from Leonard Lack of Omaha, Nebraska to one Mr. Ford regarding the purchase of two roosters and two hens. Handwritten on paper with a lett
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1165 -
Nevada Town Letterhead Pair, 1894-1903 [188400]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 obscure Nevada town letterheads from towns without post offices, likely in Lander or Nye county. 1903 Vaughan's Switch-stained, and 1894 Silve...
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1166 -
Skookum Times Billhead, 1908, Very Rare [188393]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare 1908 Skookum Times billhead. Only 1 paper known at University of Nevada Reno.[ Skookum Nevada
Current Bid: 35.00
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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1168 -
Nevada Ephemera (4 pieces) [189755]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting lot of (4) Nevada ephemera pieces, both old and new. The new is "2 Stiffs Selling Gas" from Lovelock, and a card for a "J...
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1169 -
Land Indenture, Galloway NJ Salt Marsh, 1822 [188512]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1822 Land Indenture for a thirty-acre tract of salt marsh in Galloway Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The indenture records the transfer of t
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1170 -
New York to Ohio mail, 1849-1857 [188339]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pieces of mail sent from New York to Ohio, one from Hudson, NY and one from Bridgewater, NY. The Hudson letter dates from 1857 and the Bridgewater
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1171 -
Pierson Family Collection 1840-1898, War Pensions [188193]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of documents from the Pierson family dating from 1840 to 1898. The documents originate from various locations around New York, Vermont, M
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1172 -
Ohio Letter, Mentions Indians 1820s [188180]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Personal letter written from a Rachel C-- (last name illegible) of Ashland, Ohio to a friend in Windham, Ohio, providing updates about her life and fa
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1173 -
Dudley Hollister, early Portage OH settler, 1830s [188208]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter c. 1830 from Dudley Hollister, an early settler of Portage County, Ohio, to his father Israel Hollister of Glastonbury, Connecticut. In the let
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1174 -
Lawrence Co. OH Documents c1846-94 (10) [180877]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 10 Burlington, Lawrence County, Ohio, Treasurer's Office receipts, c1846-94. Please see photo(s) for more details.[ Burlington O...
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1175 -
Condolence Letter from Chas. S. Howe [187323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A letter of condolence, & cover written on Case School of Applied Sciences of Cleveland, Ohio by school president Charles S. Howe. Charles Sumn...
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Letter from Votteler-Hetche Organ Co. 1909 [188035]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1909 letter from Cleveland, Ohio citizen at Votteler-Hetche Organ Company asking after a piece of music. Votteler-Hetche, now known as Holtkamp Organ
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Columbus Audubon Society Calendars [180983]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pamphlets from the Columbus Audubon Society: 1928-29 & 1938-39. Also a 1902 letter from the U. S. department of Agriculture Biological Surve...
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1178 -
Ohio Business Cards (3) [187046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three merchant business cards including "Wills Auto & Machine Works" in Canal Dover, "Walter Robb Auto Repair" Dover & G...
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1179 -
Harrison City OH Documents c1816-99 (11) [180885]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare collection of 11 documents from Harrison City, OH, c1816-99. Includes legal & land documents, invoices, checks, & an oil lease, c1889...
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1180 -
Irish Ridge / Clear Fork Ohio Letter 1834 [188190]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A personal letter from one W.B. Ofburn to his father, sent from Irish Ridge, Ohio to Clear Fork, Ohio in 1834. The letter discusses the family's...
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1181 -
Saturday Bulletin 1879 [187079]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
December 6, 1879 Saturday Bulletin. 4pp. Main story is The President's Message by Rutherford B Hayes. 4.5" lower center crease tear, toning...
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Lima, Ohio transaction records, 1830-1834 [188335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handwritten documents from Lima, Ohio, dating from 1830 to 1834. They catalogue various transactions between Lima citizens, including an 1830 purchase
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1183 -
Ohio - Land Lease Agreement c1879 [180878]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A signed agreement to lease a farm from 1880 to 1881 in Logan, OH. Farm owned by Henry James, who allowed wheat fields to be planted with grape seed.
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1184 -
New Philadelphia Ephemera [180987]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Billheads & letterheads from 19th century businesses in New Philadelphia Ohio. Over 20 pieces. Businesses include: Wolf Brothers Stoves; New Phi...
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1185 -
Marriage Certificates from Ohio 1833-1854 [188189]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of five marriage certificates from Portage County, Ohio, dating between 1833 and 1854. Three of the certificates are handwritten, while t
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1186 -
Letter Collection 1865-1904, Portage County Ohio [188181]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of six letters, ranging in date from 1865 to 1904, sent to and from the people of Portage County, Ohio. These letters provide a glimpse i
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1187 -
Ravenna OH Legal Documents, 1849-1850 (8) [188331]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of eight handwritten legal documents from Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio dating c. 1949-1950. The collection provides examples of legal proc
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1188 -
Cuyahoga County Land Docs c1881-1906 (19) [180892]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 19 land exchange documents from Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, c1881-1906. Includes Mortgage, Lease & Warranty Deeds, Title documents, lett...
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Fire Insurance Certificates of Authority 1860s [180975]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Certificates of Authority for insurance companies to do business in the state of Ohio: The Phoenix Insurance Company & The North American Fi...
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Land Deed Dispute, Portage County Ohio 1820 [188340]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A handwritten 1820 document from the Court of Common Pleas of Portage County, Ohio regarding a dispute over the land claim of Mr. John Hubbard, a citi
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Ohio - Medina Co. Ephemera c1848-75 (2) [180879]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of documents from Medina County, Ohio, including a building loan agreement between Jacob Pfeiiffer & the Bank of Wadsworth, OH, c1875; &a...
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Ohio business, Transaction Ledger 1842 [188200]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A neatly handwritten ledger of transactions for an unnamed Ohio business, dated 1842. Items sold include large quantities of food, such as produce, fl
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Ohio History, Wyandot and Portage Counties 1879 Letter, [188205]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A personal letter to Mr. William A. Chance of Nevada, Ohio written in 1879 by a woman identifying herself as 'Cousin Nannie'. Nannie writes ...
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Ohio- Documents Land etc. c1823-1932 (12) [180896]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A dozen Ohio documents, c1823-1932. Includes several land deeds; Portage Co. notices awarding bounty for killing wolves c18XX (2); wedding invitation
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Ohio, Misc. Historical Items [188769]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three items from early Ohio: a handwritten patriotic poem written in 1825 by Dr. John S. Matson of Windham in Portage County, a deed indicating the sa
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Washington County Land Deed c1832 [180887]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A State of Ohio, Washington County land deed, c1832, signed by Samuel Hutchinson, Justice of the Peace, the recorder & four witnesses. Please se...
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Pastor Resignation Letter, Ravenna, c1899 [189640]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rather incredible letter to sever relations from Pastor W.H. Scott to Paster W.C. Roberts, breaking off a relationship between them. Relationship/grie
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Pittsburgh, PA transaction record 1824 [188345]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An 1824 schedule of goods sold by John Reno to William Eichbaum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The handwritten schedule includes a list of items and cor
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Middleton County Land Transfer Document, 1808 [189298]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1808 land transfer to Erastus Barker in Rutland county. He was the county Sheriff. Upper and lower right chips, center stain. Please inspect.
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Coe Family Hood River, OR 1895 Letter, [188194]
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An 1895 letter written by a woman identifying herself as 'Aunt Alithea' of Independence, Washington to Mrs. Henry Coe of Hood River, Oregon....
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