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!

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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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Postcards - Auto Racing, c1904-08 (2) [188920]2000 - Postcards - Auto Racing, c1904-08 (2) [188920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of postcards related to auto racing, c1904 & 1908. Includes: RPC, French, "Coupe Gordon-Bennett (1904) Sur Sa Voiture Richard-Brasier&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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MLB Player Autographs (3) [188507]2001 - MLB Player Autographs (3) [188507]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An autographed photo of Kansas City Royal infielder, Frank White, along with San Francisco Giants' second baseman Robby Thompson and Giants'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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HOF-Cincinnati Ball Club Check 1928 [182267]2002 - HOF-Cincinnati Ball Club Check 1928 [182267]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cincinnati Baseball Company check, dated June 15, 1928 & issued to M.F. Callagham in the amount $485. It is signed by Reds owner C.J. McDarmond ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*******3 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Signed Copy The Cleveland Indians by Franklin Lewis [186340]2003 - Signed Copy The Cleveland Indians by Franklin Lewis [186340]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed copy of "The Cleveland Indians by Franklin Lewis. 1949 copyright, 276 pages. This book is signed not only by the author, but by former I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to s********v.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Baseball Grab Bag [188496]2004 - Baseball Grab Bag [188496]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection of baseball ephemera, cards, all-star ballots and photos for the consummate baseball fan. Included are 8"x 10" photos of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to S*******3 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Baseball Park Illustrations (16) [188548]2005 - Baseball Park Illustrations (16) [188548]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small group of colorful illustrations of major league ballparks past and present. Cards range in size from 4"x 9" down to 4"x 5"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Baseball Trivia Game 1991 Limited Edition [188503]2006 - Baseball Trivia Game 1991 Limited Edition [188503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic Limited Edition baseball trivia game. This is from 1991 and is number 114,550 of 175,000. Case appears to be unopened. Please see photos for m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to S*******3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Donruss 3D Baseball Cards (14) [188488]2007 - Donruss 3D Baseball Cards (14) [188488]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Donruss 3D baseball cards, include Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens, Scott Rolen, Vlad Guerrero and more. All are in good condition, although they have not b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Sport Trading Card Ephemera (6) [188567]2008 - Sport Trading Card Ephemera (6) [188567]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice group of sports ephemera that includes an 11"x 14" photo of Joe DiMaggio and boxer James J. Braddock, a sports trivia question and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to j*****o for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Sports Trivia Cards (10) [188545]2009 - Sports Trivia Cards (10) [188545]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sports Flick trivia cards (10). All are in nice condition. Please see photos for more details.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Topps Baseball Scratch Cards (Several) [188551]2010 - Topps Baseball Scratch Cards (Several) [188551]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Several Topps baseball scratch cards. Players include David Concepcion, Rickey Henderson, Mike Schmidt, Ken Griffey and more. All in nice condition. P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Golden State  Warriors Souvenirs (2) [188556]2011 - Golden State Warriors Souvenirs (2) [188556]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two items related to the Golden State Warriors, including an autograph facsimile of the 1975 Warrior championship team and a VIP pass from June of 199
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Scottie Pippen Fleer Gold Trading Card [188547]2012 - Scottie Pippen Fleer Gold Trading Card [188547]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Fleer 23K Gold trading card, featuring Chicago Bulls' Player Scottie Pippen. Card is in nice condition, although not graded. Please see photos...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to I********1 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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College & Pro Basketball Group [188505]2013 - College & Pro Basketball Group [188505]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of pro and college hoops items, including University of Kansas National Champion 1952 and 2008 patches, an NBA weekend at Disney World bad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to S*******3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Leonard Pangborn Real Photo Postcard [187317]2014 - Leonard Pangborn Real Photo Postcard [187317]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leonard Pangborn of Johnston, OH real photo postcard.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Boxing Photo in Front of Ice Cream Parlor [189143]2015 - Boxing Photo in Front of Ice Cream Parlor [189143]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6x8" photo of 2 men boxing in front of a Montana ice cream parlor. Small chips and image loss spots. Please inspect.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Sports Events Ephemera Ohio c1910-35 (4) [186973]2016 - Sports Events Ephemera Ohio c1910-35 (4) [186973]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An ephemera group of 4 from sports events in Ohio, c1910-35. Includes acorn shaped & square tags on jute cord. Acorn shaped reads: "Foot Ba...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Santa Clara vs. California Football Program, 1950 [188417]2017 - Santa Clara vs. California Football Program, 1950 [188417]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1950 Santa Clara vs. California football program. Vertical crease and light back cover issues. Please inspect.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Terry Bradshaw Fleer Card and Kelloggs Hoops Cards (14) [188875]2018 - Terry Bradshaw Fleer Card and Kelloggs Hoops Cards (14) [188875]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Fleer Greats of the Game Terry Bradshaw card, plus 13 Kelloggs College Basketball greats trading cards. Cards include Scottie Pippen, Waymon Tisdale
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to M*******e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Football Publications (7) [188565]2019 - Football Publications (7) [188565]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Super Bowl programs from Super Bowl XI and XXVIII, as well as a couple of Beckett Football card publications a couple of Sports Illustrated issues and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Oahu Country Club Ephemera, 1922 [189292]2020 - Oahu Country Club Ephemera, 1922 [189292]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1922 Oahu Country Club member card with cover and rules card."In no case buy balls from caddies."[ Oahu Hawaii
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to e*******Y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Golf course photos, P.P.G. & Co. [188761]2021 - Golf course photos, P.P.G. & Co. [188761]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two vintage black and white photos of golf players in front of a golf club house (a shack for distributing clubs and balls to players) on the Boston H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Golf Cards & Passes 2000-03 (7) [188549]2022 - Golf Cards & Passes 2000-03 (7) [188549]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Golf ephemera includes two Tiger Woods trading cards, one Ben Hogan and passes to the 2003 Buick Classic, 2003 Milwaukee Open, The 2000 Oregon Classic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Golfer Repro Painting [188568]2023 - Golfer Repro Painting [188568]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reproduced painting of a golfer. It measures 9"x 24" and is on thin canvas. In nice condition. Please see photos for more details.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
 
 
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Hockey Ephemera Including Sign Photo (6) [188555]2024 - Hockey Ephemera Including Sign Photo (6) [188555]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A signed hockey photo by Pat Falloon of the San Jose Sharks, two copies of Beckett Magazine, a couple of player trading cards and a photo of the Shark
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Olympic Postcards 1912 & 1936 [186309]2025 - Olympic Postcards 1912 & 1936 [186309]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Olympic themed postcards, includes James Duncan, who won a bronze medal at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics throwing the discus, A.L. Gutterson, who won go
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Bicycle Themed Postcards (3) [186308]2026 - Bicycle Themed Postcards (3) [186308]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bicycle themed postcards, including an Italian bike team, the USA Olympic Bike team in Sao Paolo, Brazil & an individual out for a ride in the p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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German American Sports Broadside 1938 [167909]2027 - German American Sports Broadside 1938 [167909]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1938 American & German sports broadside featuring male athletes from both countries. Printed in Germany, 8.25x11.5", 2 small dogears. Germ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Horse Racing / Dog Racing Ephemera (4) [188550]2028 - Horse Racing / Dog Racing Ephemera (4) [188550]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A few items from both the horse racing world and greyhound. Included is a postcard from Aqua Caliente Dog track in Tijuana, as well A racing form fro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Churchill Downs 1941 Program [184503]2029 - Churchill Downs 1941 Program [184503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The program for the Spring Meeting of horseracing at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, site of the Kentucky Derby. This program lists the races
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to a*******1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Upper Deck Soccer Trading Cards (60) [188489]2031 - Upper Deck Soccer Trading Cards (60) [188489]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Upper Deck brand soccer cards (60). Player cards include Maykel Galindo, Matt Reiss, Shalrie Joseph, Juan Toja and more. Cards are in excellent cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to 0*******a for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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French Couple Tennis Postcards 8 c. 1921 [184184]2032 - French Couple Tennis Postcards 8 c. 1921 [184184]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 c. 1921 French postcards with couples tennis players from 3 different publishers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to a******r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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French Women's Tennis Postcards 7 c. 1923-26 [184183]2033 - French Women's Tennis Postcards 7 c. 1923-26 [184183]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 c. 1923-26 French women's tennis postcards, some hand colored.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*********m for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Dave Cook Sporting Goods Advertising Compass [188866]2034 - Dave Cook Sporting Goods Advertising Compass [188866]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Advertising compass from Dave Cook Sporting Goods Co., corner 1601 Larimer St. Denver, circa 1930s. 44 mm.[ Denver Colorado
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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American Eagle Silver Dollar 2021: MS 70 [189601]2035 - American Eagle Silver Dollar 2021: MS 70 [189601]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Struck at the West Point Mint: NGC certified MS 70 2021 (W) Eagle silver $1; Heraldic Eagle T-1; first releases.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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American Eagle Silver Dollars (11) [189614]2036 - American Eagle Silver Dollars (11) [189614]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven brilliant uncirculated American Eagle silver dollars. Two are proof in hard shell cases: 1993 & 1994. 2021 is in a plastic flip; the oth...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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American Eagle Silver Dollars-Proof  (3) [189599]2037 - American Eagle Silver Dollars-Proof (3) [189599]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In original mint packaging: three proof American Eagle silver dollars: 1986, 1993, 1994.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*****r for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Kenaitze People Silver Round [188617]2038 - Kenaitze People Silver Round [188617]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Part of the Indian Tribal Series, this book and medal commemorate the Kenaitze people. 105 page hard cover book "The Kenaitze People," by ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s**********j for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Silver Bullion Proof Half Pound [188023]2039 - Silver Bullion Proof Half Pound [188023]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by the American Historic Society. A silver proof one half troy pound of pure .999 silver. 2800 grains of silver. Measures 3 1/2 inches in diamete
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to s**********j for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Silver Rounds (4) [189606]2040 - Silver Rounds (4) [189606]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four one ounce silver rounds: The American Prospector by Engelhard. Stamped one ounce .999 fine silver. The other three are not marked as silver, but
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s**********j for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Sterling Silver Space Medals Franklin Mint (3) [189598]2041 - Sterling Silver Space Medals Franklin Mint (3) [189598]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three sterling silver medals from the Franklin Mint, commemorating men in space: 1) First Step on the Moon silver round in hard plastic case. 2) First
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s**********j for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Casino Jackpots "Nevada" Silver Dollars (18) [189590]2042 - Casino Jackpots "Nevada" Silver Dollars (18) [189590]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Real United States silver dollars polished to be given out in slot machines as jackpots in the 1970s. Eighteen coins: 14 Morgans, 4 Peace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to k*******2 for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Barber/Walking Liberty Half dollars (18) [189670]2043 - Barber/Walking Liberty Half dollars (18) [189670]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18 circulated U. S. half dollars: Barber halves (5), AG-VG condition. Walking Liberty halves (13): two are AU (1934, 1941-S); the others are AG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s*******s for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Booker T. Washington Commemorative Half Dollars (3) [189594]2044 - Booker T. Washington Commemorative Half Dollars (3) [189594]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three commemorative half dollars of Booker T. Washington: 1946, 1950; and of Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver, 1951. All three have b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to M*****4 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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BU Morgan Dollar: 1884-O [189595]2045 - BU Morgan Dollar: 1884-O [189595]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not certified, but we call it BU: 1884-O Morgan Dollar. A touch of toning on the bottom rim. Mintage 9,730,000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to y******1 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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BU Roll Morgan Silver Dollars: 1921 [189602]2046 - BU Roll Morgan Silver Dollars: 1921 [189602]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Roll of twenty BU 1921 Morgan silver dollars.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Counterstamped 1883 Liberty Nickel: J. Anderson [188845]2047 - Counterstamped 1883 Liberty Nickel: J. Anderson [188845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Liberty nickel 1883 (with cents); reverse counter stamped "J. Anderson." Probably out of the Oregon/Washington area. Overall AG-G conditio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Draped Bust Large Cent [188293]2048 - Draped Bust Large Cent [188293]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The grade would be just below P001, as the date is not readable. But its somewhere between 1796 and 1807.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s*******s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Franklin Half Dollars (35) [189593]2049 - Franklin Half Dollars (35) [189593]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty five Franklin half dollars, G-AU condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to s*******s for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Ike Dollar Collection-Proof  (5) [189610]2050 - Ike Dollar Collection-Proof (5) [189610]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five 1972 proof Eisenhower 40% silver dollars in their original brown box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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