"Collector's Pot of Gold" Americana Auction (March 2023 Timed Sale)

Auction Details

Welcome to our special March 2023 timed sale, the Collector's Pot of Gold Auction!

This two-day timed sale has over 1,300 lots in over 10 collecting categories incl. Mining, Bottles, Numismatics, Sports, Stocks, Philatelic, Art, and General Americana.

It is a mix of old and new material, with an emphasis on lower priced/entry-level lots and larger groups ideal for dealers.

And to celebrate the St. Patrick's Day weekend, we've decided to open EVERY LOT at just $10! It's your "lucky" day!!!

Starting at $10 does not mean the collectibles are cheap, common or unwanted. What it does represent is a following of the world-wide numismatic market, and that of our rarities auctions, of letting the bidder and collector set the prices. If the lots start cheap, then all it takes is your bid. We have so many thousands of collectors that we hope all find things to their liking. This format is the future, and we know you’ll have fun with it!

All of these lots come to us from major collections. Many of these items were offered previously, and may have been “missed” by collectors who focused on items of greater interest at the time. This sale allows for spotting these missed rarities. Also, just because an item may be less expensive, does not mean it is not rare. We offer here many “one of a kind” pieces – but the value is up to you.

This is a timed auction, so there will be no live auctioneer or audio/video feed. You can bid now up to the day each session closes. On the 18th and 19th, you will be able to log into a virtual console and bid live, just like normal. Each lot will open with an automatic timer that is reset with each live bid. Once the bidding stops and the timer runs out, the auction advances to the next lot.

We're sure you'll find something perfect for your collection or dealer inventory. And at a $10 start price, we expect you to bid early and bid often!

Thanks for your continued interest and bids in our sales!
--THE HOLABIRD TEAM



Auction Schedule

Saturday, March 18th, 2023, Lots 1000-1676
General Americana (1000-1621)
Geo. Sort.
Misc. Categories incl. Transportation, Books, Toys
Bottles (1622-1676)

Sunday, March 19th, 2023, Lots 2000-2623
Art (2000-2130)
Sports (2131-2173)
Philatelic (2174-2268)
Mining (2269-2321)
Stocks (2322-2513)
Numismatics (2514-2623)
SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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War Dept. Telegram, 1878 [157873]1000 - War Dept. Telegram, 1878 [157873]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Indian War telegram. War Dept, to Tucson, the first year of telegrams to southern Arizona re: freight on salt. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to O*********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Fort Apache Photo [162188]1001 - Fort Apache Photo [162188]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fort Apache was established in the 1870's in Arizona, This photo is by JN Dean, 4.75x6.75", poor condition, please inspect, sold as is. Da...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to m****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Aladdin's Magic Shoes [162600]1002 - Aladdin's Magic Shoes [162600]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a unique find! The shoes (replica of course) that Aladdin wore. Both shoes in a shoe protector to keep from losing shape. Just take a look! Ni
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Grab Bag of Walt Disney Ephemera [162604]1003 - Grab Bag of Walt Disney Ephemera [162604]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes large Pirates of the Caribbean, Epcot Center and Walt Disney World pins. That's all Folks and What's Up Folks small bags. Pins incl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Donner Lake Photos and RPC's, 10 [160744]1004 - Donner Lake Photos and RPC's, 10 [160744]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 small, 2.5x3.5", photos of Donner Lake area including the iconic bridge at the summit, 2 RPC's of Baxter and Donner Lake. Date: Count...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*****W for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Vintage Motorcycle Hillclimb and Motocross Photos, 16 [161379]1005 - Vintage Motorcycle Hillclimb and Motocross Photos, 16 [161379]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 c. 1940's-1950's small b/w photos of motorcycle hillclimbs and motorcross. BSA, Triumph, Bonneville and Harley Davidsons. Nice peek at th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to O*********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Charles Naughton Movie Storyboard Mounts [101765]1006 - Vintage Charles Naughton Movie Storyboard Mounts [101765]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
26 mounted storyboard photos for a Pilgrim type movie. Most photos 7.25x9.25"."Charles John "Charlie" Naughton (21 April 1886, i...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A Tale of Two Cities Movie Photos (3) [157687]1007 - A Tale of Two Cities Movie Photos (3) [157687]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three photographs from the 1935 movie, A Tale of Two Cities, based on the Charles Dickens novel. The film starred Ronald Coleman and Elizabeth Allan.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Marion Davies Photographs (4) [157686]1008 - Marion Davies Photographs (4) [157686]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four photographs for Marion Davies in the 1924 film, Janice Merideth. This was a silent film about a romance set during the American Revolution. All p
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Six Hollywood Publicity Shots [117340]1009 - Six Hollywood Publicity Shots [117340]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains five photographs, three of the same subject, Edgar A. Guest, known as "America's Poet." The others include actress P...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
 
 
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The Private Life of Helen of Troy Photographs (6) [157683]1010 - The Private Life of Helen of Troy Photographs (6) [157683]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six mounted photographs from the movie, "The Private Life of Helen of Troy." This 1927 film was based on the book of the same name written...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Vintage Hollywood Autographs and Photos [158475]1011 - Vintage Hollywood Autographs and Photos [158475]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certified Billie Burke(Wizard of Oz good witch} clipped autograph, 1.5x4". 8x10" photos-Signed Junette Davis, Tom Mix, Masked Cowboy, Buck...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*****1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Hollywood Library [115369]1012 - Hollywood Library [115369]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 23 pieces included; magazines, books, and more. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Hollywood Provenance:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
 
 
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UCLA 1968 Yearbook, Lew Alcindor [160749]1013 - UCLA 1968 Yearbook, Lew Alcindor [160749]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very good year for UCLA sports as they won the basketball championship with Lew Alcindor, later know as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Gary Beban won the foot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to j******d for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Nevada County Estate Document, 1858 [157897]1014 - Nevada County Estate Document, 1858 [157897]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1858 Nevada County legal document related to the settlement of the estate of J.A. Nicholson. Robert Morrow is named as one of the administrators of th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to u********y.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Oakland Ephemera [113170]1015 - Oakland Ephemera [113170]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) 1912 mounted photograph of school children taken by Hugo Weitz, Fruitvale and Oakland. Photo is 4.5 x 7.5" on 7 x 10" mount. ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********p for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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San Diego 1936 Expo Photos and Postcard Collection [161898]1016 - San Diego 1936 Expo Photos and Postcard Collection [161898]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of photographs from 1936 San Diego Expo. About 30 postcards, roughly half are RPC's. Assorted newspaper clippings. About 250 pho...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to M*********n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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1880's Liquor and Grocery Billheads and Ephemera [144487]1017 - 1880's Liquor and Grocery Billheads and Ephemera [144487]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven pieces. 1) Albert Mau & Co, grocers, San Francisco, with goldish billhead. 2) Oberfelder Bros., distilling with Native American lass takin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to O*********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Autograph  Book, 1866 [162279]1018 - Autograph Book, 1866 [162279]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1866 autograph book featuring attractive binding and good penmanship. Mary was the owner, signed by her schoolmates. Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*********3 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Langley's San Francisco Directory [139545]1019 - Langley's San Francisco Directory [139545]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large directory from 1894 compiled by Langley for the city of San Francisco. This book is not in great shape, but it could be rebound and become a n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 350.00
Sold to R*****n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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San Francisco Art Glass Works Trade Card [137828]1020 - San Francisco Art Glass Works Trade Card [137828]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trade card printed in German. Located at 10 Eighth St., San Francisco. Stamped Diaphanium Art Glass Works, San Francisco, Herm. Malz, proprietor. Two
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c******y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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San Francisco Billhead Group, 50 [162476]1021 - San Francisco Billhead Group, 50 [162476]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 San Francisco bill heads, some pictorial. c. 1885-1919. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: San Francisco Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to O*********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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San Francisco Business Directory, C. 1870s [158339]1022 - San Francisco Business Directory, C. 1870s [158339]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classified Directory of the Patrons of the Atlas comprising the Principal Business Firms and Professional Men of the City of San Francisco. Two loose
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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San Francisco Post Card, Vintage Maps And Tour Guide [148365]1023 - San Francisco Post Card, Vintage Maps And Tour Guide [148365]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1. Thomas Bros. 1946 San Fran Info-Guide w/maps of Western US and color San Francisco, condition is excellent. 2. Four S.F maps : 1958 S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Views of San Francisco Booklet [162541]1024 - Views of San Francisco Booklet [162541]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Views of San Francisco and California booklet, 1905, loaded with great photos including Oakland, San Jose, pre San Francisco earthquake etc. Spine has
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8*****W for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Kaweah Co-Operative Colony Company Subscription Certificates [154789]1025 - Kaweah Co-Operative Colony Company Subscription Certificates [154789]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 certificates of payments towards a $500 one share membership in this company. "Located in the Kaweah Canyon and the Giant Forest of Tu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to L******8 for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Yuba Certificate of Elections, 1867 [156509]1026 - Yuba Certificate of Elections, 1867 [156509]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yuba certificate of Supervisor of elections, 1867. Signed by JC Brown and J Eastman. Some toning. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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California Advertising Booklets [163329]1027 - California Advertising Booklets [163329]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three vintage booklets from California businesses: 1) 1885 notebook presented by Commerical Insurance Company at 439 California Street, San Francisco;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*********3 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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California Ephemera Collection incl. Brewing [154790]1028 - California Ephemera Collection incl. Brewing [154790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 45. 1) Twelve labels for White Seal Beer, El Dorado Brewing Co., Stockton. 9 x 10.5" Torn edges. 2) Three paychecks from Miller & Lu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to O*********n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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California General History Books, 5 [156220]1029 - California General History Books, 5 [156220]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 California general history books. The Guide to Bodie by Williams, Ghost Trails of California by Hunt, The California Trail Yesterday and Today by Hi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to S********6 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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California History Books, 7 [156194]1030 - California History Books, 7 [156194]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 California history books. Rush for Riches by Holliday. Fearful Crossing by Curran. The California Trail by Stewart. Gold Rush Country by Sunset. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****W for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Michigan-California Lumber Co. Architectural Drawings [158401]1031 - Michigan-California Lumber Co. Architectural Drawings [158401]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five architectural drawings of the Michigan-California Lumber Company drawn by Russ Simpson in 1983. This lumber company was located in Camino, El Dor
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Vintage Disneyland & Knotts Berry Farm Tickets [160741]1032 - Vintage Disneyland & Knotts Berry Farm Tickets [160741]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 undated Knott's Berry Farms ticket books, 2 different undated partial Santa Cruz Beach ticket books, undated partial Disneyland ticket book. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Coloradan 1955 & 1956 [143538]1033 - Coloradan 1955 & 1956 [143538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two volumes of the Coloradan from 1955 & 1956. Hardcover, published by the Associated Students of the University of Colorado, Boulder. Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to a*********3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Central City, CO Checks, 10 [163081]1034 - Central City, CO Checks, 10 [163081]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 checks from Central City, CO, c. 1866-1931. Rocky Mountain National Bank, Quiller & Gabardi, First National Bank, Colorado Trading and Invest...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to c******y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Denver Checks, 19 [163082]1035 - Denver Checks, 19 [163082]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19 Denver checks, c. 1868-1932, some with adhesive stamps. First National Bank, Empire Feed and Fuel, Colorado National Bank, Western Bank, Kountze Br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Denver Liquor Beer, Wine, Bottling Group [162827]1036 - Denver Liquor Beer, Wine, Bottling Group [162827]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Weil Brothers Kentucky Whiskeys. 1893. 2) Chas. Monaghan Kentucky whiskeys, California wines 1908. 3) Levy & Co. Wine, Liquor, Cigar Merchant...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to r****1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Denver Mining and Railroad Billheads [162828]1037 - Denver Mining and Railroad Billheads [162828]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Tappan miners' supplies 1868. 2) Denver & Rio Grande shipping receipt for Georgetown 1888. 3) George Washington Gold Mining Company lette...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Denver, Colorado Billhead Collection [162826]1038 - Denver, Colorado Billhead Collection [162826]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 40 pieces. Includes Rhodes heavy Hardware, fancy Salomon Bros., Linquist Cracker, Dr. Rogers, Temple of Music, Rockfinger Commission Agent, Allen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to O*********n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Mount Cross Coffee Tin [158136]1039 - Mount Cross Coffee Tin [158136]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Paper label Mount Cross Coffee, The J S Brown Mercantile, Denver, Colo. 10x7.25", plus handle and wood insert. No dents. Date: Country (if ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********e for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Three Denver Beer Bottles [162726]1040 - Three Denver Beer Bottles [162726]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Lemp's St. Louis Lager Beer. Reverse says This Bottle Belongs to A Friedman & Co., Denver Colorado and Must be Returned. 2) C. A. Lammer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*****s for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Western Pottery Stoneware, 2 Gallon [160589]1041 - Western Pottery Stoneware, 2 Gallon [160589]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Western/2/Denver, Colo./Pottery Mfg. Co. 9.5x9.5". Lip ding. No apparent chips or cracks. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l******8 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Georgetown/Golden, CO Checks, 10 [163049]1042 - Georgetown/Golden, CO Checks, 10 [163049]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 checks from Georgetown, Idaho Springs and Golden, c. 1868-1934. Geo. T. Clark, First National Bank, Bank of Clear Creek County, FE Everett etc. Da
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******8 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Idaho Springs Billiard Table Advertising Card [161444]1043 - Idaho Springs Billiard Table Advertising Card [161444]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely nice condition. Has a billiard Table pictorial. John Rohner's Bar and Billiard Hall. Strictly First Class. 1619 Miner Street, Idaho Sp...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 3****m for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Austin & Glasgow Merchants Metal Vending Box [160656]1044 - Austin & Glasgow Merchants Metal Vending Box [160656]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sheet metal, green painted, merchant vending box from Austin & Glascow/General Mdse./Lasalle, Colo./Spices. Hinged upper lid, lower hinged spice...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Leadville Ephemera Group [162825]1045 - Leadville Ephemera Group [162825]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Warfield cigars, Allen's New Trotters, Miller druggist, 2 Harvey Coal, Leadville Brunswick & Balke Billiard tables. See photo for ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to B*********g for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Reprint of an 1880 Leadville Directory [153570]1046 - Reprint of an 1880 Leadville Directory [153570]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reprint of Corbett Hoye & Co.'s Leadville Directory, 1880, Volume 1. This reprint was made by Samuel C. Morrison, Historical Reprints. This ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*****E for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Colorado Advertising Ephemera [161446]1047 - Colorado Advertising Ephemera [161446]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miscellaneous lot of Colorado history: 1929 Season's Greetings calendar from Kneisel & Anderson of Georgetown featuring artwork by Philip R....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Colorado Color Advertising Labels [162720]1048 - Colorado Color Advertising Labels [162720]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nineteen total. Columbine Beer Leadville, Columbine Milk, Ute Chief Mineral Springs with Native American vignette, National Whiskey Colorado City, Mou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********a.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Colorado Ephemera Group [161701]1049 - Colorado Ephemera Group [161701]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 12 pieces of Colorado ephemera. 6 letterheads, 2 pictorial, 1889-1913. 2 billheads, 1 pictorial 1904-12. Monitor Lode location cert., large crea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to O*********n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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