"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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Adhesive Pacific Express Postal Cover, Central City, Colorado [157531]2183 - Adhesive Pacific Express Postal Cover, Central City, Colorado [157531]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red adhesive label "forwarded by Pacific Express Company from Central City, Colo." Front cover only. Addressed to Ohio. Date: 1898 Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********t for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Denver Express and Delivery Group [162822]2184 - Denver Express and Delivery Group [162822]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1-2) Robert S. Roe, City Transfer Company letterheads with great horse and wagon underprint vignette. Dated 1894, Established 1868. Two page
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to o**********s for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Colorado Postal Group with Descriptions [161463]2185 - Colorado Postal Group with Descriptions [161463]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Del Norte, 1876. Post office opened in 1873. Blue strike, second known handstamp. Addressed to Hinsdale County Bank. Large square purple "Pa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to o**********s for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Colorado Postal History Group w/ Rare Stamp Usages [164088]2186 - Colorado Postal History Group w/ Rare Stamp Usages [164088]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different covers. 1) Small cover sent by Mary Iowa "Goods by Adams Express" to Philadelphia. Pinewood, Colo. 1882 cancel. 13 cent...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Colorado Postal History Group: Covers and Cancels [164082]2187 - Colorado Postal History Group: Covers and Cancels [164082]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30+. Includes 6 covers and 25 misc. postal cancels from numerous Colorado towns. 1) Covers: PL Bockfinger, Red Cliff, cc, 1886; Pittsburgh, 188
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Three Large Format Colorado Covers [164087]2188 - Three Large Format Colorado Covers [164087]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. No contents. 1) Corner ad cover for Charles John, County Clerk, San Luis, Colo. Fort Garland, Colorado 1885 cancel. Two 2 cent Was
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Bridgeport Connecticut Postal Cover [162893]2189 - Bridgeport Connecticut Postal Cover [162893]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Serified cd, circled grid postmark from Bridgeport CT. Five cent Ben Franklin stamp. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Connecticut City: Brid
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Early Hawaiian Postal Cover [162892]2190 - Early Hawaiian Postal Cover [162892]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Target postmarked two cent Elua Keneta stamp; sent from Honolulu to Rev. S. E. Bishop, Lahainaluna, Maui, Oct. 16, 1871. 5 1/2 X 3 inch envelope. Dat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Hawaii Advertising Covers [162943]2191 - Hawaii Advertising Covers [162943]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three postal covers from Hawaii: 1) 1896 postmark from Edward R. Adams, Importer, Honolulu with 5 cent provisional government stamp; 2) 1896 po
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Hilo to Honolulu Postal Cover [162948]2192 - Hilo to Honolulu Postal Cover [162948]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of Sc #57 2 cent blue stamps with 1894 postmark Hilo Hawaii, addressed to Honolulu. Date: 1894 Country (if not USA): State: Hawaii City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Three nice Louisiana Postal History Pieces [162722]2193 - Three nice Louisiana Postal History Pieces [162722]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) New Orleans 1869 issue of Scott No. 114. 3c Locomotive. This is the three cent stamp and is often considered to be the most attractive. From Hart;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Two Louisiana Covers with A51 Stamp [162895]2194 - Two Louisiana Covers with A51 Stamp [162895]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Shreveport advertising cover on General Merchandise. Three cent green stamp. Added is an A51 Franklin orange 15c stamp. Manuscript Registered No. 6
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Michigan Potsal History Group [161456]2195 - Michigan Potsal History Group [161456]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) Stampless letter. From B. Hubbard of Detroit. Early May 29, 1848. Paid 10 stamped upper right. Letter is about land. The Hon. VL Bradfo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to w**********e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Two Interesting Missouri Postal Covers [161466]2196 - Two Interesting Missouri Postal Covers [161466]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Corner advertising for the Gilliss (sic) House of Kansas City. The Gillis House was the first hotel in the city of Kansas. Built by William Gillis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Nevada Postal History Collection [162732]2197 - Nevada Postal History Collection [162732]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Total of 12. Includes many corner covers. 1) Depot Hotel, Green & Abel, 1893. 2c Landing of Columbus stamp. With two page letter: "Mr. Youn...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to h*********g for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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New Mexico Postal History Collection [161449]2198 - New Mexico Postal History Collection [161449]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23. Premier piece is a perfect 1904 Ojo Caliente, Taos County. Also it has a corner advertisement for CA Hernandez, notary public and dealer in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to K**********7 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Boyd's Express; New York Cover [162898]2199 - Boyd's Express; New York Cover [162898]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postmarked and cancelled with New York, Apr. 30. Three cent Franklin. Attached green Boyd's Express / Post 2 Cents. Sent to East Windsor, Conn. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to o**********s for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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North and South Carolina Postal History [161458]2200 - North and South Carolina Postal History [161458]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. 1) Stampless cover with content, 1848. 2-3) Two advertising covers: Hall Brothers merchants and Tate & Son grain and seed. 4-10) The ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Gen. McLellan Patriotic Cover and Stationery [163978]2201 - Gen. McLellan Patriotic Cover and Stationery [163978]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red 5 cent stamp on Gen. McLellan patriotic cover with Ashland, OH cancel and stationery. 1862. Some toning on cover. Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*********g for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Virginia and Area Postal History Group [161469]2202 - Virginia and Area Postal History Group [161469]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. 1) Virginia. Stampless cover: Richmond. Stamped covers where postmark acts as cancel: Lynchburg & Richmond. 2) Tennessee. Three cover...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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