"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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Cover to Germany with #68 and #76 [163957]2243 - Cover to Germany with #68 and #76 [163957]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US 68 brown 5 cents and 76 green 10 cents from Philadelphia to Braunschweig Germany. Tied by geometric cog wheels. Philadelphia and Paid 12 cents New
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Cover with 4 Stamps, c. 1869 [163923]2244 - Cover with 4 Stamps, c. 1869 [163923]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cover with mixed franking of 2x #114, #113 and #96. To Mopey County, East Tennessee. All tied by black target cancels. Cover undated, c. 1869. 2 cent
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Cover with 7x 3 Cent Stamps [163944]2245 - Cover with 7x 3 Cent Stamps [163944]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual 1852 cover with 7x 3 cent stamps. 3 on right belong, 4 on left do not belong. Cover has been altered, but when? New York postmarks, red wax se
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to o**********s for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Cover with Pair of A4 Confederate Stamps [163979]2246 - Cover with Pair of A4 Confederate Stamps [163979]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of unattached A4, 5 cents, confederate stamps on a cover with illegible cancel. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ga
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Two Patriotic Civil War Covers [161450]2247 - Two Patriotic Civil War Covers [161450]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Lady holding the American Flag and a sword in the other hand. No Fellowship with Traitors. Early July 1, 1861 strong strike from New Haven, Con. 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to e*****2 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Boyd's City Express Post 1850s [162940]2248 - Boyd's City Express Post 1850s [162940]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boxed Paid "J. T. B.", Boyd's City Express Post addressed to Mr. Charles de Luge / 49 West 29th Street. Date: Country (if not USA):...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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British Royal Mail Postal Cover [161453]2249 - British Royal Mail Postal Cover [161453]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Addressed to Bordeaux France, affixed with 12 cent George Washington black and 3 cent Ben Franklin, circle cancelled. Three postmarks: Boston / Nov /
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Collection of Advertising Covers [161461]2250 - Collection of Advertising Covers [161461]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Fabulous Rumpel ëThe Old Reliable' wagon, 1909; Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show with Native American pictorial; Color Pepsi Col...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********n for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Columbian Expo Stamps on Covers,  [163933]2251 - Columbian Expo Stamps on Covers, [163933]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 covers with Columbian Expo stamps with US and international destinations. Includes a variety of covers-special delivery, postal stationery varieties
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****2 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Double Rate Registered Cover [163938]2252 - Double Rate Registered Cover [163938]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 163 and 148. 15 cent orange registered and red 6 cents. To New York, c. 1870. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Early Postal Covers [162894]2253 - Early Postal Covers [162894]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three early manuscripts: 1809 Georgetown postmark; 1813 Franktown to Louisville; 1836 Mobile Alabama blue CDS private mail manuscript to New York. Da
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Exposition, Air Mail, Special Delivery Collection [161452]2254 - Exposition, Air Mail, Special Delivery Collection [161452]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fun group of eight. 1) Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. Five exposition stamps front and back. 2) 10 cent 1938 airmail stamp. From Squibb & S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to e*****2 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Large Group of Rest of U. S. Covers [162870]2255 - Large Group of Rest of U. S. Covers [162870]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 72. Includes: 1) Advertising cover of NM Martin, grocer, Petersburg, N. H. 2) Stampless Letter Sheet from New York. 3) Jefferson City advertisin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to K**********7 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Postal History Collection; Rhodes Island, Delaware, Maine, etc. [161462]2256 - Postal History Collection; Rhodes Island, Delaware, Maine, etc. [161462]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) December 1860, Baltimore. Note on steamer and gold activity (beginning of Civil war!). 2-4) Covers with postmarks as cancels: Wilmington Delaware,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*********g for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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U35 Covers to Germany, 2 [163942]2257 - U35 Covers to Germany, 2 [163942]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
U35 covers to Germany, c. 1870's or later. New York to Eisenach Germany with 3 cent green, 1 cent blue and 1 cent postal stationery, Eisenach ba...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to m******a for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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US Covers Bound For Europe, 2 [163934]2258 - US Covers Bound For Europe, 2 [163934]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 US covers bound for Western Europe c. 1880's. New York to Geneve with 2 cent and one cent stamps on 2 cent postal stationery, Geneva and Ambul...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m****y for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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US to Western Europe Cover Group, 4 [163935]2259 - US to Western Europe Cover Group, 4 [163935]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 US covers bound for Western Europe c. 1880's. Middleborough, MA to Turkey with violet 12 cents. Philadelphia to Germany with blue 1 cent and g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m******a for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Zeppelin Flight Cover, 1933 [161465]2260 - Zeppelin Flight Cover, 1933 [161465]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This cover has a lot going for it. Chicago 1933 circular postmark. 5c air mail entire with a 3c U. S. postage stamp and a 50c U. S. A Century of Progr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Floral First Cancels on Artists Proofs by Rosenberg [163292]2261 - Floral First Cancels on Artists Proofs by Rosenberg [163292]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1978 First Day cancels on Poetry of Roses 15c stamps by Kristin Rosenberg in nice binder edition. 9x6.25". Date: Country (if not USA): ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to M********9 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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United Nations First Day Covers Collection [163832]2262 - United Nations First Day Covers Collection [163832]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 190 UN first day covers in 2 binders. c. 1970's. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M********9 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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