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

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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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Western Souvenir Plates [119548]1500 - Western Souvenir Plates [119548]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Carnegie Library, Boise, Idaho; 2) Ft. Collins, Colorado, calendar plate, 1908; Abercrombie, N. Dakota calendar plate, 1911; Seattle, Washington; P
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******g for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Dinnerware Group and Souvenir Plates [159029]1501 - Dinnerware Group and Souvenir Plates [159029]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kalmar carving set, blue mothers day 1971, 1972 and 1973 plates 7.5", oval glass in holder 6x10", Bavarian bowl 10.5", 2 plates 5.25&...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Foreign Souvenir and Calendar Plates (7) [112607]1502 - Foreign Souvenir and Calendar Plates (7) [112607]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6: 1) Blue plate with print of animals outside river and castle. Roses and flowers along plate. Reverse: blank. Diameter: a little over 10 in;
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Canadian Souvenir Plates [119546]1503 - Canadian Souvenir Plates [119546]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1913 Calendar advertising plate, Quebec, sailboat on river; 2) 1918 calendar advertising plate, image of boat, Quebec; 3) Queen Elizabeth, 1953; 4)
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Civil War sashes, hat tassels, suspenders, and heavy belts Reproduction [160006]1504 - Civil War sashes, hat tassels, suspenders, and heavy belts Reproduction [160006]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains a crimson sash worn by Union officers (but very few sashes were ever worn at the front lines of battle), five hat tassels, two sashe
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Military Award [159354]1505 - Military Award [159354]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Award certificate from the Belgium army camp de Beverloo, near Leopoldsville, issued June 20, 1928 with medal attached. Document is 11 x 14 inches wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Military Button Collection [157537]1506 - Military Button Collection [157537]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 military buttons. Some made by Waterbury Button Company. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Collec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Military Small Books, 3 [162274]1507 - Military Small Books, 3 [162274]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 small military related books. The Soldiers' English and French Conversation Book. Leather USNR patch and hand written radioman notes. Aviators...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Spanish War Veteran Breast Badge [162474]1508 - Spanish War Veteran Breast Badge [162474]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass and cloth flag Spanish War Veteran breast badge. 1898-1902. 4.5x2". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*****8 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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US Coast Guard Uniform, Radioman 3rd Class [162660]1509 - US Coast Guard Uniform, Radioman 3rd Class [162660]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Coast Guard Uniform woolen shirt and pants bearing a left shoulder patch for a Radioman 3rd Class and a Coast Guard shield on the lower right sleev
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Western Military Books, 8 [161983]1510 - Western Military Books, 8 [161983]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 Western military books. The March of the Montana Column by Bradley. General George Crook, His Autobiography by Schmitt. Frontier Soldier by Zimmer,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to p********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Illinois in the World War (1) The History of the 33rd Division [148967]1511 - Illinois in the World War (1) The History of the 33rd Division [148967]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has five volumes of the state of Illinois in the World War, the History of the33rd Division. Vol. #1 451 pp., with index. Vol.#2 725 pp. appe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*******6 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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WWII Ephemera [148702]1512 - WWII Ephemera [148702]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1944 German POW postcard to Germany. 2 unused German postcards. 2 US motivational sheets-No Slackerpunks! Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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The Diamonds Concert Poster [153621]1513 - The Diamonds Concert Poster [153621]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Advertising poster for "The Diamonds" concert at Brauntex Theater in Texas. "The Diamonds" were a Canadian quartet that performe...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Art of Sheet Music Collection: Hawaii [124693]1514 - Art of Sheet Music Collection: Hawaii [124693]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two Hawaiian themed sheet music, both 9 x 12 inches: "Tiny Bubbles," with Don Ho on the cover; and "Rose of Tralee" with ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Art of Sheet Music Collection: Walter J. Dittmar, Joseph Hirt and Others [124668]1515 - Art of Sheet Music Collection: Walter J. Dittmar, Joseph Hirt and Others [124668]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Walter J. Dittmar (1879-1964) was the primary artist for the Vandersloot Music Company of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Here are two of his covers: &q...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to n*******4 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Our National War Songs [130079]1516 - Our National War Songs [130079]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Printed by S. Brainard's Sons. Cleveland & Chicago. For piano or organ. 1884. Binding coming apart ñ poor. (W.D. Miles Collection) Dat...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Vintage Sheet Music, 50, 1940-60 [162548]1517 - Vintage Sheet Music, 50, 1940-60 [162548]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 pieces of sheet music, c. 1940's-1960.Popular, jazz etc. Patti Page, Percy Faith, Tony Bennett, Les Paul, Benny Goodman etc. Autographe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to n*******4 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Harmonica and Jew's Harp [157913]1518 - Harmonica and Jew's Harp [157913]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) Butterfly Harmonica made in Japan. 24 holes. Engraved on both sides. 7.25 inches long. _x000D_ B) Jew's harp made in the USA. Despite its nam...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Classic 78 RPM Dance Records [120859]1519 - Classic 78 RPM Dance Records [120859]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten 78 RPM records of the highest quality music. Artists include Les Brown & His Orchestra doing "Sentimental Journey," Glenn Miller, ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Sinatra & Artie Shaw 78 rpm Records [116448]1520 - Sinatra & Artie Shaw 78 rpm Records [116448]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 78 rpm records recorded by Artie Shaw and his orchestra and "Old Blue Eyes" Frank Sinatra. Date: 1940s Country (if not U...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 125.00
Sold to E********r.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Classical Music LPs [109813]1521 - Classical Music LPs [109813]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A carton of classical music: Toscanini conducts Wagner, Verdi & Toscanini, Artur Rubinstein "The Concerto" Grieg, Liszt, Rachmaninoff;...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Vintage Records [158271]1522 - Vintage Records [158271]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of about 26 vintage vinyl records. Includes a John Lennon and Yoko Ono single, several 45s including Tony Bennett, Connie Francis, and many
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to E********r.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Fire Inspection Publications [148452]1523 - Fire Inspection Publications [148452]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of six fire inspection publications. A) Two editions of the Standard Schedule for Grading Cities and Towns of the United States with Reference
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 250.00
Sold to m********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Fire Protection Publications [148451]1524 - Fire Protection Publications [148451]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of five fire protection publications. A) Agents' and Inspectors' Pocket-Book of Fire Protection, Second Edition, by George Velten See...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Firefighting Education Publications [148119]1525 - Firefighting Education Publications [148119]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of six publications related to firefighting education. A) Centrifugal Pumps by R.L. Daugherty, First Edition. Published by the McGraw-Hill Book
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Firefighting Equipment Manuals [148450]1526 - Firefighting Equipment Manuals [148450]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of six firefighting equipment manuals. A) Operating Fire Department Pumpers by Warren Kimball. Issued by the National Fire Protection Associati
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********y.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Firefighting Publications [148118]1527 - Firefighting Publications [148118]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 publications related to firefighting. A) Six quarterly publications of the National Fire Protection Association from 1922-1925. These public
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Firefighting Publications and Ephemera [148453]1528 - Firefighting Publications and Ephemera [148453]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of firefighting publications and ephemera. Some are from local fire stations or individual firefighters. A) Questions and Answers for Lieutenan
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Advertising and Ephemera Grab Bag [160174]1529 - Advertising and Ephemera Grab Bag [160174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grab bag of miscellaneous ephemera and advertising pieces. Includes a Union Pacific guidebook to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, and North Rim Grand
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Advertising Ephemera Group [163047]1530 - Advertising Ephemera Group [163047]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of advertising ephemera. About 25 Arm & Hammer mini bird cards, notebooks, postcards, Indian Gum, 1830 New England Almanac-condition issue...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to O*********n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Advertising Pieces in Frames, 3 [160708]1531 - Advertising Pieces in Frames, 3 [160708]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 vintage framed advertising pieces. Clay, Robinson& Co. Live Stock July 1893 calendar-1.5" water stain and a few spots. Calendar 9.5x7.5&q...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to M*********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Albert Ahern Congressional Country Club Invitation [155072]1532 - Albert Ahern Congressional Country Club Invitation [155072]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Congressional Country Club invitation for Albert H Ahern, during Herbert Hoover presidential era. About 15 pages with country club illustrations. Dat
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Album of Women's Rights Newspaper Clippings [139127]1533 - Album of Women's Rights Newspaper Clippings [139127]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardbound album of some 60 pages of newspaper clippings. Clippings pasted onto pages. Articles c. 1911 - 1913 covering events of the day including the
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*****1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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American Assoc. of Petroleum Geologists Photos and Article, 1932 [162277]1534 - American Assoc. of Petroleum Geologists Photos and Article, 1932 [162277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1932 Petroleum World article about 2 day program in Los Angeles, and 2 8x10" group photos. Look at those short baggy pants! Date: Country (...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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American Radio Relay League Award Certificate, 1964 [157898]1535 - American Radio Relay League Award Certificate, 1964 [157898]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Public Service Award certificate from the American Radio Relay League, Inc. Award to Harold Thomson for his work in connection with an earthquake in A
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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American War Movies and Book Collection, 27 [162692]1536 - American War Movies and Book Collection, 27 [162692]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
pes and DVD's related to American Wars. Mash, D Day, Stalingrad, Dirty Dozen and more. Life's Picture History of WW 2, WW 1 Causes. Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Antique Brass Items [109768]1537 - Antique Brass Items [109768]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Rare Russian brass milk pan. 4 x 18" diameter at top. Mark faintly visible on inside. Good condition--a real find; 2) Antique chamberstick m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Antique Group Portrait [153563]1538 - Antique Group Portrait [153563]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique portrait of a group of four people. The stamp on the bottom reads, "Sturdevant, Mountain Park, Photographer." This photograph is p...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Antique Shaving Mug [156283]1539 - Antique Shaving Mug [156283]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique shaving mug from around the late 19th or early 20th century. This mug belonged to C.F. Gregory whose name is written across the front. This is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g******k for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Assorted Advertising Group [163359]1540 - Assorted Advertising Group [163359]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of advertising ephemera. Labels, catalogs, etc. See photo. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Stuart MacKenzie
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Assorted Lamps & Parts [137048]1541 - Assorted Lamps & Parts [137048]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small group of lighting fixtures, including a vintage table lamp, a lantern chimney a small nightstand lamp and a large glass shade. Please see photos
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Assorted Plates by Limoges and More [160507]1542 - Assorted Plates by Limoges and More [160507]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 7" plates with branch pattern by Limoges, France. 1977 Norman Rockwell plate by Knowles, # 28066R, 8.25". Missouri Pacific by O. P. Co,...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Assorted Vintage Pamphlets, 11 [156039]1543 - Assorted Vintage Pamphlets, 11 [156039]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 different vintage pamphlets. Our Favorite Meat Recipes, Sunset's Western Hostess Guide, LA County Carpenters union book 1957, Folsom Vol. Fir...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Bausch & Lomb Eyeglass Lens Collection [148940]1544 - Bausch & Lomb Eyeglass Lens Collection [148940]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 120 Bausch& Lomb eye glass lenses in original sleeves and boxes. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Stuart Mac...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********3 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Broadsides and Handbills, 4 [148628]1545 - Broadsides and Handbills, 4 [148628]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Young Men's Club Opera Hall, Sonora 1892, programmed. Imported Dogskin Leather Jackets. Frank Hatch and George Trader, The Convict's Daughte...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Candy Advertisements; c. 1920s-40s [148900]1546 - Candy Advertisements; c. 1920s-40s [148900]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 25 vintage magazine advertisements for a variety of candy including Whitman's Chocolates, Life Savers, Baby Ruth, Beech-Nut candy...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******n for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Chickenpox Warning Broadside [147748]1547 - Chickenpox Warning Broadside [147748]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red chickenpox warning broadside by health dept. 6.75x11". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Stuart MacKenzie Mont...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*******4 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Classic Movies On VHS Tapes, 12 [162569]1548 - Classic Movies On VHS Tapes, 12 [162569]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 classic movies on VHS. Planet of the Apes, Titanic, Naked Gun, Dick Tracey, Arsenic and Old Lace and more. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Clay Colonial Pipes, 2, Reproductions [161542]1549 - Clay Colonial Pipes, 2, Reproductions [161542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 clay reproduction Colonial pipes originally purchased in Williamsburg, VA. 8" and 16". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to p****c for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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