"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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Little Big Books, Girl Themed (12) [161336]1300 - Little Big Books, Girl Themed (12) [161336]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve Little Big Books with girl themes. Marge's Little Lulu - Alvin and Tubby, Blondie No Dull moment's, Ella Cinders and the Mysterious ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Little Big Books, Little Orphan Annie (8) [161332]1301 - Little Big Books, Little Orphan Annie (8) [161332]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight Little Big Books featuring Little Orphan Annie. Little Orphan Annie and the Big Train Robbery, Little Orphan Annie with the Circus, Little Orph
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Little Big Books, Magic (5) [161331]1302 - Little Big Books, Magic (5) [161331]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five Little Big Books featuring Magic. Houdini's Magic, Mandrake the Magician Mighty Solver of Mysteries, Mandrake the Magician and the Flame P...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Little Big Books, Micky Mouse (11) [161335]1303 - Little Big Books, Micky Mouse (11) [161335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven Little Big Books Micky Mouse themed. Mickey Mouse The Mail Pilot, 2x Mickey Mouse and Pluto - The Racer, Mickey Mouse and the Sacred Jewel, Mi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to m********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Little Big Books, Non-Fiction, Will Rogers, US History (7) [161330]1304 - Little Big Books, Non-Fiction, Will Rogers, US History (7) [161330]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven Little Big Books featuring Non-Fiction, Will Rogers, and US History. Believe it or Not, 2x Will Rogers, Uncle Ray's Story of the United S...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Little Big Books, Spy Themed (4) [161334]1305 - Little Big Books, Spy Themed (4) [161334]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Little Big Books on the spy theme. Secret Agent X-9 and the Mad Assassin, The Spy, International Spy Doctor Doom Faces Death at Dawn, Foreign Sp
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Memorials of Peter A. Jay by John Jay [150292]1306 - Memorials of Peter A. Jay by John Jay [150292]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover, 1929, printed for private circulation. His life from 1776-1843. 224pp with illustrations. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to p*******x for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mid Atlantic States Books,  [161991]1307 - Mid Atlantic States Books, [161991]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 Mid Atlantic states books. Maryland in National Politics by Essary. USGS Central Pennsylvania 1913. Guide to Depositories of Manuscript Collections
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Mid Western History Books, 12 [163255]1308 - Mid Western History Books, 12 [163255]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 Mid Western history books. 2x IL, 7x IA, 2x KS, 1x NE. See photos. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Coll
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Milestones of History, 4 European History Vols. [158950]1309 - Milestones of History, 4 European History Vols. [158950]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Milestones of History, 1974. 4 volumes mostly about European history. The Pen and the Sword. Ancient Empires. Reform and Revolt. Dawn of a New Era. D
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Mini Book Collection, 60 [163309]1310 - Mini Book Collection, 60 [163309]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 60 mini books, 3.75x3". Old Christmas, Memories of President Lincoln, Friendship and Other essays, Poems, Langelot and Elaine, Will o'...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********w.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Miscellaneous Books (3) [156298]1311 - Miscellaneous Books (3) [156298]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) Born a Foreigner: A Memoir of the American Presence in Asia by Charles T. Cross. Published by Roman and Littlefield, 1999. 280 pages. Autographed b
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Miscellaneous Publications [156081]1312 - Miscellaneous Publications [156081]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) Aftemus' Edition of Dante's Inferno. Translated from the Original of Dante Alighieri by Henry Francis Car and Illustrated by Gustave Dore...
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Miscellaneous U.S. Books (8) [159578]1313 - Miscellaneous U.S. Books (8) [159578]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of eight different books, mostly related to United States history, science, and society. Titles include Maker of American History: Christopher C
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b******a for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Miscellaneous U.S. Library [115368]1314 - Miscellaneous U.S. Library [115368]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 30+/- pieces. Includes topics such as Terrorism (6 books), business (4 books), Jewish (6) Biographies (7), Crime (4), Titanic (4). About 10 hard
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Miscellaneous US History Books (7) [156076]1315 - Miscellaneous US History Books (7) [156076]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven miscellaneous books related to United State history. A) Thirty Years' View; Or, A History of the Working of the American Government...
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Native American Books, 5 [163455]1316 - Native American Books, 5 [163455]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Back of History by Howells, Crow Killer by Thorp, Report on the Oneida by Belknap, Brief History of Michigan Indians by Cleland, Indian Rights Associa
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New England Assoc. of Fire Chiefs Conference Books (7) [150600]1317 - New England Assoc. of Fire Chiefs Conference Books (7) [150600]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 red volumes from annual conferences. 1939, 1956, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Stuart
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Noah Webster, Vols I & II by Ford [150480]1318 - Noah Webster, Vols I & II by Ford [150480]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 hardcovers, 1912. Notes on the life of Noah Webster, "an American lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English language spelling reformer, politi...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*****W for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Novels, Assorted 7 [150584]1319 - Novels, Assorted 7 [150584]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jackdaws by Follett. Napoleon by Ludwig. Romance of Two Worlds by Corelli. Lucile by Meridith with bird embossed cover. The Sheik by Hull. The Murder
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Odd Fellowship, History and Manual by Ross [150260]1320 - Odd Fellowship, History and Manual by Ross [150260]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover, 1887. An Odd Fellow reference book for daily consultation with history of the order and illustrations. 694pp with index. Boards detaching,
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Old West Books by Time Life, 8, and History of the Southern Pacific [160504]1321 - Old West Books by Time Life, 8, and History of the Southern Pacific [160504]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 volumes of The Old West by Time Life. Rivermen, Miners, Cowboys, Townsmen, Indian, Chroniclers, Great Chiefs, Railroaders. The History of the South
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*****3 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Photography Books (5) [159058]1322 - Photography Books (5) [159058]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five books about photography and visual effects. Titles include Mathew Brady: Historian With a Camera by James D. Horan. Cinefex: The Journal o
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Practical Manual of the E-6B Computer by Zweng [163294]1323 - Practical Manual of the E-6B Computer by Zweng [163294]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Practical Manual of the E-6B Computer by Zweng, 1948, 124pp with index. Interesting reference for the early computer buff. Date: Country (if n
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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R.G. Dun & Co. Reference Book; 1886 [148098]1324 - R.G. Dun & Co. Reference Book; 1886 [148098]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Mercantile Agency Reference Book, Vol. 73, Containing Ratings of the Merchants, Manufacturers, and Traders Generally, throughout the Unites State
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****b for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Radio Patrol Big Little Books, 4 [162564]1325 - Radio Patrol Big Little Books, 4 [162564]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Radio Patrol Big Little Books. Radio Patrol, Radio Patrol Trailing the Safeblowers, Radio Patrol and Big Dan's Mobsters, Radio Patrol Outwitti...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Radio, Practical Electricity, Physics and Trigonometry Books, 4 [159013]1326 - Radio, Practical Electricity, Physics and Trigonometry Books, 4 [159013]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 books. Audel's Radiomans Guide by Anderson 1942. Audel's Handy Book of Practical Electricity. Physics in 50 Milestones by Lees. Plane and ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to g******k for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Rare Bird Publications, 3 [163317]1327 - Rare Bird Publications, 3 [163317]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Birds of New Mexico by Bailey, 1928, 807pp with index and many bird plates. The Ruffed Grouse, with Special Reference to its Drumming by Sawyer, pages
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Religious Figures Books, 3 [150491]1328 - Religious Figures Books, 3 [150491]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Memoir of Susan J Broadbent, 1925 first edition,. the Case of Cornelia Connelly by Wadham, 1957 276pp with index. Reminiscences of A Missionary Bish
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Rise of the Dutch Republic by Motley, 2 Vols. [150613]1329 - Rise of the Dutch Republic by Motley, 2 Vols. [150613]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 volumes, 1868. The story of the rise of the Dutch Republic between 1555-1566. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Stuart
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Seafaring Books, 4 [156189]1330 - Seafaring Books, 4 [156189]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 seafaring books. The Endurance, Shackelton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition b Alexander. The Rigging of Ships by Anderson. The Visual Encyclo...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to g******k for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Southern US History Related Book Group [161986]1331 - Southern US History Related Book Group [161986]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 Southern US history related volumes. 1912 Stith's History of Virginia. 3 Georgia Historical Society booklets 1917-18. Year Book of the Associ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Survey Report of Northern California Shasta to the Coast 1854 [119693]1332 - Survey Report of Northern California Shasta to the Coast 1854 [119693]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a rare) Report of the Superintendent of the Coast Survey : Showing the Progress of the Survey During the Year 1854. Washington:Beverly Tucker,
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Estimate : 180.00 - 600.00
Sold to g******k for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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The Book of Old Silver [156379]1333 - The Book of Old Silver [156379]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Book of Old Silver: English, American, and Foreign by Seymour B. Wyler with All Available Hallmarks Including Sheffield Plate Marks. Profusely ill
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*****W for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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The Buffalo Soldiers by Leckie [156138]1334 - The Buffalo Soldiers by Leckie [156138]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Buffalo Soldiers by Leckie, a narrative of the Negro Cavalry in the West. 1967 second edition. 290pp with index. Dust jacket has wear. Date: Co
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The Complete Encyclopedia of Antiques [139138]1335 - The Complete Encyclopedia of Antiques [139138]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hard cover book. Editor: L.G. G. Ramsey, F.S.A. Hawthorn Books, Inc. Publishers. 1962. 1472 pgs. Covers intact but spine cover loose from binding. All
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Report to Congress Vol. 2 [116845]1336 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Report to Congress Vol. 2 [116845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a report to Congress by the Chief of The U.S. Army Corps Engineers (1775-present) dated 1882 volume two of four. Many maps outlining present
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Theatre Magazine,  Bound Volumes (2) [145779]1337 - Theatre Magazine, Bound Volumes (2) [145779]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 bound volumes of The Theatre magazine, 1905 and 1910, both are Vol II for their year. Bindings appear sound but are not. Date: Country (if not US
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Time Life Books, Early History, 12 [163461]1338 - Time Life Books, Early History, 12 [163461]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 Time Life History books, 3000 BC to 1500 AD. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Time Life Books, The Old West, 4 [157009]1339 - Time Life Books, The Old West, 4 [157009]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 volumes of Time Life Books, The Old West, 1975. 2x The Chiefs, The Trailblazers, The Cowboys. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Prov
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Trails of the West Books, 4 [156129]1340 - Trails of the West Books, 4 [156129]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 trails of the West books. Old Utah Trails by Smart. The Oregon Trail, A New American Journey by Buck. The Oregon Trail, A Photographic Journey by Mo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8*****W for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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U.S. Political Library (40) [115366]1341 - U.S. Political Library (40) [115366]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fourty pieces in all. Appear to be mostly 1990s & 2000s. About 14 hardcover most with dust jackets. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ci...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Unfair Competition and Trademarks by Nims, Vols 1 & 2 [150301]1342 - Unfair Competition and Trademarks by Nims, Vols 1 & 2 [150301]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vols 1 and 2, 1947. Trade secrets, registrations of trademarks, defamation of competitors etc. 1675 total pp with comprehensive index. Date: Countr
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********l for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Cooper-Hewitt Museum Collector Books, 9 [163460]1343 - Cooper-Hewitt Museum Collector Books, 9 [163460]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 volumes of Cooper-Hewitt collector books. Furniture, glass, silver, prints, enamels, porcelain, jewelry, toys & games, boxes. Date: Country...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Far East Books, 7 [148166]1344 - Far East Books, 7 [148166]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Ford Foundation in India, Iraq Before and After The Revolution, The Near East and the Foundations for Civilization, art print booklet. The Histori
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Foreign Biographies, 4 [150290]1345 - Foreign Biographies, 4 [150290]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 hardcovers. 2 with attractive bindings-Lights of Two Centuries by Hale 603pp with illustrations, My Own Store by Luisa Tuscany 367pp. The Life of Lu
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US Biography Books, 7 [161993]1346 - US Biography Books, 7 [161993]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Encyclopedia of American Biography Vols. 8 and 17. Lindbergh by Berg. The Life of William Jennings Bryan by Herrick 1925. 2 different color covers(1 d
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******x for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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US General History Publications [159028]1347 - US General History Publications [159028]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Newspapers-4x Apollo 11 moon landing and return, Paul(McCartney) is Dead?, Vietnam etc. New Orleans souvenir card set. My Hutterite Life by Stahl. The
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*****3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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US History Book Collection [163259]1348 - US History Book Collection [163259]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 lbs. of US history books. Virginia, Robert Browning, The Irish General, Christina Rosetti etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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US History Books (6) [158267]1349 - US History Books (6) [158267]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of six different books related to US history. Include the following titles: Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan by Edmund Morris, The Encyclopedia
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to g******k for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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