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"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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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 ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for 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):
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*********g for 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...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for 187.50
 
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Steamer SB FM Streck: Louisiana [162843]2203 - Steamer SB FM Streck: Louisiana [162843]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manuscript note on upper right lists the steamboat of FM Streck and an amount being carried of $155.20. STEAM and 5 are stamped on this letter that to
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****d for 343.75
 
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Steamer Sydonia: Red & Mississippi Rivers [162846]2204 - Steamer Sydonia: Red & Mississippi Rivers [162846]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stampless letter with 1855 from Washington. Asking for coffee-Bright orange 'From Steamer Sydonia'. To Toledano & Taylor Company. Sydoni...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to o**********s for 375.00
 
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Steamship Ophelia: New Orleans [162844]2205 - Steamship Ophelia: New Orleans [162844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oval Steamer Ophelia postmark/cancel. To Buchannon Carroll & Co. of New Orleans. Manuscript "with 28 bales of moss" top of cover. c185...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for 81.25
 
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Postal Cover from the Steamship City of Cairo [163077]2206 - Postal Cover from the Steamship City of Cairo [163077]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four page handwritten letter to Wm. H. Pierce from his nephew, on the letterhead of the Merchants Union Express Company dated July 28, 1867. Postal co
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for 312.50
 
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Steamship St. Nicholas: Cincinnati to New Orleans [162845]2207 - Steamship St. Nicholas: Cincinnati to New Orleans [162845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New Orleans and Alexandria, Natchitoches and Grand Encore Weekly Packet, St. Nichols, J. C. Dowty, Master with fancy blue shield frank on Nesbit U 58
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for 68.75
 
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Steamer Baltic: Charleston to Paris [162842]2208 - Steamer Baltic: Charleston to Paris [162842]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Charleston postmark Dec. 22. Light Steamer to Havre. Stamp paid. 21 manuscript cancel. Carried by the Baltic from New York to Europe. Orange New York
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****d for 375.00
 
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Steamer B. L. Hodge No. 2: Red River [162875]2209 - Steamer B. L. Hodge No. 2: Red River [162875]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oval information: Saturday Grand Ecore / Weekly Packet / Leaves April 1870 / B. L. Hodge No.2 / John Hienn Commander. Pre-stamped U32 postal. Addresse
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for 162.50
 
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Steamer Camella: Gulf of Mexico [162877]2210 - Steamer Camella: Gulf of Mexico [162877]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Oval says Sea Shore Line / Steamer / Camella. c1868. Ran the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Coast. Addressed to Pan Christian, Mississippi. It is p
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to o**********s for 87.50
 
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Steamer Countess: Mississippi & Yazoo Rivers [162872]2211 - Steamer Countess: Mississippi & Yazoo Rivers [162872]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black New Orleans postmark August 7, c1867. Corner advertising: Regular Yazoo, Tehula and Tallahatchie River Packet / Countess / Leaves Vicksburg ever
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m******a for 200.00
 
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Steamer D. L. Talley: Shreveport to New Orleans [162876]2212 - Steamer D. L. Talley: Shreveport to New Orleans [162876]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oval stamp: Steamer / Dec. 1871 / D. L. Tally. Addressed to New Orleans. Advertising corner for McCutchen & Co. / Cotton Factors and Commission ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for 81.25
 
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Steamer Echo: Mississippi & Quachita Rivers [162848]2213 - Steamer Echo: Mississippi & Quachita Rivers [162848]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Echo in manuscript. New Orleans Apr 5 red postmark. WAY 6 cancel. Stampless letter dated 1852. Asking for 250 barrels of corn, etc. (Milgram 379) Dat
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for 312.50
 
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Steamer Eclipse: Ohio & Mississippi River [162880]2214 - Steamer Eclipse: Ohio & Mississippi River [162880]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a particularly nice steamer cover. 1) Double oval PACKET ECLIPSE. 2) Cancelled with an extremely nice STEAM. 3) New Orleans postmark. Pre-stam
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*********g for 237.50
 
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Steamer Empire City: Atlantic Route [162847]2215 - Steamer Empire City: Atlantic Route [162847]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manuscript Empire City. Postmark New Orleans, Jan 16, 1860, La. Cancelled with circular Steamship 20. Once it reached New York (presumably) it was sen
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****a for 250.00
 
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Steamer Gov. Allen: Mississippi River [162871]2216 - Steamer Gov. Allen: Mississippi River [162871]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Identified in manuscript bottom left. Addressed to New Orleans. The Gov. Allen was a sidewheel packet built in Jefferson, Indiana in 1867. Three cent
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****2 for 100.00
 
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Steamer Hibernia: Atlantic Ocean [162874]2217 - Steamer Hibernia: Atlantic Ocean [162874]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an Atlantic Ocean steamer. Manuscript Hibernia Steamer top center. Liverpool to New York to Philadelphia. C1841. Octagonal 8 sided English ONE
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for 237.50
 
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Steamer Lotus No. 2: New Orleans [162879]2218 - Steamer Lotus No. 2: New Orleans [162879]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Identified by Thornton Jacobs Master and Tom Jacobs Clerk. c1869. Nesbitt pre stamped U35 cover. Oval ëSTEAMSHIP." Postmarked New Orleans ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for 175.00
 
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Steamer Mayflower: Ouachita River [162888]2219 - Steamer Mayflower: Ouachita River [162888]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice blue oval stamp reads Quachita River Packet, Feb 19 1872, Mayflower. On three cent entire and sent to New Orleans. (Milgram, 878) Date: 1872 Co
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for 106.25
 
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