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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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Steamer Missouri: Ohio River [162886]2220 - Steamer Missouri: Ohio River [162886]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large, very nice blue oval STEAMSHIP MISSOURI / JUN 20, 1864 / J. Y. HURD, MASTER. Sent from Cairo, Illinois to Lafayette, Louisiana July 29, 1864. Th
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m******a for 225.00
 
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Steamer Polarstar: Missouri River [162881]2221 - Steamer Polarstar: Missouri River [162881]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cut front piece from stampless letter addressed to St. Louis. Large clear ëSTEAM 5' cancel. Blue oval Missouri River / Packet / Polarstar f...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for 343.75
 
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Steamer Rio Bro: Havana to New York [162883]2222 - Steamer Rio Bro: Havana to New York [162883]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stampless lettersheet from 1862 (Civil War!). Large clear Steamship 10 cancel/postmark/stamp. Letter from Habana and in Spanish - but does mention Flo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****d for 343.75
 
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Steamer Stonewall: St Louis-Shreveport [162873]2223 - Steamer Stonewall: St Louis-Shreveport [162873]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scott U58. Issued 1864-65. Octagonal postmark dates the piece to 1869. Side wheeler. In May of 1869 Captain John C. Dowty of New Orleans chartered th
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*******8 for 87.50
 
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Steamer Texas Ranger: Red & Mississippi River [162882]2224 - Steamer Texas Ranger: Red & Mississippi River [162882]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large red oval with Steamer Texas Ranger. Three cent entire has a manuscript cancel. Addressed to New Orleans. Manuscript RANGER on cover. Reverse has
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m******a for 281.25
 
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Steamer: Missouri River [162884]2225 - Steamer: Missouri River [162884]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Name of steamer is not mentioned. But a large black STEAM cancels the three cent Washington stamp. Addressed to St. Louis, Mo. Date: Country (if n
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for 68.75
 
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Steamer: New York to San Francisco; Gold Rush [162889]2226 - Steamer: New York to San Francisco; Gold Rush [162889]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c1849, New York postmark with circular 40 as PAID. Gold Rush use of steamers from East coast to West coast. Stampless letter with no content. Manuscri
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for 162.50
 
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Fancy Cancel Stamps on Cover, 3x Scott 157 [163924]2227 - Fancy Cancel Stamps on Cover, 3x Scott 157 [163924]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3x attached Scott 157on cover tied by fancy black crossroads cancel and large magenta San Francisco 1874 paid circular date stamp. To London England.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for 406.25
 
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A10 on Cover [163848]2228 - A10 on Cover [163848]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2x A10 on cover from Marblehead, MA to Oregon City, OR. Likely followed the path to San Francisco to early Portland, OR then onto Oregon City. Small r
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for 225.00
 
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A27 on 2 Covers [163851]2229 - A27 on 2 Covers [163851]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2x A27 on covers. Buffalo, NY to Sparta Canada and Boston to PE Island. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Co
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for 175.00
 
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