Cornucopia of Collectibles- 2018 October Auction

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A Five Day Marathon including practically every Collecting Category that we have ever covered.
DAY 1 Thursday Oct 18

Native Americana 1000-1012
Posters 1013-1024
Entertainment Industry 1025-1040
Bronze Sculptures1041-1053
Furniture & related Items 1054-1077
Art 1078-1166
Bottles 1167-1215
Saloon 1216-1221
Taxidermy 1222-1223
Gaming 1224-1230
Political 1231-1238
Bargains & Dealer Specials of all sorts! 1239-1659

Day 2 Friday October 19

Badges 2000-2025
Belt Buckles 2027-2055
Numismatics 2056-2390
Ingots 2056-2068
Coins 2069-2191
Currency& Scrip 2192-2201
Medals 2202-2369
Scales 2370-2381
Misc 2382-2390
Jewelry 2391-2409
Tokens 2410-2590
Dies 2591-2658
Minerals 2659-2678


Day 3 Saturday October 20

Mining
Geographical Sorted 3000-3691
Military 3682 - 3741


Day 4 Sunday October 21

Firearms & Weaponry 4000-4023
Cowboy 4024-4035
Tools 4037-4045
Toys 4046-4047
Automotive Stocks 4048-4201
Checks 4202-4245
Directories 4246-4401
Gold Rush 4402-4411
Pens & Pencils 4412-4428
Spoons 4429-4466
World’s Fairs & Expositions 4467-4508
Locks & Keys 4509-4511
General Americana, Miscellaneous 4513-4567

Day 5 Monday October 22

General Americana, Geographically Sorted 5000-5378
Foreign 5379-5383
Railroadiana etc 5384-5686
Wells Fargo & Express 5687-5691
Postal History 5692-5702
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Mohawk Mining Company Stock Certificate3250 - Mohawk Mining Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Much nicer that usual example of this great Michigan mining stock. Cert. #21422, issued in 1911 for five shares. Their mine office was at Mohawk, Kewe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*******3 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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2 Houghton Copper Stocks3251 - 2 Houghton Copper Stocks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 I/U not in de Good. Orange Houghton Copper Co. 1910. Black Houghton Development 1904. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan Date: HWAC# 82550
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Adventure Con. Copper Stocks (5)3252 - Adventure Con. Copper Stocks (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 different. I/C green. I/C blue. 2 I/U brown. I/U brown. Page 10 in de Good-4 shafts and struggled from day 1, produced 10 million lbs. Prag Collecti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******l for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Alexandria Mining and Smelting Stock3253 - Alexandria Mining and Smelting Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #209 T Douglas 50 shares 1883.Signed by President Wheeler. Not listed in de Good. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan Date: 1883 HWAC# 8254
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******l for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Algomah Mining Stocks (2)3254 - Algomah Mining Stocks (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 I/U. Brown #2453 Bruce McPherson 1000 shares 1913. Purple #5848 Pettigrew Bright and Co 20 shares 1916. 4 miner vignette. Page 23 in de Good-never f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***1 for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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American Mining Co. Stock3255 - American Mining Co. Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare, 2 known. #285 RH Rickard 29 shares 1902. R7, 2 known. Page 31 in de Good-a failed venture. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan Date: 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to q********s.. for (4,200.00 + 1,050.00BP) = 5,250.00
 
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Arcadian Consolidated Mining Stock3256 - Arcadian Consolidated Mining Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Orange I/U #1005 Henry Sakari 100 shares 1920. Could be the 5th stock issued. Signed by President Shields. Page 38 in de Good-not very profitable, bec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Arcadian Consolidated Mining Stocks (2)3257 - Arcadian Consolidated Mining Stocks (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 I/U, different share prices. #1215 Walter Tene 25 shares 1920. #3520 Elroy Carter 5 shares 1922. Page 38 in de Good-an unprofitable mine that became
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Arizona and Michigan Mining Stock3258 - Arizona and Michigan Mining Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #153 Thomas Smith 20 shares 1908. Not listed in de Good. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan Date: 1908 HWAC# 82164
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to j****2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Arnold Mining Co Stock3259 - Arnold Mining Co Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #529 Louis Berger 25 shares 1936. Pager 42 in de Good-never a prosperous venture. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan Date: 1936 HWAC# 8254
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*******k for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Ash Bed Mining Stock3260 - Ash Bed Mining Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #1837 John Hill 50 shares 1907. Signed by President Weston. R6. Page 45 in de Good-struggled from the beginning as they lacked a lot. Prag Collect
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*******k for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Bay City Mining Stock3261 - Bay City Mining Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #4 Clarence McDermott 1000 shares 1886. Signed by President Lawford? Ore cart vignette. Unlisted in de Good. Prag Collection. City: State: Michi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Black River Mining Company3262 - Black River Mining Company
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 385 for 1,000 shares to Thomas C Smart. Signed by president John G Webster and clerk JE Gilley. Incorporated in Massachusetts in 1863. Datelined 186
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****1 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Carp Lake Mining Stock3263 - Carp Lake Mining Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #390 Ephrain Brown 100 shares 1861, signed by President Sanford. Page 77 in de Good. R6. Mined 1859-1862. Nice lake vignette. Prag Collection. Ci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to q********s.. for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Centennial Mining Co. Stock3264 - Centennial Mining Co. Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #4438 Winslow Russell 10 shares 1894. Signed by President Hinsdale. Page 79 in de good. R6. Worked 1880-1883 due to lack of funds. Prag Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to q********s.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Chartiers Mining and Manufacturing Stock3265 - Chartiers Mining and Manufacturing Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #14 Richard Schell 14 shares 1908, signed by President Jones? Not in de good. Probably an iron mine. Creases and ink mark. Prag Collection. City
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l******a for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Chicago Mining Co of Lake Superior Stock3266 - Chicago Mining Co of Lake Superior Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. I/U #61 J Sanards 100 shares 1854. 4 vignettes of men and Native Americans. Not listed in de Good or Whitney. Small holes and tears, folds, frag
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m*******k for (2,100.00 + 525.00BP) = 2,625.00
 
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Contact Copper Co. Stock3267 - Contact Copper Co. Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #828 Bond & Goodwin 100 shares 1912. Signed by President Fay. R6. Page 93 in de Good-a few bores were done. not of great value was ever foun...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8***1 for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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Coulter Cooper Co. of Michigan Stock3268 - Coulter Cooper Co. of Michigan Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #394 Samuel Henry 1100 shares. Page 107 in de Good, 2 known. No known mining reports. R7. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan Date: 1882 HW
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*******k for (2,000.00 + 500.00BP) = 2,500.00
 
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Cove Land and Mining Co. Stock3269 - Cove Land and Mining Co. Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/C #72 Charles King 5 shares 1875, signed by President Wight. Front map with Lake Superior. An early Keweenaw County Michigan copper mine which oper
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******l for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Cuyahoga Mining Co. Stock3270 - Cuyahoga Mining Co. Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare. I/U #248 Mary Brown 25 shares 1862. Signed by President Skeels. R7. Page 110 in deGood. No mining reports, probably a failed venture. Sailo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to q********s.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Delaware Mining Co. of Michigan Stock3271 - Delaware Mining Co. of Michigan Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #348 William Spalding 700 shares 1866. Signed by President Henszey. Page 115 in de Good-some exploratory work was done here for 2 years and then i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*****3 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Elm River Copper Stock3272 - Elm River Copper Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare I/U #75 25 shares 1906. Signed by President Fay. Page 125 in de Good-green unlisted variety. 10 year exploration but was not successful. Prag Col
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*******k for (2,400.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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Erie-Ontario Development Stock3273 - Erie-Ontario Development Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #101 Joseph Druneau 25 shares 1906. Signed by President Frost. Not listed in de Good. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan Date: HWAC# 8212
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*****s for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Franklin Mining Co. Stock3274 - Franklin Mining Co. Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/C bold red #1848 John Stephens 10 shares 1901 signed by President Raymond. Ben Franklin vignette. R7 2 known. Page 136 in de Good-started in 1857 bu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Franklin Mining Co. Stocks (3)3275 - Franklin Mining Co. Stocks (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 different I/U. 2 different $17.20/share, 1 $20.20/share. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan Date: 1919-1924 HWAC# 82526
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*****s for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Hancock Consolidated Mining Stocks, 4 Different3276 - Hancock Consolidated Mining Stocks, 4 Different
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 unlisted variants in de Good. I/U green #7343 Irene Fraser 100 shares 1918. I/U grey #17395 Irene Fraser 1918. 2 I/C mauve 2690 Paine Webber 100 sha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j****2 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Hancock Iron Mining Co. Stock3277 - Hancock Iron Mining Co. Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #21 John Slockett 1000 shares 1888, signed by President Crawford. Red and blue. Prag Collection. Creases. City: State: Michigan Date: 1888 HWA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Hartford Mining Co. Stock3278 - Hartford Mining Co. Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #25 EW Bond 50 shares 1864. 25c revenue stamp. Signed by President Church. 2 miner vignettes. Not listed in de Good. Prag Collection. City: Stat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to q********s.. for (1,150.00 + 287.50BP) = 1,437.50
 
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Henwood Mines Stock3279 - Henwood Mines Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
UI and scarce. Page 162 in de Good-mine was sold for back taxes. Site vignette. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan Date: c1860's HWAC# 8...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*****s for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Houghton Copper Co Stocks, 2 Different3280 - Houghton Copper Co Stocks, 2 Different
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U Paine Webber. Brown and Green. Page 165 in de Good-540000 lbs of copper in 3 years. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan Date: 1912 HWAC# 82
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******l for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Humbolt Copper Co Stock3281 - Humbolt Copper Co Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #563 Loomis White 500 shares 1873. Signed by President Fisk. Page 169 in de Good. R7. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan Date: 1873 HWAC#
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*******k for (1,050.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,312.50
 
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Huron Copper Mining Stock3282 - Huron Copper Mining Stock
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I/U #1768 Tower Giddings 100 shares 1886 signed by President Watson. Page 172 in de Good-initially though to be a worthless mine it produced over 17
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to q********s.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Huron Copper Mining Stock3283 - Huron Copper Mining Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #1506 Schmidt 334 shares 1923. Not listed in de Good. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan Date: 1923 HWAC# 82540
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****2 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Huron Mining Co Stock3284 - Huron Mining Co Stock
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I/U #1469 Warren Taylor 10 shares 1867. Allegorical woman and interesting Native American and man with an ear of corn vignettes. Page 173 in de Good-e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to q********s.. for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Imperial Iron Mine Stock3285 - Imperial Iron Mine Stock
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I/U #68 RH Stevenson 250 shares 1890. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan Date: 1890 HWAC# 82543
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to l******a for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Indiana Mining Co Stocks (2)3286 - Indiana Mining Co Stocks (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 I/U with Native American vignettes. Green #3553 Estabrook Co 100 shares 1925. Mauve #3326 Frank Bayrd 50 shares 1929. Page 174 in de Good-a struggli
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Iron King Mining Stock3287 - Iron King Mining Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large I/U #27 Cammerly 15 shares 1886. Large head vignette. Not listed in de Good. Creases and light foxing. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to q********s.. for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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Isle Royale Copper Stocks (2)3288 - Isle Royale Copper Stocks (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 different rare. I/U green #254 Laura Chaput 100 shares 1938. I/U blue William Chappell 20 shares 1938. Page 180 in de good-successful 1910-1932 wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to q********s.. for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Keweenaw Copper Co. Stocks (2)3289 - Keweenaw Copper Co. Stocks (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 I/U. Green and red. R5 in de good page 190-a fairly successful venture with some dividends paid. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan Date: 1907
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j****2 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Lake Superior Coal and Fire Clay Co. Stock3290 - Lake Superior Coal and Fire Clay Co. Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #15 Wallace Clark 500 shares 1873. Signed by President Richards. We could not find any info on this company in Whitney or our reference library. 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l******a for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Lone Rock Mining Stock3291 - Lone Rock Mining Stock
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I/U #72 Fayette Brown 100 shares 1859. Bald eagle, man and flag vignette. Page 209 in de Good-no known mining records, probably a failed venture. R7 5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to q********s.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Marquette Copper Mining Co. of Marquette and Delta County MI Stock3292 - Marquette Copper Mining Co. of Marquette and Delta County MI Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #101 RM Kinney 5000 shares 1907 signed by Vice President Kinney. Possibly the first cert issued. Creases, toning, 2" back tape, please insp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to q********s.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Marquette Copper Mining Stocks (2)3293 - Marquette Copper Mining Stocks (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 2 known, both R7 I/U and signed by Vice President Kenney. Orange #110 John Washing 5000 shares 1908-1 crease chip. Black #84 HC Raymond 6000 sha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*****1 for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Mass Consolidated Mining Stock3294 - Mass Consolidated Mining Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #20351 Harris Pearlman 10 shares 1921 signed by President Linnell. R7 2 known. Page 220 in de Good. A successful operation for 17 years. Prag Col
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to q********s.. for (1,600.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,000.00
 
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Mayflower Mining Co. Stock3295 - Mayflower Mining Co. Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #2332 John Wadden 20 shares 1905. Signed by President Fay. R7 2 known. Page 223 in de Good. They spent 17 years looking for profitable ore and nev
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to q********s.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Mayflower Old Colony Copper Stocks (3)3296 - Mayflower Old Colony Copper Stocks (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 different I/U signed by President Fay. 2 green, 1 orange. R5. Page 225 in de Good. Mine still exploring in 1925, probably never produced. Prag Colle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a******l for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Meadow Mining Co. Stock3297 - Meadow Mining Co. Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/Y #759 William Moyle 50 shares 1899 signed by President Fitzgerald. Page 227 in de Good-not much happened here. R6. Prag Collection. City: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j****2 for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Merrimack Mining Co. Stock3298 - Merrimack Mining Co. Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #87 RH Rickard 100 shares 1864. 25c revenue stamp. Not listed in de Good or Whitney. Rear adhesive residue, toning. Prag Collecton. City: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to q********s.. for (1,600.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,000.00
 
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Michigan Central Iron Co. Stock3299 - Michigan Central Iron Co. Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #71 Charlie Marvin 22 shares 1872. 25c revenue stamp. Not listed in Whitney. Prag Collection. City: State: Michigan Date: 1872 HWAC# 82513
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****1 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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