December 2018 Auction- A Sale to "Die" for.

Auction Details

DAY 1 (Wednesday, December 5) Lots 1000-1582

Minerals (1000-1028)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (1029-1096)
Bottles (1097-1275)
Numismatics
Banks (1278-1279)
Books (1280-1282)
Catalogs (1283-1292)
Coins (1293-1342)
Counterfeit Detectors (1343-1349)
Currency (1350-1374)
Medals (1375-1403)
Scales (1404-1408)
So-Called Dollars (1409-1437)
Tokens (AL-OR) (1449-1582)

DAY 2 (Thursday, December 6) Lots 2000-2663

Tokens (Texas-on) (2000-2352)
Dies (2353-2663)

Day 3 (Friday, Dec 7) Lots 3000-3654

General Americana
Autographs (3000-3002)
Badges (3003-3010)
Checks (3011-3024)
Circus (3024-3025)
Fireman (3026-3029)
Music (3030-3039)
Navigation (3040-3149)
Auto (3150-3152)
Outlaw & Lawmen (3153-3163)
Silver/Flatware (3164-3166)
World’s Fairs & Expos (3167-3170)
Geographical Sorted AK-on (3171-3452)
Military (3453-3452)
Political (3543-3481)
Postal History (3477-3481)
Wells Fargo & Express (3482-3518)
Cowboy (3519-3527)
Firearms & Weaponry (3528-3551)
Saloon (3552-3570)
Gaming (3571-3583)
Mining Alaska (3584-3654)


Day 4 (Saturday, December 8) Lots 4000-4746

Mining (4000-4003)
Artifacts (4000-4003)
Books (4004-4007)
Explosives (4008-4031)
Spoons (4032-4040)
Geo Sort AZ on (4041-4746)


Day 5 (Sunday, December 9) Lots 5000-5752

Textiles (5000-5072)
Native Americana (5073-5110)
Jewelry/Watches (5111-5115)
Entertainment Industry (5116-5124)
Furnishings (5124-5132)
Sculptures (5133-5166)
Art (5167-5227)
Railroadiana (5228-5693)
Passes (5228-5233)
Imprinted Revenue Stamps (5694-5752)



SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Vulcanizing Solution /  Ceramic Bottle1250 - Vulcanizing Solution / Ceramic Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Embossed on the front of the bottle, in a black framed design is : Vulcanizing / Solution / MFD. BY / The M. & M / MFG, CO. / Akron , Ohio. // P...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to a********o.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Fancy Whiskey /Cincinnati1251 - Fancy Whiskey /Cincinnati
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Beautiful, 12 sided, melon ribbed body. Front oval label panel, unembossed. Base embossed , in a circle: Star Works/ Cin. O // Aqua, fancy, tapere
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to a********o.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Tioga Mineral Wells Co./ Greenville Bottling & Mfg. Co. ( 2 Items )1252 - Tioga Mineral Wells Co./ Greenville Bottling & Mfg. Co. ( 2 Items )
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( Embossed on the front of the bottle, in oval slug plates ) :Item # 1 of 2 : Tioga Mineral ( au ) / Wells Co. / Tioga, Texas ( ad ). // Aqua, Hu
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Metcalf & Sons / H. Denhalter &Son (2 Items )1253 - Metcalf & Sons / H. Denhalter &Son (2 Items )
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Lot # 1 of 2 : ( Embossed within an oval slug plate on the front ) Metcalf & Sons ( au) / A / Motif: Double Diamond with the letters " M.S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to J********i.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Russian Flask1254 - Russian Flask
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Russian flask, c. 1960. Silver metal with shield and coat of arms: sword with 5-point star and hammer and sickle emblem, with red and blue enamel wor
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8*****M for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Hartwig Bitters with Labels1255 - Hartwig Bitters with Labels
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Litthauer Stomach Bitters. Embossed on the front of the bottle is : Hartwig Kantorowicz( * Also extremely rare variant with the letter " Z"...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Marbles, Latticino White Core swirl & 2 Onion Skins ( 3 items ) )1256 - Marbles, Latticino White Core swirl & 2 Onion Skins ( 3 items ) )
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item #1 of 3 : Beautiful , 2" , Latticinio White Core swirl...with red,white and blue swirls. Also, red yellow and green swirls...as well. P...
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Estimate : 225.00 - 300.00
Sold to 7*****w for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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+ Benedictine+1257 - + Benedictine+
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Embossed arround the shoulder is : ( Motif: Large Cross ) BENEDICTINE ( Motif : Large Cross ) : Giant liquor bottle, pure ...medium to light , oliv
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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2 Carnival Glass Pint Bottles1258 - 2 Carnival Glass Pint Bottles
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2 Carnival Glass Pint Bottles. Jackman Whiskey pint approx 8 x 3.75 inches, with screwcap, possibly from 1932. Golden Wedding Whiskey pint, bell, ap
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 2*****s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Colored Window Bottle Collection (4  Items ).1259 - Colored Window Bottle Collection (4 Items ).
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Item # 1 of 4: The Ashton Mineral Water Co Ltd. , forest green, English bottle. 10 3/8" tall, applied top. Has inside lip bruise, otherwise ...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Fancy Figural/  Liquor bottles ( 2 Items ).1260 - Fancy Figural/ Liquor bottles ( 2 Items ).
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Item # 1 of 2: Creme de Menthe , liquor bottle. Fantastic, deep yellow green colorization. 10 3/4" tall, elongated neck, square collar top, to...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to p*******8 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Four Nice Old Bottles ( 4 Items ).1261 - Four Nice Old Bottles ( 4 Items ).
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Item # 1 of 4:( Embossed on the front of the bottle, in a round slug plate ) : Zarembo Mineral ( cu ) / Springs Co./ Seattle, Wash. // Pale aqua, c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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G. O. Blake's Rye & Whiskey1262 - G. O. Blake's Rye & Whiskey
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G. O. Blake's ( cu ) / Rye & Bour / Whisky ( Mis-Spelled, should be " Whiskey " !! )/ Motif : 2 barrels , First one reads: G O B o...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Ground Top Aqua Whiskey in Wicker1263 - Ground Top Aqua Whiskey in Wicker
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Old Style , handled , wicker whiskey bottle. 9 1/2" Tall x 4 1/4" wide. Perfect condition , on the wicker. Also, very unusual to find a g...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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J. Schweepe & Co. / Veronica Mineral Water( Lot of 2 )1264 - J. Schweepe & Co. / Veronica Mineral Water( Lot of 2 )
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lot #1 of 2: Embossed on the bottle vertically is : J. Schweppe & Co / 51 Berners Street / Oxfford Street / Geniune Superior/ Aerated Waters ...
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Start Price : 62.50 | Estimate : 125.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lacey Back Bar /  Whiskey Bottle1265 - Lacey Back Bar / Whiskey Bottle
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Beautiful, 8 sided, and neck fluted, Western whiskey , back bar decanter. Hand painted, gold stenciled, on front of the bottle " Lacey "...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ladies Flasks1266 - Ladies Flasks
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Two ladies flasks, presumably for whiskey, but could be for cologne. silver, 2.25. x 3.75", floral pattern; amber glass, same approximate size...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to f********n.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Ladies leg Bitters, Ale , and Porter (  3 items)1267 - Ladies leg Bitters, Ale , and Porter ( 3 items)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item #1 of 3 :Unembossed, Ladies Leg Bitters. ( 1870's ). Olive green. 11 3/4 ' tall, applied ring lip, and applied top !! Dug specimen...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 170.00 - 3,200.00
Sold to f********n.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Large Chemical Storage Bottle/ Matching Stopper1268 - Large Chemical Storage Bottle/ Matching Stopper
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pale, greenish aqua, 11 1/2" x 5 " in size. Perfect condition,except foe some light inside haze, in a small portion , of the body. Thi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 70.00
Sold to k**********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Meyers Bros & Co. / Bitters Type Bottle1269 - Meyers Bros & Co. / Bitters Type Bottle
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Meyer Bros & Co. // Medium to light, golden yellow colorization. Square , unembossed on three panels, bitters type bottle. 9 3/4" tall, lo...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to J********i.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Modern Whiskeys / ( 2 items ).1270 - Modern Whiskeys / ( 2 items ).
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item #1 of 2 : Unembossed, hand blown bottle. Beautiful, brilliant, 7 up green colorization, whiskey decanter. 8 3/4" tall x 4 1/4" wid...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Pressed Glass Decanter/Backbar Bottle1271 - Pressed Glass Decanter/Backbar Bottle
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Very ornate, pressed glass, Cathedral n Diamond pattern style , back bar whiskey decanter bottle. Clear, with 8 flutes on the neck, long tapered col
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Stafford's Ink / Carter 's  ( 2 items )1272 - Stafford's Ink / Carter 's ( 2 items )
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Item #1 of 2: Embossed vetically on the front of the bottle: Stafford's / Ink / Made In U.S.A // Aqua, giant master ink, with hand formed ,...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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The mathie Brewing Co. / Johan Hoff / Pabst  ( 3 items ).1273 - The mathie Brewing Co. / Johan Hoff / Pabst ( 3 items ).
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item #1 of 3 : Embossed on the front of the bottle, in the outer circle is : The Mathie Brewing Co ( au) / Los Angeles. Cal. / Embossed with in the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Western Whiskies / ( 3 items ).1274 - Western Whiskies / ( 3 items ).
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Item #1 of 3 : The Hayner Distilling Co / Dayton/ St. Louis / Atlanta / St. Paul/ Distillers // Base embossed : Design Patented ( au ) / Nov. 30th 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to J********i.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Whiskey Decanter / Flint Glass1275 - Whiskey Decanter / Flint Glass
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Extra large, 4 flavor, whiskey decanter. Clear , flint glass piece. Very fancy , with applied triple ring at the neck, and also at the shoulder of t
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Calhoun Mine Gold1276 - Calhoun Mine Gold
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Calhoun Mine gold, mined by Jesse Austin, c1980's. Austin was also the owner of the Turkey Hill mine near the Calhoun. This is just about 1.5 ou...
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Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimate : 2,800.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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U.S. Assay Office S.F. Brass Plate1277 - U.S. Assay Office S.F. Brass Plate
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Two inch by one inch brass plate numbered 2392 from the U.S. Assay Office of San Francisco. State: City: Date: HWAC# 85558
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******g for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Cast Iron Toy Bank1278 - Cast Iron Toy Bank
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Cast Iron Toy Bank in the style of a safe, a classic. Excellent gingerbread detail, Pat. Aug 17, 1897"Combination Safe #40, Mfg by J. & E. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Coin Banks1279 - Coin Banks
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Lot of two: "Start with a Coin / End with a Barrel of Money," 3 inch tall metal barrel, patented in 1923 by the Chicago Thrift Company, in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Early Numismatic References1280 - Early Numismatic References
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Lot of six: 1) Green's Numismatists Reference and Check Book, 1926; 2) Mint Record and Type-Table United States Coins, 1936; 3) A Catalogue of U...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to L******1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Numismatic Literature1281 - Numismatic Literature
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Lot of seven vintage auction catalogs: Thomas Elder's sale of Dr. D. W. Valentine's collection, December , 1927; Official program 1940 ANA C...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Walter Breen Coin Collector's Journal Pamphlets1282 - Walter Breen Coin Collector's Journal Pamphlets
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Three issues of Wayte Raymond's Coin Collector's Journal written by Walter Breen: "The Secret History of the Gobrecht Coinages 1836-184...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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ANA Auction Catalog1283 - ANA Auction Catalog
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Conducted by the Numismatic Gallery August 21-24, 1949 in San Francisco. The hundreth anniversary of the California Gold Rush. Held in the Comstock Ro
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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B. Max Mehl Auction Catalog1284 - B. Max Mehl Auction Catalog
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Sale of the Capt. J. A. Anderson extensive collection of Coins of the World, February, 1930. 96 pages. State: City: Date: 1930 HWAC# 85562
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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J. Pierpont Morgan Collection  Catalog1285 - J. Pierpont Morgan Collection Catalog
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Published by Wayte Raymond of New York, this 1953 auction featured Greek and Roman Coins; Abukir Medallions and a Roman Gold Bar. 59 pages with photo
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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James Ten Eyck Auction Catalog by Max Mehl1286 - James Ten Eyck Auction Catalog by Max Mehl
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Rare catalog of the May 2nd, 1922 sale of the numismatic collection of James Ten Eyck, including the Brasher Doubloon (sold for $3000). 192 pages, and
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Judge Charles W. Slack Pioneer Gold Auction Catalog1287 - Judge Charles W. Slack Pioneer Gold Auction Catalog
Holabird Western Americana Collections
B. Max Mehl's auction catalog from May 5, 1925 featuring pioneer gold including ten $50 slugs, Morman, Colorado and all pioneer gold makers. Gol...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to L******1 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Max Mehl Auction Catalog1288 - Max Mehl Auction Catalog
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The magnificent and valuable collection formed by Mr. B. W. Smith was offered for sale May 25, 1915 by the famous Fort Worth coin dealer Max Mehl. 102
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Max Mehl Auction Catalogs1289 - Max Mehl Auction Catalogs
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Five auction catalogs 1930-1934 from Fort Worth coin dealer B. Max Mehl. Each catalog is 6 x 9 inches. State: City: Date: HWAC# 85551
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
 
 
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R. Max Mehl Auction Catalog1290 - R. Max Mehl Auction Catalog
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The 44th auction held by the famous Fort Worth Texas coin dealer December 12, 1922. Featuring three interesting collections: US and Pioneer Gold, H.E.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*********1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Star Rare Coin Encyclopedia Catalogs1291 - Star Rare Coin Encyclopedia Catalogs
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Four of the famous catalogs issued by B. Max Mehl of Fort Worth Texas. 1921, 1933, 1934 and 1960. State: City: Date: HWAC# 85550
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to P*****1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Wayte Raymond Numismatic Pamphlets1292 - Wayte Raymond Numismatic Pamphlets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four of coin dealer Wayte Raymonds Coin Collector Series, two volumes from 1941 and two from 1952. The 1776 Continental Currency Coinage; The Early Me
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Three Paxton & Company Bank checks to the E&P RR and Governor Sadler1293 - Three Paxton & Company Bank checks to the E&P RR and Governor Sadler
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1) Paxton & Co., Bankes (crossed out and Eureka Co Bank handwritten) check to governor to be R. Sadler. Endorsed by Sadler on back. Reinhold Sad...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Rarer Second of Exchange from Memphis, Tennessee1294 - Rarer Second of Exchange from Memphis, Tennessee
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Number 402. Pay "on advance." $1,124.70 five days after the light of this second [of exchange] pay ourselves if unpaid. To AD & JY Sm...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Encased penny collection1295 - Encased penny collection
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Lot of 25 pieces, all wheatback pennies except two. Various businesses. Daniel Manassillian Collection. State: California City: Fresno Date: HWA
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q******s for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Elongated Cent Collection1296 - Elongated Cent Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of sixty elongated cents. Three are white metal. Disneyland, Universal Studios, 1939 San Francisco World's Fair, 1935 San Diego, etc. Daniel...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*********t for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Encased Pennies1297 - Encased Pennies
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Lot of seventeen: Tulare (2) 1946, 1948; Modesto (2) 1953, 1948; Tagus (1) 1937; Merced (3) 1951(2), 1961; Hanford (7) 1946, 1948, 1957, 1958. Daniel
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to q******s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Encased Pennies1298 - Encased Pennies
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Lot of ten:Bakersfield (4) 1944, 1947, 1950; Dinuba (3) 1948, 1953; Reedley (3) 1948, 1949, 1953. Daniel Manassillian Collection. State: California
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to q******s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Encased Pennies1299 - Encased Pennies
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Eleven pieces: Mendota (empty, no penny); Visalia, 1948; Sanger, 1948; Selma, 1946; Parlier, 1951; Delano, 1951; Oildale, 1948; Clovis, 1948; Turlock,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*********r for (55.00 + 11.28BP) = 66.28
 
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