Fall Americana Auction- October 2019

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Petroliana, Aviation, WWII, Art, Native Americana, Railroadiana
The Ken Prag Collection, The Virginia & Truckee Railroad Depot Collection, The Danforth WWII Aviation Collection, Mining, Minerals and Gold! And much more!
Welcome to our Fall Season Second-Chance Sale! If you missed any of our 2019 sales, now is your second chance to fill the holes in your collection. Once again we are offering an incredible selection of rarities covering a broad range of collecting categories, featuring hundreds of new items such as mineral, ore and high-grade gold specimens with runaway potential for gold collectors. We are offering another group of new offerings from Ken Prag’s world-class stock certificate collection, with 1850s and 1860s rare western mining stocks with such incredible vignettes, artwork and colors that they considered cataloguing them with the fabulous selection of artwork we have in this sale. Other items include new Native American silver and turquoise jewelry with vintage pieces from famous Navajo, Hopi and Cherokee artisans, some incredibly rare antique Petroliana and vintage Service/Gas Station signage, authentic Railroadiana and mining artifacts directly from the old Virginia and Truckee Railroad Depot in Virginia City, Nevada, a handful of gorgeous, mint condition cigar box labels from the famous Alexander Bellanova Collection, and more.
In this auction we are honored to present for the first-time a remarkable collection of WWII Aviation Memorabilia compiled by a lifetime enthusiast, Robert Wayne Danforth, a man who lived life to the fullest until his untimely death in 2003 at the age of 44. Robert was a well-rounded man: Vice President of a healthcare company, a devoted family man, advanced professional diving instructor, expert skier, herpetologist, gourmand and falconer, but perhaps his greatest passion was aviation. He became hooked as a child when his toy-salesman father took him to Osh Kosh to demo his model airplanes. There he learned to identify planes from the sound of their engines; on some level, they spoke to him. As Robert Danforth grew, so did his passion and his interest in aviation soon included pilots as well, particularly the heroic aviators of WWII due to their skill, audacity and gallantry. Because Robert understood there was very little time to interact with these aging Aces before they were gone, he set out to meet and talk to pilots and aviation artists and read all he could about air battles and sorties. He poured over aviation catalogs…… and he plunged. Because of his passion and enthusiasm, in just a few years Robert Danforth amassed an impressive collection of special aviation art, autographed and remarqued, as well as books, model airplanes, photographs and a treasure trove of memories, which we are proud to represent in this catalog. Robert Wayne Danforth’s Aviation Collection is being offered for the first time to other collectors, who will hopefully enjoy owning a piece of this renaissance man’s lifelong passion.
As promised, this sale has a nice group of items from Pierce Powell’s Collection from the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Depot stockpile! We decided to start off with some of the most collectible Petroliana Signage we’ve ever offered, including pieces so rare that collector’s have been waiting for them to appear on the market for over a decade, like the 5 to 6’ brand name gasoline signs from the 1920s-1930s. Sticking to the same theme, we put in some old, hard-to-find road signs, some unique due to their original location and guide information, like one from California Automobile Club we know auto enthusiasts and sign collectors are going to like. This first batch from the V & T Depot is just the tip of the iceberg. Pierce Powell has amassed such an eclectic stockpile that it’s going to take two to three sales for us to lots together all the categories represented. Another lot herein offers some antique cast iron theatre seating from the Virginia City Theatre where Humphry Bogart and number of other famous stars attended a premier event in the 1930s. Powell’s collection has something for everybody so stay tuned to see what comes out of the old V&T Depot next.
Last but not least we are pleased to offer over 100 prized items from the Fred Holabird Collection. Fred has been a well-known Appraiser and Auctioneer with over 30 years of expertise in Western Americana collectibles, with an emphasis on mining, minerals, gold, coinage, ingots, tokens, stock certificates, railroads, bottles and just about anything old, rusty, dug from the dirt, or found in an attic somewhere west of the Mississippi. Fred has appraised some of the most valuable western collections in both public and private holdings, published over a dozen books, articles and papers, researched and sold as least a half a million pieces of the past, and produced over 100 world-class catalogs filled with never-before researched history and considered key reference works for dealers and collectors world-wide. Fred is widely regarded as world renowned expert in his field and despite his best efforts, over his career he has amassed his own modest, but impressive collection of rare and unique pieces he just could not resist, along with his own family heirlooms and childhood treasures that first sparked his interest in antiques, geology, and collectible Americana. Collectors have seen some of Fred’s personal items pop up in his auctions from time to time, but after cleaning out his own attic, Fred (Robin) is finally ready to lighten his load. This noteworthy sale includes a large group from the Fred Holabird Collection that seasoned collectors and dealers have been waiting to snatch up for decades! Some of Fred’s prized bottles and rare documents are worthy of special mention, but of everything in Fred’s collection, it is his personal reference library that deserves the most attention. Over his career Fred Holabird has earned national and international attention for groundbreaking historical discovers, which he has shared with the world through lectures, interviews and his published work. He is credited with solving hundreds of histories mysteries and uncovering key details about America’s past, through his extensive expertise in research and unconventional methods of piecing stories together. With his educational background in geology, Fred applies a scientific thought process to his research work, and through his field work he identifies invaluable sources of information, sometimes never before referenced. With a natural tenacity about finding answers, since high school he has been compiling some of the most valuable reference works extant for mining and western American historical research. Fred’s library has been his most valuable asset throughout his career, second only to his brilliant mind. For advanced researchers and those passionate about knowing the truth of our past, this sale will be a landmark event. Many of his books are extremely rare and hard-to find, while others are relatively unknown and of little use to the general public. Wherever you see “The Fred Holabird Collection” in this catalog, you may want to take a closer look, because even items that appear common at first glance are sure to have value, rarity or significant importance, if they belonged to Fred Holabird.
In addition to the new collections presented, October’s sale is your second chance to bid on select items from the incredible Wigwam Collection of Native Americana, a colorful, tapestry of hand-woven rugs and other textiles made by skilled Afghani, Persion, Serougen Indian, Pakistani, Armenian and other artisans from the early to mid 1900s out of the Ben-Tcahvtchavadze Collection, the last of the beautiful, rare antique marbles from the Stephen Harman Collection, two remaining one-of-a-kind, museum worthy Ordovician Era fossils from the Houghton Estate Collection, and finally the last batch in the building from the massive Brian Thaler Postcard Collection we’ve lotted in mixed groups with rarities and early gems hidden in every lot. Rather than “Second Chance”, this could be your LAST Chance to pick up a piece from these great collections.
Dealers do not want to skip over the re-listed items as many will not be available after this event. Also, we’ve once again devoted a special section to Dealers filled with specials and great bargains we’ve lotted specifically with re-sellers in mind. Lots in this section cover a wide variety of collectible categories with selections of items with good resale potential grouped together and estimated low, so there is high profit potential for Dealers who sell the items individually.

All in all this October sale represents an opportunity that many advanced collectors, researchers and historians may never see again.
October’s event is filled with great new offerings, and this auction is scheduled right on time to give yourself or the Collector in your life a little piece of history for the holidays.
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Geronimo's Story of His Life (Book) 2nd Edition  769594400 - Geronimo's Story of His Life (Book) 2nd Edition 76959
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardback book of Geronimos' Story of His Life, Edited by S.M. Barrett,2nd Ed. pp. 216, deckle edges, includes black & white photos, includes...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********r.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Kickapoo Indian Dream Book  1064114401 - Kickapoo Indian Dream Book 106411
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kickapoo Indian Life and Scenes. Repro cover, pages 1-6 missing. Page 7 has tape repair. City: State: Date:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Moki Indian at Home Stereo View (Framed)  1027284402 - Moki Indian at Home Stereo View (Framed) 102728
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Moki Indian going down the make-shift stairs from his home. This is framed 12.25" x 9.25". Interesting that both sides of this frame are s...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Moritz Flagg Native American Children Prints (2)  877364403 - Moritz Flagg Native American Children Prints (2) 87736
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two framed prints, matching, charcoal or pencil style, frames 19x15" City: State: Date:
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Native American Accounts Books (4)  862214404 - Native American Accounts Books (4) 86221
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Memoirs of Chief Red Fox, Black Elk Speaks by Neilhardt, Chief Pocatelo by Madsen, Walkara. City: State: Date:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Robert Montanucci Framed Prints (2)  877374405 - Robert Montanucci Framed Prints (2) 87737
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two beautiful matching framed prints by Montanucci of "Paiute Basket..." 3/150, and Sacred Shield" 4/150. about 14 x 16" City: ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 180.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Tepee and Horses Print  876274406 - Tepee and Horses Print 87627
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed and matted print. Illegible artist signature. Frame 17x21", print 12x17" City: State: Date:
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Three Pin Backs  641604407 - Three Pin Backs 64160
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Illinois Society. 2) First Methodist Episcopal Church. 3) Pictures of two men from unknown manufacturer City: Long Beach State: California Date:
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Gold Coin Commission House Cover w/ $20 Coin Vignette  670514408 - Gold Coin Commission House Cover w/ $20 Coin Vignette 67051
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cover with billhead for Gold Coin Commission House, Sutton & Gray, Prop/s/, Fargo Blk., East C. Street, Pueblo, Colorado. Reverse of $20 gold co...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Gold at Pigeon Roost (Story of 1st Gold Mining Scrip)  885234409 - Gold at Pigeon Roost (Story of 1st Gold Mining Scrip) 88523
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40 soft back books, authored by Fred N. Holabird & Al Adams, 96 pp. with color illustrations & photos. City: State: Georgia Date:...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Massachusetts Deed with Rare Adhesive Revenue Stamps, R-149 and R-89  554294410 - Massachusetts Deed with Rare Adhesive Revenue Stamps, R-149 and R-89 55429
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1872 Warrant Deed, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Has very rare green $10 Washington US Internal Revenue Stamp (R-149) and $5 orange stamp (R-89), b
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to A*******d for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Bank of California Deposit Receipts  1084604411 - Bank of California Deposit Receipts 108460
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. 1) Issued Apr. 18, 1902. Signed George Morgan, Agent. To GW Richards of Carson City. 2) Issued Apr. 17, 1902. Richards. Signed George Morg
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Chinese Antique "Chop" Stamp  1086174412 - Chinese Antique "Chop" Stamp 108617
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver or iron piece with Chinese seal or stamp on bottom, old illegible tag attached. 2 1/4 inches tall, circa 1880-1900. Could have been used as a w
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to T********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Max Mehl Auction Catalog  855494413 - Max Mehl Auction Catalog 85549
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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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Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Max Mehl Auction Catalogs  855514414 - Max Mehl Auction Catalogs 85551
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five auction catalogs 1930-1934 from Fort Worth coin dealer B. Max Mehl. Each catalog is 6 x 9 inches. City: State: Date:
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Estimate : 110.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Numismatic Ephemera  619274415 - Numismatic Ephemera 61927
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Used by long time coin dealer Ron Gillio in 1968 to turn in silver certificates to the United States Mint in San Francisco for silver. On June 6, 1968
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Numismatic Literature  855614416 - Numismatic Literature 85561
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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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Estimate : 85.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******g for (42.50 + 10.63BP) = 53.13
 
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Western Check Group (RN's Different Varieties)  1045264417 - Western Check Group (RN's Different Varieties) 104526
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven. 1) Bank of California, San Francisco, RN. Sailing ship vignette. North Pacific Transportation Company. 2) Wells, Fargo & Company, ...
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Claremont University & Ferries Street Railroad Co. Stock Certificate  1068614418 - Claremont University & Ferries Street Railroad Co. Stock Certificate 106861
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. June 13th, 1888. No. 36, issued to W. Ristenpart for one share. Date not filled out. Dateline Berkeley, California. Signed by president (illegib
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to b****5 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Central Pacific/ Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railway Ephemera  619734419 - Central Pacific/ Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railway Ephemera 61973
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five Expense Bills transferring freight from the Central Pacific to the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railway at Colfax, 1879-80. The NCNGR began in 1876
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Estimate : 35.00 - 70.00
Sold to r***9 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Cahuenga Valley Railroad Company Unissued Stock Certificate  1068904420 - Cahuenga Valley Railroad Company Unissued Stock Certificate 106890
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in California, 1888. No. 92, unissued, 1890s dateline. Black border and print, orange background, eagle on train vignette. 8.25 x 10.5" In...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Sierra Railway Company of California Bond  1068594421 - Sierra Railway Company of California Bond 106859
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$1,000 bond No. 409 issued in 1904. Not cancelled. Signed by president Bullock and the secretary (illegible). Brown border, black print, railroad vign
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Pacific Rail-Road Bond (Unissued)  1075324422 - Pacific Rail-Road Bond (Unissued) 107532
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued example of this rare bond. Condition issues including rough edges and areas of heavy toning; please inspect. City and County of San Francisco
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Yreka Railroad Company Stock Certificate  1067504423 - Yreka Railroad Company Stock Certificate 106750
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. May 1888. No. 56, issued for four shares to Louis Huseman Jr. on Sept. 12th, 1888 in Yreka, Cal. Signed by president J. Churchill and the secreta
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway Co. Bond  1068794424 - Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway Co. Bond 106879
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$1,000 bond no. 3287 issued in 1902. Signed by president Irving Howbert and the secretary (illegible). Blue border, black print, and allegorical vigne
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to a********n.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway Co. Stocks (2)  1068784425 - Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway Co. Stocks (2) 106878
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two different, both unissued. Post-1900. Brown or orange borders, locomotive vignette. Printed by The Gowdy-Simmons Co., Colorado Springs. 8.5
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to N*******r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Two Different Cripple Creek District Railway Co. Stocks  1068774426 - Two Different Cripple Creek District Railway Co. Stocks 106877
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two unissued. Inc. in 1897. Both printed by New York Bank Note Co. One features a vignette of a nude allegorical woman. Stubs attached. Some to
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to s*****0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Gutheil Park Railway Company Stock Certificate  1068874427 - Gutheil Park Railway Company Stock Certificate 106887
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Colorado. Low number 3, issued for 2 shares to FA Josbin on Jan. 8th, 1900 in Denver. Not signed by the president but signed by the secretary.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to N*******r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Wooding Railway Warning Device Co. Stock Certificate  1074364428 - Wooding Railway Warning Device Co. Stock Certificate 107436
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in the Territory of Arizona. No. 836, issued for 70 shares to Peter J. Geagan on Oct. 24th, 1913 at Tucson. Signed by president B. Wooding and as
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Rio Grande Southern Railroad Co. Stocks Signed by Otto Mears  1074844429 - Rio Grande Southern Railroad Co. Stocks Signed by Otto Mears 107484
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. All are unissued, but signed by Otto Mears as president and the secretary (illegible). Signatures are punch cancelled. Red orange border, bl
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Colorado & Southern Railway Co. Bond  1068834430 - Colorado & Southern Railway Co. Bond 106883
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$1,000 Collateral Trust Gold Note. No. 592, issued in 1904. Signed by president Frank Trumbull and assistant secretary James. Punch cancelled. Brown b
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Columbus Southern Railway Company Stock Certificate  1074464431 - Columbus Southern Railway Company Stock Certificate 107446
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 12 for 100 shares to the Chattahoochie Brick Company. Signed by president TJ Pearce and treasurer Cliff B Grimes(?). Vignette of a steam train
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Central of Georgia Railway Co. Bonds  1074084432 - Central of Georgia Railway Co. Bonds 107408
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. Four unissued ($1,000, $5,000 (x2), and $10,000). One $1,000 issued in 1919, punch cancelled. All with vignette. Blue, orange, pur
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s********K for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Chicago & Alton Equipment Association Stock Group  1076044433 - Chicago & Alton Equipment Association Stock Group 107604
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15, three varieties. Five each with brown, green, or orange border, and allegorical vignette. Issued 1903-1909, punch cancelled. City: Chicago
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to f***2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Co. Stock Certificates (12)  1076064434 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Co. Stock Certificates (12) 107606
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12, four each of three varieties. Four blue (1889), four green (1889-1899), and four brown (1888). All punch cancelled, locomotive vignettes. P
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Co. Stock Certificates (6)  1066744435 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Co. Stock Certificates (6) 106674
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6, two varieties. Issued 1882-1887, one signed but unissued. All punch and stamp cancelled. Green or brown print, vignette of a locomotive with
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Miscellaneous Chicago Railroads Stock Certificate Group  1074944436 - Miscellaneous Chicago Railroads Stock Certificate Group 107494
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 27 from three different railroads. Included: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company (15 stocks, issued 1891-1935); Chicago & E...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Six Chicago & Alton Railroad Bonds  1076054437 - Six Chicago & Alton Railroad Bonds 107605
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6, five different. Three different issued in 1862 ($500, and two $1,000), cut-out cancels, locomotive and allegorical vignettes. Also, a $100 b
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********K for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Joliet & Northern Indiana Railroad Co. Stock signed by Cornelius Vanderbilt II  639884438 - Joliet & Northern Indiana Railroad Co. Stock signed by Cornelius Vanderbilt II 63988
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 243, issued for one share to T.J. Osborn on March 16th, 1882. Signed by C. Vanderbilt as vice-president and the secretary (illegible). Signatures
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Railway Ink Well / " Lee County Central  1062884439 - Railway Ink Well / " Lee County Central 106288
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a really unique item, for you railroad & railway collectors. It is a really early pewter inkwell, with a flange base. This inkwell, was ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Southeastern Railroad Correspondence Archive w/ Hardware Merchant  639854440 - Southeastern Railroad Correspondence Archive w/ Hardware Merchant 63985
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 90 pieces. c.1900-1910s. All of the correspondence is to Courtland Van Camp, president of Van Camp Hardware & Iron Company in Indianapoli...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to j*****9 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Monon Railroad Specimen Stock Certificate Group  1074904441 - Monon Railroad Specimen Stock Certificate Group 107490
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8, all Specimens. Two blue border, two orange border, and four green border. All punched. Vignette of allegorical woman and man sitting on oppo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to f***2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Keokuk and Des Moines Railway Company  1057924442 - Keokuk and Des Moines Railway Company 105792
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten. 1892-1893. Cancelled. Two steam engines in vignette. Printed: Continental Bank Note Co. NY. Keokuk & Des Moines Railway operated abo...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 199.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Co. Stock Certificates  1074974443 - Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Co. Stock Certificates 107497
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14, two varieties. Issued 1898-1936, punch cancelled. Green or brown borders, black print, and allegorical/pastoral vignette. National Bank Not
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********K for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Black Mountain Railroad Company Bonds  1074954444 - Black Mountain Railroad Company Bonds 107495
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six $1,000 bonds issued in 1921. Inc. in Kentucky. Signed by president Frost. Punch cancelled. Blue border and black print. Each has two pages
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f***2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Owensboro, Falls of Rough & Green River Railroad Stocks (40+)  1057944445 - Owensboro, Falls of Rough & Green River Railroad Stocks (40+) 105794
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 40 unissued stock certificates. Very nice condition. The Owensboro, Falls of Rough, and Green River Railroad started operations in 1882 and stopp
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Stock Certificate Collection (20)  1066944446 - Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Stock Certificate Collection (20) 106694
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20 pieces, many different. Issued: 1851 (with great early train vignette); 1874 & 1876 (locomotive vignette); two in 1890 (locomotive vig...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Three Early Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road Co. Stock Certificates  1074924447 - Three Early Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road Co. Stock Certificates 107492
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3, two varieties. Issued in 1851, 1853, and 1863. One is cut cancelled, one punch cancelled, and one stamp cancelled. Two have the same locomot
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Boston Elevated Railway Company Bonds  1074134448 - Boston Elevated Railway Company Bonds 107413
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12, two different types. All unissued. Famous railway founded in 1894. $1,000 and $5,000 varieties, six of each. Blue/green or orange borders,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********K for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Charles River Branch Rail Road Co. Stock Certificates (5)  1075934449 - Charles River Branch Rail Road Co. Stock Certificates (5) 107593
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five stocks issued in 1852-1855 in Boston. Black print, red seal on blue paper. Punch cancelled. 6.5 x 7.75" Toning and soiling. In 1847...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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