Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

Auction Details

We sincerely hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

This auction marks the best material we've offered in a hot August sale in many years. The variety is outstanding, as is the quality of goods offered.

A glimpse at the many categories: Native American turquoise and silver jewelry, including the best squash blossom necklace we've ever seen, baskets, Kachinas, and rugs; California token collection; Fauver American and foreign counters and tokens; rare whiskey bottles; Masonic California token; beautiful drugstore carved wood frontispiece; Nevada rare documents; major pinback collection; baseball and boxing collectibles; gold specimens including some from the Goodshaw Mine at Bodie; American and foreign medals; Victorian furniture; fantastic array of western Art; original Buffalo Bill/Pawnee Bill posters; Large ore cars and incline cars from a major Nevada City mine; Dynamite and candle boxes; American souvenir plate collection (c1900-1920); music collectibles; toys and toy trains; postcard collections, directories, maps; railroad pass collection and references; antique firearms; badges; mining & railroad stocks; US coins; token dies; a rockshop section, mining artifacts and much more.

There is truly something for everybody!

Don't forget us when its time to sell. We average about 5000 registered bidders per sale, probably the most in America for an Americana sale! With buyers all over the globe, we get to everybody. We are always after great collections! ~Fred Holabird~

Auction Schedule

Day 1, August 27th, 2020:
Art (1001-1093)
Native Americana (1094-1325)
General Americana Part I (1326-1595)
Sports (1596-1604)
Toys (1605-1651)

Day 2, August 28th, 2020:
Philatelic - Postal History (2000-2087)
General Americana Part II (2088-2599)
Firearms & Weapons(2600-2624)

Day 3, August 29th, 2020:
Stocks & Bonds (3000-3125)
Numismatics (3126-3416)
Tokens (3417-3634)

Day 4, August 30th, 2020:
Minerals (4000-4042)
Mining (4043-4320)
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART I (4321-4611)

Day 5, August 31st, 2020:
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART II (5000-5641)

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Adams & Company Incused c1875 One Cent Token  (105817)5270 - Adams & Company Incused c1875 One Cent Token (105817)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Adams & Co / 1 / cent // ." Ribbed inside border. Good condition. Probably not Adams Express. Date: c1875 Country if not USA: St...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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Amusement Token Variety  (123006)5271 - Amusement Token Variety (123006)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. District of Columbia, Bisbee Arizona, Colorado and California are represented. California includes Los Angeles, Ocean Park, Inglewood, Sant
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to D*****5 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Bates & Wade Card Counter  (121791)5272 - Bates & Wade Card Counter (121791)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One side “Heart” card counter. Other side “Club” Bates Wade & Co. registered. Very Rare. 22.5 mm Date: Coun
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Blondie's Cabaret Tokens (2)  (101982)5273 - Blondie's Cabaret Tokens (2) (101982)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First is 20 mm, round aluminum token, TC 417580. Obv: BLONDIE"S CABARET. Rev: GOOD FOR 5c IN TRADE. Second is 26 mm, round aluminum token, TC 5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********t.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Boxing Spiel Marke  (121809)5274 - Boxing Spiel Marke (121809)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 1. 18mm token. Obverse: Two boxers facing each other. Reverse: Branches w/Spiel Marke center. Date: Country if not USA: State: City
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Britain & British Isles Token & Coin Library  (118985)5275 - Britain & British Isles Token & Coin Library (118985)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 38 reference books about Britain and British Isles tokens and coins. Lot includes: A list from the personal collection of Jerry F. Schimmel,
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Broas Brothers Pie Baker Civil War Token  (121427)5276 - Broas Brothers Pie Baker Civil War Token (121427)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
AU example. Obv.: United We Stand / 1863; Rev.: Broas Brothers / Our / Country / Pie Bakers. 19 mm. Date: 1863 Country if not USA: State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Central States Token Reference Book Library  (118965)5277 - Central States Token Reference Book Library (118965)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Library of 10 U.S. central states token reference books. Includes: "Iowa Trade Tokens," Lewis K. Ferguson, 1984, The Token and Medal Socie...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Circus Tokens  (121442)5278 - Circus Tokens (121442)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Fairly / And / Little / Shows // Good For / 25c / In Trade; Br., rd., 24 mm. 2) Con.T. / Kennedy / Shows // 5c; Br. ,rd., 22 mm. Date
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to r*****5 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Civil War Token Reference Book Library  (118954)5279 - Civil War Token Reference Book Library (118954)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Library of 35 Civil War token reference books, range from thick hardcovers to booklets. Lot includes: "Journal of the Civil War Token Society, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Coin Organization Medals and Tokens  (118905)5280 - Coin Organization Medals and Tokens (118905)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 26 coin organization medals and tokens, mostly from the West Coast, c1970s-1990s. Includes some from Florida, as well as wooden tokens, wooden
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Collection of Token Reference Books  (118951)5281 - Collection of Token Reference Books (118951)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13+ token reference books. Includes: "Edkins Catalogue of United States Coal Company Scrip," second edition, Vol. II, 1972, West Vi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Eagle on Cannon token  (121792)5282 - Eagle on Cannon token (121792)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Old Abe sitting on cannon. Civil War symbol. Old Abe was mascot for Co. “C”, Eight Wisconsin Regiment ( The Eau Claire Ea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to J*******2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Eastern States U.S. Token Reference Books  (118937)5283 - Eastern States U.S. Token Reference Books (118937)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three Eastern states U.S. token reference books. Included are: "Delaware Merchant Tokens," TAMS Journal, April 1988, Number 2, Part...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Elks Club Token Collection  (118264)5284 - Elks Club Token Collection (118264)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 100 Elks Club tokens from clubs all over the U.S. Includes Elks Clubs in cities in most states: Indiana, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Illinois,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to A****k for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Fantasy Brothel Tokens & Wooden Nickels  (121767)5285 - Fantasy Brothel Tokens & Wooden Nickels (121767)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an unusual and fun collection of 40 fantasy brothel tokens, wooden nickels and medals. this group includes a unique Fanny Sporting Club Califo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 0*******a for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Fast Food and Soft Drink Tokens, Medals & Pinbacks  (120241)5286 - Fast Food and Soft Drink Tokens, Medals & Pinbacks (120241)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 177 vintage tokens, medals and pinbacks advertising fast foods and soft drinks. Tokens are plastic, wooden nickels, aluminum, brass and paper.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Fire Department Tokens  (121405)5287 - Fire Department Tokens (121405)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Alorton / Volunteer / Fire / Department // 5c In Trade. Rd., wm, 22 mm. 2) W. Cat. Fire Co. / #1 // Good For / 5c / In Trade; Br., rd.,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********t.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Fireman Pinback  (121797)5288 - Fireman Pinback (121797)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 1. Pin Back w/turn of the century firman looking right. Firemen’s Celebration printed above. Good condition. Date: Country if
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Gaming Token and Casino Chips Etc. Reference Books  (118926)5289 - Gaming Token and Casino Chips Etc. Reference Books (118926)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five gaming tokens and casino chips, etc., reference books, c1966-1996. Includes: "The Chip Rack, A Price Guide to the Casino Chips and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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General Token Reference Articles, Books, etc.  (118952)5290 - General Token Reference Articles, Books, etc. (118952)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of eight general token reference books that feature articles, etc. Includes: "Selected Articles on the Subject of American Tokens Reprint...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*****2 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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General U.S. Token Reference Books  (118950)5291 - General U.S. Token Reference Books (118950)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 general U.S. token reference books. Includes: "Standard Catalog of United States Tokens 1700-1900," Russell Rulau, author signed...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Golf Token & Medal Collection  (121766)5292 - Golf Token & Medal Collection (121766)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An incredible group of 65 golf themed tokens and medals. There are even some ball markers in this group. Some go back to the 1940's. All are in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Grab Bag of American Token Collection  (123047)5293 - Grab Bag of American Token Collection (123047)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 50. Four from California (Schober Lane Campground, Bishop), one from Alaska (Reindeer Commercial, Savoonga), six Montana (State Line Rodeo), fo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Grab Bag of Tokens, Medals etc (About 20 pounds!)  (120011)5294 - Grab Bag of Tokens, Medals etc (About 20 pounds!) (120011)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A true grab bag of unsorted tokens and coins, leftover from Benj. Fauver's huge unsorted piles. Includes some good-fors, medals of varying sorts...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*o for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Great Lakes Tokens & Medals  (122561)5295 - Great Lakes Tokens & Medals (122561)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wisconsin Military 8 amusement 1, Michigan amusement 3, Minnesota amusement 8. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin F
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to S*****3 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Interesting Token Reference Library  (118927)5296 - Interesting Token Reference Library (118927)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 token reference books features hobo nickels and more, c1966-2001. Includes: "The Bicentennial Tokens of the Patrick Mint," Jesse...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****G for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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IT'S HELL TO BE POOR Slogan Poster  (121282)5297 - IT'S HELL TO BE POOR Slogan Poster (121282)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a slogan token, made of brass and measuring 1.5". It is stamped on both sides with the understandable and obvious slogan "IT'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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KYT Store Cards  (120209)5298 - KYT Store Cards (120209)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Different reverse for S. Hiring , Die Maker. One St. Mary’s Birmingham ( F+M 1).and one St. Paul’s Birmingham (F+M 15).
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Liquor and Saloon Related Tokens  (123010)5299 - Liquor and Saloon Related Tokens (123010)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24. Two colorful Olympian Beer Key Chains. Also Don Q of Puerto Rico rum. Olympia lapel pins, World Famous Buckhorn Saloon wooden nickel. Three
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Magic Token Collection  (118266)5300 - Magic Token Collection (118266)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30 tokens associated with magic, with talismans, good luck charms, magicians' tokens, etc. The highlight is a small 13 mm copper coin wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Matthews Whist Tokens  (120206)5301 - Matthews Whist Tokens (120206)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Obverse “Matthews on the Game of Whist” female. Reverse : Game play rule. Date: Country if not USA: State: City:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Maverick Token Collection  (123074)5302 - Maverick Token Collection (123074)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 46. Dinosaur Pictorial, incused tokens, punched tokens, scalloped tokens, etc. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Ben
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to d********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Mid Eastern States Tokens  (122560)5303 - Mid Eastern States Tokens (122560)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina 1, Tennessee amusement 1, So Carolina Military 5, Mississippi Military 12. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to b********t.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Miscellaneous Grab Bag of Tokens Medals, etc.  (123000)5304 - Miscellaneous Grab Bag of Tokens Medals, etc. (123000)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 49. Long John Silver group. Horoscope group of 12. Camel pictorial, 1907 Slovak, cock & Bull pictorial, horse jumping fence pictorial, 19...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Modern Scrip from the Fauver Collection  (123001)5305 - Modern Scrip from the Fauver Collection (123001)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 paper pieces. Telecommunication, Garland's Christmas, S&H Green Stamps reward, camel cash, Kelpers Bargain Book Annex with picture...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to n******n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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New England Tokens and Medals  (122690)5306 - New England Tokens and Medals (122690)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Connecticut 4, Maine Military 13, Maryland amusement 3, New Hampshire 2, New Jersey amusement 17. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Northern Central U.S. Token & Guide Books  (118938)5307 - Northern Central U.S. Token & Guide Books (118938)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of six Northern Central U.S. token reference and guide books. Set includes: "Nebraska Place-Names," Lilian L. Fitzpatrick, 1960, Uni...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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One Unit Coins  (121796)5308 - One Unit Coins (121796)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Trick tokens made to look like money. 1. Obverse: Mercury bust “Laught Idea” printed. Reverse One Unit. 2. Obvers
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Pin Back NSGW  (121798)5309 - Pin Back NSGW (121798)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 1. Pictorial of river, trees, bldg in distance. N.S.G.W. In gold banner above. Advertise the inside button Pepsin Gum. Date: Country if
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Presidents (and Ben Franklin) Tokens  (123091)5310 - Presidents (and Ben Franklin) Tokens (123091)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 28. Zachery Taylor, John Quincy Adams,U. S. Grant, Grover Cleveland Alexander, Cleveland-Hendricks, Lincoln, Garfield, FDR, James & Eliz...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to p*******x for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Prison Money Reference Books  (118928)5311 - Prison Money Reference Books (118928)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three prison money reference books, c1981-1992. Includes: "Prison Tokens and Medals of the United States," Jerry Zara, 1992, Paul A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to m********8 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Roller "6" Token  (121422)5312 - Roller "6" Token (121422)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Odd token: obv.: Roller; Rev.: "6" . Br. rd., 21 mm. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to J*******2 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Royal Flush Token  (121423)5313 - Royal Flush Token (121423)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miller's / Freeze Out / (pictorial royal flush) / Pool & Whist Parlors // Good For / 5c / In Trade. Rd., wm, 22 mm. Date: Country if not ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Saloon Nickels and Plastic Tokens  (123062)5314 - Saloon Nickels and Plastic Tokens (123062)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Alfredo's Saloon, Lone Star Brewing, Buckhorn Saloon, Broad Street Saloon, Joe Cain Saloon, Club Cal Neva Saloon. Dups. Date: Coun...
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Screwdriver Tokens - Can be used as a screwdriver  (123061)5315 - Screwdriver Tokens - Can be used as a screwdriver (123061)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Powerful Pete pocket screwdriver. DeKalb. 1925-1950. 2) Good for $100 on purchase of Nic-silver battery. 1964. Nic l Silver. 3) Powerful Pete. H. C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to b********t.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Skiing and Snow Sports Tokens and Pins  (123087)5316 - Skiing and Snow Sports Tokens and Pins (123087)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. Includes 1955 Austrian skiing, Prospect Mountain, Lake George Village, Sun Valley Metal, Skiathon at Inland National Center, etc. Pins incl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to M******m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Southeast States Token Reference Books  (118939)5317 - Southeast States Token Reference Books (118939)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six token reference books from the U.S. Southeast states. Includes: "Bronzenes & Doodlum, Private Money in Mississippi," George...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Strip Club Tokens  (121435)5318 - Strip Club Tokens (121435)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) World's / Greatest / Show / Place // Show World Center / (dancing girl) / Save N. Y. C. 42 st.; octagonal, Br., 20 mm. 2) The Lan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Three Hard Times Tokens  (123032)5319 - Three Hard Times Tokens (123032)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Webster 1841. "Defense for Millions". 2) 1837. "The Constitution". Worn. "I Take Responsibility." 3) Mint Drop, 183...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to p*******x for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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