Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

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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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Wanted Posters - Murder and Stolen Horse & Buggy (2)  (118267)2300 - Wanted Posters - Murder and Stolen Horse & Buggy (2) (118267)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
MURDER $1000 Reward for the arrest of Isidore Indart aka Constant I. McVeagh, who murdered Cipriano Urtasum on Feb. 8, 1915. With photo and extensive
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****s for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Wanted Posters - Murder, Attempted Murder and Fictitious Checks (3)  (118268)2301 - Wanted Posters - Murder, Attempted Murder and Fictitious Checks (3) (118268)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three pristine wanted posters from the Fresno area in the early 1900's. Trio includes: $600 Reward for the Nov. 10, 1921 murder of a Chinese mer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Wanted Posters - One for Murder! (2)  (120651)2302 - Wanted Posters - One for Murder! (2) (120651)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wanted Posters: Unknown assailant Wanted For the Murder of Luther Mullinex, found dead in his cabin in the hills above Three Rivers on Feb. 23, 1916,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 0.00BP) = 80.00
 
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Wanted Posters - Wanted Badly! Murder and More (2)  (120656)2303 - Wanted Posters - Wanted Badly! Murder and More (2) (120656)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two mounted wanted posters include a "WANTED BADLY" headline and another with a list of 11 men at large, both with photos and descriptions...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 0.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Wanted Posters for Desertion and String of Felonies (2)  (120654)2304 - Wanted Posters for Desertion and String of Felonies (2) (120654)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two wanted posters, one for desertion, the other for a number of crimes, from Fresno and Madera, CA, in the early 1900s. Includes a couple, Antonio Va
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 0.00BP) = 45.00
 
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Wanted Posters for Murder and Stolen Items (2)  (120652)2305 - Wanted Posters for Murder and Stolen Items (2) (120652)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Duo of vintage wanted posters - one for murder, the other offering a reward for finding items that were stolen, in Fresno, Ca, c1914-1915. Includes $1
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 0.00BP) = 80.00
 
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Wanted Posters- Jumping Bond and Forgery (2)  (120657)2306 - Wanted Posters- Jumping Bond and Forgery (2) (120657)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two bad characters were wanted for different crimes on these two wanted posters from the early 1900s in Central California. The first was a T.C.B. Aye
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 0.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Wanted Posters Missing Man and Clothing Sales Scam  (120655)2307 - Wanted Posters Missing Man and Clothing Sales Scam (120655)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pristine 8.5" x 11" wanted posters boasting $50 rewards, one for a missing man and the other for a 1917 version of a scam artist, both...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 0.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Broadside for Meeting of Americans for Irish Independence  (113617)2308 - Broadside for Meeting of Americans for Irish Independence (113617)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic broadside for meeting held on March 21st, 1920 at Trinity Auditorium in Los Angeles (confirmed with CDNC). Speakers include: Charles T. Spra
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Mono & Inyo Counties Phone Book  (113488)2309 - Mono & Inyo Counties Phone Book (113488)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California Interstate Telephone Company phone book covering: Benton Station, Big Pine, Bishop, Crowley Lake, Independence, Lee Vining , Lone Pine, and
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6*****b for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Napa Checks Issued to Prominent Citizens (Grigsby, Cogswell, Haas)  (113630)2310 - Napa Checks Issued to Prominent Citizens (Grigsby, Cogswell, Haas) (113630)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Three Bank of Napa checks issued in Napa City, Cal., 1877. Issued to Pope & Talbot (lumber); JL Cogswell; and DL Haas. All with one...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Napa City Revenue Imprinted Checks – Rare! (2)  (113588)2311 - Napa City Revenue Imprinted Checks – Rare! (2) (113588)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Both are The Bank of Napa. Dateline Napa City, Cal., March 1876. Signed by WC Watson cashier. Issued to JA Jackson & Co. (not JP Jacks...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Napa Revenue Checks – Rare! (3)  (113538)2312 - Napa Revenue Checks – Rare! (3) (113538)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. All are Bank of Napa, with Napa City, Cal. datelines. Issued in 1876. All with RN-F imprinted revenue. Red print. To be paid in Gold. Signed
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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James J Ott Assay Office Receipt (Check Format) Unissued (4)  (108456)2313 - James J Ott Assay Office Receipt (Check Format) Unissued (4) (108456)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ott’s Assay Office is said to have had $27 million in gold pass through its doors without ever once being held up or robbed. Built sometime p
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*****0 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Flint Hill Assay Report from Johnson, Matthey & Company of London (57090)2313a - Flint Hill Assay Report from Johnson, Matthey & Company of London (57090)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three assay reports from the London Assay Office of Johnson, Matthey & Company of Hatton Garden in London. Assays were fro. Flint Hill, Broad Ri...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to c******n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Pearson Springs Ledger Sheet  (113589)2314 - Pearson Springs Ledger Sheet (113589)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ledger sheet for the business of Pearson Springs for the year ending November 1st, 1883. Inside list bills due to numerous merchants like Wamboldt Bro
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Golden State Dairy Milk Can  (121120)2315 - Golden State Dairy Milk Can (121120)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a milk can that appears to be from the Golden State Dairy in Pixley, California. The can stands about 16" with lid and is about 8"...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 0.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Radiation and Ray Bogus Healing Tool  (121280)2316 - Radiation and Ray Bogus Healing Tool (121280)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an example of a get quick scheme, using the power of propaganda and a brightly lit up bunch of tube lighting. This is a Ray & radiation ...
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Start Price : 87.50 | Estimate : 175.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Sacramento City Checks (6)  (87453)2317 - Sacramento City Checks (6) (87453)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group is comprised of 6 different Sacramento City Bank checks 1852-1855, punch cancelled, 1855 missing corner Date: 1852-1855 Country if not US
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 275.00
Sold to y******e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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John R. Seifert Wholesale Wines and Liquors Billheads (5)  (110818)2318 - John R. Seifert Wholesale Wines and Liquors Billheads (5) (110818)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five billheads. Sole agents for Pabst Brewing and San Francisco breweries. 1899. Vignette left leaf w/"B" center surrounded by word...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Roth & Co. Document Collection  (110816)2319 - Roth & Co. Document Collection (110816)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has 8 pieces of San Francisco history! These documents date from May 21, 1908 to April 13, 1911. There are 6 billheads and 2 receipts for pur
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******d for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Adams & Company Freight Receipt  (119979)2320 - Adams & Company Freight Receipt (119979)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Receipt issued by Adams & Company Freight, Package & Parcel Express of San Francisco. Piece is dated September 18, 1853 and is in good, re...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to R********i.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Clipper Ship Card Repros in Antique Frame (120856)2321 - Clipper Ship Card Repros in Antique Frame (120856)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clipper Ship Card Reproductions in beautiful antique frame. Piece measures 23" and is a wood frame with glass. Companies included are Flying Cl...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********n for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Sierra & Plumas County Check Collection: La Porte, Port Wine, and Alleghany  (107821)2322 - Sierra & Plumas County Check Collection: La Porte, Port Wine, and Alleghany (107821)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. 1) John Conly & Co., Bankers. Two 1866 checks, dateline Port Wine. Each has an adhesive revenue stamp. 2) Bank of La Porte, Californi...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*****6 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Northern Gold Country Checks, 3 Different  (87459)2323 - Northern Gold Country Checks, 3 Different (87459)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A trio of Express & Banking Office of Rhodes & Co. 1854 Shasta Rhodes & Whitney-edge toning, 1855 San Francisco Lucas Turner & Co, 1...
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Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 0.00BP) = 45.00
 
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Oil Industry Archive/ California/ 8 Items  (109678)2324 - Oil Industry Archive/ California/ 8 Items (109678)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a great archive of the California Oil Industry. Item # 1 of 8 : Guijarra Hills, Fresno Co., ( 2 ) Oil Fileds Maps ( 1956 ). Item # 2 of 8: Ga
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Pure Gold Fruit Label  (108587)2325 - Pure Gold Fruit Label (108587)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Produced by the Mutual Orange Distributors of California. California miner with burro in the Sierras in lower vignette. 11 x 11 inches, chip on top e
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Standard Oil Bulletin 1921  (120924)2326 - Standard Oil Bulletin 1921 (120924)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A November 1921 edition of The Standard Oil Bulletin. This was a monthly publication put out by the California branch of the company to all stockholde
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to R********n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Lily Park Stock Growers Papers 1891  (114345)2327 - Lily Park Stock Growers Papers 1891 (114345)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original documents from the Stock Growers at lilty park. They had an office in Salt LAke City. about 15 invoice groups, includes receipts and some ou
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********t for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Consolidated Lotteries of Delaware Ephemera  (108594)2328 - Consolidated Lotteries of Delaware Ephemera (108594)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three pieces pertaining to the Consolidated Lotteries of Delaware dated 1859-1866. A warning against bogus agents selling counterfeit lottery tickets;
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Scrapers, Awls, Blades, Set 4  (52767)2329 - Scrapers, Awls, Blades, Set 4 (52767)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scrapers, awls, blades, set 4, includes: jasper, silicified rhyolite, obsidian, moss agate, chalcedony, rose agate, chert, etc. Over 60 pieces. Nicely
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Insurance Ledgers / Norwich & Royal Insurance /  2 Items.  (100254)2330 - Insurance Ledgers / Norwich & Royal Insurance / 2 Items. (100254)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have two giant , old style insurance ledgers, 16 3/4" tall x 12" in size. Item # 1 of 2: The Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to R*****s for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Marriage Certificate From 1859  (121144)2331 - Marriage Certificate From 1859 (121144)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A marriage certificate from a wedding in Salem, Indiana for one John Hollingsworth to Emaline Eliza Weir. The document is pictorial and signed by a Re
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Missionary Packet, Morning Star Certificate/Receipt  (105754)2332 - Missionary Packet, Morning Star Certificate/Receipt (105754)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an unusual and interesting receipt. It is pictorial with a sailing ship. "Surely the Isles shall wait for me." Is. 60.9. One share...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Montana Dairy Collectibles: Bozeman, Livingston, Kalispell  (105843)2333 - Montana Dairy Collectibles: Bozeman, Livingston, Kalispell (105843)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Metal oval tag. 2 x 4.25". To C. A. Robinson. Compliments of Lewiston Creamery. 12 1/2? Rough condition. 2) Glacier Dairy of Kalispell Cream...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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F. Johnson Dry Goods Advertising Scrip  (101759)2334 - F. Johnson Dry Goods Advertising Scrip (101759)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Currency size bill serial number 37963 for "3" Obv.: The United States / F. Johnson's / Where you will get more/ Dry Gods, Carpets, M...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Carson Check Group (4)  (113550)2335 - Carson Check Group (4) (113550)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. 1) Carson & Colorado Railroad paycheck, 1887, dateline Moundhouse, for wages of a trackman. 2) Carson & Tahoe Lumber &am...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Carson City Die Cut -  Extremely Rare!  (113481)2336 - Carson City Die Cut - Extremely Rare! (113481)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Die cut for Bell, Edwards & Co., Grocers, Carson, Nevada. Shows 6 well-dressed children walking through the snow. Measures approx. 7 x 10" ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b******2 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Barley Creek Sign  (121731)2337 - Barley Creek Sign (121731)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sign for Barley Creek in tin. The creek is located in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and is a fishing and hiking area today. It is 49.1 miles fr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Humboldt County Notary Public Appointment with a Gold and Silver Seal!  (105763)2338 - Humboldt County Notary Public Appointment with a Gold and Silver Seal! (105763)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Official document appointing WS Bonnifield as Notary Public. Attested to by county recorder JS Bonnifield. Fabulous Gold and Green attached seal from
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to s******6 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Comstock Golden Jubilee Official Program  (113485)2339 - Comstock Golden Jubilee Official Program (113485)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Softcover booklet with 15 pages full of saloon and brewing ads! The festival took place July 3rd-5th, 1909, celebrating the 50th anniversary of
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j****G for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Comstock Region & Other Nevada Checks  (113544)2340 - Comstock Region & Other Nevada Checks (113544)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 incl. revenue pieces. 1) Virginia City: Gould & Curry SMC, 1869, RN-B, signed by Isaac Requa; Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming C...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Two DL Bliss-related Comstock Documents  (113558)2341 - Two DL Bliss-related Comstock Documents (113558)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Carson and Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Company revenue check, 1878, Virginia City. Issued to CC Atherton. Signed by DL Bliss. Rare Wells...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to B*********g for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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White's Canyon Mill Territorial Ephemera  (113496)2342 - White's Canyon Mill Territorial Ephemera (113496)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. Includes two billheads for the Savage Gold & silver Mining Co., "Bought of White's Canon Mill, G. Loomis, Proprietor." D...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2*****l for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Yerington Check Issued to Virginia City Jeweler MM Fredrick  (113549)2343 - Yerington Check Issued to Virginia City Jeweler MM Fredrick (113549)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bank of California, HM Yerington, Virginia, Nev., January 4, 1876. Issued to MM Fredrick for $87.50. Signed by HM Yerington. Endorsed on the back for
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C******n for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Nevada Brothel Collection  (110198)2344 - Nevada Brothel Collection (110198)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Items from some of Nevada's famous Brothels. Two bumper stickers from Fran's Star RanchBeatty; Menu from Sagebrush Brothel in CArson (the b...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Northern Nevada Corporate Sealer Group (12)  (101725)2345 - Northern Nevada Corporate Sealer Group (12) (101725)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hand held-1 illegible, Carol J Inc Feb 1967. S & S Foundation 1957. Jet Restaurant. 1 missing 1 plate. Lever- 6 missing 1 plate, NV Society for ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Northern Nevada Historical & Place Names Autograph Archive  (113434)2346 - Northern Nevada Historical & Place Names Autograph Archive (113434)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ~75 documents including checks, bank and railroad vouchers, letters, state warrants, and more that are issued to and/or signed by historical Ne
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Old Cultivator  (118214)2347 - Old Cultivator (118214)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An historic piece of farming equipment! See photo! Some of these items are heavy or large and will require addition cost to mail if not picked up. Da
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Telephone Cable Caution Sign, Antique Enamel/Metal BELL SYSTEM  (120695)2348 - Telephone Cable Caution Sign, Antique Enamel/Metal BELL SYSTEM (120695)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bell Telephone Company of Nevada / BELL SYSTEM / American Telephone & Telegraph Co. Blue and white enamel square sign with 6 rivet holes for mo...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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HM Yerington Checks (2)  (113543)2349 - HM Yerington Checks (2) (113543)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) HM Yerington personal check, Bank of California, Virginia City, 1874, RN-D (buff). 2) Wells Fargo & Co, Carson, 1867, sig...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Harden Express Collection  (119977)2350 - Harden Express Collection (119977)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three documents issued to or by Harden's Express & Co's. One is a freight bill receipt, dated 1843, next is a freight receipt dated 188...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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American , National & US Express Receipts  (119978)2351 - American , National & US Express Receipts (119978)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of four receipts from various express companies, including two American Express pieces, dated 1851& 1854, National Express, dated 1854, an...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Hand-Written Lease of Land  (76639)2352 - Hand-Written Lease of Land (76639)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a hand-written land lease from John Erwin of Cleveland, Ohio to Albert Bailey and Lott Reznor under the name of the firm Bailey and Reznor. T
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Toledo Butcher/Deli Scale  (119983)2353 - Toledo Butcher/Deli Scale (119983)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Toledo Model #581BA butcher/deli scale. It stands 28" high, is 20" deep and 15" wide. This piece is in very workable and in good c...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Portland Rose Festival Pinback & Souvenir Collection  (119325)2354 - Portland Rose Festival Pinback & Souvenir Collection (119325)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six pinbacks and souvenirs from the Portland Rose Festival, c1940s-1970s. Includes two souvenir "smashed" pennies from 1949, plus f...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Coach Mail Pieces  (119976)2355 - Coach Mail Pieces (119976)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A freight bill a fare receipt and a Concord Stage passenger manifest are included in this lot of 1830's to 1840's documents. They are very r...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Quaker State Two Sided Porcelain Sign  (120900)2356 - Quaker State Two Sided Porcelain Sign (120900)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A two-sided 27"x 29" Quaker State porcelain sign from the 60's-70's. This piece is in excellent condition, considering its age. T...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********x.. for (170.00 + 37.40BP) = 207.40
 
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Early Eastern Calendar Collection  (32818)2357 - Early Eastern Calendar Collection (32818)
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A collection of 10 eastern calendars from various places and with various themes including the Waterloo Wagon Company, New York (1908); the George S.
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 280.00 - 560.00
 
 
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Utah Publications Group  (106397)2358 - Utah Publications Group (106397)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of Utah publications relate to mining, government, Centurion Mines, 2015 calendar, 1918 Tintic HS Xmas booklet, and more Date: Country i
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Letter From 1860's  (119971)2359 - Letter From 1860's (119971)
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This is a handwritten letter, dated April 1860. the letter mentions a sea voyage to England (Reference to Windsor) and getting seasick. There is also
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Doctors Prescription Slips/ 275 Pieces  (100243)2360 - Doctors Prescription Slips/ 275 Pieces (100243)
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Collection, of early Doctors prescription slips. Most of them went to " The Pioneer Drug Store"/ E.L Smalley / Prop/ Walla Walla, Wash&quo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****s for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Pro-Slavery Speech by Alfred Iverson  (105361)2361 - Pro-Slavery Speech by Alfred Iverson (105361)
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Speech by Alfred Iverson of Georgia on the Oregon Territory bill and the presidential election, delivered before the House of Representatives, July 26
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Mostly Cuban Cigar Labels  (121124)2362 - Mostly Cuban Cigar Labels (121124)
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A nice collection of 55 mostly Cuban, cigar labels in near new condition. Brands include Dick Custer, Gettysburg Commander, Lyra and many more. All a
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Estimate : 400.00 - 550.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Advertising Calendars – Antique!  (118915)2363 - Advertising Calendars – Antique! (118915)
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Lot of six antique advertising calendars, c1909-1952. Includes: Armour's Art Calendar, 1909, 12 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. matted and plastic wrapped; Ken...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Boy Scout Posters  (114352)2364 - Boy Scout Posters (114352)
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Two Boy Scout Posters. One is a large calender, 1967, Mill VAlley CAl, about 14 x 24"; the other a large topo map of the Philmont Scout Ranch. ...
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Carpenter's Square – Large Scale  (42763)2365 - Carpenter's Square – Large Scale (42763)
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This is a large scale (3 ft. X 2 ft.) carpenter's square made by Laurence in the USA. This large square is re-enforced with brass hardware for l...
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Carpenter's Tool Chest of vintage hand saws  (56252)2366 - Carpenter's Tool Chest of vintage hand saws (56252)
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This carpenter's tool chest of hand saws includes 30 hand saws some with names of Rosecrans of San Francisco and H. Disston Co. There are 4 loos...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Early 1900's Christmas Cards  (121774)2367 - Early 1900's Christmas Cards (121774)
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A collection of over 100 Christmas Cards from the early part of the 20th century, 1905 thru 1915. The artwork is phenomenal, nothing like you'd...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to j*****r for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Early 20th Century Valentines  (121773)2368 - Early 20th Century Valentines (121773)
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A collection of over 100 valentines from the early part of the 20th century, 1905 thru 1914. The artwork is phenomenal, nothing like you'd find ...
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Farm Equipment – Antique Yard Art!  (122733)2369 - Farm Equipment – Antique Yard Art! (122733)
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Lot of 5. 1) Antique farm plow machine, horse or trailer pull, three digging shovels. not complete. Nice farm antique from Fish Lake Valley. about 6...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Fur Quiver with Arrows  (46278)2370 - Fur Quiver with Arrows (46278)
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Native American style quiver with arrows. Fur may be mink, band of beaded design at one end. Carrier handle has metal stud design. Date: Country if
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Golden Enterprise of the Season Broadside  (108596)2371 - Golden Enterprise of the Season Broadside (108596)
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Four page proposition for agencies to sell engravings for Dayton & Co. of 145 Nassau Street, New York. Circa 1865. Date: Country if not USA: ...
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Indian Grinding Rock  (122249)2372 - Indian Grinding Rock (122249)
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Unknown history of this traditional mortar/pestal type rock pair. Shows years of use. Obviously authentic. Very flat bottom of base rock appears to
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Jade, Copper, and a Glass Arrowhead  (109475)2373 - Jade, Copper, and a Glass Arrowhead (109475)
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A mixed lot, includes two pieces of beach-polished jade, 120 grams and 83 grams, a 131-gram piece of native copper, and a splendid glass arrowhead, pr
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Large Advertisements Collection  (118917)2374 - Large Advertisements Collection (118917)
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Seven piece large advertisement collection from the U.S., most matted and plastic wrapped, from the early 1900s. Matted advertisements are: 12 3/4 x 1
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Matchbook Collection  (103379)2375 - Matchbook Collection (103379)
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This is a collection of matchbooks from the USA and around the world. There are matchbooks from San Francisco, Ca., Campbell River, B.C., and Tokyo,
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Miscellaneous Ephemera 1890s-1909  (118913)2376 - Miscellaneous Ephemera 1890s-1909 (118913)
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Lot of eight miscellaneous ephemera from the U.S., c1890s-1909. Includes four 1926 U.S. Airmail stamps, not canceled; colorful litho of fashionable wo
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Nevada-Western Pinbacks Collection  (119326)2377 - Nevada-Western Pinbacks Collection (119326)
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Lot of 21 Nevada-Western pinbacks of interest, c1940s-1990s. Includes Reno Fun Train; Hutchinson Prairie Pow-Wow; Harrah's Automobile Collection...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to S*****3 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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New England Mercantile Union Directory  (108494)2378 - New England Mercantile Union Directory (108494)
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Gold Rush Era Directory, published by Pratt & Co. "…containing a new map of New-England, an almanac for 1849, a memorandum for every ...
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Old Comics, Animated Characters, Pinbacks and Tokens (64)  (118908)2379 - Old Comics, Animated Characters, Pinbacks and Tokens (64) (118908)
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Lot of 64 includes 60 old comics pinbacks, which were prizes in Kelloggs Pep cereal in the 1040s. Pinbacks are 3/4 inch diameter, with such characters
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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U.S. Check Lot  (100411)2380 - U.S. Check Lot (100411)
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Good variety of over 75 checks both issued and unissued dating from 1809 - 1944. From various states including NV, AZ, CO PA, CA, CT, NY, ME and MI.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Henri Martin Signed Letter  (106482)2381 - Henri Martin Signed Letter (106482)
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Signed 1865 letter by Henri Martin in French to Mary Louise Booth, an American translator who had previously published a very good translation of his
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Jean-Baptiste Honoré Raymond Capefigue Signed Letter  (106484)2382 - Jean-Baptiste Honoré Raymond Capefigue Signed Letter (106484)
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Undated letter in French. "Jean-Baptiste Honoré Raymond Capefigue was a French historian and biographer. He was born in Marseille, France....
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William Howitt Signed Letter  (106483)2383 - William Howitt Signed Letter (106483)
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Signed letter by William Howitt, 1862. requesting delivery?"William Howitt, was a prolific English writer on history and other subjects. Willi...
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Bodie Ground Finds  (120897)2384 - Bodie Ground Finds (120897)
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A collection of ground finds from the iconic ghost town, Bodie, California. Scrounged items include a tincup, assorted railroad spikes, nails and lids
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Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to p********n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Antique Traps - Approx. 10  (122158)2385 - Antique Traps - Approx. 10 (122158)
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Varying size and designs. From the Bodie, Candelaria Area. Date: Country if not USA: State: California City: Bodie / Candelaria Provenance: Ca
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Hermann H. Heiser Saddlery Catalog  (120905)2386 - Hermann H. Heiser Saddlery Catalog (120905)
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First edition. 10 1/4" x 6 3/4" in tan and burgundy printed thick wrappers. 216 pp. Illustrations. Offers illustrations of, descriptions o...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Poker Chips Letter  (105847)2387 - Poker Chips Letter (105847)
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Addressed to K. C. Holliday. From Bayker & Andrews (probably a saloon). "Do you keep poker chips in stock..." They want a set of marke...
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Montana Ephemera  (100539)2388 - Montana Ephemera (100539)
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Workman's badge from Fort Peck; trade tokens from Oxford Cigar Store in Missoula; trade token from Pheasant, Dillon, MT; Montan Power tape measu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*******r for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Antique Horse Chollars  (110656)2389 - Antique Horse Chollars (110656)
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Three old horse chollars from Gold Hill, Nevada. One with the brass studs. One converted to a wall mirror. See photo. Great historic pieces for wall d
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Americana  (122546)2390 - Americana (122546)
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Five plaster buffalo in various colors, brown, black and white. good condition Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Unknown Provenanc
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Lot Withdrawn2391 - Lot Withdrawn
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Imperial Texas Tan Western Leather Co. Saddle  (121491)2392 - Imperial Texas Tan Western Leather Co. Saddle (121491)
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This is an Imperial Texas Tan Western Leather Co. saddle marked with a silver oval on the pommel "Texas Tan 50 #71". It is 15 in. with two...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Kelly Bros. "Bronco Buster" Style Spurs, c1920s  (112174)2393 - Kelly Bros. "Bronco Buster" Style Spurs, c1920s (112174)
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Nice pair of marked Kelly Bros. (1911-1939) spurs with unmarked leather with chord weave pattern. Large rowels, 3" diameter, six spikes per row...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to b*****p for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Brass Candle Holder with Glass  (109350)2394 - Brass Candle Holder with Glass (109350)
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Fifteen inch tall brass candle holder with elegant glass, five inches wide at top. Base of lamp is six inches in diameter. Date: Country if not USA
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Cowboy Hats Trio  (122764)2395 - Cowboy Hats Trio (122764)
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Now's the chance to pick up three nice cowboy hats, literally for the price of one. Offered is a brown felt "Cordova" style Resistol i...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Cowboy interior Scenes with Women, Original Magazine Art, c1920-40  (109869)2396 - Cowboy interior Scenes with Women, Original Magazine Art, c1920-40 (109869)
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Four original art works, varying in size from 9 x 12" to 11 x 16". None signed by the artist. Found in Pennsylvania, these are thought to ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Ed. Gillmore Rifle Scabbard  (121177)2397 - Ed. Gillmore Rifle Scabbard (121177)
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This is a rifle scabbard made by Ed. G. Gillmore, saddle maker to the stars. It is 32 1/4 in. overall length with two strap mounts and fits a lever ac
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Estimate : 160.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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End of the Trail Bookends  (102391)2398 - End of the Trail Bookends (102391)
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Pair of "The End of the Trail" bookends with a tired cowboy on his horse. Appears to be solid brass. 4x4" Date: Country if not USA...
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