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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Nanaimo and Westminster Mining District Map 1906  (121155)4300 - Nanaimo and Westminster Mining District Map 1906 (121155)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a map depicting the Nanaimo and Westminster Mining District of 1906, scale is 4 statute miles=1 in. completed by the Canada Dept. of Mines Ge
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Cyclopedia of Civil Engineering  (122708)4301 - Cyclopedia of Civil Engineering (122708)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight volumes of Cyclopedia of Civil Engineering by the Chicago American School of Correspondence 1909. Date: Country if not USA: State: City:
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Explosive Ephemera - Mining  (106414)4302 - Explosive Ephemera - Mining (106414)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Loft of eight. Includes a 16x11" broadside on Instructions and Rules for transporting, shipping, handling and using high explosives. Three DuPo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Framed Mine Shaft Painting  (87445)4303 - Framed Mine Shaft Painting (87445)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mine shaft painting on Masonite? with a reclaimed wood rustic frame, unsigned, 20x14" Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenanc...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*******l for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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General Mining Publications (8)  (108206)4304 - General Mining Publications (8) (108206)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Engineering and Mining Journal Press 1924, Mines and Minerals 1901, Mining and Metallurgy 1934, 4 Financial Debater-Criterion 1929, Western Mining Wor
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Gold Dredging in the United States 1918 Publication  (120933)4305 - Gold Dredging in the United States 1918 Publication (120933)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, Bulletin 127, "Gold Dredging in the United States". Covers early history, gold dredging distr...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Group of Mining/Oil Related Papers  (123096)4306 - Group of Mining/Oil Related Papers (123096)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 27. Includes ten letters addressed to Miss Minnie King of San Luis Obispo. Three envelopes HAR(tford) and LOS OLIVOS RPO. 1890. Mostly personal
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Hercules Powder Company 1927 Mining Book  (118994)4307 - Hercules Powder Company 1927 Mining Book (118994)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modern Blasting In Quarries and Open Pits, by J. Barab, copyright 1927, Hercules Powder Company, Wilmington, Delaware. Paperbound edition, 169 pages o
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Sold to d******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Literary and Historical Miscellanies by Bancroft  (100013)4308 - Literary and Historical Miscellanies by Bancroft (100013)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare hardcover Literary and Historical Miscellanies by Bancroft. Culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know i
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Mining photo reproduction group  (112351)4309 - Mining photo reproduction group (112351)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of reproduction photos perhaps 50 photos mostly western mining. At lease six pieces framed. See photo. Great selection for interior decora
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Mining Stereoviews (2)  (90302)4310 - Mining Stereoviews (2) (90302)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oregon hydraulic mining by Keystone, Escabana, MI crusher by Underwood. Nice contrasts. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: F
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Miscellaneous Gold Mining Claim Maps (4)  (122277)4311 - Miscellaneous Gold Mining Claim Maps (4) (122277)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Plat of the "Great Western Group" Round Mountain, Jefferson M.D. Nye Co., Nevada 1906. 11.5" square blueprint. 2) "Wilhelm ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Nevada Area Printed Ephemera  (110196)4312 - Nevada Area Printed Ephemera (110196)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three items: Homer M&MC stock certifictae from Lundy LAke, 1881; JAnuary, 1954 Nevada State Journal special historical section, abpout 40pp, ra...
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Powning Gold and Silver Mining Stock Certificate  (105253)4313 - Powning Gold and Silver Mining Stock Certificate (105253)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued September 1899 to Henry P Walter for 500 shares in the Powning Gold and Silver Mining Stock. No mention of location of the mine. Date: 1899 C
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Production of the Precious Metals in the United States by Clarence King  (120618)4314 - Production of the Precious Metals in the United States by Clarence King (120618)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This book published in 1881 is Clarence King's masterpiece to science of ore deposits in the SIerra Nevada Mountains. This copy has a torn cover...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********l for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Report of the Director of the Mint, Precious Metals, U.S.  (122263)4315 - Report of the Director of the Mint, Precious Metals, U.S. (122263)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Annual Production of the Precious Metals of the United States, 1883 Report of the Director of the Mint. Part 1: Production of States & Territo...
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Statistics of Mines and Mining West of the Rocky Mountains  (104599)4316 - Statistics of Mines and Mining West of the Rocky Mountains (104599)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Key reference volume. 805pp with index. Spine missing, boards detached Date: 1870 Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
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Two Vintage Bolo Ties  (120997)4317 - Two Vintage Bolo Ties (120997)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two gorgeous and unique vintage bolo ties feature a lucite square set in goldstone settings. Embedded in the lucite are gold flakes, a miniature gold
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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U.S. Geologic Survey for Montana, Wyoming, and Utah  (120623)4318 - U.S. Geologic Survey for Montana, Wyoming, and Utah (120623)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of three books by the U.S. Geologic Survey for Montana, Wyoming, and Utah from 1870-1872 by V. Hayden. This hardcover collection
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USGS Annual Reports for Utah & Idaho Publications (2)  (122250)4319 - USGS Annual Reports for Utah & Idaho Publications (2) (122250)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Economic Geology of the Mercur Mining District, Utah from 16th Annual Report of the U.S.G.S. by J.E. Spur 1895, 7.5 x 11" rebound, 10 plates...
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Yukon Gold Company 1935 Annual Report  (112098)4320 - Yukon Gold Company 1935 Annual Report (112098)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By the end of 1935, the Yukon Gold Company no longer had gold operations in the Klondike, but active tin mining in Malaysia. This 8 1/2 x 11 inch rep
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Fresno History Collection  (122540)4321 - Fresno History Collection (122540)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
History spanning 150 years of Fresno, CA from1856 to 2006; California Drawbridge by O.L."Monty" Dewey; Photo of the Fresno Elk Officers, c...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Golden Gate International Exposition Official Guide Book  (113475)4322 - Golden Gate International Exposition Official Guide Book (113475)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
116 pp. with color and B&W photos and advertisements. Opens to 16 x 19" color illustrated map of GGIE fairgrounds on Treasure Island. Guide...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to t*******s for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Stockton Independent, Two Volumes, 1918, 1924  (85775)4323 - Stockton Independent, Two Volumes, 1918, 1924 (85775)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two (once) bound volumes of the Stockton Independent. Jul-Dec. 1918, only one board, many loose, 18 x 23 x 4"; Oct-Dec 1924, partially bound, n...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to u********k.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Gus Bundy Poetry Books and Letter to Sam Houghton  (115748)4324 - Gus Bundy Poetry Books and Letter to Sam Houghton (115748)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Gus Bundy (1907-1984) was a Nevada author, artists, and photographer. 1) Two signed and inscribed editions of "Short Thoughts." ...
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Mid-Week Pictorial, approx 44 issues  (109787)4325 - Mid-Week Pictorial, approx 44 issues (109787)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 44 issues of the Mid-Week Pictorial, an 11 x 16-inch news magazine published by the New York Times from September of 1914 to 1937 to car
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to r*******6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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North Dakota  USGS Geologic Folios  (112197)4326 - North Dakota USGS Geologic Folios (112197)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cassselton-FArgo 1905; Jamestown 1909; Bismarck 1912 Date: Country if not USA: State: North Dakota City: Provenance:
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Pennsylvania USGS Geologic Folios (13)  (112313)4327 - Pennsylvania USGS Geologic Folios (13) (112313)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Accident 1908; Barnesboro 1913; Elders 1905; Elkland 1903; Foxburg 1911; Gaines 1903; Indiana 1904; Johnstown 1910; Latrobe 1904; Mercersburg 1909; Ru
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South Dakota USGS Folios (10)  (112300)4328 - South Dakota USGS Folios (10) (112300)
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Aberdeen 1909; Alexandria 1903; Desmet 1904; Edgemont 1904; Huron 1904; Mitchell 1903 plus dupe; Orlichs 1902; Olivette 1903; Parker 1904; Date: Co
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Tennessee USGS Geologic Folios (8)  (112310)4329 - Tennessee USGS Geologic Folios (8) (112310)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Louden 1896; McMinnville 1895 and a dupe; Pikeville 1895; Cleveland 1895; Columbia 1903; Greenville 1905 (no cover); Wartburg 1897 Date: Country if
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 360.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Virginia USGS Geologic Folios (12)  (112311)4330 - Virginia USGS Geologic Folios (12) (112311)
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Bristol 1899; Franklin 1896; Fredricksburg 1894; Huntington 1900; Monterey 1899; Nomini 1896; Paw Paw 1912; Piedmont 1896; Pocahontas 1896; St Marys 1
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Abraham Lincoln Speeches by Little Leather Library  (112361)4331 - Abraham Lincoln Speeches by Little Leather Library (112361)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a little leather bound book titled "Speeches and Addresses by Abraham Lincoln" in green leather measuring 3 in. X 4 in. and 96 pa...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Book on Urban Planning in Old West  (120848)4332 - Book on Urban Planning in Old West (120848)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Book "Cities of the American West" A History of Frontier Urban Planning, by John W. Reps. Is in good condition with some portions highlig...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to j****G for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Books (3) Hardback, Army Stories & Fishing  (105477)4333 - Books (3) Hardback, Army Stories & Fishing (105477)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 hardback books, "Up Front " Text and Pictures by Bill Mauldin, writing about the 45 Division, Army; Doctor in Buckskin, by T.D. Allen; ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Classic Literature, Miscellaneous Books & Pamphlets  (120889)4334 - Classic Literature, Miscellaneous Books & Pamphlets (120889)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A box of books, including a few from "The Five Little Peppers" series. There are also several pamphlets and booklets dealing with Alaska. ...
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Collection of American History in books  (121556)4335 - Collection of American History in books (121556)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of 12 books depicting art, photography, and history in books. This Painted Ponies American Carousel Art by Manns, Shank, and St
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Early 20th Century Fiction Featuring Females (2)  (112227)4336 - Early 20th Century Fiction Featuring Females (2) (112227)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 items. 1) Under the Tonto Rim by Zane Grey; 1926. True First Edition. 2) The Admiral's Caravan by Charles E. Carryl; 1892. Neither book...
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English Literature Classics, Irving, Dickens, Scott, Holland  (109453)4337 - English Literature Classics, Irving, Dickens, Scott, Holland (109453)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a treasury of classic English literature including David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens, missing the publisher information at the front of th
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Hardy Boys Mysteries Hardback Books (2)  (105478)4338 - Hardy Boys Mysteries Hardback Books (2) (105478)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage mystery books : The Mystery of the Flying Express by Franklin W Dixon, with illustrations pp.217; The Short-Wave Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to S*******e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Historical Headline Group  (121083)4339 - Historical Headline Group (121083)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Historical headlines from Magazines and newspapers, Includes Apollo 2 including three issues of life regarding the moon landing. 1957 Eisenhower inaug
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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History of Collectible Artifacts Books (6)  (100046)4340 - History of Collectible Artifacts Books (6) (100046)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
French Silver 1450-1825, Battledress, Illustrated History of Weapons, Pictorial sword reference-home assembled, Art of the Catapult, partial Nordic ar
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Indiana - Illinois USGS Geologic Folio Group (10)  (112316)4341 - Indiana - Illinois USGS Geologic Folio Group (10) (112316)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carlisle 1923; Colchester 1919; Ditney 1902; Danville 1900; Galena 1916; Gillespie 1926; Murphysboro 1912; New Athens 1921; Patoka 1904; Tallula 1913;
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Newspaper, Magazines from 1920-1940 Plus Books  (110276)4342 - Newspaper, Magazines from 1920-1940 Plus Books (110276)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Varied lot contains some magazines of periodicals from the 1920's including the Sunday Mirror, Mcleans and "The Oilpull Magazine, 1923"...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Newspapers, and Los Angeles times Front Page headlines book  (112362)4343 - Newspapers, and Los Angeles times Front Page headlines book (112362)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a a collection of newspapers highlighting the Charles Lindbergh flight across the Atlantic ocean in 1927; the decloration of war dated Decembe
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Reference Books of Birds  (121552)4344 - Reference Books of Birds (121552)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of reference books about birds from around the world: Parrots and related birds, third edition by Bates and Busenbark 1978; Tamin
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Reference Library of Quilts, Rugs and Needlework  (121551)4345 - Reference Library of Quilts, Rugs and Needlework (121551)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are four reference books on fabrics: America's Quilts and Coverlets by Safford and Bishop 1972; Claremont Rug Company catalog date unknow...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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The Earthquakes of California 1933, 1994, and 1989 in newsprint  (112366)4346 - The Earthquakes of California 1933, 1994, and 1989 in newsprint (112366)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of newspapers describing the earthquake in Long Beach, Ca. in 1933 and another earthquake in Los Angeles in 1994, and the Bay Area earth
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Time & Newsweek Collection  (121755)4347 - Time & Newsweek Collection (121755)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of Time, Newsweek and a few other magazines. All magazines in good condition. Topics covered include the 1960's, Watergate, the Ame...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Virginia- West Virginia  USGS Geologic Folios (10)  (112312)4348 - Virginia- West Virginia USGS Geologic Folios (10) (112312)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Buckhannon 1896; Charleston 1901; Franklin 1896; Huntington 1900; Kenova 1912; Monterey 1899; Pocahontas 1896; Raleigh 1902; Staunton 1894; Tazewell 1
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Virginia- West Virginia  USGS Geologic Folios (7)  (112200)4349 - Virginia- West Virginia USGS Geologic Folios (7) (112200)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fredericksburg 1894; Tazewell 1897 plus 2 dupes; Buckhannon 1896; Franklin 1896; Raleigh 1902 Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenan
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
 
 
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