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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Native America Grab Bag  (121089)5050 - Native America Grab Bag (121089)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes necklaces, artisan pieces, pinon incense, prints, a wide variety. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Native American Display Items and other collectibles.  (121679)5051 - Native American Display Items and other collectibles. (121679)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three large Native American theme hand painted plaster statues and other collectibles from an old collection in Sonora Ca. The statues are about 12[x=
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Native American Themed Pot  (121088)5052 - Native American Themed Pot (121088)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modern, 12” diameter 7” tall Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Southwest Design Miniature Pottery Pieces (5)  (121598)5053 - Southwest Design Miniature Pottery Pieces (5) (121598)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of five 2"x 2" pottery pieces decorated in a Southwest American Indian motif. They all appear to be in very nice condition, with n...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********r.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Numiscope Coin Machine for US $5 Gold  (56441)5054 - Numiscope Coin Machine for US $5 Gold (56441)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Numiscope Coin machine, apparently for counterfeit detection of US $5 gold coins by magnification. The machine does not fit a US quarter, at 24.3mm, a
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
 
 
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California and Private Gold Coin Reference Books  (118935)5055 - California and Private Gold Coin Reference Books (118935)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five books cataloging California and private gold coin collections. Includes: "California Gold," "Dollars, Half Dollars, Quart...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Supreme Beer Encased Penny  (119896)5056 - Supreme Beer Encased Penny (119896)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1946 Lincoln Wheatback advertising Supreme Beer / South Bethlehem Brewing Co. / Bethlehem P.A. Date: Country if not USA: State: Pennsylvania Cit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to r*o for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Foreign Coin and Currency Collection  (121406)5057 - Foreign Coin and Currency Collection (121406)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From a WWII veteran's estate: six pieces of currency from Japanese Philippines, well circulated. About 40 foreign coins including a 1914 5 Mark ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ancient Greek Coins Reference Books  (118972)5058 - Ancient Greek Coins Reference Books (118972)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five ancient Greek coins reference books, plus one leaflet, includes: "A Dictionary of Ancient Greek Coins," John Melville Jones, f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Mexican Coin Buttons  (121421)5059 - Mexican Coin Buttons (121421)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Spanish/Mexican coins made into buttons. As early as 1547. Date: Country if not USA: State: Mexico City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to c********r.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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British Honduras Coin Collection  (119859)5060 - British Honduras Coin Collection (119859)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20 pennies from British Honduras, Barbados, Bahamas mosts from 1961, with dates up to 1978. Also a Mills Edisonia token. Date: Country if no
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to c*********p for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Rare 1889 Reference Book on British Coins  (118978)5061 - Rare 1889 Reference Book on British Coins (118978)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Illustrations are throughout in this rare find, "Atkin's Coins of British Possessions and Colonies," published over 130 years ago. Thi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Books on Coins From Around the World  (118949)5062 - Books on Coins From Around the World (118949)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Library of 20 reference books about international coins. Includes: "The Beauty and Lore of Coins Currency and Medals," Elvira and Vladimir...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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BU Roosevelt Dime Rolls  (122576)5063 - BU Roosevelt Dime Rolls (122576)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven gem BU rolls 1962-D Roosevelt dimes. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to f*****E for (650.00 + 113.75BP) = 763.75
 
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Carson City Seated Liberty Dimes  (121652)5064 - Carson City Seated Liberty Dimes (121652)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven 1876-CC dimes in good condition. Date: 1876 Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to d******2 for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Colonial America Numismatics Reference Books  (118974)5065 - Colonial America Numismatics Reference Books (118974)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 10 Colonial America numismatics reference books, includes: "American Colonial History Illustrated by Contemporary Medals," C. Wyl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Counter Stamped Coins  (122757)5066 - Counter Stamped Coins (122757)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a group 32 counter stamped coins. They're all foreign and in very good condition. See photos for more details. Date: Country if not U...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to K*****h for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Counterfeit Coins Reference Books  (118964)5067 - Counterfeit Coins Reference Books (118964)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of eight counterfeit coins reference books, includes: "Standard Catalog of United States Altered and Counterfeit Coins," Virgil Hanc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Early Coppers (3)  (61050)5068 - Early Coppers (3) (61050)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Portugal 1820 40 reis; Sicily 1832 10 tanesi; Britain 1707 1 pence. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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History and Values U.S. Coins Reference Books  (118975)5069 - History and Values U.S. Coins Reference Books (118975)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 reference books on the history and values of U.S. coins. Includes: "The Coin Collector's Journal," founded by John W. Scott ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Indian Head Penny Hoard  (117608)5070 - Indian Head Penny Hoard (117608)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Generally AG-VG condition. Over 1500 Indian Head pennies from 1880-1908. Contains: 1880 (8); 1881 (21); 1882 (16); 1883 (29); 1884 (2); 1886 (2);1887
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to C*****0 for (1,250.00 + 218.75BP) = 1,468.75
 
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Jefferson and Shield Nickels  (119858)5071 - Jefferson and Shield Nickels (119858)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven coins: one a Jefferson nickel with two reverses; 1950-D, Gem BU; 1938-P, 1938-D, 1938-S, 1939 (all F-VF); 1867 Shield nickel with an &q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to C*****0 for (10.00 + 1.75BP) = 11.75
 
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Jewish Coins and Numismatics Reference Books  (118971)5072 - Jewish Coins and Numismatics Reference Books (118971)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of six reference books on Jewish coins and numismatics. Includes: "Catalog Israel's Coins, Currency and medals, Including Palestine M...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Large Collection of Fake Facsimile & Fantasy Coins  (122756)5073 - Large Collection of Fake Facsimile & Fantasy Coins (122756)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection 90 fake, fantasy and counterfeit coins of all sizes. Some are facsimiles used in displays for advertising Christmas shopping. The variet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to j********r.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Mercury and Roosevelt Dime Albums  (122570)5074 - Mercury and Roosevelt Dime Albums (122570)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six coin albums, three Mercury dimes (Whitman No. 9014) and three Roosevelt Dime (No. 9029). 1) Mercury: 74 coins, 3 holes empty; G-AU conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to C******3 for (425.00 + 87.13BP) = 512.13
 
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Mercury Head Dime Rolls  (122579)5075 - Mercury Head Dime Rolls (122579)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five rolls of Mercury Head dimes: 1)1925 (74) G6 condition; 2) 1917 (37) G6; 1928 (34) G6-8;3) 1935 (50) avg. VF 20; 4) 1918 (24) G6; 1929 (48)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to d*******f for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Miscellaneous U.S. Numismatic Coins Reference Books  (118976)5076 - Miscellaneous U.S. Numismatic Coins Reference Books (118976)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 10 miscellaneous U.S. numismatic coins reference books (5), many with illustrations, and booklets (5), includes: "A Guide to the Gradi...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Rare U.S. and Canadian Countermarked Coins Book  (118983)5077 - Rare U.S. and Canadian Countermarked Coins Book (118983)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"American and Canadian Countermarked Coins," by Gregory G. Brunk, copyright 1987, Rich Hartzog, World Exonumia Press, Rockford, IL. This h...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Roosevelt Dime Rolls  (122577)5078 - Roosevelt Dime Rolls (122577)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight rolls of 50 coins each: 1949 AU50; 1949 AU50 +; 1949 MS 60; 1951-S, EF: 1955, AU; 1955-D, AU50; 1958, MS60;1958, MS60. Date: Country i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to C******3 for (700.00 + 143.50BP) = 843.50
 
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Silver U.S. Dimes  (119789)5079 - Silver U.S. Dimes (119789)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 50 dimes, all 90% silver: 1) 7 Barber dimes; 2) 24 Mercury dimes; 3) 19 Roosevelt dimes. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Prove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to C******3 for (80.00 + 16.40BP) = 96.40
 
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U.S. Currency Historical Library (15 Books)  (118936)5080 - U.S. Currency Historical Library (15 Books) (118936)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
U.S. Currency historical library consisting of 15 books. Lot includes: "The Obsolete Bank Notes of New England," David C. Wismer, 1972, Qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Venezuela Uncirculated Banknotes (7)  (122722)5081 - Venezuela Uncirculated Banknotes (7) (122722)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. Crisp uncirculated, sequential #'s in original, packs from 2017. The 20,000 note is 10x rarer than the 100 note according to collector...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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1996 Atlanta Olympic Pins and Ephemera  (571400)5082 - 1996 Atlanta Olympic Pins and Ephemera (571400)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 1996 Atlanta Olympic Pin Society pins and countdown calendars in original cardboard mailers. Official catalog of Atlanta Olympic coins. 3 promo pack
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Alabama State Fair Medal  (121357)5083 - Alabama State Fair Medal (121357)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Alabama State Fair / 1906 / Montgomery; Rev.: (in very tiny type) The Lord's Prayer. Rd. br., 20 mm, holed. Date: 1906 Country if not US...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to J*******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Numismatic Medals  (101683)5084 - Numismatic Medals (101683)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) 1936, 250th Meeting of the Pacific Coast Numismatic Society; Honored guest, Farran Zerbe; 34 mm. 2) 1975 60th Anniversary of the Pala
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to W********y.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Denver Medal Collection  (121399)5085 - Denver Medal Collection (121399)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: 1) 1906 Colorado Manufacturers Association; 2)1924 B. Y. P. U. of A.; 3) 1938 Disciples of Christ Convention; O'Rourke & Dan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to W********y.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Kentucky So Called Dimes  (121378)5086 - Kentucky So Called Dimes (121378)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
It sure looks like a Kentucky rifleman on the obverse, and the Lord's Prayer on the reverse. Br., rd., 18 mm. Date: Country if not USA: Sta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Maine So Called Dimes  (121379)5087 - Maine So Called Dimes (121379)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Remember / The / Maine // Cuba / Must Be / Free; 2) Old Glory // Maine Centennial / 1820-1920. Br. rd., 18 mm, holed. Date: Countr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Langdon Bakery Widows Mites  (121447)5088 - Langdon Bakery Widows Mites (121447)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two Widows Mites, tiny 13 mm round bronze pieces with the Lord's Prayer on the reverse with very tiny print. Date: Country if not US...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition So Called Dime  (121356)5089 - Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition So Called Dime (121356)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Holed brass medal from the AYPE 1909. Brass, 20 mm. Date: 1909 Country if not USA: State: Washington City: Seattle Provenance: Benjamin Fauver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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1910 French Reference Book on Medals, Jetons  (118979)5090 - 1910 French Reference Book on Medals, Jetons (118979)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Bibliotheque Nationale, Catalogue de la Collection Rouyer, Leguee en 1897, au Departement des Medailles et Antiques, deuxieme partie Jetons &a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******8 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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British Medals and Tokens Reference Books  (118977)5091 - British Medals and Tokens Reference Books (118977)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of hardcover reference books written by J.R.S. Whiting: "British Commemorative Medals - A Medallic History of Britain from Tudor Times t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6****A for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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British Medals Reference Books (2)  (118980)5092 - British Medals Reference Books (2) (118980)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Medallic Illustrations of British History," Volumes I and II, 1978 reprints by Spink & Son Ltd., originally published in 1885 by The ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Animal Head Speil Markes  (121425)5093 - Animal Head Speil Markes (121425)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: three with sheep heads, one with an entire bull depicted. Ex. Fauver Collection. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provena
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Anti Tobacco Tokens  (121455)5094 - Anti Tobacco Tokens (121455)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: Obv.: I Will Never Use Tobacco / (pictorial boy) / In Any Form; Rev.: Tobacco / Tends to Idle / Ness, Poverty / Strong Drink / Vice / Il
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to A******S for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Calendar Medal 1868  (120136)5095 - Calendar Medal 1868 (120136)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Seated Liberty / 1868; Rev.: Days of the Week around perimeter, dates down to the center. Br. rd., 38 mm. Date: Country if not USA: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to D**********6 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Civil War Tokens  (120122)5096 - Civil War Tokens (120122)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) J.F. Siehler, Chicago; copper, 20 mm. 2) 1863 "For Public Accommodation" // W. F. Warner / No. 1 / Catherine Market; Br. rd...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Counters, "One Unit"  (121456)5097 - Counters, "One Unit" (121456)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two interesting copper pieces: Obv.: Fibenny / (Mercury Head) / Laugh / Idea. Rev.: One / Unit / Understand. C, rd., 18 mm. This token is listed as a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Counters, "Redeemable For"  (121462)5098 - Counters, "Redeemable For" (121462)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: three redeemable for 2 1/2 dollars, one with clipped planchet, one " R & R" dollars, 17 mm. Two redeemable for $10 "...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Double Ring With Stars Between Game Counters  (120140)5099 - Double Ring With Stars Between Game Counters (120140)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: $2.50 (17 mm); $20 (34 mm). Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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