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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Canada Coins & Tokens Reference Library  (118984)5250 - Canada Coins & Tokens Reference Library (118984)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 22 reference books about Canadian coins and tokens. Includes: "1966 Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins Tokens and Paper Money,"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Hotel De Pau Token  (121440)5251 - Hotel De Pau Token (121440)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Hotel / De / Pau; Rev.: Good For / ?. Br., rd., 28 mm. Needs conservation. Date: Country if not USA: State: France City: Pau Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to S******1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Collection Feuardent Reference Books  (118929)5252 - Collection Feuardent Reference Books (118929)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four French reference books from the Collection Feuardent, "Jetons Et Mereaux," "Depuis Louis IX jusqu'a la fin du Consula...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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French Counter Stamped Token  (123034)5253 - French Counter Stamped Token (123034)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nineteenth Century. Counter stamped, "Le Picotin Aperitif." French liquor made in the Paris suburbs. Quite worn. Date: Country if not U...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Munich, Germany Token Auction Catalogs  (118930)5254 - Munich, Germany Token Auction Catalogs (118930)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of 13 from the "Munzen Und Medaillen Auktion, German edition, c2000-2003. Includes Auktion Nos. 212 (Nov. 2000), 214 (Feb. 2001), 217 (Sept...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Beschreibung Der Bekanntesten Kupfermunzen 7 Volumes  (118956)5255 - Beschreibung Der Bekanntesten Kupfermunzen 7 Volumes (118956)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Volumes one through seven of the book, "Beschreibung Der Bekanntesten Kupfermunzen," by Josef Neumann, written in German. Facsimile reprin...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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German Counter Token  (121785)5256 - German Counter Token (121785)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Both brass. Both Obverse: Beehive,For Imitation/Jetton. Reverse: Eagle w/branch, Sieg Und Lohan (Victory & Reward). Date: Coun...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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India Token Reference Books  (118968)5257 - India Token Reference Books (118968)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of reference books about tokens from India includes: "A Guide to the Temple Tokens of India," Irwin F. Brotman, first edition, 1970, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Circulated/AU Gold Plated Italian Counter  (123024)5258 - Circulated/AU Gold Plated Italian Counter (123024)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Only Italian counter in the Fauver collection. "Umberto I" and "re Italia". Date: Country if not USA: State: Italy City: ...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Mexican Anillo Restrikes and Tokens  (123075)5259 - Mexican Anillo Restrikes and Tokens (123075)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass Validi Unicamente en Chispas. Six Aluminum: Viven los Padrinos, Abonemos en su Cuenta, Finca la Realidad from Chris Mexico, Vale por Zamora Herm
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Mexico Counter 1876  (121807)5260 - Mexico Counter 1876 (121807)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 1. Obverse Liberty Head facing left, date 1876. Reverse: Eagle holding snake. Republica Mexicana. Gem. Unc. R-9. Date: 1876-79 Country i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to S****h for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Island Nations' Tokens Reference Books  (118970)5261 - Island Nations' Tokens Reference Books (118970)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of eight island nations' tokens reference books. Includes: "The Emergency Currency of Leyte, Commonwealth of the Phillipines," M...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*******e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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South African Token Reference Books  (118967)5262 - South African Token Reference Books (118967)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three South African token reference books includes: "Tokens of South Africa and Their History," Dr. G.P. Theron, Aug. 1978, Magill ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to p********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Spanish  Token  (121819)5263 - Spanish Token (121819)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse Sant Marcus Norped, winged lion. Reverse, Hans Schult Norn center design w/cross. Date: 1700 ? Country if not USA: State: Spain City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Britain Royalty Marriage tokens  (120207)5264 - Britain Royalty Marriage tokens (120207)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. Obverse Will. IV and Adelaide King $ Queen. Reverse Long live the King & Queen. 2. Duke of Edinburgh and Duchess Maria of Pru...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Canada, Britain Love tokens  (121793)5265 - Canada, Britain Love tokens (121793)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Both 15mm. 1. Obverse: Queen Victoria Britain. Reverse: initials. 2. Obverse: Victoria of Canada. Reverse: initials. White met
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to b****0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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London Die Strikers tokens  (121788)5266 - London Die Strikers tokens (121788)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. Obverse KYT man/woman facing each other in card play. Reverse: S. Huron Die Engraver/address. 2. Obverse: Exhibition Palace London P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Two Counter Stamped Victoria Tokens  (123027)5267 - Two Counter Stamped Victoria Tokens (123027)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) "The French Wales Model." 1849. Counter stamped "W N Bliss." Unlisted in Rulau. 2) Counter stamped "j M." Also unli...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Victoria & Albert Tokens  (121781)5268 - Victoria & Albert Tokens (121781)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. Pictorial Obverse if Victoria and Albert, reverse KYT. 2. Obverse Victoria /Albert DOB. Reverse date of Marriage 1840. Brass Date
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Uruguay Counter  (121782)5269 - Uruguay Counter (121782)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 1. Obverse: Indian head w. United State of America. Reverse: Shields Republic of Uruguay. Unc. R8 Date: Country if not USA: State: Uru
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Adams & Company Incused c1875 One Cent Token  (105817)5270 - Adams & Company Incused c1875 One Cent Token (105817)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Adams & Co / 1 / cent // ." Ribbed inside border. Good condition. Probably not Adams Express. Date: c1875 Country if not USA: St...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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Amusement Token Variety  (123006)5271 - Amusement Token Variety (123006)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. District of Columbia, Bisbee Arizona, Colorado and California are represented. California includes Los Angeles, Ocean Park, Inglewood, Sant
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to D*****5 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Bates & Wade Card Counter  (121791)5272 - Bates & Wade Card Counter (121791)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One side “Heart” card counter. Other side “Club” Bates Wade & Co. registered. Very Rare. 22.5 mm Date: Coun
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Blondie's Cabaret Tokens (2)  (101982)5273 - Blondie's Cabaret Tokens (2) (101982)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First is 20 mm, round aluminum token, TC 417580. Obv: BLONDIE"S CABARET. Rev: GOOD FOR 5c IN TRADE. Second is 26 mm, round aluminum token, TC 5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********t.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Boxing Spiel Marke  (121809)5274 - Boxing Spiel Marke (121809)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 1. 18mm token. Obverse: Two boxers facing each other. Reverse: Branches w/Spiel Marke center. Date: Country if not USA: State: City
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Britain & British Isles Token & Coin Library  (118985)5275 - Britain & British Isles Token & Coin Library (118985)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 38 reference books about Britain and British Isles tokens and coins. Lot includes: A list from the personal collection of Jerry F. Schimmel,
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Broas Brothers Pie Baker Civil War Token  (121427)5276 - Broas Brothers Pie Baker Civil War Token (121427)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
AU example. Obv.: United We Stand / 1863; Rev.: Broas Brothers / Our / Country / Pie Bakers. 19 mm. Date: 1863 Country if not USA: State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Central States Token Reference Book Library  (118965)5277 - Central States Token Reference Book Library (118965)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Library of 10 U.S. central states token reference books. Includes: "Iowa Trade Tokens," Lewis K. Ferguson, 1984, The Token and Medal Socie...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Circus Tokens  (121442)5278 - Circus Tokens (121442)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Fairly / And / Little / Shows // Good For / 25c / In Trade; Br., rd., 24 mm. 2) Con.T. / Kennedy / Shows // 5c; Br. ,rd., 22 mm. Date
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to r*****5 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Civil War Token Reference Book Library  (118954)5279 - Civil War Token Reference Book Library (118954)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Library of 35 Civil War token reference books, range from thick hardcovers to booklets. Lot includes: "Journal of the Civil War Token Society, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Coin Organization Medals and Tokens  (118905)5280 - Coin Organization Medals and Tokens (118905)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 26 coin organization medals and tokens, mostly from the West Coast, c1970s-1990s. Includes some from Florida, as well as wooden tokens, wooden
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Collection of Token Reference Books  (118951)5281 - Collection of Token Reference Books (118951)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13+ token reference books. Includes: "Edkins Catalogue of United States Coal Company Scrip," second edition, Vol. II, 1972, West Vi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Eagle on Cannon token  (121792)5282 - Eagle on Cannon token (121792)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Old Abe sitting on cannon. Civil War symbol. Old Abe was mascot for Co. “C”, Eight Wisconsin Regiment ( The Eau Claire Ea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to J*******2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Eastern States U.S. Token Reference Books  (118937)5283 - Eastern States U.S. Token Reference Books (118937)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three Eastern states U.S. token reference books. Included are: "Delaware Merchant Tokens," TAMS Journal, April 1988, Number 2, Part...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Elks Club Token Collection  (118264)5284 - Elks Club Token Collection (118264)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 100 Elks Club tokens from clubs all over the U.S. Includes Elks Clubs in cities in most states: Indiana, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Illinois,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to A****k for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Fantasy Brothel Tokens & Wooden Nickels  (121767)5285 - Fantasy Brothel Tokens & Wooden Nickels (121767)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an unusual and fun collection of 40 fantasy brothel tokens, wooden nickels and medals. this group includes a unique Fanny Sporting Club Califo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 0*******a for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Fast Food and Soft Drink Tokens, Medals & Pinbacks  (120241)5286 - Fast Food and Soft Drink Tokens, Medals & Pinbacks (120241)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 177 vintage tokens, medals and pinbacks advertising fast foods and soft drinks. Tokens are plastic, wooden nickels, aluminum, brass and paper.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Fire Department Tokens  (121405)5287 - Fire Department Tokens (121405)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Alorton / Volunteer / Fire / Department // 5c In Trade. Rd., wm, 22 mm. 2) W. Cat. Fire Co. / #1 // Good For / 5c / In Trade; Br., rd.,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********t.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Fireman Pinback  (121797)5288 - Fireman Pinback (121797)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 1. Pin Back w/turn of the century firman looking right. Firemen’s Celebration printed above. Good condition. Date: Country if
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Gaming Token and Casino Chips Etc. Reference Books  (118926)5289 - Gaming Token and Casino Chips Etc. Reference Books (118926)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five gaming tokens and casino chips, etc., reference books, c1966-1996. Includes: "The Chip Rack, A Price Guide to the Casino Chips and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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General Token Reference Articles, Books, etc.  (118952)5290 - General Token Reference Articles, Books, etc. (118952)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of eight general token reference books that feature articles, etc. Includes: "Selected Articles on the Subject of American Tokens Reprint...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*****2 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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General U.S. Token Reference Books  (118950)5291 - General U.S. Token Reference Books (118950)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 general U.S. token reference books. Includes: "Standard Catalog of United States Tokens 1700-1900," Russell Rulau, author signed...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Golf Token & Medal Collection  (121766)5292 - Golf Token & Medal Collection (121766)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An incredible group of 65 golf themed tokens and medals. There are even some ball markers in this group. Some go back to the 1940's. All are in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Grab Bag of American Token Collection  (123047)5293 - Grab Bag of American Token Collection (123047)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 50. Four from California (Schober Lane Campground, Bishop), one from Alaska (Reindeer Commercial, Savoonga), six Montana (State Line Rodeo), fo
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Grab Bag of Tokens, Medals etc (About 20 pounds!)  (120011)5294 - Grab Bag of Tokens, Medals etc (About 20 pounds!) (120011)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A true grab bag of unsorted tokens and coins, leftover from Benj. Fauver's huge unsorted piles. Includes some good-fors, medals of varying sorts...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*o for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Great Lakes Tokens & Medals  (122561)5295 - Great Lakes Tokens & Medals (122561)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wisconsin Military 8 amusement 1, Michigan amusement 3, Minnesota amusement 8. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin F
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to S*****3 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Interesting Token Reference Library  (118927)5296 - Interesting Token Reference Library (118927)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 token reference books features hobo nickels and more, c1966-2001. Includes: "The Bicentennial Tokens of the Patrick Mint," Jesse...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****G for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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IT'S HELL TO BE POOR Slogan Poster  (121282)5297 - IT'S HELL TO BE POOR Slogan Poster (121282)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a slogan token, made of brass and measuring 1.5". It is stamped on both sides with the understandable and obvious slogan "IT'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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KYT Store Cards  (120209)5298 - KYT Store Cards (120209)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Different reverse for S. Hiring , Die Maker. One St. Mary’s Birmingham ( F+M 1).and one St. Paul’s Birmingham (F+M 15).
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Liquor and Saloon Related Tokens  (123010)5299 - Liquor and Saloon Related Tokens (123010)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24. Two colorful Olympian Beer Key Chains. Also Don Q of Puerto Rico rum. Olympia lapel pins, World Famous Buckhorn Saloon wooden nickel. Three
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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