Holiday Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Americana, & More (December 2020)

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Introduction to the Christmas 2020 Sale!

This sale features a number of important collections. The first is the Ken Prag “Industrial” stock certificate collection, a massive one of a kind collection of American Banks, industries and more. This is some of the last of the main-line Prag Collection, the rest coming in February/March, with duplicates coming later. Within this massive collection are some utterly fantastic sub-collections. Among these are Ken’s Banking collection, American Entertainment, Brewing, Telephone & Telegraph, Turnpikes, Firearms, Printing & Publishing collections and more. A few of these categories are so large that they are split between this December sale and the following sale in February/March of 2021.
Within these collections are pieces signed by famous Americans inclusive of Thomas Edison. The American Entertainment Collection is easily the best ever assembled collection of the history of motion pictures. Several hundred certificates document the financial history of the cinema and movie business from its infancy.

A major part of the all-important Prag Post Card Collection is also in this sale. Hundreds of lots of both themed post cards, such as vintage Christmas cards, as well as geographic gems from all over California. This offering has some of the most beautiful vintage post cards ever made, from artists such as Winsch to the incredible promotional “poster” cards of the Pan Pacific Expo in 1915.

The Paul Franklin Collection of California and Colorado will absolutely throw you into a tizzy. His Bodie mining stocks are among the best collection ever assembled. His California and Colorado mining photographs bare phenomenal. His collections of western assayer documents is also among the best ever. You’ll also see some great mining stocks from California and Colorado to go with the fantastic photos and assay certificates. But wait- there’s more! A great selection of California Gold Rush postal history supplements this group with a crowning glory- a group of 1850s illustrated letter sheets.

Our Railroad section is again full of original badges and passes. The Express section has a large collection of items.

There is such a wonderful variety of Americana that we’re sure you’ll find your own special items.
Don’t forget the Dealer/Bargain Section, where there are deals galore.

Bidding is easy. You can bid in this sale through internet auction platforms Icollector, Invaluable, Auction Zip or Live Auctioneer. You can place bids from your catalog absentee by mail, email or call us. If you don’t have a print catalog, and want to look at it, simply log into our home page and click on the Virtual Catalog Link and click on the December, 2020 sale. Our team is happy and ready to help with all your questions. 775 -851-1859.

Christmas Shoppers. If you need your auction winnings for Christmas delivery please let us know before bidding if possible so that we can make special arrangements for you. We will do our best to get the goods out for those who need it and expedited fees will apply. The rest of the shipments will go out after Christmas.

Consignments! We need important collections all the time. Don’t let folks confuse you about marketing and consignment rates. Our rates are ALL Inclusive! They cover marketing on four or more live internet platforms, and no other company in America does this that we know of. Our customer service is also unparalleled. Give us a call. We have agents all over America!

---Fred Holabird and the Gang.---

Auction Schedule

Session 1 (Lots 1000-1712)
Stocks & Bonds (1000-1712)
Mining (1000-1208)
Railroad & Transportation (1209-1275)
Other (1276-1712)
Agriculture
Banking
Brewing
Entertainment Industry
Express
Firearms
Miscellaneous
Printing & Publishing
Telegraph & Telephone


Session 2 (Lots 2000-2660)
Transportation (2000-2057)
Railroad Passes & Cap Badges
Ephemera
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera (2058-2293)
Geo. Sort
General Americana (2294-2580)
Geo. Sort
Badges
Bottles
Circus
Cowboy
World’s Fair & Exposition
Miscellaneous incl. Jewelry, Fire, Toys
Numismatics (2581-2660)
Coins
Currency
Medals
Tokens

Session 3 (Lots 3000-3761)
Philatelic (3000-3761)
Wells Fargo & Other Express
Postal History incl. California Gold Rush Letter Sheet Collection
First Flight Covers
US
Canada
Postcards
Geo. Sort
Native Americana
Black Americana
Holidays
Political & Military
Miscellaneous
Foreign
Stamps & Ephemera

Session 4 (Lots 4000-4733)
Art (4000-4050)
Native Americana (4051-4115)
Firearms & Military (4116-4149)
Sports incl. Postcards, Stocks, & Cards (4150-4315)
Bargains & Dealer Specials Part I (4316-4733)
Numismatics (4316-4432)
Stocks & Bonds (4433-4588)
Mining
Railroad
Other
Mining Equipment & Ephemera (4589-4733)

Session 5 (Lots 5000-5680)
Bargains & Dealer Specials Part 2 (5000-5680)
Transportation (5000-5029)
General Americana (5030-5680)
Geo. Sort
Cowboy
Toys
Souvenir Plates
Music Memorabilia
Jewelry
Books
Miscellaneous
General Foreign
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Bennettville/Mono County/Apr23, 1884/Cal./Tioga Mining District  (123768)3050 - Bennettville/Mono County/Apr23, 1884/Cal./Tioga Mining District (123768)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mining related - Great Sierra Con. Silver Co. Bold strike of cds [MON-20 open 1882-84, Williams] on cover to New Bedford, MA franked with 1883, 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c****s for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Two Nice Brownsville, Yuba, California Covers  (123772)3051 - Two Nice Brownsville, Yuba, California Covers (123772)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Neat manuscript postmark (YUB-120) with pen cancel on 3¢ rose, to Nevada. California. c1870. 2) Cover to London, England with a Franklin bl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Chinese Camp Mining Cover with matched pair of 1 cent Franklin   (123785)3052 - Chinese Camp Mining Cover with matched pair of 1 cent Franklin (123785)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A-59 light green pair of 1c Franklin's. Advertising corner for the Willietta Mine, Luther Wagoner M. E. The Willietta was located on Hog Mounta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Columbia, Tuolumne, California Cover with Nice Set of Stamps  (123788)3053 - Columbia, Tuolumne, California Cover with Nice Set of Stamps (123788)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Block of three A-10 Washington 3 cent stamps and one A-5 Franklin 1 cent stamp. Cancel is a TUO-420, 1854-1856, R-4 Rare Killer. Date: c1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Two 1852 Gold Rush Downieville letters with Content   (126732)3054 - Two 1852 Gold Rush Downieville letters with Content (126732)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Feb. 22, 1852. Coverless latter. Includes gold dust calculations. You can get a better price at the mint. talks about Downieville burning down. &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Dry Creek Coverless Letter to Grafton, California, 1857 with Great Mining Content  (123766)3055 - Dry Creek Coverless Letter to Grafton, California, 1857 with Great Mining Content (123766)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter states, "Dry Creek (Yuba County) Post Office, Aug. 5, 1857" Addressed to W. J. Frierson, Grafton, California. Postmark YUB 550. Onl...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Empire Ranch, Yuba County, Stamped Envelope  (123784)3056 - Empire Ranch, Yuba County, Stamped Envelope (123784)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large postmark (1858-1864). R-4. YUB-590. Hydraulic mining was done extensively at Empire Ranch. The name would be changed to Smartsville in 1865. Da
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*****0 for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Two nice Yuba County, California Covers: Foster's Bar and Brownsville  (123769)3057 - Two nice Yuba County, California Covers: Foster's Bar and Brownsville (123769)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Faster's Bar manuscript. [YUB 620, 1852-1853, R-4, Williams] Manuscript '5'. Sent to William R. Morgan of San Francisco. 2) Brownsvil...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****0 for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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1854 French Corral Letter with Great Content  (126730)3058 - 1854 French Corral Letter with Great Content (126730)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Signed by Wm. T. L. Searris(?) of Sacramento City. I am well and far away." "have seen the Grizzly Bear" "I have a job and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Three Nice Humboldt County Covers  (113009)3059 - Three Nice Humboldt County Covers (113009)
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Lot of 3. 1) Hydesville purple octagon cancel on cover sent to Table Bluff. Date illegible. No contents. 2) Hookton Humboldt Co., 1884 stamped in red
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Coverless Envelope with an Indian Diggings Manuscript Postmark, 1857  (126752)3060 - Coverless Envelope with an Indian Diggings Manuscript Postmark, 1857 (126752)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"...we have been digging in that tunnel...I think it will pay $3-$4 a day." Talks about snow and snowing. He talks about Alnon Shaver feed...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to o********r.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Johnson's Ranch, 1860 Double Circle Cover with Letter  (123789)3061 - Johnson's Ranch, 1860 Double Circle Cover with Letter (123789)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Self identified "James Wilcox, Apr, 1, 1860". Postmark is good. R-4, YUB-710, 1855-1863. . Stamped envelope wot Three Cent Washington. S...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to D******a for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Los Angeles Advertising Covers & Postcards  (112655)3062 - Los Angeles Advertising Covers & Postcards (112655)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Corner ad. covers: Wm. H. Hoegee Co. (1915); Paul C. Read (1928); Hotel Rosslyn (1907); Hollenbeck Hotel (1907); Cudahy Packing Co. (1894);
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to 9*****H for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Marysville 1850 Gold Rush Coverless Letter  (126733)3063 - Marysville 1850 Gold Rush Coverless Letter (126733)
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$325 promissory note to R. A. Pearis from C. Cobillance & Co. July 18, 1850. For lots purchased in Marysville. Paid in full 1853. Filed 1856. A ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Marysville Postal Collection: Five different cancels and one Valentines Cover (three letters)  (12383064 - Marysville Postal Collection: Five different cancels and one Valentines Cover (three letters) (1238
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Double circle with grid killer. Mostly personal, but mentions gold coin, chinaman working and girls can make $20 to $24 a week. 2) 1855. Track canc
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Two Marysville Gold Rush Covers: one 'PAID 6' and one '10'  (123808)3065 - Two Marysville Gold Rush Covers: one 'PAID 6' and one '10' (123808)
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c1853. One to Massachusetts and one to Connecticut. Light, fragile brown covers. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Marysvill
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to v********2 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Three Merced CA. Advertising Covers & Letterhead  (116217)3066 - Three Merced CA. Advertising Covers & Letterhead (116217)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot includes three advertising covers from J.G. Eliott (Red Two-cent), F.J. Daveluy (Red two-cent) and R. Bancroft (Orange two-cent oval). The Ba
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Michigan Bar with R-4 Very Scarce Cancellation.   (123773)3067 - Michigan Bar with R-4 Very Scarce Cancellation. (123773)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten cent green Washington stamped envelope. SAC-1770, 1857-1862, R-4 Hydraulic and dredging operations in the area created the booming town
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Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Michigan Bluff, Placer County, California Cover with vertical strip of  three stamps  (123796)3068 - Michigan Bluff, Placer County, California Cover with vertical strip of three stamps (123796)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three one cent Franklin A24 brighten up this cover. Cover is a three cent stamped envelope. Cancelled Michigan Bluff. PLA-2470, R-3, 1862-1866
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Rare Double Oval Mormon Island Postmark with 'PAID' 6  (123795)3069 - Rare Double Oval Mormon Island Postmark with 'PAID' 6 (123795)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Known cancels exist from 1852 to 1858. SAC-1910. R-5. Addressed to Crusoe, New York. Cover shows some discoloration weathering, but the pos
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Hutchings Mining Scene 1850s Cover  (123764)3070 - Hutchings Mining Scene 1850s Cover (123764)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Noted from May 12, 1852 to October 15, 1856. Prepaid '3'. . On a J. M. Hutchings cover of a 'Mining Scene, California Envelope' Man...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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North Fork Dry Diggins, California Early Gold Rush Letter with Excellent Contents  (126748)3071 - North Fork Dry Diggins, California Early Gold Rush Letter with Excellent Contents (126748)
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Earliest use of this San Francisco postmark: Feb. 20, 1860, red integral rate eds (SAF-250) on 1850 folded cover to Maine with additional manuscript p
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Two Oregon House Covers - Nice Group  (123815)3072 - Two Oregon House Covers - Nice Group (123815)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Manuscript Mar. 7. Manuscript Killer. UB-1140, 1857-1874, R-4. 3cent perforated pink A25 stamp. 2) Star in circle killer. YUB-1150. Will
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Two Yuba, California Covers: Parks Bar and Johnson's Ranch.  (123797)3073 - Two Yuba, California Covers: Parks Bar and Johnson's Ranch. (123797)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Parks Bar. Manuscript in blue ink. February 8, 1856 pre received note. Sent to Wellington C. Burnett, Sacramento. Manuscript postmarks through 1856
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****0 for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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Dutch Mining and Milling Company Corner Advertising Cover and Safety Nitro Powder Co Covers  (1237823074 - Dutch Mining and Milling Company Corner Advertising Cover and Safety Nitro Powder Co Covers (123782
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Dutch Mining and Milling Company Corner Advertising Cover. From Quartz, Tuolumne County, California. Red 2c square Washington A61 stamp. TUO-1200.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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1850  Gold Rush Trail Coverless Letters (4) - Independence to Sacramento  (126729)3075 - 1850 Gold Rush Trail Coverless Letters (4) - Independence to Sacramento (126729)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) green cds with matching "X" rate handstamp on 1850 folded cover to Illinois, letter talks of Temperance Lecture, Boat trip from St. Lou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,200.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Two pictorial mining Covers; San Francisco and Portland  (123776)3076 - Two pictorial mining Covers; San Francisco and Portland (123776)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1891. Fancy script "State Mining Bureau" with California seal pictorial. Office of the mineralogist. Very nice looking, strong strike, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****H for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Brooklyn Hotel S.F. Cover & Letter  (116227)3077 - Brooklyn Hotel S.F. Cover & Letter (116227)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting lot includes Ad cover from Brooklyn Hotel, San Francisco and a letter that tells a story of the grandkids and their salmon fishing expedit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to p****t for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Five San Francisco Hotel Covers  (116228)3078 - Five San Francisco Hotel Covers (116228)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of five hotels including The Royal House (Two-cent red), Montgomery's Hotel (Two-cent red stamp), Hotel Pleasanton (Two-cent green...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9*****H for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Miller & Lux Ranchers Advertising Covers  (115269)3079 - Miller & Lux Ranchers Advertising Covers (115269)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. Miller & Lux were based in Los Banos and were some of the biggest Western landowners of the 19th century. 1) Rare corner ad....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********w.. for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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San Francisco Wine Related Advertising Cover  (113021)3080 - San Francisco Wine Related Advertising Cover (113021)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Corner ad. cover for Herbert & Vogel, Coopers, Wine Cask and Tank Builders, SF. Sent in 1894 to Cloverdale. No contents. Date: 1894 Country (i...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to f*****E for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Two Full Face San Francisco Advertising Covers  (113023)3081 - Two Full Face San Francisco Advertising Covers (113023)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) S.W. Rosenstock & Co., Manufacturers and Importers Boots & Shoes. Sent Feb. 26, 1877 to Roseburg, Oregon. White text on gray ba...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to 9*****H for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Two Full Face San Francisco Advertising Covers  (113024)3082 - Two Full Face San Francisco Advertising Covers (113024)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Christy & Wise, Agents for Wool Growers, Commission Merchants and Hides. White on light green background. Date unknown. Sent to Sto...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 45.00
Sold to 9*****H for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Two Kohler & Frohling Wine & Brandy Covers  (115718)3083 - Two Kohler & Frohling Wine & Brandy Covers (115718)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of two different corner ad. covers for Kohler & Frohling Wine & Brandies. Nice pieces. Date: 1800's Country (if not USA): Sta...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 45.00
Sold to t******2 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Two Russ House  Advertising Covers & Letter  (116215)3084 - Two Russ House Advertising Covers & Letter (116215)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two advertising covers and a letter from The Russ House, San Francisco. Both with San Francisco postmarks, one has a two-cent red, the other, a two-ce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Two San Francisco Navigation Company Advertising Covers  (113020)3085 - Two San Francisco Navigation Company Advertising Covers (113020)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. No contents. 1) Corner ad. cover for Oregon Coal & Navigation Co., Vallejo and Davis Streets, SF. Sent in 1888. Staining. 2) Corner ad...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Choice Letter Negotiating a Secure Shipping of $20,000 to $25,000 of Gold Dust, San Francisco, 1849 3086 - Choice Letter Negotiating a Secure Shipping of $20,000 to $25,000 of Gold Dust, San Francisco, 1849
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This a true 49er letter with unique content!!! Dated August 31, 1849 with San Francisco 1st cancel. The gold dust would be going directly to the U. S.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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1876 cover, letter, gold dust receipt and envelopes  (126735)3087 - 1876 cover, letter, gold dust receipt and envelopes (126735)
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1) 1876 letterhead from Kruse & Euler in San Francisco. 209 & 211 Front Street. To Frank Litsch of Shasta. "The package of gold dust st...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Two Sierra County Covers: Downieville and Forbestown (Civil War Related)  (123799)3088 - Two Sierra County Covers: Downieville and Forbestown (Civil War Related) (123799)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Downieville Wells Fargo stamped envelope. 1860/61 issue of Washington 3c red. Addressed to A. Davies of San Francisco. 2) Forbestown post office ma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Two Gold Country Post Marked Covers  (116224)3089 - Two Gold Country Post Marked Covers (116224)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two covers with Gold Country post marks, including Tuttletown, Tuolumne County and Towle in Placer County. Both are in good condition. Date: 1894
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to j*****0 for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Strawberry Valley Postal History Collection  (123811)3090 - Strawberry Valley Postal History Collection (123811)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. 1) YUV-1470, 1857-1861, R-4, Red. Manuscript month, day and killer. Letter from miner at Willow Bar on the Yuba River. The author pines
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****0 for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Two Red Strawberry Valley Postmarks  (123817)3091 - Two Red Strawberry Valley Postmarks (123817)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) YUB-1470, R-4, 1857-1861 . Manuscript Nov. 18. Green 'x' Washington stamp. On orange envelope. 2) YUB-1490, R-3, 1870-1876. We know the
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****H for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Two Strawberry Valley Covers: one has a manuscript 'paid 10', the other a 10 cent Washington (A14)  3092 - Two Strawberry Valley Covers: one has a manuscript 'paid 10', the other a 10 cent Washington (A14)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both have hand written day and month inside postmark. \Yub-1470, R-4. 1857-1861 Both postmarks in red. One upside down, but very nice. the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Three Rivers Cover and letter, 1890.  (110192)3093 - Three Rivers Cover and letter, 1890. (110192)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large ring bold cancel for Three Rivers, TulareCo., Cal.with star cancel. Tul-2840 in Williams, rated R3 of 4. The post office there opened Dec 23, 1
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to L******8 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Two Yuba County Covers: Foster's Bar and 1862 Camptonville  (123803)3094 - Two Yuba County Covers: Foster's Bar and 1862 Camptonville (123803)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Foster's Bar. Aug. 11 hand written. Valentines Day Card. No postage - FREE. To New Hampshire. YUB-650, 1861-1864, R-e . 2) Camptonville o
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Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
Sold to j*****0 for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Lettersheet - How the California Mines are Worked   (126750)3095 - Lettersheet - How the California Mines are Worked (126750)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Illustrated with various types of mining. Left: underground mining, with men wheeling an ore cart out of mine entrance in hillside, back; foreground,
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to l********r.. for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Lettersheet - Hutchings California Scenes - Method of Mining (with rare letter)  (126751)3096 - Lettersheet - Hutchings California Scenes - Method of Mining (with rare letter) (126751)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Illustrated letter sheet on double page with numerous scenes (one page printed on full sheet), dated "1856". Includes rare letter. Most kn...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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Lettersheet - Miners at Work with Long Toms   (126739)3097 - Lettersheet - Miners at Work with Long Toms (126739)
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Unused. Copied from a daguerreotype sketch by Justh & Quirot Lithographer. No printer shjown, but thought yo be Britten & Rey. Double sheet ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
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Lettersheet - Mining Business in Four Pictures – Britton & Rey Version   (126737)3098 - Lettersheet - Mining Business in Four Pictures – Britton & Rey Version (126737)
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Four vignettes. Left to right, down: GOING IN TO IT. (two miners resting with their packs, stream in background); MAKlNG SOMETHING. (one miner with pa
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
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Lettersheet - Sundry Amusements in the Mines   (126743)3099 - Lettersheet - Sundry Amusements in the Mines (126743)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Vignettes: A Sundays Amusements; A Daily Pleasure; Occupation for Rainy Days; A Pleasant Surprise. -- [San Francisco]: Britton & Rey [white...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to l********r.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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