January 2018 Auction: Americana, Bottles, Numismatics, Railroad, Mining, Native Americana

Auction Details

Our first auction of 2018 is a special two-day, 1,400+ lot sale with items in more than a dozen collecting categories, including Tokens, Numismatics, Railroad & Express, Mining, Postcards, Bottles, General Americana, Native Americana, Antique Firearms, Military, Cowboy, and a Bargains & Dealer Specials Section.

*Highlights*

--A rare grouping of 19th century silverware from jewelers on the Comstock Lode, including a never-before-seen M.M. Fredrick silver chalice.

--A stunning California Gold-in-Quartz watch plus other jewelry

--A large General Americana section featuring ephemera from Western states like California, Nevada, Colorado, Montana; large postcard collections from Utah and Washington; and art.

--An assorted Mining section with reference books, lamps, spoons, rare stock certificates, photographs, documents, and ore and fossil specimens

--All sorts of Native Americana including baskets, beadwork, clothing, tools, war clubs, rugs, pottery, and ephemera

--Cowboy collectibles such as art, ephemera, saddles, irons, clothing, and photographs

--A Firearms & Weaponry section featuring rare antique ammunition and knives

--Military collectibles including Civil War documents, photographs, and a rare Ambulance Corps Arm Band

--Coin collecting books, catalogs, US coin sets, US and foreign medals, bank notes/currency, and ingots

--Rare slot machines, gaming chips, and ephemera in our Gaming section

--A fabulous antique Bottle section featuring California Gold Rush Sodas and Nevada Medicines, including examples used in Fred Holabird's bottle books.

--Railroad reference books, padlocks, nails, passes, and other ephemera including train wreck photo collections

--A small but select offering of Wells Fargo & Other Express collectibles including 1850s stock certificates

--Collectibles from 8 different World's Fairs & Expositions

--The auction concludes with a large Bargains & Dealer Specials section full of collectibles from many categories including Mining, Railroad, Tokens, & General Americana. These lots are either large groupings or entry-level items, meant to help restock dealer inventories and jumpstart a new generation of collectors!


Full Auction Schedule

Day One, January 20th, 2018 (Lots 1001-1723)

*General Americana (Lots 1001-1377)
*Foreign (Lots 1378-1391)
*Mining (Lots 1392-1578)
*Minerals (Lots1579-1596)
*Art (Lots 1597-1625)
*Native Americana (Lots 1626-1723)

Day Two, January 21st, 2018 (Lots 2001-2726)

*Cowboy (Lots 2001-2054)
*Firearms/Weaponry (Lots 2055-2102)
*Military (Lots 2103-2135)
*Numismatics (Lots 2136-2192)
*Gaming (Lots 2193-2210)
*Tokens (Lots 2211-2232)
*Bottles (Lots 2233-2365)
*Saloon (Lots 2366-2373
*Railroadiana (Lots 2374-2483)
*Wells Fargo (Lots 2484-2489)
*World's Fair & Expositions (Lots 2490-2508)
*Bargains & Dealer Specials (Lots 2509-2726)
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.32 Caliber Smith & Wesson blank cartridges2073 - .32 Caliber Smith & Wesson blank cartridges
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a two piece brown paper box of .32 caliber Smith & Wesson center fire blank cartridges manufactured by Winchester. These cartridges were...
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 85.00 - 125.00
 
 
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.32 caliber short cartridges made by Winchester2074 - .32 caliber short cartridges made by Winchester
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This two piece picture box of .32 short cartridges was made by Winchester Repeating Arms Co. for post-Civil War vintage pocket pistols. This box is ma
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to R********9 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Three Advertising cards: revolver, knife and cutlery2075 - Three Advertising cards: revolver, knife and cutlery
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Portland Trolley. Good for March 3-9, 1940. Celebrates the 104th anniversary of the revolver. 2) John W. Beard with a knife pictorial Reverse shoes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Arms/Firearms Catalogs & Ephemera2076 - Arms/Firearms Catalogs & Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of rare arms print material dating back as for as 1909. This lot contains a letter dated to July 15, 1909 from the Golcher Bros. guns, ri
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Colt cobra ivory grips2077 - Colt cobra ivory grips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These grips are two piece Colt Cobra grips made of ivory. There has been a small repair on the bottom of one side. Includes the factory silver medalli
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a******k for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Lyman 4 power rifle scope2078 - Lyman 4 power rifle scope
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Lyman All-American 4 power rifle scope c. 1960's. Fine cross-hairs. Some wear marks otherwise good operating condition with wide eye r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8*****m for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Two Luger 8 round P-08 9 mm magazines2079 - Two Luger 8 round P-08 9 mm magazines
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of Luger P-08 (8 round) magazines; finely finished in stainless steel made in Italy. Marked MEC-GAR. Date: Location: HWAC# 40753
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Smith & Wesson walnut grips vintage K frame2080 - Smith & Wesson walnut grips vintage K frame
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a set of two piece walnut grips for the Smith ans Wesson model K frame revolver. Complete with silver S&W medallion. Date: Location: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Scope mounts for Winchester Model 702081 - Scope mounts for Winchester Model 70
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the complete scope mount for a scope of 1 in. diameter to a Winchester model 70 bolt action rifle. Vintage 1960's. Date: Location: ...
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Estimate : 10.00 - 25.00
Sold to 3******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Pocket Knife Group2082 - Pocket Knife Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group includes pocket knives from Uncle Henry (6" open), Old Timer (4 3/4" open), Case (7" open), Schrade (6 3/4 open), Camillus...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Four Knife Group2083 - Four Knife Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes a WWII era Cattaraugas knife (10"), Dagger and sheath (8"), bone handle folding knife (9 1/2" open) and a folding knife ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Argentinan made sheath knife2084 - Argentinan made sheath knife
Holabird Western Americana Collections
IF you collect knives you probably don't have this one. This beautifully crafted sheath knife is marked "Airon" with a feather logo &...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Bear MGC lock-back folding knife2085 - Bear MGC lock-back folding knife
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Bear lock-back folder is 8 3/4 in. open and 5 in. folded. The blade is 3 3/4 in. long in an imitation Damascus steel. The scales are of an imitat
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Horn handled sheath knife2086 - Horn handled sheath knife
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This beautiful sheath knife is 14 in. overall length with an 8 in. blade. The blade appears to be real Damascus in a one piece tang blade. The top of
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Boker Arbolito El Gigante Bowie knife2087 - Boker Arbolito El Gigante Bowie knife
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This bowie knife made for Boker in Argentina by Arbolito is 14 3/4 in. overall length with a 9 3/8 in. blade. It is marked Boker T6MOV with the Tree a
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Custom made sheath knife with Damascus blade2088 - Custom made sheath knife with Damascus blade
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This custom made sheath knife is 9 in. overall length with a 4 3/4 in. Damascus blade. The blade has a pronounced Damascus pattern throughout with fil
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Bear MGC Sheath Knife2089 - Bear MGC Sheath Knife
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Bear MGC sheath knife 8 in. overall length with a 4 in. blade. The scales are imitation stag grip without any liners. A fine example of craf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to L*******5 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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German made Hunting Dagger (Hirschfanger)2090 - German made Hunting Dagger (Hirschfanger)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful example of a German made hunting dagger or"Hirschfanger" as it is marked on the blade. It is 14 1/2 in. (36 cm) overal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 250.00
Sold to 3***6 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Marbles stag handle sheath knife2091 - Marbles stag handle sheath knife
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful unused stag handled sheath knife made by Marbles of Michigan. The overall length of the knife is at 12 in. with the blade at 7 in.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold to d******c for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Handmade Sheath Knife with sheath2092 - Handmade Sheath Knife with sheath
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a handmade sheath knife with a one piece blade and tang. The overall length is 15 in. with the blade at 8 in. The handle grip is a one piece s
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Eagle Head push dagger2093 - Eagle Head push dagger
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is double eagle head push knife with a 3 1/2 in. blade. The overall dimension is at 5 in. X 4 in. The blade is unfinished and not sharp while th
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bear MGC Bowie Knife with sheath2094 - Bear MGC Bowie Knife with sheath
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This large Bowie knife is made by Bear MGC. The overall length is 14 1/4 in. with a 9 in. Damascus blade and an India stag handle. The bolsters are an
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Sheath Knife made by H. Boker & Co. Deutschland2095 - Sheath Knife made by H. Boker & Co. Deutschland
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This sheath knife is marked "H.Boker &Co. Soligen" along with "Deutschland 5469" on the ricasso. For the serious knife colle...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Early's Witney Point blanket gun slip2096 - Early's Witney Point blanket gun slip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Early's Witney Point blanket gun slip is 69 1/2 in. long. The slip is slim and meant to fit small framed guns such as a Kentucky rifle or l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Lot Withdrawn2097 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot Withdrawn
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Leather Basket weave holster for revolver2098 - Leather Basket weave holster for revolver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This brown leather basket weave tooled leather holster is marked "38 R 6" without any manufacturers logo but professionally made. It appea...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mac Gregor Arms Corporation Stock Certificate2099 - Mac Gregor Arms Corporation Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Arms stock certificate from Mac Gregor Arms Corporation dated March 5, 1931 for ten shares. Mac Gregor arms Corporation was believed to be a sub-
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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25 Maxim Munitions Corporation Stock Certificates2100 - 25 Maxim Munitions Corporation Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These stock certificates of one hundred shares (each) of capital stock. One hundred shares dated between 1917 to 1918. A period when the United States
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to A********r for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Bronze Age Cast Sword2101 - Bronze Age Cast Sword
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a cast bronze sword 19 3/4 in. (50 cm) overall length with 4 3/4 in ( 12 cm) grip. All bronze casting believed to be made between 1200-3000 B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a***s for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Leather Holster2102 - Leather Holster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather Holster by Heiser, leather embossed with 424. Probably used by mounted police, right handed holster. Would fit 38 Special. Braided leather at
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to r****1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Two Mathew Brady Civil War Pictures2103 - Two Mathew Brady Civil War Pictures
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a framed and mounted duo of original Mathew Brady photographs of the officers of the 71st Infantry at the Washington Navy Yard. Photos are 1...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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CDVs of Union Civil War Commodore & Major2104 - CDVs of Union Civil War Commodore & Major
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1)CDV of Union Civil War Commodore David Porter, no logo. Commanded portion of naval expedition against Fort Pickens, Florida in 1861; commanded a mor
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Illinois Civil War Union Officer Pay Vouchers2105 - Illinois Civil War Union Officer Pay Vouchers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 Union military pay vouchers issued 1863-1865. Include: 1st Lt. L.B. Church, 105th Illinois Infantry, 1865; Capt. NW Edwards, 1864; Col. James
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 360.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Illinois & Indiana Civil War Discharged Union Soldier Pay Vouchers2106 - Illinois & Indiana Civil War Discharged Union Soldier Pay Vouchers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 total issued 1862-1863 for discharged Union soldiers. Four for Indiana soldiers, 8 for Illinois soldiers. Includes allocations to: David Ben
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Indiana Civil War Union Officer Pay Vouchers2107 - Indiana Civil War Union Officer Pay Vouchers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6, issued 1862-63. Issued to: David Darr, Chaplain for 6th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer, 1862 (with servant Alfred); Major Calvin D. Campbell, 6
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********x for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Kentucky Civil War Union Officer Pay Vouchers2108 - Kentucky Civil War Union Officer Pay Vouchers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 military pay vouchers for Union officers enlisted in Kentucky, issued 1862-1864. Includes: Capt. Geo. Brown, Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, 186
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******1 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Pay Vouchers for Discharged Ohio Union Soldiers2109 - Pay Vouchers for Discharged Ohio Union Soldiers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 issued 1862-63. Discharged for reasons such as disease contracted since enlistment, chronic arthritis, bronchitis, enlargement of the spleen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********x for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Ohio, Michigan, & Minnesota Civil War Union Pay Vouchers2110 - Ohio, Michigan, & Minnesota Civil War Union Pay Vouchers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 total. 1) Four from Ohio, 1862-1863: 1st. Lt. John Parrott; 1st Lt. William Van Dorn; Col. Edwin A. Parrott; and Major J.A. Stafford. 2) One
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******1 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Ambrotype of Confederate Soldier2111 - Ambrotype of Confederate Soldier
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1/9 Plate Complete case, ambrotype is in a complete case.The photo is contained in a dark brown box that is embossed with what appears to be a cross w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Civil War Era Ephemera2112 - Civil War Era Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a nice collection of letters, photos and booklets either from, or regarding the era around the Civil War. The lot includes a rare volunteer so
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Tennessee Civil War Union Office Pay Vouchers2113 - Tennessee Civil War Union Office Pay Vouchers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 issued 1862-64. Each voucher is approx. 10 x 16.5" and includes allocations for pay and rations to the soldier and their servants, if ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Pay Vouchers For Discharged Wisconsin Union Soldiers2114 - Pay Vouchers For Discharged Wisconsin Union Soldiers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 issued 1862-64 for Ohio enlisted men. Soldiers include: Frederick Northrup, John Mack, Frasier C. Hazelton, P. Nelson Calkins, Joshua Davis,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********x for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Wisconsin Civil War Union Officer Pay Vouchers2115 - Wisconsin Civil War Union Officer Pay Vouchers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 military pay vouchers, issued 1862-1865. Each voucher is approx. 10 x 16.5" and includes allocations for pay and rations to the sold...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to s********x for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Pay Vouchers for Wisconsin Civil War Soldiers Killed in Battle2116 - Pay Vouchers for Wisconsin Civil War Soldiers Killed in Battle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 58. Most are marked paid in 1864 and are for money owed to soldiers from 1862. The forms are Arrears of Pay and Bounty Certificate from the Tre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m**********i for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2117 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot withdrawn
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Lot Withdrawn2118 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot Withdrawn
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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CDV Photo's of Union Civil War Soldiers (2)2119 - CDV Photo's of Union Civil War Soldiers (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CDV of Civil War Drummer boy holding his Kepi & his father next to him. On the back of photo written in pencil reads "Uncle James McMahan &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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CDV Photo's (2) of Civil War Generals2120 - CDV Photo's (2) of Civil War Generals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CDV photos of Confederate General Beauregard in pre Civil War uniform, no logo. Only slight fading. 2.5" x 4"; 2) CDV of Civil War Union G...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M********y for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Massive Civil War Print Collection2121 - Massive Civil War Print Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 124 prints taken from Lestie's book from 1860's to 1880's. Most are approx 11" x 16" and depict various Civil War theme...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Civil War Prints2122 - Civil War Prints
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine different vintage Civil War prints: Battle of Gettysburg; Battle of Secessionville, James Island; Naval Battle in Hampton Roads; Battle of Benton
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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