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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Chehalis, Washington Postcard Group2623 - Chehalis, Washington Postcard Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 different including 4 real photo. RPCs show: KELA broadcasting station; c.1940s downtown Chehalis; c.1940s street scene; and view of Garbe Bu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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30 Different Washington Town Postcards2624 - 30 Different Washington Town Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
30 cards, 30 different towns in Washington state. Most are RPC street scenes. Instant town collection. Towns include: Anacortes (RPC), Auburn (RPC), B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Washington State Birds-Eye Real Photo Postcard Group2625 - Washington State Birds-Eye Real Photo Postcard Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 different with some very rare views. Includes: two of Raymond (birds-eye and street scene); sand storm at Coupeville; Index, residential and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Washington State Coastal & Lighthouse Postcards2626 - Washington State Coastal & Lighthouse Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24 including one wooden postcard and 7 real photo. Wooden postcard is advertising Seattle and Mt. Rainer, c.1936, made of Native Washington Spr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Washington State Postcard Collection2627 - Washington State Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 70 plus including 31 real photo, a leather postcard, and a tax token. This is a diverse group of early and later cards from around the state wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Syria RPC's (15)2628 - Syria RPC's (15)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 Syria RPC's including many Damascus scenes of a cemetery, groups of people, Mecca monument, a river bridge, Victoria Hotel and more Date: c....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to w****o for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Bhagdad RPC's (34)2629 - Bhagdad RPC's (34)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
25 RPC"s of people, Ashar Creek, milItary parde, Exchange Square, mosque, villagers drawing water, water seller with donkey, aquaduct and more ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to w****o for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Egyptian Women Postcards (10)2630 - Egyptian Women Postcards (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of Egyptian women in traditional dress, some with an unusual tube in their face covering. Date: Location: zEgypt HWAC# 53914
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to w****o for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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3 Nice Syrian Postcards2631 - 3 Nice Syrian Postcards
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Damaskus-Damas, 2 Bedouins with rifles, Alep building. Date: Location: zEgypt HWAC# 53910
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Egyptian Children Postcards (17)2632 - Egyptian Children Postcards (17)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of children and families in Egypt including a native dinner, Nubian children, a child on a buffalo and more. Date: Location: zEgypt HWAC# 5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to w****o for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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2 Egyptian Postcard Sets2633 - 2 Egyptian Postcard Sets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Memphis and Sakkara series 112 and Thebes series 117 by Lehnert & Landrock with 24 postcards and 2 folders Date: Location: zEgypt HWAC# 53...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Egyptian Post Cards and photos with RPC's (7)2634 - Egyptian Post Cards and photos with RPC's (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postcards of a man getting a beard trim(ripped), a lady on a camel next to a Shriner, native wedding procession, photo of a man on a donkey, camels an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to w****o for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Egyptian People Postcards with RPC (24)2635 - Egyptian People Postcards with RPC (24)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RPC of a native street corner shop(?), a man with a spear, a man on a camel, men sewing fabrics, girls with water jugs on their heads, a native restau
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to w****o for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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15 Egyptian Wonders Postcards with RPC2636 - 15 Egyptian Wonders Postcards with RPC
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tomb of Philopappos RPC. Other scenes include Sphinx, a flood, Mosque, Kom Ombo, Great Pyramid and more Date: Location: zEgypt HWAC# 53911
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to w****o for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Twelve Skiers Racing Hard - All RPC Postcards2637 - Twelve Skiers Racing Hard - All RPC Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aspen, White Mountain, Sun Valley, Mt. Washington, Squaw Valley, Berthoud Pass, Cannon Mountain, Canadian Rockies. Date: Location: HWAC# 53502
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********r.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Alaska & Death Valley RPC's2638 - Alaska & Death Valley RPC's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains 22 Alaska RPC's and 28 Death Valley Scotty and his castle RPC's. Nice collection. Date: Location: HWAC# 571623
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 220.00
Sold to j*****r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Egyptian Postcard Lot2639 - Egyptian Postcard Lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30. Earliest are postmarked 1900 and 1903. Includes Turkish and Egyptian coin postcards. Also 1900 Gizah Pyramids, 1903 Gesirah Palace, Luxor T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w****o for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Huge Bank Postcard Collection2640 - Huge Bank Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
100++ bank related postcards, mostly chromolitho. Date: Location: HWAC# 57254
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*****2 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Eastern States USA Postcards2641 - Eastern States USA Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 100 postcards of Eastern USA, the Woolworth Building, New York, St. Joseph's Seminary, Troy, N.Y., scenes of Boston, Biltmore House &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Midwest and Eastern Postcards Collection2642 - Midwest and Eastern Postcards Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dozens of postcards from Chicago, MN, OH, Mass., NYC, NE, MN and more. Date: Location: HWAC# 57252
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Golden Replicas of US Stamps with 22CT stamps2643 - Golden Replicas of US Stamps with 22CT stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 brown binders from Postal Commemorative Society with First Day Covers and 22CT replica stamps. 1996 volume has 14 stamps, 1991 version has 33 stamps
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to s********x for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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US Stamp Sheets and Partials2644 - US Stamp Sheets and Partials
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Accumulation of US stamps, all common and mint, never used. mostly in partial sheet form, often without plate numbers. includes about 11 partial shee
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Reagan 1974 Stamp Sheets2645 - Reagan 1974 Stamp Sheets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
approximately 79 sheets of 20 each of Reagan's Presidential stamp portraits on 37 cent US stamps from 1974. Unused, mint, never touched. Collect...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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US Unused Stamp Collection2646 - US Unused Stamp Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Plate blocks, singles, etc in US Commemorative Albums. Hundreds of pieces, c 1930's to 1970's. a great beginners hoard. Date: Location: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*********r for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Two Albums First Day Covers2647 - Two Albums First Day Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two albums of first day covers: American Revolution Bicentennial (1976) and Signers of the Declaration of Independence. About 100 plus covers. Great f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Reno Air Stock Certificates2648 - Reno Air Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One hundred pieces of Reno Air stock certificates from the early 1990s. Rare. Date: Location: Reno, Nevada HWAC# 48241
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Stock Grab Bag2649 - Stock Grab Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains a few TV/Video company stock certificates, a certificate from an Idaho water company and several from The Philippine Long Distance
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Grab bag of Five Arizona Mining Stock Certificates2650 - Grab bag of Five Arizona Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) One certificate of the Cactus Copper Company, 2) Two certificates of the Carter Gold Mining & Milling Company with revenue stamps, 3) Two cer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b**********7 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Arizona Stock Mining Certificates (19)2651 - Arizona Stock Mining Certificates (19)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of 19 stocks including Stevens Copper Kay Copper with Lincoln Vignette, Magma Copper, Copper King, Antler Gold Mining, Sunburst Mining, New
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t******2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Yellow Gold of Cripple Creek Stocks (200)2652 - Yellow Gold of Cripple Creek Stocks (200)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
200 certificates issued approx 1980 Date: Location: Cripple Creek, Colorado HWAC# 57902
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Montana Oil, Coal, & Power Bonds & a Stock Certificate2653 - Montana Oil, Coal, & Power Bonds & a Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Three bonds: two c.1900 Montana Coal & Coake Company $1,000 Bonds, with vignette of coal train. Detached page of coupons present. One ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s****y for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company Stock Certificates 22654 - Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company Stock Certificates 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of one hundred pieces of The Goldfield Consolidated Mines stock certificates signed by George Wingfield. Date: Location: Goldfield, Nevada HW
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****r for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company Stock Certificates 32655 - Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company Stock Certificates 3
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One hundred pieces of The Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company stock certificates, but without George Wingfield's signature. Date: Location: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Yellow Gold of Cripple Creek Stocks (200)2656 - Yellow Gold of Cripple Creek Stocks (200)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
200 certificates i/c approx 1978-1979. Date: Location: Cripple Creek, Colorado HWAC# 57900
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********x for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Oklahoma Territory Stocks2657 - Oklahoma Territory Stocks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 30 OK territory stock, mix of issued and unissued. Date: Location: Oklahoma HWAC# 57248
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********x for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Custer Channel Wing Corp. Stocks (200)2658 - Custer Channel Wing Corp. Stocks (200)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
100 blue certificates from approx 1964, 100 olive green certificates from approx 1968. Date: Location: HWAC# 57903
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********o for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Railroad, Mining and Aviation Stocks (400)2659 - Railroad, Mining and Aviation Stocks (400)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
100 certificates each from Goldfield Consolidated Mines i/c, Norfolk and Western Railroad Company i/c 1887, Yellow Gold of Cripple Creek Stocks i/c 19
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Custer Channel Wing Corp. Stock Certificates (100)2660 - Custer Channel Wing Corp. Stock Certificates (100)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
100 Stock certificates from Custer Channel Wing Corporation. Date: Location: HWAC# 56733
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********o for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Norfolk and Western Railroad Stocks (200)2661 - Norfolk and Western Railroad Stocks (200)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
200 certificates i/c approx. 1887. Date: Location: HWAC# 57904
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Norfolk and Western Railroad Company Stock Certificate Archive2662 - Norfolk and Western Railroad Company Stock Certificate Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dealer alert! 100 pieces of Norfolk and Western Railroad Company stock certificates from the 1880s. The Norfolk and Western Railway was formed by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Norfolk and Western Railroad Company Stock Certificates2663 - Norfolk and Western Railroad Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One hundred pieces of Norfolk and Western Railroad Company stock certificates from the 1880s. Date: Location: HWAC# 48610
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********r.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Custer Channel Wing Corporation Stock Certificates2664 - Custer Channel Wing Corporation Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two hundred pieces of stock certificates for the Custer Channel Wing Corporation. Willard Ray Custer filed a United States patent in 1929 for a wing
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********o for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2665 - 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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16 Idaho Saloon Unc. Tokens2666 - 16 Idaho Saloon Unc. Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 MS63 Idaho Saloon Tokens, Skagway, Alaska Date: Location: Skagway, Alaska HWAC# 53334
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to b******d for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Arizona Anillo Restrikes2667 - Arizona Anillo Restrikes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Arizona Anillo restrike lot includes: Tombstone, Ajo, Phoenix, Benson, Tucson, Prescott, and more. Date: Location: Arizona HWAC# 40323
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*****t for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2668 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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Lot withdrawn
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Pike's Peak Restrikes2669 - Pike's Peak Restrikes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This horde of tokens for Pike's Peak are re-strikes that are in near new condition. All but 10 are silver colored. Nice collection. Date: L...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j*****r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2670 - 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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LOT WITHDRAWN2671 - 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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LOT WITHDRAWN2672 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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Lot withdrawn
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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