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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Three FOB's and a Pin1348 - Three FOB's and a Pin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Automatic Penberthy Inspector. 2) Enameled Dodge Brothers, Detroit, USA Fob. Black, white, and blue. 3) "Good Luck" Taft & Sherman ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to r*****5 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Eight  FOB's of varying color and description1349 - Eight FOB's of varying color and description
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) It pays to feed hogs right, Muncy, Illinois. 2) Clark equipment, Michigan, tractor Pictorial. 3) Harnischfeger of Milwaukee with Steam Shovel picto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 280.00 - 560.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Poe Family Photo Booklet1350 - Poe Family Photo Booklet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cardboard bound and red ribbon tied "Thanksgiving Souvenir, Indian Creek, Nov. 26 1903" . We are unsure which Indian Creek this is. 2 b/w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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3 Small Advertising Items1351 - 3 Small Advertising Items
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Curtis & Wheeler Ladies Shoes pad, celluloid covers with center papers with writing. Crown Flour celluloid baker girl holding 2 loaves of bread ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Feminist Union Pins1352 - Feminist Union Pins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Eight Feminist Union Pin "A Woman's Place Is In Her Union" vintage I of A M Worker Solidarity Communication Workers of America Labo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Western Church Books (2)1353 - Western Church Books (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcovers-Historic Western Churches by Florin, "That All May Be One" by Avella. Date: Location: HWAC# 57204
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Engineering Books (10)1354 - Engineering Books (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Open Channel Hydraulics by Chow, The Field Engineer by Shunk, Rock Slope Engineering by Bray, The Aggregate Handbook, An Intro to Engineering, Track D
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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3 Old Buttons1355 - 3 Old Buttons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of 3. Circa 1875-1930s. Western Pacific Railway, SA&AP (San Antonio & Arkansas Pass), and GAR (Grand Army of the Republic). Date: Loc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*****3 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Early Airplane Ephemera1356 - Early Airplane Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Many black & white pictures of the making of an airport "N.Y. International Airport, 1948"; 2) a magazine "USS Akron World'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********o for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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US Billhead Collection (Many Pictorial)1357 - US Billhead Collection (Many Pictorial)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
75+ items. Nearly all are Eastern (Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania) with some Mid-Western. Large group of 1860s pieces from Philadelphia. Also m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Commercial Airlines Ephemera1358 - Commercial Airlines Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Welcome Aboard pamphlet from American Airlines, dated 1960; Pamphlet of "See the World with Sabena Belgian World Airlines with beautiful blac...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Collection of Colorful Ocean liner Shipping Labels1359 - Collection of Colorful Ocean liner Shipping Labels
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 75 unused colorful shipping labels from various foreign and domestic ocean liner companies. Date: Location: HWAC# 571402
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Assorted Food Ephemera1360 - Assorted Food Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 40 pieces of pamphlets, recipes, catalogs, cookbooks with pictures, mostly early to mid 20th century. Date: Location: HWAC# 55140
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t******2 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Wine Ephemera1361 - Wine Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 70 items including a small paperback book 8.5" x 5.5" entitled "The Story of Wine and its Uses" Including wine types, ho...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t******2 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Menu Collection1362 - Menu Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Breakfast menu from Battle Creek Sanitarium, Battle Creek, Michigan, from 1902; Alfred Cocktails and Restaurant Souvenir Menu from San Francisco; Than
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Printing & Engraving Ephemera (Billheads, Letterheads, Etc.)1363 - Printing & Engraving Ephemera (Billheads, Letterheads, Etc.)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Huge lot of approx. 50 pieces of ephemera related to printing houses, presses, newspapers, and printing suppliers. Earliest piece is 1844, latest appe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t******2 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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US Trade Puzzle Cards1364 - US Trade Puzzle Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 trade cards that feature illustrative puzzles. Includes: Bates Watchmaker & Jeweler, Currier's Hat & Trunk Corner, Sunday Inte...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Miscellaneous Ship Photographs, c.1875-1920s1365 - Miscellaneous Ship Photographs, c.1875-1920s
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21 including stereoviews, cabinet cards, and black-and-white photographs. Largest is 6.25 x 8,25" photo of Louis Sloss; smallest 3.5 x 5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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US Ship Ephemera (Menus, Brochures, Booklets)1366 - US Ship Ephemera (Menus, Brochures, Booklets)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25. Includes: 1851 South Carolina Steam Navigation Co. stock receipt; 19th century North-West Transportation Co. brochure; souvenir booklet for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****t for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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US Glass Companies Stock Certificates & One Price List1367 - US Glass Companies Stock Certificates & One Price List
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 39. 1) Price List for Pyrex (Corning Glass Works), 10 pages, illustrated, not dated. 6 x 3" 2) Thirty-four issued stocks for Illinois Pa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s********K for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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US Religious Ephemera1368 - US Religious Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) 1892 10th Anniversary Children of Mary, St. Francis Parish souvenir brochure. 2) 1899 Easter Sunday program for Vincent Methodist Episcop
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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US Automobile Ephemera1369 - US Automobile Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) 26 Official Pictures from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4.5" x 6.5", c.1920s., mailed to Laguna Beach. 2) Pictorial unused...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********r.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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US Dry Goods Ephemera (Catalogs, Receipts)1370 - US Dry Goods Ephemera (Catalogs, Receipts)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. 1) c.1924 highly illustrated catalog for Scranton Lace Company. 69 pages. 7" x 5" Some foxing. 2) Dennison's Handy Book. Sma...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Drugstore Collection Ephemera1371 - Drugstore Collection Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Many advertisements, pamphlets and booklets representing days gone by in drugstore ads, & pictures, to name one "Church's Kava-Kava Com...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Charles Lindbergh Ephemera Collection1372 - Charles Lindbergh Ephemera Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group of 21 items. 1) Four postal covers: 1928 mailed via Lindbergh Special Air Mail Flight; pictorial 10th anniversary of New York to Paris Flig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 1****t for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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1915 Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Works Pamphlet1373 - 1915 Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Works Pamphlet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One pamphlet dated 1915 showing pictures of the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Works. 22 pp. Date: Location: HWAC# 55139
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******6 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Early Photography Letter & Pamphlets1374 - Early Photography Letter & Pamphlets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three items consisting of 1 letter, 2 pamphlets (one entitled "The Optical Lantern', 1912) Date: Location: HWAC# 55154
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Clothing Manufacturer Ephemera1375 - Clothing Manufacturer Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Includes: illustrated 1883 cloak catalog (and letterhead) for J.W. Griswold & Co.; illustrated Monte Carlo Coats Fall 1902 catalog; il...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Early Magazines incl. Hollywood1376 - Early Magazines incl. Hollywood
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Includes: Pictures Vol. 2 No. 18 (1919), Vol. 2 No. 21 (1919), Vol. 3 No. 1 (1920), Vol 3. No. 2 (1920), and Vol. 3 No. 12 (1920); Scientif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Rare Virginia City, Montana Telegraph Certificate1377 - Rare Virginia City, Montana Telegraph Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Southern Montana Telegraph and Electric Co. Virginia City, Montana. Number 3, 10 Shares to A.R. Buford (?) and Co., who appears to have been a ma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*********t for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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1852 South Australia Indenture for British Navy Captain1378 - 1852 South Australia Indenture for British Navy Captain
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very large (23 x 28") indenture dated March 4th, 1852 between Woodford John Williams, a Captain in her Majesty's Navy, Southampton County, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to l*******c for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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English Pencil & Eraser (Rare)1379 - English Pencil & Eraser (Rare)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare English pencil and eraser in a wooden case with leaves that appear to be painted on the wood. Date: c. 1860(?) Location: zEngland HWAC# 5674
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to L*******5 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Rare and Unusual N. Spillman Scrimshaw Cup1380 - Rare and Unusual N. Spillman Scrimshaw Cup
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An item we have never seen before, this scrimshaw cup is very nice indeed. Made from carved antique horn. Carving depicts 18th Century British officer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,050.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,312.50
 
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Group of 19th Century Women's Fashions Color Sketches1381 - Group of 19th Century Women's Fashions Color Sketches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful collection of women's fashions, all pictures in very good condition, kept in plastic covered pages in large book. Some pictures are 11...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Antique brass table bell or gong1382 - Antique brass table bell or gong
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a table bell or gong; country of origin is Indonesia. The bell stands 5 in. ( 13 cm) tall and is 4 in. (10 cm) in diameter. There is no intern
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
 
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN1383 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot withdrawn.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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American Showcase Necklaces & Earrings1384 - American Showcase Necklaces & Earrings
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three American Showcase (made in Korea) gold tone necklaces and 4 pair earrings. Beautiful group. Date: Location: zKorea HWAC# 45610
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B***o for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Two Mexican Pots1385 - Two Mexican Pots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Blackware bowl, 3.25" h x 8.25" diameter. Rounded base. Date: Location: zMexico HWAC# 49464
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Vintage Water Jug1386 - Vintage Water Jug
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage water jug, small--4" x 3.5" diameter. Appears ancient, however we cannot discern its age or exact origin. Date: Location: zMex...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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8 Hexagonal Fossil Plates1387 - 8 Hexagonal Fossil Plates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight hexagonal fossil plates. 13.75" across. One is chipped and one is cracked. Brown colored, each is different. The plates are all handcraft...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to r*****5 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Group of Fossil Plates1388 - Group of Fossil Plates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fossil plates group includes: 1) six brown/black round plated, 9.5" diameter; 2) two brown hexagonal plates12" diameter; 3) Three brown/ba...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Four Political Puppets from Katherina Bekleshova, c1940's1389 - Four Political Puppets from Katherina Bekleshova, c1940's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four choice intricate hand puppets made by well-known puppet "Maestro" Katherina Bekleshova of Russia, probably during the early 1940'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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c.1890 Principal Cities of the World Pictorial Hardcover1390 - c.1890 Principal Cities of the World Pictorial Hardcover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 foldout pages of b/w illustrations of NYC, Milan, Naples, Paris, Berlin, San Francisco and more. Half the pages are detached, internal cover repair
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Foreign Ship & Cruise Line Ephemera1391 - Foreign Ship & Cruise Line Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
30+ items. Includes luggage tags, postcards, menus, brochures, cabin plans, passenger lists, etc. Highlights: 1900 passenger list for SS Parisian (Mon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Arizona Mineral and Mining Reference Books1392 - Arizona Mineral and Mining Reference Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 assorted books on Arizona mining and minerals, hard and soft covers. Date: Location: Arizona HWAC# 571452
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to F********h for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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California Geological Reference Library1393 - California Geological Reference Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cal Div. Mines & Geologic Library Bulletins No.'s: 79, 129, 134 (5 parts), 136, 140, 142, 146, 147, 148, 151, 152, 153, 154, 157, 160, 163, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s****y for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Colorado Mining Publications (15)1394 - Colorado Mining Publications (15)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 15 books, 2 hardbacks & 13 paperbacks. To name the hardback books: Colorado Geological Survey (1913); & The Fossils of the Bu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to F********h for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Kentucky Geological Survey Hardcovers 1913-1915 (6)1395 - Kentucky Geological Survey Hardcovers 1913-1915 (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Series IV Vol 1 part 1, part II. Series IV Vol II part and part III. Series IV Vol III part III 2 copies. Spines have signs of use. Date: Location:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s****y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Moody's Analyses of Investments1396 - Moody's Analyses of Investments
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Moody's Analyses of Investments, Part II Public Utilities, and Industrials. By John Moody, 1916. Seventh Year. 1800 pages! Date: 1916 Locatio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to c********r.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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American Mining Law & Mining Engineers Handbook1397 - American Mining Law & Mining Engineers Handbook
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare book: "American Mining Law" by A. H. Ricketts of the San Francisco Bar. Published by California State Printing Office, Sacramento, 19...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******d for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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