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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California Glass Companies, Banks, & Savage Arms Stocks2549 - California Glass Companies, Banks, & Savage Arms Stocks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot includes stock certificates from a California Glass Company, The Savage Arms Company, banks, etc. All are in very nice condition. Date: Lo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to s********K for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Chinese in Carson City (4 canceled checks)2550 - Chinese in Carson City (4 canceled checks)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 canceled checks written in 1885 from the Bullion and Exchange Bank Pat to "Myself" A.H. Kee. Fold in upper right corner, slight staining...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***6 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Eureka Mill Payment Checks, Comstock2551 - Eureka Mill Payment Checks, Comstock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Rare Internal banking payment checks, The Bullion and Exchange Bank. Condition issues of staining in upper right corner of all (probably from handli
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m**********i for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Carson City Archive2552 - Carson City Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Numerous documents related to Carson City Archives with letterheads, billheads, canceled checks,Carson City State Bank letters, Stock trades and vario
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to m**********i for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Rochester, NV Ephemera in Folio2553 - Rochester, NV Ephemera in Folio
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rochester Silver Corp. unused billhead. Stocks from Nevada Packard Mines, Minnehaha Mining Co. of Rochester, NV, Lincoln Hill Milling and Mining, Roch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to A*******d for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Tahoe & Donner Area Mining Stock Sale Documents2554 - Tahoe & Donner Area Mining Stock Sale Documents
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 rare Mining Stock Documents 2 from Summit Bank, late 1900's & 1 letter from Glenbrook dated 1878 from Joseph Cotey. 1 has small hole in ce...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m**********i for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Tonopah Library Foundation Misc. Documents2555 - Tonopah Library Foundation Misc. Documents
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter from from the Cashier of the Tonopah Banking Corp., a Quitclaim Deed, a letter from Hugh Henry Brown to Hon. H.H. Atkinson, District Attorney o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Tonopah Mining Ephemera2556 - Tonopah Mining Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare documents of Policies for Insurance with claims. The insurance companies were Springfield, The Niagra Fire Insurance Company of New York, &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********r.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Printed Nevada Ephemera2557 - Printed Nevada Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 1970's color Nevada calendars, Scientific American June 22, 1918 with torn spine, several photocopies of Western towns from photos,1947-1961 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Nevada & Western Letters & Billheads2558 - Nevada & Western Letters & Billheads
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Billheads & letters from many different businesses, more specifically: Goldfield Consolidated Manufacturing Co.; 1905 black & white picture ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to B*********g for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Large Archive of Misc Americana2559 - Large Archive of Misc Americana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19th and 20th Century. Includes b/w photos of American cities, billheads, letterheads, stack of unused Valley Brew Pale Premium Beer labels, bank rece
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to t******2 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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General US Ephemera2560 - General US Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19th and 20th Century. Large lot includes printed envelopes, Consumer Digest June 1939 5 volumes of Riverside Literature Series, a stack of insurance
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Colusa County Bank Cancelled Checks (approx. 500+)2561 - Colusa County Bank Cancelled Checks (approx. 500+)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colusa County Bank (Maxwell Branch) cancelled checks. Date: 1928 Location: HWAC# 56734
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********x for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Dakota Territory  Checks2562 - Dakota Territory Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dozens of checks from Bismark National Bank, also 1888 receipts. Date: 1882-1888 Location: HWAC# 57246
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s********x for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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American Check Collection2563 - American Check Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dozens of checks from KS, NY, IN, PA, AL, IA, MT, ND, OR and more. Some pictorial, some 19th Century. Date: Location: HWAC# 57245
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to s********x for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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American Letterheads & Billheads2564 - American Letterheads & Billheads
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Many pictorial letterheads and billheads (approx. 75 pieces) an assortment of everything from requests for Kimball Brothers' Elevator Works out ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Misc. US Ephemera and Pictorial Letterheads Large Group2565 - Misc. US Ephemera and Pictorial Letterheads Large Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large assorted group group of radio related, tour guides, pictorial letterheads and other ephemera goodies. The Enthusiast Motorcycle Magazine, 5 copi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Green River Wyoming Fossil and Mineral Booklets (2)2566 - Green River Wyoming Fossil and Mineral Booklets (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Green River Fossilein by Siber, 81pp softcover, many b/w fish fossil photos, text in German. Saline Minerals of the Green River Formation by USGS 50pp
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Fossil Rock2567 - Fossil Rock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This rock contains the footprints of several sea creatures from prehistoric times. It measures 5"x 4" and is ready for display. Date: L...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to c********r.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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US Geology Collection (13)2568 - US Geology Collection (13)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of US geology books and publications for Ohio, Alaska, Virginia and more. Date: Location: HWAC# 56563
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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US Numistamps, Ingots2569 - US Numistamps, Ingots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 40 numistamps & ingots featuring Jefferson nickels & Indian Head nickels & many more. Date: Location: United States H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********r.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Peace Dollar Money Clip2570 - Peace Dollar Money Clip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1922 Peace Dollar mounted in sterling silver money clip. Date: 1922 Location: HWAC# 47364
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 6******n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Gold Nugget on Silver Money Clip2571 - Gold Nugget on Silver Money Clip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A little over 2 inches long and weighing 17.7 grams, this silver money clip has what appears to be a gold nugget on it. The back is stamped "M....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 9*****H for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Mexican Coin Silver Sterling Money Clip2572 - Mexican Coin Silver Sterling Money Clip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifty centavo, .720 silver coin mounted on sterling silver money clip. Total weight 39.8 grams. 2 3/4 inches long with silver boot with red jewel. Da
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 6******n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Lot of 2 Western Motif Belt Buckles2573 - Lot of 2 Western Motif Belt Buckles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 belt buckles: First buckle is large rectangular, has a kind of grated spaced roped planchet background. In the center is what looks to be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Peace Dollar Sterling Belt Buckle2574 - Peace Dollar Sterling Belt Buckle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Newman's Silver Shop Reno, Nevada. 1935-S silver dollar. Length 3 inches, width 1.625. Belt width 1.25 inches. 52.4 grams. Date: Loca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6******n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Shiny Detailed Western Silver Plated Belt Buckle2575 - Shiny Detailed Western Silver Plated Belt Buckle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Octagonal shaped western belt buckle. Planchet very shiny with detailed engravings. Entire border is roped in gold (gold plated?) In excellent conditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to t*******d for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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"Horse on the Plateau" Silver Western Belt Buckle2576 - "Horse on the Plateau" Silver Western Belt Buckle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oval shaped western belt buckle with a gold roped border (gold plated? I can see green oxidation present). Two gold floral western patterns overlay th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Rodeo Bucking Bronco Cowboy Belt Buckle2577 - Rodeo Bucking Bronco Cowboy Belt Buckle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rectangular western belt buckle depicting a bucking bronco and cowboy holding his hat. Very detailed work. The cowboy/bucking bronco is surrounded by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Scrolled California State 1989 Belt Buckle2578 - Scrolled California State 1989 Belt Buckle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scrolled edges western belt buckle with gold scrolling - top and bottom (used to say something?), and gold state of California centered overlay on sil
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Vintage Sterling Silver Abstract Belt Buckle2579 - Vintage Sterling Silver Abstract Belt Buckle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Square shaped sterling silver belt buckle with abstract design in planchette. Looks kind of like a "splatter" design. Belt buckle weighs: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********r.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Skeleton Key Collection2580 - Skeleton Key Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This unique lot is comprised of 16 vintage skeleton keys. All are in very good condition. Date: Location: HWAC# 571807
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s******2 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Bronze Israeli Medals (58)2581 - Bronze Israeli Medals (58)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dealer lot of 58 large bronze Israeli medals from the 1960s and 1970s. George Gershwin, Albert Einstein and others. Date: Location: zIsrael HWAC#
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Bronze Israeli Medals (14)2582 - Bronze Israeli Medals (14)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of fourteen bronze Israeli medals, 1970s-1980s. Date: Location: zIsrael HWAC# 48909
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Bronze Israeli Medals (17)2583 - Bronze Israeli Medals (17)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seventeen bronze Israeli medals from the 1960s-1970s. Date: Location: zIsrael HWAC# 48926
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Bronze Israeli Medals (33)2584 - Bronze Israeli Medals (33)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty three bronze Israeli medals. United Jewish Appeal 25th Anniversary, Second International Harp Contest (1962), Shavit Medal, many more. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Bronze Israeli Medals (28)2585 - Bronze Israeli Medals (28)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty eight bronze Israeli medals with original invoicing from Bank Hapoalim. Date: Location: zIsrael HWAC# 48929
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Medals & More2586 - Medals & More
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains an array of medals and tokens. A sort of grab bag for dealers looking for that one gem among the rest. Nice starter collection for t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 220.00
Sold to p********e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2587 - 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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Arizona Mines and Mining Companies Books2588 - Arizona Mines and Mining Companies Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Softcovers. 4 Arizona Mines and Mining Companies. 3 Arizona Mines and Mining Companies 1854-1964. Date: Location: Arizona HWAC# 56538
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Two Monte Cristo Mining Stocks signed by CC Julian2589 - Two Monte Cristo Mining Stocks signed by CC Julian
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two 1927 issued stocks for the New Monte Cristo Mining Company, a Death Valley mining scam by C.C. Julian. Julian signed both as president. Two differ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t*****f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Seven Butte Mining Stock Certificates2590 - Seven Butte Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Included: two Butte-Detroit Copper & Zinc Mining Company stocks, 1917 & 1918, mining vignette, not cancelled; Boston-Montana Mining Corp., i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*******m for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Montana Mining Stock Certificate Collection (10)2591 - Montana Mining Stock Certificate Collection (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Includes: Whitlatch Union Mining & Milling Co., 1886, pictorial, issued, uncancelled; two Montana Continental Development Co., 1915, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to s****y for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Montana Mining & Other Stock Certificates2592 - Montana Mining & Other Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 different. Includes: Gold Creek Mining Co., 1930, issued/not cancelled; Newton Option Vermillion Lead & Silver, 1926, issued/not cancel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to s********x for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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New Mexico Mining Publications2593 - New Mexico Mining Publications
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Books, maps, and a USGS publication pertaining to New Mexico mining and Geology. Date: Location: New Mexico HWAC# 56551
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*m for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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US Mining and OIl Stocks and Bonds (30)2594 - US Mining and OIl Stocks and Bonds (30)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment includes stocks from Massachusetts and New Mexico Consolidated Mining, Massachusetts Coal and Power, 5 Western Empire Gold Mines, Gulf Stat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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US Ore Deposits Library (7)2595 - US Ore Deposits Library (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
hardcovers. The Story of the Mine by Shinn, Genesis of Ore Deposits b yWeed et al, Mineral Deposits by Lidgren, Ore Deposits by Park and MacDiarmid, O
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Modern Mining Books and Reports2596 - Modern Mining Books and Reports
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Typed report, Mineralogy, a handbook for the non technical prospector by John Dorsh. unbound mining and mineral glossary, 2 hardcover Geology and Ore
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Huge Misc. Mining Archive2597 - Huge Misc. Mining Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 60 pieces, included are billheads, letters, covers with corner advertising, map, deeds, publications and more. Some are: Night Hawk Mining Compan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t******2 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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20 Hardcover Coin Holders2598 - 20 Hardcover Coin Holders
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 compartments per page, 11 plastic storage pages. Date: Location: HWAC# 56559
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********3 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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