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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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
Bidding Has Concluded
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
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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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Enola Gay Collection (Original)2123 - Enola Gay Collection (Original)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 photo of the Enola Gay (#82) with Paul W. Tibbets, Pilot standing in front of plane. Photo is clear no note of condition issue. 10" x 8"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M********y for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Enola Gay Items2124 - Enola Gay Items
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed items from the Enola Gay. 1) framed biographical sketch with two inserts of the five people on the plane; 2) large print called Hostile Sky by
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Enola Gay and Bock's Car B-29 Prints with Tibbets Signature2125 - Enola Gay and Bock's Car B-29 Prints with Tibbets Signature
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two large professionally framed, triple matted prints approximately 24" x 36" with autographs of the Enola Gay crew which bombed Hiroshima...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to M********y for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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WW 2 Shell Art Candlestick Holders (pair)2126 - WW 2 Shell Art Candlestick Holders (pair)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of shell art candlestick holders made of brass. If you collect ammunition, collect shell art, are a WW 2 history buff; a machinist, or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to M****4 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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World War II Marine Corp Framed Sword2127 - World War II Marine Corp Framed Sword
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sword with scabbard. Scroll work 'U. S. Marines.' Under gold gilt handle it says 'F J /HEi8E---RGER / Washington.' (Entire informati...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S**********r for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Adolf Hitler, World War II, Ephemera2128 - Adolf Hitler, World War II, Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29. 1) Twelve unused propaganda postcards. All text is in German. Three show Hitler. The rest are of soldiers and imagery. 2) Seventeen black-a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Kings of the Battlefield by W. Sanford Ramey2129 - Kings of the Battlefield by W. Sanford Ramey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kings of the Battlefield by W. Sanford Ramey, Illustrated, Philadelphia: Aetna Publishing Co., 1884. This piece is 525 pages and covers: I Napoleon Bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to p*******m for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Four US War / Military Stereoviews2130 - Four US War / Military Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four different. 1) Two World War Keystone views showing the Graf zeppelin and a crashed zeppelin being inspected by French troops. 2) Two diffe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to a****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Small Brass Cannon2131 - Small Brass Cannon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a small cannon, suitable for a desk ornament, or...? Overall,the carriage measures 15" with the actual cannon coming in at 12 3/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b********g.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Military Badges and Ribbons2132 - Military Badges and Ribbons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains battle ribbons, collar buttons and campaign ribbons. All appear in good condition. Nice little collection. Date: Location: HWA
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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A Military and Naval Encyclopaedia by Wilhelm2133 - A Military and Naval Encyclopaedia by Wilhelm
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover, 1386pp. 1879. 6.5" x 4.75", front cover is warped. Date: Location: HWAC# 56536
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to b***p for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Review of Organizations and Operations of Guardia Nacional de Nicaragua2134 - Review of Organizations and Operations of Guardia Nacional de Nicaragua
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Softcover. By direction of the US Marine Corps, reports of Nicaraguan operations. 465 pp, binder clip secured. Front and rear cover are cracked. Date
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to c**********a for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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US Military Ship Ephemera Collection2135 - US Military Ship Ephemera Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 80+ items related to US military ships. Most of the group is composed of black-and-white photos of varying sizes, from 6 x10" to 1.5 x 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********o for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Stack's Catalogs from John J Ford Coin Collection (20)2136 - Stack's Catalogs from John J Ford Coin Collection (20)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 auction catalogs from Stacks selling the John. J Ford collection. 20 volumes, catalogs have wavy bends from storage. Date: Location: HWAC# 56
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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General US Coin Library2137 - General US Coin Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
30 mostly hardcover US coin reference books. Date: Location: HWAC# 571408
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Gold Coins of the World by Friedberg 6 Volumes2138 - Gold Coins of the World by Friedberg 6 Volumes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 hardcover 1st edition volumes of Gold Coins of the World, complete from 600 AD to The Present. Date: Location: HWAC# 56569
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p*******m for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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4 Foreign Coin Hardcover Books2139 - 4 Foreign Coin Hardcover Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Catalogo De Las Onzas De America Independiente by Lopez-Chavez 88pp, Catalogo De La Espanola by Lopez-Chavez 168pp, Catalogo De Boblon Dos Escudos by
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Gold Coin Library (5)2140 - Gold Coin Library (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold Coins by Federal Coin and Currency Inc, Schlumberger's European Gold Coins Guide Book, SBV Zurich Sept. 1995, Historic Gold Coins of the Wo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*********r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2141 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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American Pioneer Coinage (19)2142 - American Pioneer Coinage (19)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19 books, (2 hardback books) 17 paperback books, including The Brasher Bulletin Newsletters. Hardback book of Private Gold Coins and Patterns o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l****1 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Penny Whimsy by Sheldon2143 - Penny Whimsy by Sheldon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Penny Whimsy, A Revision of American Cents 1793-1814. Hardcover 340 pp, 51 plates, 1958 Date: Location: HWAC# 56542
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****4 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Gold Coin Library(4)2144 - Gold Coin Library(4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Soft cover Standard Catalog of World Gold Coins by Krause et al. Hardcovers Gold Coins of Europe by Schulmberger, Gold Coins of the World by Friedberg
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Miscellaneous Coins & Tokens2145 - Miscellaneous Coins & Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tokens and Coins, Israeli coins, US Coins, Indians, Lincolns. Date: Location: United States HWAC# 56765
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Washington Quarter Collection2146 - Washington Quarter Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group consists of a main collection in a world coin library, Dance Co. album. Only missing the 32-D, 38 and 1940. Also contains a backup box arra
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 6******n for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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Coins of Israel Sets2147 - Coins of Israel Sets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Coins of Israel sets with 14 different coins from 1949-1957; Israel 1970 postal and coin set; two sets of 1988 Piefort Mint 's "Coins ...
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Yitzhak Rabin Commemorative Coin Sets2148 - Yitzhak Rabin Commemorative Coin Sets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Invoice dated 2012 shows a price of $1898 for each of these three coin sets. Two silver pieces and one gold piece. 22 carat (16.96 grams). Two sets o
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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