"March Madness" 2024 March Auction

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ATTENTION ALL BIDDERS!!!
DUE TO THE LIKELYHOOD OF A WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN NEVADA ON OUR ORIGINAL AUCTION DATES OF MARCH 2ND AND 3RD, AUCTION WILL BE MOVED TO THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND, MARCH 9TH AND 10TH.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!!!


Welcome to Holabird’s March Timed Auction taking place on March 9th & 10th.
We are thrilled to present to you a captivating array of treasures spanning a multitude of categories, promising something special for every collector! With over two thousand lots carefully curated for your consideration, we invite you to join us for this fun sale!


Art (1000-1106)
General Foreign (1107-1126)
Spoons & Flatware (1163-1169)
Glassware & Bottles (1170-1208)
Saloon & Tobacciana (1209-1219)
General Collectibles (1217-1242)
Tools (1243-1249)
Native Americana (1250-1275)
Cowboy (1276-1284)
Firearms-Weapons (1285-1294)
Military (1295-1306)
Political (1307-1313)
Fraternal Organizations (1314-1320)
Firefighting Memorabilia (1321-1323)
Ephemera (Geographically Sorted) (1324-1382)
Musical & Entertainment (1383-1396)
Sports (1397-1409)
Photography (1410-1432)
World's Fair / Expositions (1433-1434)
Maps, Antique (1435-1443)
Toys (1444-1457)
Books (1458-1483)
Numismatics (1484-1537)
Tokens & Medals (1538-1595)
Ingots (1597-1599)
Minerals (1600-1622)
Mining (1623-1664)
Mining Stocks (1665-1776)
Philatelic - Postcards (2000-2061)
Covers (2062-2068)
Stamps (2069-2077)
Wells Fargo & Express (2078-2094)
Transportation - Auto, Railroad & More (2095-2160)
Stocks & Bonds - Railroad (2161-2200)
Stocks & Bonds - Marine & Steamship (2201-2213)
Stocks & Bonds - Various Categories Incl; Banking, Agriculture & More (2214-2786)
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Walnut Creek Photos (2)   [173157]2166 - Walnut Creek Photos (2) [173157]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two early photos from Walnut Creek California. Included is a photo (7"x 9") of the towns first mayor Harry Spencer. He is sitting in the o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Yreka RailRoad Co. Stock 1889 [173392]2167 - Yreka RailRoad Co. Stock 1889 [173392]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Incorp. May 28 1888 State of Calif. #180, I/C, 25 shares of capital stock @ $25.00 ea. to Ames Detrick Jan 12,1889. Signed J. Chur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*********m for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Jamestown & Yosemite Railway Co. Stock [172209]2168 - Jamestown & Yosemite Railway Co. Stock [172209]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorp. Dec 31 1904. #93,U/U , dateline 190_. Shares $100 ea. Light brown border and print. Vignette top center of sunrise ( could be sunset ) w/mo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to L******8 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Northern California Railroad Stock Pair [177024]2169 - Northern California Railroad Stock Pair [177024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
U/I De Norte and Humboldt Railroad. Issued 1913 Medford and Crescent City Railway. California Ken Prag Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b***d for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Southern Pacific Switch Lock & Key [178229]2170 - Southern Pacific Switch Lock & Key [178229]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 1920s era switch lock from the Southern Pacific Railroad. Has key and about a 6: chain attached. It measures 3"x 3" and is in decent co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to H*****0 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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SP Railroad Switch Lock [178230]2171 - SP Railroad Switch Lock [178230]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 1920s era switch lock from the Southern Pacific Railroad. Has key and about a 6: chain attached. It measures 3"x 3" and is in decent co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p****s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Railroad Broadside Plus (5) [177970]2172 - Railroad Broadside Plus (5) [177970]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Broadside advertising a special Labor Day Excursion in the late 1890s or early 1900s by The Denver, Northwestern & Pacific Railway. It measures...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to D********0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Colorado Railroad Ephemera, 4 [178073]2173 - Colorado Railroad Ephemera, 4 [178073]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1906 Pike's Peak By Rail brochure. 2x Silverton Northern RR tickets, Magma Arizona RR Ticket, all 3 are 1.25x2.25". Colorado
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Colorado Railroad Stocks [176407]2174 - Colorado Railroad Stocks [176407]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three Colorado railroad stock certificates: 1) The Rio Grande Southern, railroad vignette, issued July 1896 to O. A. Olmsted for 100 shares; ho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p****s for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Railroad Annual Pass Leather Holder [155813]2175 - Railroad Annual Pass Leather Holder [155813]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Railroad pass holder for JH Henley, Rome, GA (inscribed in gold). Leather, 4.5 x 3" Opens accordion style. Great railroad collectible to comple...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Central of Georgia Railway Co [143714]2176 - Central of Georgia Railway Co [143714]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cancelled $1,000 Consolidated Mortgage 5% Gold Registered Bond issued to Fannie M. Wood on Oct 26, 1899 signed by secretary and president for Central
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********h for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Georgia Rail Road & Banking Co. Stock w/RN [143715]2177 - Georgia Rail Road & Banking Co. Stock w/RN [143715]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
26 cancelled shares of Georgia Rail Road & Banking Co cert. #6889 issued to Joel N. Freeman exec of Thos W. Freeman @ $100 each dated June 1, 18...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to T********4 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Idaho Railroad Stocks (23) [143700]2178 - Idaho Railroad Stocks (23) [143700]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
23 certificates. 18 Idaho & Washington Northern Railroad, 9 issued/cancelled, 9 unissued, Nicely engraved black border, green embossed corp sea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to t******2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Egg Cup from Northwestern RR [176367]2179 - Egg Cup from Northwestern RR [176367]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original Chicago Northwestern Systems Railroad egg cup. It measures about 2" wide by 2.5" tall. In great condition. Please see photos fo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********t.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Elizabeth & Paducah Railroad Bond with DuPont Signature [176603]2180 - Elizabeth & Paducah Railroad Bond with DuPont Signature [176603]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U, no coupons, Elizabeth & Paducah Rail Road 1873 $100 gold bond with signature of Antoine Bidermann DuPont. Signed as B. Dupont. He was a cou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Baltimore and Yorktown Turnpike Road Stock, 1881 [177102]2181 - Baltimore and Yorktown Turnpike Road Stock, 1881 [177102]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/C 1881 Baltimore and Yorktown Turnpike Road stock, Left stain. Maryland Ken Prag Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T********4 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Boston Elevated Railway Co. Receipt [143719]2182 - Boston Elevated Railway Co. Receipt [143719]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cancelled on January 29, 1900 receipt number 2353 dated January 18, 1898 for purchase of two share of Boston Elevated Railway Company by Mrs. Lucy A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********h for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Boston Railroad Stock Certificates [176404]2183 - Boston Railroad Stock Certificates [176404]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two early railroad stock certificates: 1) Boston and Providence Railroad Corporation Bond No. 28 for $1000, October 4th 1849. Railroad vignette; hand
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****1 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Prints [148515]2184 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Prints [148515]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four oak framed prints by Andrew Saar, c. 1977 depicting the Virginia & Truckee railroad, and a copy of a Virginia & Truckee RR bond. Prin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Eureka Nevada Railway Ephemera, 6, Rare [178090]2185 - Eureka Nevada Railway Ephemera, 6, Rare [178090]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare ephemera from this short lived railway. 2 4x6.5" photos. 4 different tickets. Eureka Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to M*********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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