"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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Fernley Train Depot RPC [178096]2050 - Fernley Train Depot RPC [178096]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Real Photo Postcard of Fernley S P train depot, unused. Fernley Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*****l for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Goldfield Hotel Real Photo PC EARLY & RARE! [143720]2051 - Goldfield Hotel Real Photo PC EARLY & RARE! [143720]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c1906. Goldfield Hotel Real Photo Postcard. Nevada. Very Early Welch & Tune photograph of the Goldfield Hotel. Extra rare! Goldfield Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*********d for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Lovelock Railroad Postcard Trio [178018]2052 - Lovelock Railroad Postcard Trio [178018]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Lovelock railroad real photo postcards. Passenger photo has bent and small tear upper right. Lovelock Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*****l for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Sparks, NV Postcard, 1910 [177988]2053 - Sparks, NV Postcard, 1910 [177988]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1910 postcard of Southern Pacific's shops in the Rail City, Sparks, NV. Sparks Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to S********e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Deeth, NV Postcard, 1912 [177855]2054 - Deeth, NV Postcard, 1912 [177855]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1912 Deeth, NV birdseye view postcard with Deeth postmark. Deeth New Brunswick
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to s*****l for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Lindbergh Take Off RPC [177776]2055 - Lindbergh Take Off RPC [177776]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lindbergh postcard showing the moments before he took off from Roosevelt Field at 7:52 am on May 20, 1927. It is blank on the reverse. Please see pho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r********n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Chewelah Real Photo Postcard [143704]2056 - Chewelah Real Photo Postcard [143704]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chewelah Postcard c1800s. One RPC with horse drawn carriage & people standing around store front. Chewelah Washington
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****d for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo  Postcards (17) [143705]2057 - Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo Postcards (17) [143705]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 AYPE 1909 Postcards including a leather postcard and two real photo post cards. Real photo cards include exterior of the Mining & Manu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Baseball Real Photo Postcard, 1908 [177856]2058 - Baseball Real Photo Postcard, 1908 [177856]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1908 Ogden, UT cancel real photo postcard of Galco baseball team. Wrinkles, please inspect.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to j*****d for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Halloween Embossed Postcard Trio [178359]2059 - Halloween Embossed Postcard Trio [178359]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 embossed Halloween postcards, all with pumpkins and in color.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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So. Cal. National Bank Postcards (20) 1908-21 [176437]2060 - So. Cal. National Bank Postcards (20) 1908-21 [176437]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 20 Southern California national bank postcards, plus one ephemera. Includes: Color chromolithograph PC's (8), four with stamps, postmar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****d for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Hawaii Philatelic Group [176646]2061 - Hawaii Philatelic Group [176646]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five pieces of Hawaiian philatelics: two 1881 postal cards with Akahi Meneta printed by American Bank Note Company; one unused, the other a rec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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San Jose & Twain First Day Covers Plus [177969]2062 - San Jose & Twain First Day Covers Plus [177969]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First day cover commemorating the centennial of San Jose, California. a first day cover saluting American folklore with a medallion featuring Samuel C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 0*******a for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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U.S. First Day Covers, 1990-94, (100) [177253]2063 - U.S. First Day Covers, 1990-94, (100) [177253]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 US First Day Covers, 1990-94 with ArtCraft cachets. Some with dual issued stamps.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*********m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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California Covers with Letters, 12, c. 1895-97 [177852]2064 - California Covers with Letters, 12, c. 1895-97 [177852]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 California covers and billheads c. 1895-97. Related to S R Buford, merchant in Virginia City, MT. California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*******3 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Covers to Ithaca, New York, 18 [176628]2065 - Covers to Ithaca, New York, 18 [176628]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
18 covers to Ithaca, NY. Rare red San Francisco cancel on verso with Mt. Fuji on obverse. 4 Oxford, GB cancels. 2 "per Steamer Davis", San...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*******3 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Naylox Covers Pair, Scarce. 1889 [176892]2066 - Naylox Covers Pair, Scarce. 1889 [176892]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 scarce Naylox, Klamath County covers, c. 1889 with 2c green Washington stamps. Naylox Oregon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to g*****8 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Advertising, A45 & A46 Covers, Incl. Cachet (19) [176501]2067 - Advertising, A45 & A46 Covers, Incl. Cachet (19) [176501]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1870-85 A45 and A46 covers with Midwest cancels-bullseye, 5 line grid, stippled, crossed lines, negative X etc. in blue and black ink. Special cach
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*******3 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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World War Two Postal Covers [143402]2068 - World War Two Postal Covers [143402]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25 postal covers from World War Two. U. S. Forces in the Virgin Islands, U.S. Army Postal Service, Fort McClellan Alabama and others.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*******3 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Bank of La Porte Checks w/RNDs (50) [176500]2069 - Bank of La Porte Checks w/RNDs (50) [176500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 c. 1875-76 Bank of La Porte checks with RN D imprinted revenues. Classic man and mining car vignette. Jann Garvis Collection. La Porte Cali
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****6 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Bank of La Porte Checks w/RNGs, 100 [176462]2070 - Bank of La Porte Checks w/RNGs, 100 [176462]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 c. 1877 Bank of La Porte checks in holders with imprinted RN G's. Classic man and mining car vignette. Jann Garvis Collection. La Po...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****6 for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Bank of Napa Check with RNC, 1876 [178045]2071 - Bank of Napa Check with RNC, 1876 [178045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1876 Bank of Napa check with imprinted RNC. Upper right ink stain. Napa California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to S********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Pacific States Almanac & Circular on Stamps  1863 [157338]2072 - Pacific States Almanac & Circular on Stamps 1863 [157338]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pacific States Almanac & Circular on Stamps 1863. Lists changes to obtaining stamps. From Leonard & Seaman on corner to 4th & J street....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Non Mining Stocks with Revenue Stamps, 4 [177650]2073 - Non Mining Stocks with Revenue Stamps, 4 [177650]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued-1867 Odd Fellows of Sacramento with brown 25c Washington POA, 1871 Capital Woolen with brown 25c Washington insurance, 1899 Western investment
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to s********t for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Bank of California Check with RNB, 1874 [178046]2074 - Bank of California Check with RNB, 1874 [178046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1874 Bank of California check with imprinted RND in Buff, Yerington sig. Unlisted color in Castinholtz book. Virginia City Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to S********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Gould & Curry Silver Mining Check with RNB, 1869 [178047]2075 - Gould & Curry Silver Mining Check with RNB, 1869 [178047]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1869 Gould & Curry Silver check with imprinted RNB. Virginia City Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to S********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Tobacco Tax IRS Stamps, 11 Different [176503]2076 - Tobacco Tax IRS Stamps, 11 Different [176503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 different IRS tobacco tax stamps, c. 1902-26. See photo. Tobacco Collectors - We have some great items in our Tobacciana Section!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Stamps of China 1999 [178262]2077 - Stamps of China 1999 [178262]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 90 stamps from the People's Republic of China contained in a 11"x 13" hardcover vo9lume with slide in case. Please see photos for...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to m***p for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Wells Fargo Express Cancellation Stamp [156406]2078 - Wells Fargo Express Cancellation Stamp [156406]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Facsimile brass Wells Fargo Express cancellation stamp. Wells Fargo Express/347/Bisbee, Ariz. 3". (Should say Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Expr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to H*****0 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Wells Fargo Canvas Express Bag [178260]2079 - Wells Fargo Canvas Express Bag [178260]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A canvas bag from Wells Fargo & Company Express. It appears to be pre-1912, as the Arizona Territory "AT" is stenciled on it. It meas...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Wells Fargo Check, 1867 [178028]2080 - Wells Fargo Check, 1867 [178028]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1867 Wells Fargo & Co. check. Finger print in ink. Carson City Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d**********2 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Wells Fargo Gold Hill Check, 1863 [176474]2081 - Wells Fargo Gold Hill Check, 1863 [176474]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1863 Nevada Territory Wells Fargo & Co. check, datelined Gold Hill, NT. 5c brown Washington adhesive revenue stamp. Jann Garvis Collection. Gol...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to S********e for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Holladay Overland Mail & Express Checks and Receipt, 3 [176476]2082 - Holladay Overland Mail & Express Checks and Receipt, 3 [176476]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Virginia City c. 1860's joined unissued checks. c. 1860's unissued receipt. Virginia City Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Wells Fargo Comstock Check, 1862 [178027]2083 - Wells Fargo Comstock Check, 1862 [178027]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1862 Wells Fargo & Co Virginia City check. Virginia City Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to S********e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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American Express Transport Pass, 1906 [176893]2084 - American Express Transport Pass, 1906 [176893]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1906 American Express free of charge transport pass issued to D T Mervine, superintendent. Oregon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*******d for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Adam's Express, Appleton's Journal   Ephemera Group  1874-1928 [157331]2085 - Adam's Express, Appleton's Journal Ephemera Group 1874-1928 [157331]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) The Appleton Journal is dated 1874. Includes article on the new Harvard and Women in Civil Service. 2) Unused Adam's Express 188...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*******r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Adams Express Ephemera, 4 [177727]2086 - Adams Express Ephemera, 4 [177727]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Adams Express-2 COD covers, 1917-18. 2 receipts. Jann Garvis Estate.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Adams Express Pass Trio [176894]2087 - Adams Express Pass Trio [176894]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 different Adams Express free transport passes. 1889 on backing, 1898, 1916.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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American Steamboat Co. Pass 1873 [176896]2088 - American Steamboat Co. Pass 1873 [176896]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1873 American Steamboat Co. pass. Issued to E G Wescott, Adams Express.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Globe Express Pass, 1912 [176895]2089 - Globe Express Pass, 1912 [176895]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1912 Global Express free of charge pass issued to D T Mervine, Wells Fargo superintendent.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Padlock - Western Union  [178233]2090 - Padlock - Western Union [178233]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Western Union Telegraph Company padlock and key. It measures 2.5"x 3" and has an 11" chain. In nice condition and appears to be funct...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to S********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Railroad & Stage and Express Letterhead Pair [176504]2091 - Railroad & Stage and Express Letterhead Pair [176504]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1887 Carson's Stage and Express-lower tape repair. 1904 Colorado Midland Railway Company's Eating Houses with the Indian vignette that they ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******r for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Railroad Passes Issued to Wells Fargo Supt., 3 [176897]2092 - Railroad Passes Issued to Wells Fargo Supt., 3 [176897]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 railroad passes issued to Wells Fargo Supt, D T Mervine. 1909 and 1918 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy. 1918 International and Great Northern.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*******o for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Wells Fargo & Co Express Key and ID Card (1887) [177987]2093 - Wells Fargo & Co Express Key and ID Card (1887) [177987]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1887 Wells Fargo & Co. Express will carry packages card and W.F & C O. brass key, 1.75". Since listing, we have received numerous comme...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Wells Fargo Collection [178022]2094 - Wells Fargo Collection [178022]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
G G Greenawalt Railway Express Agency badge, 3x3", he was a Commercial Agent in Mojave Desert, and a set of his business cards. 5 year service ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to M*********n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Express/Drayage Stocks, 4 [177429]2095 - Express/Drayage Stocks, 4 [177429]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
U/I-Summit Trucking, Archer Transport and Express. Issued-1892 People's Transfer, 1876 New England Transfer. Ken Prag Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Skowhegan and Lake Stage Stockholder Meeting Notice, 1852 [178075]2096 - Skowhegan and Lake Stage Stockholder Meeting Notice, 1852 [178075]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Notice of stockholders meeting, June 8th, 1852. This is a Maine stage, Kingsbury signature is not David Kingsbury of Kingsbury Grade, NV. Maine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Towanda to Montrose Way-Bill, 1843 [177667]2097 - Towanda to Montrose Way-Bill, 1843 [177667]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unused Towanda to Montrose and back waybill. Could be for Pennsylvania, Kansas or Colorado.Stage vignette, 6x7.75". MacKenzie Collect...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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San Francisco Bus Destination Roll Signs (2) [171044]2098 - San Francisco Bus Destination Roll Signs (2) [171044]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of San Francisco bus destination roll signs, made of plastic coated cloth with metal edges. One is 2 feet wide by approx. 19 feet. The other is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a****a for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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US, Canadian & British Bus Ephemera [143707]2099 - US, Canadian & British Bus Ephemera [143707]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: timetables and schedules; Scenic Highways brochure; two "First Trip" covers; nineteen great photos of various buses.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to R********v.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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