"Marvels of the West" 2024 January Auction

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Welcome to Holabird's 4 Day Auction
Thursday and Friday will be Timed Auctions.
Saturday and Sunday will be Live.

DAY 1:
Art (1000-1028)7
Native Americana (1028-1036)7
General Collectibles (1037-1103)8
Bottles (1104-1179)9
Tobacciana & General Store (1180-1190)10
Furnishings & 3D Items (1191-1197)10
Tools & Firearms (1198-1208)10
Military (1209-1217)11
Various Categories - Political, Music, Maps, Books, Sports, etc (1218-1375)11
Ephemera (1376-1449)14

DAY 2:
Numismatics (2000-2055)15
Mining (2056-2122)16
Stocks & Bonds (2123-2486)17
Transportation & RR (2487-2526)24
Philatelic (2527-2560)25

DAY 3:
Native Americana (3000-3097)26
Books (3098-3140)39
Maps (3140-3151)43
Photography (3152-3205)43
Ephemera (3206-3301)47
Bottles (3302-3569)54
General Collectibles (3570-3608)74
Art (3609-3643)77
Collectibles & Jewelry (3644-3657)81
Misc., Badges, Cowboy (3658-3673)81
Firearms & Military (3674-3716)82

DAY 4:
Minerals (4000-4027)88
Mining (4028-4084)92
Numismatic (4085-4140)97
Tokens (4141-4160)101
Philatelic & Postal History (4161-4183)103
Stocks & Bonds (4187-4445)105
Transportation, Including
Railroadiana (4446-4601)124
Sports & Toys (4602-4616)134

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Express RR Book (2)  [139500]2503 - Express RR Book (2) [139500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Primary item is a hardbound book titled The Science of Railways: Passenger, Baggage, Express and Mail Service. By Marshall M. Kirkman. Volum
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Great Lakes Area RR Ephemera, 25  [174454]2504 - Great Lakes Area RR Ephemera, 25 [174454]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 25 pieces of Great Lakes area doing business with Montana ephemera, c. 1879-1910. Includes Wabash etc. Bills of lading etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Locomotives For Sale Letterheads, 4, c. 1930's  [174556]2505 - Locomotives For Sale Letterheads, 4, c. 1930's [174556]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 c. 1930's selling locomotives letterheads. 1 from Bryan Dresser Trap Rock, Shakopee, MN with 3.25x4.5" photo. 3 Birmingham Rail & Loc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R********v.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Northern Pacific & Great Northern R'y Timetables Etc, 10  [174453]2507 - Northern Pacific & Great Northern R'y Timetables Etc, 10 [174453]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Northern Pacific and Great Northern Pacific Railway ephemera. 3 c. 1960's timetables. Assorted letterhead, receipt, telegram, 1903 instructions ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D*****6 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Oregon RR & Pullman's Palace Passes  [174567]2508 - Oregon RR & Pullman's Palace Passes [174567]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1902 Oregon Railroad & Navigation, 1894 Pullman's Palace Car Co-a few creases, bottom issue.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1870-71  [176050]2509 - Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1870-71 [176050]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Henry Poor. 3rd series. Spine plate is missing.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to 0***8 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1880  [176052]2510 - Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1880 [176052]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Henry Poor. Spine is cracked.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 240.00
Sold to d****z for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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RR Calendars, Modern (50+)  [122729]2511 - RR Calendars, Modern (50+) [122729]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of about 50 railroad calendars, all large size, from the 1990s. Very pictorial color calendars for the rail buff. about 12 x 14", some ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 75.00
Sold to r*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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RR Ephemera Assortment, 15  [174455]2512 - RR Ephemera Assortment, 15 [174455]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 15 pieces of doing business with Montana c. 1873-91 US railroad ephemera. US Express, Union Pacific, Pennsylvania RR, Missouri Pacific, Richmond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****6 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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RR Publications, 8 Different Books  [176051]2513 - RR Publications, 8 Different Books [176051]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Passenger Car Library volume 1 CB &Q, The Official Pullman-Standard Library, Vol 8 Rock Island, Volume 15 Western Railroads, Volume 13 Unio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*****n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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US RR Timetable Group, 11  [174461]2514 - US RR Timetable Group, 11 [174461]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 US railroad timetables, c. 1910-66. Nickel Rare Road, Pennsylvania, Rock Island, Burlington Route, Norfolk and WEstern, $00 Line.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to D*****6 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Westinghouse Air Brake Manual, 1932  [167705]2515 - Westinghouse Air Brake Manual, 1932 [167705]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1932-34 Westinghouse Air Brake Company illustrated manual of valves, compressors etc. Mechanical drawings and parts info. Binder spine has 4" l...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Fraudulent Automobile Stocks Correspondence 1929  [113627]2516 - Fraudulent Automobile Stocks Correspondence 1929 [113627]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. One is from the State of New York Department of Law and the other is a law firm in New York. Both are related to inquiries about the America
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Auto Storage Battery Care & Repair Book  1920  [169844]2517 - Auto Storage Battery Care & Repair Book 1920 [169844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By O.A. Witte 1920. This book covers the care and repair of the automobile storage battery; a third edition published in 1920 by O.A. Witte. The lead-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****W for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Cadillac Shop Manual & Acecssory Book, 1928 & 1942  [174553]2518 - Cadillac Shop Manual & Acecssory Book, 1928 & 1942 [174553]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1928 Cadillac Lasalle shop manual. 1942 Cadillac accessory data book.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Chevrolet Parts & Care Manuals, 4  [174551]2519 - Chevrolet Parts & Care Manuals, 4 [174551]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All Chevrolet. 1930 Flat rate time limits. 1935 and 1937 instructions. 1930 six cylinder master parts price list.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********5 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Hupmobile Model 6 & Essex Super Six Instr. Books  [174546]2520 - Hupmobile Model 6 & Essex Super Six Instr. Books [174546]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hupmobile Model S instruction brochure with folding lubrication chart. 1929 Essex Super Six, The Challenger instruction book, title page is missing to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Maserati Ghibli & Quattroporte Catalogs  [101733]2521 - Maserati Ghibli & Quattroporte Catalogs [101733]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nicely illustrated factory catalogs for the Maserati buff.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 19.50 - 50.00
 
 
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Santa Catalina Island Time Card  [174564]2522 - Santa Catalina Island Time Card [174564]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Feb. 15, no year, Santa Carolina Island time card, 6.5x4.25". Coast photo on verso. Santa Catalina Island California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Salt Lake Route Time Table, c. 1902  [174561]2523 - Salt Lake Route Time Table, c. 1902 [174561]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1902 San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad, Salt Lake Route timetable featuring fishing and sea bathing. 5.5x3", very fine. Santa Cat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to L******8 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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1882 Steamer Guide  [151184]2524 - 1882 Steamer Guide [151184]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 1882 Steamer Guide for European Steamship Agents. Information for Ocean Travelers. St. Louis, MO. Published by John J. Daly & Co., Stationers ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********5 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Clark's Cruises Booklet Pair & a Cover  [174563]2525 - Clark's Cruises Booklet Pair & a Cover [174563]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 c. 1910 Clark's Cruises booklets-Mediterranean and the Orient, and Around the Worlds with extra timetables, 3.25x6". 1909 advertising cov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Steamer Passes: Crosby & Cumberland 1919,1924  [160226]2526 - Steamer Passes: Crosby & Cumberland 1919,1924 [160226]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Crosby Transportation Company. "Crosby Line Steamers." Pass no. 175, issued for 1919 to Ivers Wilder. Black and red...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to R********v.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Colorado Checks, RN Stamps (14) c.1877-1918  [163024]2527 - Colorado Checks, RN Stamps (14) c.1877-1918 [163024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 Colorado checks from San Juan, Lake City, Silverton, Telluride, Ouray. Some with adhesive revenue stamps, c. 1877-1918. Colorado Gary Bracken
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*********m for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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California Bay Area Postal History Ephemera  [153172]2528 - California Bay Area Postal History Ephemera [153172]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Included: nice fully illustrated Palo Alto cover, 1911; 1914 cartoon political postcard; 1874 Santa Clara Flour Mills billhead; 1878 San Fr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Mariposa Mill RN Checks-Mackay & Fair Sigs 1870  [148216]2529 - Mariposa Mill RN Checks-Mackay & Fair Sigs 1870 [148216]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Rare Bonanza Kings pairing of Mariposa Mill Company Checks with RN-B16a imprinted revenue. 1) Check to Virginia & Gold Hill Water Co.,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j******U for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Philatelic Reference Books (4)  [135639]2530 - Philatelic Reference Books (4) [135639]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Philatelic Volumes: 1) 2006 U. s. First Day Cover Catalog; 2) A Guide to 19th Century United States Postmarks and Cancellations; 3) Catalog of U.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Covers w/History to Nevada 1865-96  [144285]2531 - Covers w/History to Nevada 1865-96 [144285]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1) Project Mercury First Day of Issue. Shows John Glenn doing desert training in Nevada. Signed by Glenn. Number 1 of 4. 2) Chinese cover
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******r for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Nev/Colo. C. T. Cover w/Black Jack Stamp 1868  [145826]2532 - Nev/Colo. C. T. Cover w/Black Jack Stamp 1868 [145826]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blue Nevada postmark is cut off at top. Blue target cancel. One green 10c Washington with an added 3c Black Jack stamp. The Philatelic Foundation rate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to P*****6 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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USS Macon Covers  [173220]2533 - USS Macon Covers [173220]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five covers from the air ship USS Macon ZRS-4. Built in Akron, Ohio and stationed at Moffett Field, Mare Island, California was lost at sea off of Big
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********5 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Harris Covers (5) c. 1908-10  [168595]2534 - Harris Covers (5) c. 1908-10 [168595]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 covers to Harris, MT c. 1908-10. 4 embossed, 1 red 2c adhesive stamp. Montana Harris Harris Montana
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Pictorial Postal History Covers w/Contents 1907-09  [175147]2535 - Pictorial Postal History Covers w/Contents 1907-09 [175147]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Covers w/contents. 2 are pictorial covers. 1) PICTORIAL Briggs, Cooper & Company. Image of Home Brand Peaches. St. Paul, Minn. 1908. Order in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35.00 - 70.00
Sold to a**********t for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Interesting Nevada Covers, 6, 1888-90  [174250]2536 - Interesting Nevada Covers, 6, 1888-90 [174250]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 interesting c. 1888-90 Nevada small covers. Aurora to Candeleria, Carson, Gold Hill, Hawthorne. Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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World War 2 French Cover & Letter 1943  [168115]2537 - World War 2 French Cover & Letter 1943 [168115]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1943 French cover and letter in neat script to LaPorte, CA from Peter. Perhaps he was a student in a monastery as there are religious tones in both en
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Zeppelin Postal Cover 1936  [132633]2538 - Zeppelin Postal Cover 1936 [132633]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Deutsche Luftpost Europa-Nordamerika Zeppelin Postal Cover 1936. Registered envelope air mailed by the Hindenburg from Europe to Fourth Avenue in New
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Bumler Art Cards from Germany (3)  [169590]2539 - Bumler Art Cards from Germany (3) [169590]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three nice art cards, "Havenstein", "Schapbach"Wnd "Markgraflerin". Women in fancy dress. All signed Bumler. Good cond...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Panama Canal Postcard Collection, 35  [174310]2540 - Panama Canal Postcard Collection, 35 [174310]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 35 Panama Canal postcards with some RPC's. Ships, landmarks, construction, steamer, alligator hunt, natives etc. Panama Panama Canal K...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C******5 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Napa Soda Springs Postcards (38)  [141292]2541 - Napa Soda Springs Postcards (38) [141292]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty-eight scenic postcards of Napa Soda Springs in Napa, California. Vintage general and rotunda views. The earliest card is postmarked in 1905 and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to S********e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Dunsmuir Calif PNC Frame Post Cards (6) 1915  [166404]2542 - Dunsmuir Calif PNC Frame Post Cards (6) 1915 [166404]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Framed post cards. Two postmarks : Sisson Ca. : Street level view: Castle Crags, S.P. depot and Hotel Weed, Mt. Shasta, Cave Springs,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Hawaii Postcards & Magazine c.1900-50  [170537]2543 - Hawaii Postcards & Magazine c.1900-50 [170537]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Philatelic - Postal History Hawaii
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*********m for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Idaho Postcard Collection, 15  [174311]2544 - Idaho Postcard Collection, 15 [174311]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 15 Idaho postcards with a few RPC's. Moscow, Twin Falls, Pocatello, Preston, Blackfoot, Weiser etc. Idaho Ken Prag Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d********8 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Michigan Post Cards (35) 1935-59  [170522]2545 - Michigan Post Cards (35) 1935-59 [170522]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 35. Divided backs, wht border and borderless, mostly linen era with some photo chrome. Some Curt Teich & Co. Postmarks : Jackson Mi., ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to R********v.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Montana Buffalo Panorama Postcard Duo  [175091]2546 - Montana Buffalo Panorama Postcard Duo [175091]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Montana panorama postcards, 3.5x11". Train load of buffalo enroute from Montana to Alberta, Canada.Old Time rin a river, center fold crease. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to f********n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Virginia City Poat Cards (40) 1906-56  [170494]2547 - Virginia City Poat Cards (40) 1906-56 [170494]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40. Two RPC's and two pre-split. Postmarks: Virginia City, Reno Nv., Gold Hill Nv., South River N.J. Great collection of Virginia Ci...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Milwaukee, WI Postcards  [176048]2548 - Milwaukee, WI Postcards [176048]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 30 mostly chromolitho Milwaukee postcards. Juneau Park, Washington Park, Mitchell Park and more Milwaukee Wisconsin Salvatore Falcone Colle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Buffalo and Mountain Sheep Postcards  [176044]2549 - Buffalo and Mountain Sheep Postcards [176044]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 60 RPC's and chromolitho buffalo and mountain sheep postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*******h for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Cats, Lion and Tiger Postcards  [176041]2550 - Cats, Lion and Tiger Postcards [176041]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 80 cat related postcards. RPC's and chromolitho Salvatore Falcone Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to C******5 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Dinosaurs and Elephant Postcards  [176047]2551 - Dinosaurs and Elephant Postcards [176047]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 40 elephant and dinosaur plus other zoo animal postcards. Includes JA Nugget in Sparks, NV elephant! A few RPC's, modern and chromolitho....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to m***p for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Farming Postcards  [176043]2552 - Farming Postcards [176043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 15 farming postcards-cotton, oranges etc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to C******5 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Fish and Aquatic Life Postcards  [176045]2553 - Fish and Aquatic Life Postcards [176045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 60 whale, fish, turtle, seahorse etc postcards. RPC, chromolitho and modern. Salvatore Falcone Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to C******5 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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