May 2018 Americana, Railroad, Mining, & More Auction

Auction Details

Welcome to our May 2018 auction! This four-day sale has close to 3,000 lots in the following collecting categories: Native Americana, Cowboy & Western, Mining, Tokens, Numismatics, Bottles, General Americana, Railroadiana, and a large Bargain/Dealer Specials section.

Highlights include:

*Our first offering of tokens from a prominent Texas Collection.

*A new batch of railroad passes from the Potter Collection.

*A Mining section that features a new group of territorial Nevada stock certificates as well as rare California, Montana, Arizona, and Colorado pieces.

*A Cowboy section with spurs, bits, ephemera, and two incredible Pawnee Bill Wild West Show posters.

*Baskets, pottery, jewelry, rugs, points, art, and more in our Native Americana section.

*California soda bottles and rare Nevada medicine bottles.

*Numismatics incl. US and world coins, currency, scrip, medals, and other exonumia.

*Ephemera from the Al Adams Collection, Potter Collection, and Prag Collection including early US and world maps; Montana fort & Indian trader documents & early Montana mining pieces; early Idaho documents; Western postcards and postal history with a focus on Arizona; plus rare pieces from California, Nevada, Oregon, and more.

*A large Bargain/Dealer Section featuring both entry-level collectibles and large dealer lots ideal for resale. Our philosophy for this section is to help beginning collectors start their collections and to restock dealer inventories, therefore helping grow the collecting community as a whole.

Full Auction Schedule

Day One (May 7th, 2018) (Lots 1000-1734)
Native Americana (1000-1172)
Baskets
Pottery
Jewelry
Rugs & Weavings
Beadwork & Clothing
Points, Tools, & Weaponry
Art
Ephemera & Books
Cowboy & Western (1173-1264)
Spurs
Bits
Clothing
Buffalo Bill / Pawnee Bill
Ephemera
Mining (1265-1734)
Artifacts (Lighting, Signs, Explosives, Hard Goods)
Ephemera (Geographic Sort)


Day Two (May 8th, 2018) (Lots 2000-2754)
Tokens (2000-2249)
Numismatics (2250-2379)
Medals
Coins
Currency & Scrip
Ephemera
World’s Fairs & Expositions (2380-2406)
Gaming (2407-2431)
Bottles (2432-2654)
Insulators
Soda
Medicine
Misc.
Saloon, Brewing, Cigar, & Tobacco (2655-2718)
Beer & Brewing
Cigar & Tobacco
Jewelry (2719-2754)

Day Three (May 9th, 2018) (Lots 3000-3730)
General Americana

Day Four (May 10th, 2018) (Lots 4000-4752)
Railroadiana (4000-4189)
Passes
Ephemera
Bargains & Dealer Specials (4190-4752)
Gen. Americana
Mining
Numismatics
Tokens
Railroad
Postal


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Engraved Matchcase2715 - Engraved Matchcase
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two inches tall and 3/4" wide, metal matchcase with "A" engraved at top on one side and "F" on the back. HWAC# 61605 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*******s for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2716 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Match Case2717 - Match Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Engraved metal match case. 2 3/4 inches tall, 1 1/2 inches wide. The Letter "J" is engraved on one side. HWAC# 48628 Date: Locat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to B********R for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Match Case2718 - Match Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Engraved match case with the initials "F.C.W." on one side. 2 1/4 x 1 inch. HWAC# 48629 Date: Location:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*******s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Pearl Cuff Links2719 - Pearl Cuff Links
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.25". Show off that tux! HWAC# 48445 Date: Location:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to H****o for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Three Fine 14K Gold Bracelets2720 - Three Fine 14K Gold Bracelets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three fine 14K gold bracelets: one with small gold heart; two others are fine simple chains. 4.3g HWAC# 45606 Date: Location:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to g********u for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Vintage A. Vogeli Pocket Watch2721 - Vintage A. Vogeli Pocket Watch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vogeli was probably a jeweler. Watch is open face, gold engraved back. Good condition. HWAC# 58836 Date: Location: Jackson, California
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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14K Cased Ladies Pocket Watch2722 - 14K Cased Ladies Pocket Watch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
American Watch Co. Waltham, Royal. Beautifully engraved with floral designs.14K gold solid Hunter case. Does not run, but is in beautiful condition. P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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10 Vintage Elgin Pocket Watches2723 - 10 Vintage Elgin Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 10K gold case, face and numerals in gold, very good condition; five others may be 10K gold; four with gold color face; others gold filled or plated
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
 
 
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10 Vintage Elgin Pocket Watches2724 - 10 Vintage Elgin Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All open face,2 w/missing face plates. One Railway watch has watch fob of brass with penny set in it. Some gold filled. Please Inspect. HWAC# 5884
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Four Vintage Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watches2725 - Four Vintage Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 men's open face pocket watches. Cases are solid coin silver. Two are key wound. c. 1870's. All are probably railway watches. HWAC# 588...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Vintage Elgin Set w/Emerald2726 - Vintage Elgin Set w/Emerald
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Probably 14K gold, blue enameled circle lines on front and back, Emerald set in star on back. Early 1900's, Hunter style, working. Lovely piece....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9***6 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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7 Vintage Elgin Men's Pocket Watches2727 - 7 Vintage Elgin Men's Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All are large size watches, ranging from late 1800's to early 1900's. Some silver. Please inspect. HWAC# 58821 Date: Location:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Five Vintage Elgin Pocket Watches2728 - Five Vintage Elgin Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three are railway grade. Three gold plated. Please inspect. HWAC# 58838 Date: Location:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 3***6 for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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10 Vintage Hamilton Pocket Watches2729 - 10 Vintage Hamilton Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All are open face. Two are Railway Special, gold plated. Three are Art Deco 14k gold. Several are gold plated. Two watches include chains. Great group
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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12 Vintage Men's Pocket Watches2730 - 12 Vintage Men's Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: two Imgraham, one Viceroy with chain and one Sturdy with chain; S.U.F.; Croton; Chronometer; Admiral; Hampden Watch Co.; South Bend; A M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to B*******0 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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4 Men's Wrist Watches2731 - 4 Men's Wrist Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Vintage Elgin with Native American designed band--Thunderbirds of turquoise and coral chips, silver; 2) Luminor GMT Panera, 2006, exclusive men&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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4 Vintage Illinois Pocket Watches2732 - 4 Vintage Illinois Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All are open face, one face plate missing. Gold plated, one in good condition, others are not. HWAC# 58830 Date: Location:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*****T for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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5 Gold Ladies Pocket Watches2733 - 5 Gold Ladies Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 5 small gold pocket watches, not currently working. 1. ornate case, Elgin, 14kt case, 15 jewels, sn15805860, 1.4" diameter. 2)Hampden...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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6 Vintage Gold Ladies Open Face Watches2734 - 6 Vintage Gold Ladies Open Face Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: Elgin octagonal pocket watch, another octagonal gold watch, no watchmaker name; Illinois gold pocket watch; Waltham gold pocket watch, g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*******0 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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8 Gold Pocket Watches2735 - 8 Gold Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 gold pocket watches, 1) Elgin Natl. sn 3843173, gold filled?, 2.15" diam, nw; 2) South Bend, panama model,17j, sn411; 3) waltham, octagonal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to B*******0 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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8 Vintage Ladies Pocket Watches2736 - 8 Vintage Ladies Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: One gold filled engraved case Betsy Ross pocket watch. Porcelain dial, stem set and wind, 7 jewel movement; Two Elgin gold watches, both
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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8 Vintage Men's Pocket Watches2737 - 8 Vintage Men's Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Open face lot includes: E. Howard Watch Co.; Arnex Railway,17 jewel, includes chain and penknife; J.W. Benson, London; Hamilton, 17 jewel; Bulova, go
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to c*****T for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Eight Vintage Gold Pocket Watches2738 - Eight Vintage Gold Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great group of different men's pocket watches: Six, 10K-14K gold, have gold color faces: two with gold hands--Gruen Very-Thin and Bulova; others...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Eight Vintage Gold Pocket Watches2739 - Eight Vintage Gold Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Men's open face watches: five are Elgin, gold filled or gold plated, one with gold hands and design. Two Waltham, one gold filled with horse hea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Five Vintage 14K Gold Pocket Watches2740 - Five Vintage 14K Gold Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All are closed. Two Elgin pocket watches, hunting cases, very nice engraving on both. One Waltham, 14K gold filled. One Rockford 14K gold filled, beau
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S******1 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Five Vintage 14K Gold Pocket Watches2741 - Five Vintage 14K Gold Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Waltham double hunter sidewinder pocket watch with roman numeral dial. Needs servicing. Movement serial #8156369. Model 1883. Production year 1898.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to B********R for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Group Vintage Men's Pocket Watches2742 - Group Vintage Men's Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All open face. Three Waltham, gold filled, two w/gold color faces, one has gold hands. Two Hamilton, gold plated, one with gold hands. One Elgin, gold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Seven Gold Ladies Pocket Watches2743 - Seven Gold Ladies Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful group of watches: Four are Waltham. One is AWC Waltham, gold, very small size. One is U.S. Watch Co. Waltham. Very elaborate engraved gold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Six Vintage Gold Pocket Watches2744 - Six Vintage Gold Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Elgin Natl Pocket Watch, Roman numerals, gold minute dots, pink center color. Dial and movement signed Elgin, case Union. Case is in extremely shar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Six Vintage Ladies Gold Pocket Watches2745 - Six Vintage Ladies Gold Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Elgin ladies 14K gold pocket watches. Hunter style, roman numeral faces. One missing a hand and face plate cover. One Waltham. One Illinois. One
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Three Ladies Pocket Watches2746 - Three Ladies Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Paul Peugeot, Extime, Swiss Made. 2) Vintage Colibri Gold Tone. 3) Arnex gold tone, elaborate face withhold and pink design. HWAC# 58832 Date
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to j********1.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Two Gold Ladies Pocket Watches2747 - Two Gold Ladies Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) AWC Waltham gold with diamond set in case, Enamel painting on engraved area damaged. Top hanger missing. 2) Golden Eagle Jewelry Store, A. Dobrowsk
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to B*******0 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Two Ladies Waltham Hunters Watches2748 - Two Ladies Waltham Hunters Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both watches are 14K gold, nicely engraved. Watches are similar. Good condition; please inspect. HWAC# 58828 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Two Vintage Waltham Men's Pocket Watches2749 - Two Vintage Waltham Men's Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 17 jewel, gold plated, heavily used, surface very worn. Face glass is cracked. 2) Gold plated, nice concentric pattern on case. Both are encased wa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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6 Waltham Pocket Watches2750 - 6 Waltham Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six different Walthams: one modern, gold-filled with chain; one w/ gold hands, plated, worn; one missing face, gold filled; one gold filled, back engr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Vintage Waltham Men's Closed Pocket Watches2751 - Vintage Waltham Men's Closed Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Ornate 14K gold Waltham pocket watch, with chain, hunting configuration, face cover loose. 2) Gold Waltham men's pocket watch, hunter configu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to c****n for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Vintage Waltham Pocket Watches2752 - Vintage Waltham Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five vintage Waltham men's open face pocket watches: 1) Silver, white enamel dial with black Roman numbers and the 24 hour dial in the center tr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Vintage Ladies Gold Open Face Pocket Watches2753 - Vintage Ladies Gold Open Face Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four includes: 1) Vintage Waltham CWC Co. ladies rose gold pocket watch. Back embossed with a rabbit and flowers; 2) Vintage Nastrix Ladies gol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 650.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Vintage New York Standard Watch Co. Pocket Watch2754 - Vintage New York Standard Watch Co. Pocket Watch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage New York Standard Watch Co. Pocket Watch w/ hand carved gold filled case, c.1900. Fob attached with clip. Beautiful timepiece. HWAC# 58824
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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"Souvenir of North Western Alaska" by O. D. Goetze3000 - "Souvenir of North Western Alaska" by O. D. Goetze
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c1904. 70 pages. 11 x 8". Focus is on Native American life, animal life, water, ice, boating, Nome and mining. Condition is poor to good. One p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 4*******x for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Cute Alaska Souvenir Shovel and Pick3001 - Cute Alaska Souvenir Shovel and Pick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shovel is 8.25" long. Tip has been chipped. Pick is in great condition. Whale bone? Ivory? HWAC# 62202 Date: Location: Nome, Alaska
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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The Alaskan Newspaper, Vol. VI3002 - The Alaskan Newspaper, Vol. VI
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4pp edition with local news and interesting pictorial ads. Large tears and lower right corner of front page is detached and included. HWAC# 61352
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g***s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Charles Hill Wanted for "Cohabitating in a State of Fornication"3003 - Charles Hill Wanted for "Cohabitating in a State of Fornication"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
With Annie Hill! Dismissed in 1912 after Charles disappeared and was never seen again. Four legal documents, three handwritten notes, and two envelope
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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"Souvenir of Alaska and Yukon Territory" by Hegg Photo Journey!3004 - "Souvenir of Alaska and Yukon Territory" by Hegg Photo Journey!
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1902 copyright by E. A. Hegg of Seattle, Washington. 126 pages full of photographs. Shows life in the city, in the country, on the water and on the sn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to r********p.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Alaska Klondike Gold Rush Ephemera3005 - Alaska Klondike Gold Rush Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Best is unmounted bird's-eye view photograph of Dawson, Yukon Territory. "Looking Down from Midnight Dome." By Larrs &...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Map of Alaska ("Russian America")3006 - Map of Alaska ("Russian America")
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting map of Territory of Alaska. This was pre-Alaskan Gold Rush. This was known as Russian America. Engraved & hand colored by Gray,1876....
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to d*********n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Strikingly Colorful Alaska Advertising Piece called "Gold Fields"3007 - Strikingly Colorful Alaska Advertising Piece called "Gold Fields"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This needs to be framed!!! Main picture is of men panning for gold. Two small circular pictures show the Skaguay Trail and Dawson City. George S. Harr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******d for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Vintage Iditarod Dog Sled3008 - Vintage Iditarod Dog Sled
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Iditarod Malamute wood dog sled from Alaska. This Dog Sled is an antique, but may have been used up into modern times, hence the nylon struts.
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Yankee Ship Sailing Cards Books (3)3009 - Yankee Ship Sailing Cards Books (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Presents reproductions of some of the colorful cards announcing ships sailing in the days when Boston Ships and Boston men where known in every port.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to T******1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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