Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Matson Cruises Ephemera Group3706 - Matson Cruises Ephemera Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection of cruise lines tickets, literature, advertising photos and pictures, and even menus from the ship's restaurants. The SS Maripo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Uncirculated Railroad Stock Certificates3707 - Uncirculated Railroad Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3: (2) Chicago Great Western Railroad Co. common stock certificates, dated 1914 and 1917. Last item is a "Full-Paid-Up Certificate"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to d******0 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad Archive3708 - Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
94 bill heads from the Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad to various companies including: W. W. Dexter, Watchmaker and Jeweler for repairing a c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
 
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Montana Railroad Stocks3709 - Montana Railroad Stocks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven railroad stocks from lines operating in Montana: the Great Northern and the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroads. Dating back to 1862. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9****D for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
 
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Montana Railroad Stocks3710 - Montana Railroad Stocks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five stock certificates from the Gallatin Valley Electric Railway, Helena Hot Springs and Smelter Railroad, Montana Railroad Company, and the Chicago,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t**********z for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Early Utah & Northern Railway paper3711 - Early Utah & Northern Railway paper
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1) BF White forwarding and Commission Merchant, Terminus, Montana. Signed by White. To J. R. Buford of Virginia City, Montana. BF White,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Nevada Central Railway Stock Certificate3712 - Nevada Central Railway Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unused stock certificate, but rare. Battle Mountain dateline, 188-. Inc. Sept. 1879. This railroad's formation is a great story. The Manhattan S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Las Vegas & Tonopah Railroad Company Tag3713 - Las Vegas & Tonopah Railroad Company Tag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
L.V. & T.R.R.Co. / 70. * Las Vegas and Tonopah Rail Road ID Tag. City: Bullfrog State: Nevada Date: HWAC#: : 23671
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to M*********n for (190.00 + 43.70BP) = 233.70
 
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Chilled Car-Wheel Grinding Co. Stock Certificate (Virginia & Truckee Railroad)3714 - Chilled Car-Wheel Grinding Co. Stock Certificate (Virginia & Truckee Railroad)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One-of-a-kind certificate for Nevada and railroad collectors. Company incorporated November 11th, 1879. Certificate #16. Issued for 500 shares to Jame
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Billheads & Vouchers3715 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Billheads & Vouchers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. 1) T. R. Hofer billhead, insurance agent, 1900, issued for fire policy for the railroad. 2) Chas. W. Friend billhead, Watches & Jewel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Ephemera3716 - Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. 1) Twelve delivery receipts for the Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad Company (1928) for goods delivered to Goldfield from Richmond, Gerber, S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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Tonopah Railroad Photographs3717 - Tonopah Railroad Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four photos: 1) two photos of the Tonopah Railroad Engine No. 4, 1890-1900; 2) photo of the Crystal Water Co. building, Tonopah; 3) the suburbs of Ton
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to D*****8 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Two Different Virginia & Truckee Railroad RN Checks3718 - Two Different Virginia & Truckee Railroad RN Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Different styles and different RNs. 1) No. 9129, issued for $1,419.19 to El Dorado Flume Co. on Nov. 8, 1875. RN-D. Signed by A.J. Ralston as vice-pre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
 
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Two Virginia & Truckee Railroad Paycards3719 - Two Virginia & Truckee Railroad Paycards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two exit pay cards. Addressed to the paymaster of the V&T in Carson, each card lists an employee, number of days worked, and wage. These cards s...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 2*****l for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Passes and Receipts3720 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Passes and Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 26. A fun group of V&T documents. Includes: 10 employee passes (1877-1879) with Henry Yerington stamp signatures; four receipt stubs for ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 2*****l for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Vouchers3721 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Vouchers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24 vouchers, most dealing with lumber. Vouchers issued to: Virginia and Gold Hill Water Company (with billhead), D.A. Bender & Co., South...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Shipping Receipts3722 - Virginia & Truckee Shipping Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
110+ receipts. Clustered in groups from the 1870s, 1890s and early 1900s. See what this iconic railroad was transporting in the last part of the 19th
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Nevada Central Pacific Railroad Ephemera (Eureka & Palisade, Tonopah & Goldfield)3723 - Nevada Central Pacific Railroad Ephemera (Eureka & Palisade, Tonopah & Goldfield)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. 1) Central Pacific Division telegraph bill received at Virginia City, Jan. 30, 1871. Pinhole and folds. 2) Three expense bills for the Cent
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
 
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Nevada Railroad & Related3724 - Nevada Railroad & Related
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three engine photos, one is Tonopah & Goldfield; photo of Boulder City from distance; photo of Virginia City by Marie Teskey; Virginia & Tru...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Nevada Railroad Ephemera3725 - Nevada Railroad Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eureka and Palisade Railroad Company freight bills, expense bills, and a Local Freight Tariff No. 3 brochure. (Prag Collection) City: State: Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 2*****l for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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