Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Geyser Stereoviews1700 - Geyser Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six photos: 1) Geyser Hotel by Andrew Price. 2) looking Down Devil's Canyon by J. G. Brayton. 3) Steam Bath by Watkins Pacific Coast. 4) Devil&#...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Harbor and Ship Photos1701 - Harbor and Ship Photos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 different photographs of harbors and ships. (Prag Collection) City: State: California Date: HWAC#: : 32070
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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J Bowers Photo Postcard Collection1702 - J Bowers Photo Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In this collection, there are 42 genuine John Bowers real photograph postcards. John Bowers was an outstanding figure in the world of early postcard p
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8*****l for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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California Lake Postcards1703 - California Lake Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Best card is Lundy, c. 1908. Crowley Lake, Loma Linda, Buck's Lake, Sardine Lake, and more. Over 40 cards. (Prag Collection) City: State: Cali...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Map of Passes in the Sierra Nevada's1704 - Map of Passes in the Sierra Nevada's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Lt. Williamson. Authorized by Secretary of State Jefferson Davis. From Walker Pass to the Coast Range. Very fragile. Needs TLC! 32" x 22&quo...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Miscellaneous California Documents Archive1705 - Miscellaneous California Documents Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stockton Fair envelope and letter, Sutro Railroad Company, San Francisco Board of Trade report of the month c.1893, B.F. White Forwarding and Commissi
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b********h.. for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Miscellaneous California Maps1706 - Miscellaneous California Maps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Geological map of Shasta County. 2) 1896 city of San Francisco. Torn in half. Condition issues. 3) Asher & Adams California and Nevada map 18...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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No. Cal. / So. Cal. Double Truck, Double Sheet map1707 - No. Cal. / So. Cal. Double Truck, Double Sheet map
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Asher & Adams. Each sheet is 17" x 24". There is a lot more going on in Northern California than Southern California. Heavy paper. Exc...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t*****5 for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Northern California Calendars1708 - Northern California Calendars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Earl Fruit Company, Sacramento; Bank of Elk Grove; St. Rose Drug Store, Santa Rosa; Kara's Drive In, Florin; The Vogue Creamery Company, Sto...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Pre-1849 Gold Rush letter1709 - Pre-1849 Gold Rush letter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Philadelphia postmarked letter dated January 21, 1849. The Reverend T F. Curtis is writing a lengthy and interesting letter to his daughter
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d********9 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Two California Gold Rush Maps1710 - Two California Gold Rush Maps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both done by Captain Beckwith and authorized by Secretary of State Jefferson Davis. 1) Mud Lake to the Pacific ocean. 1855, Includes a proposed north-
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Seven California Stock Certificates1711 - Seven California Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Real Estate Association #26 for 3 shares to George Codding in 1892. Signed by Codding and Phillip Cowen. 2) Unlisted real Estate Association. 3) We
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Sierra Nevada: The John Muir Trail (Ansel Adams Signed Photo Book)1712 - Sierra Nevada: The John Muir Trail (Ansel Adams Signed Photo Book)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed by Adams on the limitation page. Pictures available. A stunning volume of some of Adams' best work. Published by The Archetype Press, Ber...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to O******1 for (2,250.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,700.00
 
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South and Central California Calendar Collection1713 - South and Central California Calendar Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 Calendars total, Brother and sister; Azusa c.1920, Mother and Daughter/woman; Lincoln c. 1928, Founding Fathers; Inglewood c. 1914, Boys fishing;
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 2*****s for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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Three Rare California Checks1714 - Three Rare California Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Wells Fargo & Co. Exchange & Express Co. draft. San Francisco, January 7, 1864. $180 to be paid to Wells Faro & Co. Blue 2 cent US IR...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c****n for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Two Large Califonia Maps1715 - Two Large Califonia Maps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1913 Berthrong Map. 60" x 49". In two pieces. One large tear at fold. But when repaired will make a stunning piece. 2) 1932 Modoc Natio...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****l for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Unissued California Stocks (Water and Mining)1716 - Unissued California Stocks (Water and Mining)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. Chino Odd Fellows, c1899. Peoples Ice Company, #449, c187- (GT Brown lithographer). McIntire Mining and Lumbering Company, #183, 188-. Gold
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Eclectic Group of Photos1717 - Eclectic Group of Photos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 40 interesting photos mostly from California and a few from Mexico: people, scenic, cars, buildings, etc. (Prag Collection)
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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California Bond Archive1718 - California Bond Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Western Pacific Mortgage Bond Certificates, Sacramento Valley Colony Company Mortgage Bond Certificate, Pacific Coast Linen Mills Mortgage Bond cert
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to l*******c for (125.00 + 28.75BP) = 153.75
 
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California Glass Weights Collection1719 - California Glass Weights Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Glass weights including a 4" x 2.75" rectangular one from Soldiers' Home California with a picture of 2 birds-eye views, one facing ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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White Hills Fossil Fish1720 - White Hills Fossil Fish
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed and matted fossil fish from the White Hills of California (Inyo County, White Mountains?). Found in deposits of diatomaceous silica. Fish outli
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Job Surroundings, Vintage Photos1721 - Job Surroundings, Vintage Photos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of nine vintage photos of people working at various jobs: Sewing factory, butcher shop, barber shops, bars, etc.Very interesting photos. (Prag C
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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