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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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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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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Akron Early Street Scene Postcard2001 - Akron Early Street Scene Postcard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Street scene c. 1908. (Prag Collection) City: Colorado State: Akron Date: HWAC#: : 31718
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Alamosa Street Scenes Postcards2002 - Alamosa Street Scenes Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Street scenes from Alamosa, Colorado. Includes: 8 old PC (c. 1910), 1 new PC post-1940. (Prag Collection) City: Colorado State: Alamosa Date: HWAC#:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d********d for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Aspen Town, Scenery, and Skiing Postcards2003 - Aspen Town, Scenery, and Skiing Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 5 old PC c. 1905-15, 32 post-1940 RPC's many scenes, 28 post-1940 PC. (Prag Collection) City: Colorado State: Aspen Date: HWAC#: :...
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 170.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Postcards of Boulder, CO Buildings, Streets, and Surroundings2004 - Postcards of Boulder, CO Buildings, Streets, and Surroundings
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 52 old PC c. 1905-20, 14 RPC c.1930-60, 19 post-1940 PC. (Prag Collection) City: Colorado State: Boulder Date: HWAC#: : 31715
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a****y for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Breckenridge Bird's-Eye View Postcards2005 - Breckenridge Bird's-Eye View Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of postcards from Breckenridge, Colorado showing bird's-eye views of the town. 1 old PC (c. 1909) and 1 new post-1940. (Prag Collection...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Brush, Colorado Postcards2006 - Brush, Colorado Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postcards of Brush, Colorado including a school building, a street scene, and a family picture. 2 old PC (c. 1907) and 1 new PC post-1940. (Prag Col
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to a****y for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Old Canon City, Colorado Postcards2007 - Old Canon City, Colorado Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Streets scenes, buildings, and scenery at and around Canon City, Colorado. Includes: 2 early RPC, 17 early PC (c. 1906-12), 1 late PC. (Prag Collect
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Photograph of Soda Springs Gateway2008 - Photograph of Soda Springs Gateway
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Strong contrast. 8" x 5". Photo by Charles E. Emery as part of his 'Views of Rocky Mountain Scenery.' Scenes along the Denver &...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Central City Town, Opera House Postcards2009 - Central City Town, Opera House Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
43 RPC's, 2 early PC's, all post-1935. 25 post-1940 PC. (Prag Collection) City: Colorado State: Central City Date: HWAC#: : 32323
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Cokedale "Chain Haul and Tipple" Real Photo Postcard2010 - Cokedale "Chain Haul and Tipple" Real Photo Postcard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 RPC postcard from Cokedale, Colorado with the caption reading "Chain Haul And Tipple - Cokedale - Colo." (Prag Collection). City: Colo...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Collection of Colorado Springs Postcards2011 - Collection of Colorado Springs Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large number of Colorado Springs Postcards. Approximately 150 old PC (c.1905-1938), 47 newer PC post-1940, and 1 rare sepia post card from 1907. (Pra
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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The Broadmoor Hotel In Colorado Springs Postcards2012 - The Broadmoor Hotel In Colorado Springs Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
50 post-1920 PC's. (Prag Collection) City: Colorado State: Colorado Springs Date: HWAC#: : 31723
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Creede, Colorado Postcards2013 - Creede, Colorado Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Some postcards showing mostly scenery and street views of Creede, Colorado. Includes: 1 early RPC, 5 white border. (Prag Collection) City: Colorado
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d********d for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Cripple Creek, CO Town, Trains, and Scenery Postcards2014 - Cripple Creek, CO Town, Trains, and Scenery Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great set includes: 5 old RPC's c. 1905-15, 82 old PC's c. 1905-10 incl. 2 folding PC & 1 Aluminum c. 1905, 18 RPC's c. 1935+, and ...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Cripple Creek Mining Spoon2015 - Sterling Silver Cripple Creek Mining Spoon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A small sterling silver souvenir spoon from Cripple Creek, Colorado with an intricate embossed miner and mining tools at the top. The spoon measures 3
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to F****e for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Delta, Colorado Postcards2016 - Delta, Colorado Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postcards from Delta, Colorado depicting street scenes as well as many other parts of the town. Includes: 1 early RPC, 5 early PC (c. 1910), 1 post-19
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Nine Western Portrait CDVs (Denver)2017 - Nine Western Portrait CDVs (Denver)
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8 portrait CDVs from Denver, Colorado (listed), 1 Nevada portrait CDV (unlisted). City: Colorado State: Denver Date: HWAC#: : 32308
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Denver Cement Company Booklet2018 - Denver Cement Company Booklet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
24 pages with 3 page insert. Nice looking cover. Great historical resource for this company! City: Colorado State: Denver Date: 1891 HWAC#: : 33023
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Denver Postcards: Buildings2019 - Denver Postcards: Buildings
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes 3 old RPC's, 122 old PC's <1919, and 28 newer PC's. (Prag Collection) City: Colorado State: Denver Date: HWAC#: : 31720
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Denver Postcards: Hotels and Miscellaneous Buildings2020 - Denver Postcards: Hotels and Miscellaneous Buildings
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 5 early RPC's c. 1905-15, 5 post-1940 RPC's, 46 older PC's c. 1900-11, 29 other PC's c. 1900-35, and 61 post-1940 PC'...
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Estimate : 280.00 - 500.00
Sold to m**********a for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Denver Mint and Leather Postcards2021 - Denver Mint and Leather Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 11 old PC (c. 1905-12), 1 new PC post-1940, 10 old leather post cards (c. 1905-15). (Prag Collection). City: Colorado State: Denver Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to e********i.. for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Denver Street Scenes and Bird's-Eye Views Postcards2022 - Denver Street Scenes and Bird's-Eye Views Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Street Scenes and bird's-eye views: 73 old PC (c. 1902-23), and 13 new PC post-1940. (Prag Collection) City: Colorado State: Denver Date: HWAC...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Denver Train Postcards2023 - Denver Train Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Denver postcards relating to trains. 40 old PC (c. 1905-10), no RPC, and 6 PC post-1940. (Prag collection). City: Colorado State: Denver Date: HWA
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m**********a for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Dillion, Colorado Postcard Collection2024 - Dillion, Colorado Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postcards from Dillion, Colorado showing various buildings and restaurants as well as bird's-eye views of the town. Includes 5 early PC, 5 late ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Durango, Colorado Postcard Collection2025 - Durango, Colorado Postcard Collection
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Durango, Colorado postcards depicting scenery throughout the town. 4 post-1940 RPC, 7 post-1940 PC, 3 early PC (c. 1910), 2 others (leather). (Prag
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Eastern Colorado Postcard Collection2026 - Eastern Colorado Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 40 cards from: Fort Morgan, Holyoke, Julesburg, Yuma, Wray, Eckley, Lamar,Cheyenne wells, Fleming, Sanborn, and more. Includes about 20 RPC'...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Estes Park, CO Scenery, Village, and Lake Postcards2027 - Estes Park, CO Scenery, Village, and Lake Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 10 early PC's, c. 1905-10, 43 RPC's mostly post-1925, and 40 post-1940 RPC's. (Prag Collection) City: Colorado State: Estes ...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 450.00
Sold to i*********1 for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Fort Collins, Colorado Postcard Collection2028 - Fort Collins, Colorado Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of postcards showing various sights in Fort Collins, Colorado. Includes 12 RPC post-1940, 12 PC post-1940, 1 early PC, 17 early PC (c. 190
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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