Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Real Photo Card of Funeral for Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani2129 - Real Photo Card of Funeral for Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lydia Liliuokalani was the last monarch and only queen regnant of the Kingdom of Hawaii. As leader of the “Stand Firm” (Oni pa’a) movement, Liliuokala
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****H for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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The Hawaiian Annual (Hawaiian Reference Book)2130 - The Hawaiian Annual (Hawaiian Reference Book)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Hawaiian Annual: The Reference Book of Hawaii Issued Regularly Since 1875. Thos. G. Thrum Publisher, Honolulu T. H. (9" x 5.75"). (Pra...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********o for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Tourist Photographs of Hawaii--Sheep Ranch Archive2131 - Tourist Photographs of Hawaii--Sheep Ranch Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 70 b/w photographs from the 1920's, many personal, some military, some scenic. Over 50 b/w photographs from the 1940's. Some typical su...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********o for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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World War II Period Hawaiian Postcards2132 - World War II Period Hawaiian Postcards
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A collection of over 150 Hawaiian postcards from the Second World War period (c. 1938-45). (Prag Collection) City:
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
 
 
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"Double Trouble" Bronze Sculpture of Bighorn Sheep2133 - "Double Trouble" Bronze Sculpture of Bighorn Sheep
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze sculpture by Idaho artist, D. D. Edwards. Beautiful bronze, "Double Trouble" depicts two bighorn sheep battling another bighorn. 8&...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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"Over Anxious Pursuit" Bronze Sculpture of Elk & Coyotes2134 - "Over Anxious Pursuit" Bronze Sculpture of Elk & Coyotes
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Sculpture by D. D. Edwards depicts an elk being chased by two coyotes, tripping over each other. 6.25" h x 9" w x 5.5" d. Legends lim...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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"Winter Provisions" Bronze Sculpture of Hunter, Horse, and Deer2135 - "Winter Provisions" Bronze Sculpture of Hunter, Horse, and Deer
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Bronze sculpture by D. D. Edwards. This bronze depicts a hunter with his horse, and a deer he has shot. 5.5" h x 12" w x 6" d. Signed...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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"Chief's Blanket" bronze2135b - "Chief's Blanket" bronze
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Beautiful fine art limited edition sculpture by Legends USA mixed media artist C. A. Pardell. Bronze, Pewter. Mixed semi-precious metals medias, tiny
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Illinois and Indiana Check Collection2136 - Illinois and Indiana Check Collection
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This lot contains over 100 checks from Illinois and Indiana from various places and banks across the states. Many of the checks are from The Richer N
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Indiana Broadsides2137 - Indiana Broadsides
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5 Indiana broadsides from the 1850s primarily depicting public land and real estate auctions. Largest is 16" x 11". City: Indiana State:...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Iowa Postcard Group2138 - Iowa Postcard Group
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Town and surround views with 20+ RPC's - please inspect (Prag Collection) City: Iowa State: Date: HWAC#: : 31449
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Maine and Canada Check Collection2139 - Maine and Canada Check Collection
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Over 25 revenue stamped checks from Canal National Bank in Portland Maine c. 1898. Over 100 checks from The Royal Bank of Canada Halifax and Clareshol
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Estimate : 110.00 - 160.00
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Burlingame Telegraphing Typewriter Co. Stock Certificate2140 - Burlingame Telegraphing Typewriter Co. Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique stock certificate, No. 16574 for 50 shares. Dated October 28, 1909, the company was incorporated in Washington, and manufacturing and offices w
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*******d for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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Large Group of Michigan Checks with Adhesive Revenue Stamps2141 - Large Group of Michigan Checks with Adhesive Revenue Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of over 100 adhesive revenue on checks between 1877 and 1883. All checks in this lot are from the First National Bank of Ann Arbor, Michi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to e*****r for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Large Selection of Ann Arbor RN's Checks2142 - Large Selection of Ann Arbor RN's Checks
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All are RNG, Numerous, at least 6 different varieties sorted, about 2,000 checks c. 1877-1883. City: Michigan State: Ann Arbor Date: HWAC#: : 33246
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to e*****r for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Rare Check Collection from Ann Arbor (with RN and Adhesive Revenues)2143 - Rare Check Collection from Ann Arbor (with RN and Adhesive Revenues)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
35 total checks containing 1 or more of private or individual checks with a variety of RNG's, imprints and an assortment of adhesive revenue sta...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Selection of Each Ann Arbor Check2144 - Selection of Each Ann Arbor Check
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Grouping of checks from each printing from the Ann Arbor Batch resulting in a wide variety of printings, RNG's, adhesive revenue stamps, etc. Ab...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Unsorted Ann Arbor Revenue Check Collection2145 - Unsorted Ann Arbor Revenue Check Collection
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Unsorted RNG check group from The First National Bank of Ann Arbor. All are RNG's and some have adhesive revenue stamps c. 1877-83. Over 1000 ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to e*****r for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Collection of Checks from the Baltic Mining Company2146 - Collection of Checks from the Baltic Mining Company
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4 Varieties of checks from the Baltic Mining Co. and The National Bank of Houghton in Houghton Michigan. The first variety has an orange RNX with a sm
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*******d for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Lake Copper Company Checks2147 - Lake Copper Company Checks
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Approximately 350 checks from the Lake Copper Company and The Miners and Merchants State Bank c. 1918. City: Michigan State: Date: HWAC#: : 33249
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*******d for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Early Dodge Belt Buckle and Belt2148 - Early Dodge Belt Buckle and Belt
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An early Dodge belt buckle and a belt. The buckle is square with various imprints and a circlular piece in the middle that reads "Dodge Brothe...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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National G.A.R. Encampment Ribbon2149 - National G.A.R. Encampment Ribbon
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Ribbon with a few little metal extras on it from the 25th National G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) encampment in Detroit, Michigan August 3-8 1891
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan Calendars2150 - Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan Calendars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Minnesota, 2 Wisconsin, and 1 Michigan Calendar. Jos. G. Friedrichs Piano Co. (Mankato, Minnesota 1921), The Cloquet Lumber Company (Cloquet, Minnes
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Very Early Mississippi Territory Document2151 - Very Early Mississippi Territory Document
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An 1817 Document from Mississippi Territory describing an agreement to be made regarding a will. City: Mississippi State: Date: HWAC#: : 32544
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to g********r for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Two Wanted Posters2152 - Two Wanted Posters
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$200 reward for David Bram, alias A. Harris, alias A. Phillips for peddling narcotics and whiskey and pick pocketing. C. A. Vassar. Chief of Police, K
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Choice Western Calendars2153 - Choice Western Calendars
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"Park Mercantile Co., Grocery Service Station and Men's Furnishings", January, 1927 on one side, and "Southern Mortgage Co, Farm,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Glendive & Billings, Montana Postcards2154 - Glendive & Billings, Montana Postcards
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Five Glendive postcards: 1908 Miskimen Merrill Ave street scene, Hungry Joe Mine, bird's-eye view, depot, and railroad bridge. Eight Billings po...
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Estimate : 130.00 - 260.00
Sold to p*****Z for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
 
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Fourteen Lake McDonald Hotel Menus2155 - Fourteen Lake McDonald Hotel Menus
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a complete collection of the lunch and dinner menus. Built in 1914, Lake McDonald Hotel was nestled on the shores of the largest lake inside G
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****a for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Lake McDonald Hotel Menu Collection2156 - Lake McDonald Hotel Menu Collection
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12 menus with photo of Bear Grass Flowers, Glacier National Park; 15 menus with photo of Indian camp, Glacier National Park; 8 menus with photo--On th
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****a for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Massive Montana Postcard Collection2157 - Massive Montana Postcard Collection
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Over 75. Includes a trifold of Lewiston (one fold detached), White Sulpher Springs, Havre, Anaconda, Dillon, Noble Mine, Forsyth, Missoula, Helena, ra
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Estimate : 360.00 - 720.00
Sold to m**********a for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Montana Town and Special Photographs2158 - Montana Town and Special Photographs
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Group of seven nice photos: train at Missoula, c 1890; group of musicians in Meaderville (c1890); bank building in Great Falls c 1890; scene at Glendi
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Montana CDV Photograph Collection2159 - Montana CDV Photograph Collection
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Collection of 58 CDV photographs (portraits) from Montana photographers, all from the c1865-1880 period. About 25% are identified as to the person sho
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to e*****r for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Group of Montana Photographs2160 - Group of Montana Photographs
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Large group of portraits from Montana, generally 1890-1920. Many different photographers. Lot of about 100 plus photos. City: Montana State: Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****a for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Two Montana Broadsides2161 - Two Montana Broadsides
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2 Montana Broadsides, Elk Horn Barn feed, and The Reel Ranch. Largest is 22' x 14.5." City: Montana State: Date: HWAC#: : 32568
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Trio of Story & Willson Revenue Imprinted Checks2162 - Trio of Story & Willson Revenue Imprinted Checks
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A group of 3 Messrs, Story and Willson checks from 1880-1881 from Bozeman, Montana with revenue imprinted stamps. The checks themselves are in fairly
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*********1 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Butte Commemorative Silver Mining Spoon2163 - Butte Commemorative Silver Mining Spoon
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Engraved silver spoon with figurine handle. Handle is a Miner, standing with a stylized pick, atop bands that read "Struct It At Last." Th...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*********1 for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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Three Rare Different Hauser RNG Checks2164 - Three Rare Different Hauser RNG Checks
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A rare lot of 3 different RNG checks from S.T. Hauser & Co. of Butte, Montana. All three checks are signed by "S.T. Hauser & Co."...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Butte Checks Collection (No Revenue)2165 - Butte Checks Collection (No Revenue)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
25 check collection of Butte, Montana checks spanning a variety of banks companies and issues over 60 years c. 1880-1944 City: Montana State: Butte D
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Butte RN Check Collection2166 - Butte RN Check Collection
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Five RN's from various Butte banks including Butte State Savings Bank, Parrot Silver and Copper Co, Daly Donahoe and Moyer, Hoge Brownlee & ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (95.00 + 21.85BP) = 116.85
 
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S. T. Hauser & Co. RN Bank Check w/ Miner Vignette2167 - S. T. Hauser & Co. RN Bank Check w/ Miner Vignette
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice vignette of miner with a pick and another of a beehive. Orange RN-G1 printed 2c Internal Revenue stamp. Samuel T. (Thomas) Hauser was an early go
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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S.T. Houser Check Collection2168 - S.T. Houser Check Collection
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5 Different checks from S.T. Houser and Co., Bankers, including 3 RNG's with various styles and features. Dates range from 1879-81. City: Mont...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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S.T. Houser unlisted RNG Check2169 - S.T. Houser unlisted RNG Check
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A unique S.T. Houser check with an ultra-rare unlisted brown RNG from 1880. A fantastic addition to any collection. City: Montana State: Butte Date:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****r for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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W.A. Clark and Bros. Check Collection2170 - W.A. Clark and Bros. Check Collection
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Ten checks from W. A. Clark & Bro. Bankers. 3 RNX's from 1900-02 with one of them apparently signed by William A. Clark Jr. The other check...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to c*********p for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
 
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Rare Deer Lodge Check Collection2171 - Rare Deer Lodge Check Collection
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Includes an unlisted brown RNG and another check from the First National Bank, and a grocer's check from W.W. Higgins c. 1879-90. City: Montana...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Donnell, Clark & Larabie Check w/ Ultra-rare Brown RN-G2172 - Donnell, Clark & Larabie Check w/ Ultra-rare Brown RN-G
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare Donnell, Clark, and Larabie check in marvelous condition with an ultra-rare brown RNG. All the other ink on the check is vibrant signifying the
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Dillion, Montana Check Collection2173 - Dillion, Montana Check Collection
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This lot is a 16 piece check collection from Dillion, Montana containing dates between 1881 and 1921. This collection contains 14 checks from First N
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Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
Sold to D******a for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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Rare Montana Fort Check Collection2174 - Rare Montana Fort Check Collection
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A collection of 6 checks from Montana forts from between 1873 and 1892. Three are from Fort Benton, Montana, 1 from Fort Shaw, 1 that is difficult to
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c****n for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Glendale, MT Check Collection2175 - Glendale, MT Check Collection
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Nine different checks from Glendale, MT. Two RN's from the N. Armstrong & Co. Bankers with vignettes. Seven Non-RN checks from N. Armstrong,...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c****n for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Helena National Bank Check Collection2176 - Helena National Bank Check Collection
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This lot includes a 16 piece check collection from the Helena National Bank in Helena, Montana. The Helena National Bank operated between 1890 throug
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Two Different Helena RN-C1 Checks2177 - Two Different Helena RN-C1 Checks
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Two different 1871 RN C1 checks from First National Bank of Helena. One is on buff paper and the other is on purple paper. The First National Bank of
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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