Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Photo of Tankawa Oil Field2478Photo of Tankawa Oil Field
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Panoramic photograph (7.25" x 46.75", framed: 10.25" x 50") of the oil field by E. G. Banks. From an article by Bobby D. Weaver:...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi Calendars2479Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi Calendars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Oklahoma, 3 Arkansas, 2 Kentucky, and 1 Mississippi Calendars including Muskogee National Bank (Muskogee, Oklahoma 1916), East Music Company (Hominy
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Collection of Oregon Checks2480Collection of Oregon Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An outstanding group of several hundred checks from Oregon from 1902 through 1928. Some of the banks include Farmers State Bank, Powder Valley State B
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
Oregon and Washington Advertising Calendars2481Oregon and Washington Advertising Calendars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A. C. Krueger Co., diamonds, watches, credit jewelers, Spokane, Washington; L. Murkowski, blacksmithing, horseshoeing, welding, Enumlasu, Washington;
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
North American Land Company certificate signed by Robert Morris (Revolutionary War Financier)2482North American Land Company certificate signed by Robert Morris (Revolutionary War Financier)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 1926 to Bird, Savage, and Bird in 1795. Signed by Robert Morris (later cancelled for obvious reasons) and James Marshall. Robert Morris was
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to j********o.. for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
Second North American Land Company Certificate w/ Morris Signature2483Second North American Land Company Certificate w/ Morris Signature
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 2016 to Bird, Savage, & Bird of London. Signed by Robert Morris and James Marshall. See previous lot for description. (Prag collection) ...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to j********o.. for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
Puerto Rico Loan Certificate2484Puerto Rico Loan Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US loan to Puerto Rico c.1935 City: Puerto Rico State: Date: HWAC#: : 32805
Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
Providence, Rhode Island Newspapers2485Providence, Rhode Island Newspapers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: Island American & Providence Gazette June 1827, 1 Independent Inquirer and Commercial Advertiser 1825, 1 Rhode Island American and Gen...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Two Wanted for Murder Posters2486Two Wanted for Murder Posters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wanted for Murder, $400 reward for Sandy A. Anderson, alias Nig Anderson, Fall River County, Hot Springs, South Dakota, 1927. Wanted for Murder, Willi
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Royal Crown and Nehi checks2487Royal Crown and Nehi checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of checks from Royal Crown Cola in Jasper, Alabama and from Nehi Bottling Company in Ellisville, Mississippi. There are probably 70+ RC checks an
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Southern Check Collection2488Southern Check Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 200 checks from the Lowry National Bank Atlanta, GA c.1903-11, miscellaneous checks from southern banks, over 220 checks from the American Freedo
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Choice Map of Texas and Nueva California, 18442489Choice Map of Texas and Nueva California, 1844
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large beautifully framed map 18 x 21.5". J. C. Walter, sculpt. Published by Chapman & Hall, October 1842. Published in Maps of the Society ...
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Public Debt of the Late Republic of Texas2490Public Debt of the Late Republic of Texas
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approved 5th of March 1852 a claim for service on the Somerwell Campaign $67.50, the legislature of the State of Texas approved this payment. 12 x 10
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to a**********o for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
Public Debt of the Late Republic of Texas2491Public Debt of the Late Republic of Texas
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A claim of services by Capt. Williams Company in 1841 amounting to seventy five dollars. 10 1/2 x 10 " Prag Collection. City: Texas State: Da...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to a**********o for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
Republic of Texas Stock Certificate2492Republic of Texas Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate of Stock in the ten percent consolidated fund created by Act of Feb. 5th 1840 from the Republic of Texas to Edward Hall five hundred dolla
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to i*********1 for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
Texas Calendar Collection2493Texas Calendar Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five early calendars from Texas featuring 3 Ladies c. 1920-1930, 1 girl c.1928, and 1 camping pieces c. 1920's City: Texas State: Date: HWAC...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Brigham Postcards2494Brigham Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
18 RPC's, mostly post 1940 and 6 are early postcards, c. 1905-10. (Prag Collection) City: Utah State: Brigham Date: HWAC#: : 32137
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Cedar City and St. George, Utah Hotel, Buildings, and Town Postcards2495Cedar City and St. George, Utah Hotel, Buildings, and Town Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cedar City: 10 RPC post-1940, 5 PC post-1940. St. George: 3 early RPC, 6 PC c. 1920's, and 5 late PC's. (Prag Collection). City: Utah Stat...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*****l for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
Echo Canyon and Weber Canyon, Utah Scenic Postcards2496Echo Canyon and Weber Canyon, Utah Scenic Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Echo Canyon 14 early PC, Weber Canyon 4 early PC, 9 late PC. (Prag Collection) City: Utah State: Echo Canyon, Weber Canyon Date: HWAC#: : 32326
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Ogden, Utah Post Card Collection2497Ogden, Utah Post Card Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
200 + town & surround scenes: two fold-outs (c1906), about 160 old postcards (c1904-1919), Thirteen white border RPC's, Forty-three (1920...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b*****4 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
Provo, Utah Postcards2498Provo, Utah Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty-nine postcards of Provo, Utah. 15 post-1940 postcards, 13 c.1906-10 postcards, and 1 new postcard. (Prag Collection) City: Utah State: Provo D
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to l**********s for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
Postcards of Salt Lake City Buildings2499Postcards of Salt Lake City Buildings
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 350 building views (some interior) & street scenes - 80% old cards (c1905-1915), about 20% post - 1940 post cards. (Prag Collection) City...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to b*****4 for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
Mormon Related Postcard Collection2500Mormon Related Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 250 cards with images of Brigham Young, Lions House, Pioneers & Monuments: 75% old post cards & 25% post-1940 post cards. (Prag Collect...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Mormon Temple Postcard Archive2501Mormon Temple Postcard Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 175 cards of the famous Mormon Temple and Tabernacle: 5 old RPC, 87 post-1940 post cards and about 100 (c1904 - 10). (Prag Collection) City: U
Estimate : 440.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a****a for (220.00 + 50.60BP) = 270.60
Salt Lake City Tabernacle Postcards2502Salt Lake City Tabernacle Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Tabernacle. 81 old PC (c. 1904-14), 65 post-1940 PC, and 9 white border RPC post-1940 (Prag Collection). City: Utah State: Salt Lake City Date:
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to a****a for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
Salt Lake City Scenery and Collectible Postcards2503Salt Lake City Scenery and Collectible Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scenery and Collectible PC's, about 120 cards. Trade, Tourist, Advertising, themes. Includes a couple leather postcards. (Prag Collection) Cit...
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a****a for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
Saltair Postcard Archive2504Saltair Postcard Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 150 cards of the Great Salt Lake, Palace, Saltair Pavilion, and bathers + Bingham Canyon & Copper Mine views: 140 old post cards (1906-10),...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b*****4 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
Logan Schools and Wendover Town Postcards2505Logan Schools and Wendover Town Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 5 PC Logan c. 1910, 1 PC Logan town 1936, and 5 PC Wendover post-1940. (Prag Collection) City: Utah State: Wendover, Logan Date: HWAC#: :
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
"The Resources and Attractions of Utah", 1879 booklet2506"The Resources and Attractions of Utah", 1879 booklet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Published by the Board of Trade. 74 pages. 8 illustrations. Rare Utah imprint. Produced by the Utah Board of Trade. Sketches include Cottonwood Canon,
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*****4 for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
Bonneville Salt Flats Race Car Postcards2507Bonneville Salt Flats Race Car Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Race car photo cards, 2 RPC early touring stage, 8 PC early days of Bonneville Salt Flats Racing (c. 1940), etc. (Prag Collection) City: Utah State:
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****l for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
Maude Adams Postcards2508Maude Adams Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Maude Adams was an actress born in Salt Lake City in 1872. She achieved success from being the first actress to play Peter Pan in the 1905 broadway p
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to k*******t for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
Scenic Utah Postcards2509Scenic Utah Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 100 scenic postcards of Utah: Moab, Timpanogos Cave, Soldier''s Summit, Colorado River Canyon, Brighton, Ogden Canyon, Cove Fort, Cast...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a****a for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
Utah National Parks Postcards2510Utah National Parks Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great group of over 100 Utah national park postcards: Zion, Monument Valley, Brice Canyon, and more. Collection includes 18 post-1940 RPC's. (Pr...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****a for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
Utah Towns and More Postcards2511Utah Towns and More Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 125 postcards of various Utah towns: Kerns, Montecello, Vernal, Kanab, Salt Lake City, Price, Heber, Provo and more. 27 various RPC's, appr...
Estimate : 250.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****a for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
Map of Wagon Routes In Utah Territory by Captain Simpson2512Map of Wagon Routes In Utah Territory by Captain Simpson
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large (30' x 50") 1850's map. Condition very poor. It was laminated many years ago with sheet laminate. Still...it is a marvelous resou...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Murano Glass Chandelier, the Finest and Fanciest of Venetian Glass Chandeliers2513Murano Glass Chandelier, the Finest and Fanciest of Venetian Glass Chandeliers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Murano glass chandeliers are considered the finest of their kind in the world. Made in Venice on the island of Murano, the chandeliers represent some
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Wisconsin Check Collection2514Wisconsin Check Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
28 pieces of checks and promissory notes from Columbus and Oconomowoc Wisconsin in the 1850s-1880s. City: Wisconsin State: Oconomowoc Date: HWAC#: :
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c****n for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
Pre-1915 Yellowstone Postcard Group2515Pre-1915 Yellowstone Postcard Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 printed cards with various geyser and national park views. Note *group of 19 w/ holes punched (Prag Collection) City: Wyoming State: Yellow
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****H for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
Rare Yellowstone National Park Postcard Group (30)2516Rare Yellowstone National Park Postcard Group (30)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot features several Haynes pre-1910 double oval cards and select private mailing cards with iconic views of historic national park. Please inspect (P
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****H for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
Yellowstone National Park Postcard Variety Group (with RPCs)2517Yellowstone National Park Postcard Variety Group (with RPCs)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A great variety of cards including: coffee ad cards, R/R Adv. cards, pre-1930 collectors booklet of 20 cards and 20+ real photo postcards. (Prag Colle
Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****H for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
Yellowstone National Park, Haynes Postcard Collection2518Yellowstone National Park, Haynes Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection of Haynes postcards of Yellowstone, perhaps 350-400 cards. Haynes was a major photographer, and was the official Yellowstone National
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to a****a for (140.00 + 32.20BP) = 172.20
Yellowstone Postcard Archive (150+)2519Yellowstone Postcard Archive (150+)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Multiple publishers in this vast array of classic pre-1910 Yellowstone National Park Views. Please inspect. (Prag Collection) City: Wyoming State: Ye
Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****H for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
Yellowstone Postcards pre-1920 (with hand-colored)2520Yellowstone Postcards pre-1920 (with hand-colored)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 350 postcards of Yellowstone--really great collection of a large variety of hand -colored images. (Prag Collection) City: Wyoming State: Yellows
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
Ten Wyoming Real Photo Postcards2521Ten Wyoming Real Photo Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 RPCs of scenic views and historic buildings from Wyoming including; City Hall in Rawlins, WY, Main Street in Casper, WY, Mine Buildings in Cumberla
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Large Wyoming Postcard Collection2522Large Wyoming Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Huge collection of over 100 postcards from Wyoming, mostly street and building views, among many scenic views from all over the state. About half the
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Wyoming and New Mexico Postcard Collection2523Wyoming and New Mexico Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 1 Early RPC, 4 Old PC's, 28 New PC's. (Prag Collection) City: Wyoming State: Date: HWAC#: : 32500
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Eight Large Western United States Maps2524Eight Large Western United States Maps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Rand McNally. 28" x 21". Rips and tears do not go into map. 2) Supplement of Touring Topics, 1932. Map of Exploration of the Spanish So...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
Variety of Topo maps including 1 to 125 series2525Variety of Topo maps including 1 to 125 series
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Those of us who use 1 to 125 topographical maps know their value to finding obscure places. These are mostly Nevada and California, but there is a nic
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to V********e for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
Nice set of Miscellaneous Western Maps2526Nice set of Miscellaneous Western Maps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight. 1) Nevada topographic index - for administrative use only. 33" x 23". 2) 1881 small map of Texas showing routes of transport...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m******x for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
Map of The Middle Dominion of the United States, 17942527Map of The Middle Dominion of the United States, 1794
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 1794 Map of the "Middle Dominion" of the United States including Virginia, Maryland, the Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (450.00 + 103.50BP) = 553.50