Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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1920s Ford Auto Lamp1050 - 1920s Ford Auto Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One Ford Model T kerosene clear headlight / side light from around the 1920s. The lamp itself is in good condition with only a little bit of wear and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to M*******r for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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General Automobile Historical Collection1051 - General Automobile Historical Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pierce Arrow Catalog c. 1931, The Commuter Magazine, Gilmore Blue- Green Gasoline Advertisement, 22nd Annual Pacific Automobile Show c. 1937, Gilmore
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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General Motors Historical Collection (Brochures, Guides)1052 - General Motors Historical Collection (Brochures, Guides)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1919 Buick Manual for Valve-In-Head Six Cylinder Engines, Master De Luxe Chevrolet Advertisement and Information Guide,1928 Oldsmobile six, Kaiser- Fr
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 170.00 - 300.00
 
 
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GM, Chrysler and Chevrolet Stock Certificates1053 - GM, Chrysler and Chevrolet Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 certificates for these iconic American car companies. 1) General Motors Corporation. Four pieces: $1,000 bond (issued and cancelled 1954), an
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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H.H. Franklin Manufacturing Co. Stock Certificates1054 - H.H. Franklin Manufacturing Co. Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates for this company that was founded in 1893 and was the first machine die-casting company in the world. Inc. in NY. Preferred stock No.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to s******n for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Hudson Motor Car Company Stock Certificates1055 - Hudson Motor Car Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trio of different stock certificates. All punch-cancelled. All have the same vignette of factory. Includes: issued 1938 (20 shares, blue border), issu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to s******n for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Indian Chief Motorcycle Specimen Stock Certificate1056 - Indian Chief Motorcycle Specimen Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stamped "Specimen, 6-11-01, ABN Secol" Great vignette of an Indian Motorcycle. The vignette is a classic Indian Chief! This certificate wa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a********o.. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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LaFayette Motors Corporation Stock Certificate issued to Nash Motors1057 - LaFayette Motors Corporation Stock Certificate issued to Nash Motors
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two auto. companies represented on this single stock. Inc. in Maryland. No. 62, not cancelled. Issued for 100 shares to The Nash Motors Company. Signe
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s******n for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Lincoln Motor Company Stock Certificates1058 - Lincoln Motor Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Company inc. in Delaware. Includes three temporary stock certificates (1920, 1920, 1922), all punch-cancelled, and one Class A (issued in 19
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Motor Companies Stock Certificate Collection1059 - Motor Companies Stock Certificate Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 different motor company stock certificates. Includes: Winther Motors (issued 1923, vignette, not cancelled), Ruggles Motor Co. (unissued, vi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****t for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Motorcycle Historical Archive1060 - Motorcycle Historical Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cambria Brake and Spring Company ad, Morgan and Wright's Butt-end Inner Tube ad, Sachs Motorbike Pamphlet, Southern California Motorcycle Rally ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Nash Motor Company Stock Certificates1061 - Nash Motor Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five certificates. Inc. in Maryland. 1) Three different for The Nash Motors Company: 1916 (punch-cancelled), 1917 (punch-cancelled) and 1936 (p
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s******n for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Northway Motors Corporation Stock Certificates1062 - Northway Motors Corporation Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different certificates for this auto. company incorporated in Massachusetts. 1) Northway Motors Corporation. No. 2996, issued for one share to Eri
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Packard Motor Car Company Stock Certificates1063 - Packard Motor Car Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of different certificates for this company inc. in Michigan. 1) Black border, issued for 100 shares to William J Hurley in 1929. Punch-cancelled.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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Peerless & Pierce-Arrow Motor Stock Certificates1064 - Peerless & Pierce-Arrow Motor Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 certificates. 1) Peerless Motor Car Corporation. Inc. in VA. Issued for 100 shares to R.W. Judson on March 13, 1929. Punch-cancelled. Allegor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to s******n for (15.00 + 3.00BP) = 18.00
 
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Rickenbacker Motor Company Stock Certificates1065 - Rickenbacker Motor Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different certificates. Inc. in Michigan. Both feature the same allegorical vignette. One is green border and was issued for 100 shares on Oct. 6,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Small Independent Car Manufacturer Archive1066 - Small Independent Car Manufacturer Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hudson Merry Christmas greeting, Briscoe Meter Catalog and Information Guide, Maxwell Folding Postcard c. 1915, Auburn Speed Records Advertisement,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to C*****t for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Speedway Stock Certificates1067 - Speedway Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three different certificates. 1) Speedway Park Association. Inc. in Illinois. No. 490, issued for 25 shares March 10, 1915. Not cancelled. Maro
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to w******o for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Star and Steinmetz Motor Co. Stock Certificates1068 - Star and Steinmetz Motor Co. Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Steinmetz Electric Motor Car Corporation. Inc. in Maryland. Not cancelled. Issued for 5 shares to Arthur H. Kehoe on Dec. 3, 1920. Signed by the co
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s******n for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Studebaker Corporation Stock Certificates1069 - Studebaker Corporation Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 stocks. Two are cancelled. 1) No. 190325, issued for 3 shares in 1929. Grey border, vignette of first Studebaker Shop. Folds and pinholes. 2)
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Thomas B. Jeffrey Motor Company Stock Certificates1070 - Thomas B. Jeffrey Motor Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 certificates: for the California branch, an issued certificate (one share, 1913, not cancelled) and unissued, both with eagle vignette; an un
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******y for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Tire Company Stock Certificate Collection1071 - Tire Company Stock Certificate Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22 different certificates for various tire manufacturing companies. Many have vignettes. Includes: Yale Tire & Rubber Co. (issued 1929, n...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Truck Company Stock Certificates1072 - Truck Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1) Mansfield Truck Company. Inc. in Michigan. Issued for 150 shares in 1921. Not cancelled. Eagle vignette. Folds, pinholes. 2) Issued and u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****1 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Tucker Corporation Stock Certificates1073 - Tucker Corporation Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two temporary stocks: No. 64767, issued for 100 shares in 1949, brown border, not cancelled; and No. 13211, issued for 20 shares in 1947, green border
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s******n for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Willys-Overland Motor Company Stock Certificates1074 - Willys-Overland Motor Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five certificates. Inc. in Ohio. 1) Two different Common Stocks. One issued for 50 shares to Edward Altman on Nov. 9, 1929. Blue border, angle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to w******o for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Greyhound Bus Advertising Cards1075 - Greyhound Bus Advertising Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of bus advertising picture & playing cards. Actual suited playing cards on one side, with scenic pictures from all around the country that...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (15.00 + 3.45BP) = 18.45
 
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KeyTransit System Collection (annual reports, maps, brochures)1076 - KeyTransit System Collection (annual reports, maps, brochures)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Included are: Annual reports from the 1924-1938 and 1930's and 2 from 1947 and 1948; maps, brochures, and more. (Prag Collection) City: State:...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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New England and East Coast Bus Lines (Timetables, Brochures, Tickets)1077 - New England and East Coast Bus Lines (Timetables, Brochures, Tickets)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 50 pieces, including many timetables and schedules, travel brochures; tickets, etc. (Prag Collection) City: State: New England Date: HWAC#: :
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Santa Fe & Union Pacific Stages Bus Lines Schedules Group1078 - Santa Fe & Union Pacific Stages Bus Lines Schedules Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19: eclectic mix of vintage timetables, schedules and advertising bundles from these classic bus and stage lines. These are from all over the c
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Bus Time Tables Collection1079 - Bus Time Tables Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
21 Greyhound; Misc States, 9 New England, 3 Santa Fe Trailways, 3 California Trailways Bus, 3 Washington, 3 N. Carolina, 2 Union Pacific States, 2 In
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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California and the West Bus Lines Ephemera (Litho., Timetables, Brochures)1080 - California and the West Bus Lines Ephemera (Litho., Timetables, Brochures)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Collection includes: many time tables from various companies; a beautiful lithograph of an Inter City Bus Model WI from the Kenworth Motor Truck D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8******a for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Gray Line Bus Tour Ephemera1081 - Gray Line Bus Tour Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This large collection includes: 1937 Sight -Seeing Tariff--The Gray Line publication; Seeing Chicago, travel brochure; Seeing Philadelphia and Seeing
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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Greyhound Bus Collection1082 - Greyhound Bus Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection includes: over 15 bus time tables from 1932-38, 1942, 467, 49, 1952 and 1965; trip planning maps; In the Great Northwest; See Washington on
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Mid-West Bus Lines Ephemera (Timetables, Checks)1083 - Mid-West Bus Lines Ephemera (Timetables, Checks)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Included are many time tables and schedules; checks issued to various companies; an attractively illustrated time table for the Egyptian Motor Lines I
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1*****M for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Pacific Northwest Bus Lines Ephemera1084 - Pacific Northwest Bus Lines Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes time tables and schedules, travel brochures. (Prag Collection) City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 31623
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Southern Bus Lines Collection (Timetables, Brochures)1085 - Southern Bus Lines Collection (Timetables, Brochures)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection includes time tables and schedules and one "First Trip" cover from the Highway Post Office, between Savannah and Tennille, Geor...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1*****M for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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U. S., Canadian and British Bus Ephemera (Covers, Photos, Timetables)1086 - U. S., Canadian and British Bus Ephemera (Covers, Photos, Timetables)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: timetables and schedules; Scenic Highways brochure; two "First Trip" covers; nineteen great photos of various buses. (Prag Colle...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Early Eastern US Shipping Documents and Manifests Collection1087 - Early Eastern US Shipping Documents and Manifests Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Shipping documents and manifests from New York, East-Greenwhich, Virginia, and Boston. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32571
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Electric Signagraph & Semaphore Company Stock Certificate (Railroad Communication Device)1088 - Electric Signagraph & Semaphore Company Stock Certificate (Railroad Communication Device)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique stock certificate from "The Electric Signagraph and Semaphore Company." Certificate No. 1531, for 300 shares at $1.00 per share, s...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
 
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Alta California Telegraph Company Stock Certificate (Gold Rush Era)1089 - Alta California Telegraph Company Stock Certificate (Gold Rush Era)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold Rush stock certificate, extremely rare. The first California telegraph, certificate number 688, for $100.00, signed by company President Justin
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. Certificates Group1090 - Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. Certificates Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22, (11) stock certificates and (11) Debenture Certificates. The Debenture documents are typically 8 3/8% return over (40) years, with various
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Aspen & Glenwood Springs Telegraph Stock Certificate1091 - Aspen & Glenwood Springs Telegraph Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificate from "The Aspen and Glenwood Springs Telegraph and Telephone Co." Certificate No. 118, for 10 shares at $10.00 each. Ass...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Western Union Telegraph Co. Stocks Group1092 - Western Union Telegraph Co. Stocks Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20: multiple certificate types, various corporate owners, and multiple denominations on the specific documents. There are (3) "Western U...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*******p for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Cumberland Telephone Stocks Duo1093 - Cumberland Telephone Stocks Duo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of rare, very early sock certificates from Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company, dated 1884 and 1903. The 1884 document is signed by E....
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Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to l*******c for (62.50 + 14.38BP) = 76.88
 
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International Telephone & Telegraph Stocks Group1094 - International Telephone & Telegraph Stocks Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11: fine group of ITT Corporation stocks, the oldest dating to 1931. These certificates vary in denomination, from the "Less Than 100 Sh...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. Stocks Group1095 - New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. Stocks Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9: New England Telephone & Telegraph Company, which was originally established in 1883. There have been multiple mergers and acquisitions...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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National Telephone Manfg. Co. Stock Certificate1096 - National Telephone Manfg. Co. Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage stock certificate from National Telephone Manufacturing Company of New Hampshire, dated January 19, 1889. Certificate #236, fro 50 shares, thi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Kolster Radio Stock Certificates Group1097 - Kolster Radio Stock Certificates Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17: multiple certificates, bank certificates of deposit, specimen certificate samples, and fractional and full-share subscription warrant certi
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to w******o for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Telepost Stock Certificates Group1098 - Telepost Stock Certificates Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5: the Telepost Company utilized a new "electro-magnetic" rapid telegraph system that coordinated with the Post Office. The name &q...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Earl Radio Corp. Certificate Pair1099 - Earl Radio Corp. Certificate Pair
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Earl Radio Corporation stock certificates, both signed by founder and president C.A. Earl. Certificate No. NYC 3814 is for 100 shares, dated October 2
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w******o for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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