Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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1896 Robert Burns Centenary Medal5463 - 1896 Robert Burns Centenary Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three-quarter bust left. ROBERT BURNS 1796-1896. Reverse: Mausoleum, DUMFRIES CENTENARY CELEBRATION / JULY 21ST / 1896. Signed PINCHES LONDON on mauso
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*******d for (10.00 + 2.00BP) = 12.00
 
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1903 GOLD MEDAL for the autonomy of Ticino5464 - 1903 GOLD MEDAL for the autonomy of Ticino
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Nude male with oar writing in book held by Helvetica. Incuse in902172tion along rim reads, DIS. BORSA - MOD. RONCORONI & LEVI. Reverse:...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
 
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2 commemorative Swiss medals from Neuchatel5465 - 2 commemorative Swiss medals from Neuchatel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1839 Medal—Obverse: Water control door with the arms of Le Locle and wreath. Outer in902172tion: MONUMENT DEDIE AU PATRIOTISME PAR LA RECONNAISSANCE.
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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2 Swiss Medals honoring Daniel Jean Richard, driving force in watchmaking.5466 - 2 Swiss Medals honoring Daniel Jean Richard, driving force in watchmaking.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Obverse: Bust left, DL. JEAN RICHARD. NEUCHATELOIS. NE A LA SAGNEEN 1665 / DIT BRESSEL MORT AU LOCLE EN 1741. Reverse: HONNEUR AU TRAVAIL PERSEVERA
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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500th Anniversary of the Battle of St. Jakob5467 - 500th Anniversary of the Battle of St. Jakob
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Swiss Confederation soldier throwing rock, modern helmeted soldier throwing hand grenade. Signed HUGUENIN (producer) on left and JR (artist)
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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600th Anniversary of Swiss Confederation Aluminum medal5468 - 600th Anniversary of Swiss Confederation Aluminum medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Three men with clasped left hands and right hands raised. WIR WOLLEN SEIN EIN EINIG VOLK BRUDEREN, IN KEINER NOTH UNS TRENNEN UND GEFAR (Let
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Swiss 50th Anniversary of the National Firefighters Union5469 - Swiss 50th Anniversary of the National Firefighters Union
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Firefighters in action. Signed, HUGUENIN. Reverse: Antique pumper and firefighting equipment, SCHWEIZERISCHER FEUERWEHR-VEREIN / 1870 1921 /
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Souvenir Brass Coins from the 1932 Olympic Games5470 - Souvenir Brass Coins from the 1932 Olympic Games
Holabird Western Americana Collections
42 brass coins in uncirculated condition. Obverse: SOUVENIR / OLYMPIC GAMES 1932 / LOS ANGELES, CAL. Relief of Olympic rings with runner top center an
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to G********a.. for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Bank of California Duplicate of Exchange w/ rare CA revenue stamps5471 - Bank of California Duplicate of Exchange w/ rare CA revenue stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare! Has 20 cent and 4 cent California adhesive revenue stamps with tied cancels. Also has 2 cent orange US IR adhesive revenue. Exchange No. 9366 is
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Currency Packaging Wooden Plates5472 - Currency Packaging Wooden Plates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
29 Wooden laminate currency packaging plates. Kansas City federal reserve note original packaging for series 1981 for bundles of 4000 bills for one a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f**********g for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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First National Bank of Bozeman Un-Cancelled Stock Certificate5473 - First National Bank of Bozeman Un-Cancelled Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare un-cancelled stock certificate for 10 shares and $1,000 in equity for the First National Bank of Bozeman ID while it was still the Montana Terr
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Extra Rare 2nd of Exchange First National Bank (Payable in Currency)5474 - Extra Rare 2nd of Exchange First National Bank (Payable in Currency)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 1240. First of Exchange for First National Bank of Nevada. Austin, Nevada, Oct. 29th, 1868. Unusual that it is marked "Payable in U.S. Cur...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M*****4 for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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John M. Duncan & Co. Check with green 5 cent Nevada Stamp5475 - John M. Duncan & Co. Check with green 5 cent Nevada Stamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare! Office of John M. Duncan & Co., Austin, June 23rd, 1866. Pay to Wm. H. Fillinghast $100. Signed by John M. Duncan. Rare green 5 cent ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to V********e for (500.00 + 115.00BP) = 615.00
 
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Manhattan Silver Mining Co. First of Exchange (RN-C)5476 - Manhattan Silver Mining Co. First of Exchange (RN-C)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare! No. 164. Issued August 16, 1870 for $22,000 (!) to S. Waller. Signed by Allen Curtis. RN-C. Reverse has pen notations and endorsements. 3.5&qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F****e for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Sheet of 1st & 2nd Exchange for Manhattan Silver Mining Company5477 - Sheet of 1st & 2nd Exchange for Manhattan Silver Mining Company
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly unique. Sheet including 1st and 2nd of exchange for Manhattan Silver Mining Company of Nevada. Unissued. First of Exchange has RN-C imprint.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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Three Nice Austin Checks5478 - Three Nice Austin Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Best in the trio. Paxton, Thornburgh & Co. check with orange 2 cent Nevada adhesive revenue and blue 2 cent US IR with tied cancel. Dateline ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c****n for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
 
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Very Rare 2nd of Exchange & Check, First National Bank5479 - Very Rare 2nd of Exchange & Check, First National Bank
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) First of Exchange, First National Bank of Nevada, June 5th, 1868. "Payable in U.S. Currency." Pay to Robert Graves & Co. (same as R...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to c****n for (230.00 + 52.90BP) = 282.90
 
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Wall & Co. Bank Document & Check (Rare Austin Bank)5480 - Wall & Co. Bank Document & Check (Rare Austin Bank)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Letterhead for Banking House of Wall & Co., Austin, N.T. dateline, July 11th, 1865. Austin has been crossed out and C.C. Ranche has been writ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to V********e for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Bullion and Exchange Bank Stock5481 - Bullion and Exchange Bank Stock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare piece, no. 16 issued to Jacob Klein for three shares signed by Jacob Klein, president and T. R. Hofer, cashier. Cancelled. Jacob Klein (1831-18
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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The Bullion and Exchange Bank5482 - The Bullion and Exchange Bank
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock no. 63, issued tyo Mrs. Elizabeth Kirman (Richard Kirman's mother) for 5 shares, 1901. Signed by Richard Kirman, vice-president and G. W. ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express tag for Gold Coins5483 - Wells Fargo & Co. Express tag for Gold Coins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From San Francisco, Cal. to Carson, Nevada, a tag for $2,000 in U.S. $20 gold coins. Rare. Carson City Nevada HWAC# 28137
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Rare Hamilton RN Checks5484 - Rare Hamilton RN Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both unissued. 1) Eberhardt & Aurora Mining Co., Limited. White Pine County Bank. RN-G. c.1870s. Deep fold in bottom right corner. 2) First Nati...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to f*****2 for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Comstock Checks with Adhesive Revenue Stamps5485 - Comstock Checks with Adhesive Revenue Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Best are pieces with Nevada 5 cent adhesives. Includes: two Gold Hill Bank of California drafts (both 1867) with 2 cent orange US IR stamps
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
 
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Fair and Mackay Signed Comstock Mill Check Pair (RN-E)5486 - Fair and Mackay Signed Comstock Mill Check Pair (RN-E)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Really attractive pair of Bank of California checks with RN-E revenue imprints and important signatures. 1) Bacon Mill, April 5, 1872. Issued to Derby
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*********g for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Virginia City Bank of California Revenue Check Collection (w/ sheet & Mackay signature)5487 - Virginia City Bank of California Revenue Check Collection (w/ sheet & Mackay signature)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight items. 1) Uncut sheet of six Savage Mining Company checks c.1876. NV Bank of SF is crossed out and Bank of California is printed above. RN-G. Ra
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (95.00 + 21.85BP) = 116.85
 
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Virginia City Bank of California RN Check Collection (incl. Mackay)5488 - Virginia City Bank of California RN Check Collection (incl. Mackay)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six checks with revenue imprints and some famous signatures. 1) Belcher Silver Mining Company, Aug. 5th, 1873, RN-E, signed by William Hopkins (was al
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c*********p for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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Virginia City Checks with Adhesive Revenue Stamps5489 - Virginia City Checks with Adhesive Revenue Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1) Bank of California, Sept. 8th, 1874. Signed by James G. Fair. "Kelsey Mill" written in. Cut cancel and stains. 2 cent adhe...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d******0 for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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Nevada Bank & Trust Stock Certificates Group5490 - Nevada Bank & Trust Stock Certificates Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7: various Bank certificates, from all over the state. Cites such as Lovelock, Winnemucca, Las Vegas, Elko, Wells, Carson City and Goldfield ar
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to r****a for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Nevada RN Check Collection (Gold Hill, Austin, Virginia City)5491 - Nevada RN Check Collection (Gold Hill, Austin, Virginia City)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. 1) Two Bank of California Gold Hill drafts, RN-D, including "buff." 1875 and 1876 with cut cancels. 2) Two Savage Mining Company...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d******0 for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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Three Nevada Advertising Banks Plus One5492 - Three Nevada Advertising Banks Plus One
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ely National Bank, McGill Branch; Bank of Sparks, Sparks, Nev. with key; Ely National Bank; First State Bank Eubank, KY. Nevada HWAC# 32939
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M*****4 for (325.00 + 74.75BP) = 399.75
 
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Three Nevada banking stock certificates5493 - Three Nevada banking stock certificates
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1) First State Bank of Las Vegas. Early #28 for 1 share to Hawkins. Signed by Parkes and Bracken. 1908. 2) Winnemucca State Bank & Trust. 1923. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Deposit Receipt for $5000 in Gold Coin5494 - Deposit Receipt for $5000 in Gold Coin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Bankers' Association of Buffalo New York issued this deposit receipt in 1898. Punched paid six times. Buffalo New York 1898 HWAC# 28151
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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$3 Note Redemption Receipt from the U.S. Treasury5495 - $3 Note Redemption Receipt from the U.S. Treasury
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A receipt for the redemption of a $3 bill, including the rules established by the Treasury Department that govern the redemption of mutilated United S
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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2 Book Shaped Banks5496 - 2 Book Shaped Banks
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Two small book shaped banks: 1) Green, with "Bank of America National Association, California" wit sailing ship, engraved on the front; me...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Embossed Postcards with Gold & Silver Foil Coins5497 - Embossed Postcards with Gold & Silver Foil Coins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 different postcards with embossed foreign coins in varying denominations. Countries represented: Sweden, Mexico (two different), Germany (th
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********a.. for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Four Coin Banks5498 - Four Coin Banks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of four different coin advertising banks. Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank, Pecatonica Ill; Joliet National Bank, Joliet Ill; American Nationa
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to o******s for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Georgian Gold Coin Toddy Ladle, Quarter Guinea5499 - Georgian Gold Coin Toddy Ladle, Quarter Guinea
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice toddy ladle with twisted whale baleen handle. Silver ladle made of hand hammered silver coin with 1762 George III quarter guinea in the center
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Humorous & Artistic Numismatic Postcards and Prints5500 - Humorous & Artistic Numismatic Postcards and Prints
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Lot of nine postcards and prints that all feature coins. Includes: ad card for Chicago Stove Works (with 1890 gold coin), and four unused trade cards
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Mascerated Money Collectibles5501 - Mascerated Money Collectibles
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A group of nine items. Four are art pieces of macerated currency: collectible pieces made by a company who bought the macerated currency from the Trea
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********a.. for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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National Bank Note Redemption Receipts (Durango, CO & Philadelphia, PA)5502 - National Bank Note Redemption Receipts (Durango, CO & Philadelphia, PA)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six receipts from the Treasury of the United States National Bank Redemption Agency. Four dated 1875, one 1882, one 1886. From the First National Bank
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Teller Cage and Bank Interior Photo5503 - Teller Cage and Bank Interior Photo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photograph (framed) of two express men or bank tellers "Colt 45" visible on counter, vault door visible on right, coin dispensing machine,...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to T******1 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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The Silver Story5504 - The Silver Story
Holabird Western Americana Collections
During the 1960s, $1 silver certificates could be redeemed in "silver payable to the bearer on demand." As the price of silver rose above...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (140.00 + 32.20BP) = 172.20
 
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Tintype of Man with Currency5505 - Tintype of Man with Currency
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Early photograph (ferrotype, aka tin type) of a man fanning a lot of currency with a pile of gold coin (looks like $10's). Rare useage. Probably...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a*******s for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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US Banknote Souvenirs and Picture5506 - US Banknote Souvenirs and Picture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 American Bank Note Company for American Numismatic Association Colorado Springs souvenir banknotes, One Hundred "Saw" Bucks from the Sut...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***9 for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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1840's Hand Held Scale5507 - 1840's Hand Held Scale
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Includes 4 weights. Two smaller "HD". Two marked "VD". No markings. 6.5" x 3". c1840 HWAC# 28067
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******c for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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1880's Hand Held Scale5508 - 1880's Hand Held Scale
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Larger size. Pans are 2.5". Four weights; 2 drams, 1/2 dram, 1/2 pistol, 1/2 dracca. c1880 HWAC# 28069
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Early English Scale5509 - Early English Scale
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Metal box 6 x 2 " containing a hand 4115 with two pans and four weights. One weight marked "Geo III" 1772. HWAC# 28473
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Early French Gold Coin Box Scales5510 - Early French Gold Coin Box Scales
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Two boxes for 4115s for the weighing of European gold coins. The 5 1/4" x 2" box contains the hand 4115 one weight and a pan; the 7 x 2&qu...
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Start Price : 95.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ho Chi Minh Joss Paper5511 - Ho Chi Minh Joss Paper
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Around 70 sheets of Joss paper depicting Democratic Republic of Vietnam leader, Ho Chi Minh. Joss paper are sheets of paper made into burnt offerings
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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German Hand Held Scale with 16 weights.5512 - German Hand Held Scale with 16 weights.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Johann Peter Braselmann iron 4115s with brass plates. Hinged wooden case, 7" x 3.5". Holds 18 coin weights for Pistole, Guinea, Carlin, Du...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********1 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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