Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Express Company Lead Sealer Collection3527 - Express Company Lead Sealer Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight different lead sealer devices with examples of lead seals for the following companies: Wells Fargo; American Railway Express; Adams Express; Uni
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Express Company Safe Dials3528 - Express Company Safe Dials
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of four different safe dials, typical of those from express office safes. One is marked Wells Fargo, typical of those mentioned in Bar
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Express Locks3529 - Express Locks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Terrific collection, generally used for mail bags, strong boxes, or rail cars. 1-2) Two American Express locks: one is a standard 8 lever and the othe
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to v********o.. for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
 
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Express Pass Collection3530 - Express Pass Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six express passes: Wells Fargo & Co's Express, 1896; American Express Company, 1904; The United States Express Co., 1889 with great vignett...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to a**********5 for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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Framed Express Document Collection3531 - Framed Express Document Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of eleven different express company receipts and documents mostly from the nineteenth century. Includes all the major express companies and
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Harnden Express Receipts3532 - Harnden Express Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four receipts. One from 1864 with a cancelled revenue stamp. Others from 1867, 1868 1870. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 31675
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to L*****8 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Holladay Overland Mail Cover3533 - Holladay Overland Mail Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A framed cover going to Salt Lake City. Also a blank check from the Office of Holladay. In 1862, Ben Holladay purchased the bankrupt Overland Mail Com
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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The Holladay Overland Mail & Express Co. Check3534 - The Holladay Overland Mail & Express Co. Check
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unused check "Pay to the bearer,____oz.___ dwt. _____ grs. Gold Dust. Datelined 186__. 1863 saw the discovery of gold near Virginia City and th...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Iron Strong Box3535 - Iron Strong Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original iron strong box, typical of the Railway Express and other express companies. About 15 x 15 x 26". Circular steel hand holds. Locking t...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to r******g for (600.00 + 138.00BP) = 738.00
 
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La Fortuna Mining Co. /  Twin Buttes Mining Co. Bullion Receipts3536 - La Fortuna Mining Co. / Twin Buttes Mining Co. Bullion Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Received from La Fortuna Mining, 1 box bullion valued at fifteen thousand dollars going to San Francisco, 1902. Two receipts for Twin buttes Mining fo
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Large Wells Fargo & Co. Express Enamel Sign3537 - Large Wells Fargo & Co. Express Enamel Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
21 1/2" square exterior enamel sign with the classic blue, red and white diamond shaped logo on both sides. Designed to hang on wall exterior s...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to h*******2 for (275.00 + 0.00BP) = 275.00
 
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Montana Express Companies Checks and Waybills3538 - Montana Express Companies Checks and Waybills
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1890 Virginia City and Pony Stage Line, no. 187 way-bill. Virginia City and Red Bluff Stage Co. way-bill, 1891. Three blank checks to John E. Russell,
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8*****M for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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NY Transfer Co. Dodds Express Cover3539 - NY Transfer Co. Dodds Express Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cover with cancellation of Dec. 30, 8:30 pm. City: New York State: New York Date: HWAC#: : 32103
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******2 for (40.00 + 0.00BP) = 40.00
 
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RARE Overland Mail & Express Company baggage tag3540 - RARE Overland Mail & Express Company baggage tag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"O. M. & Ex. Co. / 956 / Baggage Tag." The company, which provided passenger service by stagecoach, also delivered mail from St. Louis...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to T******1 for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Pacific Union Express Co. Cover3541 - Pacific Union Express Co. Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wonderful Pacific Union Express cover, with USPS 3c stamp. Great scrip address to William Morgan Esq. Very good to excellent condition. Pacific Union
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Group of Railway Express Bags3542 - Group of Railway Express Bags
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three bags: two are labeled Property of RY. EX. AGY; large unused bag is 736421 and small bag has no number. One is labeled Property of REA Express 99
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Railway Express Agency Metal Sign3543 - Railway Express Agency Metal Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Railway Express Agency sign from around the 1920s. The sign itself is about 1/16" thick metal, painted red with white lettering and a white b...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********r for (190.00 + 43.70BP) = 233.70
 
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Railway Express Silver Bullets3544 - Railway Express Silver Bullets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Lone Ranger style advertising pieces (silver bullets) for Railway Express. 45 Caliber, not operable--engraved on botton: "Hi Yo REA and Awa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******n for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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River Express Cover3545 - River Express Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Steamer express frank cover, Stockton & San Francisco. The River Express operated between Stockton, Sacramento and San Francisco 1890 to 1895. V...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******2 for (85.00 + 0.00BP) = 85.00
 
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Texas and Pacific Express Co.'s Receipts3546 - Texas and Pacific Express Co.'s Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Texas Express Company receipts: 1876 and 1884. Three Pacific Express Company receipts: 1884, 1887, 1889. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32111
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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