Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Very Early Nevada Wells, Fargo & Co. Express Receipt (Utah Territory)3567 - Very Early Nevada Wells, Fargo & Co. Express Receipt (Utah Territory)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This piece has a lot going for it. First, it is actually from Carson County in the Utah Territory. The Territory of Nevada is still 5 months away. Sec
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to M*****4 for (550.00 + 126.50BP) = 676.50
 
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Two Wells Fargo Pioche Checks3568 - Two Wells Fargo Pioche Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both are W.E. Griffin, Banker, drawn on Wells, Fargo & Company of Salt Lake City. 1) No. 2655, Pioche, Nev., Sept. 30, 1885. Issued to the South...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to F****e for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Two Wells Fargo Nevada Territory Certificate of Deposits (Gold Hill & Virginia City)3569 - Two Wells Fargo Nevada Territory Certificate of Deposits (Gold Hill & Virginia City)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both are scarce, but the one from Virginia City is much rarer than the Gold Hill. 1) No. 2243. Virginia City, N.T. dateline, Nov. 20th, 1862. Certific
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to V********e for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
 
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Very Early Wells Fargo Virginia City Check3570 - Very Early Wells Fargo Virginia City Check
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Light blue paper. Wells, Fargo & Co. check, no. 132, issued on Sept. 21st, 1861 (Nevada Territory). Signed by R.N. Graves, superintendent of the...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D******a for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Well Fargo & Co. Express Cover (Virginia City & Hamilton)3571 - Well Fargo & Co. Express Cover (Virginia City & Hamilton)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed cover with Hamilton, NV cancellation, 1864 (the year Nevada became a state). Framed receipt from the Savage Mining Company. City: Virginia C
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Wells, Fargo & Co., Virginia City, First of Exchange3572 - Wells, Fargo & Co., Virginia City, First of Exchange
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very scarce! Wells, Fargo & Co. Express & Banking Office in Virginia City, Nevada. First of Exchange issued to J.H. Latham, Agt., on August ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to D******a for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Nevada Wells Fargo Checks (9 Different) (Carson & Virginia City)3573 - Nevada Wells Fargo Checks (9 Different) (Carson & Virginia City)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All different. Most from Carson City. Includes: Carson, 1881, RN-G, signed by Tobey, issued to Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Co.; Carson, ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to r****a for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Nevada Wells Fargo & Co. Ephemera3574 - Nevada Wells Fargo & Co. Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three receipts: 1) dated 1872 for 1 pkg bullion valued at $4350.00 in currency. Receipt is marked "Original in red; shows wear on lower right c...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to h*******2 for (120.00 + 0.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Well Fargo & Co. Express Cover with RPO3575 - Well Fargo & Co. Express Cover with RPO
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare New Mexico RPO on WF cover. City: Silver City State: New Mexico Date: HWAC#: : 31679
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F****e for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Wax Sealer 23576 - Wells Fargo & Co. Wax Sealer 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small brass wax sealer, marked White Marsh, MD. Good condition. City: White Marsh State: Maryland Date: HWAC#: : 32120
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****l for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
 
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Well Fargo & Co. Express Unused Covers3577 - Well Fargo & Co. Express Unused Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One framed cover, 1 1/2 ounce PAID from St. Joseph to Placerville per Pony Express. Five more unused covers, unframed. City: State: Date: HWAC#: :
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to T******1 for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Covers3578 - Wells Fargo & Co. Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two covers: One framed is addressed to E. H. Jackson, Nevada Restaurant, Tombstone, AZ, 1874; and the other is postmarked by Wells Fargo from Tombston
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Ephemera (Receipts and Envelopes)3579 - Wells Fargo & Co. Ephemera (Receipts and Envelopes)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two small sized 3 cent postage paid envelopes Wells Fargo & Co. Express receipts from San Francisco, Vancouver. Small envelope cover addressed t...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to L*****8 for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Framed Wells Fargo presentation piece3579b - Framed Wells Fargo presentation piece
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Description: Nicely framed eight Wells Fargo covers. Great variety of pieces. Features a pictorial 1884 Los Angeles cover to Hellman, Haas & Co ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Label and Stamps3580 - Wells Fargo & Co. Label and Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wells Fargo & Co. label is 1/2 ounce paid from St. Joseph to Placerville per Pony Express. Three Pony Express stamps (not certain to be original...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Lock Collection3581 - Wells Fargo & Co. Lock Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original brass lock and Key for strong boxes--used. Nice patina and in great condition. Labeled--WF & Co. Reproduction brass lock and key, made ...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Motherlode Ephemera3582 - Wells Fargo & Co. Motherlode Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three receipts: one for $350 in bullion, 1906. Two receipts from the Agostine Family. Two checks, and three covers. Two framed receipts, 1873 (Severin
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to h*******2 for (100.00 + 0.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Receipts3583 - Wells Fargo & Co. Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One 1850 receipt from Wells & Co. (Henry Wells) before Wells Fargo. One 1866 receipt for $10,000 paid to J. P. Morgan. One framed Wells & Co...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to L*****8 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Wax Sealer3584 - Wells Fargo & Co. Wax Sealer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The sealer is engraved #20, an early Wells Fargo messenger marking. Brass with short wood handle, good condition. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 3211
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo & Company Pass Collection (5)3585 - Wells Fargo & Company Pass Collection (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five package passes for this iconic Western company. Includes two early passes (1896 and 1898), two different for 1912, and one for 1917. The two earl
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****l for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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