Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Southern California Cabinet Cards1650 - Southern California Cabinet Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three photos: 2 photos are by Taber Studio; one of the Sierra Madre Villa and the other id Magnolia avenue, Riverside , Cal. The name on the back is L
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to l**********s for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Southern California Stock Certificates1651 - Southern California Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. 1) Chino Odd Fellows Hall Association. #18 for 5 shares to Iva Ashley in 1899. Signed by Edward Rhodes and CJ Newman. 2) Los Angeles Imp
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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2 Southern California Western Calendars1652 - 2 Southern California Western Calendars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two advertising calendars: 1) H. R. Slayden Co., Coal and Wood, Tires and Tubes, Pasadena, California. Calendar is dated January, 1921. Picture is of
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Two Southern California Maps1653 - Two Southern California Maps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Geological maps of portions of San Diego, Orange and San Bernadino counties. 19" x 21". State Mineralogist William Ireland Jr. by HW Fa...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Suisun and Fairfield Water Company Stock Certificate1654 - Suisun and Fairfield Water Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#56 for one share to Henry Rice & Company. Signed by George Gillespie and Samuel Brech. One 25c US Revenue Stamp. Condition issues - see photo. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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Suisun & Fairfield Water Company Stock Certificate1655 - Suisun & Fairfield Water Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificate #9. We seldom find stock certificates in single digits. For 1 share to J Ning(?) in 1873. Signed by DM Stockman and MD Belspiel(?).
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Susanville Birds Eye View Cabinet Card1656 - Susanville Birds Eye View Cabinet Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small cabinet card showing a birds eye view of Susanville. (Prag Collection) City: Susanville State: California Date: HWAC#: : 32059
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to F****e for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Temecula Postcards and Photographs1657 - Temecula Postcards and Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scenes from the flood in 1915, 9 early RPC's, Cowboy Rodeo photos. 13 pieces total. (Prag Collection) City: Temecula State: California Date: H...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to b*******e for (225.00 + 51.75BP) = 276.75
 
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Postcards of Three Different Trains at Truckee Depot1658 - Postcards of Three Different Trains at Truckee Depot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two RPC's: Southern Pacific 83, 4-8-8-2, AC-8, Engine X4015. A hand colored card of a Lake Tahoe Train. (Prag Collection) City: Truckee State: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Early Main Street, Truckee Postcards1659 - Early Main Street, Truckee Postcards
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Seven printed cards, some toned, some hand colored. (Prag Collection) City: Truckee State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30679
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Early Tahoe Buildings Postcards1660 - Early Tahoe Buildings Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 7 Early RPC's, 6 Early PC's, c. 1906-20 (Prag Collection) City: Tahoe State: California Date: HWAC#: : 32854
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Early Truckee Calendar1661 - Early Truckee Calendar
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Mother- Daughter Calendar from The Tahoe Market inc. c. 1918 City: Truckee State: California Date: HWAC#: : 32920
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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McGlashan Residence and Rocking Stone Tower Postcards (Truckee)1662 - McGlashan Residence and Rocking Stone Tower Postcards (Truckee)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five RPC's from various viewpoints. Five hand colored cards. Four printed cards. (Prag Collection) City: Truckee State: California Date: HWAC#...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Mcglashan Residence Postcards1663 - Mcglashan Residence Postcards
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4 RPC's C. 1910-30, 18 Early PC's c. 1905-10. (Prag Collection) City: Truckee State: California Date: HWAC#: : 32853
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Postcards of Truckee "Buried" in Heavy Snow1664 - Postcards of Truckee "Buried" in Heavy Snow
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Ten RPC's of a lot of snow in Truckee. One hand colored printed card. (Prag Collection) City: Truckee State: California Date: HWAC#: : 31502
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Truckee Bird's Eye Views Postcards1665 - Truckee Bird's Eye Views Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven very scarce RPC's taken from bird's eye views. Six printed photo views, four hand colored. (Prag Collection) City: Truckee State: Ca...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Truckee General Postcards1666 - Truckee General Postcards
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Truckee town, trains, and surroundings, 6 RPC's, 16 early PC's 1905-10, 5 post 1940 PC's (Prag Collection) City: Truckee State: Califo...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to h*******2 for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Truckee Ephemera (Postcards, Ad Card, Labels, Matchbook)1667 - Truckee Ephemera (Postcards, Ad Card, Labels, Matchbook)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two choice postcards: The new Glendale House and the White House, a private hotel. An advertising card for Buffalo Scales; three beverage labels from
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Postcards of Truckee Main Street w/ Vintage Autos1668 - Postcards of Truckee Main Street w/ Vintage Autos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six RPC's of Old Truckee's Main Street with Cars. Seven color printed photos cards. (Prag Collection) City: Truckee State: California Date:...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Truckee Postcard Collection1669 - Truckee Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten RPC's of Truckee: overview of town, woman next to a flag, McGlashan Residence and Rocking Stone Tower, town view showing RR track, Donner La...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Postcards of Truckee River Winter Scenes1670 - Postcards of Truckee River Winter Scenes
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Twelve RPC's of the Truckee River in winter. One hand colored printed card. (Prag Collection) City: Truckee State: California Date: HWAC#...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Truckee Winter Fun and Sports Postcards1671 - Truckee Winter Fun and Sports Postcards
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Seven RPC's of Truckee in winter. Two hand colored printed cards. (Prag Collection) City: Truckee State: California Date: HWAC#: : 31501
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Truckee Dog Sled Postcard Collection1672 - Truckee Dog Sled Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve great RPC's of dog sleds. three additional printed cards. (Prag Collection) City: Truckee State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30677
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Truckee Winter Postcard Collection (Most RPC)1673 - Truckee Winter Postcard Collection (Most RPC)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eighteen RPC's of amazing winter scenes in Truckee, includes: Icicles, Truckee River, city views, buried at Truckee (buried car), Donner Lodge, ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to i*********1 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Tuolumne County Water Company Stock Issued to D.O. Mills1674 - Tuolumne County Water Company Stock Issued to D.O. Mills
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued at Columbia, Tuolumne County to Darius Ogden Mills with vignette of miners working the sluice boxes. D.O. Mills made his fortune in railroads a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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Cabinet Card of Training Ship at Mare Island1675 - Cabinet Card of Training Ship at Mare Island
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This cabinet card shows a training ship docked. Mare Island became the first United States naval base on the West Coast in 1854. It received its prese
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Vallejo City Water Company Stock Certificates1676 - Vallejo City Water Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Very early #3 for 1,000 shares to JC Edgecombe in 1871. Signed by Chabot and Hubbs(?). Vignette of river, Edgecombe purchased 1,000 of the 10,000
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****A for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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Rare Ventura Checks1677 - Rare Ventura Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3: The Bank of Ventura issued these checks, all from early 1877. All feature 2c Internal Revenue stamps, and these are cancelled. Very good to
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c****n for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Victorville Area Postcards1678 - Victorville Area Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 25 postcards of Victorville and Joshua Tree area. Nine RPC's. Views depict the city streets, the Joshua trees, buildings, and landscapes. ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******4 for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Pajaro Valley Bank Stock Certificates1679 - Pajaro Valley Bank Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates with different bank president signatures. Both are identical design. Incorporated May, 25, 1888. Certificate No. 75, issued for 410 s
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Watsonvile Ephemera (Map, Photos, Stocks)1680 - Watsonvile Ephemera (Map, Photos, Stocks)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: IOOF Official Certificate; map of Watsonville and vicinity; five 5" x 7" photos of cable cars, Santa Cruz hotel, Santa's Vil...
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Bank of Williams Checks and Ledger Page1681 - Bank of Williams Checks and Ledger Page
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A ledger page and 20 checks from 1909 from the rural community of Williams in Colusa County. City: Williams State: California Date: 1909 HWAC#: : 285
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Willows Football History Archive1682 - Willows Football History Archive
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14 1953-1954 Willows Football Programs and Rally Literature. City: Willows State: California Date: HWAC#: : 32508
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Thirteen Yosemite Valley Stereographs1683 - Thirteen Yosemite Valley Stereographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Four different photos of Hutchings' Hotel with Sentinel Rock in the Background: View on the Merced by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co.; Senti...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to F****e for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Twenty-six Yosemite Stereographs1684 - Twenty-six Yosemite Stereographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight stereo graphs of Hanging Rock, Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley. Six photos of various falls, one is hand colored. Two photos of Big Trees. Two ph
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Bond of the County of Yuba1685 - Bond of the County of Yuba
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed (15" h x 15.75" w) $100 bond, no. 263 issued to J. G. Stebbins, signed by R. H. Hall, chairman of the board of supervisors. Cancell...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***1 for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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Yuba County Bond1686 - Yuba County Bond
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1857 Yuba County Bond # 127 for $300. 16 coupons still attached. Signed by Francis Reid and DC Bernham(?). Vignettes of explorers, Native Americans an
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Relics from the California and Carson Trails (Farnesi)1687 - Relics from the California and Carson Trails (Farnesi)
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Three large frames of rusty relics from the famous California trail through the Forty Mile Desert in Nevada, collected by Jack & Marie Farnesi. ...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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"Wanted" and "Missing" Posters, Bulletins, and Correspondence1688 - "Wanted" and "Missing" Posters, Bulletins, and Correspondence
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Included: "Missing!", possibly victim of foul play. John William Hooks, taxi line operator, 1912; "Missing!" since May 8, 1911, ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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19th Century Unissued Stock Certificates (Water and Mining)1689 - 19th Century Unissued Stock Certificates (Water and Mining)
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Lot of ten. Maryland Gold Quartz, #274, Grass Valley. Solano and Napa Gold & Silver, #220, Butte County. California Railway, #80, Oakland. Two o...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Two Important Publications from California1690 - Two Important Publications from California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) "Mexican Titles in the States and Territories of the United States", 1881. 12pp, 9" x 5.75", soft cover. Authored by J. Alexa...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t*****5 for (95.00 + 21.85BP) = 116.85
 
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Five Stereoviews Along Pacific Coast1691 - Five Stereoviews Along Pacific Coast
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Near Santa Cruz, 1905. 2) South Farallon Island, Sea Lions by Bradley & Rulofson. 3) San Lorenzo River at Santa Cruz, 1908. 4) Light House, F...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to k********3 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Assorted California Newspapers1692 - Assorted California Newspapers
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The Commercial and Financial Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, The Call, San Francisco, Los Angeles Evening Express, and more City: State: California Da
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Early California Phonebooks1693 - Early California Phonebooks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Pacific Phone and Telegraph company; Amador, Butte, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba, and parts of Sierra and Solano Coun
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to v********o.. for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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California Ephemera1694 - California Ephemera
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Lot includes a U. S., State of California grant of donating public lands to colleges for the benefit of Agriculture and the mechanic Arts. Certificate
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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California Large Engraved Certificate Collection1695 - California Large Engraved Certificate Collection
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1 California State Supreme Court justice election certification c. 1894 signed by Cal. Governor Henry Markham, California 47th district assemblyman ce
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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California Portrait Archive1696 - California Portrait Archive
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5 Gilroy, 4 Marysville (1 UNL), 5 Petaluma, 1 Sonora UNL, 5 Santa Rosa, 3 Sacramento (1UNL). (Prag Collection) City: State: California Date: HWAC#
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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California Shipping Ephemera1697 - California Shipping Ephemera
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Shipping ephemera from California: Official Program U.S. Frigate Constitution at Mare Island 1933; 1908 letter from the Fleet Committee of the City of
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Coastal Communities Maps1698 - Coastal Communities Maps
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Collection includes: Auto Assoc. Coast Route from Las Cruces to Ventura; Auto Assoc. Map of Southern California; Metsker's County Map of Ventura...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Early California College Football Archive1699 - Early California College Football Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Cal Bulletin's Pacific Coast Football Schedule c. 1929, Oregon vs. St. Mary's official souvenir program c. 1931, UCLA vs. Stanford Prog...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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