Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Non-mining Nevada Stock Certificates 12450 - Non-mining Nevada Stock Certificates 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of fourteen. 1) Unissued California-Nevada Creamery. $287. 2) Number 47 Nevada Wholesale Grocery Co. 1913. 3) Truckee-Carson Farmers Association.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Non-mining Nevada Stock Certificates 22451 - Non-mining Nevada Stock Certificates 2
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Lot of eight. 1) Minden Flour #169 in 1914. 2) American Fore and Marine #190. Unissued. 3) Daily News in 1926. 4) Godbe Filters #25 in 1930. Signed by
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Non-mining Nevada Stock Certificates 32452 - Non-mining Nevada Stock Certificates 3
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Lot of fifteen. 1) John Patterson Inventories. Signed by Patterson. 1924. 2) Pacific Fidelity. 1962. 3-5) National American Industires. 1958. 6) Godbe
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Rare State of Nevada Telephone Directory2453 - Rare State of Nevada Telephone Directory
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state directory also includes: Alpine, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas and part of Sierra Counties, California. Published by The Bell Telephone Company of Nevad
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Two Nevada History Books: "Ghosts of the Humboldt Region" and "Pioneers of the Ponderosa"2454 - Two Nevada History Books: "Ghosts of the Humboldt Region" and "Pioneers of the Ponderosa"
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1) A glimpse into Pershing County. 1970. By Dave Basso. First edition. 189pp. Photo-illustrations; 2 fold-out maps. A guide to the prehistory and hist
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******2 for (50.00 + 0.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Nevada and Eastern California Publications2455 - Nevada and Eastern California Publications
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A group of 12 publications. The best of which may be the J.P. Jones speech to the Senate in 1890. One piece discusses water issues on the Walker River
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r***6 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Nevada History Collection2456 - Nevada History Collection
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Nevada Paintings; 1st Hundred Years, UNR bond, Goldfield picture, 2 maps, and a Carson City newspaper. Quite an eclectic group! City: Nevada / Utah S
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Utah Calendars Pair2457 - Utah Calendars Pair
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Mountains, Green River c. 1910, Girl, Salt Lake City c. 1912 City: Nevada / Utah State: Date: HWAC#: : 32915
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****a for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Bessemer Company Gold Bonds (Steel Rail Company)2458 - Bessemer Company Gold Bonds (Steel Rail Company)
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A certificate and 35 coupons for a $500 gold bond issued to William Cunningham by the Bessemer Company in New Jersey. It is signed by the Treasurer, S
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Missing Persons Wanted Posters2459 - Missing Persons Wanted Posters
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$200 reward for Robert Holman for murder of his wife. 1911--"...has pimples on side of neck and jaw. Cannot shave self. Show picture to barbers...
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New Jersey Check Collection2460 - New Jersey Check Collection
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Several thousand checks from New Jersey with some New York checks mixed in. Most of the New York checks seem to be for The Fifth Avenue Bank between
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Phoenix Hotel Cabinet Card2461 - Phoenix Hotel Cabinet Card
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Nice photo of the Phoenix Hotel at Las Vegas Hot Springs. Name on back L. Hollinshed, 1888. Label: E. Schuster, dealer in Indian Curiosities. (Prag Co
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m****2 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Wheeler and Colton Maps of New Mexico2462 - Wheeler and Colton Maps of New Mexico
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1) One page Colton map. 14" x 17". Published by Johnson & Browning. 2) Wheeler 1879. Bright colors. Rips at folds and has been taped. ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Spectacular Cooperstown, NY Check Collection2463 - Spectacular Cooperstown, NY Check Collection
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Over 1,000 written checks in good condition from the Otsego County Bank in Cooperstown New York c. 1830-40. A great opportunity to find collectible si
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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Beautiful Ilian, NY Check Collection2464 - Beautiful Ilian, NY Check Collection
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About 200 checks from the Ilian Bank of Illian New York in great condition, all with a colored vignette, dates range from 1856-66. City: New York Sta
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Early New York Book with Fabulous Color Map2465 - Early New York Book with Fabulous Color Map
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Incredible book, "Topography & Hydrology of the City of New York." By Egbert L. Viele', this hard cover book comes with a spectac...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to e********y for (2,800.00 + 560.00BP) = 3,360.00
 
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North America Life Insurance Co. Certificate2466 - North America Life Insurance Co. Certificate
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Impressive unused $1,000.00 life insurance policy of the "North America Life Insurance Company" has a combination of engraving and typogra...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Framed Picture of the New York Crystal Palace2467 - Framed Picture of the New York Crystal Palace
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A framed picture of the New York Crystal Palace for the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations. A beautiful display building built in 1853 and des
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. Autographed Letter2468 - Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. Autographed Letter
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Undated typewritten letter on Vanderbilt Newspapers Inc. letterhead to C.H. & May Eleanor Swain concerning their stock certificates. Signed by C...
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Group of Unissued New York Checks2469 - Group of Unissued New York Checks
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A large group of unissued checks from New York between the 1860s and 1900s in relatively good condition. There are more than 15 different books of ch
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to i*********1 for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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Large New York Check Lot2470 - Large New York Check Lot
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A large collection of probably thousands of checks from New York. Some of the banks include Continental National Bank (with most checks dated pre-1900
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Very Early New York Checks2471 - Very Early New York Checks
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Two checks from 1754 and 1764, and three from Rockland County Bank of Nyack in the 1860s. One check from Bank of Sing- Sing, 1851. One check from Bank
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Rare Casket Catalog2472 - Rare Casket Catalog
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New York & Brooklyn Casket Company; Catalogue No.10, 1911 City: New York State: Date: 1911 HWAC#: : 32320
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********1 for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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The Campbell's Creek Coal Company Stock Certificates2473 - The Campbell's Creek Coal Company Stock Certificates
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A lot of 23 stock certificates from The Campbell's Creek Coal Company in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1920-1928, in pretty good condition. City: Ohio...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Murray Draper Fairman & Co. Bank note2474 - Murray Draper Fairman & Co. Bank note
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Certificates issued by Murray Draper Fairman & Co. promising to pay currency to the bearer. Total of 6 notes, 3 one dollar, 3 two dollar. City...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Ohio Calendar Collection2475 - Ohio Calendar Collection
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Sailing, Cleveland c. 1901, Girl, Pitsburg c. 1924, Mother Daughter, Sylvania c. 1922, Lady, Dayton c. 1909, Lady, Youngstown c.1917, Cat, Akron c. 19
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Oil Stocks Certificates Group2476 - Oil Stocks Certificates Group
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Lot of 11: various oil and petroleum stocks from various producers around the country, particularly Ohio. represented are the Kimbley Oil & Refi...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to s*******p for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Oklahoma Check Collection2477 - Oklahoma Check Collection
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Oklahoma check collection from various years between 1900 and 1940. This lot includes a wide variety of around 2,000 checks from all over the state.
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Photo of Tankawa Oil Field2478 - Photo of Tankawa Oil Field
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Panoramic photograph (7.25" x 46.75", framed: 10.25" x 50") of the oil field by E. G. Banks. From an article by Bobby D. Weaver:...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
 
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Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi Calendars2479 - Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi Calendars
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3 Oklahoma, 3 Arkansas, 2 Kentucky, and 1 Mississippi Calendars including Muskogee National Bank (Muskogee, Oklahoma 1916), East Music Company (Hominy
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Collection of Oregon Checks2480 - Collection of Oregon Checks
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An outstanding group of several hundred checks from Oregon from 1902 through 1928. Some of the banks include Farmers State Bank, Powder Valley State B
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Oregon and Washington Advertising Calendars2481 - Oregon and Washington Advertising Calendars
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A. C. Krueger Co., diamonds, watches, credit jewelers, Spokane, Washington; L. Murkowski, blacksmithing, horseshoeing, welding, Enumlasu, Washington;
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North American Land Company certificate signed by Robert Morris (Revolutionary War Financier)2482 - North American Land Company certificate signed by Robert Morris (Revolutionary War Financier)
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Number 1926 to Bird, Savage, and Bird in 1795. Signed by Robert Morris (later cancelled for obvious reasons) and James Marshall. Robert Morris was
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to j********o.. for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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Second North American Land Company Certificate w/ Morris Signature2483 - Second North American Land Company Certificate w/ Morris Signature
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Number 2016 to Bird, Savage, & Bird of London. Signed by Robert Morris and James Marshall. See previous lot for description. (Prag collection) ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to j********o.. for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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Puerto Rico Loan Certificate2484 - Puerto Rico Loan Certificate
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US loan to Puerto Rico c.1935 City: Puerto Rico State: Date: HWAC#: : 32805
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Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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Providence, Rhode Island Newspapers2485 - Providence, Rhode Island Newspapers
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Includes: Island American & Providence Gazette June 1827, 1 Independent Inquirer and Commercial Advertiser 1825, 1 Rhode Island American and Gen...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Two Wanted for Murder Posters2486 - Two Wanted for Murder Posters
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Wanted for Murder, $400 reward for Sandy A. Anderson, alias Nig Anderson, Fall River County, Hot Springs, South Dakota, 1927. Wanted for Murder, Willi
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Royal Crown and Nehi checks2487 - Royal Crown and Nehi checks
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Lot of checks from Royal Crown Cola in Jasper, Alabama and from Nehi Bottling Company in Ellisville, Mississippi. There are probably 70+ RC checks an
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Southern Check Collection2488 - Southern Check Collection
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Over 200 checks from the Lowry National Bank Atlanta, GA c.1903-11, miscellaneous checks from southern banks, over 220 checks from the American Freedo
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Choice Map of Texas and Nueva California, 18442489 - Choice Map of Texas and Nueva California, 1844
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Large beautifully framed map 18 x 21.5". J. C. Walter, sculpt. Published by Chapman & Hall, October 1842. Published in Maps of the Society ...
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Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Public Debt of the Late Republic of Texas2490 - Public Debt of the Late Republic of Texas
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Approved 5th of March 1852 a claim for service on the Somerwell Campaign $67.50, the legislature of the State of Texas approved this payment. 12 x 10
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to a**********o for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Public Debt of the Late Republic of Texas2491 - Public Debt of the Late Republic of Texas
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A claim of services by Capt. Williams Company in 1841 amounting to seventy five dollars. 10 1/2 x 10 " Prag Collection. City: Texas State: Da...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to a**********o for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Republic of Texas Stock Certificate2492 - Republic of Texas Stock Certificate
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Certificate of Stock in the ten percent consolidated fund created by Act of Feb. 5th 1840 from the Republic of Texas to Edward Hall five hundred dolla
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to i*********1 for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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Texas Calendar Collection2493 - Texas Calendar Collection
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Five early calendars from Texas featuring 3 Ladies c. 1920-1930, 1 girl c.1928, and 1 camping pieces c. 1920's City: Texas State: Date: HWAC...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Brigham Postcards2494 - Brigham Postcards
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18 RPC's, mostly post 1940 and 6 are early postcards, c. 1905-10. (Prag Collection) City: Utah State: Brigham Date: HWAC#: : 32137
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cedar City and St. George, Utah Hotel, Buildings, and Town Postcards2495 - Cedar City and St. George, Utah Hotel, Buildings, and Town Postcards
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Cedar City: 10 RPC post-1940, 5 PC post-1940. St. George: 3 early RPC, 6 PC c. 1920's, and 5 late PC's. (Prag Collection). City: Utah Stat...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*****l for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Echo Canyon and Weber Canyon, Utah Scenic Postcards2496 - Echo Canyon and Weber Canyon, Utah Scenic Postcards
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Echo Canyon 14 early PC, Weber Canyon 4 early PC, 9 late PC. (Prag Collection) City: Utah State: Echo Canyon, Weber Canyon Date: HWAC#: : 32326
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ogden, Utah Post Card Collection2497 - Ogden, Utah Post Card Collection
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200 + town & surround scenes: two fold-outs (c1906), about 160 old postcards (c1904-1919), Thirteen white border RPC's, Forty-three (1920...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b*****4 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Provo, Utah Postcards2498 - Provo, Utah Postcards
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Twenty-nine postcards of Provo, Utah. 15 post-1940 postcards, 13 c.1906-10 postcards, and 1 new postcard. (Prag Collection) City: Utah State: Provo D
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to l**********s for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Postcards of Salt Lake City Buildings2499 - Postcards of Salt Lake City Buildings
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Over 350 building views (some interior) & street scenes - 80% old cards (c1905-1915), about 20% post - 1940 post cards. (Prag Collection) City...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to b*****4 for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
 
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