Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Assorted Advertising Collection2550 - Assorted Advertising Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HiPop Movie Show Popcorn box, 3 5" x 8.5" Tripoli Lilac signs, Hundreds of unused butter packaging wrappers from a multitude of manufactur...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Assorted Check and Stock Collection2551 - Assorted Check and Stock Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various checks from railroads, and eastern US banks c. 1876-1935. Also includes over 70 stock certificates from the King David Mining Company c. 1937
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Assorted Foreign Menus Collection2552 - Assorted Foreign Menus Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various European, Asian, and North American Menus. (Prag Collection) City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32376
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Ballpoint Pen Collection2553 - Ballpoint Pen Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A broad collection of over 140 assorted advertising pens from the 1950's-60's displayed nicely in a wooden display case. City: State: Dat...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Bank Day Sign2554 - Bank Day Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red Side, "Today is Bank Day", Black Side, "Tomorrow is Bank Day" 9" x 10". City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32908
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Baseball History Archive2555 - Baseball History Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A's Swing and Run in '71 score book, 1920's Georgia Pacific Team Photo, Spalding 1911 Catalog, Pacific Coast Baseball League Letters, Sp...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to l*******c for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Fishing Calendar Group2556 - Fishing Calendar Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kentucky c. 1908, Kansas 1923, New York 1908 City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32913
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Fishing Historical Archive2557 - Fishing Historical Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Guide to Inyo and Mono Counties the Eastern Slope of the Scenic High Sierra c.1915-20, Early photographs, South Bend Casting Reel ad, Big Fish and H
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Horse Racing Archive2558 - Horse Racing Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Santa Anita Official Program, New York Circuit Horse Racing schedule c. 1884, Caliente MEX official program, Assorted Horse Racing Stocks. City: Sta
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Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Olympic Games Archive2559 - Olympic Games Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10th Olympiad Los Angeles Complete Program, 1932 Olympic Map, 6; 1932 real postcards, 1932 Opening Ceremonies photo souvenir, 2 Special Olympic envelo
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to w******o for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Pro Football and Miscellaneous Sports Archive2560 - Pro Football and Miscellaneous Sports Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1985 49ers Solid Brass Key Ring Schedule, 49ers 25th Anniversary Honor, The Fine Points of Tennis Strategy, Official Rules of Lawn Tennis, Official Do
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Sports and Football/Baseball Card Collection2561 - Sports and Football/Baseball Card Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 200 baseball cards and stickers, various football cards, 10 magazines, and more. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32907
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bawdy Novelty Collection2562 - Bawdy Novelty Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Well over 100 lubricated prophylactics, "Hippie lipsticks", and "Instant Pussies" also includes a "Louisiana Snack" an...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bawdy Records Collection2563 - Bawdy Records Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Roughly 1,200 bawdy 45 records that includes tracks such as "Cousin's Easy Fishing Hole", by Jeb and Cousin Easy, "The Pool Game&...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to D*****2 for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Bennington Style Banquet Tea Pot with Iron Holder2564 - Bennington Style Banquet Tea Pot with Iron Holder
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice large style teapot (lid missing) mounted in iron holder that allows for tipping. "Banquet Tea--"a wonderful flavor"--Iced o...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Bicycle History Archive2565 - Bicycle History Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Columbia Bicycle Advertisements c. 1892, Raleigh Bike and Parts Catalog c. 1936, Badger Cycle Company Letter, Mead Cycle Company Newspaper ad, Nationa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Bird and Animal Trade Cards2566 - Bird and Animal Trade Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection of mostly Bird trade cards with some animal and fish trade cards. Sets include Arm & Hammer Church & Co., NY, Church & ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Canvas Printed Advertisement2567 - Canvas Printed Advertisement
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautifully framed print-on-canvas advertisement captioned 'I Sold On Credit, I Sold On Cash Only" With a picture of a skinny poor man a...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to v******u for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Check Writer and Stamp Sealer2568 - Check Writer and Stamp Sealer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One Safe Guard Check Writer Machine, factory in Pennsylvania. Two different Protectograph machines, G. W. Todd & Co., New York. G. W. Todd &...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Checkbook Mini Collection2569 - Checkbook Mini Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 checkbooks from various banks around the United States. There is a black leather-like one from The United States National Bank in Eugene, Oregon wi
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Chinese Revolution Posters2570 - Chinese Revolution Posters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four posters from the Chinese revolution in support of the movement depicting mainly farmers and soldiers. Posters measure 30" in width with va...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to h*******2 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Christmas Club Check Collection2571 - Christmas Club Check Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Around 120 Christmas Club checks (between 1925 and 1959) from both Negaunee, Michigan and Washington D.C. with a total of 8 or 9 different designs in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to j*******w for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Coca Cola Check Collection2572 - Coca Cola Check Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 Royal Crown Cola checks from The First National Bank Of Alabama Jasper, AL c. 1956, and about 20 Coca Cola checks from The First National Ba
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Collection of Glass Weights2573 - Collection of Glass Weights
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 different glass weights all in fairly good shape. 1 is from Grant's Tomb in New York and shows a picture of the tomb, 1 is for The Babcock Pri...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dentistry Historical Archive2574 - Dentistry Historical Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various dental fixture cards, Sta-Kleen Toothbrush ad, Dental Insurance ad, Rexall antiseptic tooth powder ad, Assorted Dental Company Stocks, Detroit
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Doctors and Drugs Archive2575 - Doctors and Drugs Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cook County Hospital certification, 2 Hartford County druggist licenses City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32903
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Drugs, Prescriptions, and Pharmacy Archive2576 - Drugs, Prescriptions, and Pharmacy Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Prescription glasses c. 1862, 1933 prescription, US Internal Revenue order form for opium and cocoa leaves or variations, Tax Stamp for opium and coc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Duck Stamp Prints2577 - Duck Stamp Prints
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of three: Canada Snow Geese, 1985. Beautifully framed (17.5" x 16.5") with stamp, No, 125 of edition of 2000, signed by artist, Richar...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Early People of Color Stereoviews Group2578 - Early People of Color Stereoviews Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 27: eclectic mix of views from Africa, the Caribbean, and the southern states, showing various tribal pictures, workers in fields, colorized co
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****H for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Early Western Photos Archive2579 - Early Western Photos Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Camps, Big Trees, Cave, Oregon, Rural Houses, Buildings. Largest is 16" x 12". City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32906
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Esquire Calendar2580 - Esquire Calendar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
World War II pinup calendar by Alberto Vargas with verses by Phil Stack. Alberto Vargas (1896 - 1982) Vargas was painting in a store window in May 191
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Esquire Varga Calendar2581 - Esquire Varga Calendar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully illustrated Alberto Vargas WW II calendar with verses by Phil Stack. Good condition. City: State: Date: 1944 HWAC#: : 26269
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Food and Travel Posters and Advertisments2582 - Food and Travel Posters and Advertisments
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 20 different posters, advertisements, and menus that depict common food items and travel related necessities such as maps. Items includ
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Fun Western Artifact Lot2583 - Fun Western Artifact Lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Included: Lumberman's strap-on boot spikes; Massive old key collection (skeleton, furniture, skate, etc,); Montana soda bottles (6); Model steam...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Group of 4 Different Unissued Checks2584 - Group of 4 Different Unissued Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 4 "books" of unissued checks bound together in pretty good condition. 1 from Farmers' & Mechanics' National Bank i...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Kids in Photographs Group (8)2585 - Kids in Photographs Group (8)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Featuring Willie and his trotting dog: others include children photographed with their dolls. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 31439
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Kitchen and Garden Archive2586 - Kitchen and Garden Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various Jell-o Cook Books and recipe guides, Magic Chef Gas Stove Product Guide, Barker Equipment Manufacturing; Gardening For Profit and For Pleasure
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to l*******c for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Lady and Men's Brush and Mirror Set2587 - Lady and Men's Brush and Mirror Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A men's celluloid hair grooming kit with two 6.5" long handle-less brushes, a shoe horn, and a plate. The lady's set is full brass and...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lanterns and Lantern Parts2588 - Lanterns and Lantern Parts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of lanterns and several lantern parts c.1880-1920. 1 Dietz lantern New York, U.S.A., 1 Bradley and Hubbard (B & H) lantern. Also include...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Medical History Collection2589 - Medical History Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Physician and Surgeon Reference Book, California State Homeopathic Medical Society medical license requirements c. 1898, Photograph of an ambulance
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Metal Collectibles2590 - Metal Collectibles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various metal items that are unique and interesting. Includes: 1 Jones Metal Products of Ohio Irrigatior with Fittings lots of wear and hard to read l
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Midwest Calendars2591 - Midwest Calendars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection includes: 4 pieces from The Thos. D. Murphy Co., Red Oak, Iowa, the birthplace of art calendars; The Fort Wayne Trust Co., Indiana; Brown B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to l*******c for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Misc. Prints and Advertising2592 - Misc. Prints and Advertising
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection includes: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspapers; The Farmer's Wife, the Magazine for the Country Woman; G. W. Morris & Co., R...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Misc. Western Photographs2593 - Misc. Western Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection includes: The Delta Queen, old cars, planes, identified and unidentified people, buildings, scenes, etc. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Miscellaneous 3 Dimensional Collectibles2594 - Miscellaneous 3 Dimensional Collectibles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16" long rain stick musical instrument, 2 Wooden horse bookends, a wooden spatula, 6" Tall brass women's boot figurine, 4" Tall b...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Miscellaneous Advertising Collectibles2595 - Miscellaneous Advertising Collectibles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wide variety of signs and other advertisements, including a 9" diameter circular Coca-Cola Sign, An Adam miniature plastic hat, 2 Trick or Trea...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to g****v for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Miscellaneous Advertising Collectibles2596 - Miscellaneous Advertising Collectibles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lot of several very cool advertising items including: a print of a young boy and girl reading the bible with the caption "Sunday Service,&quo...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 2*****W for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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Miscellaneous Bonds and Stocks Archive2597 - Miscellaneous Bonds and Stocks Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Great Atlantic Tea Company Stock Certificate, Orangebale Union School District School Bond Certificate,The Great Western Mutual Accident Associati
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Miscellaneous Documents Collection2598 - Miscellaneous Documents Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of miscellaneous documents from all over the country, and all manner of different documents. Everything from an Army Discharge certificate, 1916
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Miscellaneous Large Poster Collection2599 - Miscellaneous Large Poster Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 Large posters with varying subjects and dates. Many related: female marines, Japan Air Lines, See Europe, Largest is 42.5" x 24". City...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 450.00
 
 
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