Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan Calendars2150 - Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan Calendars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Minnesota, 2 Wisconsin, and 1 Michigan Calendar. Jos. G. Friedrichs Piano Co. (Mankato, Minnesota 1921), The Cloquet Lumber Company (Cloquet, Minnes
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Very Early Mississippi Territory Document2151 - Very Early Mississippi Territory Document
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An 1817 Document from Mississippi Territory describing an agreement to be made regarding a will. City: Mississippi State: Date: HWAC#: : 32544
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to g********r for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Two Wanted Posters2152 - Two Wanted Posters
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$200 reward for David Bram, alias A. Harris, alias A. Phillips for peddling narcotics and whiskey and pick pocketing. C. A. Vassar. Chief of Police, K
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Choice Western Calendars2153 - Choice Western Calendars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Park Mercantile Co., Grocery Service Station and Men's Furnishings", January, 1927 on one side, and "Southern Mortgage Co, Farm,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Glendive & Billings, Montana Postcards2154 - Glendive & Billings, Montana Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five Glendive postcards: 1908 Miskimen Merrill Ave street scene, Hungry Joe Mine, bird's-eye view, depot, and railroad bridge. Eight Billings po...
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Estimate : 130.00 - 260.00
Sold to p*****Z for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
 
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Fourteen Lake McDonald Hotel Menus2155 - Fourteen Lake McDonald Hotel Menus
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a complete collection of the lunch and dinner menus. Built in 1914, Lake McDonald Hotel was nestled on the shores of the largest lake inside G
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****a for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Lake McDonald Hotel Menu Collection2156 - Lake McDonald Hotel Menu Collection
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12 menus with photo of Bear Grass Flowers, Glacier National Park; 15 menus with photo of Indian camp, Glacier National Park; 8 menus with photo--On th
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****a for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Massive Montana Postcard Collection2157 - Massive Montana Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 75. Includes a trifold of Lewiston (one fold detached), White Sulpher Springs, Havre, Anaconda, Dillon, Noble Mine, Forsyth, Missoula, Helena, ra
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Estimate : 360.00 - 720.00
Sold to m**********a for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Montana Town and Special Photographs2158 - Montana Town and Special Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of seven nice photos: train at Missoula, c 1890; group of musicians in Meaderville (c1890); bank building in Great Falls c 1890; scene at Glendi
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Montana CDV Photograph Collection2159 - Montana CDV Photograph Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 58 CDV photographs (portraits) from Montana photographers, all from the c1865-1880 period. About 25% are identified as to the person sho
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to e*****r for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Group of Montana Photographs2160 - Group of Montana Photographs
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Large group of portraits from Montana, generally 1890-1920. Many different photographers. Lot of about 100 plus photos. City: Montana State: Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****a for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Two Montana Broadsides2161 - Two Montana Broadsides
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2 Montana Broadsides, Elk Horn Barn feed, and The Reel Ranch. Largest is 22' x 14.5." City: Montana State: Date: HWAC#: : 32568
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Trio of Story & Willson Revenue Imprinted Checks2162 - Trio of Story & Willson Revenue Imprinted Checks
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A group of 3 Messrs, Story and Willson checks from 1880-1881 from Bozeman, Montana with revenue imprinted stamps. The checks themselves are in fairly
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*********1 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Butte Commemorative Silver Mining Spoon2163 - Butte Commemorative Silver Mining Spoon
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Engraved silver spoon with figurine handle. Handle is a Miner, standing with a stylized pick, atop bands that read "Struct It At Last." Th...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*********1 for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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Three Rare Different Hauser RNG Checks2164 - Three Rare Different Hauser RNG Checks
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A rare lot of 3 different RNG checks from S.T. Hauser & Co. of Butte, Montana. All three checks are signed by "S.T. Hauser & Co."...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Butte Checks Collection (No Revenue)2165 - Butte Checks Collection (No Revenue)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
25 check collection of Butte, Montana checks spanning a variety of banks companies and issues over 60 years c. 1880-1944 City: Montana State: Butte D
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Butte RN Check Collection2166 - Butte RN Check Collection
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Five RN's from various Butte banks including Butte State Savings Bank, Parrot Silver and Copper Co, Daly Donahoe and Moyer, Hoge Brownlee & ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (95.00 + 21.85BP) = 116.85
 
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S. T. Hauser & Co. RN Bank Check w/ Miner Vignette2167 - S. T. Hauser & Co. RN Bank Check w/ Miner Vignette
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice vignette of miner with a pick and another of a beehive. Orange RN-G1 printed 2c Internal Revenue stamp. Samuel T. (Thomas) Hauser was an early go
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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S.T. Houser Check Collection2168 - S.T. Houser Check Collection
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5 Different checks from S.T. Houser and Co., Bankers, including 3 RNG's with various styles and features. Dates range from 1879-81. City: Mont...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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S.T. Houser unlisted RNG Check2169 - S.T. Houser unlisted RNG Check
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A unique S.T. Houser check with an ultra-rare unlisted brown RNG from 1880. A fantastic addition to any collection. City: Montana State: Butte Date:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****r for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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W.A. Clark and Bros. Check Collection2170 - W.A. Clark and Bros. Check Collection
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Ten checks from W. A. Clark & Bro. Bankers. 3 RNX's from 1900-02 with one of them apparently signed by William A. Clark Jr. The other check...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to c*********p for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
 
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Rare Deer Lodge Check Collection2171 - Rare Deer Lodge Check Collection
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Includes an unlisted brown RNG and another check from the First National Bank, and a grocer's check from W.W. Higgins c. 1879-90. City: Montana...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Donnell, Clark & Larabie Check w/ Ultra-rare Brown RN-G2172 - Donnell, Clark & Larabie Check w/ Ultra-rare Brown RN-G
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare Donnell, Clark, and Larabie check in marvelous condition with an ultra-rare brown RNG. All the other ink on the check is vibrant signifying the
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Dillion, Montana Check Collection2173 - Dillion, Montana Check Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot is a 16 piece check collection from Dillion, Montana containing dates between 1881 and 1921. This collection contains 14 checks from First N
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Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
Sold to D******a for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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Rare Montana Fort Check Collection2174 - Rare Montana Fort Check Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 6 checks from Montana forts from between 1873 and 1892. Three are from Fort Benton, Montana, 1 from Fort Shaw, 1 that is difficult to
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c****n for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Glendale, MT Check Collection2175 - Glendale, MT Check Collection
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Nine different checks from Glendale, MT. Two RN's from the N. Armstrong & Co. Bankers with vignettes. Seven Non-RN checks from N. Armstrong,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c****n for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Helena National Bank Check Collection2176 - Helena National Bank Check Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot includes a 16 piece check collection from the Helena National Bank in Helena, Montana. The Helena National Bank operated between 1890 throug
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Two Different Helena RN-C1 Checks2177 - Two Different Helena RN-C1 Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different 1871 RN C1 checks from First National Bank of Helena. One is on buff paper and the other is on purple paper. The First National Bank of
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Two Rare Helena Second National Bank and Three Merchants National Bank Checks2178 - Two Rare Helena Second National Bank and Three Merchants National Bank Checks
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Two rare RN-G checks from the Second National Bank of Helena and 3 Merchants National Bank RN-G checks from Helena. The Second National Bank of Helen
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Two Very Rare Montana Territory RN-D1 Checks2179 - Two Very Rare Montana Territory RN-D1 Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two very rare RN-D1 checks from Montana Territory in 1873 from The Peoples National Bank of Helena and Fox, Lyster & Roe, Bankers. It is essent...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Three Checks Related to Helena2180 - Three Checks Related to Helena
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Two checks from 1873 and 1864 issued by L.H. Hershfield in Helena with one being an RN-C13 and another RN-B6. One check is from L.H. Hershfield and t
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Estimate : 170.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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Three Helena Checks With Miner Vignette2181 - Three Helena Checks With Miner Vignette
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Three total L.H. Hershfield & Co. Helena, Montana checks with a picture of a miner and his dog on the left side of the check. 2 of them are RN-...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Four Different First National Bank of Helena RN Checks2182 - Four Different First National Bank of Helena RN Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lot of 4 different RN checks from the First National Bank of Helena issued between 1872 and 1879. There are 3 different RN-D1 checks and 1 RN-D4, in
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****r for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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A Pair of Rare Hershfield 'In Gold" Checks2183 - A Pair of Rare Hershfield 'In Gold" Checks
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A pair of checks from L.H. Hershfield & Bro. both saying "In Gold" meaning they request that the amount be paid in gold coin instead o...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Collection of Montana Territory and State Warrants2184 - Collection of Montana Territory and State Warrants
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 14 total Montana State and Territory Warrants from Helena, between 1882 and 1904. There are 3 warrants from the State of Montana, 9 t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****r for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Collection of Second National Bank of Helena Checks2185 - Collection of Second National Bank of Helena Checks
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A collection of 25 checks from the Second National Bank of Helena, Montana ranging from 1884-1893 including several different colors and varieties of
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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F.N.B. Helena Yellowstone Geyser Checks2186 - F.N.B. Helena Yellowstone Geyser Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirteen total, all different Yellowstone geyser from Helena checks including a blank, unused one c.1888-95. City: Montana State: Helena Date: HWAC#
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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F.N.B. of Helena RNG Check Group2187 - F.N.B. of Helena RNG Check Group
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Four slightly different RNG's from the First National Bank of Helena where two of the checks were cancelled. Three are from 1878, 1 is from 1881...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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First National Bank of Helena RN Variety Checks2188 - First National Bank of Helena RN Variety Checks
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Eight total checks of 5 different varieties from the First National Bank of Helena, all RN's, one unusual check with a vignette border, but no v...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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First National Bank of Helena Check Collection2189 - First National Bank of Helena Check Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty-nine checks from the First National Bank of Helena of various check varieties and styles, with several checks for "purse" equivalen...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to e*****r for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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First National Bank of Helena Rare Check w/ coin & ingot vignette2190 - First National Bank of Helena Rare Check w/ coin & ingot vignette
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A rare First National Bank of Helena, Montana check with an RN-B1 imprint and a picture on the far left side of a bank teller with stacks of coins and
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****1 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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First National Bank of Helena Unlisted Revenue Imprint Check2191 - First National Bank of Helena Unlisted Revenue Imprint Check
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very very rare check from The First National Bank of Helena, Montana in 1880. This check has a brown RNG that is unlisted in the price book along w
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****r for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Gold Dust Deposit Helena Montana 18672192 - Gold Dust Deposit Helena Montana 1867
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A receipt for a gold dust deposit at The First National Bank of Helena, charged 1/4 ounce for a safeguarding and also has a 5 cent adhesive stamp. c.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Helena Manuscript Checks Collection2193 - Helena Manuscript Checks Collection
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A collection of 11 manuscript checks from Helena, Montana issued between 1860 and 1876. Eight of these checks request that the check be paid in curre
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c****n for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Helena RN-X Checks Including Citrine2194 - Helena RN-X Checks Including Citrine
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Five Helena RNX checks from The American National Bank, A.M. Holter Hardware Co, and The Montana National Bank. There are 2 checks from The Montana N
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Hershfield RN-G Check Collection2195 - Hershfield RN-G Check Collection
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A collection of 6 RNG checks from L.H. Hershfield & Bro. in Helena, Montana between the years 1879 and 1882. One check is to Kountze Brothers i...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*********1 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Kountze-Hershfield RN Check Collection2196 - Kountze-Hershfield RN Check Collection
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Five L.H. Hershfield checks stamped to the Kountze Brothers Bankers in New York. The checks all have various RN's and they have ALL been signed ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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L.H. Hershfield Check with Revenue Imprint2197 - L.H. Hershfield Check with Revenue Imprint
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One L.H. Hershfield and 2 L.H. Heshfield & Bro. from Helena, Montana written 1866 and 1869 respectively. There is 1 RN-B6 (green stamp) request...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1*****c for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Merchants National Bank Check Collection2198 - Merchants National Bank Check Collection
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A 22 piece collection of checks between 1884 and 1869 from the Merchants National Bank in Helena, Montana. Some of the accounts charged by these chec
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Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Miner's Vignette Helena RN Check Collection2199 - Miner's Vignette Helena RN Check Collection
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Three different styles of checks with 3 different miner vignettes from The First National Bank, and L.H. Hershfields & Bro. Four total checks al...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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