Auction Details
Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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3000Four Arizona Postal History CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Globe, 1885 with three dimensional star killer. Round cancel with straight line date and post master name: W. E. Spence. William Spence was postmas
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****F for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
3001Official Oakland Postal Guide (1892)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare! Softcover with string binding. 12 pages. List office hours, arrival and departure of mails for various locations, carrier limits and delive
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
3002Railroad Postal Date StampHolabird Western Americana Collections
Early post cancel device. Wood handle and rusted steel stamp with changeable date. The date on this stamp May 3.
City: Railroad Flat
State: Californ
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i********-.. for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
3003Tuck, Chong & Co. Importers CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Well Fargo & Co's express cover. Return address in English and Chinese. Importers of China and Japan merchandise.
City: San Francisco
State...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (190.00 + 43.70BP) = 233.70
3004Wells Fargo & Co. Express CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
14 covers, one with a letter, two discernable postmarks: 1885, 1889. All covers but 1 cover are to addresses in California, the other one is Vermont.
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 9*****F for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
3005Provisional Government Cover (Hawaii)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful cover with 1884 2 cent/ 2 Keneta stamp titled "Provisional Government 1893." This comes under the rule of the "Monarchy.&qu...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9*****F for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
300612 Hawaii First Flight CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Covers are dated 1934-47. Nice Vignettes, include "First Flight" stamps. (Prag Collection)
City:
State: Hawaii
Date:
HWAC#: : 29806
Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****F for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
3007Hawaii Clipper CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Five covers prior to WWII; Hawaii to USA. (Prag Collection)
City:
State: Hawaii
Date:
HWAC#: : 31636
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
3008Hawaii First Flight CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Three First Flight and one First Day of Issue cover. (Prag Collection)
City:
State: Hawaii
Date:
HWAC#: : 31637
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
300919 Hawaii Military CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
This group of covers dates from 1928-1942, most are 1935-36. Many have pictorials or text on the front. The Hawaiian island of Oahu held a position of
Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****F for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
301023 Hawaiian CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Cover dates range from 1937 to 1976. Included are some from the Hawaiian Centennial Philatelic Exhibition; Independence Day, 1960; vignettes of Americ
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****F for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
30115 Hawaii Long Stamp Air Mail CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
These are dated 1934-41. In 1926 the Post Office Department issued the first in a series of airmail stamps that no longer featured the square shape of
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****F for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
30125 Hawaii Military Flight / Fleet CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Dates 1934-1940. One from the U. S. S. Seagull Minesweeper, includes a stamp featuring a photo of the ship. Very nice vignettes. These are dated 1934-
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
30137 Hawaii Covers with "China Clipper" StampsHolabird Western Americana Collections
The 25c denomination US airmail stamp (blue) was issued on November 22, 1935 for the Inauguration of Trans-Pacific Airmail Service between San Francis
Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****F for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
30149 Hawaii First Flight / Airmail CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Covers dated 1934-42. Nice Vignettes and stamps. (Prag Collection)
City:
State: Hawaii
Date:
HWAC#: : 29802
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
3015Hawaii Cover CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 35 covers, most illustrated and first day. Some duplication. Vast majority were mailed. Earliest cancel is 1916 (Honolulu). Latest is 1979 (als
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
3016Hawaii First Flight CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven covers. Includes: Trans-Pacific Route with real photo cachet and embossed gilt map; four different Honolulu to Suva; National Air Mail W
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
3017Short-lived Amesville, Beaverhead, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
No Amesville covers reported in Shellen & Dunn! Incredible, double circle, purple, strong strike. Oval grid cancel. Post office opened from 1884...
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to h*******c for (425.00 + 97.75BP) = 522.75
3018Nine Anaconda, Montana Corner CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Central Meat Company, WL Beal, County Treasurer, The Montana Hotel, JL Hamilton, Anaconda Copper Mining Company, Novelty Repair Shop, and CM Sawyer. A
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****F for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
3019Rare Ashley, Missoula, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Only one manuscript reported in Shellen & Dunn. Strong strike. Post office open from 1884-1891.
City: Ashley
State: Montana
Date: 1887
HWAC#: :...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****F for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
302019 Beaverhead County CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Allerdice & Allendale toothed cancels, two different Glendale double outer circles, one Dillon double outer circle, Amstead with Chines...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****F for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
30217 Beaverhead County Corner Advertising CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Glendale purple cancel, 1880, Avery House. 2) Glendale red cancel, 1880, light strike, Pond & Uelin. 3) Bannack City, 1889, FL Graves. 4) Ban...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
302211 Different Billings Corner Advertising CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Hotel Northern, the Cottage Inn, Russell Miller Mining Company WL Linton, Cothron & Todd, Grand Hotel, Donovan & Spear, Fourth Judi...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
302315 Corner Advertising Covers from Billings, MontanaHolabird Western Americana Collections
cc's include Northern Hotel, Grand Hotel, International Harvester, Al Bedoo Temple, PJ Brophy, Hines Motor Supply, Yellowstone County Treasurer,...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****F for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
3024VERY Early Blackfoot City, Deer Lodge, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly legible DCDS double circle with a grid cancel. In blue. Shellen & Dunn Type 1.
City: Blackfoot City
State: Montana
Date: c1870
HWAC#: : ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****F for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
3025Blakeley and Blakely, Montana CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Only 3 listed in Shellen & Dunn territorial postmark book. Both spellings are represented. One is from George L. Meeker. The post office was onl...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****M for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
302640 Bozeman, Gallatin, Montana Territorial CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Quite a selection of cancels, killers, envelopes and addresses. Includes a Northern Pacific Hotel corner advertising with a pink cancel, letter addres
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****F for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
3027Earliest Bozeman, Gallatin, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
According to Shellen & Dunn, this is earlier than any cove found in their census. Manuscript.
City: Bozeman
State: Montana
Date: 1869
HWAC#: : ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
3028Manuscript Buell Montana Territorial CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Post office only open from 1879 to 1880. Shellen & Dunn report none in their census.
City: Buell
State: Montana
Date: 1880
HWAC#: : 31045
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******c for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
302912 different Butte City coversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful double outside circle 1880 Montana Copper Company corner advertising, shaved corner rectangle 1884 pink, 1884 star in gride, Wheel of Fortun
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
303065 Butte City, Silver Bow, Montana Territorial CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
A myriad of different cancels: the oldest being an 1880 cc large double ring outer circle with a bold strike. Also star in oval killer, blue star kill
Estimate : 300.00 - 650.00
Sold to 9*****F for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
3031Unlisted Cable City, Deer Lodge County, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Only one Cable City territorial listed in Shellen & Dunn. This is an unlisted circle cancel. Cover is addressed to R. S. Kelley in Deer Lodge, M...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
3032Camp Baker & Wolsey, Meagher, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Camp Baker post office open from 1872 to 1879. On postal card. Bleeding of ink prevalent through 'Camp Ba.' From Augustus Bockey(?). 2) F...
Estimate : 100.00
Sold to 9*****M for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
3033Two Unlisted Color Canton, Meagher, Montana CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Both of these are type number 2 as listed in Shellen and Dunn. There was only 1 found in their census and only 2 total! 1) 1885 purple. 2) c1885 pink.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*******c for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
3034Fourteen Carbon County, Montana CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Three Ewing (1901-1905), Red Lodge (one 1901 and one Camp Sawtooth), two Bearcreek (one 1906), Belfry, Fromberg, Edgar, Dryhead, Alpine, Bowler, Elgin
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
3035Unique Purple Cartersville, Rosebud, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) Traditional black oval cancel. 2) Unlisted in Shellen & Dunn purple oval cancel.
City: Cartersville
State: Montana
Date: 1880...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
3036Cascade County Cover CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two Fort Shaw (1873, paper and 1881 octagon), 1896 Morris double box magenta light strike, 1888 Great Falls, 1898 Logging Creek, 1903 Adel, Belt, Blac
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
3037Unique Cavetown, Meagher, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Only example listed in Shellen & Dunn. Nice purple oval, double outer circle. Opened roughly into stamp at right. Post office was only open from...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******c for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
3038One Year Cedar Junction Post Office CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Early! Rare! Only one reported example in Shellen & Dunn! This is a great manuscript cancel with a blue steam engine.
City: Cedar Junction
Stat...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****M for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
3039Unlisted Centreville, Broadwater, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
This post office was only open during the territorial period and the Shellen & Dunn census had ‘none reported.' Unique? Magenta large double...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****F for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
3041Chouteau County Postal History CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven. Two Fort Benton (1881 blue double circle and 1880 magenta octagon), 1882 Belknap, 1911 Clear Lake (post office opened in 1911 and close
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****F for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
3042Two Different Color Clendenin, Cascade, Montana CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Blue 1885 cancel on a Clendenin Mining & Smelting Comp any corner cover. 2) Black 1884 cover. Post office was open from 1882 - 1892.
City: ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
3043New Cold Springs, Jefferson, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
No Cold Springs covers reported in Shellen & Dunn. Manuscript! On postal reply card. From Edward Russel.
City: Cold Springs
State: Montana
Dat...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******c for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
3044New Cora, Cascade, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
This double circle is not listed in Shellen & Dunn. Date seems to be Jun 1887(?).
City: Cora
State: Montana
Date: 1887
HWAC#: : 31053
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
3045Custer County, Montana Cover CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. 1) Terminus blue double outer circle. 1880. 2) Boyle, 1900. Post office opened from 1892-1903. 3) Albright, 1885. Blue. 4) Etchetah 1891 o
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to 9*****M for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
3046Unlisted Deamersville, Flathead, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
First year of operation, Very early.
City: Deamersville
State: Montana
Date: 1890
HWAC#: : 31057
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****F for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
304718 Different Deer Lodge Corner Advertising CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Pictorial cc's: The Montana and two different McBurney House. Fancy cc's include: The City Hotel, two different McBurney House, and Cockrell...
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****F for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
3048lot withdrawnHolabird Western Americana Collections
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
3049Deer Lodge, Montana Manuscript CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Pen cancel and killer. Addressed to Theodore Muffly of Virginia City, Montana.
City: Deer Lodge
State: Montana
Date: 1868
HWAC#: : 31946
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
305046 Deer Lodge and Deer Lodge City Territorial CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Includes 10 covers, 4 corner advertising, and the rest are postal cards. Mostly addressed to the First National Bank of Deer Lodge, Donnell Clark &a...
Estimate : 250.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9*****F for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
305111 Deer Lodge County, Montana CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Beaverton, three Anaconda, Montana Territory (one with two blocks of three blue 1c stamps), Beartown manuscript territorial, Rochester, Fisht
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******c for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
3052Two Different Colors of Diamond City, Montana CancelsHolabird Western Americana Collections
One purple and one magenta on postal cards. Purple 1878 from WH Sutherlin (office Rocky Mountain Husbandman) to Richard Lackey of Bozeman. 1880 from C
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
305345 Dillon, Montana CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly territorial (32) and even one envelope with a letter!
City: Dillon
State: Montana
Date:
HWAC#: : 31931
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9*****F for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
3054Six Dillon, Montana territorial CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
All on Postal Cards: First National Bank and two different Sebree, Ferris & White. Includes a first year round/straight line date. One large blu...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****F for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
3055Two Hard to Find Elkhorn, Jefferson, Montana CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1885 manuscript cancel in postal reply card. From Theodore Furske(?) to First National Bank of Helena. Only 1 listed in Shellen & Dunn. 2) 18...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*********t for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
3056Only Reported Emmetsburgh, Granite, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
According to Shellen & Dunn there were no reported covers from this town. The post office was open from 1869 to 1879. September 22, no year. Han...
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to h*******c for (325.00 + 74.75BP) = 399.75
3057RARE Empire, Lewis & Clark, Montana Territorial CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
No reported territorials from here in Shellen & Dunn. Official post office card. Mrs. Herbert Rundle. Stamp is easily readable, but 'E' ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******c for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
3058Three Different Ennis, Madison, Montana CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five! 1) Manuscript. Only one in Sheelen & Dunn census. This is later - 1889(?). 2) Number 2 double circle William Ennis corner cover. Ro...
Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****F for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
3059One of Two Known Etna, Ravalli, Montana CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Only one listed in Shellen & Dunn. This is earlier. Post office only open from 1872 to 1875.
City: Etna
State: Montana
Date: 1873
HWAC#: : 29944
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****M for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
3060Four Fergus County CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Lewiston purple 1886 type number 1 in Shellen & Dunn. Only one found in their inventory. EC Brower & Bro corner advertising cover. 2) 189...
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to h*******c for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40
3061Manuscript Fish Creek and Sterling CancelsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Fish Creek manuscript. Number 1 in Shellen & Dunn. Four in census. 1879. 2) Sterling manuscript. 1879. 3) Stamped cancel from Sterl...
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 9*****M for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
3062Rare 1st Period Flat Willow, Petroleum, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Flat Willow was open from 1883-1894 and 1896 to 1946. In the territorial census of Shellen & Dunn, only one Flat Willow pre-1890 cover was disco...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
3063Fletcher, Glacier, Montana Registered CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Registered package #31 from Fletcher. From E. Smith. Post office was open from 1913 to 1915 and this letter was mailed when the post office was three
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****F for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
3064Unique Fort Assinaboine, Hill, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Similar to #2 in Shellen & Dunn, but different and earlier. Strong strike.
City: Fort Asinboine
State: Montana
Date: 1882
HWAC#: : 29931
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*******c for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
30657 Fort Assinboine, Montana Territory Covers with LettersHolabird Western Americana Collections
Great reads here. Includes a 1879 magenta star cancel. Letter is on D. W.Spooner, Contractor, West Randolph, Vermont letterhead. Heading to Fort Belkn
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****F for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
3068Three Fort Custer, Big Horn, Montana CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Rare #3. Only one in Shellen & Dunn census. Strong strike. Includes note on back. "You see by the heading of this card, we have at last ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****F for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
3069Five Different Fort Keogh, Custer, Montana CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. 1) 1881 blue square. 2) 1882 double circle. 3) c 1885 large circle. 4) Cancel with no outer circle. Not listed in Shellen & Dunn! 5)...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******c for (190.00 + 43.70BP) = 233.70
3070Earliest Fort Maginnis, Ferguson, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
According to Shellen & Dunn this is the only cover from the first period of operation (1875-1876). It is also the only 1870's cover and only...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****F for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
3071Firearms Advertisement on Fort Maginnis CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Unique Fort Maginnis cover. Mailed from William R Burkhard, fire arms, ammunition, fishing tackle, blasting powder, Winchester, Smith's guns, et...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****F for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
3072Very Short Lived Furness, Meagher, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Post office was open from March 10, 1887 to May 20, 1887 - 2 months. Postmarked June 25, 1887, after post office officially closed. From the Foston Sm
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****M for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
3073Large Gallatin County Collection of Postal HistoryHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty-five. Includes RARE Moreland c1885 cover (post office open from 1884-1891), two Gallatin (1878 & 1883), 1879 Central Park signed b...
Estimate : 250.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9*****F for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
3074Pre-1890 Garrison, Powell, Montana Territory CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Great piece! None reported in Shellen & Dunn. 1888 GREEN double circle! Light but very readable. Post office opened in 1883.
City: Garrison
Sta...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******c for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
3075Glendale, Beaverhead, Montana Cover CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight Glendale cancels. All different varieties and colors. Great grouping!
City: Glendale
State: Montana
Date: 1880's
HWAC#: : 29954
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*****Z for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
3076Early Gold Creek, Powell, Montana Territorial CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Only one Gold Creek is listed in Shellen & Dunn - a straight line. This is a manuscript November 9, 1888 cover sent from GR Powers. Great piece!...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****M for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
3077Golden Valley, Montana Cover CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of sixteen. Includes strong 1885 Lavina (6 total in Shellen & Dunn census), rare first period 1892 (1889-1902) Franklin manuscript, four Fol...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*******c for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
3078Rare, Earliest Gould, Lewis & Clark, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Only one in Shellen & Dunn. This is earlier! Strong strike. Double circle. On postal reply card. Addressed to Joseph Johns at the Jay Gould post...
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to h*******c for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
3079Grantsdale, Ravalli, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Early Grantsdale cover. Post office opened in 1888. None listed in Shellen & Dunn. Last two digits of year are hard to read. City name is very c...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
3080Four Great Falls Territorial CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1888 identified by Helena cancel on front. Addressed to Captain DH Buck. Captain Buck arrived in Montana in 1876 after being mustered out of the ar
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to F****e for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
3081Earliest Halbert, Golden Valley, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
This January 13, 1886 pre-dates the three examples in Shellen & Dunn. The post office opened in 1885 and closed in 1902. Nice strike, but light ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****M for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
3082Hamilton Manuscript CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Four postal cards with manuscript cancels. 1) From J. Potter to R. Sadky (?) esquire. Eggs are paid for. 2) 1881 from R. Wright to First National Bank
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to F****e for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
3083Manuscript Harrison, Madison, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Only four Harrison covers listed in Shellen & Dunn. Hand cancelled with three diagonal lines. Post office opened from 1870-1899.
City: Harrison...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****M for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
3084Helena, Montana Wells Fargo Express CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Montana express cover. Helena is faint and difficult to read. The Montana cancel has been over-cancelled by a New York City received cancel.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m****l for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
3085Northern Pacific RR Company Advertising Corner CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Great piece of postal history. Includes a letter, datelined "In Camp." Only four examples in Shellen & Dunn. This is earliest (Maltes...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****F for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
3086Rare Home Camp Manuscript CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Earliest known Home Camp cancel (Shellen & Dunn). Virginia City double outer circle cancel on back.
City: Home Camp
State: Montana
Date: 1888
...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****M for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
308717 Jefferson County, Montana CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
11 pre-1890, 2 manuscripts, 2 letters! Includes 1883 Boulder Valley, 1882 Bedford manuscript, two Whitehall including 1883 manuscript, two different c
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*********t for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
3088Postal History Collection from Lewis & Clark CountyHolabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven pre-1890 covers. 1-2) Canyon Ferry. Early 1872 - earlier than any listed in Shellen & Dunn. 1888 large purple unlisted cancel. 3) 1888 ma...
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to 9*****M for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
3089Four Montana Cancels on One Cover!Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique post history cover. Front has a Lincoln doane cancel with a corner cover for Theodore R. Hirsdale of Helena. Reverse has a Canyon Creek, Silver
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 9*****M for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
3090Logging Creek, Cascade, Montana Cover with ContentsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Post office was only open from 1895-1899. Return address is "Log Creek." Note is about selling milk, where it will be left, and how the tr...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****M for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
3091Rare Lyon, Madison, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Only 2 listed in Shellen & Dunn. This has a strong strike except for the 'Lyon' which is potty - yet easily readable. To Virginia City, ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******c for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
309217 Madison County CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Includes three Ferguson (1900-1905 one is a Harrison Ranch corner cover, young stallions for sale, one from GM Marshall, and one from WN Bowman), Mont
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to 9*****M for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
309323 Madison County Corner Advertising Covers!Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Pony Metropolitan Meat Company. Red Bluff Revenue Consolidated Gold Mining Company, Alder Callow & Stapleton general merchandise, Alder Merca...
Estimate : 150.00 - 450.00
Sold to 9*****F for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
3094Nice Collection of Larger Cities in Madison County, MontanaHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of fifteen. Includes Pony double circle with Bozeman strike also. To Virginia City. Seven Red Bluff covers. Three oval coves (blue, green, and mag
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to 9*****M for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
3095Three Different Maiden, Fergus, Montana, CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
All territorial. Includes an 1885 purple negative star, 1887 black negative star on reverse of cover sent to JA Burnett, and 1889 target. Nice groupin
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******c for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
3096Five Meagher County, Montana Territorial CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Fort Logan octagonal, light strike. 1887. 2) Clendenin double circle. 1888. 3) Cora 1886. 4) Diamond City 1886. 5) Diamond City date unknown.
Cit
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t****Z for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
3097Fine Example of Old Agency, Teton, Montana CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Fine strike of Old Agency, M. T. To Mrs. R. S. Ford of Sun River, Montana.
City: Old Agency
State: Montana
Date: 1882
HWAC#: : 29958
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
3098Park County Collection of postal HistoryHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nineteen. INCLUDES five Livingston covers. One is an unlisted 1888 purple double circle (Shellen & Dunn.). Also a fabulous type number 1 ...
Estimate : 250.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9*****M for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
3099Two Philbrook, Judith Basin, Montana CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Double circle blue cancel with a target killer. THis is type number 1 according to Shellen & Dunn. Only five were listed in their census. The...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*******3 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50