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Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Interesting United States Express Company lot3548Interesting United States Express Company lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven receipts: 1857 which includes an incredible receipt for documents in a Supreme Court case; opinion of Superior Court in Taylor vs Coffin, a real
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
United States Express Company Pass Collection (7)3549United States Express Company Pass Collection (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Package passes for 1891 (with great horseshoe and strongbox vignette), 1907, two for 1910, 1911. and two for 1912. Also included is a card e
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*******d for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
Unusual Express Box3550Unusual Express Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Larger than the classic express box, this must have been used by some small company. 24 x 15 x 15". Green with black scroll work. Not in workin...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Virginia City & Alder Express Way Bills3551Virginia City & Alder Express Way Bills
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lists number of packages and who is receiving them. These are all for Home Park and Return. Few passengers listed. City: State: Montana Date: 1905
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Well Fargo & Co. Express Covers and Letter3552Well Fargo & Co. Express Covers and Letter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter and cover to O. F. Thornton, Bullion, Alpine County, Cal., 1869. The other is addressed to B. Gilman, Esqr., Silver Mountain, Alpine, Cal. Cit
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*****l for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
Walker River Wells Fargo Receipt (On the Bodie Stage Line)3553Walker River Wells Fargo Receipt (On the Bodie Stage Line)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare! Walker River dateline (on the Bodie Stage Line). Wells, Fargo & Co. Exchange Banking & Express receipt. Oct. 5, 1876. Pay to W. R...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*****b for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
Wells, Fargo & Co. 2nd of Exchange w/ two 3 cent CA adhesive stamps3554Wells, Fargo & Co. 2nd of Exchange w/ two 3 cent CA adhesive stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two 3 cent California adhesive revenue stamps and one orange 2 cent IR stamp with tied cancels. Issued in Sacramento on Feb. 26, 1866 for $2,500 in U.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*****l for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
Wells Fargo & Co. Bank Ephemera3555Wells Fargo & Co. Bank Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection! One receipt is very collectable: from 1870, $13000 in gold bars. Another piece is from 1867, $200 in gold. Has a nice revenue stamp w
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Wells, Fargo & Co. 1st of Exchange w/ 10 cent CA stamp3556Wells, Fargo & Co. 1st of Exchange w/ 10 cent CA stamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare San Jose exchange! First of Exchange issued June 24, 1867 for $1,000 in U.S. Gold Coin to Elliott Reed, Agt. Blue 10 cent California adhesive rev
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1*****c for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
Wells Fargo & Co. Express Way-Bills3557Wells Fargo & Co. Express Way-Bills
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Register of Way-Bills Forwarded for Offices and Messengers on RR. Routes. Tracy, California, 1905. Book cover is stained and binding is loose; book is
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Wells Fargo & Co. Postcards3558Wells Fargo & Co. Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21 (3 are duplicates) postcards in collection, including 9 RPC's. One RPC depicts a Wells Fargo wagon in front of a depot. Another RPC sh...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Wells Fargo & Co. Express Covers and Receipt3559Wells Fargo & Co. Express Covers and Receipt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed, 14.5" x 11.5" WF receipt dated 1893 going to Central Valley, California. Also included are two covers, both stamped, and one addre...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Wells Fargo & Co. Gold Rush Covers and Letter3560Wells Fargo & Co. Gold Rush Covers and Letter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five covers. One very desirable cover with letter (1869). One receipt from 1881. City: State: California Date: HWAC#: : 31678
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*********t for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
Wells Fargo & Company Covers3561Wells Fargo & Company Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two covers both addressed to Amador County, Cal. Three covers to Sierra County and one cover to the Agent of Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, D...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to F****e for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
Wells Fargo Express Ephermera3562Wells Fargo Express Ephermera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed "Free of Charge" card from 1899 signed by John Joseph Valentine, Sr. an American expressman. He was the first president of Wells Fa...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Wells Fargo Label Collection3563Wells Fargo Label Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One postcard: "Greetings From San Francisco, Cal. Wells Fargo & Co. Express", dated 1907. Two C.O.D. package labels. Four Wells Fargo ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to L*****8 for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
Wells Fargo in Colorado: Bullion Shipment Receipts3564Wells Fargo in Colorado: Bullion Shipment Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four receipts from Wells Fargo & Co. Express for shipping bullion. Cripple Creek, 1908, La Junta, 1897, Denver, 1889, City: State: Colorado D...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****l for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
Wells Fargo & Company Receipt for Gold Dust (Virginia City, MT)3565Wells Fargo & Company Receipt for Gold Dust (Virginia City, MT)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very collectable receipt for gold dust valued at $1200 from Henry Elling, banker in Virginia City to Kauntze Bros., bankers in New York. City: V
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F****e for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
Wells Fargo & Company Receipt for Gold Dust (Helena, MT)3566Wells Fargo & Company Receipt for Gold Dust (Helena, MT)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great gold rush receipt to Hussey Dahler & Co. for one box containing three gold bars at $7200. Hussey Dahler operated banks in Helena and Virg...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****l for (185.00 + 42.55BP) = 227.55
Very Early Nevada Wells, Fargo & Co. Express Receipt (Utah Territory)3567Very Early Nevada Wells, Fargo & Co. Express Receipt (Utah Territory)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This piece has a lot going for it. First, it is actually from Carson County in the Utah Territory. The Territory of Nevada is still 5 months away. Sec
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to M*****4 for (550.00 + 126.50BP) = 676.50
Two Wells Fargo Pioche Checks3568Two Wells Fargo Pioche Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both are W.E. Griffin, Banker, drawn on Wells, Fargo & Company of Salt Lake City. 1) No. 2655, Pioche, Nev., Sept. 30, 1885. Issued to the South...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to F****e for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
Two Wells Fargo Nevada Territory Certificate of Deposits (Gold Hill & Virginia City)3569Two Wells Fargo Nevada Territory Certificate of Deposits (Gold Hill & Virginia City)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both are scarce, but the one from Virginia City is much rarer than the Gold Hill. 1) No. 2243. Virginia City, N.T. dateline, Nov. 20th, 1862. Certific
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to V********e for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
Very Early Wells Fargo Virginia City Check3570Very Early Wells Fargo Virginia City Check
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Light blue paper. Wells, Fargo & Co. check, no. 132, issued on Sept. 21st, 1861 (Nevada Territory). Signed by R.N. Graves, superintendent of the...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D******a for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
Well Fargo & Co. Express Cover (Virginia City & Hamilton)3571Well Fargo & Co. Express Cover (Virginia City & Hamilton)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed cover with Hamilton, NV cancellation, 1864 (the year Nevada became a state). Framed receipt from the Savage Mining Company. City: Virginia C
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
Wells, Fargo & Co., Virginia City, First of Exchange3572Wells, Fargo & Co., Virginia City, First of Exchange
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very scarce! Wells, Fargo & Co. Express & Banking Office in Virginia City, Nevada. First of Exchange issued to J.H. Latham, Agt., on August ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to D******a for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
Nevada Wells Fargo Checks (9 Different) (Carson & Virginia City)3573Nevada Wells Fargo Checks (9 Different) (Carson & Virginia City)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All different. Most from Carson City. Includes: Carson, 1881, RN-G, signed by Tobey, issued to Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Co.; Carson, ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to r****a for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
Nevada Wells Fargo & Co. Ephemera3574Nevada Wells Fargo & Co. Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three receipts: 1) dated 1872 for 1 pkg bullion valued at $4350.00 in currency. Receipt is marked "Original in red; shows wear on lower right c...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to h*******2 for (120.00 + 0.00BP) = 120.00
Well Fargo & Co. Express Cover with RPO3575Well Fargo & Co. Express Cover with RPO
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare New Mexico RPO on WF cover. City: Silver City State: New Mexico Date: HWAC#: : 31679
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F****e for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
Wells Fargo & Co. Wax Sealer 23576Wells Fargo & Co. Wax Sealer 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small brass wax sealer, marked White Marsh, MD. Good condition. City: White Marsh State: Maryland Date: HWAC#: : 32120
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****l for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
Well Fargo & Co. Express Unused Covers3577Well Fargo & Co. Express Unused Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One framed cover, 1 1/2 ounce PAID from St. Joseph to Placerville per Pony Express. Five more unused covers, unframed. City: State: Date: HWAC#: :
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to T******1 for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
Wells Fargo & Co. Covers3578Wells Fargo & Co. Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two covers: One framed is addressed to E. H. Jackson, Nevada Restaurant, Tombstone, AZ, 1874; and the other is postmarked by Wells Fargo from Tombston
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
Wells Fargo & Co. Ephemera (Receipts and Envelopes)3579Wells Fargo & Co. Ephemera (Receipts and Envelopes)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two small sized 3 cent postage paid envelopes Wells Fargo & Co. Express receipts from San Francisco, Vancouver. Small envelope cover addressed t...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to L*****8 for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
Framed Wells Fargo presentation piece3579bFramed Wells Fargo presentation piece
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Description: Nicely framed eight Wells Fargo covers. Great variety of pieces. Features a pictorial 1884 Los Angeles cover to Hellman, Haas & Co ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
Wells Fargo & Co. Label and Stamps3580Wells Fargo & Co. Label and Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wells Fargo & Co. label is 1/2 ounce paid from St. Joseph to Placerville per Pony Express. Three Pony Express stamps (not certain to be original...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
Wells Fargo & Co. Lock Collection3581Wells Fargo & Co. Lock Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original brass lock and Key for strong boxes--used. Nice patina and in great condition. Labeled--WF & Co. Reproduction brass lock and key, made ...
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Wells Fargo & Co. Motherlode Ephemera3582Wells Fargo & Co. Motherlode Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three receipts: one for $350 in bullion, 1906. Two receipts from the Agostine Family. Two checks, and three covers. Two framed receipts, 1873 (Severin
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to h*******2 for (100.00 + 0.00BP) = 100.00
Wells Fargo & Co. Receipts3583Wells Fargo & Co. Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One 1850 receipt from Wells & Co. (Henry Wells) before Wells Fargo. One 1866 receipt for $10,000 paid to J. P. Morgan. One framed Wells & Co...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to L*****8 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
Wells Fargo & Co. Wax Sealer3584Wells Fargo & Co. Wax Sealer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The sealer is engraved #20, an early Wells Fargo messenger marking. Brass with short wood handle, good condition. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 3211
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Wells Fargo & Company Pass Collection (5)3585Wells Fargo & Company Pass Collection (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five package passes for this iconic Western company. Includes two early passes (1896 and 1898), two different for 1912, and one for 1917. The two earl
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****l for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
Wells Fargo Ephemera (Bags and Pins)3586Wells Fargo Ephemera (Bags and Pins)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two # 4 money bags from Wells Fargo Bank. A 1918 Postcard of a WF Express Co. Stage coach that was held up 184 times! Two pins: 1906 pin, U. S. EX. Co
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Wells Fargo Ephemera (Receipts and Covers)3587Wells Fargo Ephemera (Receipts and Covers)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection includes: bank receipts, collection cards, delivery receipts, and three covers, one stamped 1885. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 31644
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Wells Fargo Lock and Key3588Wells Fargo Lock and Key
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Embossed "W.F. & Co." lock and key. Lock is 4 " tall and 2 1/2" wide. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 28179
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to F****e for (1,000.00 + 230.00BP) = 1,230.00
Wells Fargo Mail Bag3589Wells Fargo Mail Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wells Fargo Denver Colorado Territory Mail Bag. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32576
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
Wells Fargo Messenger Seal & Case3590Wells Fargo Messenger Seal & Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass watch case with chain contains (rusted) steel with rubber seal/stamp , no. 61. Initials on the case are C. W. Included is an ID card for Charle
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 3***6 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
Wells Fargo receipts including one for "2 Corpse"3591Wells Fargo receipts including one for "2 Corpse"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three receipts: 1) 1903 receipt from Thomas Stokes for 2 corpse! $1,300 paid! 2) 1897 receipt received from CS Ferrera to A Manfredi of Mountain View.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Wells Fargo Reward Posters3592Wells Fargo Reward Posters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$100 Reward for Nathan Warren Gaillard for forgery of Travelers Checks. Poster has samples of Gaillard's signatures. $50 Reward Poster for Ben W...
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to T******1 for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
Three Wells Fargo Transport Cards3593Three Wells Fargo Transport Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection includes: Transport for 1 Year on the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. Another 1 Year Pass is for the Erie Railroad Company. Both ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to T******1 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
Western Express Mail Bag3594Western Express Mail Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large canvas mail bag with locking top, leather strap. Made by Hoegee & Co. of Los Angeles. Marked "Moyer Stages" Fresno, Calif. stenc...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to T******1 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
Maricopa & Phoenix Railroad Pass3595Maricopa & Phoenix Railroad Pass
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exchange Ticket for E.A. Hornbeck, superintendent & treasurer N.C. & O. Ry. (National City & Otay Railway). Completed in 1887 to connect...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to o******s for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
Arizona & New Mexico Railway Co. Passes (4)3596Arizona & New Mexico Railway Co. Passes (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four different passes for the railroad, all issued to M.F. Van Horn, district passenger agent for Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburgh. Includes: 191
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00