Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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American Railway Express Wax Sealer3519American Railway Express Wax Sealer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This wax sealer is from Derby, Maine. Polished wood with brass stamp. 4" long, 1" stamp surface. Very good condition. These are the most v...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i**b for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
American Railway Express Company collection3520American Railway Express Company collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Included are: A 1923 $50. Reward flyer for Paul David Phelps, alias A. B. Porter who absconded with money orders and interline tickets. He was arreste
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
American Railway Express Call Card3520bAmerican Railway Express Call Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two-sided sign hangs as a diamond shape, Green with red and cream colored lettering. Good condition. Merchants hung them in their shop windows, to sig
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****4 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
Boyds Express Letters with Adhesive Stamps3521Boyds Express Letters with Adhesive Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two letters dated 1846 and 1848 sent by Boyds express. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 28520
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
California Express Companies Covers and Documents3522California Express Companies Covers and Documents
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four covers: Pacific Union Express, Overland via Los Angeles, Pacific Stage & Express Co., Bamber & Co's Express. Blank duplicate check ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****M for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
Denver & Rio Grande Express Cover3523Denver & Rio Grande Express Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Addressed to J. H. Purdy & Co. Chicago, Ill. Return after 5 days return to Creede, Co. City: Creede State: Colorado Date: HWAC#: : 31676
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d********d for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
Early Brink's Express collection3524Early Brink's Express collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brink's Chicago City Express Co. note pad, calendar and depot labels. No writing. City: Chicago State: Illinois Date: 1901 HWAC#: : 31647
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Express Baggage Tags3525Express Baggage Tags
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two metal tags: 1850's A. M. Hinkley's Express, New York, no. 2931; and late 1890's The Commercial Express, no. 595. City: State: Dat...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Express Collection3526Express Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 25 Express receipts from various companies: 1) Prince's Express, Boston to Maine, 1869; 2) A rare express and stage company: Redrock, Salmo...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to L*****8 for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
Express Company Lead Sealer Collection3527Express Company Lead Sealer Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight different lead sealer devices with examples of lead seals for the following companies: Wells Fargo; American Railway Express; Adams Express; Uni
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Express Company Safe Dials3528Express Company Safe Dials
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of four different safe dials, typical of those from express office safes. One is marked Wells Fargo, typical of those mentioned in Bar
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Express Locks3529Express Locks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Terrific collection, generally used for mail bags, strong boxes, or rail cars. 1-2) Two American Express locks: one is a standard 8 lever and the othe
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to v********o.. for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
Express Pass Collection3530Express Pass Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six express passes: Wells Fargo & Co's Express, 1896; American Express Company, 1904; The United States Express Co., 1889 with great vignett...
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to a**********5 for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
Framed Express Document Collection3531Framed Express Document Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of eleven different express company receipts and documents mostly from the nineteenth century. Includes all the major express companies and
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Harnden Express Receipts3532Harnden Express Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four receipts. One from 1864 with a cancelled revenue stamp. Others from 1867, 1868 1870. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 31675
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to L*****8 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
Holladay Overland Mail Cover3533Holladay Overland Mail Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A framed cover going to Salt Lake City. Also a blank check from the Office of Holladay. In 1862, Ben Holladay purchased the bankrupt Overland Mail Com
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
The Holladay Overland Mail & Express Co. Check3534The Holladay Overland Mail & Express Co. Check
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unused check "Pay to the bearer,____oz.___ dwt. _____ grs. Gold Dust. Datelined 186__. 1863 saw the discovery of gold near Virginia City and th...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Iron Strong Box3535Iron Strong Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original iron strong box, typical of the Railway Express and other express companies. About 15 x 15 x 26". Circular steel hand holds. Locking t...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to r******g for (600.00 + 138.00BP) = 738.00
La Fortuna Mining Co. /  Twin Buttes Mining Co. Bullion Receipts3536La Fortuna Mining Co. / Twin Buttes Mining Co. Bullion Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Received from La Fortuna Mining, 1 box bullion valued at fifteen thousand dollars going to San Francisco, 1902. Two receipts for Twin buttes Mining fo
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Large Wells Fargo & Co. Express Enamel Sign3537Large Wells Fargo & Co. Express Enamel Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
21 1/2" square exterior enamel sign with the classic blue, red and white diamond shaped logo on both sides. Designed to hang on wall exterior s...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to h*******2 for (275.00 + 0.00BP) = 275.00