Auction Details
Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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3519American Railway Express Wax SealerHolabird 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
3520American Railway Express Company collectionHolabird 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
3520bAmerican Railway Express Call CardHolabird 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
3521Boyds Express Letters with Adhesive StampsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two letters dated 1846 and 1848 sent by Boyds express.
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HWAC#: : 28520
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
3522California Express Companies Covers and DocumentsHolabird 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
3523Denver & Rio Grande Express CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Addressed to J. H. Purdy & Co. Chicago, Ill. Return after 5 days return to Creede, Co.
City: Creede
State: Colorado
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HWAC#: : 31676
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d********d for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
3524Early Brink's Express collectionHolabird 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
3525Express Baggage TagsHolabird 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.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
3526Express CollectionHolabird 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
3527Express Company Lead Sealer CollectionHolabird 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
3528Express Company Safe DialsHolabird 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
3529Express LocksHolabird 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
3530Express Pass CollectionHolabird 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
3531Framed Express Document CollectionHolabird 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
3532Harnden Express ReceiptsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Four receipts. One from 1864 with a cancelled revenue stamp. Others from 1867, 1868 1870.
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HWAC#: : 31675
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to L*****8 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
3533Holladay Overland Mail CoverHolabird 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
3534The Holladay Overland Mail & Express Co. CheckHolabird 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
3535Iron Strong BoxHolabird 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
3537Large Wells Fargo & Co. Express Enamel SignHolabird 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