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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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Wells Fargo & Co. Postcards3558 - Wells 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...
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express Covers and Receipt3559 - Wells 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...
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Gold Rush Covers and Letter3560 - Wells 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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*********t for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Company Covers3561 - Wells 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...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to F****e for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Wells Fargo Express Ephermera3562 - Wells 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...
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo Label Collection3563 - Wells 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 ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to L*****8 for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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Wells Fargo in Colorado: Bullion Shipment Receipts3564 - Wells 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...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****l for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Wells Fargo & Company Receipt for Gold Dust (Virginia City, MT)3565 - Wells 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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F****e for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Wells Fargo & Company Receipt for Gold Dust (Helena, MT)3566 - Wells 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...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****l for (185.00 + 42.55BP) = 227.55
 
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Very Early Nevada Wells, Fargo & Co. Express Receipt (Utah Territory)3567 - Very 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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to M*****4 for (550.00 + 126.50BP) = 676.50
 
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Two Wells Fargo Pioche Checks3568 - Two 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...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to F****e for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Two Wells Fargo Nevada Territory Certificate of Deposits (Gold Hill & Virginia City)3569 - Two 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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to V********e for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
 
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Very Early Wells Fargo Virginia City Check3570 - Very 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...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D******a for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Well Fargo & Co. Express Cover (Virginia City & Hamilton)3571 - Well 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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Wells, Fargo & Co., Virginia City, First of Exchange3572 - Wells, 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 ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to D******a for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Nevada Wells Fargo Checks (9 Different) (Carson & Virginia City)3573 - Nevada 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, ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to r****a for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Nevada Wells Fargo & Co. Ephemera3574 - Nevada 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...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to h*******2 for (120.00 + 0.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Well Fargo & Co. Express Cover with RPO3575 - Well 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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F****e for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Wax Sealer 23576 - Wells 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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****l for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
 
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Well Fargo & Co. Express Unused Covers3577 - Well 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#: :
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to T******1 for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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