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