Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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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