Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Earliest Fort Maginnis, Ferguson, Montana Cover3070 - Earliest Fort Maginnis, Ferguson, Montana Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
According to Shellen & Dunn this is the only cover from the first period of operation (1875-1876). It is also the only 1870's cover and only...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****F for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Firearms Advertisement on Fort Maginnis Cover3071 - Firearms Advertisement on Fort Maginnis Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique Fort Maginnis cover. Mailed from William R Burkhard, fire arms, ammunition, fishing tackle, blasting powder, Winchester, Smith's guns, et...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****F for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Very Short Lived Furness, Meagher, Montana Cover3072 - Very Short Lived Furness, Meagher, Montana Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Post office was open from March 10, 1887 to May 20, 1887 - 2 months. Postmarked June 25, 1887, after post office officially closed. From the Foston Sm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****M for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Large Gallatin County Collection of Postal History3073 - Large Gallatin County Collection of Postal History
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty-five. Includes RARE Moreland c1885 cover (post office open from 1884-1891), two Gallatin (1878 & 1883), 1879 Central Park signed b...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9*****F for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Pre-1890 Garrison, Powell, Montana Territory Cover3074 - Pre-1890 Garrison, Powell, Montana Territory Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great piece! None reported in Shellen & Dunn. 1888 GREEN double circle! Light but very readable. Post office opened in 1883. City: Garrison Sta...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******c for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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Glendale, Beaverhead, Montana Cover Collection3075 - Glendale, Beaverhead, Montana Cover Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight Glendale cancels. All different varieties and colors. Great grouping! City: Glendale State: Montana Date: 1880's HWAC#: : 29954
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*****Z for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Early Gold Creek, Powell, Montana Territorial Cover3076 - Early Gold Creek, Powell, Montana Territorial Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Only one Gold Creek is listed in Shellen & Dunn - a straight line. This is a manuscript November 9, 1888 cover sent from GR Powers. Great piece!...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****M for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Golden Valley, Montana Cover Collection3077 - Golden Valley, Montana Cover Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of sixteen. Includes strong 1885 Lavina (6 total in Shellen & Dunn census), rare first period 1892 (1889-1902) Franklin manuscript, four Fol...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*******c for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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Rare, Earliest Gould, Lewis & Clark, Montana Cover3078 - Rare, Earliest Gould, Lewis & Clark, Montana Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Only one in Shellen & Dunn. This is earlier! Strong strike. Double circle. On postal reply card. Addressed to Joseph Johns at the Jay Gould post...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to h*******c for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Grantsdale, Ravalli, Montana Cover3079 - Grantsdale, Ravalli, Montana Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Grantsdale cover. Post office opened in 1888. None listed in Shellen & Dunn. Last two digits of year are hard to read. City name is very c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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