Auction Details
Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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3160Postcards Featuring World Stamp IllustrationsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 different postcards that feature illustrations of stamps from around the world. French, German, American, and Monaco. Six were mailed. Pleas
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to 9*****F for (15.00 + 3.00BP) = 18.00
3161Southern Express Co. EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
One piece is framed from 1875. Also included is a cover from Southern Express (1899) with letter and a C. O. D cover (1919).
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
3162Stamps of the United States on PostcardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Eight early postcards featuring illustrations of U.S. stamps. Two different types: one mailed 1908 with illustration of Lincoln and Washington stamps,
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
3163Stamps of the World on PostcardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection of 68 early postcards that all feature illustrations of stamps from around the world. Colorful, artistic and informational. Countries
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****F for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
3164Trans Pacific CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two different covers with maps. (Prag Collection)
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HWAC#: : 31639
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
3165US Postal CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Over 100 postal covers: over 80 First Day of Issue Covers from 1948- 1960s; 20 covers from the 19th century.
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HWAC#: : 29025
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****F for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
3167Tables of the Value of Gold and Silver (by SF Assayer)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare original book by Thomas Price, "Tables of the Value of Gold and Silver per Troy Ounce". Bullion Rooms, Assay Office, Chemical laborat...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
3168Memorandum of Gold BullionHolabird Western Americana Collections
A gold bullion memorandum from Kellogg and Humbert's Assay office in San Francisco, by Caghill(?) & Co. for 101 ounces of raw material, 90 o...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to v*********m for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
3169Rare Assay Certificate for Buxton Mill (Dakota Territory)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Buxton Mill Assay Office, Sept. 18, 1886. The Steward Mining Company (Mr. Clark) has left ore valued at $16.53 (gold) and $5.20 (silver). Signed by th
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
3171Marvelous 1881 letter from the US Assay Office to PV JacksonHolabird Western Americana Collections
RB Harrison, assayer in charge, writes to tell Jackson of Sterling, Montana that returns and cash for $381.36 for a gold deposit is enclosed. Just inc
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
3172Carson City Warrant Issued to Comstock AssayerHolabird Western Americana Collections
Illustrated State Controller's Warrant issued on Feb. 10, 1886 to F.E. Fielding for $150 for "salary as assayer" during Nov.-Dec. 1885...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to G*****N for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
3174Syracuse Smelting Works IngotHolabird Western Americana Collections
Ingot reads: Syracuse Smelting Works on top and the bottom is stamped with "Government Genuine," "Alloyed Under the Stanley Process,&...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
3175Early Taylor Gold MouldHolabird Western Americana Collections
250 ounce gold mould from John Taylor & Co. of San Francisco. embossed on the lip with the size and name. Very fine. Sharp cornered base with ro...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****F for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
3176Original Touchstone Needles for assaying, RAREHolabird Western Americana Collections
This is the first set we ave ever offered for auction. Needles are numbered 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14,1 6,1 8, and 20. A simpler method for determining gold
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 9*****F for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
3177Prospecting and Assaying KitsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Three items, an assaying kit in a wood box with 2 boxes of chemicals (untouched), and two ultraviolet lights from the 1950's for prospecting. Th...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
3178California Miner's ScaleHolabird Western Americana Collections
A complete, old California miner's scale used to weigh out gold. The outside box has been warn down where words cannot be made out, however the...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****l for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
3179Two Miners Scales (Gold Rush)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Maigis 50g balance scale in a wooden box, and a Braun-knecht-Heimann Company (BKH) miners scale in a tin box from San Francisco from the Gold Rush p
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****3 for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80