Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Silver Catholic Medal5441 - Silver Catholic Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver medal, 51.5mm, mirrored surfaces. "Universitas Collegii Ottawensis/ Canada" "D. Murphy, Second Form 1888" 66.4 grams. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to C**********e for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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1877 Portrait Medal of Andres Bello, Colonial Scholar5442 - 1877 Portrait Medal of Andres Bello, Colonial Scholar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Bust left, ANDRES BELLO / 1780 1865. Reverse: Sunrise over the Andes, CONSTANCIA EN EL TRABAJO / CHILE / 1877 (Perseverance in Work). Silver,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*******d for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Choice Silver and Glass Sculptural Medal5443 - Choice Silver and Glass Sculptural Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Institvtvm Regivm Mancvniense/ (1823)// (bust) B.A. Heywood" on edge struck: Presented to Phidias G. N. Clarke by the Royal Manchester I...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 750.00
 
 
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1842 Silver Shakespeare Laudatory Medal by W.J. Taylor5444 - 1842 Silver Shakespeare Laudatory Medal by W.J. Taylor
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Bust of William Shakespeare facing holding quill pen and resting on a pillow, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE / DIED APRIL 23. / 1616. Reverse: Detailed
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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King George III British Coronation medal5445 - King George III British Coronation medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Conjoined busts left. GEO & CHARLOTTE CROWNED SEPTEM 22 1761. Reverse: Britannia, SOVEREIGN & SUBJECTS UNITE TO GLORY IN ME / T. WA...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 70.00
Sold to 6*******d for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Royal Exchange and Duke of Wellington medals5446 - Royal Exchange and Duke of Wellington medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Medal Commemorating the Opening of the Royal Exchange of London. Obverse: Three-quarter view of the Royal Exchange, ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON / 1844 /
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to e********i.. for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
 
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Victoria's Jubilee and two English church medals5447 - Victoria's Jubilee and two English church medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1887 Victoria's Jubilee / Church of England Temperance Society medal. Obverse: Victoria left, VICTORIA JUBILEE / C.E.T.S. 25TH ANNIVERSARY 18...
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Unidentified Lighthouse die5448 - Unidentified Lighthouse die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lighthouse with what appears to be a European or Mediterranean cityscape. Die face 47mm. Evenly oxidized. zEurope HWAC# 33370
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******8 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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1918 Lusitania Medal, silver-plated brass5449 - 1918 Lusitania Medal, silver-plated brass
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Liberty rising from the waves with sword. VLTRIX AMERICA JVRIS / 1917 U.S.A. 1918. Signed by R. BAUDICHON. Reverse: Child drowning with Lusitania sink
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Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6*******d for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Marianne Medal Hub5450 - Marianne Medal Hub
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bust of Marianne left, REPVBLIQVE FRANCAISE. Hub face, 40mm. Rusted. The hub is unsigned, but it appears to be the work of Oscar Roty. The design was
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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RARE Universal Exposition French Mint and Religious medals5451 - RARE Universal Exposition French Mint and Religious medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1900 Universal Exposition Paris Mint Metal Foundry medal, Rare. Obverse: Paris Mint facade, MONNAIE DE PARIS / 1900. Reverse: Two workers in a foun
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to 6*******d for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Medal commemorating the Imperial Court of Justice in Leipzig.5452 - Medal commemorating the Imperial Court of Justice in Leipzig.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: German Reich Eagle, EINIGKEIT MACHT STARK (Unity Is Strength). Reverse: Imperial Court of Justice building in Leipzig, ZUR ERINNERUNG AM DIE
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6*******d for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Mother Load Mint: Cancelled dies for 1974 silver bar commemorating the Graf Zeppelin5453 - Mother Load Mint: Cancelled dies for 1974 silver bar commemorating the Graf Zeppelin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Graf Zeppelin in flight. Die cancelled. Reverse: FIRST EUROPE-PAN-AMERICA / ROUND TRIP / (slug for serial number) / GRAF ZEPPELIN MAY 1930 /
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 3***6 for (425.00 + 97.75BP) = 522.75
 
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El Gobierno de La Union medal5454 - El Gobierno de La Union medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: El Gobierno de La Union / Mexico / 1874. Rev.: Al / talento / Y La / aplicacion. zMexico 1874 HWAC# 28550
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Ferdnando VII 1809 San Francisco Ixtlahuaca Medallic Proclamation 2 Reales5455 - Ferdnando VII 1809 San Francisco Ixtlahuaca Medallic Proclamation 2 Reales
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Bust right, FERNANDO VII REX DE ESPANA E INDIAS / GORDILLO. Reverse: Garland, PROCLAMADO / ENLA VILLA DE / S FRAN. YXTLAHUACA / POR D. JUAN G
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i***7 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Barcelona revolution of 1854 medal5456 - Barcelona revolution of 1854 medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Barcelona Provincial Coat of arms within wreath. In902172tion: A D PASCUAL MADOZ LOS CATALANES RESIDENTES EN MADRID / ESTRUGE. Reverse: COLER
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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100th Anniversary medal for the Bern University Hospital5457 - 100th Anniversary medal for the Bern University Hospital
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Busts of two women left, MECHTILD VON SEEDORF 1286 ANNA SEILER 1354. Signed S. BURGER F. Reverse: Hospital building, HABEN IHR PFUND WOHL ANGEWENDET /
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
 
 
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1869 Restoration of the Collegiate Chruch of Neuchatel and Independent Protestant Church of La Chaux5458 - 1869 Restoration of the Collegiate Chruch of Neuchatel and Independent Protestant Church of La Chaux
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Obverse: Church facade, GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO. (Glory in the highest.) Signed: F. LANDRY FECIT 1869. Reverse: RESTAUREE / PAR LA COMMUNE / DE NEUC
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******8 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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1875 Commemoration of the Reformed Church5459 - 1875 Commemoration of the Reformed Church
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Statue of cleric holding Bible over his head. 1489 GUILLAUME FAREL REFOMATEUR 1589. Signed: F. LANDRY. Base of statue signed CH GUEL. Reverse
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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1887 Inauguration of the Grand Fountain of La Chaux-de-Fonds5460 - 1887 Inauguration of the Grand Fountain of La Chaux-de-Fonds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Grand Fountain, INAUGURATION DES EAUX DE LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS / 27 NOV. 1887. Signed: SUCC. E. DURUSSEL. Base of fountain inscribed: E. SCHALTEN
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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1891 600th Anniversary of Swiss Confederation Aluminum medal.5461 - 1891 600th Anniversary of Swiss Confederation Aluminum medal.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Three men with clasped left hands and right hands raised. WIR WOLLEN SEIN EIN EINIG VOLK BRUDEREN, IN KEINER NOTH UNS TRENNEN UND GEFAR (Let
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
 
 
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1894 Commemoration of the Great Fire of La Chaux-de-Fonds5462 - 1894 Commemoration of the Great Fire of La Chaux-de-Fonds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: View of the village. Above: LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS AVANT L'INCENDiE. Below: DU 5 MAI 1794. Reverse: Genius standing with surveying instrumen...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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1896 Robert Burns Centenary Medal5463 - 1896 Robert Burns Centenary Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three-quarter bust left. ROBERT BURNS 1796-1896. Reverse: Mausoleum, DUMFRIES CENTENARY CELEBRATION / JULY 21ST / 1896. Signed PINCHES LONDON on mauso
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*******d for (10.00 + 2.00BP) = 12.00
 
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1903 GOLD MEDAL for the autonomy of Ticino5464 - 1903 GOLD MEDAL for the autonomy of Ticino
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Nude male with oar writing in book held by Helvetica. Incuse in902172tion along rim reads, DIS. BORSA - MOD. RONCORONI & LEVI. Reverse:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
 
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2 commemorative Swiss medals from Neuchatel5465 - 2 commemorative Swiss medals from Neuchatel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1839 Medal—Obverse: Water control door with the arms of Le Locle and wreath. Outer in902172tion: MONUMENT DEDIE AU PATRIOTISME PAR LA RECONNAISSANCE.
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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2 Swiss Medals honoring Daniel Jean Richard, driving force in watchmaking.5466 - 2 Swiss Medals honoring Daniel Jean Richard, driving force in watchmaking.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Obverse: Bust left, DL. JEAN RICHARD. NEUCHATELOIS. NE A LA SAGNEEN 1665 / DIT BRESSEL MORT AU LOCLE EN 1741. Reverse: HONNEUR AU TRAVAIL PERSEVERA
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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500th Anniversary of the Battle of St. Jakob5467 - 500th Anniversary of the Battle of St. Jakob
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Swiss Confederation soldier throwing rock, modern helmeted soldier throwing hand grenade. Signed HUGUENIN (producer) on left and JR (artist)
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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600th Anniversary of Swiss Confederation Aluminum medal5468 - 600th Anniversary of Swiss Confederation Aluminum medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Three men with clasped left hands and right hands raised. WIR WOLLEN SEIN EIN EINIG VOLK BRUDEREN, IN KEINER NOTH UNS TRENNEN UND GEFAR (Let
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Swiss 50th Anniversary of the National Firefighters Union5469 - Swiss 50th Anniversary of the National Firefighters Union
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Firefighters in action. Signed, HUGUENIN. Reverse: Antique pumper and firefighting equipment, SCHWEIZERISCHER FEUERWEHR-VEREIN / 1870 1921 /
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Souvenir Brass Coins from the 1932 Olympic Games5470 - Souvenir Brass Coins from the 1932 Olympic Games
Holabird Western Americana Collections
42 brass coins in uncirculated condition. Obverse: SOUVENIR / OLYMPIC GAMES 1932 / LOS ANGELES, CAL. Relief of Olympic rings with runner top center an
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to G********a.. for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Bank of California Duplicate of Exchange w/ rare CA revenue stamps5471 - Bank of California Duplicate of Exchange w/ rare CA revenue stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare! Has 20 cent and 4 cent California adhesive revenue stamps with tied cancels. Also has 2 cent orange US IR adhesive revenue. Exchange No. 9366 is
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Currency Packaging Wooden Plates5472 - Currency Packaging Wooden Plates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
29 Wooden laminate currency packaging plates. Kansas City federal reserve note original packaging for series 1981 for bundles of 4000 bills for one a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f**********g for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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First National Bank of Bozeman Un-Cancelled Stock Certificate5473 - First National Bank of Bozeman Un-Cancelled Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare un-cancelled stock certificate for 10 shares and $1,000 in equity for the First National Bank of Bozeman ID while it was still the Montana Terr
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Extra Rare 2nd of Exchange First National Bank (Payable in Currency)5474 - Extra Rare 2nd of Exchange First National Bank (Payable in Currency)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 1240. First of Exchange for First National Bank of Nevada. Austin, Nevada, Oct. 29th, 1868. Unusual that it is marked "Payable in U.S. Cur...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M*****4 for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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John M. Duncan & Co. Check with green 5 cent Nevada Stamp5475 - John M. Duncan & Co. Check with green 5 cent Nevada Stamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare! Office of John M. Duncan & Co., Austin, June 23rd, 1866. Pay to Wm. H. Fillinghast $100. Signed by John M. Duncan. Rare green 5 cent ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to V********e for (500.00 + 115.00BP) = 615.00
 
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Manhattan Silver Mining Co. First of Exchange (RN-C)5476 - Manhattan Silver Mining Co. First of Exchange (RN-C)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare! No. 164. Issued August 16, 1870 for $22,000 (!) to S. Waller. Signed by Allen Curtis. RN-C. Reverse has pen notations and endorsements. 3.5&qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F****e for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Sheet of 1st & 2nd Exchange for Manhattan Silver Mining Company5477 - Sheet of 1st & 2nd Exchange for Manhattan Silver Mining Company
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly unique. Sheet including 1st and 2nd of exchange for Manhattan Silver Mining Company of Nevada. Unissued. First of Exchange has RN-C imprint.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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Three Nice Austin Checks5478 - Three Nice Austin Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Best in the trio. Paxton, Thornburgh & Co. check with orange 2 cent Nevada adhesive revenue and blue 2 cent US IR with tied cancel. Dateline ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c****n for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
 
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Very Rare 2nd of Exchange & Check, First National Bank5479 - Very Rare 2nd of Exchange & Check, First National Bank
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) First of Exchange, First National Bank of Nevada, June 5th, 1868. "Payable in U.S. Currency." Pay to Robert Graves & Co. (same as R...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to c****n for (230.00 + 52.90BP) = 282.90
 
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Wall & Co. Bank Document & Check (Rare Austin Bank)5480 - Wall & Co. Bank Document & Check (Rare Austin Bank)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Letterhead for Banking House of Wall & Co., Austin, N.T. dateline, July 11th, 1865. Austin has been crossed out and C.C. Ranche has been writ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to V********e for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Bullion and Exchange Bank Stock5481 - Bullion and Exchange Bank Stock
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A rare piece, no. 16 issued to Jacob Klein for three shares signed by Jacob Klein, president and T. R. Hofer, cashier. Cancelled. Jacob Klein (1831-18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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The Bullion and Exchange Bank5482 - The Bullion and Exchange Bank
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock no. 63, issued tyo Mrs. Elizabeth Kirman (Richard Kirman's mother) for 5 shares, 1901. Signed by Richard Kirman, vice-president and G. W. ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express tag for Gold Coins5483 - Wells Fargo & Co. Express tag for Gold Coins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From San Francisco, Cal. to Carson, Nevada, a tag for $2,000 in U.S. $20 gold coins. Rare. Carson City Nevada HWAC# 28137
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Rare Hamilton RN Checks5484 - Rare Hamilton RN Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both unissued. 1) Eberhardt & Aurora Mining Co., Limited. White Pine County Bank. RN-G. c.1870s. Deep fold in bottom right corner. 2) First Nati...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to f*****2 for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Comstock Checks with Adhesive Revenue Stamps5485 - Comstock Checks with Adhesive Revenue Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Best are pieces with Nevada 5 cent adhesives. Includes: two Gold Hill Bank of California drafts (both 1867) with 2 cent orange US IR stamps
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
 
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Fair and Mackay Signed Comstock Mill Check Pair (RN-E)5486 - Fair and Mackay Signed Comstock Mill Check Pair (RN-E)
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Really attractive pair of Bank of California checks with RN-E revenue imprints and important signatures. 1) Bacon Mill, April 5, 1872. Issued to Derby
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*********g for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Virginia City Bank of California Revenue Check Collection (w/ sheet & Mackay signature)5487 - Virginia City Bank of California Revenue Check Collection (w/ sheet & Mackay signature)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight items. 1) Uncut sheet of six Savage Mining Company checks c.1876. NV Bank of SF is crossed out and Bank of California is printed above. RN-G. Ra
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (95.00 + 21.85BP) = 116.85
 
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Virginia City Bank of California RN Check Collection (incl. Mackay)5488 - Virginia City Bank of California RN Check Collection (incl. Mackay)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six checks with revenue imprints and some famous signatures. 1) Belcher Silver Mining Company, Aug. 5th, 1873, RN-E, signed by William Hopkins (was al
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c*********p for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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Virginia City Checks with Adhesive Revenue Stamps5489 - Virginia City Checks with Adhesive Revenue Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1) Bank of California, Sept. 8th, 1874. Signed by James G. Fair. "Kelsey Mill" written in. Cut cancel and stains. 2 cent adhe...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d******0 for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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Nevada Bank & Trust Stock Certificates Group5490 - Nevada Bank & Trust Stock Certificates Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7: various Bank certificates, from all over the state. Cites such as Lovelock, Winnemucca, Las Vegas, Elko, Wells, Carson City and Goldfield ar
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to r****a for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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