Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Nevada RN Check Collection (Gold Hill, Austin, Virginia City)5491 - Nevada RN Check Collection (Gold Hill, Austin, Virginia City)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. 1) Two Bank of California Gold Hill drafts, RN-D, including "buff." 1875 and 1876 with cut cancels. 2) Two Savage Mining Company...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d******0 for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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Three Nevada Advertising Banks Plus One5492 - Three Nevada Advertising Banks Plus One
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ely National Bank, McGill Branch; Bank of Sparks, Sparks, Nev. with key; Ely National Bank; First State Bank Eubank, KY. Nevada HWAC# 32939
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M*****4 for (325.00 + 74.75BP) = 399.75
 
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Three Nevada banking stock certificates5493 - Three Nevada banking stock certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) First State Bank of Las Vegas. Early #28 for 1 share to Hawkins. Signed by Parkes and Bracken. 1908. 2) Winnemucca State Bank & Trust. 1923. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Deposit Receipt for $5000 in Gold Coin5494 - Deposit Receipt for $5000 in Gold Coin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Bankers' Association of Buffalo New York issued this deposit receipt in 1898. Punched paid six times. Buffalo New York 1898 HWAC# 28151
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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$3 Note Redemption Receipt from the U.S. Treasury5495 - $3 Note Redemption Receipt from the U.S. Treasury
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A receipt for the redemption of a $3 bill, including the rules established by the Treasury Department that govern the redemption of mutilated United S
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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2 Book Shaped Banks5496 - 2 Book Shaped Banks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two small book shaped banks: 1) Green, with "Bank of America National Association, California" wit sailing ship, engraved on the front; me...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Embossed Postcards with Gold & Silver Foil Coins5497 - Embossed Postcards with Gold & Silver Foil Coins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 different postcards with embossed foreign coins in varying denominations. Countries represented: Sweden, Mexico (two different), Germany (th
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********a.. for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Four Coin Banks5498 - Four Coin Banks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of four different coin advertising banks. Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank, Pecatonica Ill; Joliet National Bank, Joliet Ill; American Nationa
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to o******s for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Georgian Gold Coin Toddy Ladle, Quarter Guinea5499 - Georgian Gold Coin Toddy Ladle, Quarter Guinea
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice toddy ladle with twisted whale baleen handle. Silver ladle made of hand hammered silver coin with 1762 George III quarter guinea in the center
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Humorous & Artistic Numismatic Postcards and Prints5500 - Humorous & Artistic Numismatic Postcards and Prints
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine postcards and prints that all feature coins. Includes: ad card for Chicago Stove Works (with 1890 gold coin), and four unused trade cards
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Mascerated Money Collectibles5501 - Mascerated Money Collectibles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of nine items. Four are art pieces of macerated currency: collectible pieces made by a company who bought the macerated currency from the Trea
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********a.. for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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National Bank Note Redemption Receipts (Durango, CO & Philadelphia, PA)5502 - National Bank Note Redemption Receipts (Durango, CO & Philadelphia, PA)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six receipts from the Treasury of the United States National Bank Redemption Agency. Four dated 1875, one 1882, one 1886. From the First National Bank
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Teller Cage and Bank Interior Photo5503 - Teller Cage and Bank Interior Photo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photograph (framed) of two express men or bank tellers "Colt 45" visible on counter, vault door visible on right, coin dispensing machine,...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to T******1 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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The Silver Story5504 - The Silver Story
Holabird Western Americana Collections
During the 1960s, $1 silver certificates could be redeemed in "silver payable to the bearer on demand." As the price of silver rose above...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (140.00 + 32.20BP) = 172.20
 
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Tintype of Man with Currency5505 - Tintype of Man with Currency
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early photograph (ferrotype, aka tin type) of a man fanning a lot of currency with a pile of gold coin (looks like $10's). Rare useage. Probably...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a*******s for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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US Banknote Souvenirs and Picture5506 - US Banknote Souvenirs and Picture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 American Bank Note Company for American Numismatic Association Colorado Springs souvenir banknotes, One Hundred "Saw" Bucks from the Sut...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***9 for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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1840's Hand Held Scale5507 - 1840's Hand Held Scale
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes 4 weights. Two smaller "HD". Two marked "VD". No markings. 6.5" x 3". c1840 HWAC# 28067
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******c for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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1880's Hand Held Scale5508 - 1880's Hand Held Scale
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Larger size. Pans are 2.5". Four weights; 2 drams, 1/2 dram, 1/2 pistol, 1/2 dracca. c1880 HWAC# 28069
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Early English Scale5509 - Early English Scale
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal box 6 x 2 " containing a hand 4115 with two pans and four weights. One weight marked "Geo III" 1772. HWAC# 28473
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Early French Gold Coin Box Scales5510 - Early French Gold Coin Box Scales
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two boxes for 4115s for the weighing of European gold coins. The 5 1/4" x 2" box contains the hand 4115 one weight and a pan; the 7 x 2&qu...
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Start Price : 95.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ho Chi Minh Joss Paper5511 - Ho Chi Minh Joss Paper
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Around 70 sheets of Joss paper depicting Democratic Republic of Vietnam leader, Ho Chi Minh. Joss paper are sheets of paper made into burnt offerings
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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German Hand Held Scale with 16 weights.5512 - German Hand Held Scale with 16 weights.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Johann Peter Braselmann iron 4115s with brass plates. Hinged wooden case, 7" x 3.5". Holds 18 coin weights for Pistole, Guinea, Carlin, Du...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********1 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Hand held numismatic Scale with glass trays5513 - Hand held numismatic Scale with glass trays
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pans are 2.75". One is in two pieces. Fancy latching arm. c1850-1880 HWAC# 28070
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Miner's Scale c18005514 - Miner's Scale c1800
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Meymott 4115. " Late-read, 4115-maker, Bishopsgate Within." List of English coins from 1771 and 1772 and lists their weights to catch coun...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a*******s for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Newcastle druggist John Watson hand-held Scale5515 - Newcastle druggist John Watson hand-held Scale
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pans 2.5". Box 6.5" x 3". Bottom has a glued paper that says "From John Watson, Chemist & Druggist, 34 Grainger St. Newcastl...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Small numismatic Scale5516 - Small numismatic Scale
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1" pan. slot for 6 weights. One still in slot. Slots are all titled. doubloon, ducat, etc. Nice condition! 1830's - 1850's. 4.5" x...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (95.00 + 21.85BP) = 116.85
 
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Unmarked hand-held Scale with two weights.5517 - Unmarked hand-held Scale with two weights.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pans are 2.5". Box is 7" x 3". c1860 HWAC# 28071
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Anglo-California Trust Co. $10,000 Gold Coin Bag5518 - Anglo-California Trust Co. $10,000 Gold Coin Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canvas bag measuring 13.5" x 7.5." Red print: Anglo-California / Trust Co. / San Francisco / $10000 GOLD. No printing on reverse. Soiling....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to T******1 for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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7 Quality California Bank Bags5519 - 7 Quality California Bank Bags
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bags in this lot include: Security Savings Bank Los Angeles, CA; The Western National Bank San Francisco, CA; California National Bank Sacramento, CA;
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********1 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Bank of San Francisco $20 notes and $2 bills5520 - Bank of San Francisco $20 notes and $2 bills
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Two $20 bank notes from the Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, San Francisco, California. Both Type 1 and Type 2. 2) Seventeen
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Bank of Italy $5000 Gold Coin Bag5521 - Bank of Italy $5000 Gold Coin Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canvas bag measuring 11.5" x 5." Heavy soiling, print is mostly worn off, but you can read in red ink "Bank / Of Italy / $5000 Gold.&...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******s for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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California, Nevada and Other Western Bank Bags5522 - California, Nevada and Other Western Bank Bags
Holabird Western Americana Collections
17 bags from primarily mainstream banks in the west. Property of RY.EX.AGY.; The First National Bank of Ely. Ely, Nevada; First National Bank of Ely.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D******a for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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U. S. National Bank Gold Coin Bag5522b - U. S. National Bank Gold Coin Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bag is labeled $1000, used for 50 $20 gold pieces. Denver Colorado HWAC# 31655
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to T******1 for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Second National Bank $1000 Gold Coin Bag5523 - Second National Bank $1000 Gold Coin Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small canvas bank bag with drawstring at the top. Blue font at top of bag: Lawrence Maker, Saratoga, NY. Red font at center: SECOND NATIONAL BANK / Al
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to D******a for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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8 U.S. Mint and Related Bank Bags5524 - 8 U.S. Mint and Related Bank Bags
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Writing on the bags include: U.S. Mint San Francisco $20 One Cent 1945; U.S. Mint Mark Philadelphia 2005 Buffalo Nickels $25 Face; Lawrence Maker Sara
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to T******1 for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Large Lot of Modern and Unmarked Bank Bags5525 - Large Lot of Modern and Unmarked Bank Bags
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Large lot of around 100 bank bags. Includes eastern bank bags with at least 6 Texas bags. America Trust Company 2; Sunray State Bank Sunray, Texas;
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********a.. for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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London City & Midland Bank Bag5526 - London City & Midland Bank Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sewn canvas bag, 4 1/2 x 5". Printed "The London City & Midland Bank Limited 874". HWAC# 28542
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Denver Mint Glass Paper Weight5527 - Denver Mint Glass Paper Weight
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Glass paper weight with photo of Denver Mint, c 1906. Choice. About 2.75 x 4" Denver Colorado HWAC# 33210
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to E*****n for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Memorandum of Gold Bullion5528 - Memorandum of Gold Bullion
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Deposit receipt from the treasurer of the Branch Mint at San Francisco to Fritz & Ralston for $861.81 in gold bullion. Prag collection. San Fra...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to D******a for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Memorandum of Gold Bullion5529 - Memorandum of Gold Bullion
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Deposit receipt for 953.34 in gold bullion deposited at the Branch Mint of San Francisco March 26, 1862. Prag collection. San Francisco California
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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San Francisco Mint "Adjusting Room" Photo5530 - San Francisco Mint "Adjusting Room" Photo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Circe 1885 photograph byRunnels & Stateler, SF of the adjusting room. Old tape repair at center, very rare view. 6 x 9.25", mounted, cabine...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********1 for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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U.S. Mint San Francisco Postcard Collection5531 - U.S. Mint San Francisco Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 postcards with duplicates of the U.S. Mint branch in San Francisco. All are exterior views. One shows the mint with rubble next to it (just
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
 
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US Mint Employee Pass Signed by F. Leach5532 - US Mint Employee Pass Signed by F. Leach
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Mint Employee Pass for A.W. Marisch, countersigned by Frank A. Leach, superintendent of the San Francisco Mint. Leach later became the director of
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
 
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US Mint Photographs5533 - US Mint Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2: rare photos of the US Mint work force, and of the inside work room and workers. Both are faded and starting to yellow with age. Images are a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to T******1 for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Denver and New Orleans Mint Postcards5534 - Denver and New Orleans Mint Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine Denver Mint and two New Orleans Mint early postcards. Denver: four mailed (1905-1909 cancels), all are exterior views, some published by T
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Estimate : 100.00 - 130.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Carson City Mint Postcard Collection5535 - Carson City Mint Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 postcards with duplicates. Both early cards and some RPCs. Eight different cards. Includes: duplicate RPC showing the building now as the Ne
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Two Real Photo Postcards of the Carson City Mint5536 - Two Real Photo Postcards of the Carson City Mint
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different and very rare views of this iconic Nevada landmark. 1) Black-and-white view of front c.1870 (first year of production). Unmailed. Printe
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to E*****n for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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U.S. Mint Philadelphia Postcards5537 - U.S. Mint Philadelphia Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 early postcards: 8 exterior views and 7 interior views. Exterior views: all different, five mailed (c.1906-1909), including one of the build
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*********1 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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U.S. Treasury Postcard Collection5538 - U.S. Treasury Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18 early postcards with duplicates. Many rare views. Interior views show: the cutting machine, the cash room, the reserve silver vault, the mac
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to h*******2 for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Bureau of Printing & Engraving Postcards & Pass (Paper Money)5539 - Bureau of Printing & Engraving Postcards & Pass (Paper Money)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This wand was made about the time of the western gold rushes just after 1900. it was also from a time that Houdini was garnering attention all over Am
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****1 for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
 
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