Minerals Galore and Western Americana Auction

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Day 1 Lots 1000-1633
Bargains & Dealer 1000-1155
Military (Civil War, WWI, WWII) 1156-1260
Firearms/Weaponry 1261-1272
General Americana
Geographically Sorted Ephemera 1273-1473
Toys 1474-1486
Collectibles 1487-1521
Foreign Collectibles 1522-1584
Art 1585-1601
Native Americana 1602-1633

Day 2 Lots 2000-2565
Entertainment Industry 2000-2093
Autographs 2000-2076
Misc. Entertainment related 2077-2082
Music 2083-2093
Sports 2094-2100
Black American 2101-2106
Cowboy 2107-2121
Fraternal Organizations 2122-2127
Gaming 2128-2134
Model Railroading 2135-2141
Political 2142-2151
Tobacco, Saloon, Beer & Liquor 2152-2160
Bottles & Marbles 2161-2171
Tools 2172-2180
World's Fairs 2181-2187
Jewelry & Watches 2188-2230
Philatelic 2231-
Postcards 2231-2475
Revenue Stamps 2476-2488
Stamps 2489-2504
Postal History 2508-2526
Photography 2527-2565

Day 3 Lots 3000-3634
Furnishings & Décor 3000-3073
Minerals 3074-3358
Display minerals 3074-3338
Fossils 3339-
Gold/Ore 3355-3358
Mining Lots 3359
Ephemera 3359-3445
Equipment 3446-3450
Numismatics 3451-
Badges 3451-3465
Bullion 3466-3468
Coins 3469-3518
Currency 3519-3526
Ephemera 3527-3534
Exonumia 3535-3540
Foreign 3541-3590
Medals 3592-3616
Tokens 3617-3634

Day 4 Lots 4000-4570
Books 4000-4281
Maps 4282-4291
Stocks & Bonds 4292
Mining 4340-4466
Railroad 4467-4502
Transportation (Stagecoach, Ships, Railroad) 4503-4570

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Aviation History Postcards (500)  [147501]2449 - Aviation History Postcards (500) [147501]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 500 vintage post cards from the Wright Brothers through the National Convention Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America in Reno, 1966. Charles
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Barber Shop Postcards (105)  [147428]2450 - Barber Shop Postcards (105) [147428]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 105 postcards from various barber shops mostly from 1905-1915, some have undivided backs. There are also a few modern postcards in this
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********s.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Bicycle RPC's (25)  [141111]2451 - Bicycle RPC's (25) [141111]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection RPC postcards featuring early bicycle images, including several bikes that are early versions of today's models. There are children o...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to o********a.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Bus Themed Postcards (45)  [141103]2452 - Bus Themed Postcards (45) [141103]
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A plethora of postcards showing various scenes with buses. There are scenes in the redwoods of California and the skyline of Seattle. Some are used, s
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Denmark & Sweden Postcards (90)  [143873]2453 - Denmark & Sweden Postcards (90) [143873]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 90 postcards from Sweden and Denmark. 19 undivided backs, postmarks 1902 - 1909. Approx. 70 split -backs including several white bord
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******h for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Dog Postcards: Alaska Sled Dog Teams (85)  [134975]2454 - Dog Postcards: Alaska Sled Dog Teams (85) [134975]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ~85 sled dog postcards. Includes 4 real photo. Rest are divided back, most printed, but some linen and modern chrome. Nearly all are Alaska sce
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Farm Machinery Themed Postcards (40)  [128234]2455 - Farm Machinery Themed Postcards (40) [128234]
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Group of approximately 40 postcards with a farm machinery and implement theme. Included are harvesters, threshers, steam rollers and plows. Some are u
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to s****l for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Frank Patterson Real Photo Postcards: California Redwood Locales  [127251]2456 - Frank Patterson Real Photo Postcards: California Redwood Locales [127251]
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Lot of 11 RPPC. Three Redwood locales: Hartsock, Richardson Grove, and Redwood Highway Inspection Station. 1) Hartsock Inn, a historic hotel in Garber
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 240.00
 
 
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Frank Patterson Real Photo Postcards: Redwood Country Camps & Buildings  [127243]2457 - Frank Patterson Real Photo Postcards: Redwood Country Camps & Buildings [127243]
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Lot of 31 RPPC showing views of historic buildings and camps in California Redwood county, Avenue of the Giants area. Includes: Lanes Redwood Flat; Li
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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General Motors Advertising Postcards - 62  [147300]2458 - General Motors Advertising Postcards - 62 [147300]
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Sixty-two color postcards of General Motors products: Cadillac (2), Oldsmobile (7), GM at Fairs and GM Factories (8), Chevrolet (13), Buick (14), and
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Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to n*******4 for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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Hollywood Postcards (250)  [146931]2459 - Hollywood Postcards (250) [146931]
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Group of approximately 250 postcards from Hollywood. These postcards are mostly modern chrome style postcards. They depict various street scenes and l
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Horse Postcards (75)  [134769]2460 - Horse Postcards (75) [134769]
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Lot of 75+. Includes 60 real photo postcards. Other cards are mostly linen. Also includes 3 small snapshots. Views include: Brown Shasta Farm at Mt. S
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Idaho-Montana-Nev-Calif. Mining/Western Real Photo Post Cards  [145219]2461 - Idaho-Montana-Nev-Calif. Mining/Western Real Photo Post Cards [145219]
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Lot o 8. 1. Montana-Idaho. Two B/W, white border. Gold dredging Divides and undivided. 2. Nevada, two, , B/W, white border. Natomas Dredge near
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Insurance Company Postcard Group (106)  [129085]2462 - Insurance Company Postcard Group (106) [129085]
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Large group of insurance company postcards showing advertising and building views. Many are from Met Life or Prudential, but at least 12-15 other comp
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lighthouse Postcards (350)  [148793]2463 - Lighthouse Postcards (350) [148793]
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About 350 vintage postcards of lighthouses. Gibraltar; Nova Scotia; Oregon; California; Maine; Massachusetts; Key West Florida; Michigan; Rhode Island
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Los Angeles Postcards (150)  [147427]2464 - Los Angeles Postcards (150) [147427]
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Group of about 150 postcards from various buildings and landmarks around Los Angeles. These postcards are mostly linen style postcards from around the
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Merry Go Round Postcards (35)  [142055]2465 - Merry Go Round Postcards (35) [142055]
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Lot of over 35 postcards of carousels around the country. Watch Hill, RI; Beverly Park, Los Angeles; Indian Point Park, NY; Cleveland, Ohio; Providenc
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******e for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Military Postcards: US Military Collection (93)  [127197]2466 - Military Postcards: US Military Collection (93) [127197]
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Lot of 93 postcards including 15 real photo postcards and a leather postcard. Only a couple of undivided back; rest are divided back. RPPC include: ai
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Movie Star Postcards (340)  [148880]2467 - Movie Star Postcards (340) [148880]
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Lot of over 340 vintage post cards of movie stars. Actors and actresses from the silent film era through "Rebel Without a Cause." Some fro...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Original Yellowstone Park Views (50)  [148823]2468 - Original Yellowstone Park Views (50) [148823]
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Group of 50 color tinted photo postcards of Yellowstone Park by the photographer Asahel Curtis (1874-1941). These postcards were commissioned by the N
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to B********R for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Postcards of Dolls and Doll Houses (107)  [145152]2469 - Postcards of Dolls and Doll Houses (107) [145152]
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Lot of 107. Collection of color and B/W. Borderless and white border cards. A few RPCs. 15 + tucks cards, 14 are clean. One Leather postcard, Thr
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Queen's Dolls' House Postcards  [142441]2470 - Queen's Dolls' House Postcards [142441]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 60 vintage Tuck's post cards and five sets of eight postcards each featuring items in the Queen's Dolls' House. Queen Mary&...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*******t for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Teddy Bear Postcards (100)  [127190]2471 - Teddy Bear Postcards (100) [127190]
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Lot of 100 postcards featuring teddy bears. Includes a few RPPC; 40 undivided back cards; a group of Tuck cards; a group of 24 cards from Cracker Jack
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to o********a.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Vintage Advertising Postcards (70)  [147550]2472 - Vintage Advertising Postcards (70) [147550]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 70 vintage postcards advertising things. Farm equipment (30); typewriters (15); chewing gum (12); Hastings clothing (11); watches (6). State:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Western Gas Stations Real Photo Postcards (11)  [134856]2473 - Western Gas Stations Real Photo Postcards (11) [134856]
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Lot of 11, most different. Includes: Park City, Utah; Enterprise, Oregon Texaco (x2); Petersburg (Oregon?); Pritchett, Colorado; State Line Bar Texaco
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Western Steamer Postcards: California Ferries at SF & Sacramento  [134912]2474 - Western Steamer Postcards: California Ferries at SF & Sacramento [134912]
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Lot of 32 postcards. Includes 16 real photo postcards and 3 undivided back. Includes: Sausalito ferry; Tamalpais trips; automobile ferry; Golden Gate
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Collection of Travel Postcards, Art Prints  [138005]2475 - Collection of Travel Postcards, Art Prints [138005]
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Lot of 4. 1. Envelope containing six graphic artist renditions of buildings in Bad Godesberg Germany. Including one small print by Rich Pokorny street
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Nevada Check Group  [148714]2476 - Nevada Check Group [148714]
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20 different Nevada checks, some with adhesive revenues. Includes unsigned James J Ott Assay Office check. Ott assayed first Comstock ore. Virginia,
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i**********6 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Oro Fino Gold & Silver Mining Co. Bond w/RARE 50c Mortgage Revenue Stamp  [130663]2477 - Oro Fino Gold & Silver Mining Co. Bond w/RARE 50c Mortgage Revenue Stamp [130663]
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$1000 bond to E. C. Robinson trustee. Signed by president Corwin and secretary Hudson. Rare George Washington blue Mortgage revenue stamp. Coupons 2-9
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Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******e for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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Nevada Postmark and Postage Display  [150561]2478 - Nevada Postmark and Postage Display [150561]
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This amazing display features cut Nevada city cancels like Goldfield, Fort Churchill, Babbitt, Round Mountain, etc. There is also a Wells Fargo stampe
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Adhesive Revenue Stamps  [150035]2479 - Adhesive Revenue Stamps [150035]
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Five stock certificate book covers with adhesive revenue stamps affixed to them. These stamps were used to cover shares from various stock certificate
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to L*****n for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Checks with Adhesive Revenue Stamps  [150118]2480 - Checks with Adhesive Revenue Stamps [150118]
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Lot of over 50 checks with adhesive revenue stamps. Farmers and Merchants Banking Co., Cleveland, Ohio (31); Grocers and Producers Bank, Providence, R
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to i**********6 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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George Washington Vignette/Revenue Stamp Checks  [150119]2481 - George Washington Vignette/Revenue Stamp Checks [150119]
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Lot of nine checks with George Washington vignettes and George Washington revenue stamps. George Washington Bank of Corning, New York (5); four with G
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i**********6 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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US Adhesive Revenue Stamp Group (70)  [148751]2482 - US Adhesive Revenue Stamp Group (70) [148751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting and varied group of US Revenue Stamps. Generally contains examples from four major series, without any great rarities, but a number of var
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i**********6 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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US White Ace Album for Commemorative Stamps, 1893-1936, Mostly Full  [148746]2483 - US White Ace Album for Commemorative Stamps, 1893-1936, Mostly Full [148746]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US White Ace Album for Commemorative Stamps, 1893-1936, Mostly Full. White Ace binder with thirteen unpaginated pages (26pp) with protective covers, f
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Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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RN Check Collection (27)  [148773]2484 - RN Check Collection (27) [148773]
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27 RN Checks. E 2, F 2, H 1, X 8, B 3, C 1, D 7, G 10. Rare Yuba Gravel Mining check, condition issues. State: City: Date: Provenance:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to i**********6 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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RN G Check Collection, 19 Different  [148772]2485 - RN G Check Collection, 19 Different [148772]
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Collection of 19 different RN G checks, 1876-1883. Some pictorial with a ship, train and statue. State: City: Date: Provenance:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to i**********6 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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RN Group (40)  [150113]2486 - RN Group (40) [150113]
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Lot of over 40 revenue imprinted checks from around the country. RNE (2) 1872 Lapeer Michigan; RNF 1876; RNG (3 different); RNX (5 different & d...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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RND Check Group (14)  [148764]2487 - RND Check Group (14) [148764]
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14 different RND checks including color variations. Some vignettes. c. 1870's. State: City: Date: Provenance:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i**********6 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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RND Group (11)  [150114]2488 - RND Group (11) [150114]
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Lot of eleven RND checks from the 1870s. Two off-color imprints: buff and brown. State: City: Date: Provenance:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Back of the Book Group - Revenue, Motor Vehicle, Consular Service, Etc. (73)  [148748]2489 - Back of the Book Group - Revenue, Motor Vehicle, Consular Service, Etc. (73) [148748]
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Varied collection of "back of the book" stamps, a geat starter collection. Stock Transfer, wine, cigarette, postal savings, thrift, potat...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to i********s.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Civil War Era Postal Covers (11)  [150532]2490 - Civil War Era Postal Covers (11) [150532]
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This lot contain eleven postal covers with stamps from the civil war and post war period. There are two letters to a Confederate Col. L. M. H. Walker
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to a****a for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Confederate Stamp Group (6)  [148754]2491 - Confederate Stamp Group (6) [148754]
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Six different stamps: A4 with two varieties (thick, thin paper); A5, A6, A7, A9. All mint except thick paper A4. State: City: Date: Provenance:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********o.. for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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Pan American Series Group, 1901 (17)  [148750]2492 - Pan American Series Group, 1901 (17) [148750]
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Interesting group of 17 of the Pan American series with numbered or arrow sheet edge portions on mint originals. Scott 294, 295, 296, 298, 299 (no 29
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to L*****n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Parcel Post, Special Handling Collection (51)  [148749]2493 - Parcel Post, Special Handling Collection (51) [148749]
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Collection of mostly Mint Parcel post stamps : 14 green (5 canceled) and 14 red and Special Handling (23), all mint with some varieties. State: City
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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US Airmail Group, Mint. (65)  [148752]2494 - US Airmail Group, Mint. (65) [148752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Air Mail group staring with the 1926 series through 1974, with none of the great rarities (zeppelins, etc.). All mint. Missing a number of common s
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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US Die & Plate Proofs, Specimens 1873  Series  [148755]2495 - US Die & Plate Proofs, Specimens 1873 Series [148755]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collections of die and plate proofs of the 1873 series. (18). Three are overprinted "Specimen" (1c varieties). Please inspect! Sta...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to i********s.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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US Locals, Carriers, Private Die Group  [148747]2496 - US Locals, Carriers, Private Die Group [148747]
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Collection of Locals (8): L61, L65, L105, L140. L192, L108, L123, L230- Boyd's, Hussey, etc. Carriers (2): L02, L03. Proprietary Private Die: Ca...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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US Philatelic Potpourri  [150315]2497 - US Philatelic Potpourri [150315]
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Several US souvenir commemorative sheets, duck stamps, tax stamps, revenues on checks, sheet of stamps with 2 horse heads 15c. etc. State: City: Date
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to o********a.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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US Regular Issue Die and Plate Proofs, Essays (16) 1851-1875 Series  [148756]2498 - US Regular Issue Die and Plate Proofs, Essays (16) 1851-1875 Series [148756]
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Very fine collection of early proofs, die trials and essays (50c, 60c). A1, A2, A5, A10 (all approximate numbers, please inspect), A11, A12, A16, A17,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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