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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US Regular Issue Series 1869-1880 Die Proofs (6), Essay  (2) and Regular Issues (5)  [148758]2499 - US Regular Issue Series 1869-1880 Die Proofs (6), Essay (2) and Regular Issues (5) [148758]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Regular Issue Series 1869-1880 Die Proofs (6) A34, A35, A38, A39, A40, A42, Essay (10c, but not from this series))(30c) and Regular Issues (5) A36
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Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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US Regular Issue, Die Proofs,  Edge Strips, 1890-1903 (50+)  [148759]2500 - US Regular Issue, Die Proofs, Edge Strips, 1890-1903 (50+) [148759]
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US Regular Issue, Die Proofs, Edge Strips, 1890-1903 (50+). Six die proofs, most of the rest cancelled, including A97 (2), 98, 99. Nice collection
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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US Regular Series 1861-1866 Die Proofs, Trials (12)  [148757]2501 - US Regular Series 1861-1866 Die Proofs, Trials (12) [148757]
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US Regular Series 1861-1866 Die Proofs. A24, A25, A26, A27, A28, A29, A30, A31, A32, A33, plus A25 and A27 regular issue cancelled. State: City: Date
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Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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US Stamp Album, US Commemoratives, 1900-1975, Choice  [148780]2502 - US Stamp Album, US Commemoratives, 1900-1975, Choice [148780]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wonderful collection in a professional album presentation with all stamps in typical black glassine protectorates. All examples appear mint, please in
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to R********2 for (3,000.00 + 750.00BP) = 3,750.00
 
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US Stamp Group, mostly mint, plus more  [148753]2503 - US Stamp Group, mostly mint, plus more [148753]
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Small group of some slightly better mint US. Scott 371 imperf pair; Scott 373 imperf pair; Scott 368 imperf pair; Scott 730 souvenir sheet; Scott 325
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to L*****n for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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British Columbia Law Stamps, 15  [148718]2504 - British Columbia Law Stamps, 15 [148718]
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15 BC law stamps with punch cancels. State: City:British Columbia Date: Provenance:
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Columbia, Wells Fargo Cover Collection (3)  [123793]2505 - Columbia, Wells Fargo Cover Collection (3) [123793]
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Lot of three. Each has a different Wells Fargo postmark. One is a hard-to-find VERY STRONG stamp, "Wells, Fargo & Co., Express, Columbia, C...
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Start Price : 240.00 | Estimate : 480.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Mariposa Wells Fargo Covers 3 Different  [123780]2506 - Mariposa Wells Fargo Covers 3 Different [123780]
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. With 3 different stamps, 3 different stamp colors and 3 different envelope colorsAddressed to George Wallace, James Deiring and (?). Stamped envel
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*********p for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Wells Fargo Group  [148479]2507 - Wells Fargo Group [148479]
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Group of about 18 pieces of Wells Fargo ephemera including mostly checks and forwarding receipts. There is one rare forwarding receipt from Columbia,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******n for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Registered Package Envelopes (35)  [148808]2508 - Registered Package Envelopes (35) [148808]
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Lot of about 35 U.S.P.O. Registered Package envelopes to the postmaster at North Bloomfield, Nevada County, California. Some with wax seals. Wide vari
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Registered Package Envelopes (45)  [148840]2509 - Registered Package Envelopes (45) [148840]
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Mother Lode locations to the postmaster at North Bloomfield, Nevada County California in the 1870s. 45 envelopes with wax seals (partial or whole); 29
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Mother Lode Registered Mail Envelopes (35)  [148806]2510 - Mother Lode Registered Mail Envelopes (35) [148806]
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About 35 registered mail envelopes addressed to the postmaster at North Bloomfield from over 25 different Northern California towns. Calistoga, Chico,
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Virginia City Postal Covers (80)  [148844]2511 - Virginia City Postal Covers (80) [148844]
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Over 80 postal covers from Virginia City Montana, 1870-1910. Also return registered-letter receipts (about 10). Many corner advertising covers. State
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to n*******4 for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Montana Mining Corner Advertising Covers (14)  [148843]2512 - Montana Mining Corner Advertising Covers (14) [148843]
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Fourteen postal covers with corner advertising from Montana mining ventures. Most postmarks from the 1890s. State:Montana City: Date: Provenance: St
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Montana Territory Postal Covers (10)  [148842]2513 - Montana Territory Postal Covers (10) [148842]
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About ten Montana territory self-identified corner advertising covers. These are scarce: the territorial designation was rarely used. Plus about ten
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to n*******4 for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Montana Town Postmark Collection (100)  [148841]2514 - Montana Town Postmark Collection (100) [148841]
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About 100 different Montana postmarks, mostly 1869-1910. Some corner advertising; includes several manuscript cancels. 58 different towns: Anaconda, C
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Nevada/Eastern California Registered Mail Envelopes (13)  [148807]2515 - Nevada/Eastern California Registered Mail Envelopes (13) [148807]
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Lot of about 13 registered package envelopes from the postmaster at North Bloomfield, Nevada County to various locations in Eastern California and Nev
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Civil War Postal Covers from the Confederate side Repros.  [150534]2516 - Civil War Postal Covers from the Confederate side Repros. [150534]
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This lot has eight postal covers with confederate themes. 3 in. X 5.5 in. is the correct size, however, these letters are in near perfect condition. O
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Foreign Covers Sent to Montana (6)  [148911]2517 - Foreign Covers Sent to Montana (6) [148911]
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Small group of six foreign covers sent into Montana. These covers are from Canada, Italy, England, and Switzerland. There were sent into Butte, Walker
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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John C Fremont Postal Covers  [150516]2518 - John C Fremont Postal Covers [150516]
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This lot contains three postal covers with the likeness of J. C. Fremont, one political cover, and one copper plate engraving page. One postal cover i
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Postal Cover to Master W. T. Sherman April, 1862  [150524]2519 - Postal Cover to Master W. T. Sherman April, 1862 [150524]
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This postal cover hand written by Genl. William Tecumseh Sherman to his eight year old son Master William T. Sherman Jr. just prior to his ninth birth
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Postmaster General Report 1878 and Scott 1984 Catalogue  [150257]2520 - Postmaster General Report 1878 and Scott 1984 Catalogue [150257]
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Hardcover 1878 Postmaster report with details of postal operation, railway mail and more. 424pp with index, some water stains. 1984 Scott catalogue.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to n*******4 for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Railroad Postal Covers (21)  [150533]2521 - Railroad Postal Covers (21) [150533]
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This lot of 21 postal covers are from railroad companies across America. All sent to Motor Wheel Corp. from: Southern Pacific Lines, The Delaware and
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Railroad Train Postal Cover Collection (130)  [150112]2522 - Railroad Train Postal Cover Collection (130) [150112]
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Very nice collection put together years ago. Over 130 pieces. Includes corner advertising, RPO postmarks, RR cachets, covers with train stamps, trains
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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RN B and RN C Checks, 17 different  [148771]2523 - RN B and RN C Checks, 17 different [148771]
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9 different RN B checks and 8 different RN C checks including Mackay signature. State: City: Date: Provenance:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i**********6 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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US Cover Collection (200)  [150314]2524 - US Cover Collection (200) [150314]
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About 200 US covers, most with cachets, many First Day of Issue, Moon Landing etc. . c. 1960-76. Nice starter collection. State: City: Date: Provena
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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US Covers and Correspondence  [148912]2525 - US Covers and Correspondence [148912]
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Group of about 55 pieces of correspondence and postal covers from the 1860s-1870s. These pieces are from various states including Wisconsin, Illinois,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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US Official Postal Guide, 1901  [150254]2526 - US Official Postal Guide, 1901 [150254]
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January 1901, contains listing of US Post offices and other postal subjects. 1132pp with index. State: City: Date:1901 Provenance: Stuart MacKenzie
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d****9 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Rotary Int'l  Photos WWII Havana Cuba and USA  [150330]2527 - Rotary Int'l Photos WWII Havana Cuba and USA [150330]
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Scrap Book Tom J. Davis and Spouse April 1942 Photos and Newspaper Clippings Rotary Int'l. State: City:Havana Date:1942 Provenance: Stuart M...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Stereo View Card Collection Europe (150)  [139764]2528 - Stereo View Card Collection Europe (150) [139764]
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Lot of over 150 stereo view cards from Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Germany. circa 1890-1910. Keystone cards are higher quality, older cards goo
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Stereo View Card Collection United Kingdom  [139762]2529 - Stereo View Card Collection United Kingdom [139762]
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Lot of over 90 stereo view cards circa 1890-1910 from Ireland, Scotland and England. Keystone cards are excellent quality, the older cards are good to
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******n for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Los Angeles Photos Downtown  [150333]2530 - Los Angeles Photos Downtown [150333]
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A lot of downtown LA photos 1930's to 1950's State:California City:Los Angeles Date:1930's to 1950's Provenance: Stuart MacKenzie ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Sacramento Doctor's Office Photo  [148825]2531 - Sacramento Doctor's Office Photo [148825]
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Original mounted photograph of a doctor in his office. The handwritten caption on the backside reads, "Dr. H.H. Look, Sacramento, California.&q...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Salinas Valley Ice Company Photo Archive  [140030]2532 - Salinas Valley Ice Company Photo Archive [140030]
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Lot of about 30 B&W 8 x 10 photographs of the exterior and interior of the Salinas Valley Ice Company circa 1940s. State:California City:Salina...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Palace Hotel Interior and Exterior Stereoviews  [123689]2533 - Palace Hotel Interior and Exterior Stereoviews [123689]
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Interior view is Watkins and the exterior view is Continent Stereoscopic Company. The Palace Hotel was built by San Francisco banker and entrepreneur
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Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 320.00 - 800.00
 
 
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California Photographs (2)  [148830]2534 - California Photographs (2) [148830]
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Two photographs from Taft, California from around the late 19th or early 20th century. A) Photograph of a group of working men on a truck with severa
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******g for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Truckee City, Pacific Railroad Stereoview  [123688]2535 - Truckee City, Pacific Railroad Stereoview [123688]
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Unknown photographer. Downtown Truckee across from the railroad tracks (Kennzbec Hotel?). Still an interesting early view of main street Truckee. Sta
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Ventura Photograph  [148826]2536 - Ventura Photograph [148826]
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Original birds-eye-view photograph of Ventura, California taken by J.C. Brewster. This antique photograph is a very nice view of Ventura, California i
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to e**********t for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Chicago Photos of a Single Family 1865-1885  [148968]2537 - Chicago Photos of a Single Family 1865-1885 [148968]
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This group of photos is thought to be of one family. There are 14 CDV photos, 11 cabinet cards, and 15 tintype photos. Between 1865-1885. All photos a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Lincoln Park, Chicago by the Detroit Photography Co. 1901  [139709]2538 - Lincoln Park, Chicago by the Detroit Photography Co. 1901 [139709]
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This lot contains four photos; (2) of the Grant Monument Lincoln Park, Chicago 1901; (2) a walkway in Lincoln Park. 3.5 in. X 7 in. State:Illinois Ci
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pictures & Prints of Life in Helena (Approx. 50)  [140516]2539 - Pictures & Prints of Life in Helena (Approx. 50) [140516]
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A collection of (50) photos and prints and such from the Helena area. Included are photos of families, residences, businesses and more. Beautiful pack
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Estimate : 320.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k********M for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Hunting and fishing Photo Collection   [150239]2540 - Hunting and fishing Photo Collection [150239]
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Montana Region Hunting and Fishing Collection 1890's to mostly 1930's Serious to Humorous. Lot contains dozens of photos State:Montana City...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Montana family photo album 1890's  [150235]2541 - Montana family photo album 1890's [150235]
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A variety of views of the life of an 1890's Montana family. Everything from Birth's, Deaths, Leisure time, Weddings. Should be viewed. Alb...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s********o.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Montana Vintage Photograph Collection  [140163]2542 - Montana Vintage Photograph Collection [140163]
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Lot of 17 unidentified B&W vintage photographs, believed to be from Montana. A horse photo of "Satin Morris" is the only identified ph...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Montana Vintage School Photos, 2  [148697]2543 - Montana Vintage School Photos, 2 [148697]
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2 Montana school photos, c. 1880's. No photographer noted. Pleasant ???, Dist. 1879. Fine + condition. 4.5x7.75". State:Montana City: Date...
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Old Montana Photos in Small Frames, 2  [150321]2544 - Old Montana Photos in Small Frames, 2 [150321]
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2 unidentified photos out of Montana, possibly East Coast origin. A lady, and a family of 4. 3.5x3.75". State:Montana City: Date: Provenance:...
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Photographs Large format  [150334]2545 - Photographs Large format [150334]
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Large format Montana photo's Knights of Pythias, Various and Photo GAR. etc. small lot State:Montana City: Date:1890's to 1910's Prove...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Sepia Chrome Photos 1880's  [150332]2546 - Sepia Chrome Photos 1880's [150332]
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Winter scenes Montana Sepia Chrome. 1880's State:Montana City: Date:1880s-1890s Provenance: Stuart MacKenzie Montana Collection
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Spring Creek, Kootenai County Photos (38)  [140778]2547 - Spring Creek, Kootenai County Photos (38) [140778]
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Lot of 38 B&W photos. Each approx. 4 1/4" x 3 1/4" showing early 20th century life along Spring Creek in Kootenai County, MT. The Koot...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Oregon Hydraulic Mining Photo  [148827]2548 - Oregon Hydraulic Mining Photo [148827]
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Original mounted photograph of a hydraulic mining operation on the Rogue River in Oregon. This photograph shows several miners operating two monitors
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******h for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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