Montana "Big Sky 2" Auction

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Lewistown 1916 Directory1250 - Lewistown 1916 Directory
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great resource. Includes counties Fergus, Mussellshell and Judith Gap and advertising for towns like Lewistown, Benchland, Buffalo, Coffee Creek, Dent
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****b for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Montana State 1900 Directory1251 - Montana State 1900 Directory
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1900 directory of Montana with a very brief description of different small locations - especially in relation to banks and railroads. For example Adel
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****b for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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1931 Montana Business Directory1252 - 1931 Montana Business Directory
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Great reference to businesses in Montana. Soft cover and listed by business. Index in the back lists businesses by location! City: State: Montana
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********c.. for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Wide Variety of Copied Montana Reference Materials1253 - Wide Variety of Copied Montana Reference Materials
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One man's pursuit of reference materials to help him enjoy his collecting. This is a collection of copied reference materials. It includes the f...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********n for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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Three Blackfoot, Montana Letters (1874, 1875, 1876)1254 - Three Blackfoot, Montana Letters (1874, 1875, 1876)
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Lot of 3 territorial letters from a scarce location. Two have dateline Blackfoot City, the other simply "Blackfoot." 1874, 1875, 1876. All...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a**********o for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Three Choice Butte Cabinet Cards1255 - Three Choice Butte Cabinet Cards
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1) Stephens Grocery Company. Show delivery wagon in front and is hand dated 1905. 2) Photograph of a house identified with Emma, Alonzo, and Tom Steph
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Butte Advertising and Promotional Collection1256 - Butte Advertising and Promotional Collection
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More modern lot of 21 items. Includes Mining in Butte pamphlet, 1930 promotional pamphlet, 1948 'What Happened in Butte' by Joseph Howard, p...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to O******1 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Butte Ephemera Archive1257 - Butte Ephemera Archive
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Murphy & Cannon letterhead, "I beg you not to throw my family out into the street..." Superior Bay Rum labels and Butte, the Friendly ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to O******1 for (700.00 + 161.00BP) = 861.00
 
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Rare Stereoview Collection of Butte and Vicinity (railroad scenes, funeral procession, churches)1258 - Rare Stereoview Collection of Butte and Vicinity (railroad scenes, funeral procession, churches)
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What a fabulous collection of 30 views. Housed in a hard cardboard box! Enjoy feeding the swans, parade of freight wagons, schools, John M Steward&...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to O******1 for (425.00 + 97.75BP) = 522.75
 
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Deer Lodge Billhead for Clothes Bought for Discharged Convict (w/ Governor & Warden Signatures)1259 - Deer Lodge Billhead for Clothes Bought for Discharged Convict (w/ Governor & Warden Signatures)
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A billhead and a warrant for a discharged convict. 1) A. Kleinschmidt & Co., Groceries and Dry Goods, billhead. Dateline Deer Lodge, Montana, Se...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t*******d for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Interesting Set of Letters Pertaining to Fort Peck1260 - Interesting Set of Letters Pertaining to Fort Peck
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15 letters all referring to the appointment of HJ Godale to appraise unalloted land at Fort Peck. These letters go back and forth to Washington DC. Go
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Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to O******1 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Abstract of Title (with hand-drawn map) and Abstract of Ownership for 18691261 - Abstract of Title (with hand-drawn map) and Abstract of Ownership for 1869
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Abstract of lot 88 on block 20 bounded by Bridge, Main, Wall, and Glore. Owned by Klaus family. Nice history here! City: Helena State: Montana Date
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to O******1 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Helena Ephemera Archive1262 - Helena Ephemera Archive
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Three binders and extra sleeves of letters (at least 250 pieces!), small broadsides, billheads, letterheads, etc. Letters include an archive of 19 fro
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to O******1 for (1,150.00 + 264.50BP) = 1,414.50
 
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Lee Sam Fong, Helena Chinese Merchant Collection1263 - Lee Sam Fong, Helena Chinese Merchant Collection
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Lee Sam Fong was a respected and very successful Chinese merchant in Helena. This can be attested to by the quality of people who attested to his char
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to s********o.. for (600.00 + 138.00BP) = 738.00
 
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Territorial Audits with Some Great Content & Autographs1264 - Territorial Audits with Some Great Content & Autographs
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Lot of seventeen. Warrant for janitorial services for Governor's office. This includes a letter from Governor Leslie requesting this. Also warra...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a**********o for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Hayes / Lentz Photo Album1265 - Hayes / Lentz Photo Album
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Hayes and Lentz photo album. includes great photos and census and obit info of the families, plus xeroxed copies of new articles. City: State: Mont
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 6*****b for (500.00 + 115.00BP) = 615.00
 
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Indian Trader & Saddlery Billheads1266 - Indian Trader & Saddlery Billheads
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Lot of four. 1) 1894 L. Minugh of Harlem, Montana. Native American pictorial. 2) Frederick Kraemer saddles from Virginia City. Nice stamped pictorial
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to 1**9 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Montana Billhead /Letterhead Group: Silver City, Finn, Pony, Townsend1267 - Montana Billhead /Letterhead Group: Silver City, Finn, Pony, Townsend
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1) Very rare Silver City, Montana invoice dated 1887. 8" x 5" 2) N.J. Isdell (Groceries, Dry Goods, Blasting Powder & General Mining S...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to O******1 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Montana Letter Collection: Secretary of State, Brands, Divorce, Forts, Gold Dust and More1268 - Montana Letter Collection: Secretary of State, Brands, Divorce, Forts, Gold Dust and More
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Lot of six interesting letters. 1) 1891 letter from Secretary of State (on his letterhead), Helena, regarding filing of Articles of Incorporation of...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******c for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
 
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Montana Town Ephemera Collection1269 - Montana Town Ephemera Collection
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Over 100 billheads and assorted other material. Premium pieces include 3 TC Power of Fort Benton (military and Indian trader). One with nice train pic
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to O******1 for (950.00 + 218.50BP) = 1,168.50
 
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Montana Railroad Related Ephemera (Tickets, Receipts)1270 - Montana Railroad Related Ephemera (Tickets, Receipts)
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Lot of 19. Includes ticket stubs: Anaconda to Silica, Anaconda to Willow Creek, and Anaconda to Butte on Butte Anaconda & Pacific Ry. From same ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i**b for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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First National Bank of Bozeman Stock Certificate1271 - First National Bank of Bozeman Stock Certificate
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Rare Montana Territory stock. First National Bank of Bozeman, no. 57, issued to George W. Fox for 20 shares, 1875. Signed by L. M. Black, president an
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to r********e.. for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Four Montana Bank Stock Certificates1272 - Four Montana Bank Stock Certificates
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Two Helena National: 1890 (President John T Murphy and Frank Baird) and 1893 (President Shirley C Ashby and Baird). Two Miners Savings: 1909 and 1916.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Pair of Rare Stock Certificates for White Equipoised Aeroplane Company1273 - Pair of Rare Stock Certificates for White Equipoised Aeroplane Company
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Inc. in Montana. Two issued and not cancelled certificates. No. 282, issued for 100 shares in 1915 and 398, issued for 300 shares in 1916. Both are si
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t*******d for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Potts & Harrison Horse Company Stock Certificate signed by the son of President Benjamin Harrison1274 - Potts & Harrison Horse Company Stock Certificate signed by the son of President Benjamin Harrison
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Helena, Montana Territory. Unissued certificate No. 30. Signed by R.B. Harrison as secretary. Printed by ABN. Brown border, horse and farmer vignettes
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r********e.. for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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The Musselshell Sheep Company Stock Certificate1275 - The Musselshell Sheep Company Stock Certificate
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No. 89. Issued for 6 shares to Mrs. Harriet R. Eldridge on December 19, 1890 in Oka, Meagher County, Montana. Signed by F.M. Severance (president) and
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to r********e.. for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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1867 Rare Virginia City Masonic Temple Stock Certificate1276 - 1867 Rare Virginia City Masonic Temple Stock Certificate
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Very rare--Masonic Temple Stock, no. 124, 1 share, issued to W. F. Sanders. Signed by J. J. Hull, acting president, 1867. City: Virginia City State:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (600.00 + 138.00BP) = 738.00
 
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Nine Various Montana Stock Certificates & Bonds1277 - Nine Various Montana Stock Certificates & Bonds
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Silver Bow Club Building Assoc., no. 819, 1 share, 1916; Special Improvement Warrant, no. 604, $500, 1908. Plus seven unissued stocks: Anaconda Amusem
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Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
Sold to O******1 for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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Gorgeous 1876 $1,000 Territorial Bond signed by Governor (and Civil War General) B.F. Potts1278 - Gorgeous 1876 $1,000 Territorial Bond signed by Governor (and Civil War General) B.F. Potts
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Territory of Montana $1,000 bond No. 68 issued July 1st, 1876. Signed by G.F. Potts, Governor of the Territory and Auditor and Treasurer. Signatures c
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r********e.. for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Montana Hardware & Mercantile Stock Certificates1279 - Montana Hardware & Mercantile Stock Certificates
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Eleven stocks, four issued: three from Montana Hardware Co., no. 7, 1000 shares, 1879, cancelled; no. 12, 250 shares, signed J. Ross Clark, president,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6****A for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Montana Improvement / Realty Company Stock Certificates1280 - Montana Improvement / Realty Company Stock Certificates
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Lot of 12. Five issued stocks: The Great Falls Improvement Co., no.4, issued for 1 lot, 1886; two from Silver Bow Club Building Assoc., nos. 766 and 7
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Montana Lodge & Club Stocks and Bonds1281 - Montana Lodge & Club Stocks and Bonds
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Stocks: Western Town Site Co., no. 14, unissued; Coalwood Community Club, no. 108, 1 share, 1928; Butte Country Club, no. 398, 1 share, 1915. Three Ju
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to O******1 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Miscellaneous Montana Stock Certificates & Bonds1282 - Miscellaneous Montana Stock Certificates & Bonds
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Two Montana Hardware Co., no. 10, 2185 shares, J. Russ Clark, president, issued to self, 1900 and no. 11, 437 shares, 1900. Both are cancelled. Four u
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to O******1 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Montana Misc. Products Stock Certificates1283 - Montana Misc. Products Stock Certificates
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Lot of 24. Vida-Wolf Point Telephone Co., Vida, MT. No. 64, 2 shares issued, 1926; Garrison-Keene Shoe Co., no. 3 for 1 share from president L. B. Gar
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to O******1 for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
 
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Montana Banking, Milling & Mining Stock Certificates1284 - Montana Banking, Milling & Mining Stock Certificates
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Lot of 20 issued stocks includes: Timber Butte Milling Co., no 6, 499 shares, 1917, cancelled; Pennmont Gold Mining Co., no. 16, 1600 shares, 1903, ca
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to O******1 for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Montana Brewing Company Stock Certificates1285 - Montana Brewing Company Stock Certificates
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Seven stocks, only one issued: Gallatin Brewing Company, no. 42, 5 shares. John W. Fraser, president, issued to self, 1933. Unissued stocks include: f
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to b******d for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Montana Cars & Boats Stock Certificates1286 - Montana Cars & Boats Stock Certificates
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Six stocks: The Rotary Engine Co., no. 14, 15 shares, 1919; Nash-billings Motor Co., no. 26, 25 shares singed by JT Clapper, president, and issued to
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Montana Cattle Ranching Stock Certificates1287 - Montana Cattle Ranching Stock Certificates
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Nine stocks, 3 issued: Jackson Sheep Co., no. 12, 2 shares, 1899, uncancelled; Penwell Livestock Co., no. 43, 16 shares, 1910, corporation dissolved,
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Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to t*******d for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Montana Coal and Coke Stocks and Bonds1288 - Montana Coal and Coke Stocks and Bonds
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Six stocks: two Montana Consolidated Coal and Coke co., no. A1302, 100 shares, 1908 and no. A1553, 100 shared, 1911; Bearcreek Mutual Coal Co. of Mont
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Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to v*****n for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Montana Food Company Stock Certificates1289 - Montana Food Company Stock Certificates
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Ten stocks, 6 issued: Greenleaf-Stapp Baking Co., no. 2, 12 shares, 1927; 2 from anaconda Meat Company, nos. 5 and 6, 5 shares each, 1893, cancelled;
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to O******1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Montana Oil Stock Certificate Collection1290 - Montana Oil Stock Certificate Collection
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24 stocks include: Denango Oil Co., no. 53, 1000 shares, 1905; National Oil Co., no. 6091, 2000 shares, 1917; American Oil Co., no. 5051, 1000 shares,
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Estimate : 220.00 - 400.00
Sold to O******1 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Montana Oil Stock Certificate Collection 21291 - Montana Oil Stock Certificate Collection 2
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Over 50 oil stocks: Seattle Silver Bow Oil Co., no. 444, 5000 shares, 1920; Stellar Oil & Gas Co., no. 239, 5000 shares, 1919; Belly River Oil a...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 600.00
Sold to O******1 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Montana Power Company Stock Certificates1292 - Montana Power Company Stock Certificates
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13 stocks include: Boston and Great Falls Electric Light and Power Co., 1896; Union Electric Company, 1908, cancelled; seven from The A. L. Powell Pow
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
 
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Montana Publishing Company Stock Certificates1293 - Montana Publishing Company Stock Certificates
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Eleven stocks, 2 issued: Butte Miner Company, no. 6, 100 shares, 1903; and no. 24, 1 share, 1928; both cancelled. Nine unissued stocks include: Montan
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Montana State Gold Bonds1294 - Montana State Gold Bonds
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Four bonds: First Mortgage Gold Bond, $100 each, nos. 58, 121, 128, 196. All unissued with coupons. City: State: Montana Date: ID: 36615
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to O******1 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Montana Water & Flume Company Stock Certificates1295 - Montana Water & Flume Company Stock Certificates
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Eight stocks and one bond: Issued: two Butte City Water Co., no. 62, 36 shares, 1891; no. 148, 100 shares, 1892. Bond: Big Hole Irrigation District, n
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Sixteen Miscellaneous Montana Stock Certificates1296 - Sixteen Miscellaneous Montana Stock Certificates
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Mostly unissued. Co-operative Press of Manhattan with fabulous faring vignettes, 189- Bitter Root Development, Bear Creek Ranch, Lake Lebo Irrigation,
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to O******1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Montana Railroad Bonds & Stock Certificates1297 - Montana Railroad Bonds & Stock Certificates
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Lot of 17. Includes an 1905 issued $100 Gold Bond for The Amador Railway (Iron Mountain, Mineral Co.) w/ 35 coupons attached. Issued stocks: 1897 issu
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B****x for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Anaconda Family Stock Certificate Group1298 - Anaconda Family Stock Certificate Group
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Lot of 17. Stocks date from 1899-1971. Seven Parrot Silver and Copper Company. One is no. 3139, 50 shares. All are punch cancelled. One Anaconda Minin
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to O******1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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No. 1 Stock Certificate issued to Copper King William A. Clark, Colusa-Parrot Mining & Smelting Comp1299 - No. 1 Stock Certificate issued to Copper King William A. Clark, Colusa-Parrot Mining & Smelting Comp
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Inc. in Washington. First issued stock, No. 1, to William A. Clark for 7,497 shares on Dec. 4th, 1897. Signed by Clark as president. Pen cancelled. Bl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (650.00 + 149.50BP) = 799.50
 
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