Montana "Big Sky 2" Auction

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Railroad Covers with Helena1050 - Railroad Covers with Helena
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Total of ten. Three R-3's include Helena & Spok and St. Paul & Helena. City: Helena State: Montana Date: 1900s-1930s ID: 36554
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to J***M for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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Two Interesting Helena Territorial Covers1051 - Two Interesting Helena Territorial Covers
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1) November 7, 1865 cancel cut off at top. One of earliest known Helena cancels - the earliest is November 4. Handwritten day and month. 2) 1885 cover
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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Very Early Helena, Lewis & Clark Territorial Cover with Letter1052 - Very Early Helena, Lewis & Clark Territorial Cover with Letter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mailed within first year of post office operation. Straightline 'Feb 8' month and day within inner circle. Long letter. "...make a fort...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Very Interesting Helena, Montano Territorial Corner Cover from US Marshall Neil Howie1053 - Very Interesting Helena, Montano Territorial Corner Cover from US Marshall Neil Howie
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This cover has a lot going to it. From the US Marshall. Documenting bankruptcy notice for Parsons(?). Originally sent to Jefferson Bridge (post office
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Remainder of the Helena, Lewis and Clark Territorial Covers1054 - Remainder of the Helena, Lewis and Clark Territorial Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty-one. All have notes on back. About half are hand written with information. One is from the Territorial Auditor announcing that he will s
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Estimate : 210.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******c for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Helmville, Powell, Manuscript Territorial Cover1055 - Helmville, Powell, Manuscript Territorial Cover
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October 15, 1879. Reduced at right. Only seven total in Shellen & Dunn census. City: Helmville State: Montana Date: 1879 ID: 36759
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Sold to p*********3 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Home Park Territorial Manuscript Cover1056 - Home Park Territorial Manuscript Cover
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Only one Home Park listed in Shellen & Dunn. This is earlier. City: Home Park State: Montana Date: 1889 ID: 37133
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Home Park, Madison Territorial Manuscript Cover1057 - Home Park, Madison Territorial Manuscript Cover
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Only one total listed in Shellen & Dunn. City: Home Park State: Montana Date: 1889 ID: 37209
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Rare Home Park Territorial Cover1058 - Rare Home Park Territorial Cover
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Manuscript 9/4/89 cancel. Only one total in Shellen & Dunn census. City: Home Park State: Montana Date: 1889 ID: 36771
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Rare Howard, Rosebud Territorial Cover1059 - Rare Howard, Rosebud Territorial Cover
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Only one listed in the Shellen & Dunn census. This is a December 20, 1885 double circle, double ring with a Maltese cross killer. On a postal ca...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*********3 for (140.00 + 32.20BP) = 172.20
 
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Hunters Hot Springs, Park Territorial Cover1060 - Hunters Hot Springs, Park Territorial Cover
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Type 2 (two listed in Shellen & Dunn / three total in Shellen & Dunn). Nice strong octagon. To Mrs. J. M. McKay of Fort Ellis. Fort Ellis ha...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*********3 for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Hunters Hot Springs, Park Territorial Postal Card1061 - Hunters Hot Springs, Park Territorial Postal Card
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#2 Octagon with bar grid killer to Canada. Only two recorded examples in Shellen & Dunn of this type. Only three total listed in Shellen & D...
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Very Early Java, Richland Cover1062 - Very Early Java, Richland Cover
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Post office was only open for 3 months when this cover was sent. Post office open from 1907 to 1913. From Mrs. Gary S. Berry. Nice strike with a four
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Jefferson Island Territorial Cover1063 - Jefferson Island Territorial Cover
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1885 with a target killer. This is a new type! Three total in Shellen & Dunn census. To Bufort of Pony, M. T. City: Jefferson Island State: Mo...
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Junction, Yellowstone Territorial Postal Card1064 - Junction, Yellowstone Territorial Postal Card
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#2 in Shellen & Dunn. Four in census (9 total). Light strike. To TC Powers of Fort Benton. Fort Benton cancel on back. From Paul McCormick &...
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Rare Kenneth, Valley Cover1065 - Rare Kenneth, Valley Cover
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Post office opened on September 21, 1902 and closed on February 3, 1904 when mail was sent to Bainville according to the United States Post Office rec
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*********3 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Kibbey, Judith Basin Postal Card1066 - Kibbey, Judith Basin Postal Card
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Four total listed in Shellen & Dunn. To TC Powers of Fort Benton. Fort Benton cancel on back. From Henry Johnstone. Overinked. City: Kibbey S...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Very Early Kipp, Glacier Cover1067 - Very Early Kipp, Glacier Cover
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Post office open from 1892 to 1905. From H. J. Johnson. Has prestamped 1892 Columbus Exposition two cent. City: Kipp State: Montana Date: 1893 ID
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Laurin, Madison Pair of cc Covers1068 - Laurin, Madison Pair of cc Covers
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1) cc from J. B. Laurin. This settlement was first called Cicero, but later renamed for the Frenchman. Laurin is pronounced locally as "La-ray....
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Nice Lewis, Madison Magenta Cancel1069 - Nice Lewis, Madison Magenta Cancel
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Strong strike with magenta star killer. From P. D. Haymend requesting nails be sent by return coach. City: Lewis State: Montana Date: 1880 ID: 367
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Lewistown, Fergus Territorial Covers1070 - Lewistown, Fergus Territorial Covers
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1) Possible new variety addressed to Joseph Sullivan of Fort Benton. 2) 1888 from J. O. Ming to Katherine L Ming. 3) Strong 1891 cover from L. A. Lapa
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Lewistown World War II Refugee (?) Censored Covers1071 - Lewistown World War II Refugee (?) Censored Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All addressed to Radley Searle. From different locations in England. All were opened and examined. By the North Atlantic Air Route or the North Atlant
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Sold to i*********1 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Lewistown, Fergus Postal History Collection1072 - Lewistown, Fergus Postal History Collection
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Twelve total. Four territorial. Includes Judith Basin Bank corner cover. The most interesting piece might be the 1888 registered letter marked #24. C
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
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Seventeen Lewistown Advertising Covers1073 - Seventeen Lewistown Advertising Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes pictorial Fergus House, Neill Land and Townsite Company and Fergus County Argus. Also: George Stafford saddles and harness, Montana Elevator,
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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Lincoln, Lewis & Clark Rare Territorial Cancel1074 - Lincoln, Lewis & Clark Rare Territorial Cancel
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Earliest Lincoln according to Shellen & Dunn. Only two listed in their census. Datelined, Lincoln Gulch, M. T. Cancel is very uneven, but defini...
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Fabulous Livingston, Park Advertising Cover Collection1075 - Fabulous Livingston, Park Advertising Cover Collection
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Lot of ten: pictorial Montanapolis Springs, Triangle Seven Ranch, very large dog pictorial Garneir Cigar Company, Savage & Day attorneys, Yellow...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to J***M for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Great Livingston Territorial Cover1076 - Great Livingston Territorial Cover
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#1 Double Circle. Great strike! Very early! City: Livingston State: Montana Date: 1883 ID: 36776
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Livingston, Park Territorial Cover and Letter1077 - Livingston, Park Territorial Cover and Letter
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#2 in Shellen & Dunn (four of this type in census). City: Livingston State: Montana Date: 1884 ID: 36750
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Two Territorial Livingston, Park Advertising Covers1078 - Two Territorial Livingston, Park Advertising Covers
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1) Type 2 in Shellen & Dunn. The Livingston Hotel, JP Nolan, proprietor. 2) Type 2 also. Curran & Lenihan, grocers. Nice pairing. City: Liv...
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Lyon, Madison Territorial Cover - New Type1079 - Lyon, Madison Territorial Cover - New Type
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a new type. Very much like #1, but year says '18.' Only two total listed in Shellen & Dunn. Post office opened in 1887. Ennis an...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******c for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Marysville, Lewis & Clark Territorial Covers1080 - Marysville, Lewis & Clark Territorial Covers
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Two great Type 3 cancels. Wonderful strikes. 1) 1886 ovate grid. 2) 1888 with cancel as killer. City: Marysville State: Montana Date: 1886, 1888
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Meadow Creek, Madison Territorial Cancel1081 - Meadow Creek, Madison Territorial Cancel
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Strong postmaster strike: George B. Bess. From George B. Gordon. City: Meadow Creek State: Montana Date: 1886 ID: 36813
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to R*****6 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Meadow Creek, Madison Territorial Collection1082 - Meadow Creek, Madison Territorial Collection
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Lot of five. #1 manuscript. c1879. 2) #2 magenta double ring cancel. 1882. 3-4) Two #3 double circle postmaster cancels. One purple (1888) and one bla
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to R*****6 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Railroad Covers with Miles City1083 - Railroad Covers with Miles City
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R-3's are Miles City & Spok WD and Miles City & Spok ED. R-2's include James & Miles City, Aberdeen & Miles City, and Miles ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to b********c.. for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Missoula Territorial Advertising Covers1084 - Missoula Territorial Advertising Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice lot of five. 1) c1880 Wallula Hotel, HA Libby lessee. 2) Nelson Bennett & Company, Railroad Contractor.1888. 3) Missoula Foundry and Machin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*******c for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Missoula Territorial Cover Collection1085 - Missoula Territorial Cover Collection
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Ten total. All different shapes, sizes, and colors. See photos. City: Missoula State: Montana Date: c1880's ID: 37014
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******c for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Railroad Covers with Missoula1086 - Railroad Covers with Missoula
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R-4's include Missoula & Ellen and Missoula & Grant. R-3's include Missoula & Darby & Missoula & Hamil. R-2's includ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*****6 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Neihart, Cascade Territorial Advertising Cover1087 - Neihart, Cascade Territorial Advertising Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This cover has a lot going for it. Only 5 Neihart cancels are listed in Shellen & Dunn. This is a strong strike with the very top struck lightly...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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1866 Nevada City Straight Line Cancel1088 - 1866 Nevada City Straight Line Cancel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manuscript date and target killer. The 'NEVADA' is pinched off at the beginning. September 17, 1866. City: Nevada City State: Montana Da...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p*********3 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Light Nevada City Straight Line Cancel1089 - Light Nevada City Straight Line Cancel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very light, but easily readable. Manuscript date. Target killer. City: Nevada City State: Montana Date: c1867 ID: 36803
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Nevada City, Madison CDS c18691090 - Nevada City, Madison CDS c1869
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Weak strike on this target cancel, but unmistakably Nevada City. Only two of this type listed in Shellen & Dunn. City: Nevada City State: Mont...
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Nevada City, Madison Straight Line with Hand-written Date1091 - Nevada City, Madison Straight Line with Hand-written Date
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This is the actual example used in Shellen & Dunn. Target killer. Post office was only open from 1865 to 1875. City: Nevada City State: Montan...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to p*********3 for (600.00 + 138.00BP) = 738.00
 
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Noxon Mills, Sanders Territorial Advertising Cover1092 - Noxon Mills, Sanders Territorial Advertising Cover
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Noxon opened as a post office in 1888. Shellen & Dunn report no territorial covers. This is a fabulous cover. On a yellow envelope with a very s...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******c for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Three Ophir, Montana Covers with Mining Content1093 - Three Ophir, Montana Covers with Mining Content
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letters are from J. W. Allen and addressed to W. A. Mitchell, secretary of the Ophir Gold & Copper Mining Company. "Miller has worked some ...
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Sold to p*********3 for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
 
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Philbrook, Judith Basin Territorial Postal Cards1094 - Philbrook, Judith Basin Territorial Postal Cards
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1) Type 2. Five in Shellen & Dunn census (six total). 2) 1890 datelines Philbrook, Fergus County, M. T. New territorial usage. City: Philbrook ...
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Sold to h*******c for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Philipsburg, Granite Postal History Collection1095 - Philipsburg, Granite Postal History Collection
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Total of nine. Five territorial. City: Philipsburg State: Montana Date: 1875-1933 ID: 37026
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Sold to h*******c for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Piegan, Glacier Territorial Cover with Indian Agency Letter1096 - Piegan, Glacier Territorial Cover with Indian Agency Letter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter is on a letterhead from the "United States Indian Service, Blackfeet Agency." Stamp covers the advertising cover for the same agen...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t****y for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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Complete Pony, Madison Suite of Covers1097 - Complete Pony, Madison Suite of Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Examples of all five types of cancels listed in Shellen & Dunn. Cancels range from excellent to good. City: Pony State: Montana Date: 1881-18...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******c for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Great Example of a Pony, Madison Postmaster, Corner Advertising, Territorial Cover1098 - Great Example of a Pony, Madison Postmaster, Corner Advertising, Territorial Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is similar to #4 in Shellen & Dunn, but the month and day are hand written within the double ring, double circle cancel. Has a negative sta...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold to G**********r for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Early Statehood, Poplar Creek Agency Show Piece1099 - Early Statehood, Poplar Creek Agency Show Piece
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Roosevelt County. Post office opened in 1880. This incredibly strong purple double ring is not listed in Shellen & Dunn, so this is a very early...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r********e.. for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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