Montana Big Sky & Western Americana

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Montana 'Big Sky' and Holiday Auction is a four day feast for the collector. This sale begins with a one day Montana only auction focusing on tokens and postal history. The next three days run the wide range of a traditional Holabird Auction: minerals, numismatics, Native Americana, railroadianna, mining, photographs, stock certificates, express, saloon, exposition, assay, tokens, badges, Gold Rush, etc. Heavy emphasis is placed on Colorado, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and the Western States.
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Bolivian coins2166 - Bolivian coins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 46 Bolivian coins, holed as the ones attached to the woven pieces listed in this auction. 18th & 19th century, from diez centavos to 8 re...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Fabulous Bolivian Coin Doll2167 - Fabulous Bolivian Coin Doll
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An incredible woven doll, eight inches tall, covered with over 65 coins dating from 1773 through 1867. All Bolivian silver coins, from 18th century re
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (500.00 + 115.00BP) = 615.00
 
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Bolivian Coin Purse2168 - Bolivian Coin Purse
Holabird Western Americana Collections
28 coins sewn onto a purse. Dating from 1788 through the 1850s, numerous denominations and sizes. One of several in this auction. City: State:
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to i*********1 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Second Bolivian Coin Purse2169 - Second Bolivian Coin Purse
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 32 coins sewn onto a 7 x 5" woven purse. 1791 coin, 1816, etc. Some coins have come loose. City: State: Date: hwac# 28561
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40
 
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South American Coin Purse2170 - South American Coin Purse
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Similar to others in this auction, this piece has two purses and over 60 coins from the 18th & 19th centuries. Chile, Peru and Bolivia are repr...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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Bolivian Coin Doll2171 - Bolivian Coin Doll
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Woven doll in pant suit with over 50 coins sewn onto the fabric, several loose coins 18th & 19th century coins. City: State: Date: hw...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Andes Coin Purse2172 - Andes Coin Purse
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 70 old coins sewn onto a 6 x 6" purse of colorful fabric. Coins date as recent as 1907, as old as 1813, with many dating from colonial day...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
 
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1853 Gold Dollar Tray2173 - 1853 Gold Dollar Tray
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Metal tray with an 1853 gold dollar embedded in the bottom. 2 1/2 x 2 1/4", 1 " tall. Hole in front of tray. City: State: United Sta...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B***o for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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$5 Gold Piece Cigarette Box2174 - $5 Gold Piece Cigarette Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Indian Head $5 gold piece mounted on a silver case, 3 1/2 x 2", 3/4" deep. No marks to indicate it's sterling but appears to be. The m...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to B***o for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Marianne Medal Hub2175 - Marianne Medal Hub
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bust of Marianne left, REPVBLIQVE FRANCAISE. Hub face, 40mm. Rusted. The hub is unsigned, but it appears to be the work of Oscar Roty. The design was
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (15.00 + 3.45BP) = 18.45
 
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1896 Cased Bronze Coyoacan Agricultural Machinery and Products Exhibition medal2176 - 1896 Cased Bronze Coyoacan Agricultural Machinery and Products Exhibition medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Liberty with wreath, agricultural products and building. Reverse: EXPOSICION DE MAQUINARIA / Y / PRODUCTOS / AGRICOLAS / EN / COYOACAN / 1896
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Estimate : 30.00 - 75.00
Sold to p******y for (15.00 + 3.45BP) = 18.45
 
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1875 Commemoration of the Reformed Church2177 - 1875 Commemoration of the Reformed Church
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Statue of cleric holding Bible over his head. 1489 GUILLAUME FAREL REFOMATEUR 1589. Signed: F. LANDRY. Base of statue signed CH GUEL. Reverse
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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J. K. Davison lion die2178 - J. K. Davison lion die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Male lion with loop. The die face is stamped 1895 / J K DAVISON / PHILA. Likely a die for a small charm for jewelry as Davison produced jewelry as wel
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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J.K. Davison Pennsylvania National Guard Meritorious Service medal.2179 - J.K. Davison Pennsylvania National Guard Meritorious Service medal.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coat of arms, MERITORIOUS SERVICE. Die for the miniature version of the Pennsylvania National Guard Service medal. Die face 18mm. Clean, deep die face
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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J. K. Davison Pennsylvania National Guard, World War I meritorious service medal2180 - J. K. Davison Pennsylvania National Guard, World War I meritorious service medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bust left, PENNSYLVANIA FEDERAL SERVICE /WORLD WAR. Die for the miniature version of the Pennsylvania National Guard Victory medal. Die face 17mm. Cle
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
 
 
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(Probable) J.K. Davison Philadelphia Coat of Arms hub2181 - (Probable) J.K. Davison Philadelphia Coat of Arms hub
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coat of arms, COAT OF ARMS OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. Hub face 33mm. Perhaps used to make seal dies for notarization seals. Even layer of oxidation.
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress Medal2182 - Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress Medal
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42nd Annual Session Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress Medal City: State: United States Date: hwac# 35750
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6******n for (15.00 + 3.45BP) = 18.45
 
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Facsimile Silver Ingot Breast Badge2183 - Facsimile Silver Ingot Breast Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small (1 1/8") facsimile silver ingot from Colorado suspended from the head of a cow. "1892 ounces. .925 fine". Very unusual. This ba...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****y for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Hand-Held Numismatic Scale with Glass Trays2184 - Hand-Held Numismatic Scale with Glass Trays
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pans are 2.75". One is in two pieces. Fancy latching arm. City: State: Date: c1850-1880 hwac# 28070
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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1880's Hand-Held Scale2185 - 1880's Hand-Held Scale
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Larger size. Pans are 2.5". Four weights; 2 drams, 1/2 dram, 1/2 pistol, 1/2 dracca. City: State: Date: c1880 hwac# 28069
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to v********o.. for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Unmarked Hand-held Scale with Two Weights2186 - Unmarked Hand-held Scale with Two Weights
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pans are 2.5". Box is 7" x 3". City: State: Date: c1860 hwac# 28071
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to t********n.. for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Newcastle Druggist John Watson Hand-held Scale2187 - Newcastle Druggist John Watson Hand-held Scale
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pans 2.5". Box 6.5" x 3". Bottom has a glued paper that says "From John Watson, Chemist & Druggist, 34 Grainger St. Newcastl...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Early French Gold Coin Box Scales2188 - Early French Gold Coin Box Scales
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two boxes for scales for the weighing of European gold coins. The 5 1/4" x 2" box contains the hand scale one weight and a pan; the 7 x 2&...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*******s for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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London City & Midland Bank Bag2189 - London City & Midland Bank Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sewn canvas bag, 4 1/2 x 5". Printed "The London City & Midland Bank Limited 874". City: State: Date: hwac# 28542
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Reno National Bank Gold Bag ($2500)2190 - Reno National Bank Gold Bag ($2500)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canvas bag with "Reno National Bank/ Reno, Nevada" stamped in red and "$2500" stamped in blue on both sides. Measures 5.5" ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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Very Early Connecticut Currency2191 - Very Early Connecticut Currency
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pieces. 1) State of Connecticut Treasury Office, Six Shillings, Feb. 1, 1789. Measures 5" x 7." and 2) Comptroller's Office, One P...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*m for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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German Currency2192 - German Currency
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pack of 50 2 mark notes. Red ink, 3 3/4 x 2 1/2". Wrapper labeled "Berlin". City: State: zGermany Date: hwac# 35109
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Russian Vintage Paper Money Bundle2193 - Russian Vintage Paper Money Bundle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of currency bills, many as early as 1898. 100 Ruble notes are most prevalent, other denominations are mixed in. The notes are lushly illus
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6******n for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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African American Play Money2194 - African American Play Money
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sealed package of 100 Frederick Douglass $20 play money notes. 6 x 2 1/2". City: State: Date: hwac# 35110
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*****2 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Humorous California Scrip2195 - Humorous California Scrip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9: mostly funny money, 100th anniversary of the Jumping Frog Celebration 1948, dopey dough, E Pluribus Kiddem IOUs, an 1874 French Club of San
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Banking House C.A. Cook & Co. 20 cent Scrip (Territorial)2196 - Banking House C.A. Cook & Co. 20 cent Scrip (Territorial)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
While several proof examples exist (as seen in the Ford Collection), this may be the only issued piece of this denomination in existence. Issued Decem
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to x*****m for (1,250.00 + 287.50BP) = 1,537.50
 
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Miscellaneous Scrip2198 - Miscellaneous Scrip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grab bag of 19 pieces including advertising scrip from New York clothing stores, Chicago Savings Bank, City of Mantramck, City of Long Branch New Jers
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to r*****2 for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Three Western Depression Scrip2199 - Three Western Depression Scrip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Jones Cash Store, Portland, Oregon, Good For 10 cents. Dated 9/21/1915. 2) $1.00 certificate for Gold Producer No. 1, Inc. (San Francisco, Californ
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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Ringling Bros. Scrip2200 - Ringling Bros. Scrip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six pieces of Baraboo Scrip, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the founding Ringling Bros. Show. City: Baraboo State: Wisconsin Date: 1933 h
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
 
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Scrip collection2201 - Scrip collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three groups of paper money: Bank of MPA 1000 bucks (about 30 notes); Great Society Funny Money, c1966 anti-inflation notes issued by Bob Wilson, chai
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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D.O. Mills & Co. Checks for "Coin Sent You"2202 - D.O. Mills & Co. Checks for "Coin Sent You"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare set of fourteen checks issued 1859-61 for "Coin Sent You." This meant that the bank of D.O. Mills & Company in Sacramento was sen...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (95.00 + 21.85BP) = 116.85
 
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San Francisco Mint Refiner Soda Bottle, c 18762203 - San Francisco Mint Refiner Soda Bottle, c 1876
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Applied top aqua soda bottle with a vignette of the classic seated Liberty as found on coins of the 1860's-70's. Made by San Francisco soda ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 9*****H for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Very Rare Original Exchange for Platt & Newton2204 - Very Rare Original Exchange for Platt & Newton
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First seen by us. Original exchange for Platt & Newton, Shipping and Commission Merchants located in New York and San Francisco. Issued February...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c****n for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Very Rare Clark & Company Check (Famous Coin Firm)2205 - Very Rare Clark & Company Check (Famous Coin Firm)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely good. Double-sided check. One side: Dateline Central City, Colorado, Jan. 23, 1865. Clark & Company, Bankers. Pay to Howard H. Potter ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to x*****m for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Cook & Company and Brendlinger photographs2206 - Cook & Company and Brendlinger photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) The first is a print from an 1863 negative held at the State Historical Society of Colorado. Brendlinger was the mayor of Denver in 186
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Sales Receipt from F.L. Grove, Gold Coin Commission House2207 - Sales Receipt from F.L. Grove, Gold Coin Commission House
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sales receipt and cover from the "Gold Coin Commission House, Fred L. Grove & Co. Proprietors." The receipt and cover are addressed t...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Coin Related Gold Mining Stock Certificates2208 - Coin Related Gold Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five gold mining stocks with coin related names. 1) The Free Coinage Gold Mining Company. Cripple Creek, CO. Issued 1892. Pen cancelled. Gilt t
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Three New Orleans Exchanges2210 - Three New Orleans Exchanges
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different: one Civil War, two post-War. 1) 1863 First of Exchange, blue paper, locomotive vignette, blue 2 cent adhesive revenue stamp. Pen canc
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******e for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Grinnell Bros. Advertising Mirror (Famous Currency Collector)2211 - Grinnell Bros. Advertising Mirror (Famous Currency Collector)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two inch advertising mirror "Grinnell Bros. / Michigan's Leading / Music House / 24 Stores / headquarters Detroit. Albert Grinnell moved to...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bank of California Duplicate of Exchange, Gold Hill2212 - Bank of California Duplicate of Exchange, Gold Hill
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed by AJ Ralston and W Blauvelt - bank agents. Ralston was the cousin of William Ralston. To HS McDonald - a Gold Hill blacksmith (1871 Nevada Dir
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to D******a for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Virginia City, Wells Fargo Second of Exchange with English connection2213 - Virginia City, Wells Fargo Second of Exchange with English connection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pay on Demand to C. C. Pendergast, Agent. Signed by H. Wadsworth. To the Wells Fargo and Company, 61 King William Street, London, England. Endorsed on
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Possible Die Trials for Las Vegas Hotel Fobs2214 - Possible Die Trials for Las Vegas Hotel Fobs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are a mystery to us. Two brass pieces that could be die trials for fobs. Both feature almost identical hotel imprints. One is for the Overland H
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******F for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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James G. King & Son Ephemera (Prominent Banking Firm)2215 - James G. King & Son Ephemera (Prominent Banking Firm)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
James Gore King was born in 1791 in New York City and died 1853 in New Jersey. A Congressman from 1849 to 1851, he founded King & Gracie, a bank...
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Two Banking Safe Collectibles2216 - Two Banking Safe Collectibles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both are cast iron--a small (5" x 3.75" x 3.5") replica of a safe with scroll work, working dial and door; front writing: National Sa...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****H for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Badge/Ribbon from American Numismatic Assoc. Convention2217 - Badge/Ribbon from American Numismatic Assoc. Convention
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dealer badge and ribbon for Peter B. Payne from the 1959 ANA convention. Medal has a beaver on the front. Reverse identifies it as a facsimile Beaver
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Estimate : 20.00 - 90.00
Sold to m******3 for (10.00 + 2.30BP) = 12.30
 
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