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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L. C. Trent & Co. Brass Name Plate (Utah Engineers)3428 - L. C. Trent & Co. Brass Name Plate (Utah Engineers)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
L. C. Trent & Company was made-up of consulting engineers. They had a branch offices in Reno, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Heavy duty name pl...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to h*******2 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Walla Walla Drug Store Prescription Receipts3429 - Walla Walla Drug Store Prescription Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 250! From C. B. Stewart of the Pioneer Drug Store, Dr. C. B. Stewart, Fred Martin prescription druggist, C. B. Stewart M. D., Dr. S. C. Bridgham
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Union Cattle Company Stock and Bond3430 - Union Cattle Company Stock and Bond
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One stock certificate dated 1888 from the Union Cattle Company incorporated in Wyoming Territory. Also a $1000 bond dated 1886 with some coupons still
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Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to t*******d for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Lady Liberty Iron Sculpture w/ Clock3431 - Lady Liberty Iron Sculpture w/ Clock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful vintage figural cast Iron Lady Liberty Clock. This is Lady Liberty blowing a horn and sitting atop a bell. No doubt the Liberty Bell. It is
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Blind Justice Bronze Scuplture3432 - Blind Justice Bronze Scuplture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handcast bronze sculpture of Blind Justice By Mayer. American made handcast bronze piece of "Blind Justice". High quality solid marble bas...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Bronze Sculpture of Eagle3433 - Bronze Sculpture of Eagle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice sculpture of eagle, wings spread, 8.5" h x 14.5" w x 7" d. Signed T. B., initials on base. City: State: Date: hwac# 3...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a*******d for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Four Small Sculptures: Ore Bucket, Native American, Buffalo, Bear3434 - Four Small Sculptures: Ore Bucket, Native American, Buffalo, Bear
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Ore wagon and bucket, tin, painted gold on wood base. 2) Painted plaster sculpture of Native American carrying gun, has holster engraved U. S., bul
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Instant Ephemera Collection3435 - Instant Ephemera Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large assortment of 121 billheads, 3 pristine cigar box labels, 21 political portraits from the 1860s, 2 photos of old cars, and 4 post cards from the
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bicycle Ephemera3436 - Bicycle Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirteen pieces: billheads from Gormully & Jeffery of Chicago, Excelsior Supply Co. all dated in 1880s. City: State: United States Date: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j******y for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Early Fort Ephemera (Fort Laramie and Leavenworth)3437 - Early Fort Ephemera (Fort Laramie and Leavenworth)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two checks: Fort Laramie, Idaho Territory, Nov. 18, 1864 from the Assistant Treasurer of the U.S. to Thomas Simpson; and Leavenworth, 1871, pay to the
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to R******d for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Pinup Photos (Nude and Non-Nude, c.1920s)3438 - Pinup Photos (Nude and Non-Nude, c.1920s)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve small bathing beauties, circa 1920s, ( 1 1/2 x 2 1/2"), and five 3 1/2 x 5" nudes, same lady, various poses. City: State: Unit...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Tokens, Buttons, and a Spur!3439 - Tokens, Buttons, and a Spur!
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18. 1) Cress Unger token from San Francisco. 2) 25c fractional currency. 3) Pan Pacific round of the Oregon Building. 4) One spur marked &quo...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Western Bank Ephemera: Checks and Drafts, Many Revenue (Arizona, Montana, Nevada, Texas, California)3440 - Western Bank Ephemera: Checks and Drafts, Many Revenue (Arizona, Montana, Nevada, Texas, California)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large lot of 58 pieces: Banking House of L.H. Hershfield & Brother, Helena, Montana; Oregon & California Rail Road Company, 1871; State of K...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to R******d for (325.00 + 74.75BP) = 399.75
 
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Western Check Collection (Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Dakotas, Kansas, New Mexico)3441 - Western Check Collection (Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Dakotas, Kansas, New Mexico)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
29 checks and two old photos. First National Bank of Canton, Dakota Territory checks; Salt Lake City; New Mexico towns: Kingston, Hillsboro, Silver Ci
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Illinois Central aerial view of the Panama Canal3442 - Illinois Central aerial view of the Panama Canal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1912 Poole aerial view of the Panama Canal. Title "Illinois Central, New Orleans Gateway to Panama Canal." 32 x 46". Condition is goo...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Misc. Group of Boxes and Tins (including Cigar/Tobacco)3443 - Misc. Group of Boxes and Tins (including Cigar/Tobacco)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Leather case/box engraved, B. B. Baird, San Francisco. This lovely box is made from solid saddle leather by Hamley & Co out of Pendleton, Ore...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******0 for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
 
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Pastoral Painting of Tree Lined River3444 - Pastoral Painting of Tree Lined River
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful very old oil painting on linen--shows quiet river lined by trees. Very nice gold frame has some damage, 30" x 35". City: St...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d******0 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Seederer Kohl Bush Scale with Wooden Framed Box3446 - Seederer Kohl Bush Scale with Wooden Framed Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Encased Balance Scale. The firm of Seederer-Kohlbusch, Inc. (at various times with offices in Jersey City, New Jersey, New Rochelle, New York and New
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Three Small Dishes featuring Nude Women3447 - Three Small Dishes featuring Nude Women
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) A very rare porcelain dish (round, fan shaped) with painted figure of a woman. This is a naughty piece--when turned upside down is rather obscene.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Tintype of 3 Western Gents Dressed in Vests and Derby Hats3448 - Tintype of 3 Western Gents Dressed in Vests and Derby Hats
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early photograph (ferrotype, aka tintype) of three western gents all dressed in similar way. All are wearing vests and derby hats. Maybe taken in the
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tintype of Possibly Two Western Veterinarians3449 - Tintype of Possibly Two Western Veterinarians
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early photograph (ferrotype, aka tintype) of two men, one carrying a large black duffel and the other carrying a couple of tools. The man on the left
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Two Log Cabin Photographs3450 - Two Log Cabin Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both identified by "Jack Parks." Includes guns, horses, guns, wagons, and guns. Photos measure 5 x 6.75". City: State: Date: 1...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Alaska Postal Cover Collection3451 - Alaska Postal Cover Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 pieces of territory Alaska: Douglas Alaska 1892 cover; Chichagoff Mining Company check from 1919 drawn on rthe B.M. Behrends Bank of Juneau;
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****M for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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California Postal History Lot3452 - California Postal History Lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) A real photo post card (RPC) of the Russian River at Hilton, California. Postmarked Hilton over the stamp. Addressed to Mr. J. P. Jones i
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Three Illustrated Lettersheets with Covers (Goldfield, Calexico, Paso Robles)3454 - Three Illustrated Lettersheets with Covers (Goldfield, Calexico, Paso Robles)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Goldfield Hotel illustrated envelope and lettersheet (1919). One page letter describing auto trip ("the roads are good and we have had only ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******d for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Pictorial Gun Cover3455 - Pictorial Gun Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmailed cover for C.G. & H. Strang, Guns, Rifles, Ammunition and Sporting Goods in Colorado Springs. Vignette of rifle. Top torn open. Some sma...
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Mailed and Unmailed Hawaiian Cover Pair with Hawaiian Printed Stamps3456 - Mailed and Unmailed Hawaiian Cover Pair with Hawaiian Printed Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Same green 1 cent Hawaiian printed stamp on both (1884). One cover was mailed to Mr. F.S. Lyman, City, in 1892 and has an 1892 Honolulu cancel. Mailed
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Hawaii 1884 Covers (3)3457 - Hawaii 1884 Covers (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three total, two different. Green 1 cent and two blue 5 cent covers, all three unused. Two have tape residue on reverse. White envelopes inside and ou
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Hawaii 5 cent blue Provisional Government Cover3458 - Hawaii 5 cent blue Provisional Government Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 cent blue 1884 printed stamp on white envelope (inside and out) with "Provisional Government 1893" overprint in red. Unused. Light wear....
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Hawaii 1880s Cover Variety Group with Printed Stamps3459 - Hawaii 1880s Cover Variety Group with Printed Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four, all different. All printed on white (inside and out) envelopes. Includes: green 1 cent, red 2 cent, 5 cent blue, and 5 cent blue w/ &qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Hawaii Provisional Government Printed Stamp Covers3460 - Hawaii Provisional Government Printed Stamp Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four different with 1893 provisional government overprint. All envelopes white (inside and out). Includes: 1 cent green (red overprint), 2 cent
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Hawaiian Adhesive Stamp Collection3461 - Hawaiian Adhesive Stamp Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 60 stamps: Princess Kamamalu, King Kalakaua,Star and Palms, Queen Liliuokalani, Honolulu Harbor, Princess Likelike, Coat of Arms, and more. (Pra
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******0 for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Columbus Philatelic Collection (Covers, Check, Oath, Letters)3462 - Columbus Philatelic Collection (Covers, Check, Oath, Letters)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 from Columbus, Nevada: 1) a sheet with the rules to be observed in executing the enclosed oath. 2) a copy of the oath taken by prospective p
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Estimate : 50.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******0 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Good Hope unlisted Nevada Postal History Cover - 18843464 - Good Hope unlisted Nevada Postal History Cover - 1884
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The 2015 edition of Gamett and Nelson's book on Nevada Postal History list no known examples of this post office. It was only open from 1884 to ...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Souvenir Post Office Program, 1883 Cincinnati Exposition3465 - Souvenir Post Office Program, 1883 Cincinnati Exposition
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A souvenir pamphlet from the Exposition Post Office of the 1883 Cincinnati Industrial Exposition. Blue paper, four pages. 8.25" x 5.25" Di...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to l*******c for (15.00 + 3.45BP) = 18.45
 
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Postmaster General Notice (South Dakota)3466 - Postmaster General Notice (South Dakota)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Frank H. Hitchcock, Postmaster General of the United States Greeting Notice; 2 Patent notices for land in Pierre South Dakota, one to Bertha M. Dinsmo
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Estimate : 70.00 - 250.00
Sold to d******0 for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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U. S. Postage Stamps of the 20th Century3468 - U. S. Postage Stamps of the 20th Century
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The United States Postage Stamps of the 20th Century, Vol. 2. Commemoratives 1923-1933. By Beverly S. King and Max G. Johl. Published by H. L. Lindq
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Civil War Postal Covers3469 - Civil War Postal Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18 unused postal covers with various vignettes of political slogans: "our hearts are with our brothers in the field," the hanging ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Civil War Pictorial Covers (3)3470 - Civil War Pictorial Covers (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three unused, pictorial, political Civil War envelopes: "Jeff. and His Pet" (crazy looking man confronting a snake); "Death or Victor...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to a****a for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Two Stamp Catalogs3471 - Two Stamp Catalogs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two includes: 1) Durland Standard Plate Catalog, compiled and edited by Johnson, Kim D. Soft cover, approximately 440 pages including appendice
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Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to k******9 for (10.00 + 2.30BP) = 12.30
 
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Pictorial Western Postal Covers (SF, Reno, Missoula)3472 - Pictorial Western Postal Covers (SF, Reno, Missoula)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3:1) 1894 San Francisco California Midwinter International Exposition cover; 2)1891 Hotel Florence, Missoula Montana; 3) 1900 Geo. Ayers Sadler
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****H for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Western Cover Collection3473 - Western Cover Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection--94 pieces--of a wide range of early Western Covers. Patriotic themes, Wells Fargo, advertising billheads, real photo postcards, a ci
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******0 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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8 Aircraft Carrier Covers3474 - 8 Aircraft Carrier Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Covers. Eight aircraft carrier covers for WWII and early Korean War ships. Dates range from 1947 to 1951. Nice images on covers. Excellent condition.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Early Air Mail Postal Covers3475 - Early Air Mail Postal Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight early air mail postal covers: two celebrating the first shore to ship delivery of air mail in 1931, by a Goodwill blimp and a Curtis Wright Flyi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Stampless Covers Collection (Many Eastern)3476 - Stampless Covers Collection (Many Eastern)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 45 (plus four bonus pieces). Examples include 1) 1837 stampless letter Adrian, Michigan, 2) 1847 stampless letter New York, 3) unusual oval Cha
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Estimate : 250.00 - 600.00
Sold to l*******c for (405.00 + 93.15BP) = 498.15
 
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Chinese Cover with Chinese Stamp3477 - Chinese Cover with Chinese Stamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A cover from a bishop to a reverend with four cancels with Chinese characters and a red 3 SN stamp with Chinese character. Chinese writing on front of
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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San Francisco RN Revenue Check Collection (18 different)3478 - San Francisco RN Revenue Check Collection (18 different)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nineteen total checks, 16 issued. Great variety! Bank of California: two unused with green font and RN-D c.1870s; RN-G (1878); RN-X (1876); RN-D (buff
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Southern California Revenue Checks3479 - Southern California Revenue Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven different Southern California checks, six with RN. Includes: pictorial Yellow Aster Mining & Milling Co. (Randsburg, 1901, RN-X), Caswell ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Central California RN Checks (incl. La Porte)3480 - Central California RN Checks (incl. La Porte)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve, nine different. La Porte: California Trust Co., Bank of La Porte with RN-E (1874) to Chinese person; three pictorial Bank of La Porte w
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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Eastern U.S. RN Revenue Check Collection (24)3481 - Eastern U.S. RN Revenue Check Collection (24)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24 checks with great variety of revenue imprints. Includes: eleven Pennsylvania (1869-1882, RN-B, D, G, and H); seven Massachusetts (1870-1901,
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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