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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Champion, Deer Lodge, Cover1040 - Champion, Deer Lodge, Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Post office only open four years: 1889-1893. 'C' in Champion struck weakly. To Mrs. A Trolin of Anaconda with an Anaconda received postal st...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****M for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
 
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Chico, Park County Territorial Covers (2)1041 - Chico, Park County Territorial Covers (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Manuscript 1884. 2) Circle with target killer. Good strike. One cancel is not listed in Shellen & Dunn. (Svoboda Collection) City: Chico S...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Choutean County Postcard Collection1042 - Choutean County Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
50 total postcards from seventeen different towns: Lonetree, Clear Lake, Ashmore, Hawarden, Big Sandy, Highwood, Eagleton, Colony Bay, Eagle Butte, Fl
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to 9*****M for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Clipper, Montana Cover1043 - Clipper, Montana Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postmark of this post office which was only open from 1902 to 1904 is on the reverse. Addressed to Frank Smith of Clipper. Strike is strong, but there
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Cooke, Park Collection of Three Different Cancels1044 - Cooke, Park Collection of Three Different Cancels
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Numbers 1, 2, and 3 in Shellen & Dunn. 1884 double ring, double circle, blue cancel is a corner cover from Tappan, attorney. 'Clark...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w****5 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Courts, Montana Territory Cover (Gallatin County)1045 - Courts, Montana Territory Cover (Gallatin County)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Post Office From John J Reese. Formerly of Spring Hill (crossed out). 10c rate with 2c green entire and two 4c brown Lincoln's. Post office open...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******c for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Creamery, Gallatin, Cover Signed by First Postmaster1046 - Creamery, Gallatin, Cover Signed by First Postmaster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Post office opened from 1885 to 1890 - only five years. Number 1 in Shellen & Dunn. October 31, 1887. Signed by V. A. Cockrill. He wants to know...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p*********t for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Custer County Postcard Collection1047 - Custer County Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
33 total postcards from eleven different towns: Foundation, Ericson, Etna, Ismay, Kinsey, Calabar, Kimball, Hockett, Horton, Locate and Garland. Three
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*********t for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Dawson County Postcards / Postal Cards1048 - Dawson County Postcards / Postal Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
42 total. Ten picture post cards including black & white Pioneer Toll Bridge on Big Hole River with early Lindsay postmark. Seven RPC's incl...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****M for (190.00 + 43.70BP) = 233.70
 
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Dearborn, Lewis & Clark First Period Manuscript Territorial Cover with Letter1048B - Dearborn, Lewis & Clark First Period Manuscript Territorial Cover with Letter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
March 8, 1877. Datelined Missouri (?) Valley. “There will be a school house building within a mile of here.” From Savett(?). First period was from 187
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****M for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Deer Lodge Postcards1049 - Deer Lodge Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
27 Postcards. Seven different postmarks, 9 RPC's; one very early of Mt. Powell, with note about favorite stamping grounds. Includes 7 postal car...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to p*********t for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Dillon Postcard Collection1050 - Dillon Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 postcards. 3 RPC's. 6 different postmarks. 10 postal cards. (Svoboda Collection) City: Dillon State: Montana Date: c-1891-1949 HWAC# 35...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w****5 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Dillon, Beaverhead Corner Cover Collection1051 - Dillon, Beaverhead Corner Cover Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty-two. Includes 1933 full cover pictorial of Hotel Andeus, Dillon Implement triangle pictorial (opened roughly), Dillon Fair Races, Dillon
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to m**********a for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Dilworth, Carbon US  Stage 1887 Cancel1052 - Dilworth, Carbon US Stage 1887 Cancel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No Dilworth cancels are reported in Shellen & Dunn. Post office open from 1884-1891. This is an 1887 double ring oval grid killer with a strong ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****M for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40
 
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Divide, Silver Bow, Postal History Collection1053 - Divide, Silver Bow, Postal History Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight. All different in some regard: color, type, killer. One manuscript, three territorials. Two are unique to Shellen & Dunn. (Svoboda ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******c for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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East Roundup Rare Postmark1054 - East Roundup Rare Postmark
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postcard shows cattle drive. Date: May 20, 1908. (Svoboda Collection) City: East Roundup State: Montana Date: 1908 HWAC# 30948
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****M for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Postcards from Three Small Montana Counties1055 - Postcards from Three Small Montana Counties
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five RPC's: Big Timber School, Bruneau (tent) hotel, Indian girl on horse (postcard in poor condition), Big Timer Fish Hatchery, sheep herd. Fou...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w****5 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Fergus County Postal History Collection1056 - Fergus County Postal History Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24. Includes 1-2) Two Maiden Montana territorials. 3) Light Livingston strike but in first year - 1884 - with letter. 4) Armells c1905 (date di
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****M for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Fergus County Postcard Collection1057 - Fergus County Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 75 total pieces. Includes: 7 RPC's, six cancel stamps, 23 picture postcards, 29 postal cards and more. (Svoboda Collection) City: Fergus ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to w****5 for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Fish Creek Cover1058 - Fish Creek Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Date is illegible, but cancel is not a type found in Shellen & Dunn. Possibly from the 1890's. (Svoboda Collection) City: Fish Creek Stat...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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