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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Ponders County Postal History Collection1150 - Ponders County Postal History Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirteen. Four Dupuyer: Light 1885 star in circle to Lt. Jones of Fort Shaw, early 1883 postal card, strong 1894 straight line date. !910 Fowle
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******4 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Lot Withdrawn1151 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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Powder River County Post Cards / Postal History1152 - Powder River County Post Cards / Postal History
Holabird Western Americana Collections
23 total cards, 1 RPC (1918 Broadhus main street). Mostly postal cards. Three different PM cancels. Towns include Epsie, Bay Horst, Broadhus, Draham,
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*********t for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Powell County Postal History Collection1153 - Powell County Postal History Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of forty-four. Includes 1891 Deer Lodge City with letter. Blackfoot City c 1860's #1 in Shellen & Dunn. Blackfoot City #2. Two Elliston ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****M for (95.00 + 21.85BP) = 116.85
 
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Powell County Postcard Collection1154 - Powell County Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
25 postcards in total from seven different towns: Gold Creek, Avon, Elliston, Jens, Helmville, Blossburg and Blackfoot City. One postal card from Blac
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w****5 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Power, Lewis & Clark Rare Manuscript Cancel1155 - Power, Lewis & Clark Rare Manuscript Cancel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Post office only open from 1881 to 1882. Only one Power cancel listed in Shellen & Dunn and this is earlier. (Svoboda Collection) City: Power ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****M for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
 
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Puller Springs, Madison Unlisted Octagonal Cover with Maltese Cross Killer1156 - Puller Springs, Madison Unlisted Octagonal Cover with Maltese Cross Killer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shellen & Dunn only lists one manuscript from this location in their census. This is a black octagonal May 15, 1888 cancel. Virginia City cancel...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to h*******c for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Quartz, Mineral, Cancel - None Reported in Shellen & Dunn1157 - Quartz, Mineral, Cancel - None Reported in Shellen & Dunn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Although the post office was open from 1873, no cancels from this locaction were reported in the Shellen & Dunn census. Double ring magenta canc...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*******c for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Race Track, Powell Dramatic Double Circle Territorial Cancel1158 - Race Track, Powell Dramatic Double Circle Territorial Cancel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No Race Track cancels were reported in Shellen & Dunn. Strong strike, but a little over inked. (Svoboda Collection) City: Race Track State: M...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to h*******c for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Ravalli County Postal History Collection1159 - Ravalli County Postal History Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirty-eight. Includes three Corvallis: c1870's first period 12c rate to Oregon, 1887 Bishop & Fowler cc, 1898. 1895 Riverside (1889-...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to 9*****M for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Ravalli County Postcard Collection1160 - Ravalli County Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
24 total postcards from four different towns: Corvallis, Darby, Como and Conner. Includes four different real photo postcards of town views and men at
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w****5 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Three Rare Ravalli Covers1161 - Three Rare Ravalli Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Fox Lake (1910-1914). 1913 cover from Mary Cummings. 2) Tokna (1884-1909). 1893 cover from Calhoon. Opened roughly on left. 3) Muriel (1917-1927).
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*******c for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Red Bluff Postal History Lot1162 - Red Bluff Postal History Lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5: three manuscript cancels, one large blue circle, and one small circle with target killer (Numbers 2, 3, and 4 in Shellen & Dunn). (Svo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Stage Mail Pouch / Way Pocket Collection1163 - Stage Mail Pouch / Way Pocket Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine. 1) From T Shirley at Valley Garden - possibly Valley Garden Ranch in Madison County 2-3) Bozeman. One from Northern Pacific Hotel. One ha
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to G**********r for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Richland County Postcard Collection1164 - Richland County Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
41 total. Premier pieces include a 1913 Brorson (1910-1916). A 1913 (Arthur (1911-1915) picture post card of branding. A 190- Java (1907-1913) RPC of
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to k****g for (425.00 + 97.75BP) = 522.75
 
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Roosevelt County Postcard Collection1165 - Roosevelt County Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 32. Seven RPC's--one of a group of me standing outside station in snow. Fifteen picture postcards, 8 different cancels. 7 postal cards. (...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 350.00
Sold to h*******c for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Rosebud County Postcards1166 - Rosebud County Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
35 total postcards. Four postmarks, 4 picture postcards, and 9 RPC's. Nice Bascom RPC of a pastoral stream, 4 Native American RPC's. Also R...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p*********t for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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Sanders County Postal History Collection1167 - Sanders County Postal History Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of forty-four. 1) #2 Belknap. 1888 territorial on cover. Four listed in Shellen & Dunn. 2) 1893 Smead (1891-1904). With letter from Sherman...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Sanders County Postcard Collection1168 - Sanders County Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
41 postcards in total from nine different towns: Hylent, Camas, Camas Prarie, Eddy, Heron, Hot Springs, Lonepine, Dixon, Green Spring & Beaver....
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p*********t for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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Sanders County Territorial Covers1169 - Sanders County Territorial Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: Thompson 1886 #2. Only five total listed in Shellen & Dunn. 2) Heron 1884 #1. First year post office was open. Only seven total list...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****M for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Sheridan, Madison Group of Five Covers1170 - Sheridan, Madison Group of Five Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two double outer circles, one octagonal, and two different small circles. Includes two corner advertisements: Helling ('H' handwritten and &...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Sheridan, Madison Postal History Group1171 - Sheridan, Madison Postal History Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) 1881 Magenta octagonal on a large John A Hall dry goods corner cover. Stamp removed. 2) 1880 black octagonal cancel with a star in cir
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Sheridan County Postcard Collection1172 - Sheridan County Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
30 total postcards of which 5 are picture postcards. Four different postmarks. (Svoboda Collection) City: Sheridan County State: Montana Date: c-1
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Two Rare Unlisted Silver Bow Territorial Covers1173 - Two Rare Unlisted Silver Bow Territorial Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1886 Walkerville double ring oval. Unlisted in Shellen & Dunn. 2) 1889 Melrose unlisted cover. Corner Advertising for Railroad House. (Svobod...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 9*****M for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Silver Cow County Postal History Collection1174 - Silver Cow County Postal History Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty-three, mostly pre-1900 and territorial. 1) #2 oval 1884 Walkerville (1878-1959). 2) 1888 Rocker (1887-1911). 3-5) Three different Butte
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Estimate : 200.00 - 450.00
Sold to w****5 for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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St. Ignatius Rare Cover1175 - St. Ignatius Rare Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Only two known examples from this location listed in Shellen & Dunn. (Svoboda Collection) City: St. Ignatius State: Montana Date: c1870'...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****M for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Stillwater County Postcard Collection1176 - Stillwater County Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
44 total postcards from nine different towns: Lake Basin, Busted, Columbus, Beehive, Absarokee, Dean, Fishtail, Barley and Limestone. Three from Lake
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to w****5 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Stone, Granite, Montana Cover Group1177 - Stone, Granite, Montana Cover Group
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Lot of two covers from a post office only open from 1899 to 1906. Was known as Stone Station from 1879 to 1899. (Svoboda Collection) City: Stone St
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
 
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Summit, Madison Manuscript Cancel1178 - Summit, Madison Manuscript Cancel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Purple pen cancel and killer. Dated July 29, 1879. None reported in Shellen & Dunn. Post office open from 1867 to 1881. (Svoboda Collection) C...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****M for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Sunset, Missoula Manuscript Cancel1179 - Sunset, Missoula Manuscript Cancel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early manuscript from this town. On red 2c entire to San Francisco. Dated 3-9-85. (Svoboda Collection) City: Sunset State: Montana Date: 1885 HWA
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Sweet Grass, Park Cover to Germany1180 - Sweet Grass, Park Cover to Germany
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting cover. Double circle with the date handwritten and the stamps pen cancelled. On a 2c green entire with three one cent stamps added. (Svobo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to G**********r for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Teton County Postal History Collection1181 - Teton County Postal History Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty-two. Three territorials: 1) Choteau double ring 1885 on postal card. 2) Old Agency #2 magenta on postal card. 3) Old Agency #3 on postal
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******c for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Teton County Postcards / Postal Cards1182 - Teton County Postcards / Postal Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
40 total postcards. Two RPC's: 1899 Great Falls flood and Sun River Diversion Dam. Ten picture postcards: Chouteau overview, Teton Bridge, Rainb...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w****5 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Toole County Postcards / Postal Cards1183 - Toole County Postcards / Postal Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
35 total pieces. Six RPC's: sheep ranches near Goldbutte, Goldbutte home being protected by man (G. A. D.) with rifle, bucking bronco, and oil w...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 9*****M for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Toston, Broadwater Blue Cancel1184 - Toston, Broadwater Blue Cancel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Earlier than any reported in Shellen & Dunn. Post office opened in 1882. Blue not reported in Shellen & Dunn. Strong, but smudged. (Svoboda ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 9*****M for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Townsend, Broadwater Postmaster Cancel1185 - Townsend, Broadwater Postmaster Cancel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Post office was opened in 1883 and this is an 1884 cancel. Double Ring, blue cancel. Star in circle killer. Wm Wood Post Master. (Svoboda Collection)
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Twin Bridges Corner Advertising Collection1186 - Twin Bridges Corner Advertising Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve: pictorial Watters Fence & Wire, Paige fancy general merchandise, two Mrs. AF Wheat groceries, Twin Bridges Lumber, State Orphans ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Unity, Meagher Cover1187 - Unity, Meagher Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Only two manuscript covers listed in Shellen & Dunn. This is a strong circle cancel. Sender was Charles Cook. Post office was open from 1880 - 1...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******c for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Unity, Meagher Non-manuscript Cover1188 - Unity, Meagher Non-manuscript Cover
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No non-manuscripts reported in Shellen & Dunn. Star cancel. Nice strike. Early as post office opened in 1880. (Svoboda Collection) City: Unity...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****M for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Valley, Silver Bow, Territorial, Postmaster Cancel1189 - Valley, Silver Bow, Territorial, Postmaster Cancel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mailed in first year of operation (1880-1883). Allen Pierce postmaster. Strong strike with star in circle killer. A 'killer' piece. (Svoboda...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****M for (600.00 + 138.00BP) = 738.00
 
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Valley County Postcard Collection1190 - Valley County Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One RPC of a bridge to Hinsdale. 14 postcards, 5 postmarks. Included are 12 postal cards. (Svoboda Collection) City: Valley County State: Montana
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to w****5 for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Various Montana Postcards1191 - Various Montana Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 RPC's. Two of these are home-made cards showing families. 6 picture postcards and 13 with colorful illustrations. 15 postal cards. (Svoboda Co...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Virginia City Covers with Return Addresses1192 - Virginia City Covers with Return Addresses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five covers with history waiting to be told: James Oliver of Ennis, Madison House, WH Collier, Theodore (?) county attorney, and the Reverend EG Prout
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Virginia City, Executive Office Cover1193 - Virginia City, Executive Office Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Although the cancel itself is poor, the cover is wonderful. Large 'Executive Office, Territory of Montana, Official Business' corner cover. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F****e for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Virginia City, Idaho Territory Manuscript Cover1194 - Virginia City, Idaho Territory Manuscript Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful example of a rare Montana / Idaho Territory cover. Pencil says received on October 9 - that is just about exactly one month after it was sen
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to G**********r for (600.00 + 138.00BP) = 738.00
 
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Virginia City, Idaho, Territoritorial Cover1195 - Virginia City, Idaho, Territoritorial Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
December 8, 1864 double circle with a target killer. Manuscript 'pd 3' and no stamp. Excellent strike!!! (Svoboda Collection) City: Virgin...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to G**********r for (650.00 + 149.50BP) = 799.50
 
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Washington Bar, Madison, Set of Two Covers1196 - Washington Bar, Madison, Set of Two Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Unlisted manuscript with pen cancel. 2) Circle with target killer c 1885. Post office only open from 1884 to 1896. Three examples of #2 are all tha
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****M for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Wheatland County Postal History Colleciton1197 - Wheatland County Postal History Colleciton
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve. 1) January 25, 1885 magenta double circle. Five 31's reported in Shellen & Dunn. Includes a letter from LaVonne Hussey. 2) Ve...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Wheatland County Postcard Collection1198 - Wheatland County Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
34 total postcards from six different towns: Big Elk, Judith Gap, Living Springs, Bercail, Hedgesville, and Long. Includes four cards from rare towns
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to w****5 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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White Sulpher Springs Advertising Covers1199 - White Sulpher Springs Advertising Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two interesting corner covers. 1) Anderson Brothers 1/4 cover ad. General Merchandise on the corner of Main and First. 1885. 2) Mrs. E. R. Kenyon. For
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to F****e for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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