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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Nice Winnemucca Postcards4467 - Nice Winnemucca Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 choice Winnemucca cards. 1) Lower bridge. Color. old. 2) Bridge Street RPC. 3) Ditto. 1933 "Reno, Nev 2" cancel. 4) Ditto. 5) Overview ...
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33 Winnemucca Postcards4468 - 33 Winnemucca Postcards
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Color and RPC. Old and new. Advertising and general views. Includes Two Stiffs Selling Gas. Just listed in yesterday's newspaper as "You kn...
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Nevada Checks & Ephemera4469 - Nevada Checks & Ephemera
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Four checks: 1876 Carson City Savings Bank, unused California-Nevada Creamery on a Carson City Bullion & Exchange Bank, two Bullion & Exchan...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Nevada Mosaic Imagery Maps4470 - Nevada Mosaic Imagery Maps
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Group of 4 including: 1) Photo Mosaic State of Nevada by Aerial Photographers of Nevada/ Reno-Stead Airport/ compiled from/ Earth Resources Technology
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Two books about the old days: "Ghosts of the Humboldt Region" and "Pioneers of the Ponderosa"4471 - Two books about the old days: "Ghosts of the Humboldt Region" and "Pioneers of the Ponderosa"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) A glimpse into Pershing County. 1970. By Dave Basso. First edition. 189pp. Photo-illustrations; 2 fold-out maps. A guide to the prehistory and hist
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p********n for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Large Nevada state map: 18764472 - Large Nevada state map: 1876
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Find Camp McGarry in Roop County. Find Pershing in Humboldt County. Find Reveille, Kiney, Logan, Patterson and other long-forgotten places. Map for a
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Nevada State Map c.19204473 - Nevada State Map c.1920
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A multi-colored pull down map of the state of Nevada. Encased in a green light metal frame measuring 43” x 2”, measures 33 ½” x 50”. Published ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8*****l for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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"A Sagebrush Saga," by Lester Mills4474 - "A Sagebrush Saga," by Lester Mills
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A history of northeastern Nevada, with chapters on the cattle trade, outlaws, pioneer settlements, Elko, Indians, mining, and more. City: State:
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Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to V********e for (10.00 + 2.00BP) = 12.00
 
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Eulogy for Key Pittman, Late Senator from Nevada.4475 - Eulogy for Key Pittman, Late Senator from Nevada.
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From the 77th Congress, first session. Remarks and eulogy held in House of Representatives. Published by the United States Government Printing Office,
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Northern Nevada Publications: includes "City of Trembling Leaves" by Walter van Tilburg Clark4476 - Northern Nevada Publications: includes "City of Trembling Leaves" by Walter van Tilburg Clark
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Lot of three, including: 1)The City of Trembling Leaves, by Clark, Walter Van Tilburg. Hardcover, 690 pages (Paher #337). Published by the Sun Dial Pr
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Memorial Address Copy for Key Pittman4477 - Memorial Address Copy for Key Pittman
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“Key Pittman, Late senator From Nevada. Memorial Addresses Delivered in Congress.” United States Government’s Printing Office. 1942. A.J. Mastretti.
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"Young Engineers in Nevada," Two Book Set4478 - "Young Engineers in Nevada," Two Book Set
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The Young Engineers in Nevada, 1912 by H. Irving Hancock & The Young Engineers in Nevada, 1913 by H. Irving Hancock. Each is a hardcover copy an...
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Surety for Travelers Insurance Company4479 - Surety for Travelers Insurance Company
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For $1000 JA Brumsey, L Drexler, and JT Lamb can act as agents for Traveler Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut. Folded with rips on folds.
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Two USGS Bulletins (incl. Comstock)4480 - Two USGS Bulletins (incl. Comstock)
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Bulletin 594, 1915, by James Hilton "Some Mining Districts in Northeastern California and Northwestern Nevada. Bulletin 17, 1885, by Arnold Hag...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (10.00 + 2.30BP) = 12.30
 
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Nevada and Her Resources, Publication4481 - Nevada and Her Resources, Publication
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A Brief Sketch of the Advantages and Possibilities of the State, and the Opportunities and Inducements Offered to Capitalists and Home seekers,” compi
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Estimate : 40.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*****l for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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"Letters from Nevada Territory" (Two Volumes)4482 - "Letters from Nevada Territory" (Two Volumes)
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Two box set. Limited autographed edition: William Miller, Russell McDonald, Eleanor Bushnell, and Ann Rollins. First book is letters from Andrew Jacks
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Estimate : 50.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******0 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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After the Storm, Nevada Desert miniature painting4483 - After the Storm, Nevada Desert miniature painting
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By Jacques Helfer, 1961. 11 x 13” framed. City: State: Nevada Date: 1961 hwac# 23012
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Five Nevada Speeches4484 - Five Nevada Speeches
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Lot of 5 early and interesting speeches. 1) Resolutions of the Legislature of Nevada in favor of the establishment of railroad communication between t
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Miscellaneous Nevada Stereoviews (Palisade, Nevada Congressional Member, Etc.)4485 - Miscellaneous Nevada Stereoviews (Palisade, Nevada Congressional Member, Etc.)
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Lot of 5 images. Sizes range from 6.5” x 3.25” to 7” x 3.5.” All feature low to medium contrast and sharp focus. Some age related wear is evident on
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Indian Massacre of 1911 at Little High Rock Canyon by Effie Mona Mack (Autographed)4486 - Indian Massacre of 1911 at Little High Rock Canyon by Effie Mona Mack (Autographed)
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This was the first historic work on the last Indian Massacre in Nevada. Signed by the author and written in pencil: "Author's Copy" bu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F****e for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Central Western Nevada Postcards4487 - Central Western Nevada Postcards
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Group of 23 items, from the Prag collection, including: 13 from Hawthorne; 6 identical cards from Blair; and each one from Yerington; Babbitt; Schurz;
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
 
 
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"Dad Lee" Old Route 40 Trading Post RPC4488 - "Dad Lee" Old Route 40 Trading Post RPC
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Great RPPC of "Dad Lee" standing in front of a makeshift casino. Card mailed in 1936. Sender notes to his mother that he passes "this...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********n.. for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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Five Nevada Hunting & Fishing Licenses (Eureka & Palisade)4489 - Five Nevada Hunting & Fishing Licenses (Eureka & Palisade)
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Includes: 1927 Hunter (Palisade), 1929 Hunter (Palisade), 1930 Hunter (Eureka), and two 1931 Angler (Eureka). Multiple colors. All measure approx. 3...
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Two Early Rand McNally Pocket Maps of Nevada (1899 and 1911)4490 - Two Early Rand McNally Pocket Maps of Nevada (1899 and 1911)
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Lot of 2 with foldout maps. 1) Indexed pocket map of 1899. "Pocket Map and Shipper's Guide of Nevada" "Accurately locating all Ci...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 500.00
Sold to a**********o for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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New England Business Directory and Gazetteer, 18914491 - New England Business Directory and Gazetteer, 1891
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MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT. Also a Gazetteer, giving concise information about each City, Town and Post O
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New England Business Directory, 1881, Number X4492 - New England Business Directory, 1881, Number X
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Published by Sampson, Davenport, & Co., publishers of the Boston directory, Boston almanac and business directory, New-England business director...
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Telepost Stock Certificates Group4494 - Telepost Stock Certificates Group
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Lot of 5: the Telepost Company utilized a new "electro-magnetic" rapid telegraph system that coordinated with the Post Office. The name &q...
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Alamogordo-Tularosa Telephone Directory4495 - Alamogordo-Tularosa Telephone Directory
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Territory served by The Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co. Green covers. 76 pages with a few pages loose. Writing and toning. Heavily use...
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Western Bank Prospectuses (Idaho and New Mexico)4496 - Western Bank Prospectuses (Idaho and New Mexico)
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2 pieces. Rexburg State Bank, Rexburg Idaho; First National Bank, Roswell New Mexico. Both pieces are bank prospectus. City: State: New Mexico D
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
 
 
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W. & L. E. Gurley Antique Pocket Compass, c. 18704497 - W. & L. E. Gurley Antique Pocket Compass, c. 1870
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This great compass predates the popular Brunton compasses, which were first created in the 1890s. In fact, this early compass dates much earlier: Fold
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West Point Letter from Thomas Hight, Future Civil War Soldier, to Mary Legg (1849)4498 - West Point Letter from Thomas Hight, Future Civil War Soldier, to Mary Legg (1849)
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Personal letter (dated Nov. 4, 1849) from Thomas Hight from West Point to Mary Legg (probably a family member). In the letter he talks about how much
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2 New York Wine Postcards c.19104499 - 2 New York Wine Postcards c.1910
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Lot of 2. 1) Great postcard for Hammondsport Vintage Co. (est. in 1886). Front has drawing of plane flying over vineyard at night with a spotlight for
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to h*******2 for (15.00 + 3.45BP) = 18.45
 
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New York Brewing Checks4500 - New York Brewing Checks
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Lot of 10. Includes: seven receipts for beer cask deliveries from Louis Bierbauer in Canajoharie, 1878, some in rough condition; two receipts from Ams
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Investor Overseas Services (IOS) Program Certificate-Famous Scandal4501 - Investor Overseas Services (IOS) Program Certificate-Famous Scandal
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The IOS Investment Program Certificate issued in 1968 with Bernard Cornfeld's facsimile signature. Cornfeld started IOS as a mutual fund "f...
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 125.00
 
 
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Childs Company Stock Certificate Group (65)4502 - Childs Company Stock Certificate Group (65)
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Childs Company stock certificates (65). About 1/2 issued in 1928 and the rest between 1948 and 1956. Two different colors. The Childs Company was one
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North & South Carolina and Missouri Bonds4504 - North & South Carolina and Missouri Bonds
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Lot of six. North Carolina: Aberdeen Water Bond (1920, specimen, punched) and County of Washington School Bond (1946, specimen, punched). South Caroli
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Canton Aerie No. 141, Fraternal Order of Eagles $50 Gold Bond4506 - Canton Aerie No. 141, Fraternal Order of Eagles $50 Gold Bond
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Bond certificate issued at Canton, Ohio in 1927. $50 Gold Bond. Two coupons attached. Cert. # L2. Hole cxls. City: Canton State: Ohio Date: 1927
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Baldwin Piano Company Stock Group (3)4507 - Baldwin Piano Company Stock Group (3)
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Common stock certificates from The Baldwin Company (2) and Baldwin Piano Company, Cincinnati. The three were issued in 1933, 1939 and 1956. Tiny chip
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Oregon Rodeo Real Photo Postcard Collection4508 - Oregon Rodeo Real Photo Postcard Collection
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Lot of 35 postcards, 33 of which are RPC. Riders such as: Jason Stanley ("world famous drunken ride"), Frank H. Lopez, Johnnie Hagen, Alle...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******2 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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"Mogel for Sheriff" Calendar4509 - "Mogel for Sheriff" Calendar
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Albert F. Mogel Calendar. He was sheriff of Onteluanee Twp., Berks County, Pa from 1902-1905. This calendar must have worked because he was elected! W
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The Pennsylvania Safety Fund & Deposite Company of Philadelphia Stock Certificate4510 - The Pennsylvania Safety Fund & Deposite Company of Philadelphia Stock Certificate
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Rare. Inc. March 1858. No. 351, issued for one share to J.C. Cline on May 8th, 1860 in Philadelphia. Signed by the president (Holmes B Rilley) and the
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James W. Queen & Co. Microscope4511 - James W. Queen & Co. Microscope
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James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia. Universal Household Microscope. Queen was a major supplier of miners lamps. Brass, 7 inches tall. The James ...
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Bardy Projector Company Stock Certificate4512 - Bardy Projector Company Stock Certificate
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Bardy Projector Company stock certificate issued in 1923. The company controlled the patent of Samuel Bardy for a new motion picture screen. Incorpora
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Hershey Chocolate & Hollands Coffee Stock Certificates4513 - Hershey Chocolate & Hollands Coffee Stock Certificates
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Hershey Chocolate Corporation stock certificates (2) and Hollands Tea Coffee & Cocoa Corp certificate. (Prag Collection) City: State: Penns...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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State of South Carolina Civil War Defense Bond4514 - State of South Carolina Civil War Defense Bond
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"Created by virtue of an Act entitled 'An Act to Authorize the Issue of Certificates or Stock to provide for the Military Defence (sic) of ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*********p for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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South Carolina State Bonds4515 - South Carolina State Bonds
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Lot of four, 3 different. 1) Two 1871 bonds for 100 Pounds Sterling at 6%, payable in London. Both issued and cut cancelled. Four allegorical and patr
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Three Different Lawrence County Bonds4516 - Three Different Lawrence County Bonds
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1) $1,000 territorial bond issued 1879 to S.N. Wood. Punch cancelled through signatures. Very attractive bond with green and gilt background and three
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Lawrence County Bonds4517 - Lawrence County Bonds
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Lot of four. Three County of Lawrence Refunding Bonds with the same design (one $50 and two $500), all issued in 1883 and punch cancelled. All have th
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Continental Bank & Trust Co. Stock Certificates, Fort Worth, TX. 1904 (26)4518 - Continental Bank & Trust Co. Stock Certificates, Fort Worth, TX. 1904 (26)
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Twenty six certificates from Continental Bank and Trust Co., Fort Worth, Texas issued in 1904. Lady liberty with flag at top left. Pen cxls. Most in V
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Blank Texas Stock Certificate Book4519 - Blank Texas Stock Certificate Book
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Book of blank stock certificates from The Texas-Sunset Royalty Syndicate of Fort Worth Texas. Bound book with tear out certificates has 47 pages with
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