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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Three Brassy & Co. Advertising Calendars2050 - Three Brassy & Co. Advertising Calendars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trio of advertising calendars for Brassy & Company, San Jose, California. One has a 1916 calendar (7.5" x 14.25"), one has a 1918 cale...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to t******2 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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California Wine Stock Collection2051 - California Wine Stock Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. Includes: Napa & Sonoma Wine Company (unissued 1870s, St. Helena), Kearney Vineyard Company (100 pound bond issued 1906, pen cancell...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to t******2 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Photograph of Palace Club and Palace Barber Shop2052 - Photograph of Palace Club and Palace Barber Shop
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Palace Barber Shop. DD Powell, Proprietors. Saloon: Davies and Breshers, Proprietors.Davies & Breshears were Saloon Proprietors and owners of th...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to i*********1 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Illinois & Ohio Brewing Stock Certificates2053 - Illinois & Ohio Brewing Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Includes: East St. Louis-New Athens Brewing Company (Illinois, four unissued stocks, three different, 190-, all with eagle vignette), The Ca
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Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********n for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Paddock Saloon Business Card2054 - Paddock Saloon Business Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
741 Iberville Street, phone 3046. Al Cunningham proprietor. Some staining, but great piece. City: New Orleans State: Louisiana Date: hwac# 3
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to r******e for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Maryland Brewing Company Stock Certificates2055 - Maryland Brewing Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates, two types. All issued in 1899 to the same person, William Drinkwater Freeth. Signed by the president and secretary. Not cancelled.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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Michigan & Wisconsin Brewing Stock Certificates2056 - Michigan & Wisconsin Brewing Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. Michigan: two different Tivoli Brewing Company stocks, issued 1934 & 1939, both punch cancelled. Vignette of fields and factory with...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Three Austin Documents w/ Bottle Names2057 - Three Austin Documents w/ Bottle Names
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Includes a fancy script George Watt, sheriff and assessor, Lander county; L.A. Lemaire appointment as a notary public; and 1893 of sale of c
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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The Copper Club Co. Letterhead (Famous McGill Saloon)2058 - The Copper Club Co. Letterhead (Famous McGill Saloon)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dateline McGill, Nevada, Jul 7, 1917. Addressed to Becker Brewing & Malting Company in Ogden, Utah, this letter is an order for alcohol. Signed ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to V********e for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Western Whiskey & Saloon Ephemera2059 - Western Whiskey & Saloon Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Bank of California wines and cigars billhead. 2) Louis Taussig pictorial billhead, 3) F. Chevalier, San Francisco wines. 4) Weil Brothers, San Fran
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to l*******c for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Two Brewery Certificates2060 - Two Brewery Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates from the collection of Ken Prag. 1905 10 year debenture on the Canandaiqua Brewing Company (New Jersey). 1958 Cannon Brewery Company
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Silver Demorest Prohibition Badge in Original Box2061 - Silver Demorest Prohibition Badge in Original Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Memorial Prohibition Prize" mounted in a purple lined box. In the late 1880s, William Jennings Demorest awarded these silver medal to sc...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Ohio Saloon License2062 - Ohio Saloon License
Holabird Western Americana Collections
License no. 1387, issued to Frank Czolgocz on November 22, 1917. There is some wear including tears and holes on the corners. City: State: Ohio
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to T******1 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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The Northern Brewery Company Stock Certificates2063 - The Northern Brewery Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates, two types. Two different issued in 1909 (green or brown border) and one 1911 (brown border), two different corporate signatures. N
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t******2 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Northampton Brewery Corporation Stock Certificates2064 - Northampton Brewery Corporation Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine certificates, four different types. Six issued 1934-1951, punch cancelled. Four have vignette of allegorical woman; the others have eagle
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w******o for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Pennsylvania Brewing Company Stock Certificates & Bonds2065 - Pennsylvania Brewing Company Stock Certificates & Bonds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1) Gottlieb-Bauernschmidt-Straus Brewing Company. Two $1,000 bonds issued 1901. Not cancelled. Brown border and eagle vignette. 86 coupon
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Beverage Company Stocks2066 - Beverage Company Stocks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six different. Includes: Morck Saratoga Mineral Water Co. (New York, 1939, not cancelled), Wilson Bottling Co. (Rockford, unissued, 19--), Chri
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Eastern U.S. Brewing Stock Certificates2067 - Eastern U.S. Brewing Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight. Six stocks and two bonds. Stocks: The F.&M. Schaefer Corporation (3 different, issued 1970-71, punch cancelled, vignette, Inc. in ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w******o for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Licenses & Tax Documents for Liquor & Opium2068 - Licenses & Tax Documents for Liquor & Opium
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18. 1) Seven prescription permits issued 1925 from the Treasury Department under the Prescription Blank-National Prohibition Act. 4.5" x...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Liquor Billheads and Ephemera2069 - Liquor Billheads and Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 pieces. Billheads: Reno Wholesale Liquor Store (Reno, 1908), L&A Scharff Distilling Co. (two St. Louis, 1910), C. Nicoletti (Sacrament...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Mainstream Brewing Company Stocks2070 - Mainstream Brewing Company Stocks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve pieces. 1) Falstaff Brewing Corporation. Six stocks (three different, issued 1964-1968, punch cancelled) and two payroll checks (1968 ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to w******o for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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Three Cigar Store Photographs2071 - Three Cigar Store Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Listen Lester, Oh Mabel, Oh Henry, Bull Durham can be identified. Larget photograph has a clerk that looks to be female? Largest measures 5" x ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Western Brewing Stock Certificates & Ephemera2072 - Western Brewing Stock Certificates & Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. Stocks: Pabst Brewing Company (Wisconsin, 1908, punch cancelled, gorgeous vignette of factory), Silver Bow Brewing Company (Montana, two un
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w******o for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Whiskey Distiller Stock Certificate Collection2073 - Whiskey Distiller Stock Certificate Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 pieces. Includes: National Distillers Products Corp. (four stocks issued 1948-51, punched), The American Distilling Company (1968, punched),
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Utah and Idaho Saloon Ephemera2074 - Utah and Idaho Saloon Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four pieces of 19th century saloon paperwork: 1885 letter from liquor merchants in Ogden, Utah; 1893 billhead from the Combination Saloon in Salmon Ci
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Olympia Brewing Company Stock Certificate 19372075 - Olympia Brewing Company Stock Certificate 1937
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare brewery stock certificate from the Olympia Brewing Company issued in 1937 to Amy Allbright Schmidt and signed by a Schmidt as vice president. Cer
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Seattle Brewing & Malting Co. Stocks (2) Signed by Emil Sick2076 - Seattle Brewing & Malting Co. Stocks (2) Signed by Emil Sick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates in different formats from this Seattle brewer issued in 1937 and signed by Emil Sick as president. One of the certificates features a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*******g for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Seattle Rainier Baseball Club, Inc. Stock Certificate Signed by Emil Sick (Rainier Brewery)2077 - Seattle Rainier Baseball Club, Inc. Stock Certificate Signed by Emil Sick (Rainier Brewery)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #471, issued in 1947 to N.L. Bost for 10 shares and signed by Emil Sick as president and S.W. Perkins as secretary. Mount Rainier pictured at th
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Pabst Brewing Company Stock Certificates incl. Pabst Signature2078 - Pabst Brewing Company Stock Certificates incl. Pabst Signature
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One issued and one unissued. The issued has the rare signature of Gustave Pabst as president of the company. Gustave was the son of Frederick Pabst, f
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6******n for (140.00 + 32.20BP) = 172.20
 
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Ads for Cyrus Noble and Congress Hall Whiskey2079 - Ads for Cyrus Noble and Congress Hall Whiskey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo of the other side of the railroad tracks shows a large building sign for Congress Ha whiskey. A small Cyrus Whis[key} sign is on the fence.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Brewing and Bars Ephemera2080 - Brewing and Bars Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22. Includes a Retail Liquor License from Buffalo New York. Three letterheads: St. Elmo Bar in Magdalena New Mexico, The Peerless in Willows Ca
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to v******s for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
 
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Saloon Ephemera2082 - Saloon Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Business cards: Dog color pictorial for Gall & Madden in Stockton, The Tralle Saloon in Kansas City, Stockholm Saloon in Portland. Furley's ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t******2 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Photograph of Two Men Advertising Schlitz Beer2083 - Photograph of Two Men Advertising Schlitz Beer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two men sharing a small room. One has a sword hanging on his bed. Beer bottles are from Schlitz. 4.5 x 6.5". City: State: Date: hw...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Western Cigar Billhead Collection2084 - Western Cigar Billhead Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 35. Premier piece is the Z. Clark, Indian pictorial. Also Rigley Mansfield Ohio, Petri San Francisco color, Riley Visalia, Rotholtz Reno, Merch
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to a****a for (125.00 + 28.75BP) = 153.75
 
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Advertising Pocket Mirrors for Gavitt's System Regulator 12085 - Advertising Pocket Mirrors for Gavitt's System Regulator 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. Gavitt's System Regulator "is used and recommended by more prominent physicians and citizens of the world for all chronic kidney...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to v******s for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Advertising Pocket Mirrors for Gavitt's System Regulator 22086 - Advertising Pocket Mirrors for Gavitt's System Regulator 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 mirrors. These are in better condition than the previous lot. Please see previous lot for background on company. City: Topeka State: Kan
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to v******s for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
 
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Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Mirror2087 - Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Mirror
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Take Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey when you are not looking well"; "Makes the weak strong"; "Absolutely pure and unadulter...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v******s for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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Los Angeles Brewing Co. Tip Tray, Factory w/Wagon2088 - Los Angeles Brewing Co. Tip Tray, Factory w/Wagon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous early advertising. White lettering: "Los Angeles Brewing Co. The Home of East Side Beer." Black text: "Purity." "Q...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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Very Rare Whiskey Tray featuring Nude Woman2090 - Very Rare Whiskey Tray featuring Nude Woman
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Old Possum Hollow" Whiskey. Beautiful nude blond is ready to share the drink with you! Has some dents. Back has been repainted. But the t...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to T******1 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Five Beer Bungs2091 - Five Beer Bungs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four are steam beer bungs and one is a lager bung. 1) GLB CO. Steam beer bung. 24" long. 2) Unmarked steam beer bung. Missing handle. 28" ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Old Pioneer Whiskey Reverse on Glass Advertising (Denver, Colorado)2092 - Old Pioneer Whiskey Reverse on Glass Advertising (Denver, Colorado)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A. Beard, proprietor. Gold text, a gold bear vignette, and a red border. Reverse on glass. Measures 12" x 17" in a 15 3/4" x 21"...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to V********i for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
 
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"Early Times" Distillery Sign2093 - "Early Times" Distillery Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Replica of a very old plaque "Early Times" distillery. "The Whiskey that made Kentucky famous." Raised, painted surface. Depict...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Victorian Lady Lapel Pin2094 - Victorian Lady Lapel Pin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice and colorful hand painted oval lapel pin, just short of 2 x 2.5" gold plated rear mount. Made in the style of advertising mirrors. ...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Gloag's Perth Whiskey Crate2095 - Gloag's Perth Whiskey Crate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grouse Brand of Gloag's Perth Whiskey wooden box. Printed on two sides. City: State: zEurope Date: hwac# 20139
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Very Fancy Merscham Pipes in Leather Cases2096 - Very Fancy Merscham Pipes in Leather Cases
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Fancy scroll pipe from L. Vanderwee, Bd, Anspach, 82, Bruxelles. Inside has beautiful blue and royal purple lining. 2) Pipe not identified. Has nic
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Wells, Fargo & Co. Express Receipt for Forest Hill2097 - Wells, Fargo & Co. Express Receipt for Forest Hill
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Dateline Forest Hill, Nov. 19, 1860. A package worth $1,900 is being transported to D.O. Mills & Co. (bank in Sacramento). Was it bullion?...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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B. F. Butterfield Photograph & Billhead2098 - B. F. Butterfield Photograph & Billhead
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Nice wooden frame (9 x 12") with two matted photos (both 5 x 4"): top: interior of a dry goods store with a woman ordering fabric from ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Photos and Real Photo Postcards of Wells Fargo Express2099 - Photos and Real Photo Postcards of Wells Fargo Express
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1) Lou(?) Salisburg at work with the Postal as messenger boy. 2) Forest, Calfiornia stamped RPC of men sitting outside Wells Fargo Office
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to r******h for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Rare Columbian Expo. Wells Fargo Exhibit Catalog & Pan. Pacific Expo. Pamphlet2100 - Rare Columbian Expo. Wells Fargo Exhibit Catalog & Pan. Pacific Expo. Pamphlet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two items: rare Wells Fargo Exhibit Catalog for the Columbian Expo, 1893, 32pp plus soft cover in custom black slip case with gilt lettering. The cata
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to T******1 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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River Express Cover2101 - River Express Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Steamer express frank cover, Stockton & San Francisco. The River Express operated between Stockton, Sacramento and San Francisco 1890 to 1895. V...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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