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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Two Wells Fargo Handbills about Bank Merger2102 - Two Wells Fargo Handbills about Bank Merger
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These letter sized handbills are about the merger of the Nevada National Bank of San Francisco and the Wells Fargo & Co. Bank of San Francisco. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******2 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Two Rare Wells Fargo Horse Blankets2103 - Two Rare Wells Fargo Horse Blankets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two rare Wells Fargo horse blankets. About 7 x 10 feet. Both are the same, marked "Wells Fargo & Company Express" in large red letters...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to p*******j for (1,050.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,260.00
 
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Wells Fargo Sign2104 - Wells Fargo Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice 14 inch square sign, red and blue, two sided. Post-1900. Some stain, but nice overall. City: San Francisco State: California Date: hwac
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to p*******j for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Wells Fargo So-Called Dollar Uncirculated (HK-296)2105 - Wells Fargo So-Called Dollar Uncirculated (HK-296)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice uncirculated Wells Fargo HK-296, the most popular of the So-Called Dollar series. This example is very well struck and near perfect. For anothe
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to r******g for (1,400.00 + 322.00BP) = 1,722.00
 
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HK 296 Wells Fargo So-Called Dollar & Hat Badge2106 - HK 296 Wells Fargo So-Called Dollar & Hat Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Presented on the 50th anniversary of Wells Fargo. Rim Dings. Removed from hanger. Fine! 2) Also a hat badge (not often seen) that says "EXPRESS...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to e*****r for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Rare Wells Fargo Columbian Exposition Half Dollar with Agent Sleeve2107 - Rare Wells Fargo Columbian Exposition Half Dollar with Agent Sleeve
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare Columbian Expo half dollar in encased special Wells Fargo agent holder with the envelope, which tells us which agent (Gad Aytwin) was given
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Photograph of Sonora, California Wells Fargo Agents2108 - Photograph of Sonora, California Wells Fargo Agents
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo of three men: US Deputy Collector of Customs, Wells Fargo & Co. Sonora, and ?. One could be Harry Morse the Sonora agent who helped captur...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Choice Wells Fargo Ephemera Group2109 - Choice Wells Fargo Ephemera Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) 1891 Bodie, California. W. A. Attee agent. "...everything all right in the matter on appeal..." 2) 1899 San Francisco Well...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6*****b for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express Covers and Receipt2110 - Wells Fargo & Co. Express Covers and Receipt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed, 14.5" x 11.5" WF receipt dated 1893 going to Central Valley, California. Also included are two covers, both stamped, and one addre...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 180.00
Sold to t******2 for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Cover Collection2111 - Wells Fargo & Co. Cover Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11: California covers paid by Wells, Fargo & Co. at various California locations including Grass Valley, Placerville, Sac. City, Mokelumn...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k*****6 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Motherlode Ephemera2112 - Wells Fargo & Co. Motherlode Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three receipts: one for $350 in bullion, 1906. Two receipts from the Agostine Family. Two checks, and three covers. Two framed receipts, 1873 (Severin
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****H for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Wells Fargo California Collection2113 - Wells Fargo California Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eighteen. 1) 1912 Stockton Remittance Way Bill ledger. 8.5 x 4.25". 2) 1893 Forwarding Research Book of CJ Noack. There is a CJ Noack wh...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********i for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Two Wells, Fargo & Co. RN Checks (Owyhee Mining Company)2114 - Two Wells, Fargo & Co. RN Checks (Owyhee Mining Company)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two of the rare Silver City Wells Fargo checks, each with RN-C. Both are for the Owyhee Mining Company and are signed by two different people. Cut ca
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Dalton Museum Tin Sign (Famous Express Robbers)2116 - Dalton Museum Tin Sign (Famous Express Robbers)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice sign on tin for the Dalton Museum in Coffeyville. The Dalton Gang robbed Express and other trains and banks from about 1890-1892, when they hit
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8*****l for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Wells Fargo, First of Exchange for Gold! (Carson City)2117 - Wells Fargo, First of Exchange for Gold! (Carson City)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a First of Exchange, but the word 'GOLD, H, F, Rice Agt' is stamped over the word 'Exchange.' Includes a United States 2c an...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 350.00
Sold to r******c for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Nevada Wells Fargo & Co. Ephemera2119 - Nevada Wells Fargo & Co. Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Three receipts: 1) dated 1872 for 1 pkg bullion valued at $4350.00 in currency. Receipt is marked "Original in red); shows wear on lo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Covers from Nevada2120 - Wells Fargo & Co. Covers from Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven Wells Fargo & Co. covers postmarked: Austin, N.T.; Virginia City, N.T.; Hamilton, Nev.; Virginia City Nev.; Downieville, and Gilroy. Ci...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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NY Transfer Co. Dodds Express Cover2121 - NY Transfer Co. Dodds Express Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cover with cancellation of Dec. 30, 8:30 pm. City: New York State: New York Date: hwac# 32103
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo Express "Record of Intoxicating Liquors'2122 - Wells Fargo Express "Record of Intoxicating Liquors'
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Just before prohibition, this is a record of liquors transported by Wells Fargo. For example, "From San Angelo to Frank Ward, 2 quarts of wh...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****l for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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1909 Wells Fargo Pass2123 - 1909 Wells Fargo Pass
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1909 pass allowing JF Lamond, auditor, San Diego & Cuyamaca Railway free transport of personal packages. #L490 City: State: United States ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********p for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Four 1910s Wells Fargo Passes2124 - Four 1910s Wells Fargo Passes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1914: CS Roberts, Traveling Claim Agent, St. Louis & San Francisco RR. 1915: JE Gorman, first vice president, Chicago, Rock Island, & Pacifi...
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Start Price : 95.00 | Estimate : 190.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo Passes issued to Railroads2125 - Wells Fargo Passes issued to Railroads
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. All issued to railroad companies: St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern, Michigan Central, Chicago Rock Island & Pacific, La Cross...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo COD Envelope Variety2126 - Wells Fargo COD Envelope Variety
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hand picked better condition small groups of three different Wells Fargo envelopes. A) Red print, no logo, all adressed to Stuppy Floral in St. Loseph
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w****5 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Wells Fargo Ephemera Lot2127 - Wells Fargo Ephemera Lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven interesting pieces. 1-2) Two Wells Fargo & Company of Mexico, S. A. small coin bags. 6.5" x 4". 3) 1901 delivery receipt in Peo...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo Ledger Collection2128 - Wells Fargo Ledger Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice group of Wells Fargo ledgers. Twelve in total, Many of these are receipts for shipping, records of way-bills, collect shipments and so forth
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to t******2 for (650.00 + 149.50BP) = 799.50
 
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Wells Fargo Paper Group2129 - Wells Fargo Paper Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty-five pieces. Includes 1909 Official Express Classification booklet, two Merry Christmas stickers, two Please do not open until Christmas post c
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo Pins2130 - Wells Fargo Pins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 Pins: tens years service, fifteen years service, ocean to ocean, five years service. Condition varies from excellent to poor. City: State: Uni
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to T******1 for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Express Collectibles2131 - Express Collectibles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1960 Pony Express so-called dollar. 2) Baltimore and Ohio Express freight way-bill, 1884. 3) The Pacific Express Co. freight receipt, 1898. 4) The
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Estimate : 70.00 - 250.00
Sold to V********i for (10.00 + 2.30BP) = 12.30
 
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Wells Fargo COD Envelopes with Green Logo2132 - Wells Fargo COD Envelopes with Green Logo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 225 Wells Fargo Express COD envelopes. All Postal cancelled from the southern mid-West. This variety has the logo on the back. Prag Collection.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold to t******2 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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1886 Wells Fargo List of Agents!2133 - 1886 Wells Fargo List of Agents!
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incredible resource. Austin Nevada, GHW Crockett. Austin., Texas, DH Dunham. Bodie, California, WA Atlee. And on and on! Cover has been covered in pla
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6*****b for (400.00 + 92.00BP) = 492.00
 
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Fold Art Doll Delivered by Wells Fargo2134 - Fold Art Doll Delivered by Wells Fargo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an unusual item. Doll was delivered February 14, 1914 to the Big Foot Cmpy. Doll is 100 years old and shows its wear! City: State: Date
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to G***k for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Adams Express Co. Carrier's Mail Bag2135 - Adams Express Co. Carrier's Mail Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Non-locking. Canvas. Stamped: "Adams Express Company." 12.5' x 12.5" Heavily used: leather ripped and brittle, stain to canvas. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T******1 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Adams Express COD Covers Different Variety2136 - Adams Express COD Covers Different Variety
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Adams Express, green throughout, bold COD on obverse. About 82 covers. Prag Collection. City: State: Date: 1917-1918 hwac# 22971
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to w****5 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Fabulous Adams Express Collection2137 - Fabulous Adams Express Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight. 1) 1853 Second of Exchange for $100 to Eliza Campbell. Marysville. 2) 1853 Original for $60 for James Conroy. Sacramento. 3) 1854 Origin
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c*********p for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Adams Express Company Complimentary Pass - Scarce2138 - Adams Express Company Complimentary Pass - Scarce
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to H. R. Griswold of the Evansville & Richmond RR. Great condition. City: State: Date: 1895 hwac# 35629
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Adams Express Group2139 - Adams Express Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seventeen. 1) "Instructions to wagonmen." 1903. 12. Horses must not be driven with blankets except during severe snow or rain. 105....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to T******1 for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40
 
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Historic Adams Express Group2140 - Historic Adams Express Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of six. 1) 1854 San Francisco deposit for Samuel Carnduff. for $100. The Carnduff Farm was in a remote location along the shore of the San Franc
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to T******1 for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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Adams Express Stamped Tear Drop Railroad Lock2141 - Adams Express Stamped Tear Drop Railroad Lock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by "Wilson Bohannan Company of Marion, Ohio. "Adams & Co. Express" stamped on key cover. The Wilson Bohannon Co. was locate...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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American Express COD Envelopes2142 - American Express COD Envelopes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
31 COD covers in red print, Am Ex return at front left, but no logo. Prag Collection. City: State: Date: 1917-1918 hwac# 22968
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to w****5 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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American Railway Express COD Envelopes2143 - American Railway Express COD Envelopes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Green print throughout, no logo. 54 covers. generally fine. (Prag Collection) City: State: Date: 1923 hwac# 22969
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to w****5 for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Railway Express Agency Collection (Badge, Coin Bag, Lock, Pass)2144 - Railway Express Agency Collection (Badge, Coin Bag, Lock, Pass)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Badge 2028. Beautiful Red, White, and Gold! 2) AM. RY. EX. lock. Two keys, but neither seems to work. 3) 1915 Pass for W. B. Pollock, Manager of th
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********r for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Railway Express Gold Coin Bags2145 - Railway Express Gold Coin Bags
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine gold coin bags, various sizes. All are printed: 'Property of RY. EX. AGY." City: State: Date: hwac# 27675
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
 
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Attorney's Directory and Bankers List, 1882 (Shows Express Offices)2146 - Attorney's Directory and Bankers List, 1882 (Shows Express Offices)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare directory by the Wilber Mercantile Agency, Illinois. 139pp including Canada, by state. Also contains legal requirements used by bankers and
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****b for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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Boyds Express Letters with Adhesive Stamps2147 - Boyds Express Letters with Adhesive Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two letters dated 1846 and 1848 sent by Boyds express. Revenue stamps attached. City: State: Date: hwac# 28520
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Bullinger's Postal and Shippers Guide, 19132148 - Bullinger's Postal and Shippers Guide, 1913
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare express guide for the USA and Canada. Wells Fargo put its name on the cover, Adams Express got opposite the title page. 1184pp plus advertisement
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 6*****b for (190.00 + 43.70BP) = 233.70
 
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Express COD Covers with Showy Adhesive Labels2149 - Express COD Covers with Showy Adhesive Labels
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven nice covers with showy adhesive WF and Am Ex labels. See Photo. Prag Collection. These were hand picked for overall eye appeal and display. C
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w****5 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Three Western Express Pieces2150 - Three Western Express Pieces
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Stockton and San Francisco Express Company business card. 2) Pacific Express, Rocky Bar, Idaho receipt. Framed. 1884. 3) Northern Pacific Railroad.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to v******s for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
 
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Nice Collection of Modern Issues Gold Tokens2151 - Nice Collection of Modern Issues Gold Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Most of the following in this offering are common and not gold. This collection consists of 20 gold colored tokens from six different makers, Kelly, H
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******g for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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1860 Round Bear2152 - 1860 Round Bear
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(Item 17) 1860 Indian facing left/bear Round 1/4 size Locke Variety #3. Gold chain soldered to rim on top and bottom. UNC sharpness. Rarity 7 C
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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1860 Indian 25c2153 - 1860 Indian 25c
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(Item 18) 1860 Indian facing left/bear Round 1/4 size Locke Variety #3. Gold chain soldered to rim on top and bottom. UNC sharpness. Rarity 7.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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