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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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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Group lot of 4 circa 1930 "bear" tokens2154 - Group lot of 4 circa 1930 "bear" tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(Items 58, 60, 61, 62). Locke varieties: Item 58: Bear2 Oct 1/4 1857 Liberty #1. MS63, gold. R4. Item 60: Bear2 Round 1/4 1853 Liberty #2. AU, dark, g
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******g for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Group lot of Five circa 1930 "bear" tokens2155 - Group lot of Five circa 1930 "bear" tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(Items 57, 59, 65, 67, 64?). Locke varieties: Item 57: Bear2a Oct 1/4 1852 Indian #1, underscores in legend. Choice AU, gold. R5. Item 59: Bear2 Roun
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to r******g for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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California Fractional Gold Samplers.2156 - California Fractional Gold Samplers.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot consists of five pieces (4 different) from 1854 through circa 1950, providing a collection of pieces from multiple eras. See the description
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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San Francisco Earthquake Souvenir So-Called Dollar (HK-341)2157 - San Francisco Earthquake Souvenir So-Called Dollar (HK-341)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice! Brass. Obv.: Street and buildings in ruins; below small" California Street"; above all "April 18, 1906"; below all "...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*******e for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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1893 Columbian Exposition World Globe So-Called Dollar, HK-174, Eglit 92158 - 1893 Columbian Exposition World Globe So-Called Dollar, HK-174, Eglit 9
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Exposition grounds on globe, WORLD'S COLOMBIAN EXPOSITION / CHICAGO, 1892-93 below. Surrounding inscription: WORLD'S-FAIR / SOUVENI...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Columbian Half Dollar in Wells Fargo Presentation Card2159 - Columbian Half Dollar in Wells Fargo Presentation Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare 1892 Columbian Expo half dollar in encased special Wells Fargo agent holder. Weak strike on the half dollar, uncirculated. "presented...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a*******s for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
 
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Wells Fargo HK296 in Original Box2160 - Wells Fargo HK296 in Original Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 296 in original deep maroon box with blue felt and silk interior emblazoned with "WELLS FARGO & COMPANY / March 18th, 1852 / March 18th,...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to w*********5 for (1,150.00 + 264.50BP) = 1,414.50
 
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California Counter Collection2161 - California Counter Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4: 1) Obv.: 1849 Liberty Head $5 size; rev.: California / pictorial panning miner/ 1849; 2) Obv.: Keep Your Temper / Lady seated; Rev.: 13 star
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Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to i*********1 for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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AU Liberty Head Counter2162 - AU Liberty Head Counter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 mm. K-8 $1. NCS slabbed 5109760-016. Bent. City: State: Date: hwac# 25721
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Estimate : 70.00 - 250.00
Sold to t*******d for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Early Encased Lincoln Cents2163 - Early Encased Lincoln Cents
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four encased Lincoln cents: 1910, 1926, and two from 1928. The two from 1928 are in circular New York Souvenir holders. The 1910 is in a circular hold
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Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold to 6******n for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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