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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Wisconsin Railroad Stock Certificates (7)3761 - Wisconsin Railroad Stock Certificates (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven. Includes: St. Paul Eastern Grand Trunk Railway Co. (two issued 1883, pen cancelled); Galena & Wisconsin Railroad Co. (issued 1880)...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Railroad Badges3762 - Railroad Badges
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three badges: 1) red, white & blue Lorimer Lodge No. 293 B.R.C. of A. Cape Girardeau Mo., 9 " long with enameled railcar at top; 2) 1915 Sa...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Between the Gates: Central Pacific Railroad Narrative (Benjamin Taylor)3763 - Between the Gates: Central Pacific Railroad Narrative (Benjamin Taylor)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Benjamin F. Taylor. S.C. Griggs and Company. Eleventh Edition. Taylor describes in great detail his recollections and observations of that portion
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Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Eastern U.S. Railroad Stock Certificates3764 - Eastern U.S. Railroad Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine from Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Pennsylvania. Includes: Northern Railroad (1881, pen cancel), Rhode Island & Massachu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Midwestern & Eastern Railroad Stock Certificates3765 - Midwestern & Eastern Railroad Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21. Includes: Baltimore & Ohio (five, 1900-1922), Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern (two unissued 18--), Seaboard Air Line Railway (six, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Miscellaneous Eastern Railroad Stock Certificates3766 - Miscellaneous Eastern Railroad Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirteen, most pictorial. Includes: Millstone and New Brunswick RR (1855, punch cxl), Wagner Palace Car Co. (1892, punch cxl), The Cape May and
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w******o for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
 
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Miscellaneous U.S. Railroad Stock Certificates and Bonds (10)3767 - Miscellaneous U.S. Railroad Stock Certificates and Bonds (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten with good variety. Includes: American Safety Steel Rail Company stock (North Dakota, 1914, not cancelled); Kansas City & Pacific Rail...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
 
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Northern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad Stocks and Bonds (15)3768 - Northern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad Stocks and Bonds (15)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15. Includes: seven $1,000 bonds for Northern Pacific, all with great vignettes, three 1896, two 1954, 1960 and 1962. All punch cancelled. Earl
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a********e.. for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Northern Pacific Railway Bonds & Stock Certificate3769 - Northern Pacific Railway Bonds & Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine. First is an early (c.1860s) unissued stock certificate for the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Blue font and patriotic vignette. The r
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Western Pacific Railroad Stock Certificates (4)3770 - Western Pacific Railroad Stock Certificates (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four, three different. Rarest is larger grey bordered certificate issued in 1933 (not cancelled, locomotive vignette). Three others: two green
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********e.. for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Western Pacific Railroad Stocks & Bonds3771 - Western Pacific Railroad Stocks & Bonds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19. Seven bonds (three $100, one $1,000, three $10,000, punch cancelled, issued 1939-1950, all with train vignette), plus twelve stock certific
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Western Railroad Stock and Bond Collection (18)3772 - Western Railroad Stock and Bond Collection (18)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18 western railroad stocks and bonds. From Market Street Railway Company: six stock certificates (1921 issued and punch cancelled, 1921 stamp a
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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American Express Railroad Contract, James C. Fargo as President 18823773 - American Express Railroad Contract, James C. Fargo as President 1882
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four page handwritten document was an express contract between American Express Company, James C. Fargo, president, and the Fredericton Railroad Compa
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Canadian Rockies by Transcontinental Railroad3774 - Canadian Rockies by Transcontinental Railroad
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) Photograph of Rogers Pass and the Selkirk Mountains from Glacier BC. 2) Illicilliwact Glacier in the Selkirk Mountains. Both pictures
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Photograph of Unusual Railroad Engine3775 - Photograph of Unusual Railroad Engine
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Merida is in Mexico on the Yucatan peninsula. We believe this strange looking train engine comes from there. 14 x 11". City: State: zMexi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Foreign Mining and Railroad Bonds3776 - Foreign Mining and Railroad Bonds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 Peruvian, Melting, Smelting and Refining Company bond c. 1906, About 20 National Railways of Mexico stock certificates c. 1910 City: State:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********e.. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Photo of the S. S. Spokane in Alaska3777 - Photo of the S. S. Spokane in Alaska
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Panoramic photo of the S. S. Spokane on the Taku River in Alaska. Photograph by Metzger. Photo: 5.75" x 29.75", framed 9" x 33"....
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Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Pacific Coast Steamship Company material3778 - Pacific Coast Steamship Company material
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven items. includes Alaska Excursions 1915, maps, baggage tags, menus, brochures, informational booklets, and schedules. One Steamship Spokane auto
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to S**********h for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Alaska Steamship Memorabilia3779 - Alaska Steamship Memorabilia
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifteen items. Eclectic Group. Triangular Southern Sun / Southern Lights menus. Grand Trunk Pacific Steamships brochure and map. Nice 1918 piece. Larg
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Alaska Steamship Company Promotional Materials3780 - Alaska Steamship Company Promotional Materials
Holabird Western Americana Collections
SS Aleutian Broadcast 1939. 1940 fares. Stickers. 1931 letterheads - many. 1937 passenger list. SS Baranof 1953 menus. Maps. Eleven 1930's menus...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 900.00
Sold to S**********h for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Alaska Steamship Correspondence3781 - Alaska Steamship Correspondence
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About eleven letters from various steamer lines working in Alaska. Includes Pacific Coast Steamship Co., Straits Steamship Co., Alaska Steamship Co.,
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Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Steamship Farallon Disaster Postcard3782 - Steamship Farallon Disaster Postcard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage post card of the Alaska Steamship Company's S.S. Farallon, named after the islands off the coast of San Francisco. Alaska has its Farall...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to w****5 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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White Pass & Yukon Route Archive, c1902-19193783 - White Pass & Yukon Route Archive, c1902-1919
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice archive of a steamship line working Alaska and the gold regions. There are about 15 pieces of correspondence c 1902 on printed letterheads, and 4
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Estimate : 250.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (600.00 + 138.00BP) = 738.00
 
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Wilmington Transportation Co. Steamer Passes (Catalina Island)3784 - Wilmington Transportation Co. Steamer Passes (Catalina Island)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven different passes: 1909, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1928, 1929, and 1938. The company ran ships from Los Angeles to Santa Catalina Island. Prag Collection
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to S**********h for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Los Angeles Steamship Co. Passes (16)3785 - Los Angeles Steamship Co. Passes (16)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sixteen passes, including duplicate years: 1925 (2), 1926 (2), 1927, 1928 (2), 1929 (2), 1930, 1931 (2), 1932 (3), and 1935. Prag Collection City:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to S**********h for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Matson Navigation Company Stock Certificate- Signed by Wm. Matson 19083786 - Matson Navigation Company Stock Certificate- Signed by Wm. Matson 1908
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #13, issued for 19 shares to A. McPhail in 1908. Signed by Wm. Matson as president. The company incorporated in California in 1901. Large shippi
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rare Billhead for Steamer Gold3787 - Rare Billhead for Steamer Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Billhead for Steamer Gold, Nath. Gould, Agent. General Office at "Gold Pier" between Washington and Jackson Streets, San Francisco. Charge...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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California Steam Navigation Company receipt3788 - California Steam Navigation Company receipt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Steamer Chrysopolis delivering Standard Mill flour. J Hupon received payment. The greatest Sacramento riverboat of them all, the steamer Chrysopolis,
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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California Navigation & Improvement Company Stock Certificate3789 - California Navigation & Improvement Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive certificate! No. 514, issued for 100 shares to Genevieve F. Peters on Sept. 21, 1908. Signed by the president (Sidney Howell) and sec
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Great Northern Pacific Steamship Co. Stock Certificate3790 - Great Northern Pacific Steamship Co. Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Oregon. No. 25. Pen cancelled. Issued for two shares to W.E. Connan on April 7th, 1930. Signed by W.J. Turner as president and N.H. Marsh as s
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Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to c*********p for (15.00 + 3.45BP) = 18.45
 
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Oregon Steamship & Coastal Stock Certificates (4)3791 - Oregon Steamship & Coastal Stock Certificates (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) A pair of certificates for Oregon Improvement Company with seaport vignette. One issued 1889, the other 1890. Both are punch cancelled an
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s**********r for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Oregon Steam Navigation Company Stock Certificate3792 - Oregon Steam Navigation Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice. No. 3105, issued for 1 share on May 15th, 1874 to Jay Cooke & Co. Signed by the president, vice president and secretary. Punch cancelled...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Large Mounted Photograph of Steam Wheeler Riverboat carrying Cotton Balls3793 - Large Mounted Photograph of Steam Wheeler Riverboat carrying Cotton Balls
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photograph measures 10" x 12". Contrast is medium. Seventeen people and one dog are visible, along with hundreds of rolls of cotton balls....
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Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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Pacific Steamship Co. Passes post-1900 (16)3794 - Pacific Steamship Co. Passes post-1900 (16)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
SIxteen passes total. Pacific Steamship Co.: 1919, 1925, 1926, 1928 (2), 1929, 1930,1931 (2), 1932 (3), and 1935 (3). Also a document announcing that
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Steamship Stock Certificates3795 - Steamship Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four stock certificates. Includes: Camden & Philadelphia Steamboat Ferry Company (1891, stamp and punch cancelled, three vignettes includ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Canadian National Steamship Promotional Materials3796 - Canadian National Steamship Promotional Materials
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fourteen items. 1) 1936 TSS Prince Robert Passenger list. Autographed by crew including Captain Mabbs. From Vancouver to Gardner Canal. 2-6) Five smal
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
 
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