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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Reno Casino Glass Collection3156 - Reno Casino Glass Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Overland Hotel cocktail glasses; One Horse Shoe Club tumbler; Harolds Club: 7 cocktail glasses and 4 tumblers. All mint. City: Reno State: N
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Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*******e for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Two Scarce Owl Club Gaming Interiors Real Photo Postcards3157 - Two Scarce Owl Club Gaming Interiors Real Photo Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Very rare RPPCs of interior gaming scenes at Owl Club. 1) View of group standing around a roulette table. Definitely 1930s fashion! Caption
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Estimate : 60.00 - 400.00
Sold to w********i.. for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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Reno Gaming Pamphlet Collection3158 - Reno Gaming Pamphlet Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c.1935-1960. 1953 color booklet with photographs advertising all aspects of Reno and area tourism. Gaming guides from Harold's Club, Harrah'...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 700.00
Sold to t******2 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Gaming Ephemera from Reno & Las Vegas3159 - Gaming Ephemera from Reno & Las Vegas
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of Reno and Las Vegas Casino gambling items, including Aladdin Gaming Guide post cards for traditional table games (Craps, Roulette and Blackjac
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.30BP) = 12.30
 
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Two Gambling Books: Jacoby on Poker, Edell on Craps3160 - Two Gambling Books: Jacoby on Poker, Edell on Craps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 includes: 1) Oswald Jacoby on Poker, How To Play the Great American Game--and Win!, by Oswald Jacoby, with foreword by Grantland Rice. Publis
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Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (10.00 + 2.30BP) = 12.30
 
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Three Decks of Advertising Gaming Cards3161 - Three Decks of Advertising Gaming Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three neat early gaming pieces! 1) "Game of Crowns" playing card deck from 1896, all 52 cards present plus directions card and cover card....
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Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (15.00 + 3.45BP) = 18.45
 
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Mining Camp Dice and Card Games Postcards3162 - Mining Camp Dice and Card Games Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Duo of very unique Western scenes. 1) Early postcard of group of cowboys playing a card game inside on the floor while a man with a rifle su
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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RARE, RARE, RARE Mills Novelty Company Letterhead3163 - RARE, RARE, RARE Mills Novelty Company Letterhead
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pictorial and in red and black. Thanking Mr. Rowan for looking for someone in Los Angeles to "go in with" to create an arcade. Also, State...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****H for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Two Early Postcards with Miniature Playing Cards Attached3164 - Two Early Postcards with Miniature Playing Cards Attached
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both of these mailed cards feature attached miniature playing cards and a message: "Try this hand on your friends" or "A sure winner....
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to e*****r for (15.00 + 3.00BP) = 18.00
 
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Gaming Postcards featuring Single Playing Cards3165 - Gaming Postcards featuring Single Playing Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven early postcards with single playing cards on the face. Five were mailed (cancels 1907-1909). One is on hard cardstock and features actor
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to e*****r for (15.00 + 3.00BP) = 18.00
 
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Postcards showing People Playing Cards (with RPCs)3166 - Postcards showing People Playing Cards (with RPCs)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven postcards, including four real photo. None were mailed. RPCs: four men playing card with cigars; two boys playing cards at a table; man sitting
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Gaming Ephemera (Mostly Nevada)3167 - Gaming Ephemera (Mostly Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 items related to gambling: a 1909 post card of "Chips that Pass in the Night," with poker chips and playing cards; Hotel Thunder...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to e*****r for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Gaming Themed Postcards with Horoscopes3168 - Gaming Themed Postcards with Horoscopes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 28 postcards with playing cards and horoscopes. Printed by Exhibit Supply Co. of Chicago on cardstock. Includes sixteen different "Men&#...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Grand Army of the Republic Badge3169 - Grand Army of the Republic Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Joe Hooker of Post No. 11, Alameda, Cal. 8 inches long, 3 inches wide. The Grand Army of the Republic was formed after the Civil War in 1866 as a frat
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Civil War Muster Roll3170 - Civil War Muster Roll
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Supplementary roll of the Second Company of Militia in the town of Sanford county of York. Roster includes soldiers' names, age and date of birt...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******Q for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Vicksburg Civil War Newspaper3171 - Vicksburg Civil War Newspaper
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A great piece of history. This newspaper was printed on wallpaper, a day or two after Grant's capture of the city, dated July 4, 1863. There wer...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********y.. for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Photo of Co. 140th Infantry, Camp Clark3172 - Photo of Co. 140th Infantry, Camp Clark
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice photo of group in front of tents (mounted, 8" x 10"). Camp Clark was established in 1908 and was used as an assembly point for troops...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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General & President Grant's Tomb Picture Postcard Group3174 - General & President Grant's Tomb Picture Postcard Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 images of the former Civil War General and President's resting place in the borough of Manhattan. The collection includes 1). A 4.25”x...
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Indian Wars Cabinet Card and Veterans Ribbon3175 - Indian Wars Cabinet Card and Veterans Ribbon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1870's cabinet card photograph (6.5" x 4") of an Indian Wars officer, unidentified. Photograph by H. P. Kirk's Photographic, Mason...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Civil War 206th Pennsylvania Infantry Original Ledger3176 - Civil War 206th Pennsylvania Infantry Original Ledger
Holabird Western Americana Collections
August 1864 to June 1865. Covers the time they were engaged with the Engineer Corp at Dutch Gap, Virginia, in Defense of the Bermuda Hundred (Army of
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Estimate : 160.00 - 220.00
Sold to d******0 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Civil War Letters & Covers3177 - Civil War Letters & Covers
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Group of two CW letters and covers from Omar Cole to his sister and cousin. Illustrated CW covers and lettersheets though not matching covers/contents
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to p********n for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Civil War Personalities on CDVs and Postcards3178 - Civil War Personalities on CDVs and Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 pieces. CDVs: Matthew Brady, Mrs. Charles Bellinghall, and John Brown. Postcards: two printed cards with Grant & Lee, three with CW ca...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******c for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Replica Confederate Civil War Money3179 - Replica Confederate Civil War Money
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 pieces. Various condition. Includes 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100's. City: Richmond State: Virginia Date: hwac# 30959
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to A*******6 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Augustus Needham, Civil War Soldier, Archive3180 - Augustus Needham, Civil War Soldier, Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Civil War Soldier memorabilia. Agustus Needham served in Company "B", 29th regiment of the Wisconsin Infantry. Included here are records o...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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Civil War Union Inspection Roll3181 - Civil War Union Inspection Roll
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Muster-Out" Roll for Nathan P. Jackson, a Lieutenant for the Union in the Civil War. City: State: Date: hwac# 32919
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Fort Sanders Civil War Battle Lithograph (Kurz & Allison, 1891)3182 - Fort Sanders Civil War Battle Lithograph (Kurz & Allison, 1891)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copyrighted 1891 by Kurz & Allison, Art Publishers, 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, USA. Framed 26" x 30". Kurz & Allison ma...
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Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 320.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Eight CDVs of Civil War Generals and Soldiers3183 - Eight CDVs of Civil War Generals and Soldiers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The generals are: General John Pope, General Edwin Vose Sumner, Irvin McDowell, John E. Wool. Also included: photo of an armed union soldier, Tom Russ
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Grand Army of the Republic Memorabilia (Pins, Badge, Medallion)3184 - Grand Army of the Republic Memorabilia (Pins, Badge, Medallion)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six items from the Grand Army of the Republic, the fraternal organization formed following the Civil War. Two pins say G.A. R. A delegate'...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
 
 
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Framed Uncle Sam Pillow Cover3185 - Framed Uncle Sam Pillow Cover
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Framed hand painted (no signature) satin pillow cover depicting Uncle Sam carrying the american flag and a rifle with warships, fighter planes and sol
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Mid-Winter Fair Sterling Silver Spoon3187 - Mid-Winter Fair Sterling Silver Spoon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Souvenir spoon from the Mid-Winter Fair. Heart shaped and engraved. Stamped sterling on back. City: Sacramento State: California Date: hwac# 3
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s****r for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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California Pacific International Exposition Ephemera (guides, programs, covers)3188 - California Pacific International Exposition Ephemera (guides, programs, covers)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 items. Includes: two copies of the Official Guide, Souvenir Program and Picture Book (8.5" x 5.75", 84 pages w/ black and white p...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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The "Monarch" Souvenir of Sunset City and Sunset Scenes (Mid-Winter Fair Photo Books)3189 - The "Monarch" Souvenir of Sunset City and Sunset Scenes (Mid-Winter Fair Photo Books)
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Group of 5 folio books from the Prag collection. Views of California Midwinter Fair and Famous Scenes in the Golden State. A Series of Pictures Taken
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Panama-Pacific International Exposition Pocket Watch3190 - Panama-Pacific International Exposition Pocket Watch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An official souvenir of the exposition held in San Francisco. Appears to be brass or some base metal. Fine condition. Embossed standing figure of woma
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Original Pan. Pacific Expo. Photographs3191 - Original Pan. Pacific Expo. Photographs
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Lot of 21. Includes: three 8" x 10" photos of rooms at the expo. hospital; four 6.5" x 8.5" photographs/drawings of the expo. st...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Pan. Pacific International Expo. Lantern Slide Collection3192 - Pan. Pacific International Expo. Lantern Slide Collection
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Group of 18 lantern slides showing the highlights of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition at San Francisco. Made by Edward H. Kemp and G.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pan. Pacific International Exposition Stereoview Collection3193 - Pan. Pacific International Exposition Stereoview Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 86 different Keystone View Company stereoviews for the 1915 World's Fair in San Francisco. Numbers start with 17715 and end with 1...
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Pan. Pacific International Exposition Stereoview Collection 23194 - Pan. Pacific International Exposition Stereoview Collection 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifteen different plus 4 Keystone duplicates (see other lot of 86 Keystone). Nearly all don't have a photographer identified. Includes: Court of...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pan Pacific Exposition Ribbons3195 - Pan Pacific Exposition Ribbons
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A lot of 12 ribbons that say "California 1915" from the 1915 Pan Pacific Exposition in San Francisco, California. City: San Francisc...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Golden Gate Exposition Ephemera Collection3196 - Golden Gate Exposition Ephemera Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hundreds of items of all types for the 1939-1940 Golden Gate Exposition held in San Francisco. This massive group includes: six official guidebooks (1
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Estimate : 350.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
 
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1939 Golden Gate Exposition Cane and Silver Spoons3197 - 1939 Golden Gate Exposition Cane and Silver Spoons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Wood cane (square shaped shaft) engraved with image of Golden Gate Bridge. Inscription: Golden Gate International Exposition, World's Fair 19...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
 
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The World's Columbian Exposition Stock Certificate3198 - The World's Columbian Exposition Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully engraved stock certificate, no. A7459 issued to Wm. Hasseltine for one share at ten dollars of Capital Stock. This was printed by the West
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Estimate : 240.00 - 480.00
Sold to w******t for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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Columbian Exposition Spoon Set and Box3199 - Columbian Exposition Spoon Set and Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Prag collection, a group of 5 demitasse spoons and one teaspoon in mint condition with the original box. The World's Columbian Expositi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Columbian Exposition Spoon Set3200 - Columbian Exposition Spoon Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 7 spoons of various shapes and sizes from the Prag collection. The World's Fair of 1893 took place in Chicago as a celebration of Chris...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 700.00
Sold to a****y for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
 
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Stereoview of Nevada's Exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition3201 - Stereoview of Nevada's Exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stereoview of Nevada's Exhibit, Agricultural Building, World's Columbian Exposition. Photographed and published by B. W. Kilburn, Littleton,...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 St. Luis World's Fair) Purses and Medallion3202 - Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 St. Luis World's Fair) Purses and Medallion
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group 3 items from the Prag collection, including: 2 small purses with Palace of Electricity visible above The Louisiana Purchase Exposition/ St. Loui
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pan-American Expo. Stock Certificate (1901, Buffalo)3204 - Pan-American Expo. Stock Certificate (1901, Buffalo)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This rare stock certificate, no. 8853 was issued to Jack Schnell for one share in 1900 to raise money for the Pan-American World's Fair. Border ...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 360.00
Sold to d******0 for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
 
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Pan. American Expo. Souvenir Hatchet (1901, Buffalo)3205 - Pan. American Expo. Souvenir Hatchet (1901, Buffalo)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White porcelain native American "tomahawk" complete with scroll work. There is a colored and embossed native chief on the "blade"...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
 
 
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1965 New York World's Fair & 1962 Seattle Ephemera3206 - 1965 New York World's Fair & 1962 Seattle Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. From the 1965 World's Fair in New York: illustrated 1964 cover, two copies of a booklet containing 14 official views (in color), and a...
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Centennial International Exhibition Tickets (1876, Philadelphia)3207 - Centennial International Exhibition Tickets (1876, Philadelphia)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four tickets good for one admission at Money Gates, void after November 10th, 1876. 2 1/2 x 4" printed both sides, by the Philadelphia Bank Not...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Centennial International Exhibition Stock Certificate3208 - Centennial International Exhibition Stock Certificate
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United States 1776-1876 Centennial stock certificate No. 1015, issued for 1 share to Joseph Richetts dated May 15, 1875 of capital stock of the Centen
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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