"Raise a Glass to Yesteryear" 2023 August Auction

Auction Details

Day 1, Thursday, August 24th
Art & Artifacts from around the world (Lots 1000-1227)
Paintings, Prints, Native American Artifacts, Sculptures, Textiles, Boxwood Root Sculptures, Viewing Stones
Display Minerals & Fossils (Lots 1228 – 1340)
Calcite, Fluorite, Mineral Groups, Quartz, Fossils
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1341 – 1499)
Mining, Railroad, Petroliana, Etc.

Day 2, Friday, August 25th
General Americana (Lots 2000 -2495)
Antiquarian Books, Transportation, Ephemera, Autographed, Photographs
Mining (Lots 2308-2491)
Ephemera, Ore Specimens, Mining Equipment
Tools (Lots 2492-2496)

Day 3, Saturday, August 26th
Bottles (Lots 3000-3124)
Saloon, Brewery & Beer Tray Collection (Lots 3125-3254)
Gaming (Lots 3255-3265)
Cowboy (Lots 3266-3281)
Railroadiana (Lots 3282-3291)
Military (Lots 3292-3310)
Firearms & Weaponry (Lots 3311-3330)
License Plates (Lots 3331-3346)
Signs (Lots 3347-3359)
General Collectibles (Lots 3360-3475)
Toys, Musical, Furnishings, Etc.


Day 4, Sunday, August 27th
Philatelic (Lots 4000-4099)
Postal History, Postcards, Stamps, Wells Fargo & Express
Numismatics (Lots 4100-4420)
Bullion, Coins, Potty Coins, US Mint Sets, Fractional Currency, Foreign Coins, Ingots & Assay, Medals
Tokens (Lots 4421-4539)
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Jackson Calif Birdseye Views Real Photo Post Cards  [166403]4068 - Jackson Calif Birdseye Views Real Photo Post Cards [166403]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Three are not RPC's, color split back post cards. Three postmarks: Jackson Calif.. California 1945 Ken Prag Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Redwood Highway and Coastal Towns Calif. Real Photo Post Cards  [166418]4069 - Redwood Highway and Coastal Towns Calif. Real Photo Post Cards [166418]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 46. Twelve are not RPPC's. Wht border and borderless. Postmarks : Albion Ca., Eureka, Klamath, Hoopa Ca., Happy Camp, Garberville, Nap...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Elko, Fernley, Virginia City Post Cards  [166419]4070 - Elko, Fernley, Virginia City Post Cards [166419]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. One RPPC of open pit mine Virginia City NEv. cir 1950's. One greetings form Nev. w/map. one greetings from Elko embossed card. Fer...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Collection of Naughty Humor Post Cards  [166434]4071 - Collection of Naughty Humor Post Cards [166434]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 81. Mostly cartoon humor on the naughty side, a few photos. Postmarks: U.S. Army Postal A.P.O., Great Yarmouth Norfolk, Brooklyn N.Y., Brigh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Hold Up RPC  [169802]4072 - Hold Up RPC [169802]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Hold Up, 104, RPC. The stage is being held up by 2 armed men on the side of the road. From the Garvis Collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Naughty Christmas Postcards, c. 1932, 14  [168752]4073 - Naughty Christmas Postcards, c. 1932, 14 [168752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 c. 1932 naughty Christmas cards. 8 different with some duplicates. Scarce group from the Depression era. 1 had V shaped adhesive damage.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Newspaper Bldg., Presses and Ephemera Post Cards  [166424]4074 - Newspaper Bldg., Presses and Ephemera Post Cards [166424]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 60 plus. Some wht border, mostly borderless. A few RPPC's. Twelve pre-split cards ( one has United States of America pre-printed). Post...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*******h for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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RR Depots and Steam Loco Real Photo Post Cards  [166435]4075 - RR Depots and Steam Loco Real Photo Post Cards [166435]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20. Postmarks: Pocatello Id., Livermore Ca., San Luis Obispo. Views : Roundhouse Pocatello Id., S.P. Daylight Special under steam ( several
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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WW 1 Postcards, 30  [168633]4076 - WW 1 Postcards, 30 [168633]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 30 WW 1 postcards, mostly RPC's Tanks, troops,artillery, guns, American trench with Pershing, gas attack, Marines etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******n for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Better US Mint Stamps, $400+ Catalog Value  [168909]4077 - Better US Mint Stamps, $400+ Catalog Value [168909]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Better US mint stamps with a catalog value of $400+. Older plate blocks, a few covers, airmail, some used, White Ace Album 1938-78 Presidential Series
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Early US Stamps, 8  [164828]4078 - Early US Stamps, 8 [164828]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 early canceled US stamps including # 86 1c, 63 1c, 83 3c, 76 5c, A30 30c etc. Mostly well centered.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Large US Stamp Collection  [168320]4079 - Large US Stamp Collection [168320]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large collection of US stamps including a 7" stack of imprinted postcards c. 1890-1950+. Also a large quantity of unused US stamps. 2 albums ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to n*******4 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Major US Plate Block Collection  [168314]4080 - Major US Plate Block Collection [168314]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A major US plate block collection of perhaps 400+ plate blocks, c. 1920-95, with some in album. A wide selection including partial sheets with plate c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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US Commemorative Sheets  [168940]4081 - US Commemorative Sheets [168940]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US sheets, mostly commemorative, about $340 in face value.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 340.00 - 425.00
Sold to n*******4 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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US Expo Stamp Group, 12  [164052]4082 - US Expo Stamp Group, 12 [164052]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 US Expo stamps with Hudson-Fulton imperforate mint block of 4. 11 other Expo's, 1c to 5c with some duplicates. Mint and canceled. Ga...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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US Mint Sheets with Commemoratives, $1300 Face Value  [168908]4083 - US Mint Sheets with Commemoratives, $1300 Face Value [168908]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lots of mint US sheets including souvenir sheets and older commemoratives. Face value about $1300.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to n*******4 for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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US Mint Stamp Sheet Collection  [168410]4084 - US Mint Stamp Sheet Collection [168410]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US mint sheets of commemorative stamps with a face value of about $418. Also about 25 covers and postcards.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 420.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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US Stamp #1a, First 5 Center  [164829]4085 - US Stamp #1a, First 5 Center [164829]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nicely centered US stamp #1a, dark brown. The first US 5c. M5 cancel thru center.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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US Stamp Group  [168939]4086 - US Stamp Group [168939]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group of US stamps. 5 WW2 Remembered US Postal Sets with books, album with mint post 1930's-no rarities, envelope with US Christmas stamp s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******4 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Rare Italian Stamp  [162328]4087 - Rare Italian Stamp [162328]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Italy. 1877 20c orange fresh mint with full original gum (#36, Scott $4,000), A. Diena expertising h.s. Italy 1877 Gary Bracken Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Mexican Postal History References, 6  [164326]4088 - Mexican Postal History References, 6 [164326]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Mexico postal history references. Manuscript Postal Marking of Mexico, 1865-78 by Frome, Hidalgo Envelopes 1874-84 by Bamert. Hidalgo Profile Issue
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Spain 1850-65 Imperforate Postal Issues  [162243]4089 - Spain 1850-65 Imperforate Postal Issues [162243]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spain 1850-65 imperforate issues. Scott #1//73, O1-8, impressive coverage comprising 119 stamps and 18 covers. Substantially complete (61 different):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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Foreign Stamp Albums, c. 1929-50  [168313]4090 - Foreign Stamp Albums, c. 1929-50 [168313]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4x 99% foreign stamps albums, c. 1929-50 with 2000+ stamps. Nice starter collection of foreign stamps.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Foreign Stamp and Cover Collection  [168394]4091 - Foreign Stamp and Cover Collection [168394]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
File box full of foreign stamps and covers. About 100 covers. About 95% used stamps, some mint Canada and German sheets. Lots of China. Mixed foreign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m***p for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Foreign Stamp Collection  [168317]4092 - Foreign Stamp Collection [168317]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Foreign stamp collection in 6 albums, mostly 1940's to 1960's. Perhaps 1300 stamps, mix of mint and used. About 23 lbs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Foreign Stamps in 3 Albums, c. 1949  [168319]4093 - Foreign Stamps in 3 Albums, c. 1949 [168319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly foreign and some US stamps in 3 albums, c. 1949. About 1700 total stamps. About 24 lbs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Columbia, Wells Fargo Cover Collection (3)  [123793]4094 - Columbia, Wells Fargo Cover Collection (3) [123793]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. Each has a different Wells Fargo postmark. One is a hard-to-find VERY STRONG stamp, "Wells, Fargo & Co., Express, Columbia, C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 480.00 - 800.00
Sold to w**********e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Boise Mines Wells Fargo Covers, c1863 (2)  [169407]4095 - Boise Mines Wells Fargo Covers, c1863 (2) [169407]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of Wells, Fargo & Co. Boise Mines Frank Covers, with Bannock City, Idaho Territory Wells Fargo oval cancels. One bold, other a bit light. E...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to w**********e for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Pony Express Cover-RARE!!  [170572]4096 - Pony Express Cover-RARE!! [170572]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
VERY RARE Pony Express cover. Attached is a red three cent Washington oval and a 25 cent one half ounce red Pony Express stamp. There is a Wells Far
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (3,000.00 + 750.00BP) = 3,750.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co Express Reverse Glass Framed Commemorative Mirror  [167433]4097 - Wells Fargo & Co Express Reverse Glass Framed Commemorative Mirror [167433]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A commemorative mirror probably made for collectors, possibly in the 1960s. Serial L3310 on the lower right. U.S. Mail Carriers Overland Stage Wells F
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express Wax Seal Hand Stamp  [170151]4098 - Wells Fargo & Co. Express Wax Seal Hand Stamp [170151]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/ATLANTIC/1885/DEPARTMENT/EXPRESS. brass receiving hand stamp with wood handle. Approx. 7/8" diameter x 4" length...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p*********3 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Exchange Note Collection  [160162]4099 - Wells Fargo & Co. Exchange Note Collection [160162]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of seven Wells Fargo & Co. exchange notes from California Gold Rush towns. These towns include Yankee Jims (1853), Oroville (1857), M...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Franklin Mint: Presidential Commemorative Medals  [169870]4100 - Franklin Mint: Presidential Commemorative Medals [169870]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blue binder with gold trim, holding 36 medals celebrating America's presidents from Washington through Nixon. Mintage was 63234 sets. Medals ar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to n********w.. for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Silver & Brass Ingots & Silver Bullion  [170564]4101 - Silver & Brass Ingots & Silver Bullion [170564]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two silver ingots: 1) Franklin Mint Christmas 1978, 1000 grain sterling in original box; 2) Franklin Mint America's 10th Anniversary In S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to w**********e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Silver Eagle Year Set: MS 69 (36 coins)  [166761]4102 - Silver Eagle Year Set: MS 69 (36 coins) [166761]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous set of NGC certified MS 69 U. S. mint Silver eagles. 1986-2021, 36 coins.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,350.00 + 337.50BP) = 1,687.50
 
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Silver Rounds and Coins  [168621]4103 - Silver Rounds and Coins [168621]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve silver coins and medals. 1921 Morgan dollar, enameled both sides; replica 1838 Gobrecht dollar, one ounce fine silver made by Frontier C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to f******4 for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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U. S. Gold Eagles  [164207]4104 - U. S. Gold Eagles [164207]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two mint state $25 gold eagles, each one half ounce of fine gold.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (4,400.00 + 1,100.00BP) = 5,500.00
 
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David C. Broderick, Private Coin Minter Autograph  [155388]4105 - David C. Broderick, Private Coin Minter Autograph [155388]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California Senator / Private Coin Minter David C. Broderick Autograph on Cover sent from D.C. Broderick, U.S. Senate, to Edwin Carpenter in Schenectad
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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U. S. Proof Sets and Silver Dollars  [170266]4106 - U. S. Proof Sets and Silver Dollars [170266]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wooden case with two 1986 Statue of Liberty silver dollars and two clad half dollars. The holes for the gold pieces are empty. 2013 U. S. Mint Limited
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Washington Quarters Coin Album  [170123]4107 - Washington Quarters Coin Album [170123]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dansco No. 8140 Washington Quarters including proof-only issues. Contains 69 silver quarters and 37 non silver quarters. Missing only 1932-D & 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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1851 One Dollar Gold Piece Inset  in Liberty Nickel  [170448]4108 - 1851 One Dollar Gold Piece Inset in Liberty Nickel [170448]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique! 1851 one dollar U. S. gold piece, inset in an 1883"V" nickel. The nickel's obverse has been shaved off and is removable. Gold ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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1877 Indian Head Cent  [170426]4109 - 1877 Indian Head Cent [170426]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Key date in the Indian Head penny series. G-4 condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d****9 for (375.00 + 76.88BP) = 451.88
 
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1951 Proof Set Missing the Nickel  [170444]4110 - 1951 Proof Set Missing the Nickel [170444]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Appears to be original plastic, stapled, but only the penny, dime, quarter and Franklin half dollar. The nickel is missing.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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1956 & 1959 U. S. Proof Sets  [166858]4111 - 1956 & 1959 U. S. Proof Sets [166858]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five U. S. Proof Sets: two 1956 flat packs; five coins: penny, nickel, dime, quarter & half dollar, mintage of 669,384. Three 1959: same ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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1961 & 1963 U. S. Proof Sets  [166856]4112 - 1961 & 1963 U. S. Proof Sets [166856]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four vintage U. S. proof sets: two 1961 (in Capital Plastics cases) Mintage of 3, 028,244; and two 1963 in Whitman plastic cases; mintage of 3,075,645
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to w**********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Abraham Lincoln Coins & Medals  [169747]4113 - Abraham Lincoln Coins & Medals [169747]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coins and medals in original mint packaging featuring Abraham Lincoln: 2009 U. S. Mint Lincoln Bicentennial one cent proof set; four coins (2); 2009 A
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Ben Franklin Commemorative Silver Dollar Hoard  [169744]4114 - Ben Franklin Commemorative Silver Dollar Hoard [169744]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two commemorative silver dollars were made by the U. S. Mint in 2006 featuring Benjamin Franklin: one as a scientist, one as a Founding Father. In ori
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Bicentennial Coin Sets  [169745]4115 - Bicentennial Coin Sets [169745]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of sets of Bicentennial coinage from 1976. Dansco album No. 7096 complete with twelve coins: 9 copper nickel, and three silver quarters,
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Braided Hair Large Cent Collection  [170435]4116 - Braided Hair Large Cent Collection [170435]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21 Braided Hair large cents: 1838 (VG); 1840 (G); 1841 (VG); 1842 (VG); 1845 (VF); 1846 (2-F, VF); 1847 (G); 1848 (F); 1849 (2-G, VG); 1850 (2-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to w**********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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BU Mercury Dimes  [170422]4117 - BU Mercury Dimes [170422]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven BU Mercury dimes: 1940; 1941-S; 1943-S; 1944; 1944-S; 1945 (carbon spot); 1945-D; 1945-S (4).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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