"Raise a Glass to Yesteryear" 2023 August Auction

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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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Automobile Enthusiasts Books (3)  [169845]2100 - Automobile Enthusiasts Books (3) [169845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three car books. The first is "Those Wonderful Automobiles" by Floyd Clymer 1953 pp.214 1953, hardcover with a DJ tear. Young Floyd sold c...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Automobile Storage Battery  Care and Repair Book   [169844]2101 - Automobile Storage Battery Care and Repair Book [169844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By O.A. Witte 1920. This book covers the care and repair of the automobile storage battery; a third edition published in 1920 by O.A. Witte. The lead-
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Automotove Engineer's Booklet: Chevrolet Corvette   [169216]2102 - Automotove Engineer's Booklet: Chevrolet Corvette [169216]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Engineering Achievements Booklet for 1956 by Chief Engineer Ed Cole and more. This paperback engineering booklet introduces the 1956 Corvette is in ex
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Automobile Owner's Manual: Ford Model 85 & Dodge Bro. Senior   [169227]2103 - Automobile Owner's Manual: Ford Model 85 & Dodge Bro. Senior [169227]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are two original owner's manual reference books. A Ford model 85 owner's manual for 1937. In fair condition. The second book is a Dodg...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Automobile Service Manuals: Jeep & Willys w/Army & Air Force  [169224]2104 - Automobile Service Manuals: Jeep & Willys w/Army & Air Force [169224]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of service manuals for early Jeep 1947 and Willys-Overland 1/4 ton models. Some service booklets are Army and Air Force manuals.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Jeep & Willeys-Overland Books & Mechanic's Manuals  [169842]2105 - Jeep & Willeys-Overland Books & Mechanic's Manuals [169842]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There is an envelope with the Willys-Overland owner's manual 4X4 75 dated 1952 with envelope. a Mechanic's Manual for the Willys-Overland da...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Automotive Sales Literature + 72 Cadillac Manual   [169222]2106 - Automotive Sales Literature + 72 Cadillac Manual [169222]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has Cadillac sales literature from 1955 to 1985; most years covered. Including a 1972 owner's manual, original case and protecto-plate....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Automobile Literature, Mostly Cadillac   [168837]2107 - Automobile Literature, Mostly Cadillac [168837]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly Cadillac dealer brochures, dealer sales material, mostly c. 1980's. Also 1954 Lincoln and older Cadillac and classic car books. About 40 ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******4 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Automobile Magazines: Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club Bulletin   [169228]2108 - Automobile Magazines: Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club Bulletin [169228]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Magazines. The early issues are referred to as "foolscap sheets" bulletin #23, 1963-bullet...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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British Service Manuals for MG-TD and Jaguar E Type  [169843]2109 - British Service Manuals for MG-TD and Jaguar E Type [169843]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains two service manuals; one for the MG -TD and TF models dated 1955; hardcover fair to good condition, water stained. The second book c
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to S********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Automotive Magazine & Manuals: British- Rolls-Royce & MG  [169221]2110 - Automotive Magazine & Manuals: British- Rolls-Royce & MG [169221]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot features 37 issues of Sacred Octagon Magazine, the bi-monthly periodical for the MG motor car; all between 1990-1997. There are 10 issues MG
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Automobile Catalogs: Harrah's Collection & Duesenberg Sales  [169223]2111 - Automobile Catalogs: Harrah's Collection & Duesenberg Sales [169223]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22 page sales book is a reproduction of the original Duesenberg catalog, by Old Cars of Iola, Wisc. Duesenberg built cars from 1926 to 1937. Duesenber
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Estimate : 120.00 - 260.00
Sold to t*********6 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Automobile Collector Books and Magazines, 20  [168835]2112 - Automobile Collector Books and Magazines, 20 [168835]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 car collector books and magazines. Porsche, Ford, GM, Dodge, Jeep, Mercedes Benz etc. About 30 lbs.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Cavallino Magazine Collection 1978-2020  [169205]2113 - Cavallino Magazine Collection 1978-2020 [169205]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of Cavallino Magazines; the magazine for Ferrari enthusiasts. There are 213 copies of this magazine from 1978 to issue #236 in 2020. Ther
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Motorcycle Magazines (27)  [169848]2114 - Motorcycle Magazines (27) [169848]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are 27 issues of "Cycle Magazine" from Jan. 1951 to 1969 with an emphasis on 1951-1953. Now you can read about motorcycle speed reco...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Out Look Magazines (40)  [164862]2115 - Out Look Magazines (40) [164862]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 40 unbound issues of The Outlook, c. 1910's to 1920's, and 2x The Literary Digest. Interesting covers include Yellowstone, Save the Re...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Newspapers -Unique & Sometimes Humorous (5)  [119384]2116 - Newspapers -Unique & Sometimes Humorous (5) [119384]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here are two decades of interesting and sometimes humorous news and human interest items contained in five newspapers. Starting with a 1944 publicatio
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Express Gazette, 3, c. 1892  [168765]2117 - Express Gazette, 3, c. 1892 [168765]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 c. 1892 Express Gazettes. Articles on Worlds Fair transportation, Adams Express, Dalton Gang Robbery, largest gold brick ever made etc. Vertically f
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Contra Costa Gazette Newspaper Bound Archives (2)  [170065]2118 - Contra Costa Gazette Newspaper Bound Archives (2) [170065]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Archived editions of the Contra Costa Gazette from the late 1800s. These volumes measure 26"x 20" and are rather heavy. They are coffee ta...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Weekly Placer Herald, 1852-1853  [168845]2119 - Weekly Placer Herald, 1852-1853 [168845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare bound issues of The Weekly Placer Herald, starting with volume 1, #1, 1852-53.This is not digitized in California Newspaper Project. There a
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to t******s for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Babe Egan Photos and Ephemera  [168277]2120 - Babe Egan Photos and Ephemera [168277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 15 Babe Egan and her Hollywood Redheads photos in various smaller sizes, some signed by band members, 4 programs and other ephemera, c. 1929. Ba
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t******s for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Coin Operated Machines Ephemera Group  [168275]2121 - Coin Operated Machines Ephemera Group [168275]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice illustrated group of about 40 c. 1900-35 coin operated machines items including catalogs, many cutouts-some of which are colorful, and some quack
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Standard OIl Letterheads, 1877 (2)  [168281]2122 - Standard OIl Letterheads, 1877 (2) [168281]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Standard Oil letterheads c. 1877 to Henry Elling from Pittsburgh office with a mention of their New York office. Signed by E S Goodwin. One letter h
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Farm Equipment Letterheads (40)  [168307]2123 - Farm Equipment Letterheads (40) [168307]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 40 farm equipment letterheads, some pictorial. c. 1878-1919. Plows, wagons, grain drills etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to O*********n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Hardware Billhead and Letterhead Group  [168306]2124 - Hardware Billhead and Letterhead Group [168306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 40 c. 1871-1910 hardware store billheads and letterheads, some pictorial. Many categories of hardware-handles, tools, rope,lumber, cutlery, saws
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to O*********n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Major US Company Covers and Letterhead Group  [168287]2125 - Major US Company Covers and Letterhead Group [168287]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 18 major US company covers, promos and letterheads, some pictorial, c. 1891-1941. Goodyear Tire, Cream of Wheat, Proctor & Gamble, Swift, ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to O*********n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Western Corner Advertising Covers & Marketing Collection (50)  [168312]2126 - Western Corner Advertising Covers & Marketing Collection (50) [168312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 Western corner advertising covers with marketing contents, c. 1878-1907, to S R Buford, Virginia City, MT. Fruit, grain, H L Griffin, fruit,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to O*********n for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Corner Advertising Covers w/Contents, Some Illustrated (44)  [168285]2127 - Corner Advertising Covers w/Contents, Some Illustrated (44) [168285]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 44 c. 1880-1907 corner advertising covers with contents, some are illustrated letterheads. Postum Cereal "It Makes Red Blood", W H C...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to O*********n for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Advertising Covers & Contents (30)  [168311]2128 - Advertising Covers & Contents (30) [168311]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 30 advertising covers with contents, c. 1889-1906, to S R Buford, Virginia City, MT. H L Griffin, Palm Letter, Singer Bros., Mitchell Lewis, H W
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to O*********n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Ice Cream Shop Cardboard Advertising Hoard (80)  [168336]2129 - Ice Cream Shop Cardboard Advertising Hoard (80) [168336]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lots of cardboard ice cream shop advertising pieces. About 15-20 different designs. Sundaes, shakes, cakes, floats, ice cream etc. Perhaps 80 items to
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t******s for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Utah Advertisements & Ephemera  (35)  [168103]2131 - Utah Advertisements & Ephemera (35) [168103]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 35 Utah product advertisements, checks, advertising covers, pricelists, letterheads. Fruit, gum, syrup, cheese cutter, vegetables etc. c. late 1
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to O*********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Wagon and Farm Equipment Advertising Ephemera (22)  [168102]2132 - Wagon and Farm Equipment Advertising Ephemera (22) [168102]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 22 c. 1800's wagon and farm equipment advertising ephemera items, many pictorial and some with color. jeanesville Iron Works, Mitchell &am...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to O*********n for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Americana & Advertising Art Prints & Calendars  [166832]2133 - Americana & Advertising Art Prints & Calendars [166832]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mix of wall art and calendars. 2x Exchange National Bank 1978 Happy Birthday. 4x Artists of the West, Colorado Springs posters. 1969 Union Pacific Rai
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Shrader's Shoe for Women Advertising Calendar, c. 1905  [170039]2134 - Shrader's Shoe for Women Advertising Calendar, c. 1905 [170039]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. December 1905 framed double mat diecut Shrader's $2.50 Shoe for Women, Los Angeles, Cal. advertising calendar. Frame 15.75x18". Calif...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to c******y for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Montgomery Ward Catalogs, 4, c. 1920's  [168994]2135 - Montgomery Ward Catalogs, 4, c. 1920's [168994]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 original Montgomery Ward catalogs, c. 1922-25. Featuring clothing of the day, musical instruments, car parts, gun, furniture, just about anything yo
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to k****g for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Brunswick and Roma Early Billiard Catalog  [167806]2136 - Brunswick and Roma Early Billiard Catalog [167806]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early undated Brunswick and Roman Manufacturing billiard catalog, likely 19th century. Mostly prices, a few product illustrations. 75x5.25", co...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to O*********n for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Sales Pamphlets (20)   [168104]2137 - Sales Pamphlets (20) [168104]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 small sales pamphlets c. 1870's. Wedgewood dishware, wire, crackers,biscuit, tents, coats, chimneys, skating shoes, farm plow etc. Most...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to O*********n for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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California Foods and Goods Pricelists  [168107]2138 - California Foods and Goods Pricelists [168107]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 40 California pricelists, mostly 1800's. Grape sugar, fruits, pickles, honey, jam, tea, fish etc. California c. 1800s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to O*********n for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Pioneer Woolen Factory Letterhead & Price Lists-RARE!  [168280]2139 - Pioneer Woolen Factory Letterhead & Price Lists-RARE! [168280]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1881 pictorial letterhead from Pioneer Woolen Factory. Also 2 small booklet price lists c. 1877 and similar Oregon City Woolen price list. Intere
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to O*********n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Omaha Food Pricelists (25)  [168181]2140 - Omaha Food Pricelists (25) [168181]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 25 c. 1800's food pricelists from Omaha, NE based distributors. Omaha was a major food distributing hub in the US during this period. G H ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to O*********n for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Armour Packing Price Lists (18)  [168106]2141 - Armour Packing Price Lists (18) [168106]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 18 Armour Packing pictorial pricelists c. 1890's. Armour is still in business today. "Armour & Company was an American company an...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*******n for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Island Creek Stores Complete Coupon Books (52)  [168412]2142 - Island Creek Stores Complete Coupon Books (52) [168412]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 52 complete coupon books from Island Creek Stores in Holden, WV. Coupons from 1c to $1. Holden West Virginia
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*********3 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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East Coast Pricelists  [168180]2143 - East Coast Pricelists [168180]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 55 mostly East Coast pricelists and some covers from the 1800's. Tailoring, fence, publishing, food, safety razor, fish, animal remedies, ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to O*********n for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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California Fruit Can Labels, 25 lbs-Great Variety!  [166716]2144 - California Fruit Can Labels, 25 lbs-Great Variety! [166716]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great variety of mostly California fruit can labels, about 2000 weighing 25 lbs. Colfax, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Ukiah, Victor etc.
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Fruit Crate Labels, 23 lbs.  [166713]2145 - Fruit Crate Labels, 23 lbs. [166713]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 1000 fruit crate labels with many nice varieties. Mexico, Washington, California. 23 lbs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Fruit Crate Labels, 25 lbs  [166715]2146 - Fruit Crate Labels, 25 lbs [166715]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 1400 fruit crate labels weighing 25 lbs. Mexico, Oregon, Washington, California.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Vegetable Can Label Hoard, 3200  [166703]2147 - Vegetable Can Label Hoard, 3200 [166703]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hoard of about 3200 vegetable can labels. Wayne sauerkraut, peas, wax beans, lima beans and more. About 4.25x13". 21 lbs. This is a lot of lab...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******4 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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US & Canada Fruit Crate & Can Labels, 30 lbs  [166711]2148 - US & Canada Fruit Crate & Can Labels, 30 lbs [166711]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 2500 fruit and vegetable crate and mostly can labels from Canada, Northern California, Washington, New York, Virginia and Oregon. 30 lbs.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to n*******4 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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American Ephemera Cross Section  [168557]2149 - American Ephemera Cross Section [168557]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A wide cross section of American ephemera. Humboldt County warrants, covers, Viet Nam war demolition cards, stocks, coffee ration book holders, 1887 N
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to O*********n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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