"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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WW 2 Photo Collection  [167323]3300 - WW 2 Photo Collection [167323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 750 mostly original WW 2 b/w photos. Some 8x10', mostly smaller. Some loose, some in albums. Ships, mess, Naval shipyard San Francisco, bo...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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East German Medals Collection w/References  [169213]3301 - East German Medals Collection w/References [169213]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection of war medals, assembled by Jerry Schimmel includes reference books. There are three Riker boxes of service medals from East Germany
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to A******S for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Springfield Combination Tool 1903 and Army Gold Star and Service Medal  [169834]3302 - Springfield Combination Tool 1903 and Army Gold Star and Service Medal [169834]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This shadowbox contains a 2nd version 1903 Springfield combination tool in used, original blued condition. It is accompanied by a 6 pointed gold thre
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Rock Island Arsenal Marked Spurs 1880s  [161279]3303 - Rock Island Arsenal Marked Spurs 1880s [161279]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a set of spurs marked "R.I.A. 1905" (Rock Island Arsenal) with original black leather straps. One spur has an inspector's mark...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Air Force Caps from Ace Manufacturing Company size 7 1/4  [169839]3304 - Air Force Caps from Ace Manufacturing Company size 7 1/4 [169839]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has three Air Force caps; a flight cap size 7 3/8, a blue service cap size 7 1/4 vintage 1960's, an Aerospace Defense cap size 7 3/8. A...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Postal Cover for Adjutant General of the Army Roger Jones  [157614]3305 - Postal Cover for Adjutant General of the Army Roger Jones [157614]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A distinguished soldier, Roger Jones comes from a family of warriors. He is the longest serving Adjutant General of the Army is U.S. history, serving
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Postal Cover for Colonel John Geary  [157611]3306 - Postal Cover for Colonel John Geary [157611]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This postal cover has a likeness of Col. Geary twenty-eighth regiment P.V. He had colorful career as a officer in the Mexican-American war where he r
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Military Forts of Calif. Real Photo Post Cards  [166401]3307 - Military Forts of Calif. Real Photo Post Cards [166401]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23. Fort Jones, Fort Ross and Fort Baker Calif. Five are not RPC's. Some amber cards. Some w/Wht borders. Six Postmarks : Fort Jones, ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Military Vehicle Preservation Association Publications   [169840]3308 - Military Vehicle Preservation Association Publications [169840]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These issues are for the military vehicle collector. There are two military vehicle publications in this lot: Army Motors vol. 1 . issue 1-4. vol. 2 i
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lackland Air Force Base 1948 Portrait  [168661]3309 - Lackland Air Force Base 1948 Portrait [168661]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Autographed portrait of basic flight training crew of Flight 2857 Squadron BP-2 at Lackland Air Force Base headquarters, indoctrination division, San
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Edward Moran Lithograph; First Recognition of the American Flag by a Foreign Government  [140815]3310 - Edward Moran Lithograph; First Recognition of the American Flag by a Foreign Government [140815]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lithograph print is thought to have been made for the original artist Edward Moran about 1898. The print is titled the "First Recognition ...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Colt 1851 Navy Revolver Third Generation Signature Series with Accessories   [170366]3311 - Colt 1851 Navy Revolver Third Generation Signature Series with Accessories [170366]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a third generation signature series Colt model 1851 Navy S/N 33261, .36 cal., NIB with original gray box. Made and distributed by Colt Blackp
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy 1st Gen. with Original Holster  [152276]3312 - Colt Model 1851 Navy 1st Gen. with Original Holster [152276]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 1st generation Colt Navy pistol S/N 91492 with a birthdate of 1859. This Navy has matching numbers however the cylinder is badly worn where
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,150.00 + 287.50BP) = 1,437.50
 
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Colt .41 caliber Double Action Model 1877 Thunderer  [155901]3313 - Colt .41 caliber Double Action Model 1877 Thunderer [155901]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Model 1877 Colt double action revolver was commonly called the "Thunderer" for its .41 caliber and bird's head style grip. This m...
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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Colt 1849 Pocket Pistol .31 cal.  [150538]3314 - Colt 1849 Pocket Pistol .31 cal. [150538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This little Colt is the model 1849 Pocket pistol in .31 cal. 6 shot, S/N 275736 with a 4 in. barrel. The serial number indicates a birthdate of 1866.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to V******y for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Quick Draw Holster for Colt Revolvers C.1890's  [169847]3315 - Quick Draw Holster for Colt Revolvers C.1890's [169847]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This commercially made holster is meant to be a conceal carry quick-draw outfit. There is a commercial model stamp of "806H" but no maker&...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Model 1842 Contract Pistol by Henry Aston &Co.  [152580]3316 - Model 1842 Contract Pistol by Henry Aston &Co. [152580]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an 1842 U.S. Ordinance contract pistol at .60 cal. made by Henry Aston of Middletown, Conn. It has a date of 1851 on the lock-plate indicating
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Potts Civil War Confederate Bayonet  [143901]3317 - Potts Civil War Confederate Bayonet [143901]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Confederate, unmarked T. A. Potts (of New Orleans) bayonet is about 17 in. overall length with a 12 in. X 3/16 in. X 1 1/4 in. blade. No scabbard
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Estimate : 3,600.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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Master Knife Cards 2U-62 A and C   [169229]3318 - Master Knife Cards 2U-62 A and C [169229]
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This collection of Master knives are complete on one display card and the other has ten knives. A total of 40 pocket knives are present. C. 1970'...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Wolf Folder Knife & Belt Buckle, Camp Saw, Dagger  [169836]3319 - Wolf Folder Knife & Belt Buckle, Camp Saw, Dagger [169836]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the wolf folder and belt buckle in a collectible presentation tin. Maker is unknown, new in the box with matching belt buckle. A Gerber foldin
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Bowie Knife I*XL Geo. Wolstenholme Washington Works   [157610]3320 - Bowie Knife I*XL Geo. Wolstenholme Washington Works [157610]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a George Wolstenholme Bowie knife made by Washington Works Sheffield, Eng. The knife is 9 in. overall length with a 5 1/2 in. blade, shaped to
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to w**********e for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Portuguese Hand Cannon c.1600's  [152592]3321 - Portuguese Hand Cannon c.1600's [152592]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Portuguese hand cannon was used to prevent unwanted boarders. At .70 cal. this would be a very persuasive deterrent against boarding pirates or e
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Start Price : 3,500.00 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Knight's Templar Sword with Carry Case C.1800's  [169846]3322 - Knight's Templar Sword with Carry Case C.1800's [169846]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Knight's Templar sword made by William Pettis, of Troy, New York late 1800's. The sword has a black lacquered wood grip worn from ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to w**********e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Ammunition (Obsolete)( in small Quantities  [169832]3323 - Ammunition (Obsolete)( in small Quantities [169832]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There is a partial box of .38 auto cartridges by Remington with seven rounds, early manufacture from Marion, Ind. Hardware; .32 cal. long Colt 8 roun
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to V******y for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Ammunition boxes Western and US Cartridge Co.  [168247]3324 - Ammunition boxes Western and US Cartridge Co. [168247]
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This lot includes an empty vintage US Cartridge Co. ammo box of .410 ga. full brass cartridges (1874-1927). US Cartridge was the industrial child of B
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ammunition Sales-Hardware Store  St. Louis & Virginia City, Montana  [168244]3325 - Ammunition Sales-Hardware Store St. Louis & Virginia City, Montana [168244]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot holds three letters regarding hardware and ammunition, with one check from Meacham Arms Co. in St. Louis. Please see photo for details.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Coonan Zombie Triple Threat Neutralizing Kit  [169838]3326 - Coonan Zombie Triple Threat Neutralizing Kit [169838]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This triple threat assault kit is strong enough to kill zombies for breakfast, werewolves, and vampires. You can now walk the streets of London after
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to b********t.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Lee 12 ga. Reloading Kits (2)  [169833]3327 - Lee 12 ga. Reloading Kits (2) [169833]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These two Lee 12 ga. reloading kits are used, with enough tools to reload small volumes of handloaded specialty ammunition. In an era where lead can n
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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12 gauge Shotgun Roll Crimp Tools   [168246]3328 - 12 gauge Shotgun Roll Crimp Tools [168246]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This set contains two bench mounted roll crimp tools for 12 ga. shotgun. These are early 1880's style reloading tools that predate the Mec relo...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ballard Rifles, Rimfire Rifleman Books & Taft's Sportsman's Guide for Washington State  [168248]3329 - Ballard Rifles, Rimfire Rifleman Books & Taft's Sportsman's Guide for Washington State [168248]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection of books for the outdoorsman have been long out of print but the areas hunted, fished, and techniques to shooting have not changed. ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Firearms Books Winchester, Mauser, Walter and More  [169841]3330 - Firearms Books Winchester, Mauser, Walter and More [169841]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The first book is the "Walther Pistols and Mauser Rifle and Pistols" by W. B. Smith 199, pp. 236 in very good condition hardcover gold edg...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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License Plate, US Forces in Germany  [170053]3331 - License Plate, US Forces in Germany [170053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Forces in Germany 1960 license plate. Some rust, please inspect. Germany 1960
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Hood Ornaments & Axle Grease Caps  [170280]3332 - Hood Ornaments & Axle Grease Caps [170280]
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Lot of 33. 1. Vintage hood ornaments : 1931 Chief Pontiac brass radiator screw cap, 52 Chrysler wings, 50 Pontiac hood, 50s are Dodge Ram Power Wag
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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License Plates, California (5)  [170056]3333 - License Plates, California (5) [170056]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 different vintage California license plates. 1941 with 1942 top plate. 1940. 1938. 2x 1968. Motorcycle-1968 and 1970 plus Dudley Perkins mostly inta
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******d for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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License Plate Pairs, 4 California  [170182]3334 - License Plate Pairs, 4 California [170182]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 matched pairs of California license plates. 1947, 2x 1963-1 pair dented, rough condition. Blue early 1970's. Some rust present, please inspect...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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License Plate: California World's Fair 1939  [170055]3335 - License Plate: California World's Fair 1939 [170055]
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Large 1939 California World's Fair license plate. 6x14". Light rust. California 1939
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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License Plates, California (2)  [170090]3336 - License Plates, California (2) [170090]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Single black and gold 1951 California license plate with 1953 lower right corner plate. Light rust and some exposed metal. California 1951 &a...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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License Plates, California Matched Pair, 1963  [169965]3337 - License Plates, California Matched Pair, 1963 [169965]
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Matched pair of California black and gold license plates with 63 stamping. Original paint. Some bends, rust and gold paint loss on 1 plate. Calif
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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License Plates, 3 Nebraska Pairs  [170184]3338 - License Plates, 3 Nebraska Pairs [170184]
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3 matched pairs of Nebraska license plates. 1960, 2x 1969. Some rust, please inspect. Nebraska
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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License Plates, Nebraska (7)  [170054]3339 - License Plates, Nebraska (7) [170054]
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7 Nebraska license plates, regular, farm, farm truck and D. 1939,1938, 1948, 2x 1960, 1966, 1972. Some rust and dents, please inspect. Nebraska
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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License Plate Collection, South Dakota  [170185]3340 - License Plate Collection, South Dakota [170185]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of South Dakota license plates. 1933, 1934, 1936, 3x 1938, 2x 1939, 3x 1940, 2x 1945, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1956,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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License Plates, South Dakota Matched Pair  [170093]3341 - License Plates, South Dakota Matched Pair [170093]
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Matched pair of 1941 South Dakota passenger car license plates. Some rust and bends. South Dakota 1941
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 500.00
 
 
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License Plates, South Dakota Truck Set 1934  [170091]3342 - License Plates, South Dakota Truck Set 1934 [170091]
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Matched pair of 1934 South Dakota truck license plates with central "T". Some bends and rust. South Dakota 1934
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
 
 
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License Plates, South Dakota Truck Set 1941  [170092]3343 - License Plates, South Dakota Truck Set 1941 [170092]
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Matched pair of 1941 South Dakota truck license plates with central "T". Some rust on both. South Dakota 1941
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
 
 
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License Plates,South Dakota Matched Pairs (3)  [170057]3344 - License Plates,South Dakota Matched Pairs (3) [170057]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Matched pairs of South Dakota license plates. 1936, 3x 1937-1 pair very rusty, 1968, 1975. Some rust, please inspect. South Dakota
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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License Plates: 6 singles  [170094]3345 - License Plates: 6 singles [170094]
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6 single South Dakota license plates. Yellow 1933 and 1935, red 1936, black 1941 and 1946, green 1965. Condition varies, most have rust. Please inspec
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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License Plates, 60  [168418]3346 - License Plates, 60 [168418]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 60 vintage license plates with related collector magazines and guide book. c. 1927-90's. Montana, Washington, various Canada etc. 22 lbs.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Canadian Pacific Express Money Order Enamel Sign  [168560]3347 - Canadian Pacific Express Money Order Enamel Sign [168560]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 sided blue/white original Canadian Pacific Express Money Order enamel sign. 3x24". No maker. Enamel loss at 2 side holes and lower edge from ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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United States Express Enamel Sign  [156227]3348 - United States Express Enamel Sign [156227]
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Cobalt single sided enamel sign. United States Express/Money Orders/For Sale Here. Date unknown. Partial maker on bottom, 13???29 Arch St, Phila. &...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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American Express Metal Money Order Sign  [168131]3349 - American Express Metal Money Order Sign [168131]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice original embossed American Express Money Order/Foreign Drafts/Travelers Cheques etc. red metal sign in wood frame. Sign 27.25x19", frame 3...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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