"Spring Into Americana" Timed Auction (May 2023)

Auction Details

Welcome to our special May timed sale, the "Spring Into Americana" Auction! 

This two-day timed sale has 1,400 lots in over 10 collecting categories incl. Mining, Bottles, Numismatics, Stocks, Philatelic, Art, and General Americana.

It is a mix of old and new material, with many lower priced/entry-level lots and larger groups ideal for dealers, as well as some rarities that have previously been run.

The majority of the items have never been offered, including: Prag postcards & stocks; Bracken medicine bottles and stamps; coins, medals, & tokens; billhead and check collections; and much more!

*And EVERY lot starts at just $10*

Starting at $10 does not mean the collectibles are cheap, common or unwanted. What it does represent is a following of the world-wide numismatic market and of letting the bidder and collector set the prices. If the lots start cheap, then all it takes is your bid. We have so many thousands of collectors that we hope all find things to their liking. This format is the future, and we know you’ll have fun with it!

All of these lots come to us from major collections. Some of these items were offered previously, and may have been “missed” by collectors who focused on items of greater interest at the time. This sale allows for spotting these missed rarities. Also, just because an item may be less expensive, does not mean it is not rare. We offer here many “one of a kind” pieces – but the value is up to you.

This is a timed auction, so there will be no live auctioneer or audio/video feed. You can bid now up to the day each session closes. On the 13th and 14th, you will be able to log into a virtual console and bid live, just like normal. Each lot will open with an automatic timer that is reset with each live bid. Once the bidding stops and the timer runs out, the auction advances to the next lot.

So we now invite you to look through the 1,400 lots in this sale! We're sure you'll find something perfect for your collection or dealer inventory. And with $10 start prices, we expect you to bid early and bid often!

Let the bidding war begin!

~The Holabird Team~

“Spring Into Americana” Timed Auction (May 2023)

Day 1, May 13th, 2023, Lots 1000-1697
Art (1000-1047)
General Americana (1048-1568)
Geo. Sort
Misc. Categories
Newspapers
Militaria
Sports
Misc. Ephemera & Hard Goods

Philatelic (1569-1697)
Postcards
Covers & Stamps

Day 2, May 14th, 2023, Lots 2000-2715
Native Americana (2000-2014)
Cowboy (2015-2027)
Transportation (Air, Auto, Railroad, Steamer) (2028-2069)
Mining (2070-2132)
Stocks & Bonds (2133-2379)
Mining
Railroad
Misc. Categories
Bottles (2380-2541)
Numismatics (2542-2713)
Currency/Scrip
Coins
Medals
Tokens

SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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Western Letterhead Group, 20 [163132]1350 - Western Letterhead Group, 20 [163132]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 Western letterheads, c.1884-1910's, a few pictorial. Ogden, UT. Cheyenne, WY. Omaha, NE. Clayton, NM. Clovis, NM. Deming, NM. Eddy, NM. Fort ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to O*********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Assorted Letterheads [163131]1351 - Assorted Letterheads [163131]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
17 assorted letterheads, c. 1880's-1915. Memphis, TN, Mexico, Hot Springs, AR, Texarkana. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Prov...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to O*********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Imprinted RN Check Archive [164235]1352 - Imprinted RN Check Archive [164235]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 3/8" stack of imprinted RN checks c. 1875-1900. Butte, Helena, Glendale CO, Westcliffe CO, Querida CO etc. L H Hirschfield have condition...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 0***8 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Imprinted RN Check Archive [164236]1353 - Imprinted RN Check Archive [164236]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stack of about .5" imprinted RN checks c. 1877-1900. New York, Burlington VT, Clinton CT, Pittsburg PA, Spokane WA, Butte MT etc. Date: Coun...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t******2 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Better Imprinted RN Checks, 25 Different [164233]1354 - Better Imprinted RN Checks, 25 Different [164233]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
25 different better quality imprinted RN checks, c. 1870-1900. Montana, Vermont, New York, Missouri etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Cit
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Check Assortment [163429]1355 - Check Assortment [163429]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 40 checks, c. 1854-1918, some illustrated. NY, NV, OK, NM, WA etc. See photo. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to A******S for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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American Book Collector (9) [150621]1356 - American Book Collector (9) [150621]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 volumes of American Book Collector. 1954-72. Collecting of old and then new books. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: St
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i***y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biography Vols. 1-6 [63138]1357 - Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biography Vols. 1-6 [63138]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 hardcover volumes , includes many engravings and signatures of famous Americans. Date: 1889 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Biography Series (Incomplete) (5) [150626]1358 - Biography Series (Incomplete) (5) [150626]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Encyclopedia of American Biography Vol XXI-spine damaged and detached, 1925. Encyclopedia of American Biography Volume XIII 1941. Charles Kingsley Vo
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Encyclopedia of American Biography (5 Volumes) [64246]1359 - Encyclopedia of American Biography (5 Volumes) [64246]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
American Biography a New Cyclopedia, illustrated, approx. pp.360 each volume. Condition issues noted. Spine covers missing, & staining, wear on ...
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Birds of North America in Books [160531]1360 - Birds of North America in Books [160531]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains five books about birds. From the oldest book: Our Own Birds of the United States by William Bailey 1869, pp.265 heavily noted by the
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Book and Pamphlet Group [163740]1361 - Book and Pamphlet Group [163740]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 25 books and pamphlets including Montana, hooked rugs, advertising and catalogs, wildflowers, 1949 Chevrolet truck manual, 1946 Ford Times, alma
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to n*******4 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Book of Life & Character of Samuel Sullivan Cox [63414]1362 - Book of Life & Character of Samuel Sullivan Cox [63414]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardback book of Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Samuel Sullivan Cox, April 19, 1890, a representative from New York, pp.264. Slight f
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Americana Book & Pamphlet Cross-section [131281]1363 - Americana Book & Pamphlet Cross-section [131281]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About (12) pieces, includes Weiland Hardware Catalog, 1936. About (5) issues of the "Mother's Assistant," 1850's. Ringling Bros. C...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 250.00
Sold to S********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Classic Literature, Miscellaneous Books (8) [76641]1364 - Classic Literature, Miscellaneous Books (8) [76641]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This interesting lot includes: The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain; The Grafters by Francis Lynde; Three Lights from a Match by Leonard Nason; Pal
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to S********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Book / Dement's Aristography / 1st Edition. [106241]1365 - Book / Dement's Aristography / 1st Edition. [106241]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a very rare and interesting item. It is probably the first addition as it was a gift to Mrs. Jessie Wheeler, and it also has a personal note t
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Estimate : 30.00 - 75.00
Sold to c******m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Books / Encyclopedia Britannica / & Atlas. [106254]1366 - Books / Encyclopedia Britannica / & Atlas. [106254]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 24 volume set of the Encyclopedia Britannica and it comes with a book case as well. Exceptional source of information, and a wealth of knowledge. C
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Fires at Sea Books (4) [150484]1367 - Fires at Sea Books (4) [150484]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Famous Fires by Cleverly 189pp, Fire Abroad by Rush brook-Prevention and Control of Fire in Ships and Port Installations, 480pp with index. Danger Fig
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Funk & Wagnalls New Standard Encyclopedia Collection (28) [139791]1368 - Funk & Wagnalls New Standard Encyclopedia Collection (28) [139791]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
28 volumes, 1947. Small format books measuring 5 x 7 inches Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Encyclopedia Britannica [105457]1369 - Encyclopedia Britannica [105457]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19 Encyclopedia Britannica includes Micropedia & Macropedia, includes both indexes. 20 Books in all. Dedicated by permission to Jimmy Car...
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Fishing Books and Trout Art Prints [163990]1370 - Fishing Books and Trout Art Prints [163990]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 fishing books and about 50 nice vintage trout embossed art prints on heavy stock, 8x10". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: P...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******4 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Collectibles References, 7 [156192]1371 - Collectibles References, 7 [156192]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 collectible references. Whittling and Woodcarving, the Care of Historical Collections, Collecting Playing Cards, The Blunderbuss 1500-1900, Round Sh
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Collectibles References, 8 [158537]1372 - Collectibles References, 8 [158537]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chests, Cupboards, Desks & Other Pieces. Chairs, Tables, Sofas & Beds. Repairing Clocks. King's Chandelier Co. catalog. Collector's ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to n*******4 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Autograph and Manuscript References(2) and F. Remington Illustration Book [150675]1373 - Autograph and Manuscript References(2) and F. Remington Illustration Book [150675]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Books, Autographs and Manuscripts by Sotheby 1974. Autographs and Manuscripts: A Collectors Manual by Berkeley Jr. the illustrations of Frederic Remin
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Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Collecting Books, 4 [156316]1374 - Collecting Books, 4 [156316]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Army Uniforms and Equipment, 1889, 375pp. Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Davis, 103pp. Owning Western
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Collectors Books by The Smithsonian, 6 [159011]1375 - Collectors Books by The Smithsonian, 6 [159011]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 hardcover collector series book by The Smithsonian, Oriental Rugs, Furniture, Needlework, Pottery. Clocks. Miniatures. 1981 edition with lots of ill
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Early Chromolithography Books  [120349]1376 - Early Chromolithography Books [120349]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. A Tennyson Calendar for 1910 by Baron Alfred Tennyson. "Happy Days roll onward leading up to the Golden Years". In very g...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to a*********3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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IOOF Books, 40 [163260]1377 - IOOF Books, 40 [163260]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 40 IOOF books and booklets, c. 1930's-1940's. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Stuart Mackenzie Montana ...
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Kings  Handbook Of The United States [132820]1378 - Kings Handbook Of The United States [132820]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Kings Handbook of the United States planned and edited by Moses King. Text By M. F, Sweetser. Buffalo, N.Y. The Matthews-Northrup CO, Publishers.
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Letter From Directory Publishers [161569]1379 - Letter From Directory Publishers [161569]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
R. S. Polk & Company of Detroit Michigan wrote to J. M. Herndon of Virginia City concerning the compilation of the Montana Gazette and Business...
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Medical Books, Mostly Ortho (6) [150498]1380 - Medical Books, Mostly Ortho (6) [150498]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 hardcovers. Pictorial Handbook of Fracture Treatment by Compere, 1943 351pp with index, x-rays and illustrations. The Painful Low Back by Levine, 19
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George Eliot's Poetry and Other Studies [132456]1381 - George Eliot's Poetry and Other Studies [132456]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
George Eliot's Poetry and Other Studies was written by Rose E. Cleveland (President Cleveland's sister). Fourteenth Edition. Subscription Ed...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to S********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Scarce - Book on Queen Victoria [139389]1382 - Scarce - Book on Queen Victoria [139389]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 1. Rare. Hard bound book. Title: The Life of Queen Victoria. Memorial Edition. By Arthur Lawrence Merrill, B.A. In collaboration with Rev. Henr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to n*******4 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mini books in wooden frame [165233]1383 - Mini books in wooden frame [165233]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
28 books. Frame is intact, but wobbly! Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*********3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Silver Boxes Book [139384]1384 - Silver Boxes Book [139384]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardbound book. Title: Silver Boxes. By Eric Delieb. Photographs by Michael Plomer. Clarkson N. Potter, Inc., publisher. 1968. 120 pgs. 8.5 x 12 inche
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to H*****1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Gunsmoke and The Big Valley Dell Comics [159672]1385 - Gunsmoke and The Big Valley Dell Comics [159672]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dell October The Big Valley with Linda Evans and Lee Majors cover-front cover has light creases, lower pages have light chipping. Dell Dec.-Jan. Gunsm
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Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold to a****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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US President and Candidate Biographies [150045]1386 - US President and Candidate Biographies [150045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four biographies about US presidents, presidential candidates, or other political figures including the following:_x000D_ A) The First Battle:
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The Beauties of the Court of Charles II; 1852 [146953]1387 - The Beauties of the Court of Charles II; 1852 [146953]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Memoirs of the Beauties of the Court of Charles the Second with Their Portraits after Sir Peter Lely and Other Eminent Painters: Illustrating the Diar
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to L*****n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Tailspin Tommy and the Little Big Books - 14 [162662]1388 - Tailspin Tommy and the Little Big Books - 14 [162662]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fourteen books with three duplicate titles of Tailspin Tommy "from the famous newspaper strip by Hal Forrest" 13 of which were published b...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to t********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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The Old West Book Series [156290]1389 - The Old West Book Series [156290]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Old West book series published by Time-Life Books. This is a book series about the Old West and each volume focuses on a different aspect of the e
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to m*********6 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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German Chemistry Book [89956]1390 - German Chemistry Book [89956]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chemisch-Analytische Untersuchungen by Steinbeck. 56pp in German. Rebound Date: 1862 Country (if not USA): Germany State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a*********3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Theological Related Books [125143]1391 - Theological Related Books [125143]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 hardback books: Fragments, by J.J. Owen, San Francisco, The Rosenthal-Saalburg Co., 1890, approx. 260 pp; Scripture His For the Young, Volume 1, By
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American Potters & Pottery by John Ramsay Copy [160044]1392 - American Potters & Pottery by John Ramsay Copy [160044]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a researcher's copy of "American Potters & Pottery" by John Ramsay originally published in 1939. A Xerox copy. 285 pp. inc...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6****A for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Le Costume Historique by Racinet [165121]1393 - Le Costume Historique by Racinet [165121]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover Le Costume Historique by Racinet, 1888. Has a pictorial guide to symbolism in the back portion. 195pp plus tabs. 15.5x11.5". light fo...
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Rose Hartwick Thorpe and the Story of "Curfew Hall Not Ring Tonight" by James [76561]1394 - Rose Hartwick Thorpe and the Story of "Curfew Hall Not Ring Tonight" by James [76561]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Softcover, illustrated and music score and lyrics in back. Front cover and page tops water stained. Date: 1916 Country (if not USA): State: City
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 10.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Western History Books, 10 [156215]1395 - Western History Books, 10 [156215]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 Western history books. Western movies, Outlaw Trail, Culinary History, Trail Driving Days, The Settlers' West, Pictorial History and more gen...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Wild Animals of the World Book by William Bridges and Mary Baker [160535]1396 - Wild Animals of the World Book by William Bridges and Mary Baker [160535]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This hardcover book Wild Animals of the World" by William Bridges with animal portraits is by Mary Baker. 272 pp. and beautifully illustrated ...
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"Courting" Amusing Stereoviews, 30 [164371]1397 - "Courting" Amusing Stereoviews, 30 [164371]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 30 stereoviews by mostly Am. Mutoscope & Biograph Co., NY, c. 1904-24. Features ladies and men in some comical scenes related to the "...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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1860 Broadside for "A Pictorial Biography of Andrew Jackson" [128864]1398 - 1860 Broadside for "A Pictorial Biography of Andrew Jackson" [128864]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The broadside was a proposal for publishing A Pictorial Biography of Andrew Jackson, Embellished with over One Hundred Engravings from designs by Bens
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to p*******x for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Advertising Assortment Grab Bag [164019]1399 - Advertising Assortment Grab Bag [164019]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 25 advertising pieces, Dirigible Needle Book, Disneyland brochure, 10 Coca Cola paper bags, old checks etc. Date: Country (if not USA): Sta
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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