"Spring Into Americana" Timed Auction (May 2023)

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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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Wells Fargo Postal History Collection [162734]1640 - Wells Fargo Postal History Collection [162734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. 1) Mokelumne Hill. M Gradwohl dry goods stamp on reverse. 2) Dated 1885 San Francisco to Virginia City. STRONG strike!!! 3) Santa Cruz exp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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American Express Money Package Label on Cover [161442]1641 - American Express Money Package Label on Cover [161442]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Label is on upside down. From Dubuque, Iowa. Addressed to William A Knowelton agent Rockford Illinois. Corner advertising for CWG Joerns, Attorney at
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********t for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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US Stamps with Wells Fargo/Express Cancels, 8 [164319]1642 - US Stamps with Wells Fargo/Express Cancels, 8 [164319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 US stamps with Wells Fargo and Express cancels. #65 3c Well's Fargo Express Co cancel, #26 3c with Wells Fargo cancel, #35 1c with Wells Fargo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Nice Selection of Various Express Adhesives [162619]1643 - Nice Selection of Various Express Adhesives [162619]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nicely presented ñ see photo. 1) Merchants Union Express from Sedalia, Mo. 2) Southern Express Company from Savannah, Ga. 3) Forwarded by the A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*******8 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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US Stamp A27 Varieties, 7 [164311]1644 - US Stamp A27 Varieties, 7 [164311]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Stamp A27 10c with 7 varieties. COA from William T Crowe for stamp on lower right with New Orleans double circle cancel. Date: Country (if not U
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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A29 24 Cent Varieties, 3 [164262]1645 - A29 24 Cent Varieties, 3 [164262]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 different cancels on A29. Gray on left has a center crease, brown in center has left side chip issues. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Cit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Two Different 24c United States Stamps on Covers [162733]1646 - Two Different 24c United States Stamps on Covers [162733]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both addressed to England. Both are A29. One had a stamp on back that says London SW 63. The other has an unusual additional 3c red stamp. Both are c1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Pair of A33 Stamps [164263]1647 - Pair of A33 Stamps [164263]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of A33 15c stamps. The one on right has very good centering. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Collecti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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US Stamps, A44, A45, A46, 20 Total [164307]1648 - US Stamps, A44, A45, A46, 20 Total [164307]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 US stamps, with varieties. 3x A44 1c . 9x A45 2c, brown to orange shades with various cancels. 8xA46 3c, blue and other interesting cancels. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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US Stamp A52 With Fancy Cancel [164310]1649 - US Stamp A52 With Fancy Cancel [164310]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US stamp A52 24c with fancy cancel. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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US Stamps, A55 Varieties with Fancy Cancels, 9 [164309]1650 - US Stamps, A55 Varieties with Fancy Cancels, 9 [164309]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9x A55 5c varieties with fancy cancels including bullseye, blue star and more. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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US #70b Stamp [164026]1651 - US #70b Stamp [164026]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#70b with COA from William T Crowe. Diagonal center crease and small tear on bottom left center. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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US Stamp #183 with Rare US Mail Cancel [164303]1652 - US Stamp #183 with Rare US Mail Cancel [164303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare US #183 2c with fancy vermillion US Mail cancel. Off center. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Collecti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to w**********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Regular Issue Series Stamps, 1902-03, 18 [164051]1653 - Regular Issue Series Stamps, 1902-03, 18 [164051]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Complete set of mostly mint issue of 1902-03, 1c to $5. Imperforate issue of 1906-08 and perforated issue of 1903-06. On album page. Date: Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Trans Mississippi Stamp Group, 10 [164022]1654 - Trans Mississippi Stamp Group, 10 [164022]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 Trans Mississippi stamps. 50c has condition issues. See photo. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Collecti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Trans-Mississippi Expo Series, 8 [164240]1655 - Trans-Mississippi Expo Series, 8 [164240]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 Trans-Mississippi 1898 stamps. 1c to $1, 293 is missing. Mint, most had a hinge. Nicely centered. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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US Envelope Stamp Collection, 47 [164054]1656 - US Envelope Stamp Collection, 47 [164054]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 47 envelope stamps from 1c to 15c, mostly older. See photos. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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US Revenue Stamp Group, 26 [164044]1657 - US Revenue Stamp Group, 26 [164044]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of 26 US revenue stamps including #R42a, R89a pair, R25c, R25b pair, R115, and several stock transfers. Date: Country (if not USA): St
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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US Stamp Assortment, 31 [164045]1658 - US Stamp Assortment, 31 [164045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
31 cancelled stamps including treasury, war dept., dept. of state, post office dept., postage due and parcel post. Date: Country (if not USA): St
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to l*******s for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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US Stamps with Early  "Paid" Cancels, 9 [164318]1659 - US Stamps with Early "Paid" Cancels, 9 [164318]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 early US stamps with "Paid" cancels. #158 3c with red paid, #159 6c with black paid. Also 2x 1c, 1x 2c, 3x 3c, 1x 5c. Date: Country ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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