"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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Palimpsest, 4 Vols. [150250]1120 - Palimpsest, 4 Vols. [150250]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 hardcovers, The Palimpsest, 1926, 1931, 1957, 1958. First church in Iowa, Hobo Convention, The Fur Trade, The Sioux and more. Date: Country (if n
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Jeweler's Seal, Galena, Kansas [145847]1121 - Jeweler's Seal, Galena, Kansas [145847]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stamp of B. F. Russell jeweler. B. F. Russell was listed as a jeweler and optician at 609 Main Street in the Galena phone book 1929. Date: c1929 Cou
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to R*******0 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Secondary School Autograph Albums (2) [141536]1122 - Secondary School Autograph Albums (2) [141536]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 small books that belonged to Jeannette Brummer 1887-1889 during her schooling in New Orleans. First Album is a 3" x 5.25" needl...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*********8 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Van Doorn and Baldwin Ad Piece [125189]1123 - Van Doorn and Baldwin Ad Piece [125189]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Compliments of Van Doorn and Baldwin, Dealers in Crockery, Glass, and Silver Ware, Wall Papers, Window Shades, Refrigerators, House Furnishing Goods,
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Smith's Egg Broadside [85178]1124 - Smith's Egg Broadside [85178]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Smith's Egg and Hen Health Producer 22 x 13.5" broadside with 8 chickens Date: c1880-1900 Country (if not USA): State: Massachusetts C...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to k******H for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Three Diplomas to Make You Look Smart [140556]1125 - Three Diplomas to Make You Look Smart [140556]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three mounted diplomas from various institutions of higher learning. Fool your friends and put them on your office wall. They'll be amazed....an...
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Declaration of Intention(Citizenship), 1867 [163434]1126 - Declaration of Intention(Citizenship), 1867 [163434]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1867 Michigan Declaration of Intention, for US citizenship, forever renouncing the King of Prussia. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Michigan
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********p for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Minnesota Territorial Pioneers Badge [124074]1127 - Minnesota Territorial Pioneers Badge [124074]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Badge with brass pin and fringe at bottom, 3 inches wide, 7 inches long. Picture of a Conestoga wagon "To Minnesota" in a circle with Minn...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Mississippi Valley Historical Assoc. 7 Vols [150289]1128 - Mississippi Valley Historical Assoc. 7 Vols [150289]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 hardcovers with TOC. 1909, 1912-13, 1915-18, 1918-21, 1913-15 spine detached, 1916, 1923-24. Asa Whitney, Missouri earthquakes, Dutch in early Kentu
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Missouri State Fair Ribbons (3); 1918 [153125]1129 - Missouri State Fair Ribbons (3); 1918 [153125]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First, second, and third premium ribbons from the Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, 1918. Each ribbon is about 11 inches long. Red, white, and blue with g
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Blaine County, Montana Survey Map of 1949 [146842]1130 - Blaine County, Montana Survey Map of 1949 [146842]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Surveyor's map of Blaine County, Montana dated March 6, 1949. C. R. Noyes, County Surveyor, signed by John H. Stephens, Chairman, Blaine County ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******4 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Butte City Water Imprinted RN Check Hoard [164230]1131 - Butte City Water Imprinted RN Check Hoard [164230]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 7/8' stack of better quality Butte City Water imprinted RN checks c. 1901. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Butte P...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to t******2 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Ley's Jeweler's Check Hoard [166111]1132 - Ley's Jeweler's Check Hoard [166111]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hundreds of checks from Ley's Jeweler's in Butte. c. 1900's-30's. Most wrapped in original paper bundles with string. Date: Count...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Miner's Union Newspaper Checks [151181]1133 - Miner's Union Newspaper Checks [151181]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miner's Union newspaper checks Montana Labor News out of Butte, Montana. Dated c. 1940. Over two dozen. Hole punched as paid. Date: Country (...
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First National Bank of Butte Printers Proof Letter of Credit [164892]1134 - First National Bank of Butte Printers Proof Letter of Credit [164892]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 4pp First National Bank of Butte printers proof unissued credit letter. c. 1900's. .5" crease tear. Date: Country (if not USA): S...
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John B Stetson Receipt, 1909 [164821]1135 - John B Stetson Receipt, 1909 [164821]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1909 John B Stetson receipt, Philadelphia to Butte MT. Payment of $299, probably for hats. 5.25x7.75", creases and small hole. Date: Country...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Polk's Butte City Directory, 1895 [139616]1136 - Polk's Butte City Directory, 1895 [139616]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
R.L. Polk & Co.'s Butte City Directory, 1895. Includes alphabetical and classified indexes of businesses and individuals. Business advertise...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a**********t for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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William Berkin Centenarian Photo [164876]1137 - William Berkin Centenarian Photo [164876]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1926 William Berkin Centenarian photo, 8x6". From an era when living to 100 was uncommon. He was a machinist, steamship engineer, miner, Indian...
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Pauline J Baker Diaries and Life Journals, c. 1930-80 [165002]1138 - Pauline J Baker Diaries and Life Journals, c. 1930-80 [165002]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of diaries and life journals of Pauline J Baker of Divide, Montana and other Baker family members. 19 small volumes, c. 1930-80. Date: Countr
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******4 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Helena City Directories (3) [139568]1139 - Helena City Directories (3) [139568]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three volumes of Polk's Helena City Directory for 1941-42, 1944, and 1947. Each volume contains an alphabetical directory of business concerns a...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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