"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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Advertising Blotter Collection [163421]1400 - Advertising Blotter Collection [163421]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 18 advertising blotters. New York Life Insurance, Haynes Auto, soap, pharmacy etc. Biggest 8.5x3.5". Date: Country (if not USA): Sta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Agricultural & Farming Ephemera  [160273]1401 - Agricultural & Farming Ephemera [160273]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30. Some of the best pieces include: pictorial letterhead for Ohio Steel Barb Fence Co., Cleveland, 1886, with barb wire vignettes; pictorial b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****W for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Agricultural Hand Plow Patent, 1892 [164877]1402 - Agricultural Hand Plow Patent, 1892 [164877]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1892 agricultural hand plow patent with illustration. 12x8". Condition issues, please inspect. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Agriculture Books (9) [150494]1403 - Agriculture Books (9) [150494]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yearbook of the Department of Agriculture 1910, 1912, 1927, 1940, 1943-47, reports on meat and produce. Food and Life 1939 by USDA. Ropp's New C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******4 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Alberto Vargas Posterbook and Duane Bryers Pinup Calendars [164385]1404 - Alberto Vargas Posterbook and Duane Bryers Pinup Calendars [164385]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Alberto Vargas poster book with 2 of 6 color prints. Second binder with no posters and creases, 17x12". 3x Hilda pinup calendars by Duane Bryer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to H****e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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American Antiquarian Society Proceedings (12) [150608]1405 - American Antiquarian Society Proceedings (12) [150608]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 annual proceedings with obits, American children's books, report of the librarian, index. 1917-18, 1919, 1933, 1938-41, 1943, 1961-62, 1967, ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Ashtray Stand, Art Deco Style [125191]1406 - Ashtray Stand, Art Deco Style [125191]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cast iron ash tray stand, Art Deco ornamentation, missing the glass ash tray, but sure thing you can find one that will fit in the five-inch diameter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to H****e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Antique Button Collections; c. 1930s-40s [147322]1407 - Antique Button Collections; c. 1930s-40s [147322]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of antique buttons collected by a woman named Maudie McCullogh between the 1930s and 1940s. These small metal buttons have a variety of des
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Antique Dentist Tools, 7 [163439]1408 - Antique Dentist Tools, 7 [163439]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 antique dentist tools, about 5". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Oblong Luggage Case [109786]1409 - Oblong Luggage Case [109786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an oblong, black luggage case, approx. 30 x 9-3/4 x 5-3/4 inches, with leather straps inside and cloth pockets attached to the inside of the l
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Avon Collectible Men's After Shave Bottles [116727]1410 - Avon Collectible Men's After Shave Bottles [116727]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seventeen original Avon Bottles in original boxes, plus two without box (including cobalt blue fishing reel). These were filled with after shave, circ
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Robert Klaas Small Razor [163804]1411 - Robert Klaas Small Razor [163804]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small razor in case manufactured by Robert Klaas of Ohligo, Germany. Newspaper ads list Max Klaas as the agent selling in New York. We find listings f
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Rolls Razor; c. 1930-45 [147247]1412 - Rolls Razor; c. 1930-45 [147247]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rolls Razor Imperial No. 2 made in England by Rolls Razor Ltd., London. Nickel plated razor in original metal case. Original razor, case, and instruct
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Balfour School Award Plaque; 1930s [154688]1413 - Balfour School Award Plaque; 1930s [154688]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
School award plaque from Balfour. This plaque has six different plates with the name of the annual winner on each. It is unclear what this award was f
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Bechtel  Engineering Co. Project Books, Autographed [131481]1414 - Bechtel Engineering Co. Project Books, Autographed [131481]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two books published specifically for Bechtel Corp. based in San Francisco. The Canol Project, 1942-1944, published 1945 signed by inscription S. D. Be
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Birthday Card Scrapbook, c. 1925-35 [161516]1415 - Birthday Card Scrapbook, c. 1925-35 [161516]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black scrapbook, 12.5x11", of birthday and other cards, c. 1925-37 along with newspaper clippings. About 65 cards and a few postcards. Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to n*******4 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Boy Scout Memorabilia Collection: On My Honor [132070]1416 - Boy Scout Memorabilia Collection: On My Honor [132070]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
On my honor, I will do my duty: An entire outfit from a Boy Scout. The cap with patch. A metal piece in green case for morse code. Trusty Boy Scout kn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Vintage Boy Scouts Pennant [164846]1417 - Vintage Boy Scouts Pennant [164846]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Boy Scouts of America cloth pennant, Be Prepared. 8x17". Fading, wrinkles, needs cleaning to show its best. Date: Country (if not USA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Bracken Metal Detector Finds [162292]1418 - Bracken Metal Detector Finds [162292]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of metal detector finds by Gary Bracken. Metal label dispenser, Indian Service button, US Marshall Custodian badge, 6 button without pinback, Sp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to J********n for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Old West Finds [161243]1419 - Old West Finds [161243]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Riker box of old west finds include: a bottle top from Enterprise Mercantile Goldfield, Nevada, three merchant tokens, two large nail-spikes, bra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Pioneer Relics Group [161682]1420 - Pioneer Relics Group [161682]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wood section of Butterfield Stage Route marker from Cochise City., AZ 4x7". Ox shoe marked from Caples Lake, CA. Partial ox shoe from Donner Tr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Brady Fire Department Badge [132841]1421 - Brady Fire Department Badge [132841]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an eagle-top fireman's badge. Embossed "Brady Fire Department". Heavily worn face, bent pin back, hallmark under clasp. About ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Breastplate, Mail Chains, Helmet, and Wrist Cuffs Replicas [105459]1422 - Breastplate, Mail Chains, Helmet, and Wrist Cuffs Replicas [105459]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Breastplate, Ideal for 14th & 15th Century Re-enacting. Handmade 1.6mm thick re-enactment grade armor. Based on a surviving examples from a Cher...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to v********s.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Bullock's Department Store Founder Ephemera [135937]1423 - Bullock's Department Store Founder Ephemera [135937]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
John G. Bullock rose from a humble beginning, working as a boy of eleven in a grocery store to the Presidency of Bullock's retail stores of Sout...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Burlap Bag c1915 [135162]1424 - Burlap Bag c1915 [135162]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CMG stamped on front. Measures about 18" wide by 28" tall. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Campfire and Cooking Tool Set, 4 [162219]1425 - Campfire and Cooking Tool Set, 4 [162219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 rusty campfire and cooking tools, 25-37" long. Fork, 2x spike and curved hook. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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CDV Collection [58101]1426 - CDV Collection [58101]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eighteen. Photographers include Notman of Montreal, Cora Pearl by Disderi of London, PE Chappnis by Elliott & Fry of London, C Addison by...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to A******S for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Celluloid Advertising Notepads, Leather Pouch, card [122148]1427 - Celluloid Advertising Notepads, Leather Pouch, card [122148]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1. Notepad/booklet in excellent cond. The W.J. Mc Cahan Sugar Refining Co. Pic of woman on front and the plant on the covers. Inside art
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to M*********n for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Chickens and Egg Broadside [85144]1428 - Chickens and Egg Broadside [85144]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Smith's Egg and Hen Health Producer 22 x 13.5" broadside with 8 chickens. 0.5" hole and surrounding stain. Date: c1880-1900 Country ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to M*********n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Entertainment and Food Broadsides, 4 [150308]1429 - Entertainment and Food Broadsides, 4 [150308]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miss Mildred Ford performing Gold Fields of Nevada et. al, Dance at Windham, 2x cookie and cracker sale. 9.5x5.75'-13x10". Date: Country...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Cigar Box Labels, 19 [166113]1430 - Cigar Box Labels, 19 [166113]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19 vintage cigar box labels. 4.5x4.5" to 7x8.5". Big Five, Corona de Rosas, Montana Sport, Pony Post, Red Cloud, Dick Custer, Rosetta, Sou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Personality Cigarette Tobacco Box [163801]1431 - Personality Cigarette Tobacco Box [163801]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sealed box of Personality No. 1 Cut Cigarette Tobacco, "Worthy of It's Name," Fleming-Hall Co., Inc., New York, NY. Unbroken One and T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Tobacco Lighter Collection, 23 [164843]1432 - Tobacco Lighter Collection, 23 [164843]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
23 small vintage lighters, some with advertising. Rumin flint sales card with flint packages intact. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 0*******a for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Tobacco Ephemera Group [164823]1433 - Vintage Tobacco Ephemera Group [164823]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 40 pieces of vintage tobacco ephemera. Thompson Cigar, Tampa c. 1944 invoices, they are still in business today. About 25 oval Round Up labels,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*********3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Collectible Drinking Cups [145801]1434 - Collectible Drinking Cups [145801]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collapsible aluminum cup advertising Venus Pencils by the American Lead Pencil Company of New York. Opens to 3 inches tall. And a leather case hold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Collectors Binders [165001]1435 - Collectors Binders [165001]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 collectors 3 ring binders, folios etc. Perfect for holding items in plastic protector sheets. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Conoco New Mexico Folding Map & 1948 Montana Bus Timetable/Map  [164815]1436 - Conoco New Mexico Folding Map & 1948 Montana Bus Timetable/Map [164815]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Conoco Gasoline New Mexico folding map, c. 1921, cover 7.5x4"-edge wear, nice map folds out larger. Montana Bus Time Table, 1948 Montana Bus Ti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to m****y for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Delco Brakes Metal Sign [164814]1437 - Delco Brakes Metal Sign [164814]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 sided Original Equipment/Delco Power Brake Parts metal sign. 4x15', some edge wear. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Depression and Clear Glass [160508]1438 - Depression and Clear Glass [160508]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Depression glass-3 6"salmon colored plates and matching creamer and sugar bowl. Clear glass-dove shaped bowl 4.5x8". Matching creamer and ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Assorted US Ephemera [161716]1439 - Assorted US Ephemera [161716]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1907 Goldfield, NV JC McCormack letterhead. 1936 Buick Safety Legion card. 1914 pictorial auto business card. 1904 carriage and wagon union card. Insu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to y******e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Americana Grab Bag [161518]1440 - Americana Grab Bag [161518]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 7.5 lbs. of Americana! Angel Island State Park Report. Framed 1847 framed hand colored reptile plate, 12x9", water edge stains. Fish foss...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Americana Collection [132818]1441 - Americana Collection [132818]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes postcards of various shapes and sizes, a book of photos The Pike's Peak Region, old advertisements. Panorama of the Siege of Paris,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Americana Mix [161686]1442 - Americana Mix [161686]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pima County Bank, Tombstone, AZ 1881 RN check. Photos-Sardine Lake, unmarked lake, Cliff House and Pennsylvania oilfield stereoviews. 1910 Tombstone c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to y******e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Document Grab Bag [163426]1443 - Document Grab Bag [163426]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Document grab bag, about 30 items. Cover, billheads, receipts, Fuller Brush catalog, cards, 1903 pension letter, letters etc. See photo. Date: Coun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to m****y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Document Grab Bag [164216]1444 - Document Grab Bag [164216]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 lbs. of assorted documents, mostly early 1900's, some late 1800's. Some are creased. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to y******e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Ephemera Assortment [163768]1445 - Ephemera Assortment [163768]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assorted nice ephemera. Glenwood Golf Links score card, Ulm Ferry Boat stubs, 1913 Cunard Line menu, Bozeman pictorial receipt, several WG Clark 1898
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Ephemera Grab Bag [158529]1446 - Ephemera Grab Bag [158529]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 naval matchbook covers, Rommel's Desert Army, knife sheath with dice, Best of Barrymore, Frank Leslie's Illustrated 1884, Winchester Ball ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*******4 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Ephemera Grab Bag with 2 Montana Broadsides [163769]1447 - Ephemera Grab Bag with 2 Montana Broadsides [163769]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ephemera mix with 6x The Outlook, 1914, 1947 Chevrolet folding advertisement. Broadsides- World's Fair Cooper dip prizes, L E Cook Grocer, both ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j******g for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Ephemera Potpourri [158539]1448 - Ephemera Potpourri [158539]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Looney Tune's card set, 45 records, Pawnee Bill 3x colorful blindfolds. Dick and Sam Get the Payoff mini comic. About 15 California postcards, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Grab Bag Assortment [163092]1449 - Grab Bag Assortment [163092]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 1" torch pins, Liberty Bell medal, Las Vegas sword letter opener, 2 about .5" California gold replica coins?, dog tag, costume jewelry, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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