The Big Bonanza Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Numismatics, Americana (March 2023)

Auction Details

Welcome to The Big Bonanza Auction!
 
This is our first live sale since the world-record breaking second (and final) SS Central America Shipwreck Artifacts Auction, which took place on March 4th & 5th, 2023. Virtual catalogs for the SSCA sales are still available on our website and include numerous research essays and articles. We’d sincerely like to thank all who participated and contributed to these historic two auctions!
 
Out of the ocean and back onto land, we’re pleased to present the phenomenal Big Bonanza Auction! This is a 4-day sale encompassing over 2,000 lots in over a dozen collecting categories.
 
Since this auction features Part I of the best Comstock mining collection ever to hit the market, we chose an auction name that honors the “Big Bonanza” ore discovery of 1873 in Virginia City, Nevada!
 
In addition to the Comstock collection, this sale is supplemented by rarities from the Gary Bracken Collection; the Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum Collection; the Joe Elcano Nevada Collection; the Chunlin Zhu Mineral Collection; as well as others.
 
HIGHLIGHTS
 
*The Comstock Collection, Part I*
We’re honored to have been chosen to sell this lifetime Nevada and Comstock Collection. This collection will be sold in multiple parts. Part I, in this sale, focuses on mining stock certificates, ore specimens, ephemera, and publications. Each of these groups includes spectacular items!
 
Within the group of ephemera are pieces dating back to very beginning of the Comstock mining rush. This includes an 1859 mining deed for the Ophir claim, signed by Judge Walsh and mentioning the original discovers. We’re calling this the “Comstock Founding Fathers” mining deed (Lot 4204), and it is truly worthy of the most advanced private or institutional collection. Or see the 1860 illustrated “Wash-Oh!” lettersheet (Lot 4205) with a spectacular cartoon highlighting the dangers of mining stock speculation! Or an 1859 letter (Lot 4206) mentioning some of the first ore Comstock assays!
 
This collection also features hundreds of Comstock checks with great rarities, revenue types, and key autographs represented. Included in this group is the Chollar-Potosi RN check with violet stamp (Lot 4151), the rarest of all Nevada revenue checks!
 
The ore collection includes high grade gold and silver specimens from key Comstock mines, including the Crown Point, Chollar, California, Gould & Curry, Hale & Norcross, and Ophir. Many are from the famous Gottschalk Ore Collection, with original labels.
 
The stock certificate section is phenomenal, with key autograph pieces and dozens of territorial pieces including perhaps the earliest Comstock mining stock ever issued! It also features 1870s-80s stocks from the key major mines, which can sometimes be even rarer than territorial pieces.
 
Part I will grab the attention of the Comstock and Nevada mining collecting community worldwide. And stay tuned for more items from this collection in different categories coming up in future sales!
 
*The Gary Bracken Collection, Part V*
We’re thrilled to offer more great collectibles from the lifetime collection of Oklahoma lawyer Gary Bracken. This auction features a large Philatelic offering, including US and foreign covers and lettersheets, ultra rare stamps, and express covers. Also from the Bracken Collection: rare items from the famous 101 Ranch including a beaded gun belt (Lot 4017) and original advertising posters; a Buffalo Bill CDV (Lot 4020); Colorado bottles, stocks, and ephemera including a fantastic Baby Doe Tabor Archive (Lot 1238); Native American pottery, and more.
 
*The Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum Collection*
A new round of rarities from this fantastic Arizona collection. This sale includes: artifacts from Western forts in Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, and Wyoming; rare 19th-century ammunition and antique firearms incl. a Confederate revolver and Winchester rifles; and Civil War militaria.
 
*Railroadiana*
A brand new batch of railroad and steamer passes from a private collection. Many feature great vignettes. These are always a huge hit with our collectors; this is a robust collecting community! A key piece is a Central Pacific pass signed by Collis P. Huntington (Lot 1009), one of the “Big Four.” And if you have a collection of passes you’re ready to sell, please consider our auction house; we’re setting records!
 
*Numismatics*
This section includes a new group of very rare Nevada national banknotes (Elko, Ely, Reno); liberty war bonds; US gold coins and coin collections; California and Nevada medals; and more.

*American Bank Note Co. (& Other Engravers) Printers Plate Collection*
The start of a major offering, this sale features rare printers plates from the American Bank Note Company and other engravers. These plates were used for currency and stocks/bonds. Plates are lotted in both the Stock & Currency Sections in the catalog. This collection has not come to market before and should generate huge excitement with our numismatic & stock collectors!
 
*Native Americana*
The Native Americana section in this sale is strong! In addition to pottery from the Bracken Collection, this section has arrowheads, beadwork and clothing, Sioux peace pipes, cradleboards, and jewelry.
 
*Mining & Minerals*
This category is dominated by the previously-mentioned Comstock Collection, but also includes California assay ephemera, mining documents from Colorado and Montana, mineral and fossil specimens from the Chunlin Zhu Collection, and mining artifacts.
 
*General Americana*
A nice group of ephemera from Western states (particularly California, Colorado, Montana, and Nevada) incl. rare West Coast directories and Gold Rush checks & exchanges; plus sub-categories such as art, jewelry, gaming, political collectibles, and sports. The sports category includes historic letters from baseball legend Connie Mack! And much more…
 
Please be sure to use the Keyword Search Tool on our website (holabirdamericana.com) to search for items in your collecting categories.
 
*Timed Auctions*
There is a new auction format we have been experimenting with since last December: special weekend timed auctions. These sales are a mix of both new and old material, and they are where we will now run our lower-priced and/or dealer lots. We have always believed the collectors—you—set the market value. With that philosophy in mind, we’ve set very low start prices (usually just $10) on all lots in the timed auctions. The timed auctions have been a huge hit with our bidders and are a fun format we will be continuing to use in the future. (We just had one this last weekend!) Please check our website or subscribe to our email list to be notified of these internet-only auctions hosted exclusively on iCollector, our preferred auction platform.
 
Ready to sell your collection? We’re always looking for high-quality consignments in many categories, including Mining, Railroadiana, Native Americana, Numismatics, Bottles, Firearms, Stocks, and more.
 
If you would like to know more about consigning, or if you have any questions or comments about this sale, please give our office a call at 775-851-1859. 
 
Our friendly staff is ready to help you continue to build your collection. We’ve created an astonishing community of customers around the world, including private collectors, institutions, and dealers. Remember, your collection could set the next world-record!
 
Thanks again for your continued interest in our auctions. And as we like to say, bid early and bid often!
 
--The Holabird Team-- 


Auction Schedule

Thursday, March 30th, 2023, Lots 1000-1552

Railroadiana & Steamship (1000-1126)

Railroad & Steamer Passes

Transportation Ephemera

General Americana (1127-1502)

Geo. Sort

Political

Jewelry

Musical Instruments

Tobacco & Gaming

Sports

Miscellaneous

Bottles, Brewing, Saloon (1503-1552)



Friday, March 31st, 2023, Lots 2000-2548

Art (2000-2062)

Militaria & Firearms (2063-2192)

Stocks & Bonds (2193-2548)

Mining feat. the Comstock Collection

Railroad

Miscellaneous



Saturday, April 1st, 2023, Lots 3000-3531

Native Americana (3000-3148)

Numismatics feat. Nevada Banknotes (3149-3285)

Philatelic (3286-3531)

Express & US Covers

US Stamps

Foreign Stamps & Covers



Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, Lots 4000-4400

Cowboy & Old West feat. 101 Ranch Group (4000-4026)

Mining feat. the Comstock Ore & Ephemera Collection (4027-4400)

Ephemera & Ore

Minerals, Fossils, Viewing Stones

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Bay of Quinte Railway & Navigation Company Annual Pass [154175]1000 - Bay of Quinte Railway & Navigation Company Annual Pass [154175]
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Gorgeous pass issued to CA Converse for the year 1884. Signed by vice president EW Rathburn. Fully illustrated front featuring vignettes of a locomoti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Canada Atlantic Railway Annual Pass [154774]1001 - Canada Atlantic Railway Annual Pass [154774]
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Pass issued for 1890 to FC Donald of the Chicago & Atlantic Railway. Preprinted signature of general manager E. Chamberlin. Brown and re print o...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Great Western Railway of Canada Pass [154751]1002 - Great Western Railway of Canada Pass [154751]
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Early, unissued pass for the GWR for the year 1859. Beautiful design: curving title, vignette of train crossing bridge, and underprint "G.W.R.&...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad Company Annual Pass [154755]1003 - Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad Company Annual Pass [154755]
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Rare mining railroad. Pass no. 151, issued to DR Thomas. Preprinted signature of general manager DW Rogers. Two vignettes: rare mining scene and loggi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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East Alabama Railway Company Annual Pass [154740]1004 - East Alabama Railway Company Annual Pass [154740]
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Pass no. 79 issued to John Henley of the White Star Line Steamboat Company. Signed by superintendent Barnes. Black and red print on cardstock. Vignett
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Hollins, Heflin & Sylacauga Railroad Annual Pass [154745]1005 - Hollins, Heflin & Sylacauga Railroad Annual Pass [154745]
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Pass no. 232, issued to BP Halland for the year 1897. Signed by general manager Jno. Kaul(?). Black and red print on cardstock with locomotive vignett
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Hot Springs Railroad Annual Pass [154744]1006 - Hot Springs Railroad Annual Pass [154744]
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Pass no. 349, issued to CH Hudson for the year 1893. Signed by LD Richardson, general manager. Black and blue print on light pink cardstock. Birds-eye
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Los Angeles & Redondo Railway Company Annual Pass [154188]1007 - Los Angeles & Redondo Railway Company Annual Pass [154188]
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Stunning pass featuring vignettes of a locomotive and a steamship. Pass no. 397, issued for 1899 to F. Jones of the Nevada Central Railroad Company. S
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r******8 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Western Division Annual Pass [154183]1008 - Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Western Division Annual Pass [154183]
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"California, Arizona, New Mexico." Pass No. 630, issued for 1887 to DJ Flanders. Signed by H.C. Nutt as president. Printed on cardstock by...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 0.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Central Pacific Railroad Pass Signed by CP Huntington, Issued to Henry Ward Beecher [155763]1009 - Central Pacific Railroad Pass Signed by CP Huntington, Issued to Henry Ward Beecher [155763]
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Historic pass issued by the Central Pacific Railroad of California for travel "Going West." No. 531, issued in New York to Reverend Henry ...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to r******8 for (3,100.00 + 775.00BP) = 3,875.00
 
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Florida East Coast Railway Pass issued to Wife of Frank Jay Gould [154787]1010 - Florida East Coast Railway Pass issued to Wife of Frank Jay Gould [154787]
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Trip pass for 1902 journey from Palm Beach to St. Augustine. Issued to Mrs. FJ Gould on account of the Missouri Pacific Railway. Signed by the vice pr
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******8 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Augusta, Gibson & Sandersville Railroad Co. Annual Pass [154176]1011 - Augusta, Gibson & Sandersville Railroad Co. Annual Pass [154176]
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Pass no. 257 issued to John J. Henley for the year 1888. Signed by president RM Mitchell. Black print on tan cardstock with locomotive and floral vign
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Georgia Railroad Annual Pass [154749]1012 - Georgia Railroad Annual Pass [154749]
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Pass issued to JH Page of the International & Great Northern Railroad. Signed by superintendent Johnson. Ornate title and small locomotive vigne...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Georgia Railroad Annual Pass [154748]1013 - Georgia Railroad Annual Pass [154748]
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Pass no. 1065, issued for the year 1883 to John R. Wood. Signed by the general manager Green. Attractive design with illustrated blue border and three
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Chicago & North Western Railway Annual Pass [154782]1014 - Chicago & North Western Railway Annual Pass [154782]
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Very attractive pass! No. 180, issued to CE Noble of the Michigan Central Railroad. Signed by general superintendent Dunlap. Many vignettes: tiny trai
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********t.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Chicago & St. Louis Line Railroad Pass [154766]1015 - Chicago & St. Louis Line Railroad Pass [154766]
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Beautiful early railroad pass. No. 475, issued to CE Noble, Michigan Central Railroad. Signed by the general supt. (illegible). Very nice design with
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Chicago, Iowa & Dakota Railway Annual Pass [154771]1016 - Chicago, Iowa & Dakota Railway Annual Pass [154771]
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No. 594, issued for the year 1889 to WH Wheeler. Printed signature of John Porter, president & general manager. Black and red print, railroad vi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Pass [154768]1017 - Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Pass [154768]
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Early and very colorful. Pass no. 540, issued for 1871 to CE Noble. Signed by general superintendent Hugh Riddle. Full face underprint pink vignette o
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Chicago & Ohio River Railroad Annual Pass [154783]1018 - Chicago & Ohio River Railroad Annual Pass [154783]
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Pass no. 103, issued to Frank Baker for 1890. Signed by general manager J. Livingston. Black print on light pink cardstock. Railroad vignette incorpor
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Frank Parmelee's Chicago Omnibus Line Pass Set [154185]1019 - Frank Parmelee's Chicago Omnibus Line Pass Set [154185]
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Lot of 3 different. Great set! All highly illustrated and printed on cardstock. All signed by Frank Parmelee. Passes issued 1885, 1888, and 1889. Vign
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Jacksonville Southeastern Line Annual Pass [154172]1020 - Jacksonville Southeastern Line Annual Pass [154172]
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Great looking! Pass no. 708, issued to Frederick Rogers for the year 1892. Signed by general superintendent SW Rider. Front of pace is fully illustrat
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway Co. Annual Pass [154189]1021 - Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway Co. Annual Pass [154189]
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Gorgeous pass issued for 1882 to John Wilden of the BHT&W Railway. Preprinted signature of general superintendent Macleod. Reverse is endorsed b...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Annual Pass [154761]1022 - Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Annual Pass [154761]
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Pass no. 753, issued to John D. Vail, supt. of the Bangor & P. Railway. Signed by general superintendent CJ Ives. Endorsed on back by Vail. Blac...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 0.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Kansas, Nebraska & Dakota Railway Annual Pass [154171]1023 - Kansas, Nebraska & Dakota Railway Annual Pass [154171]
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No. 457, issued to MH Wheeler for 1887. Signed by general manager LL Bush. Black and red print on cardstock with two different farming vignettes. Rand
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad Annual Pass Pair [154196]1024 - Louisville & Nashville Railroad Annual Pass Pair [154196]
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1) Louisville & Nashville Railroad. Pass no. 1324, issued for 1884 to Jno. Wood. Signed by the general manager. Black print on cardstock with il...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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East Louisiana Railroad Company Annual Pass [154741]1025 - East Louisiana Railroad Company Annual Pass [154741]
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Pass no. 309, issued to CH Hudson of the ETV&G Railway. Signed by the general manager and president. Black and red print on yellow cardstock. Vi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Boston & Maine Railroad Pass [154759]1026 - Boston & Maine Railroad Pass [154759]
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Very nice! Pass issued in 1870 to AB Andrews. Signed by the superintendent (illegible). Green border and underprint with vignette of steamer and other
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Boston & Maine Railroad Pass [154760]1027 - Boston & Maine Railroad Pass [154760]
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Very nice! Pass issued in 1872 to W. Ripley. Signed by the superintendent, William Merritt. Red border and underprint with vignette of steamer and oth
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Knox & Lincoln Railroad Annual Pass [154170]1028 - Knox & Lincoln Railroad Annual Pass [154170]
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Pass no. 390 issued to EO Ruggles for 1880. Signed by superintendent C. Combs. Black and red print, small locomotive vignette. Printed on cardstock by
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Annual Pass [154758]1029 - Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Annual Pass [154758]
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Pass issued for the year 1872 to Geo. Morison. Signed by vice president John King. Blue print, gold underprint, and nice vignette of train moving past
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Armstrong Transfer Company Annual Pass [154184]1030 - Armstrong Transfer Company Annual Pass [154184]
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Pass no. 1158, issued for 1887 to FW Donald of the Chicago & Atlantic Railroad. Signed by president George W. Armstrong. Great looking pass desi...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Boston, Hoosac Tunnel & Western Railway Co. Annual Pass [154757]1031 - Boston, Hoosac Tunnel & Western Railway Co. Annual Pass [154757]
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Pass no. C1158, issued to Jno. R. Wood for the year 1884. Signed by the general manager (illegible). Great design with a vignette of train exiting tun
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Fitchburg Railroad Annual Pass [154198]1032 - Fitchburg Railroad Annual Pass [154198]
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Includes the Vermont & Massachusetts Railroad, the Watertown, Marlboro, Peterboro & Shirley & Turners Falls Branches. Pass issued for 18...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 0.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Boston & Lowell Railroad Pass [154762]1033 - Boston & Lowell Railroad Pass [154762]
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Complimentary pass for 1884 issued to C. Mallory of Mallory Steamship Lines. Signed by superintendent C.S. Miller(?). Black and red print on light gre
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 0.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway Annual Pass [154779]1034 - Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway Annual Pass [154779]
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Pass no. E444, issued for 1892 to Frederick Rogers. Signed by general manager Wm. Hitch. Black and red print on cardstock with large, detailed vignett
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********t.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Detroit, Lansing & Northern Railroad Annual Pass Pair [155787]1035 - Detroit, Lansing & Northern Railroad Annual Pass Pair [155787]
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Lot of 2. 1) Pass no. 425 issued for 1883 to John R. Wood. Signed by the general manager (illegible). Black and white print with vignette of the Michi
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to s********o.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad Annual Pass Pair w/ Maps on Reverse [154187]1036 - Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad Annual Pass Pair w/ Maps on Reverse [154187]
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Lot of 2 different. 1) 1887 pass to Hurlburt. Signed by vice president and general manager HC Potter. Vignette of East Saginaw Station. Map of route o
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Duluth & Iron Range Railroad Annual Pass (Mining Railroad) [155786]1037 - Duluth & Iron Range Railroad Annual Pass (Mining Railroad) [155786]
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"Vermilion Route." Pass no. 184, issued for 1890 to TC Platt, president of the United States Express Company. Signed by vice president Car...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********t.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Cape Girardeau Southwestern Railway Annual Pass [154773]1038 - Cape Girardeau Southwestern Railway Annual Pass [154773]
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Pass no. 272, issued for 1889 to WP Robinson of the Ohio River Railroad. Signed by the president (illegible). Black and blue print on tan cardstock. L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad Company Annual Pass [154743]1039 - Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad Company Annual Pass [154743]
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Choice early pass for this famous railroad. Pass no. 663, issued for 1869 to CE Noble of the MCRR. Signed by the general superintendent. Very attracti
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad Company Annual Pass [154742]1040 - Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad Company Annual Pass [154742]
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Pass no. 25, issued for 1877 to WS Snedenm general manager of New Jersey So. Railroad Line. Signed by general manager and general superintendent R. St
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Covington, Columbus & Black Hills Railroad Co. Pass [154764]1041 - Covington, Columbus & Black Hills Railroad Co. Pass [154764]
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Pass no. 226, issued for the year 1877 to Geo. H. Griggs on the Conn. Valley Railroad. Signed by supt. Mattles(?). Fancy design with black print and
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 1********s for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Concord Railroad Annual Pass [154785]1042 - Concord Railroad Annual Pass [154785]
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Pass no. M32, issued for 1877 to EO Ruggles of the Hoosac Tunnel Line. Signed by superintendent H. Chamberlain. Green print and locomotive vignette. P
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Central Railroad of New Jersey Annual Pass [154775]1043 - Central Railroad of New Jersey Annual Pass [154775]
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Pass no. 1823, issued for 1899 to Isaac McZouilkin of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Preprinted signature of president Maxwell. Nice design with railroad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Central New York & Western Railroad Company Annual Pass [154777]1044 - Central New York & Western Railroad Company Annual Pass [154777]
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Pass no. 952 issued for 1898 to Frank E. Smith, vice president of Chateaugay Railroad. Signed by president and general manager John Byrne. Purple and
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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CW Miller's Omnibus & Baggage Express Annual Pass [155789]1045 - CW Miller's Omnibus & Baggage Express Annual Pass [155789]
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Fantastic pass no. 2395, issued to JR Wood for the year 1890. Preprinted signature of CW Miller, proprietor. Unique design with color vignette of expr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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CW Miller's Omnibus Line Annual Pass [154788]1046 - CW Miller's Omnibus Line Annual Pass [154788]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous pass no. 1676, issued for 1886 to HH Hurlburt. Preprinted signature of proprietor CW Miller. Ornate logo and design with vignette of a wagon
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad Annual Pass Pair [154765]1047 - Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad Annual Pass Pair [154765]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. "Lessees of the Cooperstown and Susquehanna Valley Rail Road." 1) No. 308 issued to BP Holland, gen. supt. of. the NA&A Rail...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Delaware & Hudson Canal Company Annual Pass [154780]1048 - Delaware & Hudson Canal Company Annual Pass [154780]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lists the following railroads: Albany & Susquehanna, Rensselaer & Saratoga, New York & Canada, Utica, Clinton & Binghamton, and Rome...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Fall Brook Coal Company Annual Pass with Dramatic Bridge Vignette [154186]1049 - Fall Brook Coal Company Annual Pass with Dramatic Bridge Vignette [154186]
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No. 841 issued to Sherwin for 1883. Signed by vice president John Lang. Huge detailed vignette of bridge at the Watkins Glen Viaduct on the Syracuse,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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