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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Cleveland Railroad & Steamer Pass Pair [154778]1050 - Cleveland Railroad & Steamer Pass Pair [154778]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Railway. Pass issued for 1893 to Wm. Geager of Merchants Despatch Transportation Company. Vig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Lake Erie & Western Railroad Annual Pass Pair [154199]1051 - Lake Erie & Western Railroad Annual Pass Pair [154199]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. "Natural Gas Route." Both feature a vignette of a locomotive moving past an oil derrick and are signed by general manager Bradbu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Lake Erie & Western Railway Annual Pass [154190]1052 - Lake Erie & Western Railway Annual Pass [154190]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning pass printed on thick cardstock. No. 463, issued for 1881 to HM Bronson of the Cincinnati, (illegible) & Cleveland Railroad. Signed by ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ferney Mountain Railroad Company Annual Pass [154197]1053 - Ferney Mountain Railroad Company Annual Pass [154197]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 105, issued to CH Hudson for the year 1894. Signed by the general manager (McMillan?). Nice logo with train crossing bridge vignette. Black a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Gettysburg & Harrisburg Railroad / South Mountain RR Annual Pass [154750]1054 - Gettysburg & Harrisburg Railroad / South Mountain RR Annual Pass [154750]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 277, issued to Frank Baker for the year 1890. Signed by the president JC Fuller. Black and red print on cardstock with interesting vignette of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r****r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Addison & Pennsylvania Railway Annual Pass [154177]1055 - Addison & Pennsylvania Railway Annual Pass [154177]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 350 issued for the year 1891 to CH Hudson, general manager of East Tenn., Virginia 7 Georgia Railway. Signed by the general superintendent. F
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Allegheny Valley Railroad Annual Pass [154178]1056 - Allegheny Valley Railroad Annual Pass [154178]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive! Pass no. 473, issued for 1881 to Isaac McLuilkin, auditor for the P&NYCRR. Signed by general superintendent David Cargo. Highly...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Proof Pass [154786]1057 - Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Proof Pass [154786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Proof pass for the year 1881. Black print on light green cardstock. Large vignette of city and railroad on a bend in the river. Printed by Hosford &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Carolina Midland Railway Annual Pass [154772]1058 - Carolina Midland Railway Annual Pass [154772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 232, issued for 1893 to JB Rhodes of the BZ&C Railway. Signed by vice president Brown. Black and blue print with locomotive vignette on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Cheraw & Darlington / Cheraw & Salisbury Railroad Annual Pass [155784]1059 - Cheraw & Darlington / Cheraw & Salisbury Railroad Annual Pass [155784]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 156, issued for 1883 to FM Clark of the St. Johns Railway of Florida. Signed by president BD Townsend. Vignette of people walking in stream w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 0.00BP) = 160.00
 
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Dakota Southern Railroad Annual Pass [155785]1060 - Dakota Southern Railroad Annual Pass [155785]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First year of full operation! No. 118, issued for 1873 to T.J. Charlesworth, general superintendent of Chicago, Danville & Vincennes Railroad. S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to k******h for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Louisville, New Orleans & Texas Railway Annual Pass [154195]1061 - Louisville, New Orleans & Texas Railway Annual Pass [154195]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 1132, issued for 1888 to TC Donald, GPA of the Chicago & Atlantic Railway. Preprinted signature of the general manager. Black print on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******8 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Houston & Texas Central Railroad Annual Pass [154746]1062 - Houston & Texas Central Railroad Annual Pass [154746]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Attractive and early pass. Issued for 1869 to CE Noble of the Michigan Central Railroad. Signed by superintendent Burton. Brown print, green and white
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******D for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Annual Pass [154753]1063 - Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Annual Pass [154753]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 1069, issued for the year 1879 to (illegible). Ink has faded. Preprinted signature of supt. James Converse. Black print and vignette of locom
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 0.00BP) = 170.00
 
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Hoosac Tunnel & Wilmington Railroad Annual Pass [154747]1064 - Hoosac Tunnel & Wilmington Railroad Annual Pass [154747]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive pass! No. 668, issued for 1889 to Will H. Wheeler. Signed by president DH Newton. Black and red print on cardstock with awesome vignet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Central Vermont Railroad Annual Pass [154776]1065 - Central Vermont Railroad Annual Pass [154776]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Comprising Vermont Central, Vermont & Canada, SS & C., Montreal & Vt. Junction, Rutland." Pass issued for 1885 to Jno. Zuilki...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Brighthope Railway Company Annual Pass [154763]1066 - Brighthope Railway Company Annual Pass [154763]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 75, issued to James Fleming of the Youghiogheny Railroad. Signed by general manager James R. Went. Black and red print on blue cardstock with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Coulson Line Steamer Annual Pass [155783]1067 - Coulson Line Steamer Annual Pass [155783]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic pictorial pass for the Coulson Line for 1883. No. 268, issued to NS Hobart of the Central Vermont Railroad Company. Preprinted signature of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 1**9 for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Casco Bay Steamboat Company Annual Pass [154770]1068 - Casco Bay Steamboat Company Annual Pass [154770]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great looking! Pass no. 257, issued for 1899 to L. Bragg of Western Union Telegraph Company. Preprinted signature of general manager CWT Goding. Green
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Baltimore, Chesapeake & Richmond Steamboat Co. Annual Pass [154756]1069 - Baltimore, Chesapeake & Richmond Steamboat Co. Annual Pass [154756]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"York River Line." Pass no. 457, issued for the year 1893 to WE Pearson, president of B&PSS Co. Signed by general manager Foster. Blac...
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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 & Bangor Steamship Company Annual Pass Pair [154754]1070 - Boston & Bangor Steamship Company Annual Pass Pair [154754]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. This company was the 1882 reorganization of the Sanford Steamship Co., with service between Bangor, Maine and Boston, Mass. The st
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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International Steamship Company Annual Pass [154194]1071 - International Steamship Company Annual Pass [154194]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 95 issued to Louis Hasbrouck of the Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Railroad. Signed by president JB Coyle Jr. Black and red print on cards...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Island Transportation Company Annual Pass [154193]1072 - Island Transportation Company Annual Pass [154193]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice pictorial pass issued for the year 1910. No. 39, issued to JD Hawks. Signed by LR Boynton, president and general manager. Black print on light pi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Goodrich Transportation Company (Steamer) Annual Pass [154752]1073 - Goodrich Transportation Company (Steamer) Annual Pass [154752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued pass for 1890. Blue print on cardstock with a ship vignetted incorporated into the company name. Printed by Hosford & Sons. Punch cance...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Benton Transportation Company Annual Steamer Pass [154174]1074 - Benton Transportation Company Annual Steamer Pass [154174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice pictorial pass for this company that operated steamers on the Missouri River between Bismarck and Fort Benton. No. 378, issued for the year 1889
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to s********o.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Cranberry Transportation Company Annual Pass [154784]1075 - Cranberry Transportation Company Annual Pass [154784]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning pass issued for the year 1914 to HA Haight of the Ohio South Eastern System. Signed by general manager Stowell(?). Completely illustrated wit
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Chautauqua Steamboat Company Annual Pass [154781]1076 - Chautauqua Steamboat Company Annual Pass [154781]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 117, issued to WB Pearson, president of the B&P Steamboat Company. Signed by president A Broadhead. Black print on pink cardstock with ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Lake Keuka Navigation Company Annual Pass [154192]1077 - Lake Keuka Navigation Company Annual Pass [154192]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"The Keuka Line." Pass no. 117, issued for 1893 to WE Pearson, president of the B&PSS Co. Signed by manager H. Stebbins. Black print o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Citizens' Steamboat Company Annual Pass [154769]1078 - Citizens' Steamboat Company Annual Pass [154769]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass issued to E Clark Jr. for 1886. Signed by president Joseph Coruell(?). Printed on grey/green cardstock with an ornate logo that has a steamboat v
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Lake Canadarago Line (Steamer) Annual Pass [154191]1079 - Lake Canadarago Line (Steamer) Annual Pass [154191]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous! No. 1932, issued for 1893 to DR Thomas. Printed signature of president George Sweet. Printed on cardstock with beautiful vignette of man sta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Clyde Steamship Company Annual Pass [154767]1080 - Clyde Steamship Company Annual Pass [154767]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 873, issued for 1891 to WE Pearson, president of the B&PSS Co. Signed by vice president B. Clyde. Endorsed by Pearson on the reverse. B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Arkansas River Packet Company Annual Pass [154182]1081 - Arkansas River Packet Company Annual Pass [154182]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 326 issued to WE Pearson, president of Boston & Portsmouth Steamship Co. Preprinted signature of president of Jas. Rees. Black print an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Judith Transportation & Inland Express Company Annual Pass [154173]1082 - Judith Transportation & Inland Express Company Annual Pass [154173]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Montana stage line pass! "Carriers of the United States Mails and Great Northern Overland Express" (printed to the left of vignette)....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s********o.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Davis Omnibus Stage Line Annual Pass [155788]1083 - Davis Omnibus Stage Line Annual Pass [155788]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice pictorial pass issued to H. Hurlbert & Family for 1882. Signed by EC Davis. Very attractive design with vignette of wagon and horses with c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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American Express Company Pass Signed by Charles Fargo [154181]1084 - American Express Company Pass Signed by Charles Fargo [154181]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Highly illustrated pass for the year 1888, issued to EH Abbott of Milwaukee. Preprinted signature of Jas. C. Fargo (brother of William Fargo) as presi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********5 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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American Express Company Pass Signed by James C. Fargo [154180]1085 - American Express Company Pass Signed by James C. Fargo [154180]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare and early. Pass no. 578, issued for the year 1873 to Casement. Preprinted signature of James C. Fargo. Countersigned by asst. superintendent Hayd
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******r for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Company Frank Pass [154179]1086 - Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Company Frank Pass [154179]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare; we haven't offered one of these before. No. 209, issued for 1877 to George Bachelder for all points on Franklin Lines. Preprinted sig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 0.00BP) = 375.00
 
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WG Railroad Engine Photo, CD Lane [161660]1087 - WG Railroad Engine Photo, CD Lane [161660]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5x7" photo of an engine marked WG RR, CD Lane, Cape Nome, Alaska. Charles Lane was a major mining engineer in Alaska and Angels Camp, CA. 3&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********s.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Colfax, CA Railroad Photos, 3 [161689]1088 - Colfax, CA Railroad Photos, 3 [161689]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RPC of a train in snow sheds in Sierra Nevada Mts, 1907. Colfax trains photo stamped on back 1933 3.5x4.75". 6x8" mounted on linen train t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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California Railroad Disaster Stereoview Group [164332]1089 - California Railroad Disaster Stereoview Group [164332]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 unidentified stereoviews that show the aftermath of a railroad disaster. We were not able to pinpoint the location or specific incident, but
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 0.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Missouri River Steamship Letterhead [161496]1090 - Missouri River Steamship Letterhead [161496]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handwritten letter dated Jan 2nd, 1879 offering a business in Helena low shipping rates on the Missouri River Transportation Company out of Yankton, D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1********s for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Chicago & North Western Railway Company Ephemera [160275]1091 - Chicago & North Western Railway Company Ephemera [160275]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. 1) Seven Bills of Lading with fantastic vignette of two locomotives. Really, these are great illustrated pieces worthy of billhead/letterhea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Chicago Northwestern Line Parks and Travel Booklets, 4 [161892]1092 - Chicago Northwestern Line Parks and Travel Booklets, 4 [161892]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 booklets from Chicago Northwestern Lines, c. 1926-29. Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon. Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Colorado Mountain Playgrounds.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to S********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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St. Louis and Rock Island RR Timetables [161696]1093 - St. Louis and Rock Island RR Timetables [161696]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern R'y timetable broadside 21x7", upper chip, bottom stain. Folded July 1879 Chicago, Rock Island and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M*********T for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Coffee and Tea Set from Port Huron & Lake Michigan RR [161998]1094 - Coffee and Tea Set from Port Huron & Lake Michigan RR [161998]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice set of 4 silver plate coffee and tea service item from the short lived Port Huron and Lake Michigan Railroad. "The second railroad from Po...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 0.00BP) = 130.00
 
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Overland Freight & Express Lines Ephemera [161490]1095 - Overland Freight & Express Lines Ephemera [161490]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three historical pieces from the offices of E. G. Maclay & Co.'s Overland Freight and Express Lines: 1) handwritten letter addressed "F...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 1**9 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Montana Stage Lines Ephemera [161570]1096 - Montana Stage Lines Ephemera [161570]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven pieces of Montana stage line history: checks from the Redrock, Salmon & G. Stage Co. of Redrock, Montana; baggage way bill from the Montan...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
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Redrock & Salmon Stage Ephemera and Others [162175]1097 - Redrock & Salmon Stage Ephemera and Others [162175]
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5 waybills from 1905-06-1 has issues. 3 checks 1904-05. Prepaid ticket order 1905. Employee pass from Oregon Short Line, 1909. 1907 Montana & Id...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Stage Tickets and Stage Ephemera [162174]1098 - Stage Tickets and Stage Ephemera [162174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare stapled booklet of round trip ticket stubs from Grant. 1895 Ketchum and Salmon River Stage abstract and settlement form. 1906 K & S R ...
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Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City Railway Company Archive to Montana Agent [160277]1099 - Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City Railway Company Archive to Montana Agent [160277]
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Lot is approx. a 3" stack of correspondence for this railroad, so likely hundreds of pieces. Most of this group is addressed to EJ Carter, Gene...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
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