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

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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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Northeastern Postal History Lot [161455]3350 - Northeastern Postal History Lot [161455]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 36. Includes 1) Full advertising cover. Wilcox & Gibbs Automatic of New Haven, Conn. Reverse carries the advertising to the back. RARE! ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 0.00BP) = 130.00
 
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Southern States Postal History [161459]3351 - Southern States Postal History [161459]
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34 Total: Includes Louisiana, Texas, Alabama. 1) One Civil War patriotic cover of drummer boy. Postmarked New Orleans. 2-3) Two letters tied to steams
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Funeral Related Covers & Letterhead [164064]3352 - Funeral Related Covers & Letterhead [164064]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 pictorial pieces. 1) Corner ad cover for GO Gillett, Funeral Director & Embalmer, Hamlinton, PA. 1905. Hearse vignette. 2) Corner ad co...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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George H. Perkins Farnum Fish Exhibition Co. Airplane Pictorial Cover [164083]3353 - George H. Perkins Farnum Fish Exhibition Co. Airplane Pictorial Cover [164083]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pictorial cover for the George H. Perkins, Flying Direction of the Farnum Fish Exhibition Co. Signed by Bob Jene(?), possibly a pilot. Vignette of ear
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 0.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Illustrated Beer, Wine, & Soda Covers [164069]3354 - Illustrated Beer, Wine, & Soda Covers [164069]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. No contents. 1) Seawright Magnesian Lithia Spring Company, Staunton, Virginia. 1902. Vignette of springs. 2) A. Gunther & Co...
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Illustrated Cigar Postal Cover Group  [164077]3355 - Illustrated Cigar Postal Cover Group [164077]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. No contents. 1) RJ Hillier, Manufacturer of Havana Cigars, Philadelphia. Vignette of factory. 1898. 2) RA Kern Cigar Co., Mansfiel
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********t for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Illustrated Circus & Costume-Related Covers [164070]3356 - Illustrated Circus & Costume-Related Covers [164070]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different, all pictorial and in color. No contents. 1) Ringling Bro's World's Greatest Shows, 1905. 2) Arcus Ticket Co., Printers o...
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Sold to a**********t for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Illustrated Covers with Building Vignettes [164074]3357 - Illustrated Covers with Building Vignettes [164074]
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Lot of 10, most different. No contents. Includes: JR Megrue & Co. (Cincinnati, 1885); Cunninghams & Co. (Pittsburgh, 1884); Cataract House (...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Illustrated Dog Advertising Covers [164075]3358 - Illustrated Dog Advertising Covers [164075]
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Lot of 3 different. No contents. 1) AJ Basel & Co., Owners of Kiowa Collie Kennels, Hobart, Oklahoma. Mailed 1910. 2) Hillside Kennels, Breeders...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Illustrated Equipment Postal Covers [164068]3359 - Illustrated Equipment Postal Covers [164068]
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Lot of 11 different, all pictorial. No contents. Includes: Griffith & Wedge Sawmills; Buckeye Mower & Reaper; Sciple Sons Pipe; Smith Premie...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 0.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Illustrated Fire Related Postal Covers [164076]3360 - Illustrated Fire Related Postal Covers [164076]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. No contents. 1) The LaFrance Fire Engine Company, Elmira, New York. Pre-1900. Color vignette of early fire engine. 2) Western Fire
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 0.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Illustrated Food Postal Covers [164067]3361 - Illustrated Food Postal Covers [164067]
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Lot of 6 different, all pictorial. Includes: Dr. Hess & Clark (Ashland, Ohio, 1914); Big Four Coffee (Detroit, 1914); Wilbur Stock Food Co. (two...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Illustrated Medicine Related Covers & Ephemera [164073]3362 - Illustrated Medicine Related Covers & Ephemera [164073]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Paris Medicine Company, St. Louis, 1903, with color vignette of small boy. No contents. 2) Red Cross Antiseptic Company, Chicago, 1909. N
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 0.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Illustrated Phonograph / Record Player Covers [164071]3363 - Illustrated Phonograph / Record Player Covers [164071]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) JN Jenkins & Son, Dealers in Edison Phonographs & Sewing Machines, Kearney, Nebraska. Vignette of phonograph. 1908. With letter...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Illustrated Political Postal Covers [164072]3364 - Illustrated Political Postal Covers [164072]
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Lot of 3 different. No contents. 1) Cover with photo vignette of Teddy Roosevelt ("Colonel Roosevelt"). 3 cent stamp. Gettysburg 1949 canc...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 0.00BP) = 35.00
 
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Pictorial US Cover Collection [164065]3365 - Pictorial US Cover Collection [164065]
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Lot of 19. One has contents. All are pictorial. Nearly all different! Includes: John Naylon & Co. Saddlery (Detroit, 1883, with letter); CC Post...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Graf Zeppelin Cover [163930]3366 - Graf Zeppelin Cover [163930]
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Unusual Graf Zeppelin cover with 65 cent and $1.30 stamps, tied by April 30, 1930 Varick St. duplex hand cancel. Proper red circular cachet, violet ro
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to o**********s for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Hindenburg and Airmail Cover [163929]3367 - Hindenburg and Airmail Cover [163929]
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Advertising cover with C4 and C5 on 3 zone rate cover to NY, 1924. 4 single C9 Hindenburgs, 1936 from NY to Bavaria, Frankfort cancel on back. Date:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 3***6 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Steamer Capital: New Orleans [162878]3368 - Steamer Capital: New Orleans [162878]
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Red oval Steamer Capital. On blue folded letter with New Orleans dateline 26/July/1855. Letter is an illustrated Bill of Lading; for seeds and dress h
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Steamer Covers to France, 2 [163922]3369 - Steamer Covers to France, 2 [163922]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Steamer covers. New Orleans to Bordeaux France, 1864 with 12c and 3c stamps. Front Calais cancel on front, Bordeaux and Paris back cancels.1872 New
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****d for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Steamer Julia: St. Louis [162885]3370 - Steamer Julia: St. Louis [162885]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Originally set to sail on the Bostona. Crossed out and Julia hand written in. 1849 stampless letter sheet. From New Orleans to St. Louis. Contents abo
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 0.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Steamer: Three Mississippi River Steamers [162887]3371 - Steamer: Three Mississippi River Steamers [162887]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) 1837 stampless letter with short note. Postmarked New Orleans, June 3. Cancelled with a double ring Steam 10. 2) 1846 stampless lette
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Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 0.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Space and Aviation Themed Cover Collection, 150 [161997]3372 - Space and Aviation Themed Cover Collection, 150 [161997]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 150 space and aviation themed cached covers including some First Day Covers, in 2 albums. c. 1949-98. From Kitty Hawk to the moon. Date: Coun
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A15 and U8 on Cover to Boston [163945]3373 - A15 and U8 on Cover to Boston [163945]
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A15 and U8 on buff cover, to Boston, MA. 10 cent green and 10 cents imprinted postal stationery for double rate. San Francisco post mark, c. 1855. Pen
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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A15 on Cover to San Francisco [163946]3374 - A15 on Cover to San Francisco [163946]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A15 on cover from NY to San Francisco, c. mid 1850's. Green 10 cents. Overland in St. Louis. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: P...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to w**********e for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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A16 on Cover [163847]3375 - A16 on Cover [163847]
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2x A16 on cover, from Boston to Milan Italy. Red 12 cent Boston on front. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Rare 1860 Cover with # 26 and #36 [163852]3376 - Rare 1860 Cover with # 26 and #36 [163852]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare cover to France with 3 cent and 12 cent with black grid cancel. 12 cent perf cuts into right side. Red Boston paid 6 cent. 2 Bordeaux cancels on
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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A30 on Cover [163857]3377 - A30 on Cover [163857]
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A30, possibly Scott 71?, on cover 1863. New York to Bremen Germany per Prussian closed mail. 7 cents extra paid New York red circle cancel. Vertical c
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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A32 Blackjack Fancy Cancel Group, 9 [164256]3378 - A32 Blackjack Fancy Cancel Group, 9 [164256]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Variety of 9 Blackjack 2c stamps with fancy cancels. 2 red, 5 blue-1 with star. 2 with dates. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Proven
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to w**********e for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Black Jack Stamp Postal History Collection [161468]3379 - Black Jack Stamp Postal History Collection [161468]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1) Little Rock Arkansas. Two stamps. 2) Manhattan Kansas. Two stamps attached. 3) Wyandotte Kansas. 1867. Note addressing the Leavenworth
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Blackjack Covers with Fancy Cancels, 4 [163920]3380 - Blackjack Covers with Fancy Cancels, 4 [163920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Blackjacks on covers with fancy cancels. 2 + 1 cents to NY, 2 + 10 cents to NY. 2+ 1 cents to Boston. 2 cents to Worcester. Date: Country (if not
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Blackjack Pairs on Covers, 2 [163855]3381 - Blackjack Pairs on Covers, 2 [163855]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 covers with A32 Blackjack pairs and 2 additional stamps. c. 1866-67. Yellow cover has hand cancels. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****d for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN [164828]3382 - LOT WITHDRAWN [164828]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot withdrawn
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN [164829]3383 - LOT WITHDRAWN [164829]
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Lot withdrawn
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lot Withdrawn3384 - Lot Withdrawn
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Lot Withdrawn
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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US Stamp, #1 [164301]3385 - US Stamp, #1 [164301]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US stamp #1, red brown color. Blue 5 cts cancel. Nice stamp. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Collection
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to i**********6 for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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US Stamp, #1 [164269]3386 - US Stamp, #1 [164269]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Stamp #1 or possibly #1b. Light orange brown in color. Black 7 bar circle center cancel, fire red cancel on left. 2 small chips in upper left corn
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to o**********s for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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US Stamp #1a [164267]3387 - US Stamp #1a [164267]
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US stamp #1a, brown 5c with Leavenworth cancel. Tight cut on bottom into lower part of design. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Prove
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m******a for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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US Stamp 1d [164300]3388 - US Stamp 1d [164300]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1847 issue of the first US stamp. Scott 1d, brown orange shade, with The Philatelic Foundation COA for Scott 1d, not 1c. Red hand stamped numeral 5 an
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (550.00 + 0.00BP) = 550.00
 
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Us Stamp #2 [164268]3389 - Us Stamp #2 [164268]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Stamp #2, black Washington, 10c. VF, nicely centered example. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Collectio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to i**********6 for (1,200.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Stamps, #9 and #18 [164028]3390 - Stamps, #9 and #18 [164028]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#9 with COA from The Philatelic Foundation, red Wells Fargo Express Co. cancel. #18 with flaws upper right and left. Date: Country (if not USA):
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to m******a for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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US Stamps, A14 Varieties, 6 [164302]3391 - US Stamps, A14 Varieties, 6 [164302]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 cancelled varieties of US A14. Includes-US13 imperforate, cut into left border, blue cancel. 14 imperforate, red transit cancel, cut at border at le
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Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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US Stamps, A47 and A48 Varieties, 8 [164306]3392 - US Stamps, A47 and A48 Varieties, 8 [164306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3x A47 7c with interesting cancels. 5x A48 6c with blue, red and other cancels. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Br
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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US Stamps, A49, A50, A51, 10 Total [164308]3393 - US Stamps, A49, A50, A51, 10 Total [164308]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 US stamps-A49, A50 and A51. Cancelled 10c and 15c. Mint 12c, off center, partial gum, hinged. Variety of cancels including purple, X, full date etc
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 0.00BP) = 300.00
 
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US #67 Stamp [164027]3394 - US #67 Stamp [164027]
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#67 stamp with COA from William T Crowe. Small repairs on lower left and top right corners. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenan
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 0.00BP) = 400.00
 
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Cancel Study Group of #71 [163959]3395 - Cancel Study Group of #71 [163959]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting #71 cancel study group of 61 stamps with cancel color variations including black and blue, and primarily collected for the cancel varietie
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to o**********s for (2,000.00 + 500.00BP) = 2,500.00
 
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Fancy Cancel Study Group, #78 and 78a, 7 [164025]3396 - Fancy Cancel Study Group, #78 and 78a, 7 [164025]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 fancy cancels on #78 and 78a. Most with minor flaws, sold as is. Please inspect. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (475.00 + 0.00BP) = 475.00
 
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Set of #86-91 Stamps [164024]3397 - Set of #86-91 Stamps [164024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#86-91 without #87. All canceled. Some interesting cancels including red leaf and black hollow star. #86 is off center. Date: Country (if not USA):
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to j*****d for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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US Stamps, #91 & #148 with Large Leaf Fancy Cancels [164312]3398 - US Stamps, #91 & #148 with Large Leaf Fancy Cancels [164312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US stamps, #91 15c and #148 6c with large leaf fancy cancels. Both well centered. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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US Stamp Assortment, 90 [164266]3399 - US Stamp Assortment, 90 [164266]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 90 mostly cancelled US stamps and 2 covers. #24, 10, 25, 119, 28, 76, 634a, 402, 44s, 352, airmails and more. See photos. Date: Country (if n
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Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 0.00BP) = 500.00
 
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