"Timeless Treasures" Auction July 2024

Auction Details

Day One
1000 1012 MAPS / TRAVEL
1013 1016 AUTOGRAPHS
1017 1122 BOOKS
1123 1134 DOLLS/TOYS
1135 1156 SPORTS
1157 1161 MODEL RAILROADING
1162 1227 TRANSPORTATION - RAILROADS
1228 1236 TRANPORTATION - AIR, STEAMSHIP/MARINE, AUTOMOBILE
1237 1243 STAGE / EXPRESS / WELLS FARGO
1244 1265 PHILATELLIC - COVERS
1266 1534 PHILATELLIC - POSTCARDS
1535 1585 PHILATELLIC - STAMPS
1586 1797 STOCKS / BONDS

Day Two
2000 2015 NATIVE AMERICANA
2016 2047 ART
2048 2082 PHOTOGRAPHY
2083 2104 ENTERTAINMENT / CINEMA / HOLLYWOOD / THEATRE / DANCE
2105 2119 MUSIC
2120 2128 WORLD'S FAIRS / EXPOSITIONS
Numismania
2129 2153 FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS / BADGES
2154 2167 EXONUMIA / MEDALS
2168 2226 EXONUMIA / TOKENS
2227 2404 COINS
2405 2415 FOREIGN NUMISMATICS
2416 2440 CURRENCY
2441 2454 OTHER NUMISMATICS: EPHEMERA, INGOTS, U.S. MINT
2455 2467 GOLD, SILVER, BULLION, FINE JEWELRY
2468 2480 ANTIQUE JEWELRY, COSTUME JEWELRY, ACCESSORIES
2481 GEMSTONES
2482 GOLD NUGGETS
2483 2486 MINERAL SPECIMENS
2487 2537 MINING RELATED
2538 2544 FIREARMS RELATED
2545 2562 ADVERTISING
2563 2627 GENERAL EPHEMERA
2628 2679 POLITICAL / MILITARY
2680 2688 GAMING
2689 2715 ASSORTED COLLECTIBLES: SOUVENIR PLATES, SPOONS, FLATWARE
2716 2748 COLLECTIBLES: HOUSEHOLD, GENERAL STORE, HOME DÉCOR, PORCELAIN/CERAMICS/GLASS
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Ribbon Trade Cards (20) [178251]2552 - Ribbon Trade Cards (20) [178251]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ribbon trade cards (2"x 3") and in a floral theme. Please see photos for more details.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Trade Card Collection, 28 [183201]2553 - Trade Card Collection, 28 [183201]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
28 trade cards in a few sizes. Burdock Blood Bitters, Ayer's Sarsaparilla, Carter's Little Liver Pills, Hecker's Buckwheat, Altman, Petr...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Trade Card Grab Bag (100) [177773]2554 - Trade Card Grab Bag (100) [177773]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Advertising trade cards of assorted sizes (About 100). These are in assorted sizes, with a variety of themes. They're in nice condition. Please ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to C******5 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Trade Cards, 50, Some Scarce California and Nevada [184172]2555 - Trade Cards, 50, Some Scarce California and Nevada [184172]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 tradecards in an album missing the spine. Includes some scarce Nevada and California. See photo.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a******r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Western Themed Advertising & Trade Cards, 6 [178883]2556 - Western Themed Advertising & Trade Cards, 6 [178883]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Western themed advertising and trade cards. Kickapoo Indian Salve, Clark's O N T Spool Cotton, Putnam Nail, Harold Lloyd, Hitzfeld, Paige Co, ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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San Diego Advertising Mirror  1800s [173957]2557 - San Diego Advertising Mirror 1800s [173957]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ad mirror for an old San Diego business Marston's Dry Goods Department. Mirror measures 2" and is in good condition. Please see photos for ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to M*********n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Advertising Real Estate Deal of the Century [183655]2558 - Advertising Real Estate Deal of the Century [183655]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A handbill from developer W. H. Holabird of Claremont, California dating from 1893. The Claremont area of Southern California was developed by Holabir
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Saturday Evening Post Watch Advertisements [147276]2559 - Saturday Evening Post Watch Advertisements [147276]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 color watch advertisements from Saturday Evening Post. Elgin(4), Westclox. 2 of the Elgin have slight water damage to LL corner. 13.5x 10.5"
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Scotty's Castle Brochure, Rare [183203]2560 - Scotty's Castle Brochure, Rare [183203]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Scotty's Castle tourist brochure. Scotty's is located at 3000 feet elevation in Death Valley. Fine condition. [Death Valley]
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to b*******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Pueblo Booklet Trio [178885]2561 - Pueblo Booklet Trio [178885]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red, Pueblo and Vicinity Illustrated, blue 1890 Souvenir of Pueblo, Pueblo 1880-1955. First 2 have some cover fade.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beadle's Half Dime Library c1883-91, 4 Issues [178733]2562 - Beadle's Half Dime Library c1883-91, 4 Issues [178733]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 issues of Beadle's Half Dime Library, 1883, 1884, 1886, 1891. Published 1887-1905.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to j******U for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Los Angeles Marlborough School Diploma c1920 [181324]2563 - Los Angeles Marlborough School Diploma c1920 [181324]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Marlborough School, Los Angeles girls private middle & high school, English course completion diploma, with Greek vignette, issued to Leila Eliz...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mills College 1929 Yearbook [178509]2564 - Mills College 1929 Yearbook [178509]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mills College of Oakland California yearbook from 1929. Famous alumni include Academy Award winning actress Olivia de Havilland (Although she would at
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Pasadena Junior College Yearbooks, 1934-35 [178594]2565 - Pasadena Junior College Yearbooks, 1934-35 [178594]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pasadena Junior College 1934 and 1935 yearbooks. From the estate of Tim Holabird who once held the record for situps and pushups. Blue 1935 has partia
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College Graduation Certificates (3) [178386]2566 - College Graduation Certificates (3) [178386]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Graduation diplomas from three institutions, including the University of Montana, University of California and Yale University. Two are board mounted,
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Montana School for Deaf & Blind Pubs c1908 [174995]2567 - Montana School for Deaf & Blind Pubs c1908 [174995]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 c. 1908 Montana School for the Deaf and Blind publications. The Rocky Mountain Leader, 14pp with detached cover, crease and stains. Thirteenth Annua
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Pasadena High School Bling [180729]2568 - Pasadena High School Bling [180729]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pasadena High School spirit badges and cloth pennants. Several to choose from. Show your school spirit (Even if you don't go to this particular ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Fishing License /Vessel Above 20 Tons  c1800s  (2) [63943]2569 - Fishing License /Vessel Above 20 Tons c1800s (2) [63943]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fishing License of Vessel Above 20 Tons Lot of 2 Fishing Licenses from 1800's to carry on the Cod-Fishery for one year. Some condition issues ...
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Royal Exchange Assurance Pictorial Policy, 1899 [178095]2570 - Royal Exchange Assurance Pictorial Policy, 1899 [178095]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1899 Royal Exchange Assurance property policy with pictorial header. 20x16". 2" tears and stains, please inspect.
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Tucson Arrest Warrants Receipt Book, c. 1914 [183744]2571 - Tucson Arrest Warrants Receipt Book, c. 1914 [183744]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1914 Tucson, AZ lawman arrest warrant issued ledger book with 6pp of entries. Warrants served by Montgomery and Shaw etc. 15.75x6.5".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Greeting Cards & Personal Name Cards (237) [139478]2572 - Greeting Cards & Personal Name Cards (237) [139478]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Greeting cards: Christmas (136), Birthday (29), Other Special Occasions (17) ~ Personalized & Decorated Name Cards (55)
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a******r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Humboldt Ephemera, 4 [176899]2573 - Humboldt Ephemera, 4 [176899]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Bank of Arcata checks, 1922-25. 1854 legal document related to Moderna Mill Company, location unspecified. Could be Humboldt Bay, preceding Eureka w
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Bank of La Porte Important Checks 1876-83 (19) [176496]2574 - Bank of La Porte Important Checks 1876-83 (19) [176496]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19 c. 1876-83 Bank of La Porte checks issued to notable people doing business in La Porte. Whiting of Whiting Express. Jame E Mills of the MIlls famil
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to S********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Pearson Springs Ledger Sheet 1883 [113589]2575 - Pearson Springs Ledger Sheet 1883 [113589]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ledger sheet for the business of Pearson Springs for the year ending November 1st, 1883. Inside list bills due to numerous merchants like Wamboldt Bro
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Chas. Lux Check Pair, 1875 [183753]2576 - Chas. Lux Check Pair, 1875 [183753]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2: 1875 checks from Chas. Lux signed for by Bolton. Miller and Lux was the largest cattle ranch in California in the 19th century. Both with im
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to S********e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Eugene Kelly/San Francisco Letter, 1859 [173851]2577 - Eugene Kelly/San Francisco Letter, 1859 [173851]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Portion of a letter handwritten/signed by Eugene Kelly, stating to the recipient that he was getting out of the dry goods business to go into the bank
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****E for (30.00 + 0.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Newspaper Article LA Times about SF Earthquake 1906 [178716]2578 - Newspaper Article LA Times about SF Earthquake 1906 [178716]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Entire 16-page LA Times newspaper from April 19, 1906, with front page spread about the San Francisco Earthquake that took place the day prior. Includ
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******U for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Shasta City Check, 1853 [183755]2579 - Shasta City Check, 1853 [183755]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1853 Gold Rush era check from Shasta City, near Redding, which was originally proposed as the California capitol city. [Shasta City]
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to S********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Bullock's Department Store Founder Ephemera [135937]2580 - Bullock's Department Store Founder Ephemera [135937]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
John G. Bullock rose from a humble beginning, working as a boy of eleven in a grocery store to the Presidency of Bullock's retail stores of Sout...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Colorado Ephemera Group [174334]2581 - Colorado Ephemera Group [174334]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1891 The People's Theatre Program with lots of ads, 14pp, 1" tear on front cover and first page, 6x8.5". Issued Mariposa Con Gold...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to d****z for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Colorado Ephemera Group, 6 [178844]2582 - Colorado Ephemera Group, 6 [178844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mullins Place, Salida business card. Automobile Ordinance, Colorado Springs. From Colorado Springs to Manitou on the Street Cars booklet. 1876 check,
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Pleasant Valley Wine Correspondences (12) [176469]2583 - Pleasant Valley Wine Correspondences (12) [176469]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 c. 1874-1909 correspondences from Colorado companies doing business with Pleasant Valley Wine Co in NY. A common practice at the time involved rela
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Munich Studio Stained Glass Letterhead, 1933 [177666]2584 - Munich Studio Stained Glass Letterhead, 1933 [177666]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1933 letterhead from The Munich Studio Stained Glass. They were a major force in Chicago from 1903 to 1932 and were founded by German stained glass ar
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Barbed Wire Inventor Biz Card, 1880 [182913]2585 - Barbed Wire Inventor Biz Card, 1880 [182913]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A business card for "I.L. Ellwood & Co., Manufacturers of Gliddens Patent. Steel Barb Fence Wire. De Kalb, Ill." 5" x 2.75",...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to W*******e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Indiana Arrest Warrant, Counterfeit  c1867 [182914]2586 - Indiana Arrest Warrant, Counterfeit c1867 [182914]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sheriff of Wabash County, IN, issued arrest warrant for John R. Reeves to be held in the amount of $300 bail, October, 1867, for passing counterfeit m
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to m***p for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Pershing Park Proposal c1932 [180579]2587 - Pershing Park Proposal c1932 [180579]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of four photos and a letter pertaining to the proposal for Pershing State Park in LaClede, Mo. The letter, written by E.E. Pierson, outlines t
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*********m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Alhambra Hot Springs Broadside [172790]2588 - Alhambra Hot Springs Broadside [172790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
On the Great Northern Railway between Butte and Helena was the Alhambra Hot Springs offering vapor, mud and private plunge baths inside the Hotel. M.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Hennessey Mercantile Company Letter [161579]2589 - Hennessey Mercantile Company Letter [161579]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter from Iditarod Alaska to the Hennessey Mercantile Company of Butte Montana dated August 4th, 1912. The Hennessy Company was a mercantile busines
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Kinna & Jacks Hardware & Stove Manual, 1879 [174525]2590 - Kinna & Jacks Hardware & Stove Manual, 1879 [174525]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1879 Kinna and Jack's hardware and stove manual with stove illustrations. Unbound, pages have edge wear. Please inspect. [Butte City]
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Helena Ephemera c1888-1932 [182864]2591 - Helena Ephemera c1888-1932 [182864]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 35 pieces of Helena ephemera, c. 1888-1932. Receipts, billheads, letterheads, telegraphs, legal etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to S*******3 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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L H Hershfield Check Paid in "Dust" 1868 [183751]2592 - L H Hershfield Check Paid in "Dust" 1868 [183751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1868 L H Hershfield check for $475 to be paid in dust. Some toning. Adhesive RN stamp.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6****A for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Billiards Ephemera Pair [177662]2593 - Billiards Ephemera Pair [177662]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
City Billiards, Lewiston, MT advertising card with chain forming the man's head, 5.5x3.25". 1899 McConihe Hubbell trade notice of ball avai...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*******3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Missoula Hotel Articles Incorp. & Report (2) [164908]2594 - Missoula Hotel Articles Incorp. & Report (2) [164908]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Articles of incorporation from The Savoy Company. Annual report Margaret Hotel, 1912. Montana Missoula
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Scandinavian American Bank Annual Report 1911 [165013]2595 - Scandinavian American Bank Annual Report 1911 [165013]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1911 Scandinavian American State Bank 1911 annual report. Signed by John Dahlgren as cashier, possibly the president too. Montana Missoula
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Montana & America Fishing & Recreation Grp (3) [175087]2596 - Montana & America Fishing & Recreation Grp (3) [175087]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1940 cowboy Christmas invitation. 1938 Missoula Western Montana Fish and Game Assoc. banquet program, vertical crease. 1902 Recreation magazine, cover
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Montana & Idaho Lists of Government Officers (13) [178543]2597 - Montana & Idaho Lists of Government Officers (13) [178543]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ephemera from the states of Montana and Idaho, showing the many government officer on handwritten lists. Please see photos for more details.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to a******r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Montana Ephemera (12) 1879-1944 [178715]2598 - Montana Ephemera (12) 1879-1944 [178715]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A dozen ephemera from the State of Montana, c1879-1944, includes a billhead, letter, advertisements, map, bank books, county assessment, and more. Ple
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Montana State Department Docs c1890s-1930s [183743]2599 - Montana State Department Docs c1890s-1930s [183743]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Archive of Montana state department publications c. 1890's to 1930's. Insurance, industrial school, treasurer, auditor, medical examiner, bo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Montana Water Companies Ephemera [178628]2600 - Montana Water Companies Ephemera [178628]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 pages of Butte City Water payroll, 1900. About 10 Missoula Light and Water checks and pay records, 1905-some staining. [Stuart Mack
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Lawlor & Rowe Paper Banking Signs, 2 [156233]2601 - Lawlor & Rowe Paper Banking Signs, 2 [156233]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Talk About Money/With Lawlor & Rowe paper signs. 11x21". Stains and nail holes. Please inspect, sold as is. Stuart Mackenzie Mon...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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