"Treasures from the Shelves": Americana, Mining, & Numismatics Auction (February Timed 2023)

Auction Details

Day 1, Lots 1000-1757
Minerals and Mining (1000-1103)
General Americana (1104-1699)
Bottles (1700-1757)

Day 2, Lots 2000-2722
Gaming & Tobacciana (2000-2027)
Jewelry (2028-2056)
Stocks & Bonds (2057-2193)
Transportation (2194-2253)
Philatelic (2254-2494)
Military & Firearms (2495-2552)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2553-2624)
Numismatics (2625-2722)
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Western Steamer Postcards: California Bay Area, Southern Pacific RR [134909]2492 - Western Steamer Postcards: California Bay Area, Southern Pacific RR [134909]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 incl. 4 RPPC, 3 undivided back, and 3 amber cards. These are for the ferry boats operated by the Southern Pacific Golden Gate Ferries Compan
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to s****e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Western Steamer Postcards: California Ports [134910]2493 - Western Steamer Postcards: California Ports [134910]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 incl. 3 real photo and 3 undivided back. Includes: launching of Jupiter at Mare Island; San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge; launching USS Intr
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Wireless Telegraph Postcard Collection [142046]2494 - Wireless Telegraph Postcard Collection [142046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18 postcards featuring wireless telegraph towers. Mt. Tamalpais, CA; Avalon, Catalina Island, CA; Cape Cod, Mass.; Fort Myer, VA; Key West, FL;
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to b********t.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#1) [105933]2495 - Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#1) [105933]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RARE (Unique!) Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Civil War Loan. We believe this is one of three known. This is 11 for $200 to Charles B Ward. Pu
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****M for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#2) [105932]2496 - Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#2) [105932]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RARE (Unique!) Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Civil War Loan. We believe this is one of three known. This is 9 for $100 to Peter Dubois. Purch
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#3) [105931]2497 - Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#3) [105931]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RARE (Unique!) Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Civil War Loan. We believe this is one of three known. This is lucky 13 for $100 to Amasa S Clar
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Estimate : 375.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to i***y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Muster Papers Countersigned by Col. Bonneville 1865 [158369]2498 - Muster Papers Countersigned by Col. Bonneville 1865 [158369]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This very elaborate document details the mustering out of a Lieu. C. Coffinberry in August of 1865 along with two attachments. Most notably countersig
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to c****n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Civil War Messenger's Kit [157603]2499 - Civil War Messenger's Kit [157603]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This roll is a Civil War messenger's kit for carrying dispatch papers. Measuring 15 in. X 14 in. The bottom edge is folded over to hold papers a...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t********a.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Civil War Union Clothing Repro. [157591]2500 - Civil War Union Clothing Repro. [157591]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains four civil war Union wool pants of medium to large size with a black wool overcoat. There are several sashes included. Date: Cou
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********l for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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New York Times cover stories of the Civil War 1864 [125073]2501 - New York Times cover stories of the Civil War 1864 [125073]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of five (5) cover stories from the Civil War late 1864. Several headlines are depicted in maps. The May 8 issue "combined movemen...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Civil War Books, 7 [156199]2502 - Civil War Books, 7 [156199]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 Civil War books. Life and Deeds of General US Grant by Burr, 1885, both boards detached. Historical Times Illustrated, Encyclopedia of the Civil War
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*********r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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History of the War for the Union (3 Volumes) [136794]2503 - History of the War for the Union (3 Volumes) [136794]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three volume publication of "History of the War for the Union" by E.A Duyckinck and was published in 1870. Although the volumes are full o...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c****n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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London Saturday Review Publication 1916 with World War I Articles [129732]2504 - London Saturday Review Publication 1916 with World War I Articles [129732]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science and Art, a British newspaper published June 24, 1916, with World War I articles, and "The...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Military Postcards, Photos, Etc. [159048]2505 - Military Postcards, Photos, Etc. [159048]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of postcards, photographs, and other ephemera mostly related to WWI and WWII. Photographs and postcards of soldiers and military planes fro
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********O for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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WWI military magazine Art, Newspapers and Ephemera [147126]2506 - WWI military magazine Art, Newspapers and Ephemera [147126]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 17. Size 8.5x11 to 11X14". 1. Magazine cover art ", four "The Literary Digest", Funk & Wagnall's Co. CHIC, 18...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********O for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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WWI Real Photo Postcards, Photos Ephemera [147125]2507 - WWI Real Photo Postcards, Photos Ephemera [147125]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 29. 1. Nine RPC's, B/W, not postmarked. Divided and undivided. One marked "U.S.A. Post Card" w/British sailor. ground view: f...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to R*****s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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World War II US Air Force Uniform (3) [148674]2508 - World War II US Air Force Uniform (3) [148674]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 WW II wearable items from the 15th Air Force. Consist of formal dress coat, long-sleeved shirt/Jacket and dress pants. 15th AF patches on b
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********2 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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World War Two Training Facility Photographs [139419]2509 - World War Two Training Facility Photographs [139419]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two black and white panorama photographs of Camp Edwards, Massachusetts, and the Reception Center at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Photos are 42 x 11 i
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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WW  Magazine Ads [148945]2510 - WW Magazine Ads [148945]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 WW ads from US magazines. Allison, Western Electric, Martin Aircraft, Pontiac, GN, Cadillac, RCA, Fisher, Pullman, Pontiac and more. 13x10&...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to n*******4 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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WW 2 Field Artillery Uniform Decorations [138419]2511 - WW 2 Field Artillery Uniform Decorations [138419]
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This lot contains a number of uniform decorations for the 9th Marines 2nd Battalion and also the 85th Battalion Field Artillery stationed in Germany a
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to m****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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WW 2 Save Rubber Poster [148024]2512 - WW 2 Save Rubber Poster [148024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Color poster of a woman carrying her groceries. "Trucks and tires must last to victory". OWI Poster # 28. 27.5x9.5". Date: Country...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m****y for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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WW2 Framed Embroidery [89920]2513 - WW2 Framed Embroidery [89920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice framed embroidery "Darling South Pacific 1944" with red palm tree. Likely made by a soldiers wife. 16x17", frame 21x21" Da...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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WWI and WWII Ephemera Collection [146750]2514 - WWI and WWII Ephemera Collection [146750]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of newspapers, photographs, and a German book from WWI and WWII. A) 13 photographs of French and British WWII soldiers. Most of these photo
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****y for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Rare Stanislaw Toegel Anti-Nazi Cartoon Prints (25) [140546]2515 - Rare Stanislaw Toegel Anti-Nazi Cartoon Prints (25) [140546]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of 25 "Hitleriada Furiosa" & "Hitleriada Macabra" prints by Stanislaw Toegel, 1946, cover a/Stanislav Toegel was a law...
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Estimate : 2,800.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to m****y for (1,200.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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World War II Red Cross Maps, Paris, London, Framed [146531]2516 - World War II Red Cross Maps, Paris, London, Framed [146531]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two WWII, American Red Cross Maps. 1) February 1945, Map of Paris. Image size: 21 x 14". Frame size: 21.5 x 28.5". 2) Central London. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Military Aircraft & Ship Photographs [110174]2517 - Military Aircraft & Ship Photographs [110174]
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A group of unique photographs taken by Tony Addiego of The Mission Pictorialists Camera Club of San Francisco. Six of the pieces measure 16"x 2...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to R*****s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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USS Los Angeles Transatlantic Flight Print [121716]2518 - USS Los Angeles Transatlantic Flight Print [121716]
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A print commemorating the Transatlantic flight of the USS Los Angeles (ZR-3) on October 12-15, 1924. The print shows the massive airship above the cit
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to a********b.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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SR 71 Photo with Pilot Shul Signature and US Fighter Plane Photo [154954]2519 - SR 71 Photo with Pilot Shul Signature and US Fighter Plane Photo [154954]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 framed photos. SR71 Blackbird with pilot Shul signature and US 2 seat fighter jet, type unknown. Both 16x20". Date: Country: State: Ci...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to B******4 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Historical Die Struck Military Button Collection, 50 Different [141134]2520 - Historical Die Struck Military Button Collection, 50 Different [141134]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wonderful collection of a wide variety of military buttons from many military campaigns around the world. Includes British, US, Irish and Other. Many
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to m****y for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Jane's Fighting Ships, 5 Vols, c1964-81 [136471]2521 - Jane's Fighting Ships, 5 Vols, c1964-81 [136471]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 volumes of the famous Jane's fighting ships: 1964, 1967, 1966, 1974, and 1981. This publication, done annually goes back before 1900 and is th...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Korean War US Air Force Parachute [139499]2522 - Korean War US Air Force Parachute [139499]
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Orange & white USAF parachute used in Korean War. Lines cut. Markings faded but what is legible reads: NOPY ASSY. DWG. No. 50E6877, OR?R No. AF3...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D******a for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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U. S. in Korea Photograph Collection [131380]2523 - U. S. in Korea Photograph Collection [131380]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains virtually perhaps 1000 photographs from on military service man's 2-year tour in Korea, 1984-85. Vary from 3x5 to 8x10, hund...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****9 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Medal of Honor and related books of valor [137734]2524 - Medal of Honor and related books of valor [137734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has three books related to the Medal of Honor: "Beyond Glory" by Larry Smith, 2003 signed by the author like new condition with d...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 180.00
Sold to 8*****M for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Military Ephemera [156082]2525 - Military Ephemera [156082]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of several pieces of military related ephemera. This lot includes a Servicemen's World War Map, a copy of Time magazine from 1945, a photo o...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 0***8 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Military Prints and Magazine Cover Art  from Mexican-American to WWII [147127]2526 - Military Prints and Magazine Cover Art from Mexican-American to WWII [147127]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 21. 1. Magazine Cover Art: Life, 1950, MacArthur cover, three Saturday Evening Post 1940's. Four Ladies Home Journal 1918-one of en...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Miscellaneous Military Medals and Ribbons [154698]2527 - Miscellaneous Military Medals and Ribbons [154698]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of miscellaneous United States military medals and ribbons. At least two of the medals are from the Korean War, another is from WWII. Others are g
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Post WWII Ephemera [131603]2528 - Post WWII Ephemera [131603]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of papers, maps, booklets and other ephemera of a military nature. Included are navigator star chart booklets issued by Mather AFB
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*****s for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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United States Naval Academy Yearbook, 1905 [156084]2529 - United States Naval Academy Yearbook, 1905 [156084]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"The Lucky Bag" United States Naval Academy Class of 1905, Volume XII, Annapolis, Maryland. This yearbook has pictures and small biographi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****9 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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US Naval Seaman Blue Uniform Top [147405]2530 - US Naval Seaman Blue Uniform Top [147405]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly c. 1960's. Naval Clothing Factory. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Membership Certificate & Photo [155528]2531 - Veterans of Foreign Wars Membership Certificate & Photo [155528]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Membership certificate for Charles J. Gavin, elected Member National Council of Administration, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United St
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 0***8 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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American Revolution Bi-Centennial Flag [152614]2532 - American Revolution Bi-Centennial Flag [152614]
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This is an American Revolution Bi-Centennial flag by Bull Dog at 3ft. X 5ft. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance: Jim & Barbara ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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US Military Digging Tools (2) [131500]2533 - US Military Digging Tools (2) [131500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two restored cast iron digging implements. 1.) Marked US on the side in old large punched letters. 2.) Unmarked drift pick. c1860s Date: Countr
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****M for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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.32 Caliber S&W Empty Cartridge Box and Empty Black Powder Can [139530]2534 - .32 Caliber S&W Empty Cartridge Box and Empty Black Powder Can [139530]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This box of .32 caliber S&W center-fire cartridges is empty but contains a note that all cartridges were loaded with Hazard Gunpowder. An inside...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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20 Gauge Paper Shot Shells c. 1900-1940's. [142342]2535 - 20 Gauge Paper Shot Shells c. 1900-1940's. [142342]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot reads like the history of the 20 gauge shotgun shell with three examples. There are three variations of the 20 gauge. Never as popular as the
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Musket Caps 4-wing Large [142335]2536 - Musket Caps 4-wing Large [142335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These Alcan musket caps are 4-wing large. Over 100+ caps in all. One compete tin unopened and sealed with two opened tins. Made in France. The large w
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****M for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Watervliet Arsenal  Cartridge Wallet 1890's [157353]2537 - Watervliet Arsenal Cartridge Wallet 1890's [157353]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Watervliet Arsenal ammo wallet complete with a brass badge "NJ" for New Jersey National Guard. In very good condition with sloth...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m****y for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Bullet Molds for Percussion Pistols [153061]2538 - Bullet Molds for Percussion Pistols [153061]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has two double cavity bullet molds. The first is an unmarked all-steel double cavity mold (roughly) measured to be about .454 in. An oversize
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to U***c for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Round Ball Bullet Molds for .69 cal. and .75 cal. [153062]2539 - Round Ball Bullet Molds for .69 cal. and .75 cal. [153062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has two round ball bullet molds. The first is a two cavity all-steel vintage double cavity mold stamped "18" without any other ma...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to U***c for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Bullet Making Tools and Lead Pot, 3 [156393]2540 - Bullet Making Tools and Lead Pot, 3 [156393]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pioneer pot for melting lead, possibly for bullets, 6x4.75" with lead inside. 2 metal industrial ladles, 11.75" and 23". Date: Cou...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to r****z for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Bayonet For Springfield Rifle model 1855/1863 [152607]2541 - Bayonet For Springfield Rifle model 1855/1863 [152607]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This bayonet is a Springfield rifle model 1855/1863 complete with scabbard and frog. 22 in. overall length. The familiar triangle shaped blade with U.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to U***c for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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