"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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Navajo Tourist Blankets, 6 [158127]2592 - Navajo Tourist Blankets, 6 [158127]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Navajo tourist blankets. Maroon, tan, grey. white 40x19". Grey, red, blue, white, tan 40x19". Red, brown, grey, beige 34x16", fair ...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 750.00
Sold to 3******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Navajo Transitional Blanket [157482]2593 - Navajo Transitional Blanket [157482]
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36 x 55" Poor condition. Date: c1910 Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to O**Y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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South American Rug Trio [156812]2594 - South American Rug Trio [156812]
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1.) 2nd half 20th century about 20 x 70" fair condition. 2.) 2nd half 20th century 20 x 56 good condition 3.) fair about 22 x 40" approx...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 3******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Rug (Afghanistan or Pakistan) [83524]2595 - Rug (Afghanistan or Pakistan) [83524]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wool rug. 3'3" x 6'. This run is heavily worn, please inspect. Date: c1880 Country: Afghanistan State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Two Belgium Made Tapestries  [108736]2596 - Two Belgium Made Tapestries [108736]
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1) A Venetian scene--a gathering with gondolas in the background. Approx. 15" x 46", rich coloring. 2) A Spanish scene--party with musicia...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Floral Persian-Style Rug [151560]2597 - Floral Persian-Style Rug [151560]
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Persian style, modern "mille-fleur" rug, 3'8" x 6'3", plus 2-inch tassel fringe. Beautiful design, Red central ground wi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to t********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Modern, Persian Rug [139924]2598 - Modern, Persian Rug [139924]
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Modern, Persian-style rug, 5'8" x 9', plus 2-inch cotton fringe. Classic Persian medallion pattern woven in modern, contemporary colors...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to j*****O for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Persian Style "Mille Fleur" Rug [151561]2599 - Persian Style "Mille Fleur" Rug [151561]
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Modern Persian style, 49" x 70", plus 2.5-inch tassels. Central medallion, "Mille Fleur", white background with red, light blue,...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to t********f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Unique Modern Persian-Style Rug [151562]2600 - Unique Modern Persian-Style Rug [151562]
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Persian style, modern rug, 37-1/2" x 56", plus 3-inch tassels. Unique central design--vase-like design with birds (partridges?), white bac...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to t********f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Decorative Rug Group, 4 [158118]2601 - Decorative Rug Group, 4 [158118]
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4 decorative rugs. Beige, tan 74x37". Black, tan 59x43", poor condition. Brown, tan, grey 62x31", poor condition. Pink, aqua, tan, wh...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Mexican Rug [158101]2602 - Mexican Rug [158101]
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Beige, orange, brown and rust colored Mexican rug. 103x60". Stained. Date: Country: Mexico State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Mexican Serapes, 5, Rug and Saddle Blanket [158125]2603 - Mexican Serapes, 5, Rug and Saddle Blanket [158125]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Mexican serapes. Grey, violet, brick 87x57". Fluorescent 55x24". Beige, black, mauve 73x31". Bight rainbow 84x57". Blue diamon...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 3******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Handmade Peruvian Rug [151569]2604 - Handmade Peruvian Rug [151569]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wool rug from Peru. Attached tag indicates home spun wool (alpaca?) and handmade. Tag has Tap. AYAC. Fino, Tocapo c/pastel. Tocapo (Tocapu) is an Ande
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to a********b.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Peruvian Wall Tapestries, Five [151563]2605 - Peruvian Wall Tapestries, Five [151563]
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Five Peruvian hand woven wall tapestries. 1) Eight people dancing, 42" x 40"; 2) Eight men in hats, beautiful modern design, 38" x ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********l for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Decorative Pictorial Rug Group, 3 [158119]2606 - Decorative Pictorial Rug Group, 3 [158119]
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3 foreign decorative rugs. Aqua, mauve, beige with flower pattern, 70x48". Beige, black with birds and other figures, possibly South American, ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Middle Eastern Rugs, 6 [158100]2607 - Middle Eastern Rugs, 6 [158100]
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6 Middle Eastern rugs. Red, blue, white, brown 47x21", .75" hole, some loose strands. Green, brown red blue with people, animals, hand wov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to t********n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Persian Rug and Reference Books [146372]2608 - Persian Rug and Reference Books [146372]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Persian rug measures 25 in. X 38 in. It is made with a pocket for a stiffener as a wall hanging. The colors are a rust and green colors. It is we
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Persian Rug in Cream color  [133796]2609 - Persian Rug in Cream color [133796]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a room sized Persian rug measuring 118 in. X 160 in. ( 10 ft. X 13 ft.). Beautifully colored with a cream base color. Professional cleaning is
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to j*****O for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Persian Style Floor Rug, 90 x 63", Olive Tones [124477]2610 - Persian Style Floor Rug, 90 x 63", Olive Tones [124477]
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Persian style floor rug, silk finish, fringe on two ends, olive tones. Two spots from cleaning. Otherwise nice. Date: Country: State: City: P
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Three Vintage Tapestries [108734]2611 - Three Vintage Tapestries [108734]
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The three tapestries are stitched together. They are sepia toned or very faded. A military person appears in all three pieces. The pieces appear to be
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Art, Poems, Stories and Stationary of Cowboy's [147122]2612 - Art, Poems, Stories and Stationary of Cowboy's [147122]
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lot of 25+. 1. Print "Hunting Buffalo's" by F.O.C. Darley. Double mats frame embossed w/printers logo and info sheet on artist who il...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i********2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Cowboy Boots, Black Leather, Unbranded [129405]2613 - Cowboy Boots, Black Leather, Unbranded [129405]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of pointed-toe, black cowboy boots with yellow and blue stitching. Size is around 10.5. Boot stand about. 14 inches tall and are 12 inches from
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c****n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Cowboy Posters, 2 [148026]2614 - Cowboy Posters, 2 [148026]
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Del Monte Foods Round-Up with cowboy and cattle 35x25", some creasing. Levi's 501 jeans 22x34". Date: Country: State: City: P...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Cowboy Western Saddle [54973]2615 - Cowboy Western Saddle [54973]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cowboy western saddle. Factory made, half seat. Separate seat jockeys. Date: c1900 Country: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Pair of Vintage Mexican Iron Spurs [157525]2616 - Pair of Vintage Mexican Iron Spurs [157525]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of oversized hand forged vintage Mexican Iron Spurs and were most likely built in the Amozoc region of Mexico, the heel bands are 2 inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to c****n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Silvered Spurs for Kids [156803]2617 - Silvered Spurs for Kids [156803]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Darling set of spurs, brown metal with silvered accents. Just two inches wide, for tiny ankles. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t**********3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Short Saddle Trees, Lot of 6 [110633]2618 - Short Saddle Trees, Lot of 6 [110633]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five matching pinewood saddle trees approx. 24 inches tall, 17 inches wide, and 16 inches long. A sixth saddle tree is about 24 inches tall, 9-1/2 inc
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Estimate : 80.00 - 180.00
Sold to t********f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Western VHS & DVD's (Approx. 35) [86860]2619 - Western VHS & DVD's (Approx. 35) [86860]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Many Great American Western Classics; Six Western Classics Starring The Best of the West, John Wayne, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Tex Ritter, The Rough Ri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Vintage Straight Bar Horse Bit [126540]2620 - Vintage Straight Bar Horse Bit [126540]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an antique bar horse bit. It measures 6 x 8" and has a twist on the bar. This would be considered a severe bit that will illicit more c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********l for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Vintage Tapaderos [135638]2621 - Vintage Tapaderos [135638]
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Vintage black tapaderos (stirrup covers) with brass studs. Leather is nicely tooled in a basketweave design, wood stirrups. Date: Country: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to c****n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Western and Cowboy Mix [147863]2622 - Western and Cowboy Mix [147863]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 pair of Topadero stir ups with conchos, 2 braided crops, 17" forked wood, 15" peg board. 5 5" safety pins. Date: Country: Sta...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Earp Style and Mexican Sun Hats [147410]2623 - Earp Style and Mexican Sun Hats [147410]
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Beige Earp Style sunhat by Sahuayo, and black Mexican field hat size 7 1/2 by Hatcrafters. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 3******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Original Buffalo Bill AKA William F. Cody Cabinet Card [147078]2624 - Original Buffalo Bill AKA William F. Cody Cabinet Card [147078]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This cabinet card of Buffalo Bill (3.5 in. X 5 in.) is an original CDV with the actual photo at 2 1/4 in. X 3 1/4 in. This one has a sizable chip out
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to c****n for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Progressive Investment Scrip [156108]2625 - Progressive Investment Scrip [156108]
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Good for 25 cents, this scrip is convertible into interest bearing certificates of the company when presented in amount aggregating Ten Dollars. Dated
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q******s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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F. Johnson Dry Goods Advertising Scrip [101759]2626 - F. Johnson Dry Goods Advertising Scrip [101759]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Currency size bill serial number 37963 for "3" Obv.: The United States / F. Johnson's / Where you will get more/ Dry Gods, Carpets, Mi...
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Estimate : 220.00 - 600.00
Sold to q******s for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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First Dutch Reformed Church Scrip [156251]2627 - First Dutch Reformed Church Scrip [156251]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven pieces in denominations of 5, 10, 25 & 50 cents issued by The First Dutch Reformed Church of Schenectady, N.Y. good on or before July 1, 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q******s for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Parcel Express & Messenger Co. Scrip [156252]2628 - Parcel Express & Messenger Co. Scrip [156252]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four receipt stamps good for 15 cents; general office at 84 E 9th Street, New York. Date: Country: State: New York City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********n.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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New York Scrip Collection [156265]2629 - New York Scrip Collection [156265]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine pieces of New York scrip including two early dates: 1) Corporation of the Village of Sandy Hill / Bank of Fort Edward, five cent note dated Janua
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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H. H. Robinson Scrip [156253]2630 - H. H. Robinson Scrip [156253]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New London Butler Co. will pay to bearer on demand five cents in merchandise at his store. Vignette of building. 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches. A dealer in dry
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 0***8 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Wm. H. Blumer & Co. Banking Scrip [156261]2631 - Wm. H. Blumer & Co. Banking Scrip [156261]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Banking House of Wm. H. Blumer & Co. of Allentown Pennsylvania issued this twenty five cent note September 20th, 1862. Payable to bearer in Curr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****1 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Philadelphia Scrip [156269]2632 - Philadelphia Scrip [156269]
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Two pieces of scrip: 1) E. A. McKeever, Newsdealer & Stationer, 740 S. Fifth Street, Philadelphia, five dollar note. 2) 1902 twenty five cent no...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q******s for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Paris Centennial Good For 25 Cents Scrip [136262]2633 - Paris Centennial Good For 25 Cents Scrip [136262]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1956 paper currency from the Paris Ontario Canada Centennial. 6 x 3 inches, light blue paper. Native American vignettes. "The Place of the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 0***8 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Scrip: Coupon-Response Intl. Postal Notes, 2 [156019]2634 - Scrip: Coupon-Response Intl. Postal Notes, 2 [156019]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Coupon-Response International postal notes. Gardena, CA 1968. 15 cents each. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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California/Montana Scrip Collection [156264]2635 - California/Montana Scrip Collection [156264]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six pieces of historic scrip: 1) two examples of the Sinclair Dollar, The Red Currency, good only in California and Russia. Although he had run
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q******s for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Company Scrip [156249]2636 - Company Scrip [156249]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three examples of companies using advertising scrip: Pratts Foods and Veterinary remedies; with horse vignette; slight tear right side; Poll Parrot Sh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 0***8 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Northeast Companies Scrip [156246]2637 - Northeast Companies Scrip [156246]
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Three company scrip pieces: $2 dollar note for Wooster House Prize Estate Danbury Connecticut dated February 1872; Grand Combination Package Certifica
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m****y for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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People's Gift Enterprise Association Scrip [156109]2638 - People's Gift Enterprise Association Scrip [156109]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gift Ticket entitling the holder to one share in the People's Gift Enterprise Association, gifts to be distributed by the Awarding Committee. 7...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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French Canadian Playing Card, COPY [144994]2639 - French Canadian Playing Card, COPY [144994]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a COPY of a French Canadian playing card from Quebec. Used for playing card money in New France. Jack of Clubs w/"Lancelot" printe...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to m****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Free Coinage Speech [148189]2640 - Free Coinage Speech [148189]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sixteen page brochure, a printed copy of the speech of Henry M. Teller, Senator from Colorado, in the Senate of the United States, Wednesday, April 29
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 3****m for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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World War Two Japanese Occupation Currency [157920]2641 - World War Two Japanese Occupation Currency [157920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 240 pieces of paper money. Centavo and Peso notes from the Philippines; rupee notes from Burma; Cent notes from Malaysia, Dutch Indies. 62
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to A******S for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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