"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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Kern River Land Company Canal / Rosedale Document [139159]1150 - Kern River Land Company Canal / Rosedale Document [139159]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Power of Attorney document (1 piece, folded, no tears, legible, in good condition). Dated 6th day of January 1896. British citizen Mrs. Amelia Brough
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to n*******g for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Large Sacramento Bee Newspaper Articles in Book [72015]1151 - Large Sacramento Bee Newspaper Articles in Book [72015]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Book of Sacramento Bee Articles from July 1, 1932, to July 30, 1932. Has articles ranging from "Governor Roosevelt Wins Wide Lead in Thre...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*****s for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Freeman & Co's Express Office Deposit Receipt [127952]1152 - Freeman & Co's Express Office Deposit Receipt [127952]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
October 6th, 1851, Henry Webster deposited one sealed package valued two hundred ten dollars and Freeman & Co's Express Office on Second Str...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*****u for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Vintage San Diego Auto Club Maps [145986]1153 - Vintage San Diego Auto Club Maps [145986]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Auto Routes of San Diego City, Auto Routes of San Diego County, color San Diego County. Date: Country: State: California City: San Diego Proven
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Downieville California, Sunday Chronicle, San Francisco [61225]1154 - Downieville California, Sunday Chronicle, San Francisco [61225]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sunday, September 12, 1880, No. 59. This has only a couple pages. The front page has a cut out portion on lower left front page. Front page has miscel
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Madge Kennedy, Strand Theatre Broadside [85139]1155 - Madge Kennedy, Strand Theatre Broadside [85139]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice, approx. 11" x 21" 2 sided cardboard broadside from the Strand Theatre on Market Street in San Francisco, CA. Sept. 29, 1918 showing ...
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PG & E Employee Photographs [121662]1156 - PG & E Employee Photographs [121662]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two 8"x 20" photographs of Pacific Gas & Electric Company employees in both 1932 & 1949. The group photos were taken by Larry O...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Vintage Tip Tray [148834]1157 - Vintage Tip Tray [148834]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage metal tip tray, most likely from the late 19th century. The following is printed on the back: "Compliments of J.F. Plume [?] Co. Pacifi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to O**Y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Fairmont Hotel Ladle Spoon [121569]1158 - Fairmont Hotel Ladle Spoon [121569]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a ladle spoon marked from the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. The Fairmont is named after the Senator and mining magnate James Fair by his d
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Bank of America Broadside [122804]1159 - Bank of America Broadside [122804]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 14"x 17" broadside highlighting Bank of America's founder A.P. Giannini's creed about his belief in conducting business....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Coin (Treasure) Box Manufacturer Letter [138278]1160 - Coin (Treasure) Box Manufacturer Letter [138278]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Union Box Co, George W. Swan letter. The masthead states he was a "coin tray and Coin box" manufacturer. Coin boxes were known as "tr...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to O*********n for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Native Sons of Golden West Admission Day Celebration Program [137827]1161 - Native Sons of Golden West Admission Day Celebration Program [137827]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native Sons of Golden West (N.S.G.W.) Grand Celebration of Admission Day program, in San Jose, Calif., c1894. Small program, 6 1/4 by 3 1/2 inches, wi
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*****E for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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San Luis Obispo (CA) Publications Collection (4) [139628]1162 - San Luis Obispo (CA) Publications Collection (4) [139628]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Softbound publications about the city/county of San Luis Obispo, CA. (1) Whale Primer, Cabrillo Historical Society, 58 pp, 1962; (2) La P
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Tanforan Co. Horse Club, 1934 Pass [141156]1163 - Tanforan Co. Horse Club, 1934 Pass [141156]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Orange 1934 pass for this exclusive racing horse club in the Bay Area. Excellent condition. Date: Country: State: California City: San Mateo Pr
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to R*****n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Santa Cruz, CA Portraits, 12 [153409]1164 - Santa Cruz, CA Portraits, 12 [153409]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 portraits, children, men and women. Various Santa Cruz studios. 2.25x2.25"-5.5X4". Date: Country: State: California City: Santa ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Sonoma County, California Ephemera [134456]1165 - Sonoma County, California Ephemera [134456]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Two-fold postcard showing a General View of Occidental, Cal. Mailed 1911. Taped repaired at fold. 2) St. Helena Sanitarium Health Exponen
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Rock-n-Roll Posters (Printer Overrun) [120906]1166 - Rock-n-Roll Posters (Printer Overrun) [120906]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are printer overruns of a poster advertising a rock concert in the Gold Rush town of Sonora, California on August 13, 1977. The concert featured
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Solano County Fair Best Exhibit Diploma for Printing on Tapestry [125097]1167 - Solano County Fair Best Exhibit Diploma for Printing on Tapestry [125097]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original award diploma with blue ribbon and gold seal, reads: Solano County Agricultural Association awards this Diploma to Mrs. James Megarry For Bes
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to c******y for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Trinity Journal Newspaper [113603]1168 - Trinity Journal Newspaper [113603]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extra rare. Vol. 11. No. 27. Weaverville, California, Saturday, July 25, 1857. Variety of interesting articles: "More Mormon Mischief" abo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******i for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Two Bay Area Telegraph Receipts w/ Envelopes (Alvarado & San Jose) [138277]1169 - Two Bay Area Telegraph Receipts w/ Envelopes (Alvarado & San Jose) [138277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Rare telegram and envelope for the Bay & Coast Telegraph Company. Dateline San Francisco, 10/9/1886. Sent to SP Harvey of Alvarado. "Shi...
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Association of Territorial Pioneers of California Certificate, Reproduction [156277]1170 - Association of Territorial Pioneers of California Certificate, Reproduction [156277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
High quality copy of a certificate from the Association of Territorial Pioneers of California. The original certificate certified that John Jackson Wa
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to m****y for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Vintage Metal California Agricultural Sign [139378]1171 - Vintage Metal California Agricultural Sign [139378]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal advertising sign from Council of California Growers reading Agriculture - California's Most Vital Industry. White with red lettering for t...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to D********s.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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California Advertising Calendars, 3 [154543]1172 - California Advertising Calendars, 3 [154543]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
H Bensen & Sons, San Francisco with WW1 soldier holding baby, 17.25"x10". Hotel Willett, Willett, California, January 1913, First Aid ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to f********a.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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California Historical Publications Collection (8) [143241]1173 - California Historical Publications Collection (8) [143241]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 items. California Historical Publications. All softbound. Collection consists of (1) The Beginnings of Journalism in Southern California,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********e.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Handmade Quilt & Crib Blanket [131411]1174 - Handmade Quilt & Crib Blanket [131411]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two colorful vintage handmade quilt items. Included is a quilt coverlet measuring 54"x 70" and appears to be machine stitched. There is so...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Large, Heavy Ornamental Key (for Grand Opening?) [130144]1175 - Large, Heavy Ornamental Key (for Grand Opening?) [130144]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Our only clues are the eEf and eCalifornia.f Very large at 7 inches and extremely heavy. Probably used for a grant opening of a large business. A
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********l for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Two Very Large California Nature Black & White Photographs, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe [123957]1176 - Two Very Large California Nature Black & White Photographs, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe [123957]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Ski scene identified as Badger Pass in Yosemite. Dated 1940. Photo by J. H. Jones. 2) Lake Tahoe. 16x18". Yellow stains from glue to hold it...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Western Calendar Art [84434]1177 - Western Calendar Art [84434]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 calendars, 1 from Russell Gates Mercantile Co. Calhan Colorado; 1 from Thomas P. Smith, Clothier, Coalinga, Cal. 1919. Date: 1922 Country: State
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to c******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Unidentified Southern California Photograph Collection [140033]1178 - Unidentified Southern California Photograph Collection [140033]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 15 B&W, 8 x 10 inch photographs of unidentified houses, interiors, panoramic views. Date: Country: State: California City: P...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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California Stage Company Check [138473]1179 - California Stage Company Check [138473]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare receipt for payment of $600 from the Oregon Stage Co. to the California Stage Company, dated October 30, 1866. Date: 1866 Country: State: Ca
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m**********w for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Aspen, Colorado Trade Cards (3) [154486]1180 - Aspen, Colorado Trade Cards (3) [154486]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three extreme trade cards from businesses in Aspen, Colorado. Two are from C.F. Youberg, Dealers in Fine Shoes and Slippers and the other is fr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to D********l for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Salida Colorado Trade Cards (3) [154487]1181 - Salida Colorado Trade Cards (3) [154487]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three different trade cards from businesses in Salida, Colorado, c. 1880s-1910s. They are from Buchannan & Orr, Dealers in Dry Goods, Clo...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to f*****E for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Only Western RN-L Revenue Imprinted Check, Canon City [151824]1182 - Only Western RN-L Revenue Imprinted Check, Canon City [151824]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not listed in Castenholz. Fremont County Bank. Canon City. 1877. Overall nice condition with folds and rough left edge. Issued to Vick McGraw. Date:
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to i******s for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Colorado Springs Municipal Band Programs [156033]1183 - Colorado Springs Municipal Band Programs [156033]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Colorado Springs Municipal Band programs, 2x Kodaks, 2x Rodeo Pictures, Hiawatha. 1928 band photo. Date: Country: State: Colorado City: Color
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to O*********n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Cripple Creek Panorama [154435]1184 - Cripple Creek Panorama [154435]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Panorama of Cripple Creek, Colorado. This panorama shows the whole town with Mt. Pisgah in the background. Taken from the hillside to capture a nice b
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to n*******g for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Saddles & Western Apparel Sales Catalog [88537]1185 - Saddles & Western Apparel Sales Catalog [88537]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sales Catalog with prices advertising Stetson Hats, Women's western apparel; gloves, Pendleton Virgin Wool Shirts, horse bits, saddles, pyramid ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 160.00
Sold to S********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Advertising Card Mm. Calve for the Darrow & Sharp Music Co. [151235]1186 - Advertising Card Mm. Calve for the Darrow & Sharp Music Co. [151235]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This card is an advertisement for the Smith & Nixon Piano Co. sold by Darrow & Sharp of Denver, Col. The photo depicts Mm. Emma Calve. 3 1/2...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Colorado Political Items [122863]1187 - Colorado Political Items [122863]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An 18"x 21" framed photo gallery of the 21st General Assembly of Colorado in 1917. Also included is a 9"x 12" photo of the asse...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c******y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Denver Metal Advertising Scooper [152061]1188 - Denver Metal Advertising Scooper [152061]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black painted scooper. FC Ayers Merc. Co., Wholesale, Grain Flour, Hay, Bags, Cottonseed and Linseed Products, Denver, Colo. 6x12". Some paint ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******0 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Denver, Colorado Die Cut for E V. Riley [151813]1189 - Denver, Colorado Die Cut for E V. Riley [151813]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wholesale confections. Baby in crib. Slight tears bottom left edge and bottom right. Hole upper center for hanging. Date: Country: State: Colora
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Colorado Whiskey Billhead [90297]1190 - Colorado Whiskey Billhead [90297]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare whiskey billhead from Denver, CO. Torn, poor condition. No date. Sold as is. Date: Country: State: Colorado City: Denver Provenance:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Colorado Hotel Desk Pad [154553]1191 - Colorado Hotel Desk Pad [154553]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Estes Park, CO hotel desk pad with side advertising. Embossed W.H. Note: this is the pad for the hotel guest book. It is not the guest book. Date:
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to D*****7 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Estes Park, Colorado Ephemera; c. 1910s-20s [153140]1192 - Estes Park, Colorado Ephemera; c. 1910s-20s [153140]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of three rare pieces of Estes Park, Colorado ephemera. These pieces include an informational booklet from the Hotel Stanley, a postcard showing
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Glenwood Springs Resort Stereoview & Boudoir Photograph [134200]1193 - Glenwood Springs Resort Stereoview & Boudoir Photograph [134200]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Boudoir photograph card, No. 1034, "In the Pool at Glenwood." Views Along the Colorado Midland Railway. Advertising label att...
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Estimate : 270.00 - 700.00
Sold to p********n for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Framed Flower Basket Diecut Calendar, 1914, Greeley [153741]1194 - Framed Flower Basket Diecut Calendar, 1914, Greeley [153741]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Flowers in a basket diecut calendar, AW Jacobs, Fresh and Salt Meats, Greeley, Colo, with 1914 calendar. Diecut 11.5x10.5". Frame 25x20.5"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a****y for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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The Draper, Men's Outfitters Match Safe [153415]1195 - The Draper, Men's Outfitters Match Safe [153415]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White metal match safe. "The Draper". Men's Outfitters, La Junta, Colo. Edge metal wrinkle. 1.5x2 3/8". Date: Country: State...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******6 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Lake City, Colorado Stereoview; 1881 [153566]1196 - Lake City, Colorado Stereoview; 1881 [153566]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stereoview of Lake City, Colorado from 1881. This is a birds' eye view of Lake City from the west. It was produced by T.E. Barnhouse, Lake City,...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to p********n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Early View of Leadville City Hall; c. 1900 [154426]1197 - Early View of Leadville City Hall; c. 1900 [154426]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early view of City Hall in Leadville, Colorado. Shows the City Hall building with a group of men and a horse drawn wagon to the left of it. There is a
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6*****b for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Leadville Commandery Ephemera (4); 1890s-1910s [153054]1198 - Leadville Commandery Ephemera (4); 1890s-1910s [153054]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four pieces of ephemera from the Mount of the Holy Cross Commandery in Leadville Colorado. There are two ribbons, one from the 25th Triennial C
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to R*****s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Leadville Trade Cards (5) [154598]1199 - Leadville Trade Cards (5) [154598]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five different trade cards from businesses in Leadville, Colorado. The businesses include the Colorado Cigar Store, W.W. Montelius Temple of Mu
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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