"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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J.I. Case 150th year Anniversary commemorative casting plaque [113086]1400 - J.I. Case 150th year Anniversary commemorative casting plaque [113086]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a plaque of cast iron commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Case Corporation of Racine Wisconsin. Founded in 1842 before Wisconsin was a
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*******1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Maps of Western States, Wyoming, Kansas, South Dakota [72008]1401 - Maps of Western States, Wyoming, Kansas, South Dakota [72008]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Wyoming by Counties, c. 1900, color & lithography by Cram, no condition issues noted, vivid color 14" x 11"; 2)Geo. Cram's Kans...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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African Baskets, Antique - 2 [120982]1402 - African Baskets, Antique - 2 [120982]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) West African Basket, 8" diameter x 4" high. Faded red and purple designs. Good condition; 2) Small, coiled basket, black designs. 7.25&...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to m*****9 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Tribal Mask from the Ivory Coast [146375]1403 - Tribal Mask from the Ivory Coast [146375]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This tribal mask is from the Dan Tribe (specifically the Yacouba) of Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). The mask accompanies a tribal figure listed el...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to m*****9 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Nigerian Yam Festival Wood Carving Figure [146377]1404 - Nigerian Yam Festival Wood Carving Figure [146377]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This carved wood figure was of a celebrated figure-head in his community and used during the Yam Festival celebrated in late June throughout Nigeria,
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to m*****9 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Zulu African Beaded Loin Cloth [145963]1405 - Zulu African Beaded Loin Cloth [145963]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Zulu Cache sex apron "loin cloth" measures approx. 9 x 15" in colors of predominantly yellow and orange with some blue. This came fro...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Canadian Stereo-view Group [123205]1406 - Canadian Stereo-view Group [123205]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. One is LV Valle (identified on reverse) of Quebec. The others are Keystone View Company. "Winnipeg", Laliberte's Fur Parl...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
Sold to m********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Toronto Typographical Society [91035]1407 - Toronto Typographical Society [91035]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to James Fullarton. Instituted Feb. 1844, admitted Jan. 1860. Vignette house / office with motto "United to Support, Not Combined to Inj...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Chinese Ceramic Items (5) [109555]1408 - Chinese Ceramic Items (5) [109555]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 modern ceramics. 13.75" handled dragon container, 6.75" Harley Davidson coin bank, 8.75" brown handled urn, 10" brown pitcher,...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Wooden Chinese Abacus [158489]1409 - Wooden Chinese Abacus [158489]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1880's wood Chinese abacas. 7x13". 1 corner damaged. Date: Country: China State: City: Provenance: Jim & Barbara Sherman Pr...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to w**********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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European Stereoviews (21) [156170]1410 - European Stereoviews (21) [156170]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 21 stereoviews, mostly from Europe. These stereoviews shows some very famous places like the canals of Venice, the Colosseum, the Parthenon,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Stereo View Card Collection Mexico, Central and South America [139776]1411 - Stereo View Card Collection Mexico, Central and South America [139776]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 70 stereo views from Mexico, Central and South America, circa 1890-1910. Keystone cards better quality, older cards good to fair. Date:
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Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Stereo View Card Collection Miscellaneous Foreign [139772]1412 - Stereo View Card Collection Miscellaneous Foreign [139772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 100 stereo view cards from Africa, Palestine and other countries. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Pavilion De Flore Tuileres [131509]1413 - Pavilion De Flore Tuileres [131509]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original hand colored lithograph. Signed: T. Boys signed on the edge of the stone walkway. Reverse: Page out of promo for Manning Gallery, London, wi
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Estimate : 750.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to u********y.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Early F.F. Miller Prints, Foreign Maps and Litho (7 Pieces) [116880]1414 - Early F.F. Miller Prints, Foreign Maps and Litho (7 Pieces) [116880]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two FF Miller very high-quality matted prints: 1) "Les Glaneuses" No. 644, 8 x 11" on 14 x 16" matte; 2) "L'Angelus&quo...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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French Wine Advertising Signs (2) [143871]1415 - French Wine Advertising Signs (2) [143871]
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Lot of 2. French wine advertising signs. (1) 3 Vins Recommandes - Alfred Gerin & Ses Fils, 12 1/8" x 9 1/2", tear in upper right cor...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V*******s for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Japanese Art Business Cards [155091]1416 - Japanese Art Business Cards [155091]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Japanese Silk Sore business card. Small Japanese Bead blind wall hanger, 7x 3 5/8" Date: Country: Japan State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to c******y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Occupied Japan, Hand Made Platter [153360]1417 - Occupied Japan, Hand Made Platter [153360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16.5" iris pattern plate, hand made in Occupied Japan. Unknown material. Some wear on front and back. Date: Country: Japan State: City: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c******y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Lottery Tickets, 1920-29, Plus Malta Tickets [155063]1418 - Mexican Lottery Tickets, 1920-29, Plus Malta Tickets [155063]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 25 Mexican lottery tickets, c. 1920-29. 3 Malta lottery tickets, 1949-50. Date: Country: Mexico State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*********3 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Peter the Great  (c1722) Map of Central Russia [131545]1419 - Peter the Great (c1722) Map of Central Russia [131545]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice hand-colored map of central Russia from the reign of Peter the Great. With text on left and right sides in french discussing the history of th
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to u********y.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Sash (Sluck, Belarusian) [85819]1420 - Sash (Sluck, Belarusian) [85819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
62" x 4.5", fringe is approx. 5.5". Beautiful flowers, appear to be of silk, colors of brown, soft pink, gold & cream. Sluck sash...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Sash (Sluck, Belarusian) [85820]1421 - Sash (Sluck, Belarusian) [85820]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
62" x 4.5", fringe is approx. 5.5". Beautiful flowers, colors of brown, green, blue & cream. Sluck sashes, real treasure of Belar...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Sash (Russian) [85852]1422 - Sash (Russian) [85852]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully made sash with fringe & detail. Geometric designs in bright colors. Approx. 50 x 4.5". Date: 1900s Country: Russia State: ...
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Souvenir of the Panama Canal [139665]1423 - Souvenir of the Panama Canal [139665]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Booklet. Title: Souvenir of the Panama Canal. Publisher: Panama, I.L. Maduro Souvenir Store. c. 1915. Binding: soft cover. 10 1/4" x 8". 3...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a****y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Painting of Tantallon Castle, Scotland [122823]1424 - Painting of Tantallon Castle, Scotland [122823]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original watercolor and charcoal artwork by Matilda Townsend. Image of the ruins of Tantallon Castle (built in the 14th century) high on a cliff in Sc
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to n*******4 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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The Observatory Newspaper in Dialogue [125489]1425 - The Observatory Newspaper in Dialogue [125489]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Two pages in excellent condition. Saturday April 21, 1683, and Saturday October 15. 1681. Newspaper grounded by Roger L'Estrange ad ve...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to u********y.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Victorian Staffordshire Watch-Holder [119193]1426 - Victorian Staffordshire Watch-Holder [119193]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Watch-Holder. Newlyweds with doves, grape arbor. 8.5" x 5" x 2". Small nick in watch ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Early English Heavy Cart Illustration [127018]1427 - Early English Heavy Cart Illustration [127018]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A drawing of a horse drawn cart from 1768, designed with very wide wheels to handle the very rutted roads of the time. Measures 7.5 x 9.5 inches. A re
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Antique English Pocket Balance c. 1850 [143899]1428 - Antique English Pocket Balance c. 1850 [143899]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique balance in elongated oval tin box w/original silk lining inside top cover. Equal arm balance scales, brass pans, cords intact. Not all weig
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********O for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Silvery Thames Photographic Brochure [139197]1429 - Silvery Thames Photographic Brochure [139197]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Published by the Phototone Publishing Company of London, and sold for one shilling, this 10 x 8-inch brochure has black and white photographs of scene
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Badge Collection w/Repros + Fantasy (4) [147141]1430 - Badge Collection w/Repros + Fantasy (4) [147141]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. State of Texas, Sheriff, Presidio County. Replica of the badge John Wayne wore in Rio Bravo. 2, "Dirty Harry" Callahan credentials an...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Capt. Midnight Decoder Badges [147152]1431 - Capt. Midnight Decoder Badges [147152]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 2. 1946 Capt. Midnight Mirro-Flash Codeo-O-Graph badge. One is in excellent condition in plastic box protector. 2nd one is in very good condit
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l******8 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ribbons from CO & UT (2) [139179]1432 - Ribbons from CO & UT (2) [139179]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2: Torn ribbon, blue lettering on white cloth, stating See the Great West - Come to Salt Lake City - 1911. Second ribbon, gold and white cloth
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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RN Group (40) [150113]1433 - RN Group (40) [150113]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 40 revenue imprinted checks from around the country._x000D_ RNE (2) 1872 Lapeer Michigan; RNF 1876; RNG (3 different); RNX (5 different ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to O*********n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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RND Group (11) [150114]1434 - RND Group (11) [150114]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven RND checks from the 1870s. Two off-color imprints: buff and brown. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to O*********n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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RN Check Group, 30 [156047]1435 - RN Check Group, 30 [156047]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 30 RN checks, c. 1873-1889. Greene, NY. Helena and Butte, MT. Townsend, MA. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****1 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Revenue Stamped Checks (26) [157150]1436 - Revenue Stamped Checks (26) [157150]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of 26 revenue stamped checks including 10 RNs and 16 adhesive revenue stamps. These checks are from many different states including Califor
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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US Check Group [148711]1437 - US Check Group [148711]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 75 US checks including D.T. etc. No RN's, a few with adhesive revenue, some with RN facsimile underprints. c. 1880's-1910's. Date...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Whole Sheet Pages of RN Checks [138453]1438 - Whole Sheet Pages of RN Checks [138453]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four vintage unissued, uncut checks. Two from the Banking House of Battles & Webster, Girard, Pa. Also, City Bank of New Rochelle, N.Y. a...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Brass Scale/Balance Collection (2) [146969]1439 - Brass Scale/Balance Collection (2) [146969]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 scales. One from Buffalo Scale Co USA w/brass handled scales. Has 3 chains attached to metal bowl for placing content for weighing. Length
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********l for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Schooling's Scale from Eighteenth Century (1) [143895]1440 - Schooling's Scale from Eighteenth Century (1) [143895]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Schooling's scale. Label partially intact, includes Dec. 1776 date, likely c. 1780s - 1790s. Wooden case. Equal arm balance scales, brass pans...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to f********a.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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10 Different Advertising Signs; c. 1900s-1950s [153648]1441 - 10 Different Advertising Signs; c. 1900s-1950s [153648]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about ten different vintage advertisements. These are advertisements for alcohol, perfume, canned goods, 7 Up soda, pharmaceuticals, a Bendix w
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to O*********n for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Antique Pen Advertisements; c. 1920s-1930s [147262]1442 - Antique Pen Advertisements; c. 1920s-1930s [147262]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of seven advertisement posters for antique pens from the following manufacturers: L.E. Waterman Co., the Wahl Co., and W.A. Sheaffer Pen Company
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********l for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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De Laval Dairy Metal Sign [156235]1443 - De Laval Dairy Metal Sign [156235]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Curved rectangular aluminum De Laval Cream Separators and Milkers sign. 5x27". Some signs of use. Date: Country: State: City: Provenan...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t****8 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Golden Wedding Coffee Framed Advertising Poster [153740]1444 - Golden Wedding Coffee Framed Advertising Poster [153740]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wood framed advertising poster for Golden Wedding Coffee with an elderly couple sipping on some brew. Poster 27x20", frame 35.5x27.5". Pos...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c******y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Peacock Flour Sign; c. 1920s [153604]1445 - Peacock Flour Sign; c. 1920s [153604]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage metal sign that says, "Use Shellabarger's Peacock Flour." The Shellabarger's Mill was located in Salina, Kansas. This sign...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********b.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Pen Advertisements; c. 1930-1940 [151108]1446 - Pen Advertisements; c. 1930-1940 [151108]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage magazine advertisements for pens manufactured by W.A. Sheaffer Pen Co. and L.E. Waterman Company. These are nice, detailed advertisements with
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express Bag Reproductions; 1960s [153649]1447 - Wells Fargo & Co. Express Bag Reproductions; 1960s [153649]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two reproduced Wells Fargo & Co. Express mail bags. These reproductions were probably made around the 1960s. Both have the words "W.F. &...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****y for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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"The Illustrated London News" [139349]1448 - "The Illustrated London News" [139349]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a bundle of several issues of "The Illustrated London News." "The Illustrated London News" appeared weekly until 1971, t...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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1890-1918 Photo Memorabilia [136909]1449 - 1890-1918 Photo Memorabilia [136909]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Photo postcards, c. 1918; 2) The Famous British Convict Ship, 1890 booklet and postcards; 3) Twenty-six 19th century Carte de Visite (CDV) Photogra
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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