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

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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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Teton County, Montana Ephemera Collection [130670]1300 - Teton County, Montana Ephemera Collection [130670]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six billheads and 25 letters/notes. See photo for billheads. From Power, Dutton, Brady (Commercial Bar and Hotel), Farmington, etc. Dups. Date: Cou
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Estimate : 50.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Valley Garden, MT. Letters, Billheads & Letterheads (25) [140522]1301 - Valley Garden, MT. Letters, Billheads & Letterheads (25) [140522]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of approximately 25 handwritten letters from Valley Garden, Montana. Included in this group is, Valley Garden Ranch, S.R. Buford (Multiples
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Estimate : 60.00 - 185.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Letters & Correspondence Virginia City (Approx.100) [140442]1302 - Letters & Correspondence Virginia City (Approx.100) [140442]
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A collection of at least 100 letters, letterheads and other correspondence from Virginia City, Montana. Pieces include a handwritten bill stamped &q...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
Sold to p********e for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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New York Correspondence to Virginia City (15) [140446]1303 - New York Correspondence to Virginia City (15) [140446]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of letters and correspondence from a New York banker's firm to parties in Virginia City, Montana. Letters & telegrams come from the ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Montana Ribbon Group, 9 [148178]1304 - Montana Ribbon Group, 9 [148178]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 Montana ribbons with a choice Mine Workers of America, Missoula Montana. 8 others c. 1910's-1920's. Date: Country: State: Montana Ci...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s******8 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Montana Check Collection [147686]1305 - Montana Check Collection [147686]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 200 Montana checks, many from Virginia City. Lots of small towns mixed in. Not checked for signatures, so collectors have at it! Date: Countr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to O*********n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Montana Historical Pamphlets [147719]1306 - Montana Historical Pamphlets [147719]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 Montana historical pamphlets.2 Her Majesty Montana, 2 Virginia City, Montana 3.7.77, Colors From and Old Montana Sluice Box, A Pioneers Trip Acros
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******4 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Territorial Governor Samuel T. Hauser Photograph & Draft Manuscript (17) [142252]1307 - Territorial Governor Samuel T. Hauser Photograph & Draft Manuscript (17) [142252]
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Lot of 16 typed half-pages, with B&W photograph, describing the life and time of Samuel T. Hauser, infamous businessman and seventh Territorial ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 500.00
Sold to k********M for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Thomas Brownlie, Railroad Engineer Archive, c. 1940s-1950s [151084]1308 - Thomas Brownlie, Railroad Engineer Archive, c. 1940s-1950s [151084]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of personal ephemera that belonged to a man named Thomas Brownlie, apparently a train engineer who worked on the Cleveland Route
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to n*******4 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Montana Political Ephemera (70+) [148910]1309 - Montana Political Ephemera (70+) [148910]
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Group of over 70 pieces of Montana political ephemera including newspaper clippings, photographs, campaign cards and flyers, correspondence, telegrams
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k********M for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Montana Political Signatures and Autographs (30) [148908]1310 - Montana Political Signatures and Autographs (30) [148908]
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Group of about 30 letters with signatures and autographs from various state and national politicians from Montana and some other states like Nebraska,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k********M for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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License Receipts for Expressmen Occupation, Montana 1884 [50631]1311 - License Receipts for Expressmen Occupation, Montana 1884 [50631]
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1) 1884 license receipt issued 1884 in Dillon to Utah & Northern Railroad Expressman. 2) 1889 license receipt for Omnibus & Expressman in Bo...
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Montana Bar and Saloon Articles of Incorporation [148002]1312 - Montana Bar and Saloon Articles of Incorporation [148002]
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Articles of Incorporation. University Club of Missoula, The Rochester Club. c.1910. Date: Country: State: Montana City: Provenance: Stuart Ma
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m****y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Montana Beer Advertising, Railroad Tickets and Bank Slips [151288]1313 - Montana Beer Advertising, Railroad Tickets and Bank Slips [151288]
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2.25" Great Falls Fine Beer advertising aluminum canister with sewing thread inside. State Bank of Townsend checks in pad, approx. 25. Date: ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Montana RN Check Collection [144724]1314 - Montana RN Check Collection [144724]
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Lot of 27. Most different. All with imprinted revenues. 1) RN-G: Henry Elling, Virginia City (1880) Hecla Cons. MC, Glendale (1882); Madison Co., Virg
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to O*********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Montana Dept. of Insurance Certificates [147588]1315 - Montana Dept. of Insurance Certificates [147588]
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5 Montana Dept. of Insurance Agent's Certificate of Authority issued to insurance carriers. All 1909. Date: Country: State: Montana City: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Montana Ephemera, Checks & Postal History Collection [151593]1316 - Montana Ephemera, Checks & Postal History Collection [151593]
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Lot of 21 pieces of ephemera, 10 checks and 4 covers. Includes 7 liquor related (Malta, Marysville, Sun River, Sweet Grass, Choteau, Anaconda). Mining
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Montana General Vintage Ephemera [150311]1317 - Montana General Vintage Ephemera [150311]
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Nice group from Montana. Montana, The Treasure State 1904. Montana Resources and Opportunities 1933. 17x Going Fishing music sheet 1939. Old Montana
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Montana Law Enforcement Ephemera; 1874, 1890s, 1924 [146407]1318 - Montana Law Enforcement Ephemera; 1874, 1890s, 1924 [146407]
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Group of documents from various law enforcement entities in Montana including the Sheriff of Floyd County, the Justice Court of Jefferson County, the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Montana Maps, 3, and a Canvas [152736]1319 - Montana Maps, 3, and a Canvas [152736]
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3 Montana maps-Greenhood Bohm & Co. 18x24". Classon Map Co. 17x28". Montana State Highway Dept. 1937, 17x22". The Big Sky Country...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Montana Vintage School Photos, 2 [148697]1320 - Montana Vintage School Photos, 2 [148697]
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2 Montana school photos, c. 1880's. No photographer noted. Pleasant ???, Dist. 1879. Fine + condition. 4.5x7.75". Date: Country: State...
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Montana Wine and Liquor Co. Article of Incorporation [148007]1321 - Montana Wine and Liquor Co. Article of Incorporation [148007]
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Articles of Incorporation from Los Angeles Wine Co x2, Henry Greenhood Co, Kentucky Liquor Co. Date: Country: State: Montana City: Provenance
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Roscoe Dillet, Montana Rancher Archive, c. 1909-1912 [151083]1322 - Roscoe Dillet, Montana Rancher Archive, c. 1909-1912 [151083]
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Roscoe Dillet (1890-1962) was a Montana rancher who lived and worked around the Ruby Valley. He attended the Montana Agricultural College in Bozeman a
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to a********b.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Sepia Chrome Photos 1880's [150332]1323 - Sepia Chrome Photos 1880's [150332]
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Winter scenes Montana Sepia Chrome. 1880's Date: 1880s-1890s Country: State: Montana City: Provenance: Stuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m***p for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Old Montana Photos in Small Frames, 2 [150321]1324 - Old Montana Photos in Small Frames, 2 [150321]
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2 unidentified photos out of Montana, possibly East Coast origin. A lady, and a family of 4. 3.5x3.75". Date: Country: State: Montana Cit...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Vintage Montana Bird Booklets [147845]1325 - Vintage Montana Bird Booklets [147845]
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3 Montana bird booklets. Summer Birds of Flathead Lake by Silloway 1903. Birds of Fergus County, Montana by Silloway 1902, both illustrated. Summer Bi
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Montana Books (21) [150624]1326 - Montana Books (21) [150624]
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The Devil Learns to Vote by Connolly, Montana's Home Front During WW2 by Glynn, A River Runs Through It by Maclean, The Generous Years by Huntle...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******4 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Montana Farm-Related Journals; 1900-1920s [146578]1327 - Montana Farm-Related Journals; 1900-1920s [146578]
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Three farm-related journals from Montana. A) Ledger from the Keating Canal Company for the years 1912 and 1920-23. Shows capital stock, surplus, and g
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to a*********3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Montana Yearbook Collection [146913]1328 - Montana Yearbook Collection [146913]
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Approx 45 Montana mostly college yearbooks. Sentinel 1906, Montanan 1919, Vigilante 1946, Sentinel 1925, Sunflower 1915 and many more. Check out those
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Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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University of Montana Softcover Publications [146917]1329 - University of Montana Softcover Publications [146917]
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Approx 100 University of Montana publications. Annual register 1900-1916, various issues. President's Report 1895-1912 various issues. Internal ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to e*********s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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American Express, Lindsay Neb. Wax Sealer [153390]1330 - American Express, Lindsay Neb. Wax Sealer [153390]
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Brass wax sealer. American Express. Lindsay Neb. Lindsay was platted in 1866 and eventually had 4 freight trains and 2 passenger trains daily. By 1917
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c********b.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Nebraska Historical Book Collection [146914]1331 - Nebraska Historical Book Collection [146914]
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Approx 70 hardcovers. Includes Nebraska History- A Quarterly Journal 1950's, 1980's. Bound Nebraska History Magazine 1930's, Nebraska H...
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Dalton & Clifford Druggist Ephemera [113383]1332 - Dalton & Clifford Druggist Ephemera [113383]
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"Stationery, Crockery, Lamps, Fruits, Nuts and Cream Candies, Tobacco, Cigars, Drugs & Patent Medicines": 1) Two color billheads, 1894...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***6 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Birthday Party Photo of Large Gathering in Carson City, c1905 [130119]1333 - Birthday Party Photo of Large Gathering in Carson City, c1905 [130119]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Party was hosted by Fishers in Carson City. Birthday girl is Cyril Miles. Mounted measures 10 x 12. Some folds on frame, one goes into photograph. Som
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to n*******g for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Document with early Nevada State Seal; 1871 [153587]1334 - Document with early Nevada State Seal; 1871 [153587]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Document signed by J.D. Minor, Secretary of State of the State of Nevada, dated March 4, 1871. The interesting part of this document is the Nevada sta
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Trib-A-Liniment Letterhead & Advertising Card [113392]1335 - Trib-A-Liniment Letterhead & Advertising Card [113392]
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Lot of 2. Trib Company, "Sole Proprietors of the liniment and trade mark Trib." "Trib cures bruises and sprains"; 1) Letterhead ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********l for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Ely Treasurer's Requests of the Bank of California for $500 in Half Dollars [130034]1336 - Ely Treasurer's Requests of the Bank of California for $500 in Half Dollars [130034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes two requests for $500 n half dollars and a receipt for sending them to J. F. Miles County Treasurer. Two Bank of California corner advertisin
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*****E for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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J. Jones Jr. of Gold Hill Button Hook [129294]1337 - J. Jones Jr. of Gold Hill Button Hook [129294]
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Metal hook five inches long, a button hook for ladies' shoes. Engraved "J. Jones, Jr." on one side, and "Gold Hill, Nev." on...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******g for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Exploration Mercantile Co. Ephemera, Goldfield, Nevada [113390]1338 - Exploration Mercantile Co. Ephemera, Goldfield, Nevada [113390]
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Lot of 3: 1) Billhead to Esmeralda County, Jun 29, 1907. 8.25 x 5.5" with company logo; 2) Ticket for drawing held on Saturday, August 8th, 190...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Bernard Baruch Autographed Letter- RARE [145081]1339 - Bernard Baruch Autographed Letter- RARE [145081]
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Typewritten letter w/envelope to Mr. Barnet Nover/journalist signed by Bernard M. Baruch/NYC congratulating Mr. Nover for an article he wrote titled...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****E for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Three Different National, Nevada Billheads [123174]1340 - Three Different National, Nevada Billheads [123174]
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1) 1912 Thos. Defenbaugh general merchandise. Talks about proxies, annual work, etc. References McDonald. Probably referring to the Kennedy MacDonald
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T.R. Cheatham Druggist & Pharmacist Billhead [113364]1341 - T.R. Cheatham Druggist & Pharmacist Billhead [113364]
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Small (8.5 x 4") billhead for TR Cheatham, Druggist and Pharmacist, at 136 Virginia Street. Billed to Theodore Winters of Washoe on November 6,...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to B*********g for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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National Guard of Nevada Roster, 1884 [131303]1342 - National Guard of Nevada Roster, 1884 [131303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Document measures 17" x 13', front and back printed list of the Nevada National Guard Members, from Virginia City to Ruby Hill. Signed on t...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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University of Nevada Reno Yearbooks (5) [86277]1343 - University of Nevada Reno Yearbooks (5) [86277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 UNR yearbooks 1983, 1 1984 Artemisia. Date: 1983-84 Country: State: Nevada City: Reno Provenance:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********l for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Nevada Indenture [148712]1344 - Nevada Indenture [148712]
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1870 Indenture for Sage-brush Company. 50 cent US and 50 cent Nevada adhesive revenue stamps. Date: 1870 Country: State: Nevada City: Unionville
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to m***p for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Nevada Book Collection & Ephemera [115371]1345 - Nevada Book Collection & Ephemera [115371]
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2 full file boxes full of books, magazines, and other Nevada related ephemera from the 2000's time period. From the Dennis Myers investigative r...
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Miscellaneous Nevada Lot with 1875 V&T Receipt [123164]1346 - Miscellaneous Nevada Lot with 1875 V&T Receipt [123164]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1875 V&T receipt from Steamboat Station. This is a rarer station. For 52 bales of hay. 2) Wardle's of Tonopah business card. "The Re...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Nevada Historical Newspapers (3) [100034]1347 - Nevada Historical Newspapers (3) [100034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1915 Walker Lake Bulletin, 1922 Mining Topics, 1916 Review Miner Date: Country: State: Nevada City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d******r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Nevada Sheet Music [76939]1348 - Nevada Sheet Music [76939]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 pieces of sheet music with "When It's Night-Time in Nevada' by Will E. Dulmage, Richard W. Pascoe & H. O'Reilly Clint; also h...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********l for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Nevada Territory's First Order for Office Supplies; 1862 [153576]1349 - Nevada Territory's First Order for Office Supplies; 1862 [153576]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is Nevada Territory's first order for office supplies to set up shop. It is for supplies bought from Wm. B. Cooke & Co., Importing Stat...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to a********b.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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