Western Americana Auction April 2022

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Auction Details

Day 1 - Thursday, April 21
Lots 1000-1597

Art (1000-1097)
Native Americana (1098-1163)
Philatelic (1301-1597)
First Day Covers (1301-1352)
Postcards (1353-1525)
Stamps (1526-1597)

Day 2 - Friday, April 22
Lots 2000-2637

Jewelry (2000-2017)
Attire (2018-2041)
Miscellaneous Collectibles (2042-2114)
Bottles (2115-2119)
Toys (2120-2130)
Circus (2131-2135)
Gaming (2136-2147)
Liquor (2148-2167)
Tobacciana (2168-2179)
Menus (2180-2195)
Entertainment Industry (2196-2224)
Sports (2225-2258)
Calendars (2259-2266)
Advertisement (2267-2333)
Autographs (2334-2336)
Photography (2337-2387)
Maps (2388-2419)
Transportation (2420-2457)
Military (2458-2494)
Firearms & Weapons (2495-2502)
General Americana Geographically Sorted (2503-2637)


Day 3 – Saturday, April 23
Lots 3000-3628

Mining (3000-3116)
Fossils (3117-3131)
Minerals (3132-3271)
Numismatics (3272-3439)
Bullion (3272-3280)
Ingots (3281-3287)
Coins (3288-3301)
Currency (3302-3310)
Dies (3311-3335)
Ephemera (3336-3349)
Foreign (3350-3377)
Medals & Exonumia (3378-3439)
Tokens (3440-3628)


Day 4 – Sunday, April 24
Lots 4000-4618

Stocks & Bonds (4000-4229)
Misc (4000-4013)
Mining (4014-4173)
Railroad (4174-4189)
Other (4190-4229)
Bargains & Dealer Lots (4230-4618)
Advertising (4255-4276) 197
Tobacciana (4277-4280)
3D Collectibles (4281-4315)
Toys & Model Railroading (4316-4327)
Photography (4328-4341)
Postcards (4342-4385)
Philatelic (4386-4491)
Stamps (4492-4524)
Stocks (4525-4534)
Maps (4535-4542)
General Americana (4548-4618)

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Virginia & Truckee Ephemera, Group 3 - 2 pcs  [147784]2450 - Virginia & Truckee Ephemera, Group 3 - 2 pcs [147784]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Misc. Virginia & Truckee R.R. Ephemera (2): 1) Lumber Statement for the month of February 1879 Lists the Carson Lumber Co. as the Consignor (boa...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to j******e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Virginia & Truckee RR Billheads - 13 pcs  [147787]2451 - Virginia & Truckee RR Billheads - 13 pcs [147787]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Virginia & Truckee R.R. Billheads for Receipts & Charges (13). Dated 1874-1901. City: State: Date:
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Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to B*********g for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Virginia & Truckee RR Books - 3  [147794]2452 - Virginia & Truckee RR Books - 3 [147794]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Virginia & Truckee Railroad Publications: 1) Virginia & Truckee, a Story of Virginia City & Comstock Times by Lucius Beebe & Charles...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Virginia & Truckee RR Ephemera, Group 1 - 4 pcs  [147780]2453 - Virginia & Truckee RR Ephemera, Group 1 - 4 pcs [147780]
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Miscellaneous Virginia & Truckee Ephemera (4) #1: 1) Rare 1909 postcard of the V & T depot in Carson City. 2) Passenger Conductor's ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to j******e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee RR Ore Statements  [147781]2454 - Virginia & Truckee RR Ore Statements [147781]
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Virginia & Truckee R.R. Monthly Statement of Ore Weighed at Railroad Scales for the month of January 1878. Shows weights, in tons and pounds, fo...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6****A for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Virginia & Truckee RR Payroll Ephemera - 7 pcs  [147792]2455 - Virginia & Truckee RR Payroll Ephemera - 7 pcs [147792]
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V & T R.R. Payroll & Time Sheet Documents (7): 1) Pay Roll Ledger, for month of August, 1975 Includes personnel for the Engine "Columbu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******e for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Virginia & Truckee RR Photos - 10 pcs  [147786]2456 - Virginia & Truckee RR Photos - 10 pcs [147786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Virginia & Truckee R.R. Related Historic Photographs: 1) Overview of Virginia City & V&T Round House C-1930's. 2) Virginia City ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j******e for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Western Railroad Check Collection  [148582]2457 - Western Railroad Check Collection [148582]
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About 65 vintage checks from Western railroads doing business with Montana merchants. Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington, Montana. Including two r
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Andrew Johnson Signed Document  [147033]2458 - Andrew Johnson Signed Document [147033]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Document promoting J. C. Paine to the rank of major in the Army, signed by Secretary of War E M. Stanton and president Andrew Johnson. Document is 13
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*****x for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Aviator Oxygen Regulator Mask  [147393]2459 - Aviator Oxygen Regulator Mask [147393]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Robertshaw Fulton Controls oxygen breathing regulator mask as used by military aviators. City: State: Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Children's World WW 1 Poster  [148621]2460 - Children's World WW 1 Poster [148621]
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Colorful WW 1 poster. "The health of the child is the power of the nation." April 1918-1919. 19.5x30". Has repairs, please inspect. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Civil War Cribbage Board  [147056]2461 - Civil War Cribbage Board [147056]
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A handmade cribbage board from the Civil War, roughly 12 in. long X 2 5/8 in. wide X 5/8 in. thick made of oak . It is marked: "Co. A 146 (Th)...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Confederate Bond and Ephemera  [148187]2462 - Confederate Bond and Ephemera [148187]
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Confederate Congress $500 bond issued February 20, 1863. Signed by register of the Treasury, with seven coupons still attached. Also a receipt for $50
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j********c for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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From The Domain of Neptunus Rex  Shellback Certificate   [147104]2463 - From The Domain of Neptunus Rex Shellback Certificate [147104]
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Issued July 6, 1925 for EnsignAlfred J. Bolton. USS West Virginia, crossing the Equator bound for Australia. This is a large 16 X 21 color certificat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 0***8 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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George III Manuscript Document  [148590]2464 - George III Manuscript Document [148590]
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Signed, "George R" twice, once on each side. One side is headed "Establishment of the Forces and Garrison of Gibraltar" and list...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to A********S for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Harper's Weekly Civil War May 7, 1864  [147039]2465 - Harper's Weekly Civil War May 7, 1864 [147039]
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Fourteen page issue of Harper's Weekly, New York, May 7, 1864 with news of the Civil War and a cover illustration of Union Scouts in Louisiana. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Illinois Infantry Muster-Out Roll   [147022]2466 - Illinois Infantry Muster-Out Roll [147022]
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Muster-Out Roll of Peter Shaffer, Company D, 153rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry. This voucher is signed by the surgeon who was in charge of the hospita
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Major General Ben Butler Autograph & Photo  [147041]2467 - Major General Ben Butler Autograph & Photo [147041]
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Red cardboard matting 15 x 8 inches with a photograph of Major General Benjamin F. Butler and staff. And an autograph. Butler was one of the most con
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*******r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Military Ephemera  [147289]2468 - Military Ephemera [147289]
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Illustrated Catalogue of Arms and Military Goods of the Army, Navy, Marine and Revenue Corps of the US, folds out with firearms, sword and uniform il
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Military Insignia Collection  [147053]2469 - Military Insignia Collection [147053]
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Hinged frame with twelve military insignias and nine military buttons. A stamped pewter Eagle 1833-1840 Shako Dragoon insignia; a 1840s-1850s mounted
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Navy Commanders Hat  [147404]2470 - Navy Commanders Hat [147404]
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Size 7 1/8 Commanders hat by Wolf-Brown. City: State: Date:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to C*****t for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Navy Hard Shell Aviators Helmet  [147414]2471 - Navy Hard Shell Aviators Helmet [147414]
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Well worn Navy aviator helmet, gold with silver and orange reflectors. Sun visor and pull down shield. Possibly 1960's. City: State: Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a******a for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Police Humor Post Card Collection  [142621]2472 - Police Humor Post Card Collection [142621]
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Large collection of classic-post 1935 comic character cards, and 1907-c1912 period humorous cards re police. About 250 cards +/-. A fun collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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U.S. Navy Silver Plated Serving Spoons  [146823]2473 - U.S. Navy Silver Plated Serving Spoons [146823]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three serving spoon made by International Silver Company. Anchor motif on the front, "U.S. N." on the back. Each spoon 7 inches long. Poss...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a******a for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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U.S. War Dept. Army Register  [146734]2474 - U.S. War Dept. Army Register [146734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of U. S. Army Registered participants including volunteers. There are five volumes issued: 1897, 1898, 1899, 1890, 1902. This ser
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c***7 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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U.S.S. Howard W. Gilmore Launch Schedule  [146990]2475 - U.S.S. Howard W. Gilmore Launch Schedule [146990]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Detailed operating launching schedule of the U.S.S. Howard W. Gilmore, launched September 16, 1943 at the United States Navy Yard, Mare Island, Califo
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a******a for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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United States Naval Academy Diploma   [147043]2476 - United States Naval Academy Diploma [147043]
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Framed in a 19 x 23 inch black frame is a certificate of graduation for Daniel Delbarty Vincent Stuart the fourth day of June 1869. Elaborate vignet
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****t for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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US Naval Seaman Blue Uniform Top  [147405]2477 - US Naval Seaman Blue Uniform Top [147405]
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Possibly c. 1960's. Naval Clothing Factory. City: State: Date:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Vern Haugland Diary Reprint  [148091]2478 - Vern Haugland Diary Reprint [148091]
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Reprint copy of the diary of Vern Haugland titled, 43 Days: An Epic of Journalistic Devotion. Vern Haugland was a reporter for the Associated Press du
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8*****p for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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West Point Dinner Photo Album  [147047]2479 - West Point Dinner Photo Album [147047]
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A photo album from a West Point Dinner, 1953, the 151st Annual Founder's Day Dinner with Colonel Francis E. Kidwell, General James A. Van Fleet ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********o for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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World War One Stereoview Cards  [146873]2480 - World War One Stereoview Cards [146873]
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Lot of seven Keystone View Company stereoviews from World War I. French Renault tanks moving to the front; French 320s in Action; President Poincare...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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WWI and WWII Ephemera Collection  [146750]2481 - WWI and WWII Ephemera Collection [146750]
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Collection of newspapers, photographs, and a German book from WWI and WWII. A) 13 photographs of French and British WWII soldiers. Most of these photo
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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WWII Pacific Theater Propaganda  [148099]2482 - WWII Pacific Theater Propaganda [148099]
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Propaganda flyer related to the bombing of the Shanghai-Ningpo Railway in China by Japanese planes on August 28, 1937. This flyer has an image of a to
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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WWII Save Rubber Poster  [148024]2483 - WWII Save Rubber Poster [148024]
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Color poster of a woman carrying her groceries. "Trucks and tires must last to victory". OWI Poster # 28. 27.5x9.5". City: State: ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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WWII Scrapbook with Original Art  [147742]2484 - WWII Scrapbook with Original Art [147742]
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Nice letter from 1944 with original pencil art and WW 2 scrap book with clippings and V Mail. Covers with pencil drawings. Nice set. City: State: D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****a for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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WWII Soldier Valentine  [147442]2485 - WWII Soldier Valentine [147442]
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Photograph of an unknown WWII soldier standing next to a military plane which appears to be a Flying Tiger. The photograph is framed between two piece
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t**********3 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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WWII US Army Issue Winter wear Overcoat, Pants and Shirt  [146733]2486 - WWII US Army Issue Winter wear Overcoat, Pants and Shirt [146733]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This WW2 Army vintage clothing is in as-new condition with a wool full length overcoat size 36R, the wool pants have a 28 in. inseam, the wool shirt i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n******3 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Yankee Schooner "Lee" Captain's Box  [147037]2487 - Yankee Schooner "Lee" Captain's Box [147037]
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A Captain's kit from the Yankee Schooner "Lee". This antique wood box measures 4.5 in. X 11 in. X 7.75 in. It is beautifully lacque...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to y*****5 for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Siege of Paris Historical Souvenir  [145297]2488 - Siege of Paris Historical Souvenir [145297]
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"Souvenir Historique" wall display commemorating the Siege of Paris (Sept 19,1870 - January 28, 1871) . Decorated with small round thing...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Harper's Weekly covers President Garfield's Assassination  [147064]2489 - Harper's Weekly covers President Garfield's Assassination [147064]
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This lot has two covers from the Harper's Weekly newspaper. The first, dated July 8, 1881 is an etching depicting the assassin firing a British ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Mortimer R Proctor Archive  [148624]2490 - Mortimer R Proctor Archive [148624]
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Framed Society of the Sons of the American Revolution member certificate, 1915, 28x33". MR Proctor Jr. graduate degree. Governor Fletcher D Pro...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Presidential Headlines  [146599]2491 - Presidential Headlines [146599]
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Several newspapers with headlines about presidents from Warren G. Harding to Ronald Regan. These newspapers include reports about the assassination of
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Puck Political Cartoon Prints  [147934]2492 - Puck Political Cartoon Prints [147934]
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Group of about 35 prints of political cartoons from Puck Magazine. Puck was one of the earliest humor and political satire magazines in the United Sta
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Signed Franklin D. Roosevelt Appoint Certificate  [148535]2493 - Signed Franklin D. Roosevelt Appoint Certificate [148535]
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Framed appointment certificate to George Z Barnes of Illinois as a member of the US Tariff Commission, dated August 8, 1945. Signed by Franklin D. Roo
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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US Grant Memorial Glass Paperweights, 3  [148512]2494 - US Grant Memorial Glass Paperweights, 3 [148512]
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3 glass US Grant's Memorial paperweights. 1 color, 2 b/w. 2.5x4". City: State: Date:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Cartridges for Collectors Hardcover  [133269]2495 - Cartridges for Collectors Hardcover [133269]
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Hardcover cartridges for Collectors, Vol. 1 Centerfire by Datig. 174pp with index. City: State: Date:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to r********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Daisey Air Pistols models 722 and CO2/200 in .22 cal. and Ammo Encyclopedia  [146732]2496 - Daisey Air Pistols models 722 and CO2/200 in .22 cal. and Ammo Encyclopedia [146732]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has two Daisey air pistols; a Power Line pistol model 722 (made by Daisey) in .22 cal. side pump action with owner's manual and box. Ab...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****4 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Explosives Company Correspondence  [147324]2497 - Explosives Company Correspondence [147324]
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Group of correspondence and billheads from various explosives companies including California Powder Works, the Giant Powder Company, Wallace Powder Co
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*****8 for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Franklin Mint Eagle Knives by Ray Beers  [146727]2498 - Franklin Mint Eagle Knives by Ray Beers [146727]
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This is a collection of six Franklin Mint Eagle folders. Each knife is finely made with stainless steel blades, about 5 in. folded and with a pouch.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Gunsmith Correspondence  [147264]2499 - Gunsmith Correspondence [147264]
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Four pieces of correspondence or billheads from several western gunsmiths including the following: A) Piece of correspondence written on pictorial let
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******d for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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