Western Prospects: Discovering Americana & Numismatics

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Americana and Numismatics
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Early Manhattan, Nevada post card6569Early Manhattan, Nevada post card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shows an overview of main street. No cancel, but note on front says 1907. City: State: Nevada, Date: 1907 FHWAC#: 27452
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to i*********1 for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
Lot of 110 Bay Area  Billheads6570Lot of 110 Bay Area Billheads
Holabird Western Americana Collections
110 Bay Area billheads. 88 San Francisco and Oakland. 24 Sacramento. Includes Mission Soap and Candle Works, Haas Bros. (quicksilver), Robison Bros. (
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to d******0 for (60.00 + 13.50BP) = 73.50
Lot of 19 pieces of Nevada ephemera6571Lot of 19 pieces of Nevada ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19. Includes 1) Day Silver Mining Co of Royal City unused check.2) West End Chemical Company of Las Vegas. 3) Telegraph from Arden Plaster Comp
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to i*********1 for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
Lot of 7 Misc. Western Collectibles6572Lot of 7 Misc. Western Collectibles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1) Copper slag from a Nevada copper mine. Measures approx. 9 x 7 x 4". 2) Virginia and Truckee Railway tag. Heavy rust. Measures appr...
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to p****5 for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
Lot of Five Wonder, Nevada ephemera6573Lot of Five Wonder, Nevada ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Nevada Wonder Miming Company, 2) Nye & Ormsby Bank, 3) Spider-Wasp Mining Company, 4) Marvin E. Ish & Brother Mines. Dateline Goldfield, ...
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to p******1 for (45.00 + 10.13BP) = 55.13
Nevada  related ephemera6574Nevada related ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There is a little bit of everything here: press passes, V&T ticket, ballot, VC checks, covers, 50 photographs, two letters, United States Govern...
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to i*********1 for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
Old Nevada Map6575Old Nevada Map
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From Watson’s Atlas. You will find Roop County still listed. There is no White Pine County. There is no Mineral County. There isn’t even a Clark Count
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.00BP) = 49.00
Pioche, Nevada RPC6576Pioche, Nevada RPC
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Real photo postcard of downtown Pioche. City: State: Nevada, Date: c1940's FHWAC#: 27451
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
Stereo View Plates & Nevada State Seal Buttons6577Stereo View Plates & Nevada State Seal Buttons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Multiple Stereoscope view plates, some are photography, some are hand-colored art scenes. Nevada State seal brass buttons, 7 large & 2 small. A...
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to i*********1 for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
Surety for Travelers Insurance Company6578Surety for Travelers Insurance Company
Holabird Western Americana Collections
For $1000 JA Brumsey, L Drexler, and JT Lamb can act as agents for Traveler Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut. Folded with rips on folds.
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 and UP
The New Nevada, Southern Pacific Booklet6579The New Nevada, Southern Pacific Booklet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The New Nevada/ What it is and what it is to be/ The Era of Irrigation and the Day of Opportunity by A.J. Wells. Printed by Southern Pacific Railroad.
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
Three Fairview, Nevada billheads6580Three Fairview, Nevada billheads
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One Fairview News asking for payment. Two Fairview Telephone and Telegraph Company telegraphs. Both to W. W. Williams of Fallon. One from San Francisc
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Three Nevada education related post cards6581Three Nevada education related post cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) University of Nevada cadet battalion. Photo by Cann. Folds in upper right hand corner. 2) Brand new Mackay School of Mines. 3) Lovelock scho...
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
Three Papers on Nevada Geothermal6582Three Papers on Nevada Geothermal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: Geothermal Exploration and Development in Nevada Through 1973 (1974), Geothermal Energy in Nevada (n.d.), and Thermal Waters of Nevada (
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to r******w for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
Tonopah Group6583Tonopah Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three stocks, two postcards, and one photograph. 1) Theo Montana-Tonopah Mines Company stock; Incorporated in Delaware in 1912. No. 927C issu
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to a********e.. for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
Twenty Truckee Lumber Company Billheads6584Twenty Truckee Lumber Company Billheads
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four different varieties. What is being sold in 1907? City: State: Nevada, Date: 1906-1907 FHWAC#: 27455
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to t******2 for (25.00 + 5.63BP) = 30.63
Two Hercules, Nevada billheads6585Two Hercules, Nevada billheads
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hercules Supply Store and S. F. Palmer, engineer. City: State: Nevada, Date: 1907 FHWAC#: 27448
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to p******1 for (25.00 + 5.63BP) = 30.63
Two Nevada maps6586Two Nevada maps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Clason's Nevada Green Guide and map. Includes map and booklet with mileage, population etc. Not sure how old, but both Ely and McGill are lar...
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to j******y for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
W. C. Pitt Lovelock, Nevada billheads6587W. C. Pitt Lovelock, Nevada billheads
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five different Pitt billheads. Lovelock Flour Mill. "Lovelock Flour made from selective Nevada wheat." City: State: Nevada, Date:
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Wonderful pictorial Luning, Nevada billhead6588Wonderful pictorial Luning, Nevada billhead
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pictorial of cows in a field in blue! City: State: Nevada, Date: 1914 FHWAC#: 27450
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to i**b for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
Opium Ephemera Group6589Opium Ephemera Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Misc. group (12) of Treasury Department documents regarding opium purchases for a pharmacy in Jersey City, New Jersey and one in Courtland, California
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to a****a for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
United Board & Carton Corporation Stock Certificates (10)6590United Board & Carton Corporation Stock Certificates (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 10 certificates issued from 1956-1968. Three different colors and two different formats. The company incorporated in 1912 in New Jersey. Th
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to i*********1 for (15.00 + 3.38BP) = 18.38
New Mexico Dairy Group6591New Mexico Dairy Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large lot of New Mexico items includes: 1) Pint bottle labeled Slade`s Dairy, Santa Fe. It is in very nice condition. 2) Creamland 1 pint bottle, Albu
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to i*********1 for (35.00 + 7.88BP) = 42.88
Medical School Scrapbook6592Medical School Scrapbook
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique collection of Dr. Ludwig (Lute) Simon’s Columbia Medical school curricula, graduation memorabilia, collection of autographs, letter heads - suc
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to i*********1 for (55.00 + 12.38BP) = 67.38
Canton Aerie No. 141, Fraternal Order of Eagles $50 Gold Bond6593Canton Aerie No. 141, Fraternal Order of Eagles $50 Gold Bond
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bond certificate issued at Canton, Ohio in 1927. $50 Gold Bond. Two coupons attached. Cert. # L2. Hole cxls. City: Canton State: Ohio,
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Baldwin Piano Company Stock Group (3)6594Baldwin Piano Company Stock Group (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Common stock certificates from The Baldwin Company (2) and Baldwin Piano Company, Cincinatti. The three were issued in 1933, 1939 and 1956. Tiny chip
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Edgewater Steel Company Stock Certificate Group #26595Edgewater Steel Company Stock Certificate Group #2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 89 stock certificates from Edgewater Steel Company (PA). All issued in 1930. Eagle vignette. Parts of stubs glued on. Also a number of them ha
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to t******2 for (40.00 + 9.00BP) = 49.00
Bardy Projector Company Stock Certificate6596Bardy Projector Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bardy Projector Company stock certificate issued in 1923. The company controlled the patent of Samuel Bardy for a new motion picture screen. Incorpora
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Very early Eastern Bank Exchange & Check6597Very early Eastern Bank Exchange & Check
Holabird Western Americana Collections
DATED 1822, LOT OF 2: 1) Bill of Exchange From Philadelphia, dated Dec. 31, 1822. 2) Check from the Stephen Girard Banker, Philadelphia, dated 30 Sept
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to h*********d for (25.00 + 5.63BP) = 30.63
Bill for Repairs on Schooner E. Haight, 18596598Bill for Repairs on Schooner E. Haight, 1859
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bill says, Providence R.I., July 19, 1859, Providence Tool Co., to Schooner E. Haight, Freight on 1708 Tons Coal from Port Even to Providence. Cit
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to a****a for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
Criterion Group, Inc. Specimen Stock Certificate6599Criterion Group, Inc. Specimen Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen stock certificate from Criterion Group, Inc. (DE). Vignette of a city skyline. The company is listed as operating in Arlington, Texas by corp
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to a********e.. for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
Turn of Century negatives from El Paso6600Turn of Century negatives from El Paso
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21: 1) People lined up in street, building to the right. 2) Beautiful 2 story building, with towers, and a buggy in front. 3) Holmes Steam Dryi
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to i*********1 for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
Texas Ephemera Lot of 4 including letters and oil brochure6601Texas Ephemera Lot of 4 including letters and oil brochure
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) 1889 letter from Minks, Texas regarding a sale of land. 2) 1917 letter from The National Bank of Denison, Denison, Texas, from a grandfat
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to l*******c for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
Utah Mexican Rubber Co. Stock Certificate6602Utah Mexican Rubber Co. Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah, no. 342 issued to John Linford for $375 dated September 30, 1903. Signed by John Henry Smith as Pres
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to m*****1 for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
United States Banknote Corporation Stock Certificates (3)6603United States Banknote Corporation Stock Certificates (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 3 certificates from United States Banknote Corporation (VA). Incorporated in 1892. Printed by Security Columbian Banknote Company. Issued i
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Mt. Rainier Stereo Views (10 cards)6604Mt. Rainier Stereo Views (10 cards)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes paradise Valley, Pinnacle Peak, Nesqually Glacier. City: State: Washington, Date: FHWAC#: 5743
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to S*********1 for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
El Verso Quality Cigar Tray6605El Verso Quality Cigar Tray
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal tray 6.5x4.5" advertising El Verso Quality Cigars. The vignette of a gentleman dreaming of a beautiful woman in his cigar smoke. Some rus...
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to 8*****l for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
Stamp Catalogs6606Stamp Catalogs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two includes: 1) Durland Standard Plate Catalog, compiled and edited by Johnson, Kim D. Soft cover, approximately 440 pages including appendice
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Assorted US Maps, Mostly Western6607Assorted US Maps, Mostly Western
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: Southern Pacific Ogden, Pan-Am West (Alaska to Mexico), Old Town San Diego, Dallas/Forth Worth brochure, two California and Nevada postal ma
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to 8*****l for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
Bank  Checks Collection: lot of 9 (incl. James Fair in Virginia City)6608Bank Checks Collection: lot of 9 (incl. James Fair in Virginia City)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9: checks from the various banks in the states, from California to Hawaii to Nevada to Illinois. The are 2 from Virginia City, dated 1872 and 1
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to t******2 for (25.00 + 5.63BP) = 30.63
Coal, Oil, Manufacturing, and Credit Stock Certificate Group6609Coal, Oil, Manufacturing, and Credit Stock Certificate Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miscellaneous group of 6 stock certificates. 1) The American Coal Company of Allegany County No. 2874, issued for 100 shares to George Wallis in 1867.
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to l*******c for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
Dealers Box Lot of Americana: a file box!6610Dealers Box Lot of Americana: a file box!
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dealer's lot of Americana. Match book collection (c1940's), a small group old collectible California ashtrays, chewing tobacco bags, old med...
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to i*********1 for (35.00 + 7.88BP) = 42.88
Early photo, possibly c.1850s6611Early photo, possibly c.1850s
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early photograph of a well-dressed young man. Encased in glass frame with metal border. Possibly c.1850s? Measures 2 3/4" x 3 1/4" ...
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to d******0 for (15.00 + 3.38BP) = 18.38
Eastern Postcards (Kansas & Virginia)6612Eastern Postcards (Kansas & Virginia)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19: 1)Group of 8 Real photo Cards, showing- Normal School, De Kalb., Ill., 1913., Glidden School, De Kalb, Ill., 1913 ( crease on lower r/h bo
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to 1*****M for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
Eastern United States Ephemera Group6613Eastern United States Ephemera Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
DATED 1852-1908, LOT OF 9: 1) Letter from Washington D.C., dated 1896. 2) Letter from Olumpic Flats, Washington D.C., dated 1906. 3) Letter from Good
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to l*******c for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
General American Investors Stock Certificates- 1930's (10)6614General American Investors Stock Certificates- 1930's (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 10 stock certificates issued between 1929 and j1933 from General American Investors Company, Inc. (DE). Five different colors. Mythological
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Group of Unissued Stock Certificates (26)6615Group of Unissued Stock Certificates (26)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Varied group of unissued share certificates. Includes the Niagara River Bridge Company (NY), 188X, Newark Lumber Company (CA), 190X, Dry Ice Corporati
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to w******o for (15.00 + 3.38BP) = 18.38
Investment Company Stock Certificate Specimens (11)6616Investment Company Stock Certificate Specimens (11)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven stock and bond specimen certificates from two companies: General American Investors Company, Inc.(DE) and Prince & Whitely Trading Corpor...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Lot of 14 agreements mid-19th century6617Lot of 14 agreements mid-19th century
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Includes 1867 New York, 1847 Maine, 1847 Ohio, 1835 Michigan, 1861 Michigan, 1845 Michigan, 1951 Connecticut, 1864 Maine, 1866 Washington D
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to l*******c for (15.00 + 3.38BP) = 18.38
Lot of 20 billheads and documents w/ Adhesive Revenue Stamps6618Lot of 20 billheads and documents w/ Adhesive Revenue Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty documents: 1868 Gloucester Custom's House, 1868 entry of merchandise at Oswego, New York, 1868 Chicago Custom House, etc. Other paper inc...
Estimate : 20.00 and UP
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25