Western Prospects: Discovering Americana & Numismatics

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Wells Fargo Covers, Mexican Collection2020 - Wells Fargo Covers, Mexican Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Album containing 26 Franked Wells Fargo covers of Mexican origin. 24 of the covers are used, with cancellations from such places as Puebla, Orizaba, G
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to i*****l for (375.00 + 84.38BP) = 459.38
 
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Well Fargo Sign2021 - Well Fargo Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Heavy board two-sided sign: Wells Fargo & Co Express. City: State: , Date: FHWAC#: 27653
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to F****e for (325.00 + 73.13BP) = 398.13
 
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Wells, Fargo & Co. Express Counter Scale2022 - Wells, Fargo & Co. Express Counter Scale
Holabird Western Americana Collections
60 pound capacity Triner. Last model of this scale used by the company, c.1910-1918. Beam balance is below the platform. Gilt lettering on two sides:
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Wells, Fargo & Co. Express Lantern2023 - Wells, Fargo & Co. Express Lantern
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare! Top has "W.F. & Co. EXP" along rim. The Adams & Westlake Co., "Adlake," New York, Chicago, Phil. Last patent date ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to s*****b for (500.00 + 112.50BP) = 612.50
 
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Four Unissued Adams & Co. Express 3rd of Exchange2024 - Four Unissued Adams & Co. Express 3rd of Exchange
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four identical Adams & Co. Express and Banking Office 3rd of Exchanges. All have two vignettes: great mining sluicing scene and three allegorica...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (60.00 + 13.50BP) = 73.50
 
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Rare Adams & Co's New-York and California Package Express Receipt2025 - Rare Adams & Co's New-York and California Package Express Receipt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New York to California during the Gold Rush! Dateline New York, Oct. 25th, 1850. For goods transported from New York to San Francisco. Also signed by
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*********p for (100.00 + 22.50BP) = 122.50
 
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Bamber & Co.'s Express Cover2026 - Bamber & Co.'s Express Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bamber Express cover with blue double circle date stamp Dec 9. Mailed to John Warren, Editor of "California Farmer" in San Francisco. Th...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 9*****H for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Cabinet Card of Stagecoach and Express Office by Photographer Poley2027 - Cabinet Card of Stagecoach and Express Office by Photographer Poley
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous Western view of Colorado Springs showing two stagecoaches (incl. one for travel between Cripple Creek and Colorado Springs) with passengers a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to s*****b for (275.00 + 61.88BP) = 336.88
 
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Great Lakes Area Express Receipts2028 - Great Lakes Area Express Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Four Adams Express Co. receipts from Madison, Indiana (1859-1860), one double-sided American Express Co. receipt from Detroit, Michigan (186
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
 
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Express Company Document Group2029 - Express Company Document Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1) Southern Express Company, Express Forwarders. Dec. 3, 1869. Payment for freight charges from Selma. Measures 5.5" x 8.5" Fold...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********e.. for (30.00 + 5.85BP) = 35.85
 
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New York Express Receipts2030 - New York Express Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. 1) Two 1857 American Express Co. receipts, Fort Plain, N.Y., for transport of money from the Ostego County Bank in Cooperstown. 3.25"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********e.. for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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Leather Way Pocket2031 - Leather Way Pocket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nicely tooled mail pouch. Imprinted on front: Way. Pocket, B. S. (Barlow & Sanderson) Stage Co., No. 4. stamped on back: by Sullivan and Goss Le...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 1**9 for (1,700.00 + 382.50BP) = 2,082.50
 
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American Railway Express Co. Receipts2032 - American Railway Express Co. Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 134 receipts from the American Railway Express Company out of Buhl, Idaho. Receipts measure 3.5" x 8.5." Toning, chipping and punch...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a********e.. for (40.00 + 7.80BP) = 47.80
 
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Railway Express Coin Bags, Group 12033 - Railway Express Coin Bags, Group 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five gold coin bags; 2 large, 3 small. "Property of RY. EX. AGY." City: State: , Date: FHWAC#: 27676
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to F****e for (100.00 + 22.50BP) = 122.50
 
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Railway Express Coin Bags, Group 22034 - Railway Express Coin Bags, Group 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine gold coin bags, various sizes. All are printed: 'Property of RY. EX. AGY." City: State: , Date: FHWAC#: 27675
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to h*******2 for (120.00 + 27.00BP) = 147.00
 
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Railway Express  Agency Coin Bag Sealer2035 - Railway Express Agency Coin Bag Sealer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 8936. Porter Safety Seal Company. Patented 6/10/02 and 5/9/16. "SACRAMENTO, CAL." "RY.EX.AGY." City: Sacramento Stat...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Railway Express Labels, Etc.2036 - Railway Express Labels, Etc.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two boxes containing several hundred labels and more, including: equipment specifications, American Express Livestock contracts and shipping logs (19
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to t******2 for (200.00 + 45.00BP) = 245.00
 
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Railway Express Agency Locking Mail Bag2037 - Railway Express Agency Locking Mail Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canvas with wide leather bottom. Different than the other three Railway Express mail bags we're offering. This one is marked "RY EX AGY&quo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to C*****4 for (150.00 + 33.75BP) = 183.75
 
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Railway Express Agency Locking Mail Bag (w/ lock and key)2038 - Railway Express Agency Locking Mail Bag (w/ lock and key)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Similar style to other three, though this one has a lock and key (may not be original) and Railway Express tags for agency in Kansas City, Missouri. S
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to F****e for (170.00 + 38.25BP) = 208.25
 
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Pair of Railway Express Carrier's Mail Bags2039 - Pair of Railway Express Carrier's Mail Bags
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Canvas. Non-locking. Both stamped "Property of Railway Express Agency" Stains on canvas. Heavily used. 15" x 23" with a 6" ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*****4 for (200.00 + 45.00BP) = 245.00
 
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