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"Wild West Wonders" Premier Live Auction (2025 August)

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“Wild West Wonders” Premier Live Auction

Day 1, August 8th, 2025 (Lots 1000-1574)

General Americana (Lots 1000-1449)

Geo. Sort (1000-1171)

Misc. Categories incl. Saloon & Bottles, Fishing, Books, Maps, Jewelry,
Toys, Compasses (1172-1449)

Philatelic (Lots 1450-1574)

Wells Fargo & Other Express (1450-1460)

Postcards & Covers (1461-1503)

Stamps (1504-1574)



Day 2, August 9th, 2025 (Lots 2000-2591)

Art incl. Salvador Dali (Lots 2000-2035)

Native Americana feat. Ken & Carolyn Osborne Jewelry Collection (Lots 2036-2125)

Cowboy & Wild West feat. Black Bart and “Bloody Bill” Anderson (Lots 2126-2158)

Minerals feat. Shaddrick Ore Collection (Lots 2159-2292)

Mining feat. Tri-State Collection (Lots 2293-2442)

Stocks & Bonds (Lots 2443-2591)

Mining feat. Shaddrick Homestake Collection (2443-2547)

Railroad (2548-2563)

Misc. incl. Express & Robert Morris (2564-2591)



Day 3, August 10th, 2025 (Lots 3000-3572)

Railroadiana (Lots 3000-3057)

Numismatics (Lots 3059-3333)

World’s Fair (3059-3074)

Scrip & Currency (3075-3097)

US Mint (3098-3126)

Coins & Ingots (3127-3199)

Medals & Exonumia (3200-3255)

Tokens (3256-3333)

Militaria (Lots 3334-3476)

Political (Lots 3477-3509)

Firearms & Knives (Lots 3510-3572)
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Texas Railroad Company Stocks [199660]2559 - Texas Railroad Company Stocks [199660]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) International & Great Northern. Number 353 issue din 1878. INTERESTING Buffalo Round-up vignette. 2) Texas Central Railroad. Num...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********-.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Panama Rail Road Company Stock Certificates - All Different RN's [199661]2560 - Panama Rail Road Company Stock Certificates - All Different RN's [199661]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One dated 1870 and two 1872, Two different RN's. Two different printers for one RN. All star punch cancelled. Two signed by James Foy. Before th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Railroad Bonds: New York Central & Hudson River and Cleveland, Cinn., Chicago & St. Louis RR2561 - Railroad Bonds: New York Central & Hudson River and Cleveland, Cinn., Chicago & St. Louis RR
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These two Railroad bonds are for the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company and the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Rai...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Huge US Railroad Stock Collection [200343]2562 - Huge US Railroad Stock Collection [200343]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 75+. Issued 1830s-1920s. 17 Cincinnati, New Orleans, & Texas Pacific Railway; 8 Cincinnati, Washington & Baltimore RR; 9 Bell Rail Ro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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China Motor Corporation Stock Certificates (100) [165537]2563 - China Motor Corporation Stock Certificates (100) [165537]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This describer has never seen these before. The company operated in 1942. They were the first Chinese factory manufacturing jet engines. It was establ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Wawona Hotel Company Stock Certificate, #5 Issued, 1891 [200337]2564 - Wawona Hotel Company Stock Certificate, #5 Issued, 1891 [200337]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the original issue group of 5 certificates (according to Ken Prag)! Three Washburn brothers from Vermont went to California to seek their fortun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to f*****E for (400.00 + 0.00BP) = 400.00
 
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Wawona Hotel Company Stock Issued to John S. Washburn, 1915 [200338]2565 - Wawona Hotel Company Stock Issued to John S. Washburn, 1915 [200338]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 41, issued to company president John S. Washburn for 12,500 shares in 1915. Signed by JS Washburn and C. Washburn secretary. Not cancelled. Vignet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*****E for (170.00 + 0.00BP) = 170.00
 
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Connecticut River Telegraph Company Stock Certificate [199550]2566 - Connecticut River Telegraph Company Stock Certificate [199550]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 821, issued for 4 shares to S. Gildersleeve in 1867. Signed by the president. Not cancelled. 5.5 x 7.5" The company wanted to build a teleg...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t*****o for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Bank of Kentucky Stock Certificates [199927]2567 - Bank of Kentucky Stock Certificates [199927]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Bank of Kentucky stock certificates, 1842-55. Two issued 1842 , 5 vignettes top, center. Eagle spread wing on bottom. E. Lyman & Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Bond of the State of Nevada Signed by Governor Blasdell, 1865 [196628]2568 - Bond of the State of Nevada Signed by Governor Blasdell, 1865 [196628]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 52, issued for $500 to SC Lewis in 1865. Signed by governor Blasdell, E. Rhoades, and controller Nightingill. Punch cancelled (though not through
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S********e for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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American Express Company Stock Issued to & Signed by Butterfield, and Wells & Fargo [199964]2569 - American Express Company Stock Issued to & Signed by Butterfield, and Wells & Fargo [199964]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Key certificate with signatures of the 4 important players in the company! No. 886, issued for 21 shares to John Butterfield of Utica on February 3rd,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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American Express Company Family Stock Trio incl. Wells & Fargo Signatures [197911]2570 - American Express Company Family Stock Trio incl. Wells & Fargo Signatures [197911]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three different stocks that show the evolution of this company. Be sure to read Fred Holabird's essay on the history of these companies a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c*********p for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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American Express Company Stock Certificate Signed by Butterfield, Fargo, Holland [199966]2571 - American Express Company Stock Certificate Signed by Butterfield, Fargo, Holland [199966]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early period. Issued for 5 shares to DF Williams on November 20th, 1857. Signed by John Butterfield as vice president, William S. Fargo as secretary,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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American Express Company Stock Collection incl. Key Signatures (Wells, Fargo, Butterfield) [199965]2572 - American Express Company Stock Collection incl. Key Signatures (Wells, Fargo, Butterfield) [199965]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. These stocks tell the story of this company and its evolution. For a full story, and discussion of the different stock types, plea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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American Express Company Stock Signed by Wells & Fargo [197912]2573 - American Express Company Stock Signed by Wells & Fargo [197912]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 1411, issued to Mary Gilbert in 1865. Signed by Henry Wells as president, William Fargo as secretary, and Alex. Holland as treasurer. Not cancelle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to G****d for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Merchants Union Express Company Stock Certificates (5) [199963]2574 - Merchants Union Express Company Stock Certificates (5) [199963]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 stocks issued and cancelled, 1867. All feature the same great stage / train depot vignette. Two have 5 cent adhesive US IR stamps. All are wr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Otsego County Bank Stocks [199300]2575 - Otsego County Bank Stocks [199300]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 I/U, Otsego County Bank, NY. Three stock certificates with paired power of attorney. 1830-53. Very good condition. ^ Date: 1831-53 Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Otsego County Bank Stock And Power of Attorney [199298]2576 - Otsego County Bank Stock And Power of Attorney [199298]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. I/U, six Otsego County Bank stock certificates, 1832-49. Three pages of Power of Attorney filings with the bank. All in good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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North American Land Company Stock Signed by Founding Father Robert Morris [197909]2577 - North American Land Company Stock Signed by Founding Father Robert Morris [197909]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North American Land Co. stock issued to Dr. Enoch Edwards in 1795. Signed by Robert Morris as president and James Marshall as secretary. NOT CANCELLED
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to E********y for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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North American Land Company Stock Signed by Founding Father Robert Morris, Uncancelled [199263]2578 - North American Land Company Stock Signed by Founding Father Robert Morris, Uncancelled [199263]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North American Land Co. stock issued to James Rees in 1795. Signed by Robert Morris as president and James Marshall as secretary. Morris' signat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to E********y for (1,050.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,312.50
 
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