"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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Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Railway Annual Pass, 1897 [192890]3000 - Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Railway Annual Pass, 1897 [192890]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Pass issued to JB Rhodes of the Bellaire, Zanesville, and Cincinnati Railway. Signed by president FM Murphy and asst. general manager Wells. Nic
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******1 for 375.00
 
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Colorado Midland Railway Company Annual Pass [199049]3001 - Colorado Midland Railway Company Annual Pass [199049]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colorado Midland Railway Co. pass dated 1899 & issued to Edward. A. Bern. It is a complimentary pass signed by the President. Nicely colored vig...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******r for 250.00
 
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Rio Grande Western Railway Company Annual Pass, 1894 [199142]3002 - Rio Grande Western Railway Company Annual Pass, 1894 [199142]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rio Grande Western Railway Co. pass dated 1894. Signed by D.C. Dodge, Vice president & General Manager. May be the same or related to Grenville ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******r for 137.50
 
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Rio Grande Western Railway Company Annual Pass, 1895 [199141]3003 - Rio Grande Western Railway Company Annual Pass, 1895 [199141]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rio Grande Western Railway Co. pass dated 1895. The front pictorial is a railway through a canyon view. It is signed by D.C. Dodge and countersigned b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 375.00
 
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Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co Passes [183923]3004 - Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co Passes [183923]
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Lot of 4. B455 issued 1912 Denver and Rio Grande RR Co and Rio Grande Southern RR Co.. B1223 issued 1924 The Denver and Rio Grande Western RR System,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r******8 for 212.50
 
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St. Louis, Vandalia, Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad Pass [199151]3005 - St. Louis, Vandalia, Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad Pass [199151]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 1246, issued to CE Noble of the Michigan Central Railroad for 1871. Signed by gen. supt. Peddee. Brown border, black print, with eagle and lion vi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 118.75
 
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National Mail Company Stage Pass, 1891 [192891]3006 - National Mail Company Stage Pass, 1891 [192891]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous Western pass. No. 221, inscribed "DR Thomas, Secy. to President, Wrightsville & Tennille RR" for the year 1891. Signed by Par...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to I********S for 500.00
 
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Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad Annual Pass, 1871 [199140]3007 - Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad Annual Pass, 1871 [199140]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous pictorial pass issued for 1871 to CE Noble of the Michigan Central Railroad. Signed by gen. supt. Bell. Railroad and steamer vignette. This
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to I********S for 312.50
 
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Missouri Railroad Passes [183922]3008 - Missouri Railroad Passes [183922]
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Lot of 3. All in excellent cond. No A783 Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway System, issued 1899. No A3189 Missouri Pacific Railway System Annual pa
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j******D for 200.00
 
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Oregon Railroad Passes [183921]3009 - Oregon Railroad Passes [183921]
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Lot of 3. All in excellent cond. A1140, Oregon Short Line Southern Pacific E. Of Sparks and Union Pacific W of Green River 1907. No 293, Oregon Sh
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******r for 87.50
 
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Washington Railroad Passes Collection [183908]3010 - Washington Railroad Passes Collection [183908]
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Lot of 12. In very good condition. I.E; No A3848 Oregon Washington RR & Navigation Co. w/color Union Pacific shield, 1915. No. 382 Tacoma East...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********f for 250.00
 
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Union Pacific Railroad Passes [183920]3011 - Union Pacific Railroad Passes [183920]
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Lot of 3. All in excellent condition. Two have the full color Union Pacific logo. B1745, issued 1890, All Divisions, No. 2901 issued 1989, exchange
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****0 for 137.50
 
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Railroad Pass Collection: Five Different [183926]3012 - Railroad Pass Collection: Five Different [183926]
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Lot of 5. No 784 The Utah Idaho Central RR Co. issued 1928, Cache Valley Route. No X12180 Chicago and North Western Railway, issued 1908 pass number
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 125.00
 
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Railroad Pass Collection: Five Different [183925]3013 - Railroad Pass Collection: Five Different [183925]
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Lot of 5. No A140Waco, Beaumont, Trinity & Sabine Railway Co. Issued 1927 Upper left logo vignette. A2880 Western Pacific Railroad Co. issued ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 237.50
 
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Pair of 1880's Railroad Passes [183924]3014 - Pair of 1880's Railroad Passes [183924]
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Lot of 2. 1. Houston City Transfer Company, issued 1880, 1880 in read underprint. 2. No. 689Cairo and St. Louis Railroad, H.W. Smothers Receiver issu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t****7 for 125.00
 
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Morenci Southern Railway Rail Car Trunnion Cover  [199370]3015 - Morenci Southern Railway Rail Car Trunnion Cover [199370]
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Morenci Southern Railway trunnion cover. 6" dia., stamped MSRY, 821. Very good cond. This heavy for it's size. Operated in Arizona. ^ Date...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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California Railroad Crash Cabinet Card Marysville, CA, c.1890 [197683]3016 - California Railroad Crash Cabinet Card Marysville, CA, c.1890 [197683]
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Cabinet card showing many people gathered at the site of a nasty train wreck, with locomotive crushed and cars crumpled. Reverse is stamped Woods...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 225.00
 
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Central Pacific RR 1894 Deed, Framed [190621]3017 - Central Pacific RR 1894 Deed, Framed [190621]
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An 1894 land dee issued to The Central Pacific Railroad and signed by Charles F. Crocker, son of Central Pacific founder and president Charles Crocke
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 93.75
 
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San Francisco Street Rail Ledger, 1884 [197694]3018 - San Francisco Street Rail Ledger, 1884 [197694]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inside cover is inscribed WC Burnett, San Francisco, January 1884. (He was a lawyer) This unusual ledger begins with 70 pp. of orders from the city r
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*****n for 62.50
 
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Southern Pacific Internal Railroad Broadside [197736]3019 - Southern Pacific Internal Railroad Broadside [197736]
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26 x 7" internal broadside for Through Car Service, Wide Vestibuled Standard Buffet Sleeping Car between San Francisco & St. Louis, Souther...
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Sutro Railroad Co. Original Articles of Incorporation [196404]3020 - Sutro Railroad Co. Original Articles of Incorporation [196404]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A framed certificate of incorporation from the California Department of State for the Sutro Railroad Company dated July 28th, 1894. The certificate in
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to A*****0 for 375.00
 
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Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Charter 1924 [197535]3021 - Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Charter 1924 [197535]
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Framed charter of the Grand Lodge of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, San Francisco chapter, 1924. Frame is 21 x 27 inches. ^ Date: Country (i
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 87.50
 
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Central Pacific Railroad Steamer Timebook, 1879-80 [197574]3022 - Central Pacific Railroad Steamer Timebook, 1879-80 [197574]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather time book for Steamers Transit and Thoroughfare which operated as ferries for the Central Pacific Railroad between San Francisco and Oakland.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for 100.00
 
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Colorado Midland Railway Brochure Group  [196925]3023 - Colorado Midland Railway Brochure Group [196925]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. Includes 1897 brochure with fantastic map and color illustrations; Thru Hell Gate in the Colorado Rockies, Smith Brooks, full of c
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t**********3 for 175.00
 
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Pikes Peak  RR Postcards [199094]3024 - Pikes Peak RR Postcards [199094]
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Lot of 26. In protective sleeves and excellent cond. Two RPC's. Color and B/W. Three embossed showing RR of Pikes Peak summit 14,147 ft. Arg...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for 50.00
 
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Colorado Scenic RR Postcards [199096]3025 - Colorado Scenic RR Postcards [199096]
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Lot of 52. Color and B/w. In protective sleeves. Three RPC's. Nine embossed cards : canyons, rivers, Georgetown Loop. Great variety of loco...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold to b*******n for 118.75
 
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Colorado Scenic RR Postcards [199081]3026 - Colorado Scenic RR Postcards [199081]
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100 plus. 15 are RPC's. One PMC, one Souvenir post Card locomotive under full power, . One embossed color card of Georgetown Loop and Royal Go...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for 250.00
 
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RR Depots Of Colorado Postcards [199093]3027 - RR Depots Of Colorado Postcards [199093]
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Lot of 24. In protective sleeves. Four are RPC's. I.E.; Sterling, Union Depot Boulder, AT & S.F. Canon City, Arrow Head "Moffat R...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*******h for 62.50
 
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Colorado Railroad Butter Dish and Acacia Hotel Egg Cup [197058]3028 - Colorado Railroad Butter Dish and Acacia Hotel Egg Cup [197058]
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c. 1920's egg cup from Acacia Hotel, Colorado Springs. They were located at 104 East Platte, Colorado Springs. c. 1930's stock pattern Blue ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to x*****m for 62.50
 
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Savannah Line Demi Cup & Saucer [197063]3029 - Savannah Line Demi Cup & Saucer [197063]
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Savannah Line Demi cup and saucer. Originally owned by Central of Georgia RR in 1907 and was later sold in 1942 to the US government. Cup 2.5x3"...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for 93.75
 
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Steamboat Engineer's Certificate, Louisville, 1855 [197784]3030 - Steamboat Engineer's Certificate, Louisville, 1855 [197784]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. No. 240, issued for Robert Moore as engineer for a steamboat. Dec. 7th, 1855. District of Louisville. Reverse has the duties and liabilities of
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******s for 406.25
 
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Eureka, Nevada Railroad Depot Photos & RPPC [196721]3031 - Eureka, Nevada Railroad Depot Photos & RPPC [196721]
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Lot of 3. Two prints of an early Eureka & Palisade Railroad depot scene. You can see early autos, train cars, and even a wagon in the front. 5 x...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********e for 62.50
 
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Eureka & Palisades Railroad Stereoview and 2 Real Photo Postcards [165534]3032 - Eureka & Palisades Railroad Stereoview and 2 Real Photo Postcards [165534]
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Great set of photos from the Eureka and Palisades Railroad at Palisades, Nevada. Stereoview shows the "First Construction Train passing the Pal...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********e for 100.00
 
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Eureka and Palisade Railroad Metal Tag [199368]3033 - Eureka and Palisade Railroad Metal Tag [199368]
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Arrowhead shaped tag, stamped E.P.R.R., SEC. Shows age, but in good cond. ^ Date: 1868-70 Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Palisad
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to M*********n for 137.50
 
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Carson & Colorado Railroad Lock and Key Thorne Station, NV, 1881-1900 [197508]3034 - Carson & Colorado Railroad Lock and Key Thorne Station, NV, 1881-1900 [197508]
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A heart-shaped Carson and Colorado Railroad lock and key, c1881-1900. "C & C RR Z" and "Thorne S" engraved on the shackle. X...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to B*****T for 1,375.00
 
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Tonopah, Goldfield, Bullfrog, Nevada Railroad Ephemera [197603]3035 - Tonopah, Goldfield, Bullfrog, Nevada Railroad Ephemera [197603]
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Lot of 8. Rare group! Includes: Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad delivery receipt (1928); Tonopah & Tidewater RR Bill of Lading (1915 to Zabrisk...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to o*******e for 50.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Ephemera (Stereoview, Pass List, Etc.) [199760]3036 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Ephemera (Stereoview, Pass List, Etc.) [199760]
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Lot of 4 items. 1) Watkins stereoview of the Crown Point trestle in Gold Hill. 2) 1879 Pass List that includes Tahoe magnate DL Bliss, as well as entr
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********e for 312.50
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Ephemera Collection [199824]3037 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Ephemera Collection [199824]
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Lot of 35. Includes: shipping receipts from the 1870s-1910s, including for bullion shipments from the Morgan Mill; druggist AM Cole shipment receipt;
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S********e for 125.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Lock [197509]3038 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Lock [197509]
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad lock (marked on shackle, as usual) and a 1904 timetable (Reprinted in 1991). No key for the lock. A very rare and de...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to B*****T for 312.50
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Ticket Ledger / Letter Copybook, 1890s [197561]3039 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Ticket Ledger / Letter Copybook, 1890s [197561]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
500 page ledger/letter copying book recording Daily Local and Coupon Ticket Sales at Virginia City. Lists amounts for the various stations along the V
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c*****r for 187.50
 
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New York Central Lines Serving Platter [197061]3040 - New York Central Lines Serving Platter [197061]
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Rectangular New York Central Lines floral pattern serving platter. 9x13". Back stamped GDA/Limoges/Fabrique Pour/New-York Central Lines/Fourni ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******4 for 87.50
 
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Oval Dish [197060]3041 - Lehigh Valley Railroad Oval Dish [197060]
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Oval Lehigh Valley RR dish, made in Germany. Blue flower and leaf pattern. 5.5x11". No apparent chips or cracks. See McIntyre for more info. ^...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******4 for 150.00
 
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Baldwin Locomotive Photo Framed. [199086]3042 - Baldwin Locomotive Photo Framed. [199086]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One mounted and framed panoramic photo of The Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia. Pictured is Uintah Railway Co #51, 2-6-6-2 locomotive, referre
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 375.00
 
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St. Louis & San Francisco RR Compote Server [197059]3043 - St. Louis & San Francisco RR Compote Server [197059]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This was an exclusive thistle pattern used by St. Louis & San Francisco RR. 7x4". No apparent chips or cracks. See McIntyre for more info. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*******4 for 93.75
 
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Railroad Butter Dishes, 3 Different [197064]3044 - Railroad Butter Dishes, 3 Different [197064]
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3 different railroad butter dishes, all about 3". Union Pacific, Harriman blue. Clover Louisville and Nashville. Logan, Minneapolis, St. Paul a...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******8 for 187.50
 
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Steamship Letter Archive (70+) [197794]3045 - Steamship Letter Archive (70+) [197794]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 70+ letterheads and correspondence to William Van Heemsbergen, 1930s-60s. The letters are from steamship companies responding to his requests
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 93.75
 
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway System Map, 1914 [199552]3046 - Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway System Map, 1914 [199552]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large (36 x 17") detailed system map of the ATSF, printed by American Bank Note Company, New York, 1914. Published in the Annual Report of the ...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to M******r for 118.75
 
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Rock Island Railroad Lines Map, undated, c1910 [196844]3047 - Rock Island Railroad Lines Map, undated, c1910 [196844]
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Rock Island Railroad Lines Map, undated, c1910, 22 x 28", chips along all edges, printed on fragile paper. Printed by Chicago, Rock Island and...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 225.00
Sold to d*******f for 87.50
 
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Santa Fe Route Railroad Promo Booklet  [183918]3048 - Santa Fe Route Railroad Promo Booklet [183918]
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A rare Santa Fe RR promo booklet of color and b/w photos c1898 "Color Photographs of Scenes In The Southwest-New Mexico, Arizona and Southern C...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********e.. for 125.00
 
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US Railroad Real Photo Postcards & Mounted Photographs [197620]3049 - US Railroad Real Photo Postcards & Mounted Photographs [197620]
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Nice group of 12. RPPCs (6) include Omaha roundhouse, Horse Canyon, NYCRR, First Electric Trolley Car in Burlington, horse-drawn car, and more. Photog
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 150.00
 
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