August 2018 Auction

Auction Details

Day 1 Friday (Lots 1000-1740)
Gaming (1000-1014)
Saloon (1015-1028)
Bottles (1029-1150)
Numismatics (1151-1538)
Bank Bags (1151-1162)
Books (1163-1169)
Checks (1171-1202)
Coins (1203-1386)
Commemorative (1387-1422)
Ephemera (1423-1442)
Ingot (1443-1456)
Medals (1457-1482)
Mint/Proof Sets (1483-1492)
So-Called Dollars (1493-1494)
Scales (1495-1497)
Currency (1498-1532)
Scrip (1533-1538)
Tokens (1539-1740)

Day 2 Saturday (Lots 2000-2714)
Cowboy (2000-2112)
Firearms & Weaponry (2113-2177)
Military (2178-2241)
General Americana (2242-2694)
Advertising (2242-2254)
Bonds (2255-2261)
Books (2262-2300)
Entertainment Industry (2301-2318)
Glassware/Flatware Etc. (2319-2332)
Gold Rush (2333-2343)
Jewelry & Watches (2344-2347)
Lamp (2348-2352)
Sheet Music (2354-2356)
Tools (2357-2360)
Vintage Apparel (2361-2368)
Geographic Sorted (2369-2694)
General Foreign (2695-2714)


Day 3 Sunday (Lots 3000-3667)
Mining (3000-3260)
Minerals (3261-3280)
Railroadiana (3281-3327)
Wells Fargo & Express (3328-3343)
Postal History (3344-3355)
Political (3356-3371)
World’s Fair /Expositions (3372-3382)
Art (3383-3471)
Native Americana (3472-3539)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (3540-3667)
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California Pictorial Lettersheet Reproductions2450 - California Pictorial Lettersheet Reproductions
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. "Museum reproductions of unique pictorial writing paper used in Gold Rush California." California Historical Society. Only 8 differe...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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California Steamship Ephemera2451 - California Steamship Ephemera
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Lot of 7. 1) 1858 U.S. Mail Steamship Co. receipt for transport of merchandise to 69 Water Street (San Francisco) onboard "Star of the West.&qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 1*****c for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Citrus, Inyo County California, Ephemera2452 - Citrus, Inyo County California, Ephemera
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Rare old paper, Reward Gold Mining Co. letterhead from the Superintendent's Office, Inyo County Cal.Citrus on Slim Princess Railroad. 7" x ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*****l for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Contra Costa Basin Tidelands Map, 18722453 - Contra Costa Basin Tidelands Map, 1872
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Salt Marsh Tidelands north of the boundary of Oakland. 41 x 50" with charts of the "meanders" of the various coves in San Francisco B...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to o*******m for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriff Badge2454 - Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriff Badge
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Seven point star, white metal, blue lettering: Deputy /Sheriff / Contra Costa Co. / 51. Reverse says "property of sherifs office." 2 3/4 ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Deputy Sheriff Badge2455 - Deputy Sheriff Badge
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Seven point star, blue lettering: Deputy /Sheriff / Contra Costa Co. 2 3/4 inches in diameter. Date: City: State: California HWAC# 78276
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to O****o for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Dramatic Abel Stearns Signed Note in Spanish2456 - Dramatic Abel Stearns Signed Note in Spanish
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Very historical piece of paper signed by Abel Stearns. In Spanish makes this even more interesting! Abel Stearns (1798 – 1871) was a trader who came t
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to j****K for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Glass Slides California Mining2457 - Glass Slides California Mining
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1 broken slide is of Hotels & mountains in Nevada; 3 slides, 1) "Social Life in the Occident"; "Out West"; & "What ...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Mt. Shasta Framed Panorama2458 - Mt. Shasta Framed Panorama
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Framed panorama color photo of Mt. Shasta. Possible chromolitho. 9.5" x 29". Date: City: State: California HWAC# 76835
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******n for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Northern California Coastal Ephemera2459 - Northern California Coastal Ephemera
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Lot of 8. Included: RPPC of Washington Hotel in Monterey; c.1906 stereoview of SF Earthquake camp in Jefferson Square; 1877 receipt from the tax colle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********r.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Sunkist Grower Sign2460 - Sunkist Grower Sign
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Sun-kissed Grower sign. Gray back, stamped: Property of California Fruit Growers Exchange on bottom of back. Possibly unused near mint condition, 19.5
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Three California Western Union Telegrams with Envelopes2461 - Three California Western Union Telegrams with Envelopes
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Lot of 3 pairs. 1) 187- , Martinez, CA, to Judge John Henry in San Francisco: Nothing recorded since October fourth." 2) 1875, Woodland, CA to ...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Two Vintage Broadsides2462 - Two Vintage Broadsides
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1) Auction! Every Friday. Park Auction Yard, Mrs. Gilbert. 1/4 mile North of Roeding Park on 99 Highway. (This would place this in Fresno). No date. 8
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Two Vintage Milk Cans2463 - Two Vintage Milk Cans
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Two milk cans. One can is 24" tall and 13" diameter embossed on the side CG REG. CAL. 3" brass oval tag on shoulder, Empty / Golden S...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g********w.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Vintage California Auto Maps2464 - Vintage California Auto Maps
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Lot of 10. All but one by the Automobile Club of Southern California. Maps include: San Luis Obispo County, 1928 Oroville, Riverside County, Kern Coun
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to p********1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Vintage California Business & Fraternal Cards2465 - Vintage California Business & Fraternal Cards
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Lot of 8. Seven are fraternal calling cards for California members of the Knights Templar in Sacramento, Placerville, Stockton, Vallejo, and San Franc
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 130.00
 
 
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Vintage Newspaper Comics2466 - Vintage Newspaper Comics
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US comics. Large folio, 20 x 24", of comics from American newspapers, all in color. Includes: Danny Dreamer Lovers, Model Ministers, Easy Life...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Broadmoor Hotel RPC2467 - Broadmoor Hotel RPC
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Rare RPC of Broadmoor Hotel mirrored in the Lake. Beautiful card. (Prag Collection) Date: 1923 City: Colorado Springs State: Colorado HWAC# 76948
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
 
 
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Cripple Creek Ephemera2468 - Cripple Creek Ephemera
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4 pins 1)40th Annual Session Grand Lodge I.O.O.F., Cripple Creek Col. October 1910; pin from 1901; 20th Annual Session Rebekah Assembly I.O.O.F. Date
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p***p for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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1st Place Ribbon (Italian)2469 - 1st Place Ribbon (Italian)
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Societa Italiana De Mutuo Soccorso Umberto, 1, Rockvale, Col. Has color of Italian flag on back of ribbon. Unknown date. Date: City: Rockvale Stat
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to m******0 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Deputy Sheriff Badge2470 - Deputy Sheriff Badge
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White metal, blue lettering, 1 3/4 x 2 inches. "Deputy / Sheriff / Vanderburgh Co. / 98." Evansville Indiana is in Vanderburgh County. ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Cabinet Cards of Western Town Scenes2471 - Cabinet Cards of Western Town Scenes
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Lot of 2. At least one is identified as Colorado; the other may also be Colorado. 1) Shows a farm/ranch scene in front of a lake. At the bottom is wri
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Colorado References & Ephemera2472 - Colorado References & Ephemera
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Lot of 3. 1) Topographical Map of Mineral Belt of Gilpin County and Official Information as to the Mineral Industry of the County. 24 x 19" c.1...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to m******0 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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framed map of Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska2473 - framed map of Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska
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Nicely framed and matted 1861 Mitchell single truck map of Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska. Page 43. Map 12" x 14.5", frame 17.75" x 22...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s********x for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Real Photo Postcard of Lumber Operation2474 - Real Photo Postcard of Lumber Operation
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Probably Colorado but not identified. No photographer. Not mailed. Medium contrast and detail. Date: City: State: Colorado HWAC# 77317
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to J*****1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Colorado Ephemera2475 - Vintage Colorado Ephemera
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Pamphlet from Tabor Luck with ink writing on front, William Gilpin-Pioneer by Carr, Biographical sketch of Rollin Q Tenney, The Opinions of the Judge
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******g for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Andrew Adams, Attorney/ Congressman2476 - Andrew Adams, Attorney/ Congressman
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Andrew Adams document has date of 1777, has list of names, dates & numbers. Very delicate condition, please inspect. Andrew Adams was a colonel ...
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Revolutionary War Letter Concerning Note & Payment2477 - Revolutionary War Letter Concerning Note & Payment
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Revolutionary War Era Letter with the names of Capt. Benjamin Still of Woodbury, Connecticut, & David Boland. Captain Hinman is part of the cons...
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Dakota Territory Photographs incl. Native Americans2478 - Dakota Territory Photographs incl. Native Americans
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Lot of 4. 1) Two cabinet cards that appear to be of Native Americans (not in traditional clothing). One is by RL Kelly of Pierre, Dakota and the other
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Rare Dakota Philatelic Cover with Advertising Corner2479 - Rare Dakota Philatelic Cover with Advertising Corner
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The Wolsey post office was established December 31, 1883. This legal sized cover was postmarked September 15, 1886. There is a corner advertising circ
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to j*******5 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Official Copy of the 19th Amendment (Women's Right to Vote)2480 - Official Copy of the 19th Amendment (Women's Right to Vote)
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U.S. Department of State official copy of the "Joint Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Constitution extending the right of suffrage to w...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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Roose's 1893 Pocket Map & Guide to Washington D.C.2481 - Roose's 1893 Pocket Map & Guide to Washington D.C.
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Roose's Companion and Guide to Washington and Vicinity. Cheap Edition. Gibson Bothers, Printers. 64pp with descriptions of many tourist attracti...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Early Steamship Bills of Lading2482 - Early Steamship Bills of Lading
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Lot of 5. All pictorial. Included: 1856 Cumberland Coal & Iron Company, Port of Baltimore; 1856 Port of Providence to New York; 1859 riding in t...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Roswell Cobb County Manufacturing Co, 1 Dollar2483 - Roswell Cobb County Manufacturing Co, 1 Dollar
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Pay to bearer ONE DOLLAR in yarn. Unsigned. Note foxing and vertical creases. Date: c. 1840's City: State: Georgia HWAC# 76513
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t*********t for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Vintage Hawaiian Pin-Up Photos2484 - Vintage Hawaiian Pin-Up Photos
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Lot of 19. 1) Set of twelve c.1945-50 photos of the same woman slowly undressing to full nude state. 5 x 4" 2) Seven other vintage tropical nud...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Corner Saloon, Silver City Letterhead2485 - Corner Saloon, Silver City Letterhead
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This saloon billhead is datelined Silver City, Idaho February 21, 1899. Signed by Dan McHenry, James McHenry and Thomas Hamilton. They propose to run
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to 6****A for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Idaho Stage Way-bills2486 - Idaho Stage Way-bills
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Lot of three stage way-bills, two different companies. 1) Two way-bills for the Malheur Stage Company, operating between Baker City and Malheur. Way-b
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********x for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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1862 Certificate for Steamboat Engineer2487 - 1862 Certificate for Steamboat Engineer
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United States Inspectors Certificate to Engineers certifying that James W. Mitchell has been reviewed by steamboat inspectors of Chicago, Illinois and
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*******u for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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c1879 Advertising Piece for William Deering Farm Equipment2488 - c1879 Advertising Piece for William Deering Farm Equipment
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Interesting piece of advertising! This is a group of ad cards encased in a circular holder meant to resemble a medal. Inside are 7 paper ad cards that
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to c*******l for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Jasper Engine Co. Sign2489 - Jasper Engine Co. Sign
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Al's Automotive Repair / Jasper Engine and Transmission Company / Re-Made in the USA / Three-year Hundred Thousand Mile Nationwide Warranty. Or...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to c*******l for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Indiana & Iowa Ephemera2490 - Indiana & Iowa Ephemera
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Lot of 6. 1) Best piece is an 1853 Military Bounty Land Warrant issued in Fort Des Moines. 2) Five City of Indianapolis Treasurer's Office recei...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Dodge City Key FobKey2491 - Dodge City Key FobKey
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1 Key Fob reads "Lawrence/House/23/Dodge City, Kansas" Good condition. Date: c. 1900-1910 City: Dodge City State: Kansas HWAC# 77923
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******0 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Lot Withdrawn2492 - Lot Withdrawn
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Lot Withdrawn
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Three 19th Century Letters: Camptonville, CA and Cabin Valley, Kansas2493 - Three 19th Century Letters: Camptonville, CA and Cabin Valley, Kansas
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Lot of 3. 1) Camptonville, July 20th 1886. 10 pages.Handwriting is a little difficult to read. Camptonville was a Gold Rush town in Yuba County. 2) T
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to l*******c for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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1860s Louisville, Kentucky Correspondence2494 - 1860s Louisville, Kentucky Correspondence
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Lot of 37. Most if not all is addressed to Wiseman & Waters in Golconda, Illinois (on the Kentucky/Illinois border). Earliest pieces are 1859. L...
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1849 New Orleans Riverboat Bill of Lading2495 - 1849 New Orleans Riverboat Bill of Lading
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Pictorial receipt for bales of cotton stored on Steamboat Cain(?) at the port of Frenchport and bound for New Orleans. Dated April 6th, 1848. 5.5 x 10
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Hand-colored Photograph of Harriet Beeecher Stowe's Residence2496 - Hand-colored Photograph of Harriet Beeecher Stowe's Residence
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Small, mounted hand-colored photograph identified on the reverse. Photo is 1.75 x 2.75" on 5 x 7" mount. Dated on the reverse as Summer 19...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lumbermans' Bank 25 and 50 Cents Pay to Bearer2497 - Lumbermans' Bank 25 and 50 Cents Pay to Bearer
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25 and 50 cents, pay to bearer, 1862. Signed in red by AM Hartwell. Both have creases. Date: 1862 City: Oldtown State: Maine HWAC# 76510
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Steamship Bills of Lading2498 - Steamship Bills of Lading
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Lot of 9. 1) Boston and Bangor Steamship Company. Three pictorial receipts dated 1900 for packages destined for Rockland from Boston. 2) Yarmouth Ste
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Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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1800 Letter to Student at Harvard2499 - 1800 Letter to Student at Harvard
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Dateline Salem, Sept. 16th, 1800. Early 2pp. letter sent from a sister to her brother Benjamin Peirce at Harvard University. She relates general news
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to u********y.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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