Great American Treasure Hunt

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Holabird’s Western Americana Collections Presents
The Great American Treasure Hunt
Western Americana & Numismatic Auction

PREVIEW
HWAC Office
3555 Airway Drive
Reno, NV 89511
Friday - September 12 - 10am-6pm
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Sessions 1 & 2
LIVE AUCTION
Saturday, September 13, 2014 & Sunday, September 14, 2014
Starting Time: 9am PST, both days

Session 3
ABSENTEE AUCTION
Internet or phone bidding only.
Sept 15, 2014
Starting time: 9am monday

LOT PICKUP
Tuesday through Friday after the sale,
normal office hours or by appointment

AUCTION LOCATION
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Reno, NV 89511
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Map of Shipwrecks Along the Western U.S. Coast750 - Map of Shipwrecks Along the Western U.S. Coast
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1939. Interesting blue map of naval history. Title: Strandings and Wrecks of Vessels on the Coasts of California-Oregon and Washington. Compiled and T
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b***5 for (225.00 + 43.88BP) = 268.88
 
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Original British WWI Enfield Long Bayonet and Scabbard751 - Original British WWI Enfield Long Bayonet and Scabbard
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British WW1 1907 Enfield bayonet. Stamped KINSON. Reverse side has markings as well. Scabbard marked JWB 18. VERY USED and Well worn! City:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****p for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Pocket scale with weights752 - Pocket scale with weights
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c1830. These are often called miner's scales and most assuredly it has weighed gold at one time, but is probably an apothecary scale. No label o...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Remington's Frontier Sketches753 - Remington's Frontier Sketches
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By Frederick Remington. The Werber Co., 1898. Rare. Original edition. unpaginated, contains fifteen of his sketches, with an introduction by George Ro
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*****l for (140.00 + 27.30BP) = 167.30
 
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Supreme Court Photo754 - Supreme Court Photo
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One 12 x 18” black and white photo of all the United States Supreme Court justices, including Louis Brandeis, the first Jewish justice. Included are p
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to W*****4 for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Temporary Foreign Stock Certificate755 - Temporary Foreign Stock Certificate
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Stock No. 12 for 400 shares issued to Oliver Gildersleeve on August 5, 1902. The name of the company is notably absent as the creation of the company
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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United States 1858 Odd Fellow Guide756 - United States 1858 Odd Fellow Guide
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early! “containing the time, place of meeting, officers, and general statistics of the R.W. Grand Lodge of the U.S. and right worthy grand bodies
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********n.. for (55.00 + 10.73BP) = 65.73
 
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Welcome Home World War I broadside.757 - Welcome Home World War I broadside.
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21" x 14". c1919. Photos of Wilson, Pershing, a dough boy, a sailor, and a nurse. See photo for condition issues. City: County:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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World War I scrap book signed by John Welles Coggeshall758 - World War I scrap book signed by John Welles Coggeshall
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Direct descendent of John Coggeshall, first president of the Colony of Rhode Island. John Welles was an agent of the great Riverside Mills in Providen
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Arapahoe Circle Camp Photograph759 - Arapahoe Circle Camp Photograph
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The photographer is identified Baker & Johnson, landscape and portrait photographers. Charles S. Baker and Eli Johnson ran the Baker & Johns...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to L*****1 for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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A New Medicine Robe, Roye Signed Print760 - A New Medicine Robe, Roye Signed Print
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"I paint my works not the way I see them, but the way viewer looks at them" said Native American artist Paladine Roye in 1989. Roye was bo...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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War Cry DeHaan Signed Lithographic Print761 - War Cry DeHaan Signed Lithographic Print
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"The story of the relationship of Native peoples and horses is one of the great sagas of human contact with the animal world…When American Indi...
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Limited edition signed print of "Pueblo Man of Wisdom"762 - Limited edition signed print of "Pueblo Man of Wisdom"
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Portrait of an elderly Native American man wearing a collared shirt and jeans with a wooden handle (shovel? broom?) in has hands. Print measures appro
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Lake Tahoe, El Dorado, California Native Indians Photo763 - Lake Tahoe, El Dorado, California Native Indians Photo
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This lot features an early black and white photo of 2 Washoe ladies, one weaving a basket, the other with a child and cradle board strapped to her bac
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to j***d for (225.00 + 43.88BP) = 268.88
 
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1909 E. S. Curtis Print "Signal Fire to the Mount764 - 1909 E. S. Curtis Print "Signal Fire to the Mount
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By Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952). Shows a Native American looking up to a large stone where a small fire is burning and the smoke is rising to the sky.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to L*****1 for (170.00 + 33.15BP) = 203.15
 
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1925 framed E. S. Curtis Print "Tewa Dance-Costume765 - 1925 framed E. S. Curtis Print "Tewa Dance-Costume
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The Tewa (or Tano) are a linguistic group of Pueblo American Indians who speak the Tewa language and share the Pueblo culture. Their homelands are on
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to L*****1 for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Two Native American Oil Paintings by John Mulvany766 - Two Native American Oil Paintings by John Mulvany
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Two fantastic works from a celebrated Western artist. 1) Portrait of Red Cloud, Oglala Lakota chief, facing left. c.1890. Not signed by artist. Approx
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to m********4 for (2,500.00 + 487.50BP) = 2,987.50
 
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Beatien Yazz Framed Painting767 - Beatien Yazz Framed Painting
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Beatien Yazz grew up in two worlds; his artwork became a product of his duel upbringing in Anglo and Native worlds. Born in the trade post town of Wid
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Start Price : 225.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Beatien Yazz Framed Painting of Native Cowboys768 - Beatien Yazz Framed Painting of Native Cowboys
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This piece has been professionally framed and mounted in a 18" x 16" frame. The piece itself measures 16.5" x 14.5." The image s...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i**w for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
 
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Beaded Indian Purses769 - Beaded Indian Purses
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Lot of 2. 1) Beaded bag with beaded flower accents. The bag measures 11.5" x 11" and has had some wear, but the beading has remained intac...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to i*****l for (80.00 + 15.60BP) = 95.60
 
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4 Beaded baskets, 2 with lids770 - 4 Beaded baskets, 2 with lids
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By Connie Eagle of Pyramid Lake, Nevada. 1) Small, about 3". Blue, black and silver beads. No lid. 2) 5". Red, gold, and black beads. Spot...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to R******1 for (180.00 + 35.10BP) = 215.10
 
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Medium sized Panamint basket771 - Medium sized Panamint basket
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White, black, light brown and dark brown with vertical stripes. Black and light brown top. Diameter is about 5". City: County:
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Small sized Panamint basket772 - Small sized Panamint basket
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Light brown and black. Bottom inner circle is red. Diameter is 4 1/8". City: County: Inyo State: CA D
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d****m for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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Small Lozi tribe basket773 - Small Lozi tribe basket
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Basket is entirely light brown except the two eagles which are a darker brown. Diameter is 5 1/4". Height is 3". City: County:
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Pomo / Great Basin Indian Basket774 - Pomo / Great Basin Indian Basket
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Not traditional material, but Native American. Might have been done in class. Possible James Basket. PLEASE INSPECT. City: Coun
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******9 for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Native American basket with lid: Washoe775 - Native American basket with lid: Washoe
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See picture for wonderful set of designs on basket and lid. 8 stiches per inch. A few breaks at rim, rope showing through lid handle, faded from sunli
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Memoirs, Official and Personal; with Sketches of Travels among the Northern and Southern Indians…, M776 - Memoirs, Official and Personal; with Sketches of Travels among the Northern and Southern Indians…, M
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McKenney, T. L.; Memoirs, Official and Personal; with Sketches of Travels among the Northern and Southern Indians; embracing a War Excursion, and desc
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Estimate : 350.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to L*****1 for (180.00 + 35.10BP) = 215.10
 
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The Cliff Dwellers of Mesa Verde, 1893777 - The Cliff Dwellers of Mesa Verde, 1893
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Nordenskiold, G.; The Cliff Dwellers of Mesa Verde; Southwestern Colorado. Their Pottery and Implements. Stockholm, 1893. 174pp, indexed. 51 color pho
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to d******2 for (750.00 + 146.25BP) = 896.25
 
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Life Among the Piute's, First edition778 - Life Among the Piute's, First edition
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“Their Wrongs and Claims” by Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins. Edited by Mrs. Horace Mann. This is both a memoir and history of Sarah’s people during their fi
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Estimate : 250.00 - 800.00
Sold to p*******9 for (275.00 + 53.63BP) = 328.63
 
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Navajo Necklace and Earrings Set779 - Navajo Necklace and Earrings Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of 1 necklace and 2 sets of earrings. The necklace measures 19.5" long when laid out flat. It has 5 turquoise pieces in the cente...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****C for (225.00 + 43.88BP) = 268.88
 
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Navajo Turtle Belt780 - Navajo Turtle Belt
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This belt features 7 silver colored turtle pieces. There is a maker's mark that reads "BC" on the buckle. The maker is unknown, and mo...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Navajo Belt781 - Navajo Belt
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This a cute ladies belt that appears to have been created by Navajo artist Jean Dixon. This belt has 19 turquoise pieces throughout the belt. There is
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to S******1 for (190.00 + 37.05BP) = 227.05
 
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Navajo Belt782 - Navajo Belt
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This belt measures 51" long when laid out flat. It features 14 square pieces that include a small round red color stone. The maker's mark i...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to S******1 for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
 
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RARE Alaskan postal find: Udakta, Unalaska, Alaska783 - RARE Alaskan postal find: Udakta, Unalaska, Alaska
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Udakta was in Dutch Harbor in the city of Unalaska in the Aleutian Islands. Richard Helbock gave this cancel a rarity factor of "6." Addin...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to V********e for (225.00 + 43.88BP) = 268.88
 
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1856 Gold Rush letter from Jackson, California784 - 1856 Gold Rush letter from Jackson, California
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April 6, 1856. Great content: "Soon after your departure from Mok Hill, my term of office expired, and I again took up the shovel and the pick ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to d********9 for (450.00 + 87.75BP) = 537.75
 
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UNIQUE, ONLY KNOWN Zodok, El Dorado, California post mark785 - UNIQUE, ONLY KNOWN Zodok, El Dorado, California post mark
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Terry Williams' book on California covers lists no known post marks from here. Post office was open from August 6, 1887 to June 30, 1888 - less ...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Standard Cons. Bodie Cover and Postcard786 - Standard Cons. Bodie Cover and Postcard
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Lot of two items for the Standard Consolidated Mining Company. 1) An 1887 Bodie cover with a corner advertisement for "Standard Con. Mining Co....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*****l for (110.00 + 21.45BP) = 131.45
 
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Clinton, Mono, California: STRONG, VERY EARLY cancel787 - Clinton, Mono, California: STRONG, VERY EARLY cancel
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Mailed 4 months after opening of post office. August 24, 1882 to Carson City and forwarded to Genoa. Handwritten instructions "via Kingsbury Gr...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*****l for (95.00 + 18.53BP) = 113.53
 
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Hercules, Churchill, Nevada788 - Hercules, Churchill, Nevada
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R-8. March 11, 1907. STRONG strike! Back of reply card is from the Vulture Mining Company of Hercules. They were the first mines to ship ore out of th
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to g****v for (95.00 + 18.53BP) = 113.53
 
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Cradlebaugh, Douglas, Nevada789 - Cradlebaugh, Douglas, Nevada
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R-10. October 7, 1895. This is truly a tough find! Addressed to Miss L. H. Lewis. She is the niece of Judge John Cradlebaugh, first non-Mormon judge o
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Interesting collection of Aurora, Nevada covers790 - Interesting collection of Aurora, Nevada covers
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Lot of 7 different cancels. 1) Esmeralda, 1864. The name of this post office was officially changed to Aurora in 1866. Double circle with a target kil
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****e for (475.00 + 92.63BP) = 567.63
 
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Two Esmeralda, Nevada Territory covers791 - Two Esmeralda, Nevada Territory covers
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R-9. Two different Nevada Territory strikes. 1) October 31, 1863. Exactly one year before Nevada became a state. How prophetic? 2) September 2, 1864 d
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****e for (425.00 + 82.88BP) = 507.88
 
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11 Goldfield, Nevada postcards792 - 11 Goldfield, Nevada postcards
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1) RPPC of a dance at Goldfield. With Goldfield cancel. Published by "The News" of Goldfield. 2) Color Saloon/gambling scene. Newman post ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to l******n for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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13 Esmeralda County covers793 - 13 Esmeralda County covers
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1) February 20, 1865 Esmeralda, R-9. 2) 1910 Pine Grove, R-5. 3) Two R-6 Columbus. One 1885 handwritten date with contents. One weaker 1880's ca...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*****l for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
 
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Some nicer Esmeralda covers794 - Some nicer Esmeralda covers
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1) 1909 Lucky Boy, R-6. 2) 1885 R-6 Columbus with contents. 3) 1892 R-6 Belleville. Green. 4) 1902 R-4 Sodaville. Fine to Very Fine. City:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to i*****l for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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R-7 Barclay, Lincoln, Nevada postal history post card795 - R-7 Barclay, Lincoln, Nevada postal history post card
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Strong strike, but through the word "CARD.' Open for two periods: 1899-1905 and 1907-1910. This is a 1909 post card from the later, R-7 per...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****e for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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2 Lucky Boy, Mineral Nevada covers796 - 2 Lucky Boy, Mineral Nevada covers
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R-6. Two nice strikes from two different counties. 1) January 31, 1911. Used as a received cancel. Lucky Boy was still in Esmeralda County (and would
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*****l for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
 
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4 nice Mineral County cancels797 - 4 nice Mineral County cancels
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1) OMCO, R-6, 1919, Olympic Mines Company corner advertising. 2) Aurora, R-5, 1910, on Owl Drug Company cover. 3) Simon, R-3, 1923, addressed to the p
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*****l for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Truckee Meadows, Washoe, Nevada Territory798 - Truckee Meadows, Washoe, Nevada Territory
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R-10. Cancel is rough, but easily read. Date is not discernible but the N. T. is clear. Comes from the Pardon Brown find. City: Truckee M
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*******s for (130.00 + 25.35BP) = 155.35
 
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Washoe City, Washoe, Nevada Territory799 - Washoe City, Washoe, Nevada Territory
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R-6. c1863, Very nice strike. Target cancel. Post office was open from 1862 to 1888 and later from 1888 to 1894. City: Washoe City
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****e for (60.00 + 11.70BP) = 71.70
 
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