January 2018 Auction: Americana, Bottles, Numismatics, Railroad, Mining, Native Americana

Auction Details

Our first auction of 2018 is a special two-day, 1,400+ lot sale with items in more than a dozen collecting categories, including Tokens, Numismatics, Railroad & Express, Mining, Postcards, Bottles, General Americana, Native Americana, Antique Firearms, Military, Cowboy, and a Bargains & Dealer Specials Section.

*Highlights*

--A rare grouping of 19th century silverware from jewelers on the Comstock Lode, including a never-before-seen M.M. Fredrick silver chalice.

--A stunning California Gold-in-Quartz watch plus other jewelry

--A large General Americana section featuring ephemera from Western states like California, Nevada, Colorado, Montana; large postcard collections from Utah and Washington; and art.

--An assorted Mining section with reference books, lamps, spoons, rare stock certificates, photographs, documents, and ore and fossil specimens

--All sorts of Native Americana including baskets, beadwork, clothing, tools, war clubs, rugs, pottery, and ephemera

--Cowboy collectibles such as art, ephemera, saddles, irons, clothing, and photographs

--A Firearms & Weaponry section featuring rare antique ammunition and knives

--Military collectibles including Civil War documents, photographs, and a rare Ambulance Corps Arm Band

--Coin collecting books, catalogs, US coin sets, US and foreign medals, bank notes/currency, and ingots

--Rare slot machines, gaming chips, and ephemera in our Gaming section

--A fabulous antique Bottle section featuring California Gold Rush Sodas and Nevada Medicines, including examples used in Fred Holabird's bottle books.

--Railroad reference books, padlocks, nails, passes, and other ephemera including train wreck photo collections

--A small but select offering of Wells Fargo & Other Express collectibles including 1850s stock certificates

--Collectibles from 8 different World's Fairs & Expositions

--The auction concludes with a large Bargains & Dealer Specials section full of collectibles from many categories including Mining, Railroad, Tokens, & General Americana. These lots are either large groupings or entry-level items, meant to help restock dealer inventories and jumpstart a new generation of collectors!


Full Auction Schedule

Day One, January 20th, 2018 (Lots 1001-1723)

*General Americana (Lots 1001-1377)
*Foreign (Lots 1378-1391)
*Mining (Lots 1392-1578)
*Minerals (Lots1579-1596)
*Art (Lots 1597-1625)
*Native Americana (Lots 1626-1723)

Day Two, January 21st, 2018 (Lots 2001-2726)

*Cowboy (Lots 2001-2054)
*Firearms/Weaponry (Lots 2055-2102)
*Military (Lots 2103-2135)
*Numismatics (Lots 2136-2192)
*Gaming (Lots 2193-2210)
*Tokens (Lots 2211-2232)
*Bottles (Lots 2233-2365)
*Saloon (Lots 2366-2373
*Railroadiana (Lots 2374-2483)
*Wells Fargo (Lots 2484-2489)
*World's Fair & Expositions (Lots 2490-2508)
*Bargains & Dealer Specials (Lots 2509-2726)
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : M . R., misspelled "Sacrimento", Very Rare2299 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : M . R., misspelled "Sacrimento", Very Rare
Holabird Western Americana Collections
M. R. / Sacramento // ( Misspelled " Sacrimento " ) 1851-1863. Very Desirable. Medium cobalt blue. Dug bottle , with overall medium amou...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to e********e for (1,050.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,312.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Boley & Co, Sacramento2300 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Boley & Co, Sacramento
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boley & Co / Sac City Cal // ( 1850-1862 ) : Medium cobalt blue. Rare embossed variation, with a small " C" in the city " SAc&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Boley & Co, Sacramento2301 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Boley & Co, Sacramento
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boley & Co / Sac City Cal // ( 1850-1862 ): Medium to deep, cobalt blue. Large 1/2" chip on top, 1/4" under blob chip, as well as a 1/...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Boley & Co, Sacramento2302 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Boley & Co, Sacramento
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boley & Co / Sac City Cal // ( 1850-1862.) : Rare embossed variation with the small letter "c" , in "SAc". Medium cobalt bl...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Summit Mineral Water Bottle, Sacramento2303 - Summit Mineral Water Bottle, Sacramento
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Summit( cu) / Mineral water ( Cu) / J. H. // 1871-1882. Pale greenish aqua, smooth base. Fairly clean, with medium amount of light scratching, throug
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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California Gold Rush Soda: A.W. Cudworth / & Co, San Francisco2304 - California Gold Rush Soda: A.W. Cudworth / & Co, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A. W. Cudworth / & Co / San Francisco ( No Cal ) 1870's...Pale aqua, smooth base. Minor flaking on two letters , as well as a 1/16" ope...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to A*******d for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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California Gold Rush Soda: A.W. Cudworth / & Co, San Francisco2305 - California Gold Rush Soda: A.W. Cudworth / & Co, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A.W. Cudworth / & Co / San Francisco/ ( No Cal) : Pale aquamarine. Fairly clean, smooth base. Top has a 1/8" lip flake, and the base has a...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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California Gold Rush Soda: A.W. Cudworth / ( No & Co.), San Francisco2306 - California Gold Rush Soda: A.W. Cudworth / ( No & Co.), San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A.W. Cudworth / ( No &Co)...RARE VARIANT... San Francisco // 1870's...Pale aqua, smooth base. Slope shouldered variant. Top HAS a 3/8"...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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B & C San Francisco Soda Bottle2307 - B & C San Francisco Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
B & G / San Francisco // ( 1852-1856 ): Beautiful cobalt blue. Exceptionally light wear, on the reverse. Tiny pot stone in side of blob, no ra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to g*****S for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Sodas : B & G / San Francisco //2308 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Sodas : B & G / San Francisco //
Holabird Western Americana Collections
B & G / San Francisco// ( 1852-1856) : Light Cobalt Blue. Large 1 / 3/4" elongated bubble , right in front under the blob top. Light to M...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to s********1 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Sodas : Babb & Co./ San Francisco2309 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Sodas : Babb & Co./ San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Babb & Co./ San Francisco / Cal //. ( 1852-1854) : Nice overall body appearance. Very near mint w/ 3/8" bruise in top. Also, 1/4" i...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Bay City Soda Water Bottle, San Francisco2310 - Bay City Soda Water Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bay City ( su) Soda Water ( sd ) Block Co / Diagonal Branches/ S.F. // Reverse : Large Star : 1871-1880. Unusual teal color.. very rare. But, there
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to A*******d for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Bay City Soda Water Bottle, San Francisco2311 - Bay City Soda Water Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bay City ( su) Soda water ( Sd) / Block Co / two diagonal branches / S.F. // Reverse : Large star // 1871-1880's. Beautiful, royal cobalt blu...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to g*****S for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Bay City Soda Water Bottle, San Francisco2312 - Bay City Soda Water Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bay City ( Su) Soda water ( Sd) / Block Co / 2 Diagonal Branches / S. F. // Reverse: Large star // : 1871-1880 : Beautiful light blue. Early mornin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to u**********y for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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C. A. Reiners & Co. Soda Bottle, San Francisco2313 - C. A. Reiners & Co. Soda Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
C. A. Reiners & Co. ( au) / ( No address ) / San / Francisco. / / Reverse : Improved ( au) / Trade Mark ( au) / Monograhm- (Man in the Moon, f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to u**********y for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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C. A. Reiners & Co. Soda Bottle, San Francisco2314 - C. A. Reiners & Co. Soda Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
C. A. Reiners & Co.( au) / 723 / Turk St / S.F. ( in slug Plate) // Reverse: Improved ( au) / Trade Mark (au) / Monograhm-( man in the moon, fac...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Breig & Schafer Soda Bottle, San Francisco2315 - Breig & Schafer Soda Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Motif- Embossed Fish, swimming right. / Brieg & Schafer / S. F. // : 1879-1890 :Applied blob top, pale blue aqua. Really nice condition, except ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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California Gold Rush Soda: Golden Gate, San Francisco2316 - California Gold Rush Soda: Golden Gate, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Golden Gate( In an Arch ) 1850's -1860's: Light teal color , smooth base. Very nice and clean, with hundreds of tiny bubbles. Pro cleaned .H...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda:  Hogan & Thompson2317 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Hogan & Thompson
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hogan & Thompson (1854 Only).... Very Rare. Deep cobalt blue. Dug bottle, with heavy duty wear. Two large, 1/2" chips on top of bottle. Nic...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to M*****1 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda:  Italian Soda Water2318 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Italian Soda Water
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Italian / Soda Water / Manufactory / San Francisco // Reverse: Union Glass Works/ Phila // ( 1856-1863): Light to medium teal . Pro cleaned, with medi
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Lynde & Putnam2319 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Lynde & Putnam
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lynde & Putnam / Mineral Waters / San Francisco / Cal. A. // ( 1850-1851) : Medium - light, powder blue, metallic pontil. Rare Color. Dug and s...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to J*****6 for (135.00 + 33.75BP) = 168.75
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Williams & Severance2320 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Williams & Severance
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Williams / & Severance / San Francisco / Cal // Reverse : Soda & / Mineral Waters. //: 1852-1854. : Medium green. Light inside stain , and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to n******9 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Williams & Severance2321 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Williams & Severance
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Williams / & Severance / San Francisco /Cal // Reverse : Soda & / Mineral / Waters // : 1852-1854. Medium cobalt blue. Medium to light , o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********1 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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XLCR Soda Works Bottle, San Francisco2322 - XLCR Soda Works Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
XLCR ( au) /SODA / Embossed shield w/ a star / Works // Hutchinson style bottle, very rare. Tolled Top. Pale aqua . Damaged bottle with 4, 1/4"...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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California Natural Seltzer Water Bottle, San Francisco2323 - California Natural Seltzer Water Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California( cu) / Natural / Seltzer Water // Reverse: Embossed bear on grass, walking right/ H & G//: 1875-1885. pale aqua, Mint condition. D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*********r for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Chase & Co., San Francisco2324 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Chase & Co., San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chase & Co / Mineral Water/ San Francisco/ Cal. ( 1853-1855) : Medium forest green. Light case wear, and some pitting overall. One 3/16" ha...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Chase & Co. Mineral Water Bottle, Three Cities (Stockton, San Francisco, & Marysville)2325 - Chase & Co. Mineral Water Bottle, Three Cities (Stockton, San Francisco, & Marysville)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chase & Co/ Mineral Waters/ San Francisco / Stockton & / Marysville / Cal. : Medium green. Medium amount of case wear. Nice 1" bubble ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*********s for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Lynde & Putnam Mineral Water Bottle, San Francisco2326 - Lynde & Putnam Mineral Water Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lynde & Putnam / Mineral Waters / San Francisco / Cal A. ( 1850-1851) . Light teal color. Dug specimen, need cleaning. There is a 1/4" brui...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pioneer Soda Works Bottle, San Francisco2327 - Pioneer Soda Works Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pioneer / Soda Works // Trade ( cd) ( Monogram- shield ) Mark ( cu): 1877-1896. Brilliant blue aqua, smooth base. Perfect condition. Nice and clean
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Pioneer Soda Works Bottle, San Francisco2328 - Pioneer Soda Works Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pioneer / Soda Works // Trade ( cd) ( monogram - Shield ) Mark ( cu) . Smooth base. 1877-1896. Pale greenish aqua. 1/2" lip chip in top, 1...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Thompsons Premium Mineral Waters Bottle, San Francisco2329 - Thompsons Premium Mineral Waters Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thompson s ( au) / Premium / Mineral Waters ( ad) : Reverse : Union Soda Works ( au) / ( Motif -generator) / San Francisco // : 1872-1895 :Ten pin sh
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6****A for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: W.H.Burt / San Francisco2330 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: W.H.Burt / San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
W. H. Burt / San Francisco // ( 1852 Only): Medium forest green. Light case wear and a few scratches. Clean, but needs polishing. Very nice grouping o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to J*****6 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: W.H.Burt / San Francisco2331 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: W.H.Burt / San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
W. H. Burt/ San Francisco // ( 1852 Only): Medium forest green. Tiny, 1/16" flake in top. Otherwise, very nice condition ,needs cleaning and w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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San Jose Bottling Co. Bottle2332 - San Jose Bottling Co. Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
SAN JOSE BOTTLING CO. / C. MAURER; 11.5Ó x 3Ó, amber. Bottle dates from 1890s. Found along 1888 wagon road from San Mateo to Half Moon Bay...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
 
 
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New Almaden Mineral Water Bottle2333 - New Almaden Mineral Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New Almaden ( cu) / Mineral Water // Reverse: ( Block letters) : W & W.: 1860-1872. Pale aqua , clean and shiny , like a new bottle... Mint co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : Lippincott & Vaughn, Stockton & Marysville2334 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : Lippincott & Vaughn, Stockton & Marysville
Holabird Western Americana Collections
L & V ( Lippincott & Vaughn ) ( 1852-1857): Medium forest green. Really nice condition, near mint with a few light scratches.. Needs cleani...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to T****o for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : Lippincott & Vaughn, Stockton & Marysville2335 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : Lippincott & Vaughn, Stockton & Marysville
Holabird Western Americana Collections
L & V ( 1852-1857 ) :Medium forest green. Slightly cloudy, but very nice. Exceptionally light wear. Nice deep, pronounced metallic pontil. If th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*********r for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda :  Taylor & Co., Valparaiso2336 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : Taylor & Co., Valparaiso
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Taylor & Co / Valparaiso / Chile // Reverse: Soda water. // 1850's: Light teal colorization, metallic pontil.. The entire inside of the bot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*********s for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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H. Umbach & Co. Pictorial Soda Bottle, Savannah2337 - H. Umbach & Co. Pictorial Soda Bottle, Savannah
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular teal green Umbach bottle with the full face flag and eagle on the reverse. Applied top, no pontil. X-Harmer Rooke from the 1980's. A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to g*****S for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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The Ultimate Hutchinson Soda Bottle2338 - The Ultimate Hutchinson Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice aqua 6" diameter, 14" tall, appx one gallon, old aqua glass. "W.H. Hutchinson, Bottlers Supplies, Chicago, Ills." in lett...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Electric Bitters & lash's Bitters. ( Lot of 2)2339 - Electric Bitters & lash's Bitters. ( Lot of 2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2: # 1: Electric / Bitters // With Front label // H . E Bucklen & Co. / Chicacg, Ill //. Revverse label. Both labels, 98% . 1890's,...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to J**v for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Dr. VON HOPFS Bitters Bottle, Des Moines, Iowa2340 - Dr. VON HOPFS Bitters Bottle, Des Moines, Iowa
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Curacoa Bitters. Des Moines Iowa. Amber rectangle. Ring V 28. Rare. Date: Location: Des Moines, Iowa HWAC# 46738
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Blue Lick Springs Amber Mineral Water Bottle, Covington, Kentucky2341 - Blue Lick Springs Amber Mineral Water Bottle, Covington, Kentucky
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kentucky Blue Lick Water Co./ Covington, KY. Deep amber, thousands of seed bubbles, applied top, 10.6Ó tall, 3.25Ó diameter. Tiny top of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to f********r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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S. Pablo Soda Bottle, New Orleans2342 - S. Pablo Soda Bottle, New Orleans
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Embossed eagle, on a perch, facing right. Fancy monogram... banner embossed : S. Pablo //. Reverse : Elysianfield St. ( au) / 70 / N O // 1850'...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lemaire Soda Bottle, Battle Mountain, Nevada2343 - Lemaire Soda Bottle, Battle Mountain, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extra rare Battle Mountain soda bottle with chip. Aqua, tooled to Hutchinson style soda. See Nevada Bottle Book Volume I p87-90 for complete history o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to r*********1 for (1,400.00 + 350.00BP) = 1,750.00
 
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John Shier Drug Bottle, Delamar, Nevada2344 - John Shier Drug Bottle, Delamar, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice Nevada Ghost Town Bottle from Southern Nevada's 1890's gold camp of Delamar. About 3.5" tall. See Nevada Bottle Book Volume II p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to h********e for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Elko Bottling Works Soda Bottle2345 - Elko Bottling Works Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extra rare choice aqua mint hutch style soda. Neatly made with strong embossing. No wear. These bottles are extremely rare with perhaps less than 10 k
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to M*********n for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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James Dewar Elko Hutchinson Style Soda Bottle2346 - James Dewar Elko Hutchinson Style Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
James Dewer / Elko, Nev. Aqua tool aqua applied top full face embossing. Dewer's soda business began in 1892. The business was known as the Elko...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to n******9 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Bremenkampf & Regli Soda Bottle, Eureka, Nevada, Light Green2347 - Bremenkampf & Regli Soda Bottle, Eureka, Nevada, Light Green
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bremenkampf & Regli ( au ) // Eureka // Nev. // 1878-1885; Beautiful, light lime green color. Very Rare... Applied top, nice and clean. 2, 1/8&q...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to e*****r for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Bremenkampf & Regli Soda Bottle, Eureka, Nevada, Aqua2348 - Bremenkampf & Regli Soda Bottle, Eureka, Nevada, Aqua
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bremenkampf & Regli // Eureka // Nev // 1878-1885 : Brilliant aqua applied top. Beautiful specimen, with a lot going for it. . Clean with light...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to n******9 for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2349 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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Lot withdrawn
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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J.F. Myers Drug Store Bottle, Reno, Nevada2350 - J.F. Myers Drug Store Bottle, Reno, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 3.5" high. Extra rare Nevada medicine. See Nevada Bottle Book Volume II p221-224 for complete history on this bottle and the drug store ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to h********e for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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The Owl Pharmacy Co. Bottle, Seven Troughs, Nevada2351 - The Owl Pharmacy Co. Bottle, Seven Troughs, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of the top western medicine bottles. This is dead mint and purple. 4oz., 6" tall. Mold imperfection in making left rear corner. This is one...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to r*********1 for (1,450.00 + 362.50BP) = 1,812.50
 
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Choice Rare Tonopah Milk Bottle2352 - Choice Rare Tonopah Milk Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of the most highly sought of Nevada milks. Very attractive. Light purple. approx 7" tall. See Nevada Bottle Book Volume 1 page 271. Same ex...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A.B. Stewart & Co Drug Store Bottle, Virginia City, Nevada, Light Purple, No Monogram2353 - A.B. Stewart & Co Drug Store Bottle, Virginia City, Nevada, Light Purple, No Monogram
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4" tall. Clean, light purple, dead mint. One of the rarest of all the Virginia City bottles. The Virginia City Stewart bottles were only made i...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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H. Busch & Co Hutch Soda Bottle, Winnemucca, Nevada2354 - H. Busch & Co Hutch Soda Bottle, Winnemucca, Nevada
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Extra rare. Precedes "Minnemucca" misspelled variety. See Nevada Bottle Book Volume I p151-160 for complete history on this bottle and the...
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Sold to M*********n for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Henry Busch "Minnemucca" Soda (Winnemucca, Nevada)2355 - Henry Busch "Minnemucca" Soda (Winnemucca, Nevada)
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The misspelled town name Minnemucca instead of Winnemucca, named after the famous Paiute chief, both he and his daughter Sarah sought peace with white
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Sold to m***i for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2356 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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J. Boardman & Co Soda Bottle, New York2357 - J. Boardman & Co Soda Bottle, New York
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J. Boardman & Co / New York / Mineral Waters / ( embossed Star) This bottle/ is never sold // ( 1850's). Medium to deep cobalt blue. Dug, a...
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Sold to e********e for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Mrs. S. A Allen 's / Hair Restorer, New York2358 - Mrs. S. A Allen 's / Hair Restorer, New York
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Mrs. S. A. Allen's // Worlds Hair/ Restorer // New York // F //. ( 1870's) Beautiful, exceptional light, golden yellow w/ a hint of amber (...
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Sold to b*********r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Large Vanilla with Tonka Crock Jug2359 - Large Vanilla with Tonka Crock Jug
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This is a large crock jug (15"x 10") jug that once held vanilla and tonka extract from Parke, Davis and Company Established in 1866, the c...
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Sold to t*********5 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Caswell Mack & CO Cobalt2360 - Caswell Mack & CO Cobalt
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Caswell Mack & CO Cobalt, Chemists New York & Newport, approx 2.75 x 7.25 inches. No apparent cracks or chips. Date: Location: HWAC#...
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Sold to c*********p for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Hartwig Bitters with Labels2361 - Hartwig Bitters with Labels
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Very fine example of a Hartwig Bitters in milk glass with labels on two sides. Both labels show damage but are readable. Applied top, no chips. 9.25...
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Four Full Face Labeled Whiskey Bottles2362 - Four Full Face Labeled Whiskey Bottles
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Four fullface paper labeled whiskey bottles, tool top whiskeys, circa 1900 to 19 seven. Lake Keuka whiskey, Hermitage rye whiskey, Hermitage purŽ rye,
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Sold to S*****8 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Two Gorgeous Silvered Pinch Decanter Bottles2363 - Two Gorgeous Silvered Pinch Decanter Bottles
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These bottles were specifically made for scotch. One has the word scotch plus floral patterns including a horse racing scene round the collar on what
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Umarked Green Bottle2364 - Umarked Green Bottle
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Unmarked, 3Ó x 10Ó, green. Label residue on neck. Bottle dates from 1870s. Small lip bruise, no visible chips or cracks. Date: Locatio...
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Pair of Back Bar Bottles2365 - Pair of Back Bar Bottles
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Whiskey. Pair of back bar bottles. Clear, quars. 'Blackberry', the second one is etched 'Sherry'. Not quite a matched pair, but clos...
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Sold to J**v for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Ruhstaller's Gilt Edge Lager Beer Tray, Sacramento2366 - Ruhstaller's Gilt Edge Lager Beer Tray, Sacramento
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12" diameter. Titled "Purity." Photograph of elegant woman sitting with bird in her lap. Black text along top of rim: "Ruhstall...
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Old German Lager with rare San Francisco agent2367 - Old German Lager with rare San Francisco agent
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Etched scroll work. Barrel shaped. 3 1/2". RARE San Francisco agent. "Old German Lager / Prosit! Es Giebt Keim Kopfwen / An Old Type Germ...
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Sold to b******d for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Western Liquor Licenses & Photo  - Perfect for the Saloon Collector2368 - Western Liquor Licenses & Photo - Perfect for the Saloon Collector
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Lot of three. 1) Nicely framed 1915 Saloon license to E & B Branchini(?) in Sonoma. 2) Framed photo of what appears to be a miners cabin or sma...
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Sold to S*****8 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Ackermann's Beer Garden CDV2369 - Ackermann's Beer Garden CDV
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CDV of Ackermann's Beer Garden, likely in Marion, OH. Windmill in background. Date: c. 1895-1902 Location: Marion, Ohio HWAC# 57916
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Pacifico Mirrored Bar Sign2370 - Pacifico Mirrored Bar Sign
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Pacifico mirrored bar sign. Piece is contemporary and measures 21"x 17" and has a wood frame. There are are a few nicks, but overall, in n...
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Early Times Old Style Sign2371 - Early Times Old Style Sign
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Plaster, multi color sign with replica of a very old plaque of an early times distillery. It pictures the distillery, 3 men working, oxen pulling cart
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US Brewing Ephemera2372 - US Brewing Ephemera
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Lot of 10. Includes illustrated letterheads for: two for A. Fisher Brewing Co. (Salt Lake City, 1893 & 1900); Albion Ale & Porter Brewery (S...
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Sold to a*******u for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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US Soda & Soda Works Ephemera Collection2373 - US Soda & Soda Works Ephemera Collection
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Lot of 40+ pieces. Diverse lot! Includes: three mounted photographs (6.5 x 8.5" photo size) of candy stores with soda fountains, not identified...
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Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Alaska RailRoad Corp Booklets (2)2374 - Alaska RailRoad Corp Booklets (2)
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Tarck Chart 1.31.2002, Timetable No 131 April 2003 Date: Location: , Alaska HWAC# 571944
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Western Railroad Booklets and 3 Others2375 - Western Railroad Booklets and 3 Others
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4 Western Pacific Mileposts 1950-1978, The Western Railroader approx 58 issues 1950's to 1970's. Date: Location: , California HWAC# 571942
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Sold to k*******y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Western Pacific Archive and 3 Others2376 - Western Pacific Archive and 3 Others
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Calif. Amtrak Schedule 1989, Denver & Rio Grande Western RR Timetable No 8 May 1988, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Timetable No 1 Oct. 1...
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The Last Whistle, Ocean Shore Railroad by Wagner2377 - The Last Whistle, Ocean Shore Railroad by Wagner
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Hardcover 135pp with index Date: Location: , California HWAC# 571952
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Sold to t****0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Rare Nevada County Narrow Gauge by Best2378 - Rare Nevada County Narrow Gauge by Best
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Hardcover 1965 214pp with index. Also has cool mining photos. Date: Location: , California HWAC# 571978
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Sold to 6******n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Western Logging Railroad Books (4)2379 - Western Logging Railroad Books (4)
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Redwoods, Iron Horses, and the Pacific by Crump 176pp, Logging Railroads of the West 144pp plus appendix by Adams, Narrow Gauge to the Redwoods by Dic
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Sold to b*********r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Hetch Hetchy and its Dam Railroad by Wurm2380 - Hetch Hetchy and its Dam Railroad by Wurm
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Signed by author, hardcover 298pp with lots of photos including underground tunnel work. Date: Location: , California HWAC# 571977
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Narrow Gauge Books (2)2381 - Narrow Gauge Books (2)
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Steinbeck Country by Fabing 1985 23599 with index, The Birth of California Narrow Gauge by MacGregor 2003 signed by author 673pp with index Date: L
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Sold to 6******n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Colorado Railroad Hardcovers (4)2382 - Colorado Railroad Hardcovers (4)
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Dreams, Visions & Visionaries No. 20, The South Park Line No. 12, Cripple Creek Then and Now by Brown, Narrow Gauge in the Rockies by Beere. Da...
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LOT WITHDRAWN2383 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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Ten Volumes of The Western Railroader Plus One Extra2384 - Ten Volumes of The Western Railroader Plus One Extra
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Lot of 11. Ten issues of The Western Railroader: Issues # 136, 164, 209 (x2), 211, 215, 239, 269, 281, and 478, published 1951-1980. Articles on Neva
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Uintah Railway by Bender2385 - Uintah Railway by Bender
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Hardcover 240pp Date: Location: , Utah HWAC# 571964
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Four Railroad Express Manuals2386 - Four Railroad Express Manuals
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1) Southern Pacific Engineers Agreement. 1924. Rate of Pay. Mileage, Overage miles, and most important of all, Engineers will not be made to pay for s
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Railroad Library Guides (14)2387 - Railroad Library Guides (14)
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14 assorted railroad guide book and fact booklets. 1 hardcover-Who's Who in Railroading and Rail Transit. Date: Location: HWAC# 57200
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Assorted Railroad Books (4)2388 - Assorted Railroad Books (4)
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2005 Tourist Trains by Empire State Railway Museum, The Railroad-What is is, What it Does by Armstrong, A Locomotive Engineer's Album by Abdill,...
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Poor's Manual, 19082389 - Poor's Manual, 1908
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2088pp, very nice condition Date: 1908 Location: HWAC# 571966
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Poor's Manual of Railroads 19202390 - Poor's Manual of Railroads 1920
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A very important series of railroad references by Poor. Hardcover 2134 pp, overall nice condition. Date: Location: HWAC# 571968
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Rare Railroad Collecting Books (8)2391 - Rare Railroad Collecting Books (8)
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Date Nails Complete by Wiswell, Date Nails Brought Up to Date Vol. 2 by Lewis, The Padlock Collector by Arnall, Handbook of Nevada Antiquities Law by
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Sold to e********u.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Golden Spike Books (3)2392 - Golden Spike Books (3)
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Golden Spike by Utley, High Road to Promontory by Kraus, Makin' Tracks by Mayer Date: Location: HWAC# 571948
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The Trolley and Interurban Directory by Gross2393 - The Trolley and Interurban Directory by Gross
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Hardcover 1987 signed by author, 212pp. Date: Location: HWAC# 571965
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Sold to 9***6 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Railroad Telegraph Cipher Hardcover Book2394 - Railroad Telegraph Cipher Hardcover Book
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Hardcover 262pp. Allied Telegraph Cipher with interesting code words. Date: 1925 Location: HWAC# 571958
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Manual of Railroads and Corporations Securities 19122395 - Manual of Railroads and Corporations Securities 1912
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Hardcover 4160 pp, Loaded with company profiles, maps, foldouts and just a huge book. Binding has wear and spine tear on front. Date: 1912 Location:
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The Modoc by Bowden2396 - The Modoc by Bowden
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Hardcover, The Modoc, Southern Pacific's Back Door to Oregon, 2002 336pp Date: Location: HWAC# 571963
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Sold to t****0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Poor's Manual of Railroads 19122397 - Poor's Manual of Railroads 1912
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Huge 3106pp volume in nice condition. Date: Location: HWAC# 571967
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Sold to e********u.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Pacific Railroad Books (2)2398 - Pacific Railroad Books (2)
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Pacific Slope Railroads by Abdill, South Pacific Coast by Mac Gregor. Hardcovers Date: Location: HWAC# 571956
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Sold to t****0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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