2012 December Americana & Numismatic Auction

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IMPORTANT NOTE ON BUYERS PREMIUMS:

Lot 100 to 343 have a premium of 15%.

The rest of the sale is 19.5% as noted in the listing.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON BUYERS PREMIUMS:

Lot 100 to 343 have a premium of 15%.

The rest of the sale is 19.5% as noted in the listing.

Lot Pick Up: Holabird-Kagin Americana,
3555 Airway Drive Ste #309,
Reno NV 89511,
Sunday - December 9, 10am-4pm

• 2012 Dec 08
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466 - A.S. Hallidie's Mechanical Miner's Guide, CA - San Francisco,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

Andrew Smith Hallidie is credited for introducing California to wire rope, thus changing mining and engineering forever. Hallidie was born in England

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 300.00 - 900.00

Sold to F*******d for (150.00 + 29.25) x 1 = 179.25

 

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467 - Colorized California Photographs, CA - San Francisco,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

Lot of 23 colorized California scenes, including the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco and cypress trees on the Monterey Peninsul

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00

 

 

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468 - Exceptional Rare Wells Fargo Stock Signed by William Fargo, CA - San Francisco,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1870 - This is the most important western stock certificate in existence. This document is issued to John Beers and signed by bank secretary Theodore

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 10,000.00 - 25,000.00

Sold to 4***7 for (13,000.00 + 2,535.00) x 1 = 15,535.00

 

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469 - Gold Rush Letter, CA - San Francisco,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

Dec. 1949 - This is an interesting account by Charles P. Stevens about his trip to the goldfields of California in 1849. Coming from the East Coast, S

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00

Sold to k**********5 for (550.00 + 107.25) x 1 = 657.25

 

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470 - Hotel Sutter Room Key, CA - San Francisco,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

Hotel Sutter key and room tag attached, No. 754. Ornate steel key, brass engraved tag. The key itself has the number"H749" stamped into the

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 200.00 - 500.00

Sold to 8***6 for (160.00 + 31.20) x 1 = 191.20

 

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471 - Joseph Brothers Store Card Token, CA - San Francisco,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1850 - Holed at top center. Obverse: Jospeh Brothers/Of Liverpool Eng/Watch Maker`s/Jewellers Opticians/& General Importers/149 Montgomerys`/San F

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00

Sold to F*******d for (275.00 + 53.63) x 1 = 328.63

 

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472 - Pan American Airlines Archive, CA - San Francisco,

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c1930-1966 - A wonderful collection of photos, albums, newsletters, personal correspondence, newspaper and magazine articles spanning the career years

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00

Sold to 9***0 for (300.00 + 58.50) x 1 = 358.50

 

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473 - Pelton Water Wheel Booklet, CA - San Francisco,

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1898 - This lot consists of a 1893 publication by The Pelton Water Wheel Company of San Francisco and New York. The 97 page soft cover book has photos

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 200.00 - 500.00

Sold to 9***2 for (200.00 + 39.00) x 1 = 239.00

 

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474 - Pony Express Cover, CA - San Francisco,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1861 - This is a Wells Fargo & Co. Pony Express cover. It has been hand cancelled and is addressed to Mrs. C.C. Crittenden No. 1313 Taylor St. San

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00

Sold to c*******h for (2,600.00 + 507.00) x 1 = 3,107.00

 

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475 - Ralston Signed Check, CA - San Francisco,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1873 - A check written on The Bank of California and signed by bank founder William Ralston and issued in the amount of 400 English Pound Sterling to

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00

Sold to 8****f for (250.00 + 48.75) x 1 = 298.75

 

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476 - S.F. Mint Souvenir Cup, CA - San Francisco,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

c1860 - This is a unique souvenir cup, commemorating the San Francisco Mint. It was crafted by San Francisco jeweler William Keyser Vanderslice, one o

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 750.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00

 

 

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477 - S.S. Golden Gate Treasure Archive, CA - San Francisco,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1932 - The discovery of gold in California in 1848 led to a rush of hopeful fortune hunters to the west coast. The Post Office Department kept the are

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00

 

 

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478 - Sutro Tunnel Book, CA - San Francisco,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1872 - “Closing Argument of Adolph Sutro on the Bill Before Congress to Aid The Sutro Tunnel, Delivered Before the Committee on Mines and Mining..., M

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00

Sold to 9***1 for (300.00 + 58.50) x 1 = 358.50

 

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479 - Two Great Indexed California Mining Volumes!, CA - San Francisco,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1868, 1890 - 1) The Natural Wealth of California, Titus Fey Cronise, 1868, published by Bancroft & Co. 696 pages. Pages bear moderate age-typical

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00

 

 

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480 - William Keith Illustrated Stock Certificate, CA - San Francisco,

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1863 - From the Cinco Senores Gold and Silver Mining Co. of Copala, Sinaloa, Mexico. The company was incorporated in 1863 in S.F. Issued to Jacob Schr

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00

Sold to F*******d for (750.00 + 146.25) x 1 = 896.25

 

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481 - Bodie and N.E. Johnson Family Photos and Postcards, CA - San Jose,Santa Clara County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

A large number of posed and candid shots of the Johnson family and Bodie postcards. One 8.5" x 11" print shows a popular image used in racis

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 500.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00

 

 

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482 - N.E. Johnson Photographs, CA - San Jose,Santa Clara County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

A large number of posed and candid shots taken from the mid-1800s to mid-1900s. Pieces are in various sizes and all black and white. They are in fair

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00

 

 

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483 - N.E. Johnson Portrait Prints, CA - San Jose,Santa Clara County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

A lot of 6 photographs taken between 1850 and 1950. These photographs range in size from a 5.75" wide x 7.5" tall oval, to a 6.75" x 11

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00

 

 

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484 - Santa Clara Valley Mill & Lumber Company Stock, CA - San Jose,Santa Clara

Holabird-Kagin Americana

Issued in 1873 to Geo. W. McLellan for 5 shares at $500 each. Large vignette of a company lumberyard showing workers, stacks of wood and smokestacks b

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00

Sold to u******y for (150.00 + 29.25) x 1 = 179.25

 

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485 - Farmers and Merchants Stock Certs., CA - Santa Ana,Orange County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1907 - Bound book of stock certificates from The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Santa Ana. About half are blank, the other half are issued to various s

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00

 

 

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486 - Tapie Pocket Smelter Kit and Mining Medals, CA - Santa Barbara,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1909, 1929 - A fun and interesting lot of 3 mining-related items for the curious collector, including: 1) A 3.25" x 2.25" x 1.25" heavy

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 300.00 - 400.00

Sold to l******8 for (150.00 + 29.25) x 1 = 179.25

 

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487 - Silver Mountain Deed, CA - Silver Mountain,Alpine County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1861 - Lot of 2, including a deed transferring mining property in Silver Mountain, Mono County from one Ole Christianson to Franklin Hatch for a sum o

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00

Sold to 9***8 for (375.00 + 73.13) x 1 = 448.13

 

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488 - Rally Copper Mining Company Stock Certificate, CA - Stockton,Calaveras County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1863 - Cert #36. Issued on 1 August 1863 to J. Churchill for 25 shares. Signed by Wm , secretary and not signed by the president. Three revenu

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00

Sold to u******y for (200.00 + 39.00) x 1 = 239.00

 

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489 - Sutter County Badge, CA - Sutter County,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

This badge was for B.B. Manford measures about 2” x 1.5.” The badge was made by E.D. Jones of Oakland, and has a gold coloring with blue letters. Rese

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00

Sold to 9***7 for (350.00 + 68.25) x 1 = 418.25

 

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490 - Wells Fargo & Co. Agent's Money Order Receipt Books, CA - Tracy,San Joaquin County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

c1905-1906 - Group of seven receipt books, each measuring 3.5" x 4.5". Date circa 1905-6. Each book has the cash endorsement stamps at right

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 300.00 - 600.00

Sold to 9*****T for (150.00 + 29.25) x 1 = 179.25

 

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491 - Oro Fino Gold and Silver Mining Co. Bond, CA - Tulare County,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1865 - Orofino Gold & Silver Mining Co., incorporated in California. Bond certificate No. 52, issued on 30 May 1865 to E. C. Robinson, Trustee, fo

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 500.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00

 

 

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492 - Map of the Mother Lode and Principal Quartz Mines in the Counties of Tuolumne and Calaveras, CA - So

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1896 - Compiled by Eugene H. Barton, C.E. & M.E. Copyright 1896, Sonora, Cal. Britton and Rey, San Francisco, Lithographers. Map affixed to origin

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00

Sold to 9***0 for (325.00 + 63.38) x 1 = 388.38

 

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493 - Yosemite Stereo Views, CA - Yosemite,Tuolumne County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

c1875 - Lot of 31 great stereo view cards from various areas in Yosemite. These stereo views range in size from 6.5” x 3.25” and 7” x 3.5”. The scenes

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 500.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00

 

 

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494 - Yosemite Stereo Views, CA - Yosemite,Mariposa County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1888 - Lot of 83 stereo views, showing scenes mostly from Yosemite National Park. There are also scenes of Niagara Falls, comedy scenes, animals, and

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00

Sold to u******y for (150.00 + 29.25) x 1 = 179.25

 

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495 - Yreka Mining Stereoview, CA - Yreka,Siskiyou County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

c1890 - Measures 7” x 3.5”. Medium contrast and focus is sharp. Some wear, small mark on border. Note on the back reads “Chinese mining, Yreka, Cal.”

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 500.00 - 750.00

Sold to i*****l for (250.00 + 48.75) x 1 = 298.75

 

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496 - Colorado Mining Directory 1st Edition, CO - ,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1883 - This over 900 page hard bound publication, is complete with print ads that give you a real sense of the era. Everything about this book seems i

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00

Sold to F*******d for (800.00 + 156.00) x 1 = 956.00

 

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497 - Denver Business Directory, CO - Denver,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1866 - Subtitled: “From its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, To Which is Added a Full and Complete Business Directory of The City.” A rare vol

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 350.00 - 500.00

Sold to 8***8 for (350.00 + 68.25) x 1 = 418.25

 

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498 - Silver Grey and San Juan Mining Co. Stock, CO - ,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1883 - Incorporated in 1878. Cert. #309 issued to E.R. Dougherty for 50 shares. Signed by Dougherty as secretary and by W.C. Roberts as president. Unc

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00

Sold to 8***1 for (150.00 + 29.25) x 1 = 179.25

 

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499 - Alma, Colorado Stereoview, CO - Alma,Park County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1875-80 - A view from a hillside outside of the town, this stereoview shows a large plume of smoke issuing forth from a mill site hidden from view. Th

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 750.00

 

 

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500 - Free Gold Mining & Milling Stock Certificate, CO - Buena Vista,Chaffee

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1881 - Extremely rare certificate from "The Free Gold Consolidated Mining & Milling Co. of Colorado," certified to F.W. Kroenke for 10

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00

Sold to 8*****s for (170.00 + 33.15) x 1 = 203.15

 

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501 - Cripple Creek Townsite Cabinet Photo C. 1899, CO - Cripple Creek,Teller County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

Great view of the bustling mining town taken by Edgar A. Yelton, Photographer, Cripple Creek. According to Mautz, Yelton operated at Cripple Creek bet

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 400.00 - 800.00

Sold to l******8 for (250.00 + 48.75) x 1 = 298.75

 

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502 - Mining Stock Manual, CO - Cripple Creek,Teller County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1896 - First Edition: Information for Mining Stock Brokers and Investors. Compliments of Colorado Mining Stock Exchange, Denver, Colo., U.S.A. 84 page

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,500.00

 

 

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503 - Moon-Anchor Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificates, CO - Cripple Creek,Teller County

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1897-8 - Lot of 2. 1) Incorporated in Colorado. Cert. #2247 issued in 1898 to Anna Hornthal for 200 shares. Signed by Oliver H. Shoup, secretary and V

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00

Sold to l******8 for (300.00 + 58.50) x 1 = 358.50

 

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504 - Souvenir Picture Book, CO - Cripple Creek,Teller County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1905 - Lot contains an 8" x 6", 39 page publication from Cripple Creek, Colorado, circa 1900. Contains 40 black and white photos of scenes i

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 125.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00

 

 

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505 - The Pappoose Gold Mining Company Stock, CO - Cripple Creek,Teller County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

Issued in 1902 for 1,000 shares to J.C. Carter. Signed by John F. Hardy as president. The company owned the lode claims Ray, Petrel, Cuckoo and Guess,

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 250.00 - 600.00

Sold to j******d for (125.00 + 24.38) x 1 = 149.38

 

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506 - A Pair of Denver Hanging Scale Booms, CO - Denver,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

c1950s - This lot is made up of two hanging scale booms manufactured by The Denver Equipment Company. One is labeled “For Mining Use Only” and goes up

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 800.00

 

 

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507 - Aircraft Company Stock Certificates, CO - Denver,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1933, 1936 - Lot of 2 American Gyro Co. and Crusader Aircraft Corp. Certificates. The 1000-share American Gyro certificate was issued to E.F. Johnson

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00

Sold to 8*****s for (150.00 + 29.25) x 1 = 179.25

 

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508 - Clark, Gruber & Co. Letter, CO - Denver,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1860 - Note to Waddell (Prior to Russell/Clark, Gruber & Co.) Russell, Majors and Waddell were the proprietors of the famous Pony Express. William

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00

Sold to j*****e for (1,700.00 + 331.50) x 1 = 2,031.50

 

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509 - Lot Withdrawn, - ,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

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Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 0.00

 

 

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510 - Denver View Photographs, CO - Denver,

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c1890s - Lot of 3 photographs including 1) A birdseye view of a small section in Denver with mountains in rear. Caption at the bottom: "02002. Mt

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 350.00 - 550.00

Sold to l******8 for (175.00 + 34.13) x 1 = 209.13

 

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511 - Re-Bound Rocky Mountain Directory, CO - Denver,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

1871 - This 6.5" x 9.5" x 1.75" volume contains the 1871 Rocky Mountain Directory in new binding. The front page of the directory has b

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00

 

 

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512 - The Colorado Telephone Company Stock Certificate Set, CO - Denver,

Holabird-Kagin Americana

Two certificates from this telephone company issued in 1893 and 1911. 1) Certificate issued in 1893 is a small size certificate issued at Denver to A.

Bidding Has Concluded

Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00

 

 

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513 - Kellenberger Durango Smelter Token, CO - Durango,La Plata

Holabird-Kagin Americana

Mining Token from John Kellenberger of Durango, with the Durango smelter on the reverse. 38mm, EF condition. Very rare. Kellenberger was a Swiss-born

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 800.00 - 2,500.00

Sold to p********n for (425.00 + 82.88) x 1 = 507.88

 

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514 - Georgetown Stereoview, CO - Georgetown,Clear Creek County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

c1874 - An early photo of Alpine Street in Georgetown with Republican Mountain in the background. This is Photo No. 160 of photographer J.M. Collier’s

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 500.00 - 900.00

Sold to r******8 for (250.00 + 48.75) x 1 = 298.75

 

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515 - Mining Tram Photograph, CO - Georgetown,Clear Creek County

Holabird-Kagin Americana

This photo was taken in 1860-70 of the Stevens Mine and tramway in Georgetown, Colorado. Picture measures 5.5” x 8”. It is matted with overall dimensi

Bidding Has Concluded

Estimates : 300.00 - 900.00

Sold to r******8 for (150.00 + 29.25) x 1 = 179.25

 

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