Best of The West - February 2014

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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday Feb 20th, 10am-6pm
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Friday & Saturday
Feb 20 & 21, 2014
9am PDT starting time, both days

Location
Atlantis Casino & Resort
Paradise A Room
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday February 23rd, 10am-1pm

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Canadian Airmail Cover Collection -900 - Canadian Airmail Cover Collection -
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c1920 Before there was email, there was airmail and this is a lot with several examples from our neighbors to the north, Canada. These covers dating
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 9***9 for (350.00 + 68.25BP) = 418.25
 
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Central Pacific Railroad Officer Broadside -901 - Central Pacific Railroad Officer Broadside -
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1870 Framed 12 x 15” broadside with images of the Officers of the Central Pacific Railroad, engraving b y J.C. Buttre. Rare, there is one in the Stan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d********9 for (95.00 + 18.53BP) = 113.53
 
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Christmas Seal Collection -902 - Christmas Seal Collection -
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c1910 This is an incredible collection of Christmas Seals, postcards and covers that date from as far back as 1910. There are way too many to list, b
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9****v for (170.00 + 33.15BP) = 203.15
 
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Dakota US Revenue Special Tax Stamp Collection *Territorial* -903 - Dakota US Revenue Special Tax Stamp Collection *Territorial* -
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c1880 This is an exceptional collection of 16 Dakota Territory US Revenue Tax stamp books for specific business, liquor, brewing and tobacco. 1) 1873
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to 9***9 for (600.00 + 117.00BP) = 717.00
 
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Eastern Express Company Document Collection -904 - Eastern Express Company Document Collection -
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18 Lot of 31; Adams Express (5), Albany NY Express (1), American Express (6), American Merchants Union Express (1), Eastern Express (1), Hope Express
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i****2 for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Express Books -905 - Express Books -
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1873 Lot of 2. 1) American M. U. Express Co. book. Only the first 3 pages have been written in, the rest are blank. It is dated 1873. It measures 8.2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to O*N for (120.00 + 23.40BP) = 143.40
 
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Express Cover with Label Collection -906 - Express Cover with Label Collection -
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c1862 This is a lot of 10 American, Adams, Untied States and Merchants Union Express Co. collection. There are 8 American Express Cos from Iowa, Indi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to i****2 for (400.00 + 78.00BP) = 478.00
 
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Express Sign -907 - Express Sign -
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Large metal sign, measures 30.5" x 4." Green background with orange and white lettering. Some wear. - HKA#66206
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 750.00
Sold to o******s for (275.00 + 53.63BP) = 328.63
 
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Foreign Philatelic Group -908 - Foreign Philatelic Group -
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This is a whole passel of stamps and other philatelic material from all over the world. Get your stamp albums out, this lot is way too large to name,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8*****f for (140.00 + 27.30BP) = 167.30
 
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Idaho Express Stage Coach Collection  -909 - Idaho Express Stage Coach Collection -
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Lot of 16 various pieces relating the stagecoach history in Idaho. There are 5 postcards ranging from the early to mid 20th Century. 2 stagecoach phot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 9***9 for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Large US Stamp Collection -910 - Large US Stamp Collection -
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This is a lot of US stamps of various denominations, shapes and sizes. Cut corner cancel collection c1910-25, sheets, partial sheets, line pairs, bloc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*****l for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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Patriotic Cover & Letter Group -911 - Patriotic Cover & Letter Group -
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c1865 Covers Spanish-American War (8), Letters civil war (3). Lynn Langdon Collection - HKA#65687
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 9***9 for (130.00 + 25.35BP) = 155.35
 
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Philatelic Collection -912 - Philatelic Collection -
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c This is a box full of stamps in all forms, including plate blocks, book panes, air mails and imperfects. There are way too many to list, but one sh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9****v for (450.00 + 87.75BP) = 537.75
 
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Philatellic Covers Collection -913 - Philatellic Covers Collection -
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c1889 A plethora of advertising covers, USPS covers, letters and receipts with respective covers, a study of wax seals, United States Express covers,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 9*********n for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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Philatellic Postal Revenue Stamp Documents History Group -914 - Philatellic Postal Revenue Stamp Documents History Group -
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c1869 A very large (26 ) collection of receipts, legal documents, stock certificates, warehouse stamps, and others that have multiple or single reven
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to O*N for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Pony Express Stamps and Book -915 - Pony Express Stamps and Book -
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c1860 Lot of 6 Wells Fargo Pony Express stamps and 1 book. 1) Wells Fargo Pony Express $1.00 Red. 2) Wells Fargo Pony Express $4.00 Green. 3) Wells F
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8*****M for (500.00 + 97.50BP) = 597.50
 
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Prescott and Arizona Central Railway Co. Bond Framed -916 - Prescott and Arizona Central Railway Co. Bond Framed -
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c1888 This bond is a first mortgage six per cent sinking fund. The bond measures 16" x 15" and the frame measures 18.55" x 18."...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to o******s for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
 
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Railroad Key Quartet -917 - Railroad Key Quartet -
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c1900 This is a lot of four railroad keys. Tey include one is from the Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Santa Fe and the Chicago & Northwestern...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9***7 for (180.00 + 35.10BP) = 215.10
 
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Railroad Strong Box -918 - Railroad Strong Box -
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c1890 Attention railroadiana collectors, now is your chance to own an authentic railroad express box. There is no identifying railroad company marks
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to t*******4 for (650.00 + 126.75BP) = 776.75
 
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The First American Thos Murphy Promotional Calendar -919 - The First American Thos Murphy Promotional Calendar -
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c1938 31”x 42” This sample showed the prospective advertiser the possibilities and benefits of advertising in the publication. In very good condition.
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Start Price : 225.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Rural Free Delivery Cancel Collection -920 - Rural Free Delivery Cancel Collection -
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c1900 This is a selection of canceled covers and postcards, both foreign and domestic, using the "RDF" cancel. This would be a great enha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to O*N for (160.00 + 31.20BP) = 191.20
 
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Skowhejon & lake Stage Co. Meeting Notice -921 - Skowhejon & lake Stage Co. Meeting Notice -
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1852 "Their (sic) will be a meeting of the stock holders at the Skowhejon and Lazke Stage Co. On Thursday the 17th day of June to see if they ...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Stage Coach Photo, Inyo Death Valley Shoshone -922 - Stage Coach Photo, Inyo Death Valley Shoshone -
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c1905 A wonderful photo of 2 men and 3 women in a canopy-covered, open-sided carriage, harnessed to 2 horses. The coach is standing on an open desert
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*****l for (275.00 + 53.63BP) = 328.63
 
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US Stamped Postcard Group -923 - US Stamped Postcard Group -
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This lot includes several hundred US Airmail stamped postcards, generally unused c1880-1970). The dates of the pieces cover about six decades and even
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 9***6 for (120.00 + 23.40BP) = 143.40
 
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Well Fargo Cabinet -924 - Well Fargo Cabinet -
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c1800 This is a wood 24"x32"x10" cabinet from Wells Fargo & Company. It is in very rough condition but would still make a handso...
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Start Price : 225.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Western Railroad Document Collection -925 - Western Railroad Document Collection -
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1879 75 Documents: Idaho Central Ray (1), Central Pacific (2) 1870s , Union Pacific (1) 1870s, Oregon Shortline (1), Tonopah & Goldfield (1), S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to O*N for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Arizona Photo & Post Card Group -  AZ926 - Arizona Photo & Post Card Group - AZ
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c1880 Lot of 27: this group includes post cards (15), stereo views (6), photographs (2), a mining co. Receipt, a mining incorporation articles deed ,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to w********l.. for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Flagstaff Railroad Photograph - Flagstaff, AZ927 - Flagstaff Railroad Photograph - Flagstaff, AZ
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c1985 This is a great photograph overlooking the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad tracks through Flagstaff. The photographer is identified as Melvin of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to o******s for (400.00 + 78.00BP) = 478.00
 
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Arizona RR Ephemera - Prescott, AZ928 - Arizona RR Ephemera - Prescott, AZ
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c1900 This is a great little lot of five items related to early railroading in Arizona. There are two receipts, one freight bill from the Santa Fe, P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to o******s for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Arizona Territorial Prescott & Arizona RR Corporate Seal & Pass - Prescott, AZ929 - Arizona Territorial Prescott & Arizona RR Corporate Seal & Pass - Prescott, AZ
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c1892 Lot of 3: Prescott & Arizona Central Railway corporate seal with seal plate, and railway pass card. The seal is the classic lion`s head s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to o******s for (1,600.00 + 312.00BP) = 1,912.00
 
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Skull Valley Wells Fargo Sealer - Skull Valley, AZ930 - Skull Valley Wells Fargo Sealer - Skull Valley, AZ
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c1880 Beautiful seal stamp from Wells Fargo & Co. Express, extremely rare. Carved wooden handle with brass head, approx. 4" high. The ghos...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 9***0 for (2,700.00 + 526.50BP) = 3,226.50
 
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Yavapai County Railroad Bond, Framed -  AZ931 - Yavapai County Railroad Bond, Framed - AZ
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c1885 Bond number 179. The bond measures 15.25"x 16" while the frame measures 19" x 18.25." The bond has cancellation marks and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to o******s for (180.00 + 35.10BP) = 215.10
 
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Adams Express Collection -  CA932 - Adams Express Collection - CA
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Lot of 29 includes 6 different issued pieces; Sacramento (1851), Marysville (1852, San Francisco (4). 13 Different unused forms from variouslocations,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r******h for (475.00 + 92.63BP) = 567.63
 
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California Express Group -  CA933 - California Express Group - CA
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1851 Lot of 6. 1) Wells Fargo & Co's Express receipt dated February 28, 1884. The receipt was for an Al Sutherland from a George Sutherland...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i****2 for (350.00 + 68.25BP) = 418.25
 
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Southern Pacific Interior Padlock -  CA934 - Southern Pacific Interior Padlock - CA
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1906 This is a brass lock from the Southern Pacific Railroad’s train #7. The lock was used on the interior of the train and was not exposed to the el
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m******3 for (130.00 + 25.35BP) = 155.35
 
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Wells Fargo Cover Duo - Alturas, Susanville, CA935 - Wells Fargo Cover Duo - Alturas, Susanville, CA
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c1895 Wells Fargo "Franked" Express covers. The Susanville cover features both blue oval Express cancellation stamps and the Postal Servi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****f for (65.00 + 12.68BP) = 77.68
 
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Wells Fargo Letter & Cover - Bartlett Springs, CA936 - Wells Fargo Letter & Cover - Bartlett Springs, CA
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c1874 Wells Fargo cover with the oval Express cancellation stamp from Bartlett Springs in the picturesque Napa Valley. This piece does not bear a pos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***1 for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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Bishop Covers, Inyo California937 - Bishop Covers, Inyo California
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1889 Lot of 6 pieces: 5 covers and one letter from Bishop, CA. Two are from the Wilshire Bishop Creek Mine and the Bishop Creek Milling Co. - HKA#6
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*****l for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Wells Fargo Cover Trio - Borden, Highland Springs, CA938 - Wells Fargo Cover Trio - Borden, Highland Springs, CA
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c1884 Wells Fargo "Franked" Express covers. The cover addressed to Alabama features both blue oval Express cancellation stamp and the Pos...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***1 for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
 
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Wells Fargo Cover Trio - Crescent City, CA939 - Wells Fargo Cover Trio - Crescent City, CA
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c1850 Wells Fargo "Franked" Express covers. The 3 covers feature the oval W-F Express cancellation stamp. 2 of these are hand-stamped adv...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*****l for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
 
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El Dorado Postal Covers Group - Georgetown, CA940 - El Dorado Postal Covers Group - Georgetown, CA
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c1854 Lot of 12: USPS covers from the gold mining town of Georgetown. The USPS cancellation/ postmarks are a diverse 6 different types, and stamped i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to m******3 for (60.00 + 11.70BP) = 71.70
 
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Wells Fargo Cover Trio - Hanford, Merced, CA941 - Wells Fargo Cover Trio - Hanford, Merced, CA
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c1900 Wells Fargo "Franked" Express covers. The covers feature the oval W-F Express cancellation stamp. The Merced stamped cover is from ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9***1 for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Wells Fargo Cover - Knight's Ferry, CA942 - Wells Fargo Cover - Knight's Ferry, CA
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c1890 Wells Fargo "Franked" Express cover. The cover features the black oval Express cancellation stamp. This piece has hand-written chin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****d for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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Wells Fargo Cover Group - Lakeport, CA943 - Wells Fargo Cover Group - Lakeport, CA
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c1894 Wells Fargo "Franked" Express covers. The 7 covers feature the oval W-F Express cancellation stamp, in both blue and black ink. 1 o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****f for (95.00 + 18.53BP) = 113.53
 
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Wells Fargo Cover Quartet - Lemoore, CA944 - Wells Fargo Cover Quartet - Lemoore, CA
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c1876 Wells Fargo "Franked" Express cover, from the farming and railroad town of Lemoore. These covers features the oval W-F Express canc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8*****k for (90.00 + 17.55BP) = 107.55
 
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Early Markleeville Cover - Markleeville, CA945 - Early Markleeville Cover - Markleeville, CA
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c1890 This is a very early cover from Markleeville in Alpine County, California. It is addressed to Capt. James Jones whose address is The Merchants
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*****l for (80.00 + 15.60BP) = 95.60
 
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Wells Fargo Cover - Markleeville, CA946 - Wells Fargo Cover - Markleeville, CA
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c1895 Wells Fargo "Franked" Express cover. The cover features the black oval W-F oval Express cancellation stamp, dated May 12. Note ther...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*****l for (70.00 + 13.65BP) = 83.65
 
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Gregory's Pocket Express Letter Book - Nevada City, CA947 - Gregory's Pocket Express Letter Book - Nevada City, CA
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c1850 This 1850s notated book was used by Daniel Mareko. It is written on 8 double sheets and is a series of short notes and letters to various famil
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d********9 for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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El Dorado Postal Covers Group - Placerville, Coloma, CA948 - El Dorado Postal Covers Group - Placerville, Coloma, CA
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c1852 Lot of 7: USPS covers from the famous gold rush town of Placerville, with 2 from the 1848 gold discovery town of Coloma. The USPS cancellation/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
Sold to m*****d for (140.00 + 27.30BP) = 167.30
 
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Wells Fargo Cover - Raymond, CA949 - Wells Fargo Cover - Raymond, CA
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c1893 Wells Fargo "Franked" Express cover. This one features the blue oval Express cancellation stamp from the town of Raymond. There is ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***8 for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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