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Holabird Western Americana Collections
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"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)
"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)
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Auction Location
3555 Airway Drive Suite 308
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Reno
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Nevada
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89511
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United States
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Day 1, October 31st, 2025 (Lots 1000-1632)
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1000-1632)
Mining feat. McDonald Collection (1000-1526)
Railroad (1527-1580)
Misc. Categories incl. Banking, Government, Express (1581-1632)
Day 2, November 1st, 2025 (Lots 2000-2575)
Art feat. Dan Muller Western Collection (Lots 2000-2040)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2041-2192)
Minerals & Fossils (2193-2310)
Mining Ephemera & Artifacts (2311-2575)
Day 3, November 2nd, 2025 (Lots 3000-3579)
Numismatics (Lots 3000-3579)
World’s Fair & Expositions (3000-3037)
US Mint (3038-3057)
Currency & Scrip feat. McDonald Nevada Collection (3058-3139)
Ingots (3140-3153)
Coins (3154-3363)
Medals & Exonumia (3364-3450)
Tokens (3451-3579)
Day 4, November 3rd, 2025 (Lots 4000-4541)
General Americana (Lots 4000-4541)
Geo. Sort (4000-4297)
Jewelry feat. Comstock Collection (4298-4357)
Misc. Categories incl. Bottles, Books, Fire (4358-4541)
Day 5, November 4th, 2025 (Lots 5000-5467)
Transportation (Railroadiana, Steamer, Stage) (Lots 5000-5074)
Wells Fargo & Express (5075-5122)
Philatelic (5123-5202)
Sports (5203-5229)
Political feat. Presidential Autographs (5230-5263)
Militaria (5264-5410)
Firearms & Weaponry (5411-5467)
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Session 1: Stocks & Bonds
2025 Nov 01
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Session 2: Art, Native Americana, Mining
2025 Nov 02
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Session 3: Numismatics
2025 Nov 03
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Session 4: General Americana
2025 Nov 04
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Session 5: Railroadiana, Philatelic, Militaria
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4348 -
Two Stick Pins, One Gold-in-Quartz [202535]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two stick pins. One is possibly Colorado quartz gold. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
Current Bid: 325.00
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
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4349 -
Vintage Sterling Women's Cuff Bracelet, Ridged [202149]
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Vintage sterling bracelet with interesting ridges. Bracelet width tapers from 2" to 1", circumference measures 6". Good condition, ta...
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4350 -
Western Ladies Belts w/Silver Buckles (2) [204802]
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Western Ladies Belts w/Silver Buckles (2). Narrow 1/2 inch brown leather belt approx 43 inches long with small sterling silver buckle with turquoise
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4351 -
Western Men's Watch Band/Bracelet and Belt Buckle [205062]
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Western Mens Watch Band/Bracelet and Belt Buckle. These belonged to Lothar Robert Jahn and his initials are engraved on the silver plate in the cente
Current Bid: 100.00
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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4352 -
Western Silver Belt Accessories [205052]
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Western silver best parts. 3 Buckles, 2 tips, 1 loop and 1 decorative concho. Elk buckle is approx 2 x 1.25 inches marked Sterling on reverse. Small
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4353 -
Western Bolo Ties (2) [203638]
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Lot of two: 1) possibly peridot stones in a gold toned oval mount (35 x 45 mm), brown leather. 2) End Of The Trail with black background, oval (38 x
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4354 -
Sid Bell Bolo Tie Collection (6) [203643]
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Sid Bell, The Alaskan Silversmith, (1919-2002) was a well known artisan working out of Tully, New York. After serving as a U. S. Marine in World War T
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4355 -
Western Silver Bolo Ties (2) [203637]
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Lot of two: 1) Sterling bolo, elk head with elk tooth, mountain setting. Marked "G. B. Sterling" dated 10/96, brown leather. 2) Cow skull,...
Current Bid: 160.00
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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4356 -
Bovine Bolo Tie w/ Turquoise & Coral Inset, Chrome [202600]
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Bull pictorial bolo tie with turquoise & coral insets. Backing mechanism moves fluidly. Tie length from tip to tip measures 36", appears to...
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4357 -
Turquoise & Silver Bolo Tie, Leather [202602]
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Bolo tie, turquoise & silver. Back of the bolo medallion is lightly tarnished. Body of the bolo tie measures about 1.25x1.7". Tie material ...
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4358 -
Shriner's Silver Commemorative Whiskey Flask [203758]
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Beautiful round silver plate flask. Engraved with Al Malakah Los Angeles at the top, with a simitar and Turkish star hung from the sword between, for
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4359 -
F. Chevalier Amber Fifths, 2 Different [185040]
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Red amber 4 piece mold with unlisted applied top, F. Chevalier & Co./Liquor Dealers/San Francisco 11.75". Amber inside screw tooled top F....
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4360 -
Barry & Patten Whiskey Bottle Extremely Rare ! [178709]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Barry & Patten is the oldest known western embossed whiskey bottle.* This quart-size bottle, late 1850's-early 60s, is embossed around the s...
Current Bid: 750.00
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 7,500.00
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4361 -
Colorado City Soda Hutch Bottles Collection [204736]
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Lot of (5). Unlisted variant similar to S42, COLORADO CITY BOTTLING WORKS with headstone slug plate. Hazy appearance, aqua color. Worn condition, dirt
Current Bid: 475.00
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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4362 -
Colorado Hutch Soda Bottle Collection [204735]
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Lot of 4. National Brewing Co. Denver, approx. 6 7/8" tall, purple color, dates 1904-1906 per Preble. Interior dust and haze, exterior case we...
Current Bid: 325.00
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
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4363 -
Early Denver Soda Bottle Collection [204737]
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Large lot of (10) antique soda bottles. Shain & Hasselmeyer Denver CO. Hutch soda, has C.C. Co. on the bottom, not listed. (2) J. SCHUELER/DENVE...
Current Bid: 250.00
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
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4364 -
Ed S. Hughes Gallon Liquor Jug [204980]
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Gorgeous ceramic liquor jug, classic squat shape and 3" applied thumb hole handle. Nearly pristine condition, (1) medium and (1) vey small chip...
Current Bid: 75.00
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
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4365 -
Oklahoma, I. T. Bottle Collection, 6 [162706]
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6 Oklahoma I. T. crown top bottles, about 8" tall. Clear-Weleetka/Bottling Works/Weleetka, I.T. Aqua-Poteau/Bottling Works/Poteau, I. T. Wagone...
Current Bid: 120.00
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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4366 -
Silvered Perfume Bottles, Pair [204255]
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Silvered perfume bottles, vintage. Lids screw on snug but were not tested for watertight seal. Larger bottle has a lingering vanilla-like scent. Maker
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4367 -
Pocket Whiskey Flask/Perfume bottle 1899 [204599]
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Lot of 3. Sterling Silver encased pocket whiskey Flask-bottles . 1. Measures 4.5 " tall, has initials of "E.H.". Glass Very ornate ...
Current Bid: 150.00
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
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4368 -
Hershey's Chocolate & Peanut General Store Jars [203844]
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Vintage general store jars, 2. Hershey's jar with tin top and nicely saturated decal, measures about 7.5x6x8". Peanut jar in good condition...
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4369 -
Beer & Wine Openers (6) & Guess Wrist Watch [204112]
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Miscellaneous ephemera the envelope says: a zippered leather pouch with a Guess wrist watch inside (not working); six beer and wine openers: Teachers
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4370 -
Amber Mason Jar - RARE! [204677]
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Deep amber colored, large Mason Jar. Vintage. 3 Pints / 5 Cups. Original lid. Immaculate condition. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Cit
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4371 -
Charles Russell Beer Tip Tray [194773]
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Heptol Splits For Health's Sake with Charlie Russell cowboy on bucking bronco image. Extremely rare, 1904 copyright by the Harrison Co. Litho b...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
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4372 -
Masonic Lodge Brass Spittoon [204330]
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Brass and iron spittoon, measures 7.5" in diameter, approx. 4" high, with a solid heavy rim base. The removable conical brass lid with loc...
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4373 -
Meerschaum Pipe in Leather Case - Rare! [205065]
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Antique Meerschaum Pipe in Leather Case from Germany. c 1860-1870. This pipe likely belonged to the Reick/Schnitzer Family of Comstock Fame, owners o
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4374 -
c1900 Cigar Cutter - Piper-Heidsieck Figural [201859]
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Cigar cutter shaped like Piper-Heidsieck champagne bottle. The cutter lever moves fluidly, though it squeaks slightly and the blade may not be sharp.
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4375 -
Indian Motorcycle Company Petrol Lighters [204386]
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Brand new logo display card of (12) Indian Motorcycle windproof refillable lighters. The plastic is still over these! The reverse illustrates instruct
Current Bid: 120.00
Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
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4376 -
Silver Snuff Round Box [202987]
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Tiny snuff container, round shape with pull-off top. Engraved top and bottom, dated. Ornate design on lid, knurled for grip. Measures 3/4" in ...
Current Bid: 75.00
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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4377 -
Real Photo Postcards of Major US Fires. c1910 - (33) [201841]
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Tragic and devastating photos of early major US fires, 1907-1911. Most cards self-ID subjects, locations, & dates. Postcards in good condition, ...
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
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4378 -
Tragic Real Photo Postcards of Major US Fires. c1910 - (34) [201842]
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Tragic and devastating photos of early major US fires, 1906-1912. Most cards self-ID subjects, locations, & dates. Postcards in good condition, ...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
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4379 -
Early American Major Fire Postcards (45) [200758]
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A lot of 45 early American major fire postcards. There are 30 real photo postcards accompanied by 15 black and white print postcards. The lot contains
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4380 -
Early New England States Fire Station Postcards with all Apparatus on Display (57) [200761]
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A lot of 57 color printed postcards containing no duplicates. The lot contains postcards from 12 states in the U.S: 7 Connecticut postcards, 2 Kentuck
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4381 -
Early American Major Fire Postcards (44) [200765]
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A lot of 44 postcards containing no duplicates. There are 30 real photo postcards and 14 black and white postcards mainly from the New England Region
Current Bid: 100.00
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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4382 -
Early Fire Department Apparatus Postcards (32) [200764]
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A lot of 32 postcards containing 24 color printed postcards, 7 black and white postcards, and 1 real photo postcard. These postcards include horse-dra
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4383 -
Early Fire Dept. Postcards of Interest, Real Photos (~15) [201853]
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Fire Dept PCs. All are real photo postcards (c1897-1908). City of Muskogee, Oklahoma, photos (7), of their firehouses & apparatus; Goldfield, NV...
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4384 -
Early Fire Station Postcards from Miscellaneous States (66) [200757]
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A lot of 66 postcards. The lot contains 7 real photo postcards, 40 color print postcards, and 19 black and white print postcards. All postcards are re
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4385 -
Early Mid and Western States Fire Station Postcards with Apparatus on Display (39) [200762]
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A lot of 39 color-printed postcards containing no duplicates. These postcards portray fire stations in 10 different states in the U.S: 1 Connecticut p
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4386 -
c1865 Fire Engine - Stereoview card [203842]
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Ohio fire engine stereo view card. Measures 7x4.25". Good condition, see photo. ^ Date: c1865 Country (if not USA): State: Ohio City: Pr...
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4387 -
19th Century Fire Department Related Government Documents [198193]
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Lot of 3. 1) Message from James Monroe, President of the United States, with information concerning the purchase of fire engines, 1820. 9pp. 2) Bookle
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4388 -
Fire & Police Badge & Equipment Ephemera [198217]
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Lot of 3. 1) The Henderson-Ames Co. Catalogue No. 49 for uniforms, caps, belts, boots, and badges. Kalamazoo, Michigan. 64pp. full of illustrations. 6
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4389 -
Fire Related Billhead & Letterhead Collection [198192]
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Lot of 17. Includes 14 letterheads and billheads, most pictorial (HN Cook Leather Belting & Hose, San Francisco; Fire Assoc. of Philadelphia; Ha...
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4390 -
Fire Related Ephemera (Tickets, Business Cards, Advertising) [200902]
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Lot of 25. Includes: nine 2.5 x 3.5" cards with fire diecuts adhered (a few with diecuts on both sides); four printers sample invitations/trade...
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4391 -
Fire-Related Woodcut Prints from Early Journals (7) [200900]
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Lot of 7. All approx. 11 x 15" 1) A Fire at a New York Dock, Harper's Weekly, Nov. 11, 1882. 2) The Fireboat "New Yorker", Harper...
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4392 -
Wide Awake Weekly Magazines (10), Fireman Pulp Magazine [200901]
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Lot of 10 different issues, 1905-07. This was a weekly pulp style magazine by Robert Lennix about the adventures of a boy fireman. Ten issues: No. 44,
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4393 -
Advertising Calendar Posters [202512]
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Lot of 2. 1. Los Angeles Ladder Co. "Bringing In the Treasure" "Everything Ladderlike", 1932 12 month calendar poster. Female ...
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4394 -
Calendars & Calendar Illustration Proofs (1940-50s) [202124]
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Calendar illustrations, & printing proofs from 1940-1950s, approximately 70. These sample calendars and pictures include pictures of young women...
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4395 -
Autograph Book of Ellen Cooper [202973]
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Autograph Book of Ellen Cooper, hardbound, 95 pages not all are used, gilded edges. Presented on Christmas 1874 by L.E. Christianson. Collection of sm
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4396 -
Extra Rare Helen Keller Autographed Portrait [203827]
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Helen Keller portrait, autographed: "With all good wishes / Hellen Keller / September 26th, 1955". The "K" in Keller is subtle a...
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4397 -
Antique Checks from the U.S. (74) [204643]
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A group of 74 checks from various banks throughout the United States (and one from England), dating from the 1860s to the 1930s. Checks come from a va
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