"March Madness" 2024 March Auction

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ATTENTION ALL BIDDERS!!!
DUE TO THE LIKELYHOOD OF A WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN NEVADA ON OUR ORIGINAL AUCTION DATES OF MARCH 2ND AND 3RD, AUCTION WILL BE MOVED TO THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND, MARCH 9TH AND 10TH.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!!!


Welcome to Holabird’s March Timed Auction taking place on March 9th & 10th.
We are thrilled to present to you a captivating array of treasures spanning a multitude of categories, promising something special for every collector! With over two thousand lots carefully curated for your consideration, we invite you to join us for this fun sale!


Art (1000-1106)
General Foreign (1107-1126)
Spoons & Flatware (1163-1169)
Glassware & Bottles (1170-1208)
Saloon & Tobacciana (1209-1219)
General Collectibles (1217-1242)
Tools (1243-1249)
Native Americana (1250-1275)
Cowboy (1276-1284)
Firearms-Weapons (1285-1294)
Military (1295-1306)
Political (1307-1313)
Fraternal Organizations (1314-1320)
Firefighting Memorabilia (1321-1323)
Ephemera (Geographically Sorted) (1324-1382)
Musical & Entertainment (1383-1396)
Sports (1397-1409)
Photography (1410-1432)
World's Fair / Expositions (1433-1434)
Maps, Antique (1435-1443)
Toys (1444-1457)
Books (1458-1483)
Numismatics (1484-1537)
Tokens & Medals (1538-1595)
Ingots (1597-1599)
Minerals (1600-1622)
Mining (1623-1664)
Mining Stocks (1665-1776)
Philatelic - Postcards (2000-2061)
Covers (2062-2068)
Stamps (2069-2077)
Wells Fargo & Express (2078-2094)
Transportation - Auto, Railroad & More (2095-2160)
Stocks & Bonds - Railroad (2161-2200)
Stocks & Bonds - Marine & Steamship (2201-2213)
Stocks & Bonds - Various Categories Incl; Banking, Agriculture & More (2214-2786)
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U.S. Army Air Corp Photos 1930s (11) [176967]1302 - U.S. Army Air Corp Photos 1930s (11) [176967]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
U.S. Army Air Corp Vintage 1930's photographs (11), shows aircraft trainers in flight (4) and landing fields with facilities (7) - Fields identi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m***p for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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WWII Ration Tokens [176419]1303 - WWII Ration Tokens [176419]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two mileage ration identification folders from World War Two Montana. Issued by the War Price and Rationing Board, these coupons were exchanged for ga
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******g for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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WW 2 War Bonds  Posters [177728]1304 - WW 2 War Bonds Posters [177728]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 nice WW war bond posters with vivid colors. 1942 USGO 10%, 1944 General Vandegrift, Timken Roller Bearing. Both about 14x10". MacKe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6******n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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WWII Photos (11) [177955]1305 - WWII Photos (11) [177955]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
WWII black & white photos of various sizes that depict the war in the Pacific during off duty times, including baseball and other relaxing pursu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to R********v.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Hitler Proclamation Text, 1939 [178385]1306 - Hitler Proclamation Text, 1939 [178385]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hitler speech text in publication entitled Fact in Review, published by a New York entity in 1939. Also passes to meetings of a Christian nature, as
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 7*******r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Missouri Governor Inauguration Invite  1965 [157341]1307 - Missouri Governor Inauguration Invite 1965 [157341]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Missouri Governor Warren Hearne Inaugural Ball Invitation. United We Stand / Divided we fall vignette in gold. Addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Murdock. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Nevada Governor  Inauguration Invite  1979 [157339]1308 - Nevada Governor Inauguration Invite 1979 [157339]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nevada Governor Robert List Inaugural Ball Invitation, 1979. Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stewart, State Capitol, Carson City. Envelope and in
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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U.S. Treasury Dept. Stereoview [178352]1309 - U.S. Treasury Dept. Stereoview [178352]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Treasury Dept. building stereoview by CW Woodward, Rochester, NY. Washington, D.C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to t*******d for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Political Buttons (17) [176408]1310 - Political Buttons (17) [176408]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 vintage political buttons. Al Smith for President (6); General Douglas MacArthur (2); Hughes; Hoover (8).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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U.S. Dept. Of Agriculture Correspondence c1913 (10+) [177653]1311 - U.S. Dept. Of Agriculture Correspondence c1913 (10+) [177653]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 10 covers and 13 U S D A letters, c. 1912-14 about land and tracts. MacKenzie Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******g for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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U.S. Political Books w/Autographs (4) [169326]1312 - U.S. Political Books w/Autographs (4) [169326]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Memo to the President Elect by Albright, Iraq and Back by Olson, What Women Really Want by Lake, P.S. by Simon.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****e for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Visitor Passes for 74th Congress (2) [159596]1313 - Visitor Passes for 74th Congress (2) [159596]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) House of Representatives Member's Pass for admission to the visitor's gallery for the 74th Congress. Signed by John D. Dingell (D) from M...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Pasadena Jaycees Metal Sign [178331]1314 - Pasadena Jaycees Metal Sign [178331]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal Pasadena Jaycees Only sign. 21x30". A few mounting holes and partial bottom hinge. Some metal bends, will likely straighten out a bit. P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t*******d for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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I.O.R.M. Representative Badge 1909 [176227]1315 - I.O.R.M. Representative Badge 1909 [176227]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pin badge from the 26 Great Council I. O. R. M. Cripple Creek Colo. Aug.-11 '09. 3 inches long, 2 inches wide. Founded in 1834, the Improved O...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to B*****1 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Georgetown Fraternal Business Card  [126989]1316 - Georgetown Fraternal Business Card [126989]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Business card belonging to James T. Garrett, identifying him as a member of the Masonic Lodge in Colorado. Please see photos for more detail and cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to j******U for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Masonic Membership Cards (23) [177775]1317 - Masonic Membership Cards (23) [177775]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dated from 1945, up to the late 1960s, these member cards were issued to W. Clark Richards as a member of The Ancient Free & Accepted Masons o...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Free Mason Ephemera [177719]1318 - Free Mason Ephemera [177719]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1910 32nd degree certificate, 2 cards, small photo, degraded wallet from the mason.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Good Templars of Canada Proceedings, 1869 [177732]1319 - Good Templars of Canada Proceedings, 1869 [177732]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1869 Good Templars of Canada Ottawa proceedings. 96pp. Front cover has inside tape repair to upper corner and pen writing on front. MacKenzie
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to l******8 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Society of Skull and Keys Annual Running Program, 1912 [177905]1320 - Society of Skull and Keys Annual Running Program, 1912 [177905]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4pp red 1912 Annual Running, Society of Skull and Keys program with comical song titles and characters. 8x4.75".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to l******8 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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NY Fire Safety Certificate, 1948 [177672]1321 - NY Fire Safety Certificate, 1948 [177672]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New York state 1948 certificate of membership in Fire Advisory Board of the state division of fire. Signed by governor Thomas E Dewey. New York
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to t*******d for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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New England Fire Chiefs Books (7)  1939-66 [150600]1322 - New England Fire Chiefs Books (7) 1939-66 [150600]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 red volumes from annual New England Association of Fire Chiefs Conferences. 1939, 1956, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966. MacKenzie Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********v.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Smokey the Bear Ephemera Group [177674]1323 - Smokey the Bear Ephemera Group [177674]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assorted Smokey the bear ephemera, mostly sheet music, paper reverse side rulers/bookmarks. MacKenzie Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6******n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Bisbee Check 1902 [178249]1324 - Bisbee Check 1902 [178249]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A check written on the Phoenix National Bank in 1902 and signed by a Frank Baum Jr. A quick study shows that this is not the son of Wizard of Oz autho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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A Brizard Advertising Calendar, 1929 [177906]1325 - A Brizard Advertising Calendar, 1929 [177906]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Brizard Inc, "Nearly Everything to Wear, to Use and to Eat" 1929 calendar, 15.5x10.5". Arcata California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 800.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Contra Costa County Grab Bag (About 30) [176911]1326 - Contra Costa County Grab Bag (About 30) [176911]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A grab bag of about thirty of so pieces of ephemera from Contra Costa Oil Company (12), a Bank of Italy check, Bank of Antioch checks and more. The Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*********5 for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Western Hotel Business Card in Frame [177631]1327 - Western Hotel Business Card in Frame [177631]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly original, or not, The Western Hotel in Gibsonville business card. Frame 9x11". Jann Garvis Estate. Gibsonville California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****6 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Humboldt Ephemera, 4 [176899]1328 - Humboldt Ephemera, 4 [176899]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Bank of Arcata checks, 1922-25. 1854 legal document related to Moderna Mill Company, location unspecified. Could be Humboldt Bay, preceding Eureka w
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Marysville Checks (2) c1880s [178246]1329 - Marysville Checks (2) c1880s [178246]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bank of Rideout & Smith check dated 1885 for $776.55 to the Union Lumber Co. of Marysville, Ca. Also a check issued to T.P. Crandall by Wheatlan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6******n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Alfred Dixon, Merchant, Business Card, c. 1880 [178072]1330 - Alfred Dixon, Merchant, Business Card, c. 1880 [178072]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1880 Alfred Dixon, General Merchandise business card. Gold dust bought. He need it, he's got it! 2.75x4.5", some border bleaching. Mich...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to M*********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Colorado Chautauqua July 4th Broadside [177909]1331 - Colorado Chautauqua July 4th Broadside [177909]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boulder July 4th Chautauqua broadside, 25x7.5". Small stain and red ink run. Please inspect. Boulder Colorado Bracken Estate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********r.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Oroville Checks and Ephemera [176898]1332 - Oroville Checks and Ephemera [176898]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Oroville checks, 1899-1901, 5 have imprinted RNX stamps. Billheads 1870's-1890's. See photo. Oroville Colorado
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to t*******d for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Land Deed from 1800s [177954]1333 - Land Deed from 1800s [177954]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A land deed in Stratford, Connecticut between Joseph Stephenson, Joseph Booker to Eben Booth. The amount of $93.97 is due eight years later. Interesti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Gerolamy Bros. Photo Receipt, 1890 [177665]1334 - Gerolamy Bros. Photo Receipt, 1890 [177665]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Louis A Gerolamy was a photographer between 1883 and 1909. Here is a 1890 receipt from Gerolamy Bros. in Chicago. Several vertical creases. Chicago
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Munich Studio Stained Glass Letterhead, 1933 [177666]1335 - Munich Studio Stained Glass Letterhead, 1933 [177666]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1933 letterhead from The Munich Studio Stained Glass. They were a major force in Chicago from 1903 to 1932 and were founded by German stained glass ar
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Butte Billheads (22) [178370]1336 - Butte Billheads (22) [178370]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 22 billheads & receipts from Butte, Montana. Please see photos for more details. Butte Montana MacKenzie Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*******3 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Ennis  Montana Ephemera Collection [177734]1337 - Ennis Montana Ephemera Collection [177734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 30 pieces of Ennis, MT ephemera c. 1887-1904. Billheads, letterheads, correspondences etc. A few with condition issues. Ennis Montana Mac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*******3 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Glasgow Billheads (13) [178369]1338 - Glasgow Billheads (13) [178369]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Billheads and receipts from Glasgow Montana, including R.W. Smallen, blacksmith, City Livery Stable, North Montana Review and more. Please see photos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to S*******3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Helena Checks w/Printed RN Stamps (9) [178265]1339 - Helena Checks w/Printed RN Stamps (9) [178265]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Checks (9) from the First National Bank, The First National Bank of Helena and Henry Elling, Banker. All have embossed revenue stamps. Please see phot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*********m for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Covers to Virginia City Merchant S R Buford, 1894-1900 [177854]1340 - Covers to Virginia City Merchant S R Buford, 1894-1900 [177854]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 c. 1894-1900 covers and contents to Virginia City merchant S R Buford from Utah, Chicago, Minnesota and Nebraska. Virginia City Montana
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w*****o for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Virginia City, MT Billheads & Receipts (15) [178368]1341 - Virginia City, MT Billheads & Receipts (15) [178368]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Billheads and receipts from Montana, including Buford Mercantile of Virginia City, Southern Montana Bank and doctor receipts. Nice lot in nice conditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R********v.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Montana Billheads & Receipts (12) [178371]1342 - Montana Billheads & Receipts (12) [178371]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About a dozen billheads White Sulphur Springs Montana. Please see photos for more details. White Sulphur Springs Montana MacKenzie Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*******3 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Ephemera Group From the !800s (10) [177957]1343 - Ephemera Group From the !800s (10) [177957]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting ephemera group, includes mortgage documents and a certificate from a fraternal organization. All in nice condition. Please see photos for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to m***p for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Vintage Checks w/Printed Revenue Stamps (9) [178266]1344 - Vintage Checks w/Printed Revenue Stamps (9) [178266]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Checks (9) from the First National Bank, The First National Bank of Helena and Henry Elling, Banker. All have embossed revenue stamps. Please see phot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Montana Advertising Booklets and a Wallet [177710]1345 - Montana Advertising Booklets and a Wallet [177710]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 about 5x3" Montana advertising booklets-Missoula Mercantile and State Bank of Dillon. Leather folding wallet State Bank of Flaxville, 8.5x6.7...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*******3 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Candelaria Photo and Ephemera [178098]1346 - Candelaria Photo and Ephemera [178098]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8x10" Nevada Hotel photo. 1884 Holmes Mining billhead and voucher, 1902 McLean & McSweeney waybill. Candelaria Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to M*********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Cherry Creek Ephemera (13) [130109]1347 - Cherry Creek Ephemera (13) [130109]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 13 Billheads, receipts, freight weigh bills, photo of the Star Mill (9 x 7 inches). 1894-1902. Cherry Creek Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to M*********n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Wheat  and Barley Letter, 1865 [178097]1348 - Wheat and Barley Letter, 1865 [178097]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1865 page 1 only of more pages letter about a wheat and barley harvest. Green Valley/Austin Nevada
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ione City Tax Receipt, Very Rare, 1866 [178070]1349 - Ione City Tax Receipt, Very Rare, 1866 [178070]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare 1866 Ione City tax receipt. Located in Nye county. Ione City Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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McGill Enlarged Historical Photo Repros [178347]1350 - McGill Enlarged Historical Photo Repros [178347]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1913-1940s Interesting lot of approx 6 blow-up repro pics of people & places in McGill, NV. Pic of 1913 McGill Mill Baseball Team (last names...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Nevada Checks 1865-1917 (15) RARE! [143710]1351 - Nevada Checks 1865-1917 (15) RARE! [143710]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Famous Red Top check with an underprint Red Top from Jumbo. 2) 1897 Montgomery Wells Fargo Check, 1873. 3) McLaughlin & Ryland Austin Check. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to M*********n for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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