"Marvels of the West" 2024 January Auction

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Welcome to Holabird's 4 Day Auction
Thursday and Friday will be Timed Auctions.
Saturday and Sunday will be Live.

DAY 1:
Art (1000-1028)7
Native Americana (1028-1036)7
General Collectibles (1037-1103)8
Bottles (1104-1179)9
Tobacciana & General Store (1180-1190)10
Furnishings & 3D Items (1191-1197)10
Tools & Firearms (1198-1208)10
Military (1209-1217)11
Various Categories - Political, Music, Maps, Books, Sports, etc (1218-1375)11
Ephemera (1376-1449)14

DAY 2:
Numismatics (2000-2055)15
Mining (2056-2122)16
Stocks & Bonds (2123-2486)17
Transportation & RR (2487-2526)24
Philatelic (2527-2560)25

DAY 3:
Native Americana (3000-3097)26
Books (3098-3140)39
Maps (3140-3151)43
Photography (3152-3205)43
Ephemera (3206-3301)47
Bottles (3302-3569)54
General Collectibles (3570-3608)74
Art (3609-3643)77
Collectibles & Jewelry (3644-3657)81
Misc., Badges, Cowboy (3658-3673)81
Firearms & Military (3674-3716)82

DAY 4:
Minerals (4000-4027)88
Mining (4028-4084)92
Numismatic (4085-4140)97
Tokens (4141-4160)101
Philatelic & Postal History (4161-4183)103
Stocks & Bonds (4187-4445)105
Transportation, Including
Railroadiana (4446-4601)124
Sports & Toys (4602-4616)134

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Turner Brass Works Blow Torch 1910  [139335]1202 - Turner Brass Works Blow Torch 1910 [139335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This piece of history makes for a great conversation piece Antique/Vintage (c1910) Brass blow torch light makes a great accent lamp. It measures 7 x
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mystery Metal Objects  [156121]1203 - Mystery Metal Objects [156121]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We are not quite sure about the use of these items. 10x19x8" bucket, oil filter wrench, and assorted other metal parts.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Picatinny Rail and Handguard  [162535]1204 - Picatinny Rail and Handguard [162535]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a picatinny rail for mounting optic sights or flashlights on a rifle or pistol. Original fit is unknown. Like new condition in black. Please s
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
 
 
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Small Carbine Scabbard 1900s  [176084]1205 - Small Carbine Scabbard 1900s [176084]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rifle scabbard in a more compact design. It measures 11"x 5" and is open ended to allow for stock and barrel to pass through. The leather...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to K*********s for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Colt American Legend a book by R.L. Wilson   [154153]1206 - Colt American Legend a book by R.L. Wilson [154153]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This book provides the complete history of the Colt revolver from 1836 to 1985. The photography is pure L.R. Wilson; top-shelf. The most understated c
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Estimate : 15.00 - 20.00
Sold to T*******r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Double Gun Journal (3 Issues) 2001,2008  [162528]1207 - Double Gun Journal (3 Issues) 2001,2008 [162528]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three issues of the Double Gun Journal; volume twelve issues 4, and 8 (2001), and volume fourteen issue 8 (2008). After 33 years of publishing this ma
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
 
 
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French Naval Cutlass model 1833  [152605]1208 - French Naval Cutlass model 1833 [152605]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a French proof marked cutlass (a crown over the F) on the left side ricasso, at 31 in. overall length, no scabbard, model 1833. The full cover
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 0.00BP) = 325.00
 
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Battle of Westport Metal Detector Finds  [157559]1209 - Battle of Westport Metal Detector Finds [157559]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two buttons, about 30 musket balls, rusty tin, and a flying eagle metal badge 3 inches long and 2 inches wide. The Battle of Westport, sometimes refe
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to x********w.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Custer Exhibit Brochure, E L Reedstrom Collector  [167967]1210 - Custer Exhibit Brochure, E L Reedstrom Collector [167967]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Custer Exhibit, Private Collection of E L Reedstrom 4pp brochure. Reedstrom was a major Custer collector.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to x********w.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Framed Military Map  [151167]1211 - Framed Military Map [151167]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed reprint of a Military Map of parts of Kansas, Nebraska & Dakota by Lt.. G. K. Warren from the Explorations made by him in 1855-1857. Repr...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to x********w.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Lackland Air Force Base 1948 Portrait  [168661]1212 - Lackland Air Force Base 1948 Portrait [168661]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Autographed portrait of basic flight training crew of Flight 2857 Squadron BP-2 at Lackland Air Force Base headquarters, indoctrination division, San
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******m for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Border Service Medal 1916  [174783]1213 - Mexican Border Service Medal 1916 [174783]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze medal on a leather fob. Obv.: Mexican Border Service / (battlefield) / 1916; rev.: Raid / Columbus N.M. M.C.H. 9th / Glenn Springs, Tex. May 6t
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 0.00BP) = 55.00
 
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Sam Chamberlain's Mexican War by Goetzmann  [162532]1214 - Sam Chamberlain's Mexican War by Goetzmann [162532]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sam Chamberlain's Mexican War by William Goetzmann. This is a book about the Dragoon soldier Sam Chamberlain written in his own account with man...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to K******1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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US Naval Seaman Blue Uniform Top  [147405]1215 - US Naval Seaman Blue Uniform Top [147405]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly c. 1960's. Naval Clothing Factory.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to f********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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WW2 Poster: A Careless word...A Needless Sinking  [139737]1216 - WW2 Poster: A Careless word...A Needless Sinking [139737]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This poster is paper on heavy canvas "A careless word... A needless Sinking" refers to the sinking of merchant marine vessels in 1942. Viv...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 0.00BP) = 75.00
 
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World War Two Medals  [174786]1217 - World War Two Medals [174786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two medals: 1) Asiatic Pacific Campaign // United States of America / 1941-1945; bronze, 32 mm; on brightly colored ribbon, in original box. 2)
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Engine!-Engine! Reprint Book 1939  [174243]1218 - Engine!-Engine! Reprint Book 1939 [174243]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1939 reprint of Engine!-Engine! 63pp with some color illustrations.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to C*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Fire Fighters Chromolithograph   [122319]1219 - Fire Fighters Chromolithograph [122319]
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Antique Frame. A colorful chromolithograph titled "3519 Fire Fighters" held behind glass in a painted gold antique frame. The chromolithog...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Fire Protection Publications  [148451]1220 - Fire Protection Publications [148451]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of five fire protection publications. A) Agents' and Inspectors' Pocket-Book of Fire Protection, Second Edition, by George Velten See...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Rotary Int'l  Photos WWII Havana Cuba & USA 1942  [150330]1221 - Rotary Int'l Photos WWII Havana Cuba & USA 1942 [150330]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scrap Book Tom J. Davis and Spouse April 1942 Photos and Newspaper Clippings Rotary Int'l. Cuba 1942 Cuba
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Ladies of the Maccabees Laws 1914  [171619]1222 - Ladies of the Maccabees Laws 1914 [171619]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Ladies of the Maccabees revised laws softcover book. The fraternal organization was founded in 1886. The book is in nice condition. Please see photo
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to W********y.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Masons Rules & By-Laws Booklet, 1867  [174960]1223 - Masons Rules & By-Laws Booklet, 1867 [174960]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early 1867 Virginia City, M T Rules and By-Laws booklet with Virginia City imprint on bottom of front cover. 12pp. Several creases, please inspect.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f********n for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Montana Fraternity Articles of Incorporation, 3  [164904]1224 - Montana Fraternity Articles of Incorporation, 3 [164904]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Montana fraternity articles of incorporation and resolution report. 1916 Sigma Chi, 1921 Sigma Nu, 1919 Sigma Phi Epsilon. Montana Montana
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to f********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Amerika Esperantisto, 3 Vols, 1907  [174344]1225 - Amerika Esperantisto, 3 Vols, 1907 [174344]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 1907 volumes of Amerika Esperantisto. Vertical creases. "Amerika Esperantisto (American Esperantist) was a North American Esperanto-language ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to c******m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Democracy in Ireland Since 1913 by Skeffington  [166136]1226 - Democracy in Ireland Since 1913 by Skeffington [166136]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Democracy in Ireland Since 1913 booklet by Skeffington. 110pp. Ireland Ireland
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c******m for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Tocsin 1894 Newspaper  [63114]1227 - Tocsin 1894 Newspaper [63114]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare newspaper discussing Los Angeles politics. Note paper condition issues. On Mat Board (not adhered) with plastic covers. California Los Angele
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Photos of Republican Idaho Politician  [91062]1228 - Photos of Republican Idaho Politician [91062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo of James Henry Brady, an Idaho Republican who served as the state's 8th governor from 1909 to 1911. He was a US Senator for nearly five ye...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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R.Kennedy Shooting, OR Journals (4) 1968  [89849]1229 - R.Kennedy Shooting, OR Journals (4) 1968 [89849]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Oregon Journals covering Robert Kennedy shooting. June 5,6,7,8 1968. Complete editions Oregon
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 10.00 - 35.00
 
 
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JFK Assassination & Political Grp (5) 1963  [169354]1230 - JFK Assassination & Political Grp (5) 1963 [169354]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
November 29, 1963 to December 1, 1963 John F. Kennedy Assasination & Political Archive. Here is a great part of our history. It is a small archi...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to J*******C for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Washington Books (7)  [150669]1231 - Washington Books (7) [150669]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Record 1956-66, 1967-70, Columbia River Power for the People-dams, wartime production and river photos. The Dam by Morgan-great construction photo
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Alfred E. Smith Books (2)  [150363]1232 - Alfred E. Smith Books (2) [150363]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Progressive Democracy, speeches and state papers by Moskowitz, 392pp with index. Up to Now, an Autobiography, 434pp with index. Smith was an American
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
 
 
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LBJ Campaign Buttons (15) 1964  [168701]1233 - LBJ Campaign Buttons (15) 1964 [168701]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifteen political pin back buttons: Issued by the Democratic National Committee, and made by Dimensional Research of Burlingame, California, these red
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 0.00BP) = 10.00
 
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Presidential Ephemera c.1972  [168897]1234 - Presidential Ephemera c.1972 [168897]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Child's size "Archie Bunker for President"; Pamphlet of "Stand up For America/Let the People Speak for the Wallace Campaign of 19...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to J*******C for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Reagan/Bush Enlarged Photos  [169543]1235 - Reagan/Bush Enlarged Photos [169543]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot includes a large photograph 11 in. X 14 in. of President Ronald Reagan giving an outdoor speech. This same photo was used for his Christmas c
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f********n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Challenger Enlarged Photo Posters (2)  [154980]1236 - Challenger Enlarged Photo Posters (2) [154980]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two enlarged photo posters of the Space Shuttle Challenger. These posters are undated, so it is not clear which Challenger flights these photos are fr
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Fred Hills Portrait; c. 1900s  [146231]1237 - Fred Hills Portrait; c. 1900s [146231]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photograph portrait of a man named Fred Hills. It could be that this is Fred Hills, a book publisher from Colorado Springs, or maybe his son. It is po
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California Big Trees Photo Gravure  [164819]1238 - California Big Trees Photo Gravure [164819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo Gravure, Among the Big Trees of California, from drawing by Henry Ihlefeld. 15. 5x11.75". Condition issues-see high resolution images onl...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Amer. Assoc. of Petroleum Geologists Photos Plus 1932  [162277]1239 - Amer. Assoc. of Petroleum Geologists Photos Plus 1932 [162277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1932 Petroleum World article about 2 day program in Los Angeles, and 2 8x10" group photos. Look at those short baggy pants! Los Angeles Cal...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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San Francisco Early Portraits, 4  [174407]1240 - San Francisco Early Portraits, 4 [174407]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 early portraits by San Francisco photographers. Lady c. 1855 3.75x2.5". Capt. Hamblin trio by Silas Selleck 3.75x2.25". 1855 man by Mars...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Nellie Williams Family Photos (24) c.1900  [175676]1241 - Nellie Williams Family Photos (24) c.1900 [175676]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24 photos of the family of Nellie Williams, also known as "Indian Nellie" of Strawberry Valley, California. Nellie was the mother o...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****6 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Colorado Cowboy Photographs (3) c.1890s   [169345]1242 - Colorado Cowboy Photographs (3) c.1890s [169345]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. All are from the same event. Each is 4.75 x 6.75" on 7 x 9" mount. 1) Cowboy with quirt on bucking horse. Written in ink on the ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 0.00BP) = 35.00
 
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Hawaii Stereoviews (2) 1904  [119366]1243 - Hawaii Stereoviews (2) 1904 [119366]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two beautiful images on stereo view of Hawaii. Included are images of Mauna Loa Creek and The Royal School in Honolulu. Both are taken by The Keystone
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 0.00BP) = 10.00
 
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Two Man Hand Pump RR Car Photo  [174566]1244 - Two Man Hand Pump RR Car Photo [174566]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo of a 2 man hand pump railroad car taken near Chadron, NE as per verso note. 4x6". Nebraska
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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UNR & Reno B & W Repro Photos (5) c.1890-1900  [138165]1245 - UNR & Reno B & W Repro Photos (5) c.1890-1900 [138165]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five 8 x 10 B&W Photographs of Reno, Nevada. Three form a panorama on the University of Nevada Reno campus and adjoining residential community f...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Photo  Portrait from 1860  [154842]1246 - Photo Portrait from 1860 [154842]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An oval framed portrait taken by Rufus P. Anson, whose studio was located at 589 Broadway, across for the Metropolitan Hotel in New York City. The pho
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Wilcox  Reunion Panorama Photo c.1936  [165238]1247 - Wilcox Reunion Panorama Photo c.1936 [165238]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Moab, UT c. 1936 Wilcox family reunion panorama photo in wood frame. Photo 4.5x18". Frame 7.75x21.5". A few vertical creases and wear, w...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Huge Cypress Swamp Color Panorama  [106383]1248 - Huge Cypress Swamp Color Panorama [106383]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a color laminated panorama of Cypress Swamp, Delray Beach, Florida. Shot by Peter Lorber in February 1995 by a rotational camera, 35mm round s
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Dick Barbar Nevada Photographs (2)  [148472]1249 - Dick Barbar Nevada Photographs (2) [148472]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two photographs taken by Dick Barbar. The first is a photograph of two stalagmites called "The King and Queen of Leviathan Cave." The Levi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G*******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Minoan Art and Archaeology with 10 Photos  [52816]1250 - Minoan Art and Archaeology with 10 Photos [52816]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 pages from Art and Archaeology possibly May-June 1934, A Minoan Gold Treasure. 10.75" x 7.75". 10 black and white photos of Minoan art o...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to R********v.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Photography Books (5)  [159058]1251 - Photography Books (5) [159058]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five books about photography and visual effects. Titles include Mathew Brady: Historian With a Camera by James D. Horan. Cinefex: The Journal o
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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