Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Seven Postcards of an Old Prairie-schooner and Stagecoach1150Seven Postcards of an Old Prairie-schooner and Stagecoach
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Several different views of same image at Sutters Fort, Sacramento. One is blue toned. Three are same view, in color. One is postmarked 1908. Another s
Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to i*********1 for 36.90
Mt. Shasta Stagecoach Postcards1151Mt. Shasta Stagecoach Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One older RPC shows a stagecoach, written on it: Whitechurch Driver main St. Shasta Cal. Another card is stamped Weaverville Stage at Redding, Cal. Ha
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for 61.50
Two Sierra City B/W Stagecoach Postcards1152Two Sierra City B/W Stagecoach Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Wells Fargo Bldg. 2) Old Webber Lake Stage Wagon. (Prag Collection) City: Sierra City State: California Date: HWAC#: : 30724
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Six Volcano and Tuolumne County Stage Postcards1153Six Volcano and Tuolumne County Stage Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two RPC's, different views of "A 5 Horse Stage Early Day Tuolumne, Co. Two are duplicates of building in volcano, Cal. with note "Bui...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T******1 for 36.00
Five Wagon RPCs of Wawona "Big Tree", Yosemite1154Five Wagon RPCs of Wawona "Big Tree", Yosemite
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One card, printed to the edge is a view of an open wagon is postmarked 1909. Another card shows the back of a wagon just past the opening, postmarked
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Yosemite and Big Trees Stagecoach Postcards1155Yosemite and Big Trees Stagecoach Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two hand-colored cards of Yosemite: Arch Rock and Down Grade. Six cards of stagecoach going through the famous Wawona Tunnel Tree. Two are brown toned
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for 67.65
Two Stagecoach Postcards and an Overland Stage Cover1156Two Stagecoach Postcards and an Overland Stage Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cover has a hand-colored return address image of the Overland Stage via Los Angeles. C.1859-62. One b/w postcard depicts the California Stage Company
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********n for 36.90
Five California Stagecoach Postcards1157Five California Stagecoach Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 1 RPC from the BT Studio, Santa Barbara, Calif. Two cards from the Lyon Pony Express Museum in Arcadia, California. Note reads: "Old ...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Seven California Stage Postcards1158Seven California Stage Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two of the cards are b/w and depict the Overland Mail Stage at Dyerville, one postmarked 1911. Three cards are brown toned. Two duplicates show stagec
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8******a for 108.00
Eight Stagecoach Postcards from the Mother Lode1159Eight Stagecoach Postcards from the Mother Lode
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six cards are b/w (three toned, one is a duplicate). 1) The Old Stage Coach, Colfax, Cal. Fitzpatrick photo. Inset note reads: in service about 1850 b
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to G*****N for 123.00
Hank Monk Stagecoach Postcards1160Hank Monk Stagecoach Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six cards (3 duplicates) includes 1 RPC: "The Old Stage Coach at Placerville, El Dorado Co., Calif'." Also 3 cards with a photo of Ha...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for 36.90
Three Idaho Stage Postcards1161Three Idaho Stage Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Included is a b/w card on ivory paper with a note: "Hello Grace, this is the way we travel in Idaho. Say I am just having a glorious time. Kate...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for 24.60
Fabulous Stagecoach Correspondence Collection1162Fabulous Stagecoach Correspondence Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 38. Includes 1) wonderful H.F. Galen's Express cover with a S. F. Buford & Company billhead. Buford was a representative for Galen. ...
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 10,000.00
Eleven Wells Fargo & Co. RPC's, Virginia City1163Eleven Wells Fargo & Co. RPC's, Virginia City
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three cards depict the ruins of the Wells Fargo building in Virginia City in 1945. Two cards depict the ruins of early day transportation in Virginia
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to G*****N for 110.70
Four Nevada Stage Postcards and a Ticket: Eureka to Ely1164Four Nevada Stage Postcards and a Ticket: Eureka to Ely
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stamped ticket is dated June 23, 1906. Postcards include: a duo-toned card (copyrighted A. Allen Photo Co.), "Stage Crossing the Desert to Gold...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********n for 135.30
Oregon Stage Company Checks1165Oregon Stage Company Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) Two road agent receipts from the Oregon Stage Company, 1867. Two different datelines: Rock Point and Feusters (?) Station. One has an
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***1 for 67.65
Eight Deadwood and Wyoming Stagecoach Postcards1166Eight Deadwood and Wyoming Stagecoach Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six cards are from Deadwood, including: an early b/w card with a note "Old time stage--Spearfish to Deadwood daily" and another b/w card, ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for 67.65
Handwritten Pass for the Lake Superior Stage Company1167Handwritten Pass for the Lake Superior Stage Company
Holabird Western Americana Collections
You don't see this every day. Mark English started this stage line between Green Bay and Escanaba, Michigan. Went through Oconoto, Marinette, an...
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****l for 79.95
Stagecoach Ticket Collection1168Stagecoach Ticket Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stagecoach tickets from the North Brookfield Stage Co. connecting Worcester and N. Brookfield. Includes 5 different types of stage tickets, 17 orange
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for 123.00
Various Stagecoach Postcards1169Various Stagecoach Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine includes: Coulterville in Yosemite, the Argonaut covered wagon, Old Adobe Ranch near Julian, coach on a great big tree, painting of a stag
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*****l for 55.35
Butte County Deputy Sheriff Badge: Number 1421170Butte County Deputy Sheriff Badge: Number 142
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Golden California Seal in middle of silver colored badge. Manufactured by George F. Cake Company of Berkeley. Cake was a very prominent supplier of su
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****8 for 116.85
Choice Oddfellows officer gold pendant1171Choice Oddfellows officer gold pendant
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The all watching eye dominates this pendant. Inscribed on back: "John Moltex, Chico Lodge #112, April 11, 1876, Chico Encampment, No. 32, Dece...
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Gold-platted Brass Deputy Sheriff, Los Angeles County Badge1172Gold-platted Brass Deputy Sheriff, Los Angeles County Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver triangle on bottom of badge says "324." City: Los Angeles State: California Date: HWAC#: : 31972
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to r***f for 240.00
Large USC Public Safety Badge1173Large USC Public Safety Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.5" tall! "1949 - 1999, CSO-1, 111, Pubic Safety, USC." Done in red, gold, and silver. "LRC" stamped on the back. Manufa...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for 307.50
Gold Sheriff's Security Officer Badge1174Gold Sheriff's Security Officer Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Badge #009. Gold plate. Minor wear. California state seal at center. 2.25 x 3.5" City: Sacramento State: California Date: HWAC#: : 33205
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Native Sons of the Golden West Gold Badge, Thomas W. McAuliffe1175Native Sons of the Golden West Gold Badge, Thomas W. McAuliffe
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The coolest thing about this piece is the "NSGW" is cut-out. If you turn it over, "Jim Vail" appears! Beautiful and striking 14k...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to c********e for 615.00
NSGW Commemorative Gold Medal1176NSGW Commemorative Gold Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Honorary gold medal given to C.H. Connell, by the New Sons of the Golden West. Connell was an assistant clerk for the California Senate. The main pl
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to c********e for 1,537.50
NSGW Commemorative Gold Medal1177NSGW Commemorative Gold Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Honorary gold medal given to Eugene C.L. DuPratt Jr. by the New Sons of the Golden West on January 9, 1905. The main plaque hangs from the traditiona
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to c********e for 1,045.50
Three Sacramento Badges: Silver and Brass1178Three Sacramento Badges: Silver and Brass
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Deputy sheriff, chief badge. Sterling silver and brass. Ed Jones & Company Oakland, California. 2) Bright silver metal with brass. Chief, Dep...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to D*****2 for 360.00
Two California Badges (Sheriff and Search & Rescue)1179Two California Badges (Sheriff and Search & Rescue)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One gold color (possibly gold plated): Sheriff. Manufactured by Irvine & Jachens of San Francisco. One silver color: Scratched on back is "...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Circus Circus Casino Security Badge1180Circus Circus Casino Security Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Badge Number 212. Brass. Ringmaster with whip in the center circle. Manufactured by the Sun Badge Company of Los Angeles County. City: State: Nevada
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 2*****s for 196.80
Four Law Enforcement Badges1181Four Law Enforcement Badges
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) California Sheriff Security Officer. Entenmann-Rovin Co., 1962.2) Dade County, Florida deputy sheriff, 3) Deputy Constable. 4) Security Enforcement
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c******k for 120.00
Apollo 11 Buttons and Pictures Lot1182Apollo 11 Buttons and Pictures Lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of around 75 buttons, ribbons, and photographs of Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin from the Apollo 11 mission. City: St
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c******k for 90.00
Classic Historical Buttons1183Classic Historical Buttons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of historical buttons featuring 6 "Gene Autry & Champion" buttons as well as 4 "Little Beaver" buttons. City: Stat...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******k for 36.00
1937-38 Food Drive Buttons Archive11841937-38 Food Drive Buttons Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 200 buttons from the 1937-38 My Dollar Is Paid Food Drive. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32549
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to v******u for 156.00
UAW and Other Union Pins and Buttons1185UAW and Other Union Pins and Buttons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of probably around 100 pins, key chains, and buttons that represent unions. For the most part, these are pins relating to the United Aut
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Miscellaneous Button Collection1186Miscellaneous Button Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two bags miscellaneous political and non-political buttons. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32550
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m****r for 54.00
Victorian Lady Lapel Pin1187Victorian Lady Lapel Pin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice and colorful hand painted oval lapel pin, just short of 2 x 2.5" gold plated rear mount. Made in the style of advertising mirrors. C...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Vintage pins1188Vintage pins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4: 1) medal attached to gold ribboned pin: Obv.: American Defense; Rev.: For service during the limited emergency proclaimed by the president
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
San Diego Exposition Gold-plated Pin & Admission Tickets1189San Diego Exposition Gold-plated Pin & Admission Tickets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two admission tickets and a gold plated stick pin from the Panama California Exposition of 1915 in San Diego. An eagle at the top, and the Lord'...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for 61.50
Panama-Pacific International Exposition Pocket Watch1190Panama-Pacific International Exposition Pocket Watch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An official souvenir of the exposition held in San Francisco. Appears to be brass or some base metal. Fine condition. Embossed standing figure of woma
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Panama Pacific Exposition Employee Recognition Certificate (with Badge)1191Panama Pacific Exposition Employee Recognition Certificate (with Badge)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful certificate (printed in brown tone), for a job well-done issued to exposition employee, Frederick Rand, Badge no. 197. Badge is attached and
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to i*********1 for 307.50
Panama-Pacific International Exposition Pamphlets1192Panama-Pacific International Exposition Pamphlets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two gorgeous pamplets from the 1915 World's Fair. The Official Illustrated published by Robert A. Reid, the official exposition view book. photo...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for 49.20
Pan Pacific Exposition Ribbons1193Pan Pacific Exposition Ribbons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lot of 12 ribbons that say "California 1915" from the 1915 Pan Pacific Exposition in San Francisco, California. City: San Francisco ...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Golden Gate Exposition Gold So-Called Dollar (HK-488) in presentation box1194Golden Gate Exposition Gold So-Called Dollar (HK-488) in presentation box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Designed and issued by Jules L. Charbneau, San Francisco fine arts appraiser and dealer. Total pieces struck for 1939 and 1940 were 2,500 Gold. They w
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to r*********1 for 1,291.50
Norway Royal Visit Commemorative Bronze Plaque (Golden Gate Expo.)1195Norway Royal Visit Commemorative Bronze Plaque (Golden Gate Expo.)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze engraved plaque from the California Commission, Golden Gate International Exposition to honor His Royal Highness Prince Olav and his wife Marth
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to i*********1 for 147.60
1892 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar "Box Coin"11961892 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar "Box Coin"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare! An 1892 Columbian Exposition medal sectioned laterally with a hinge opening and shell inside that looks like it could have held a picture,
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Columbian Exposition Souvenir Postcards1197Columbian Exposition Souvenir Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five different post cards from Chicago's World's Columbian Exposition depicting The Fisheries Building, The Administration Building, Manufac...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for 43.05
Fob with Columbian Exposition Half Dollar1198Fob with Columbian Exposition Half Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Columbian Exposition Half Dollar was minted at the Philadelphia Mint and was the first U.S. Commemorative coin. It was used to raise funds for the
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for 67.65
World's Fair Ephemera (Philadelphia, Chicago, Buffalo)1199World's Fair Ephemera (Philadelphia, Chicago, Buffalo)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5: Multiple Exposition tickets, (2) from Chicago 1893, (1) from Philadelphia 1876, and (1) from Buffalo 1901. There is also a cover (no postage
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for 49.20