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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Four Arizona Postal History Covers3000 - Four Arizona Postal History Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Globe, 1885 with three dimensional star killer. Round cancel with straight line date and post master name: W. E. Spence. William Spence was postmas
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****F for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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Official Oakland Postal Guide (1892)3001 - Official Oakland Postal Guide (1892)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare! Softcover with string binding. 12 pages. List office hours, arrival and departure of mails for various locations, carrier limits and delive
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Railroad Postal Date Stamp3002 - Railroad Postal Date Stamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early post cancel device. Wood handle and rusted steel stamp with changeable date. The date on this stamp May 3. City: Railroad Flat State: Californ
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i********-.. for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
 
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Tuck, Chong & Co. Importers Cover3003 - Tuck, Chong & Co. Importers Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Well Fargo & Co's express cover. Return address in English and Chinese. Importers of China and Japan merchandise. City: San Francisco State...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (190.00 + 43.70BP) = 233.70
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express Covers3004 - Wells Fargo & Co. Express Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 covers, one with a letter, two discernable postmarks: 1885, 1889. All covers but 1 cover are to addresses in California, the other one is Vermont.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 9*****F for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Provisional Government Cover (Hawaii)3005 - Provisional Government Cover (Hawaii)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful cover with 1884 2 cent/ 2 Keneta stamp titled "Provisional Government 1893." This comes under the rule of the "Monarchy.&qu...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9*****F for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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12 Hawaii First Flight Covers3006 - 12 Hawaii First Flight Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Covers are dated 1934-47. Nice Vignettes, include "First Flight" stamps. (Prag Collection) City: State: Hawaii Date: HWAC#: : 29806
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****F for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Hawaii Clipper Covers3007 - Hawaii Clipper Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five covers prior to WWII; Hawaii to USA. (Prag Collection) City: State: Hawaii Date: HWAC#: : 31636
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Hawaii First Flight Covers3008 - Hawaii First Flight Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three First Flight and one First Day of Issue cover. (Prag Collection) City: State: Hawaii Date: HWAC#: : 31637
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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19 Hawaii Military Covers3009 - 19 Hawaii Military Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group of covers dates from 1928-1942, most are 1935-36. Many have pictorials or text on the front. The Hawaiian island of Oahu held a position of
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****F for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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23 Hawaiian Covers3010 - 23 Hawaiian Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cover dates range from 1937 to 1976. Included are some from the Hawaiian Centennial Philatelic Exhibition; Independence Day, 1960; vignettes of Americ
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****F for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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5 Hawaii Long Stamp Air Mail Covers3011 - 5 Hawaii Long Stamp Air Mail Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are dated 1934-41. In 1926 the Post Office Department issued the first in a series of airmail stamps that no longer featured the square shape of
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****F for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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5 Hawaii Military Flight / Fleet Covers3012 - 5 Hawaii Military Flight / Fleet Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dates 1934-1940. One from the U. S. S. Seagull Minesweeper, includes a stamp featuring a photo of the ship. Very nice vignettes. These are dated 1934-
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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7 Hawaii Covers with "China Clipper" Stamps3013 - 7 Hawaii Covers with "China Clipper" Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The 25c denomination US airmail stamp (blue) was issued on November 22, 1935 for the Inauguration of Trans-Pacific Airmail Service between San Francis
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Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****F for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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9 Hawaii First Flight / Airmail Covers3014 - 9 Hawaii First Flight / Airmail Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Covers dated 1934-42. Nice Vignettes and stamps. (Prag Collection) City: State: Hawaii Date: HWAC#: : 29802
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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Hawaii Cover Collection3015 - Hawaii Cover Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 35 covers, most illustrated and first day. Some duplication. Vast majority were mailed. Earliest cancel is 1916 (Honolulu). Latest is 1979 (als
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Hawaii First Flight Covers3016 - Hawaii First Flight Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven covers. Includes: Trans-Pacific Route with real photo cachet and embossed gilt map; four different Honolulu to Suva; National Air Mail W
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****F for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Short-lived Amesville, Beaverhead, Montana Cover3017 - Short-lived Amesville, Beaverhead, Montana Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No Amesville covers reported in Shellen & Dunn! Incredible, double circle, purple, strong strike. Oval grid cancel. Post office opened from 1884...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to h*******c for (425.00 + 97.75BP) = 522.75
 
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Nine Anaconda, Montana Corner Covers3018 - Nine Anaconda, Montana Corner Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Central Meat Company, WL Beal, County Treasurer, The Montana Hotel, JL Hamilton, Anaconda Copper Mining Company, Novelty Repair Shop, and CM Sawyer. A
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****F for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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Rare Ashley, Missoula, Montana Cover3019 - Rare Ashley, Missoula, Montana Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Only one manuscript reported in Shellen & Dunn. Strong strike. Post office open from 1884-1891. City: Ashley State: Montana Date: 1887 HWAC#: :...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9*****F for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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