1000 - St. P. Aberd. & M. Cy. R. P. O.Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unlisted in Towle & McDonald. Miles City and Aberdeen, Montana. City: Aberdeen State: Montana Date: 1934 ID: 36551
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 40.00 - 70.00
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1001 - Two Adobetown, Madison Territorial CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Manuscript. No manuscripts reported in Shellen & Dunn. 2) #2. Only one reported in Shellen & Dunn. Weak, but readable strike. Tough town ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******c for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
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1002 - Anaconda, Red Lodge Cover CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Thirteen total and five territorial (two different). Strikes are poor to excellent. Corner covers include LJ Baker of Rumsey, County Clerk, Anaconda C
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 80.00 - 130.00
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1003 - Highway Post Office: Baker, FallonHolabird Western Americana Collections
Aberdeen, S. D. & Baker, Mont. H. P. O. cancel on First Trip of the Highway Post Office. Trip 1 Blue and Trip 2 Red varieties. Different! City:...
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Sold to f********f.. for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
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1004 - Belknap, Choteau Territorial CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
This is cancel #1 in Shellen & Dunn. It is interesting in that the date on the cancel is April 6, 1884. It is mailed to AC Stoddart of San Franc...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
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1005 - Railroad Covers with BillingsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of forty-four. Includes: R-5: Billings & Kirby. R-4: BIllings and Helena (weak). R-3's include BIllings & Red Lodge, Billings & ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to R*****6 for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
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1006 - Boulder Valley Cancel CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Six total, five territorial, three different. 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1887, and 1894. City: Boulder Valley State: Montana Date: 1883-1894 ID: 3700
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
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1007 - Bozeman Advertising Cover CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirty-one. Includes Laclede Hotel, Fannie Freeland Grand Chief of Honor, Pease & Setffens Elgin Watches, 1932 Montanan, Hotel Baxter, Ga...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to t**********z for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
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1008 - Bozeman, Gallatin Postal History CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15. 1) #2 in Shellen & Dunn. Corner Advertising cover from the First National Bank. 2-4) #4. One has remnants of a red wax seal. Another ...
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1009 - Bridger, Carbon Postcard CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
All with Bridger cancels. Three RPC's, one unusual 'mask' PC and two color postcards of Montana. City: Bridger State: Montana Date: ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 120.00 - 250.00
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1011 - Railroad Covers with ButteHolabird Western Americana Collections
R-3 includes Marmath & Butte and Butte & Anaconda. R-2's include Butte & Salt Lake City, Butte Trans. Clerk, Butte & Seattle, Bu...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to R*****6 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
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1015 - Corvallis, Ravalli Postal CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Both examples in Shellen & Dunn and both nice strikes. City: Corvallis State: Montana Date: 187-, 1886 ID: 36706
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1016 - Corwin Hot Springs Real Photo Postcard (RPC)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stage in front of the Corwin Hot Springs building. Identified by sign on left. Stage says (?) Park Transportation Company. Strong contrast allow these
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Sold to i*********1 for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
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1019 - Dillon Advertising Cover CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Many territorial. Deputy & Staudaher butcher pictorial, Montana Mercantile, Dillon Implement, The Melten, LC Fyhrie with letterhead, Western Uni...
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1022 - Earliest Forsyth, Rosebud Territorial CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Manuscript date of March 15, 1885 pre-dates earliest manuscript example in Shellen & Dunn. They only list one manuscript for this town. Post off...
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Sold to p*********3 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
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1023 - Forsyth, Rosbud Territorial CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. 1) Straightline, type 3, circa 1885. 2) Double ring #4. 1886. 3) Double ring, double Circle type 2. 1885. Three interesting cancels from
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******c for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
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1032 - Fort Assinaboine Postal History CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven. Two territorial including a c1884 to Robert S. Ford of Sun River. Mostly 1890's. City: Fort Assinaboine State: Montana Date: ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****6 for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
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1033 - Fort Keough Territorial Cover TrioHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) #2 in Shellen & Dunn. Four listed in their census. Nice strike. 1882. 2-3) #3. Four listed in Shellen & Dunn. 1880 (earliest) and 1883. O...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*********3 for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
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1034 - Fort Peck Dam MOB and FPDHolabird Western Americana Collections
Quite a rarity. Purple postmark on a green envelope. cc for the Post Office Department. No stamp - official business. Reduced at right. Opened in 1934
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k****g for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
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1037 - Montana Fort Collection: Remainder LotsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 33. 1) Ten Fort Custer. Six territorial. Earliest is 1884. One 1885 with contents. 2) Five Fort McGinnis. Three territorial. Earliest is 1885.
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to m**********a for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
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1038 - Gallatin Manuscript to Rare Shed's BridgeHolabird Western Americana Collections
Early Gallatin (earliest in Shellen & Dunn was 1879). But the treasure of this territorial cover is where it is addressed to. Addressed to Paul ...
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Sold to G**********r for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
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1041 - Railroad Covers with HavreHolabird Western Americana Collections
R-3: Havre & Anaconda. R-2's include Havre & Spokane and Havre & Butte. Also St. Paul & Havre. One R-3, sixteen R-2's, and f...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to R*****6 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
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1042 - Rare Hecla, Beaverhead Territorial CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Upper 2/3's of cancel is very strong. Target killer. Only a total of two Hecla cancels listed in Shellen & Dunn. November 1, 1886. Date conf...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******c for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
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1043 - Helena (Lewis and Clark) Town CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
14 total. 5 territorial. All somehow different. Includes 1860's Montano and Mont'o versions of misspelling. One has a First National Bank of...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******c for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
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1044 - Helena Herald Territorial CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Nice presentation. Repaired at back. Type 7 cover. City: Helena State: Montana Date: c1879 ID: 36801
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 50.00 - 77.00
Sold to j*******9 for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
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1047 - Helena, Lewis and Clark #1 on Fancy CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Number 1 cancel in Shellen & Dunn. Manuscript date Dec. 5. Fancy cover to Mary A Larabie of Omro, Wisconsin. You have to see the photograph to a...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*******c for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
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1049 - Interesting Helena, Montano coverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Large '3' stamped on envelope. Additional postage? Misspelled 'Montana.' Date identified in pencil on back of envelope. City: Helen...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to R*****6 for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
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1050 - Railroad Covers with HelenaHolabird Western Americana Collections
Total of ten. Three R-3's include Helena & Spok and St. Paul & Helena. City: Helena State: Montana Date: 1900s-1930s ID: 36554
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 50.00 - 100.00
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1051 - Two Interesting Helena Territorial CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) November 7, 1865 cancel cut off at top. One of earliest known Helena cancels - the earliest is November 4. Handwritten day and month. 2) 1885 cover
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to G**********r for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
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1058 - Rare Home Park Territorial CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Manuscript 9/4/89 cancel. Only one total in Shellen & Dunn census. City: Home Park State: Montana Date: 1889 ID: 36771
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****r for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
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1059 - Rare Howard, Rosebud Territorial CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Only one listed in the Shellen & Dunn census. This is a December 20, 1885 double circle, double ring with a Maltese cross killer. On a postal ca...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*********3 for (140.00 + 32.20BP) = 172.20
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1060 - Hunters Hot Springs, Park Territorial CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Type 2 (two listed in Shellen & Dunn / three total in Shellen & Dunn). Nice strong octagon. To Mrs. J. M. McKay of Fort Ellis. Fort Ellis ha...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*********3 for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
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1062 - Very Early Java, Richland CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Post office was only open for 3 months when this cover was sent. Post office open from 1907 to 1913. From Mrs. Gary S. Berry. Nice strike with a four
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
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1063 - Jefferson Island Territorial CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
1885 with a target killer. This is a new type! Three total in Shellen & Dunn census. To Bufort of Pony, M. T. City: Jefferson Island State: Mo...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******c for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
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1064 - Junction, Yellowstone Territorial Postal CardHolabird Western Americana Collections
#2 in Shellen & Dunn. Four in census (9 total). Light strike. To TC Powers of Fort Benton. Fort Benton cancel on back. From Paul McCormick &...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to G**********r for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
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1065 - Rare Kenneth, Valley CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Post office opened on September 21, 1902 and closed on February 3, 1904 when mail was sent to Bainville according to the United States Post Office rec
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Sold to p*********3 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
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1066 - Kibbey, Judith Basin Postal CardHolabird Western Americana Collections
Four total listed in Shellen & Dunn. To TC Powers of Fort Benton. Fort Benton cancel on back. From Henry Johnstone. Overinked. City: Kibbey S...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*******c for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
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1067 - Very Early Kipp, Glacier CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Post office open from 1892 to 1905. From H. J. Johnson. Has prestamped 1892 Columbus Exposition two cent. City: Kipp State: Montana Date: 1893 ID
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to p*********3 for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
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1068 - Laurin, Madison Pair of cc CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) cc from J. B. Laurin. This settlement was first called Cicero, but later renamed for the Frenchman. Laurin is pronounced locally as "La-ray....
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1069 - Nice Lewis, Madison Magenta CancelHolabird Western Americana Collections
Strong strike with magenta star killer. From P. D. Haymend requesting nails be sent by return coach. City: Lewis State: Montana Date: 1880 ID: 367
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*********3 for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
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1070 - Lewistown, Fergus Territorial CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Possible new variety addressed to Joseph Sullivan of Fort Benton. 2) 1888 from J. O. Ming to Katherine L Ming. 3) Strong 1891 cover from L. A. Lapa
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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1072 - Lewistown, Fergus Postal History CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve total. Four territorial. Includes Judith Basin Bank corner cover. The most interesting piece might be the 1888 registered letter marked #24. C
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to h*******c for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
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1073 - Seventeen Lewistown Advertising CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Includes pictorial Fergus House, Neill Land and Townsite Company and Fergus County Argus. Also: George Stafford saddles and harness, Montana Elevator,
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 1**9 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
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1079 - Lyon, Madison Territorial Cover - New TypeHolabird Western Americana Collections
This is a new type. Very much like #1, but year says '18.' Only two total listed in Shellen & Dunn. Post office opened in 1887. Ennis an...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******c for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
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1080 - Marysville, Lewis & Clark Territorial CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two great Type 3 cancels. Wonderful strikes. 1) 1886 ovate grid. 2) 1888 with cancel as killer. City: Marysville State: Montana Date: 1886, 1888
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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1082 - Meadow Creek, Madison Territorial CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. #1 manuscript. c1879. 2) #2 magenta double ring cancel. 1882. 3-4) Two #3 double circle postmaster cancels. One purple (1888) and one bla
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to R*****6 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
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1083 - Railroad Covers with Miles CityHolabird Western Americana Collections
R-3's are Miles City & Spok WD and Miles City & Spok ED. R-2's include James & Miles City, Aberdeen & Miles City, and Miles ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to b********c.. for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
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1084 - Missoula Territorial Advertising CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Nice lot of five. 1) c1880 Wallula Hotel, HA Libby lessee. 2) Nelson Bennett & Company, Railroad Contractor.1888. 3) Missoula Foundry and Machin...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*******c for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
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1085 - Missoula Territorial Cover CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Ten total. All different shapes, sizes, and colors. See photos. City: Missoula State: Montana Date: c1880's ID: 37014
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******c for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
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1086 - Railroad Covers with MissoulaHolabird Western Americana Collections
R-4's include Missoula & Ellen and Missoula & Grant. R-3's include Missoula & Darby & Missoula & Hamil. R-2's includ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*****6 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
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1088 - 1866 Nevada City Straight Line CancelHolabird Western Americana Collections
Manuscript date and target killer. The 'NEVADA' is pinched off at the beginning. September 17, 1866. City: Nevada City State: Montana Da...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p*********3 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
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1089 - Light Nevada City Straight Line CancelHolabird Western Americana Collections
Very light, but easily readable. Manuscript date. Target killer. City: Nevada City State: Montana Date: c1867 ID: 36803
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to h*******c for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
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1090 - Nevada City, Madison CDS c1869Holabird Western Americana Collections
Weak strike on this target cancel, but unmistakably Nevada City. Only two of this type listed in Shellen & Dunn. City: Nevada City State: Mont...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h*******c for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
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1097 - Complete Pony, Madison Suite of CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Examples of all five types of cancels listed in Shellen & Dunn. Cancels range from excellent to good. City: Pony State: Montana Date: 1881-18...
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Sold to h*******c for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
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