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December 2017 Premier Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

Auction Details

This three day, 2,200 lot sale features items in numerous collecting categories including Native Americana, Firearms, Cowboy, Mining, Railroad & Express, Numismatics & Tokens, Postal History, Gaming, Bottles, and Military.

Highlights include:

*A big batch of Western trade tokens including a large Nevada collection.

*Coins, currency, and checks in our Numismatics section including a Ukiah bank note and a $20 gold piece.

*A Railroad section that includes a large number of Eastern Railroad Passes, including a Jay Gould autograph piece.

*Wells Fargo & Co. and American Express collectibles, including company archives.

*Mining stock certificates, photographs, books, and other ephemera.

*A large Postal History section featuring many hundreds of postcards, many real photo, as well as stamps and other philatelic ephemera.

*Gaming collectibles including an assortment of Nevada casino ashtrays

*A group of Antique Bottles including whiskey, bitters, medicines, and soda.

*A very large General Americana section featuring: a collection of presidential autographed letters, photographs & other ephemera; a large World's Fair & Expositions section full of stereoviews from the Prag Collection; jewelry; Western art; a huge Yosemite & Big Trees section; a big collection of San Francisco documents and early stereoviews; and U.S. documents, trade cards, business cards, and other ephemera.

*Our best Firearms selection to date with an 1869 Sharps Rifle, a rare Flintlock pistol, and rare antique ammunition. Our Firearms & Weaponry section also has Japanese katanas and Chinese swords.

*Military collectibles including a large Civil War section full of Confederate bonds, letters, photographs and more.

*Another world-class offering of Northwest and Southwest Native Americana featuring Nome Gold Rush ivory art and tools, baskets, kachinas, pottery, points, and much more!

*Our Cowboy section has postcards (including a Buffalo Bill collection), photographs, chaps, saddles, and saddle bags.

*A small selection of African and Western taxidermy for your office/den wall.

Full Auction Schedule

Day One, December 1st, 2017 (Lots 1000-1735)

Tokens (Geographic Sort) (1000-1118)

Numismatics (Lots 1119-1152)
Coins (1119-1128)
Checks (1129-1138)
Currency (1139-1146)
Medals & So-Called Dollars (1147-1152)

Railroadiana (Lots 1153-1292)
Passes (1153-1219)
Books (1220-1231)
Stocks & Other Ephemera (Geographic Sort) (1232-1292)

Wells Fargo & Other Express (Lots 1293-1322)
Wells Fargo (1293-1308)
American Express (1309-1313)
Other Express (1314-1322)

Mining (Lots 1323-1545)
Hard Goods: Candlesticks, Signs, Etc. (1323-1331)
Books (1332-1338)
Stocks & Other Ephemera (Geographic Sort) (1339-1545)

Postal History & Philatelic (Geographic Sort) (Lots 1546-1714)

Gaming (Lots 1715-1735)


Day Two, December 2nd, 2017 (Lots 2000-2750)

Bottles (Lots 2000-2043)

General Americana (Lots 2044-2700)
Jewelry (2044-2059)
Art (2060-2098)
Worlds Fairs & Expositions (2099-2130)
Political (2131-2152)
Geographic Sort (2153-2588)
Misc. Categories incl. Maps & Atlases, Black Americana, Fire, Ephemera (2589-2700)

Foreign Collectibles (Lots 2701-2750)

Day Three, December 3rd, 2017 (Lots 3000-3734)

Firearms & Weaponry (Lots 3000-3167)
Ephemera (3000-3007)
Ammunition (3008-3058)
Pistols & Revolvers (3059-3084)
Rifles & Shotguns (3085-3095)
Scabbards & Misc. (3096-3111)
Swords & Katanas (3112-3167)

Military & War Collectibles (Lots 3168-3231)
Revolutionary War & Civil War (3168-3219)
Spanish American War (3220-3223)
World Wars & Misc. (3224-3231)

Native Americana (Lots 3232-3593)
Alaska incl. Ivory (3232-3307)
Art (3308-3320)
Baskets (3321-3331)
Beadwork (3332-3347)
Rugs & Weavings (3348-3353)
Jewelry (3354-3359)
Kachinas (3360-3385)
Points & Stone Artifacts incl. a Large Georgia Collection (3386-3409)
Pottery (3410-3588)
Ephemera (3589-3593)

Cowboy (Lots 3594-3724)
Ephemera (3594-3626)
Chaps (3627-3666)
Saddle Bags (3667-3685)
Saddles (3686-3718)
Spurs & Misc. (3719-3724)


Taxidermy (Lots 3725-3734)





SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Three Nevada Tokens (Elko and Tungsten)1040 - Three Nevada Tokens (Elko and Tungsten)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amistad Hotel, Elko (GF 5c); Mayer Hotel, Elko, (GF 1 Cigar)' S. Bernstein, Tungsten (GF 12 1/2c.). Date: Location: Elko/Tungsten, Nevada ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to e*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Two Fairview, Nevada Tokens1041 - Two Fairview, Nevada Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Obv.: Nev. Hills / Mining Co. / Fairview, / Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2 / Cents / In Trade; Al., octagonal, 26mm. 2) Obv.: Denver / C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d******r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Fallon, Nevada Token Trio1042 - Fallon, Nevada Token Trio
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: Alaska Bar, Club Horseshoe, Star Club. Date: Location: Fallon, Nevada HWAC # 55245
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to g****v for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Two Nevada Mining Camp Tokens (Gerlach & Golconda)1043 - Two Nevada Mining Camp Tokens (Gerlach & Golconda)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Obv:. Central Supply / Gerlach / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / $1.00 / In Trade. 2) Obv.: Golconda / E L D / Hotel; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to A*****2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Exchange Saloon Token (Golconda, Nevada)1044 - Exchange Saloon Token (Golconda, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Exchange / Saloon / J. Blanc; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Drink. B,C, 22mm. Date: Location: Golconda, Nevada HWAC # 55201
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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E.R.C.M. Co. Token (Goldfield, Nevada)1045 - E.R.C.M. Co. Token (Goldfield, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mining Company token. Obv.: E.R.C.M. Co. / Goldfield / Nev.; Rev.: 5. Rd., B, 21 mm. Date: Location: Goldfield, Nevada HWAC # 55240
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to D******a for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Elks Home Club Token (Goldfield, Nevada)1046 - Elks Home Club Token (Goldfield, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Elks Home Club / Goldfield, Nev.; Rev.: Elks Home Club / pictorial elk; Al, rectangular 32 x 19 mm. Date: Location: Goldfield, Nevada H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********x.. for (170.00 + 37.40BP) = 207.40
 
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Five Goldfield, Nevada Bar Tokens1047 - Five Goldfield, Nevada Bar Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mozart Bar, J.D. Lothrop Co., The Bank, The Del Monte, Hotel Goldfield. Date: Location: Goldfield, Nevada HWAC # 55239
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to D******a for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Goldfield, Nevada Drug and Candy Store Tokens1048 - Goldfield, Nevada Drug and Candy Store Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Post Office News Stand (2), Cannan Drug & Jewelry, Goldfield Candy Company. Date: Location: Goldfield, Nevada HWAC # 55241
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to D******a for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Hermitage Tokens (Goldfield, Nevada)1049 - Hermitage Tokens (Goldfield, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 29 mm "H" punched out; 21 mm round, both GF 12 1/2c In Trade. Date: Location: Goldfield, Nevada HWAC # 55243
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to p*******s for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Hotel Casey Bar Tokens (Goldfield, Nevada)1050 - Hotel Casey Bar Tokens (Goldfield, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both GF 6 1/4 cents. One marked Moise , the other not. Date: Location: Goldfield, Nevada HWAC # 55244
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to D******a for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Montana Bar/ Bonanza Hotel Tokens (Goldfield, Nevada)1051 - Montana Bar/ Bonanza Hotel Tokens (Goldfield, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Obv.: Montana / Bar / Goldfield, Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2 / c / In Trade. Octagonal, Br., 26mm. 2) Obv.: Bonanza Hotel Co. / Goldf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a********x.. for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Three Goldfield, Nevada Fraternal Tokens1052 - Three Goldfield, Nevada Fraternal Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unity Club (oval) , Employees Coop Association (10c) and ($1.00). Date: Location: Goldfield, Nevada HWAC # 55238
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 70.00
Sold to A*****2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Red Top Bar Tokens (Goldfield, Nevada)1053 - Red Top Bar Tokens (Goldfield, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two verified whore house tokens: 1) Obv.: Red Top Bar / 12 1/2 / Bob Martin; Rev.: 12 1/2c; Sc., Al. 2) Obv.: Red Top Bar / Ajax / & / Ma...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Three Goldfield, Nevada Bakery Tokens1054 - Three Goldfield, Nevada Bakery Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: Broadway Baking Co.; San Francisco Bakery (2). Date: Location: Goldfield, Nevada HWAC # 55242
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Two Nevada Tokens1055 - Two Nevada Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Obv.: O.F. Schwartz / Goodsprings / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 5c / In Merchandise; B. C, 21 mm. 2) Obv.: N.C.O. Open Mess / Indian / Sp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to p*******s for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Charley Minoletti Token (Hamilton, Nevada)1056 - Charley Minoletti Token (Hamilton, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of the great Nevada ghost town mining camp tokens. Obv.: Charley Minoletti / Hamilton / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade; A, 30mm, X4.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b**********w for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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The Northern Token (Jarbidge, Nevada)1057 - The Northern Token (Jarbidge, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: The Northern / Jarbidge / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2 c / In Trade. B, C, 21mm. Date: Location: Jarbidge, Nevada HWAC # 53843
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to a********x.. for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Two Scarce Nevada Town Tokens (Jarbidge and Skelton)1058 - Two Scarce Nevada Town Tokens (Jarbidge and Skelton)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Obv.: John Ensunsa / Jarbidge / Nevada; Rev. Good For / 12 1/2c / In Merchandise; Al., rd., 25mm. 2) Obv.: A. Hankins / Skelton, / Nev.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*********r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Jiggs, Nevada Token1059 - Jiggs, Nevada Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
JIGGS front and back, 25mm. Rare town, scarce. Date: Location: Jiggs, Nevada HWAC # 55208
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to A*****2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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