October 2017 Premier Auction

Auction Details

This 5-day sale features 2,900 lots in multiple collecting categories including Mining, Minerals, Native Americana, Bottles, Gaming, Cowboy, Tokens, Numismatics, Railroad & Express, Postal History & Philatelic, Firearms & Military, and General Americana.

Highlights include:

*Gold, gold & silver ore, & choice mineral specimens from around the world

*a wide variety of mining collectibles including artifacts, stock certificates, photographs, and ephemera

*choice Native Americana from a prominent collection including Western baskets, projectile points, Navajo Pottery, jewelry, a Kachina Collection, and a Pacific NW bone, ivory & carved stone collection

*Bottles and antique glass including the Shamberger Saratoga Mineral Water Collection, Saloon back bar bottles, Western sodas and whiskies, Nevada embossed bottles, and an Insulator Collection

*Cowboy collectibles including a branding iron collection and cowboy postcards

*Tokens & Medals including Tombstone, Arizona, Alaska, California, Nevada Tokens & key tags, Fort tokens, So-Called Dollar collection feat. Bryan Money, Encased Cents, and US & Mining Medals

*Numismatics including Colorado silver coinage (a new discovery), Salt Lake City National Bank Note Collection, Nevada National Bank Notes, Assay incl. a rare assayer ingot and & Comstock assay documents

*Railroad stocks, bonds, keys, locks, and reference libraries

*Wells Fargo & Other Express collectibles incl. a rare Wells Fargo gold medal

*Postal history including first flights, first day covers, and revenue stamped documents

*A selection of antique firearms and swords

*Political collectibles feat. a Theodore Roosevelt button collection

*General Americana with strong Colorado, Montana, and Nevada sections including Shamberger Photograph Collection of Nevada Mining Camps and a large selection of Colorado stereoviews

*A special Dealer Section featuring large lots of mining, railroad, & other stocks, bonds, and postcards

                                          Auction Schedule

Day 1, Thursday, October 19, 2017 (Lots 1000-1666)
            Minerals (1000-1179)
                        Gold (1000-1013)
                        Ore, Gem, & Mineral Specimens  (1014-1179)
 
            Mining (1180-1666)
                        Candlesticks (1180-1188)
                        Explosives (1189-1198)
                        Mine Lighting (Carbide, Oil, Safety) (1199-1216)
                        Hard Goods (1217-1224)
                        Books (1225-1259)
                        Stocks, Checks, & Other Ephemera  (1260-1666)
 
 
Day 2, Friday, October 20, 2017 (Lots 2000-2576)
            Native Americana (2000-2268)
                        Southwest
                                    Art (2000-2026)
                                    Baskets (2027-2037)
                                    Beadwork (2038-2056)
                                    Moccasins (2057-2064)
                                    Rugs & Jewelry (2065-2071)
                                    Kachinas (2072-2099)
                                    Pottery (2100-2170)
                                    Tools & Other (2171-2181)
                        Northwest
                                    Animal tools/art (2182-2189)
                                    Clothing & Moccasins (2190-2197)
                                    Ivory Art & Tools (2198-2211)
                                    Sculptures (2212-2226)
                                    Tools & Other (2227-2232)
                        Nat. Amer. Books (2233-2268)
 
            Bottles & Glass (2269-2498)
                        Bitters, Poisons, Medicines (2269-2299)
                        Mineral Water (2300-2361)
                        Soda (2362-2412)
                        Whiskey (2413-2452)
                        Beer & Other (2453-2477)
                        Insulators (2478-2498)
 
            Gaming (2499-2521)
 
            Cowboy (2522-2576)
                        Branding Irons (2522-2540)
                        Cowboy Ephemera (2541-2576)
 
 
Day 3, Saturday, October 21, 2017 (Lots 3000-3610)
            Tokens (Geographic Sort) (3000-3068)
 
            Numismatics (3069-3281)
                        So-Called Dollars (3069-3136)
                                    Bryan Money (3069-3099)
                                    Other (3100-3136)
                        Medals (3137-3181)
                        Coins (3182-3202)
                        Encased Cents (3203-3216)
                        Currency (3217-3245)
                        Scrip & Ephemera (3246-3256)
                        Ingots & Assay (3257-3281)
           
            Railroad & Express (3282-3445)
                        Books (3282-3304)
                        Locks & Keys (3305-3317)
                        Stocks, Bonds, & Ephemera  (3318-3425)
                        Wells Fargo & Other Express (3426-3445)
 
            Postal History & Philatelic (3446-3526)
                        First Day & First Flight (3446-3475)
                        Military (3476-3486)
                        Geographic Sort (3487-3510)
                        Stamps & Revenue (3511-3526)
           
            Firearms, Weaponry, & Military Collectibles (3527-3610)
                        Civil War (3527-3546)
                        Other Military (3547-3556)
                        Firearms, Holsters, & Ephemera (3557-3568)
                        Knives & Swords (3569-3610)
 
 
Day 4, Sunday, October 22, 2017 (Lots 4000-4624)
            Political incl. Theodore Roosevelt Collection (4000-4022)
           
            General Americana
                        (Geographic Sort) (4023-4497)
                        Art (4498-4511)
                        Books (4512-4529)
                        Miscellaneous Americana incl. Hard Goods, Jewelry, & Ephemera (4530-4595)
                        World Collectibles (4596-4624)
 
           
Day 5, Monday, October 23, 2017 (Lots 5000-5415)
            Dealer Specials
                        Misc. Americana & Ephemera (5000-5017)
                        Stock Certificates & Bonds: Mining, Railroad, & Other (5018-5415)
 

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Treasure Hill / Lone Mountain High Grade Strike Photographs1540 - Treasure Hill / Lone Mountain High Grade Strike Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Located in Esmeralda County, this set of six photographs tells the story of Catteudal(?) and the mine where he hit the high grade and afterwards went
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to V********e for (50.00 + 7.50BP) = 57.50
 
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Tule Canyon Goldfields Stock Certificate, Nevada 19081541 - Tule Canyon Goldfields Stock Certificate, Nevada 1908
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #307, issued in 1908 to the company president Andrew Anderson and signed by Anderson as company president. The Tule Canyon district is located 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to A*******d for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Independence Mining Co. Stock, Tuscarora District, Nevada 18791542 - Independence Mining Co. Stock, Tuscarora District, Nevada 1879
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #5599, issued for 25 shares to Richardson Hill Co. trustee. Signed by S. Browne as president and Jno. E. Dixon as secretary. The Independence wa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Brunswick Savage Mining Company Stock Certificate1543 - Brunswick Savage Mining Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Comstock Lode certificate. Issued 1905 and signed by Vice President. Lower left corner is torn. 4.25" x 9". The Savage mine was bound...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Comstock Area Checks1544 - Comstock Area Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 bank checks/drafts issued during the Comstock mining period and drawn on several different banks . Included: two Savage Mine paychecks, two
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r***6 for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Comstock Print Collection1545 - Comstock Print Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Comstock print collection with original prints from Harper's, Leslie's, etc. of all things related to the Comstock. c. 1870-1890. Approximat...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to r***6 for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Comstock Territorial Stock Certificate: Consolidated Cedar Hill Gold & Silver Mining Co.1546 - Comstock Territorial Stock Certificate: Consolidated Cedar Hill Gold & Silver Mining Co.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Consolidated Cedar Hill Gold and Silver Mining Company. Certificate #91 for 10 shares to J Henry Martin on May 12, 1863. Signed by secretary Billet(?)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Early Virginia City Receipts1547 - Early Virginia City Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1860's slate colored receipt from White and Murphy Gold and Silver Mining Company, unissued, 3.75" x 7.5". Payroll receipt from Op...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Comstock Territorial Check: Stateler & Arrington1548 - Comstock Territorial Check: Stateler & Arrington
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From C. L. Strong, superintendent of the Gould & Curry Mine and Mill. Dated November 21, 1863. To David Ardmore for $40.00 City: Virg...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to i********s.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Five Virginia City Mining Scene Postcards1549 - Five Virginia City Mining Scene Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two RPC's. 1) Frasher. Ruins of Consolidated Mining Co. Vaults. 2) A Comstock Mine. Also a high contrast reprint of an 1875 scene of the Con Vir...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to r***6 for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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Lot Withdrawn1550 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot Withdrawn
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Ophir Silver Mining Company Annual Report1551 - Ophir Silver Mining Company Annual Report
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. 1911. 16 pages. 9 x 6". Franklin Leonard Jr. is president. The Leonard's, Sr. & Jr., were also the owners of the Sutro Tunnel at ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6*****b for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Rare Report on Comstock Mine Ventilation (Virginia City, Nevada)1552 - Rare Report on Comstock Mine Ventilation (Virginia City, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
University of Nevada Bulletin, Oct. 1, 1909. "The Ventilating-System at the Comstock Mines, Nevada" by George J. Young, a mining professor...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Savage Mine Ephemera Collection (Virginia City, Nevada)1553 - Savage Mine Ephemera Collection (Virginia City, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 spanning the 1860s to the 1916. 1) 1866 bullion assay receipt for ore deposited from the Savage to the Gould & Curry assay office. 2) 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to v********o.. for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Savage Mine in Virginia City Looking to Sell Its Machinery (1903 Letter)1554 - Savage Mine in Virginia City Looking to Sell Its Machinery (1903 Letter)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter dated June 15, 1903 from the Joshua Hendry Machine Works in San Francisco to Harry Gorham, superintendent of the Savage Mine in Virginia City,
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Sutro Tunnel Company Stock Certificate1555 - Sutro Tunnel Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to C. Diricham 1887, #C42748 100 shares. Vignette of an Indian and miners. The famous Sutro Tunnel of Virginia City, NV. Signed by Vice Presid
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***1 for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
 
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Sutro Tunnel Company vs. Virginia City Mine, 18851556 - Sutro Tunnel Company vs. Virginia City Mine, 1885
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a historic find. Handwritten 1880s court document from M.N. Stone, attorney for the Sutro Tunnel Company. The Sutro Tunnel Co. is suing the Se
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Sutro Tunnel Ephemera1557 - Sutro Tunnel Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Tax Property statement for 1873. The company owned boarding houses and pit houses at shafts #2, 3, and 4; a stable at No. 3; and Virginia
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Adolph Sutro's Personal Stationary - Unused1558 - Adolph Sutro's Personal Stationary - Unused
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirty-six. 1-16) Has a miner (Sutro?) swinging a pick on rocks with a dollar sign. Says "Labor Omnia Vencit" which means labor con...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h*********d for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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Comstock Tunnel Company $1,000 Bond1559 - Comstock Tunnel Company $1,000 Bond
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1889. $1000 Green Bond, State of New York. Signed by Theodore Sutro. Adolph Sutro had already left the Sutro Tunnel behind him and headed to San Franc
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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