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October 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 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)
 

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
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Manual of Railroads of the US 18973299 - Manual of Railroads of the US 1897
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Henry Poor. Cover is detaching from spine. City: State: Date: HWAC# 52217 Poor’s Railroad manuals memorialize fi
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d****a for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Manual of Railroads of the US 18993300 - Manual of Railroads of the US 1899
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Henry Poor. Cover is detaching from spine. City: State: Date: HWAC# 52218 Poor’s Railroad manuals memorialize fi
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Moody's Manual of Railroads and Corporation Securities 19063301 - Moody's Manual of Railroads and Corporation Securities 1906
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rear cover is separating from spine. City: State: Date: HWAC# 52239
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to J********W for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Moody's Manual of Railroads and Corporation Securities 19173302 - Moody's Manual of Railroads and Corporation Securities 1917
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Read & Co. City: State: Date: HWAC# 52228
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to J********W for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Statistics of Railways in the United States 19023303 - Statistics of Railways in the United States 1902
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Cover is detaching from spine. City: State: Date: HWAC# 52234
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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The Official Pullman Standard Library, 8 Different Volumes3304 - The Official Pullman Standard Library, 8 Different Volumes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Volume 7 Southwestern Railroads, Volume 9 Chicago and North Western, Volume 13 and 14, Union Pacific 1933-1937, Volume 8 Rock Island, Volume 1 CB&a...
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Ashley Drew & Northern Railroad Key3305 - Ashley Drew & Northern Railroad Key
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Ashley, Drew and Northern Railway (reporting mark ADN) was a Class III railroad operating 40.7 miles of track between Monticello and Crossett, Ark
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to j******0 for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Lot Withdrawn3306 - Lot Withdrawn
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(An error in the original description identified this as a Denver & Rio Grande piece, but it is not. We thank the customer who called our office...
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19th Century German Lock and Key3306a - 19th Century German Lock and Key
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Lock is 4 3/4 x 3 inches and marked "DRGM No.61130 & 48190." This is a 19th century unmarked German lock with working key. (An error i...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Illinois Central Signal Lock and Key3307 - Illinois Central Signal Lock and Key
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The Illinois Central Railroad, sometimes called the Main Line of Mid-America, was a railroad in the central United States, with its primary routes con
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d****1 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Illinois Railroad Keys3308 - Illinois Railroad Keys
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Two brass keys: one from Illinois Central and one from Illinois Terminal Railroads. Each two inches long. The Illinois Central Railroad, sometimes ca
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j******0 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Litchfield & Madison Railway Lock and Key3309 - Litchfield & Madison Railway Lock and Key
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Litchfield and Madison Railway was a Class I railroad in Illinois. Its nickname was "The St. Louis Gateway Route". The railroad operat...
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Sold to j******0 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Kansas City Southern Railway Keys3310 - Kansas City Southern Railway Keys
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Two brass keys from the Kansas City Southern Railway. Each two inches long. City: State: Kansas Date: HWAC# 52446
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Sold to l******s for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Louisiana & Arkansas Railroad Key3311 - Louisiana & Arkansas Railroad Key
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The Louisiana and Arkansas Railway (reporting mark LA) was a railroad that operated in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. The railroad...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to i********s.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Butte Anaconda and Pacific Railroad Key3312 - Butte Anaconda and Pacific Railroad Key
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Two inch long brass key. The Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Railway is a short line railroad in the U.S. state of Montana which was founded in 1892. It w
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to a********e.. for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
 
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Cambria & Indiana Railroad Key3313 - Cambria & Indiana Railroad Key
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The Cambria and Indiana Railroad was located in the southeastern part of Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Incorporated in 1904 and built in 1910 with the
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to j******0 for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Four Railroad Keys3314 - Four Railroad Keys
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four railroad keys: Seaboard Cost Line; Union Pacific & Missouri Pacific; Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Pacific; Norfork & Wester...
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Sold to i********s.. for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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Northern Pacific Railroad Mail (treasure) Lock Box3315 - Northern Pacific Railroad Mail (treasure) Lock Box
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8.5" x 16" x 10" black metal lock box as used by Northern Pacific Railroad for mail or treasure. The top is stenciled in white lette...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i********s.. for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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Two Southern Pacific Locks with keys3316 - Two Southern Pacific Locks with keys
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Adlake Block lettered, SP CO. punched, dated 1920 with Adlake key marked SP Co CS-4S. Adlake in script, no key. "SP & S" Cit...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Railroad Locks3317 - Railroad Locks
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Two locks, the best of which is an embossed Union Pacific RR lock, switch, no key in excellent condition, plus a Yale lock marked "C & O&q...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
 
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