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2013 April Treasures & Tribes Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3800 S Virginia St, Reno, Nevada, 89502, United States

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Welcome to another great sale!

This sale offers some of the best collections ever assembled in a number of different collecting categories.


Numismatics and Gold

Jack Totheroh Period I Cal Fractional Collection. The best collection of Period One California Fractional Gold coins since the Jay Roe Sale.

The Jack Totheroh Numismatic Library. Hundreds of catalogs dating back to 1859 containing sales of Cal Fractional Gold coins.

Bergen/Istvan Cal Fractional Collection. One of the best registry (unofficial) sets ever assembled of Period One and Two Cal Fractional Gold. 70% of this collection consists of the finest or second-finest known coins.

The Finest Known M.E. Hart Coins of the Golden West.

Ingots. A number of unique ingots of varying metals from several old collections.

California Gold Rush Artifact and gold specimen Collection. Wonderful lots from an old collection of gold in quartz jewelry, artifacts, nuggets, and specimens.

Currency. Interesting and unusual currency items and ephemera, including an 1837 broadside for a bank buying currency from other banks from the “hard-times period.”

Mormon Currency Collection

Mormon Currency Collection. The most important group of Mormon Currency assembled since the famous Ford Sale, and possibly better!

Native American Collections

The Grandma Ness Panamint Basket Collection. One of the finest collections ever assembled, held by the weaver’s family for three generations.

The Tahoe-Wovoka Estate Collection. Contains fabulous Native American artistry, from exceptional baskets to priceless art.

The Yosemite Trading Post Collection. A wonderful collection of the contents of the Yosemite Trading Post when it closed decades ago, assembled by long-time Lee Vining residents.

The American West Collection. A group of exceptional large baskets from the founding family of one of America’s largest corporations.

Vinegar Library of Native American Art and History. Fabulous library of Smithsonian publications (c1900) and others, with beautiful and striking color illustrations of Native American art and life.


General Americana

Saloon and Advertising Collections. Bottles, signs, mirrors, trays, tokens, and an assortment of saloon collectibles.

Express and Railroad. Outstanding collection of express and railroad items, including original ticket punching devices from the Virginia and Truckee Railroad; rare stock certificates from Nevada rails; and, a group of material related to western rail financier Borax Smith, including material from the Tonopah and Tidewater RR. Also, original locks from Wells Fargo and Tonopah Tidewater handed down in a California agent’s family.

Mono-Inyo Posatal Cover Collection. A collection of rare and fascinating postal covers from the Mono-Inyo region, many with postmarks unlisted in Williams!

Adolph Sutro Collection. An original hand-signed petition for the tunnel and other rarities.

James King of William Collection. Original documents from the c1900 sale of part of his estate.

Assay documents from all over the West.

Nevadiana. Much more from the Maish Collection and others.

George Wingfield Collection. A small group of his personal items from the Spradling-Wingfield family.

Idahoiana. Fabulous collection of early Idaho documents from the late Lynn Langdon collection.

Mining Artifacts

Collections of candlesticks, scales, and many authentic artifacts mining equipment.
Preview
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday April 11, 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

Live Auction
Friday & Saturday
April 12-13, 2012
9am PDT starting time, both days

Location
Atlantis Casino & Resort
Grand Ballroom #4
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

Lot Pick Up
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday April 14th, 10am-1pm

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1853 Octagonal ¼ Dollar Breen-Gillio BG-101, Low Rarity 5, Die State III (rust and nose "broken," fr100 - 1853 Octagonal ¼ Dollar Breen-Gillio BG-101, Low Rarity 5, Die State III (rust and nose "broken," fr
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 The only octagonal quarter dollar issued by Joseph Brothers, the first firm to make California 25¢ and 50¢ gold pieces, according to ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to b********1 for (4,000.00 + 700.00BP) = 4,700.00
 
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Another BG-101, Low Rarity 5, also Die State III.101 - Another BG-101, Low Rarity 5, also Die State III.
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 This series is made of bright gold plated over a baser core, revealed on this specimen by the surface beginning to peel away on both sides. It is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b********1 for (500.00 + 87.50BP) = 587.50
 
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A third B101, Die State, Low Rarity 4 (extreme rust, nearly obscuring design) and equally rare.102 - A third B101, Die State, Low Rarity 4 (extreme rust, nearly obscuring design) and equally rare.
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Jack Totheroh accepted the challenge of collecting small California gold not only by die marriage (the BG number), but also by differences in the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b********1 for (650.00 + 113.75BP) = 763.75
 
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1853 octagonal ¼ Dollar, BG-102 Rarity 8, Die State III (rusty dies)103 - 1853 octagonal ¼ Dollar, BG-102 Rarity 8, Die State III (rusty dies)
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1853 Issued by Frontier, Deviercy Co., successor to Joseph Brothers’ coining business in 1853. Born in Tournus, Saône-et-Loire, France, Oct. 3...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to b********1 for (1,000.00 + 175.00BP) = 1,175.00
 
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1854 octagonal ¼ Dollar BG-104, Rarity 4104 - 1854 octagonal ¼ Dollar BG-104, Rarity 4
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 By Frontier, Deviercy Co. Same obverse as previous, simplified reverse with DOLLAR in straight line, though letter spacing is a little irregular
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********1 for (650.00 + 113.75BP) = 763.75
 
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1854 octagonal ¼ Dollar BG-105, Rarity 3, Die State I105 - 1854 octagonal ¼ Dollar BG-105, Rarity 3, Die State I
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 Also by Frontier, Deviercy Co. Similar design, but with 5 obverse stars. A beautiful example, obverse reflective; mottled toning on reverse. PCG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 650.00
Sold to b********1 for (475.00 + 83.13BP) = 558.13
 
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Another BG-105, Rarity 3, also Die State I106 - Another BG-105, Rarity 3, also Die State I
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 Jack Totheroh probably noticed slight differences between this and the preceding lot. Prooflike Brilliant Uncirculated. Certified as PCGS MS63. E
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 650.00
Sold to b********1 for (550.00 + 96.25BP) = 646.25
 
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1855/4 octagonal ¼ Dollar BG-106, Die State II (rusty obverse die) Breen-Gillio Plate Coin107 - 1855/4 octagonal ¼ Dollar BG-106, Die State II (rusty obverse die) Breen-Gillio Plate Coin
Holabird-Kagin Americana
c1855 By Frontier, Deviercy Co. Same head, but back to 4 stars/reverse of previous, reground and repunched, with date altered to 1855--indicating it
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to b********1 for (600.00 + 105.00BP) = 705.00
 
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Another BG-106, Rarity 3 with advanced Die State II (both dies rusty)108 - Another BG-106, Rarity 3 with advanced Die State II (both dies rusty)
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1855 With linear marks on reverse, apparently from rolling of planchet strip. Prooflike Brilliant Uncirculated, with attractive reddish toning on obve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to R****u for (600.00 + 105.00BP) = 705.00
 
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1856 FD octagonal ¼ Dollar BG-107, Low Rarity 4, Die State I109 - 1856 FD octagonal ¼ Dollar BG-107, Low Rarity 4, Die State I
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1856 For the first time on ¼ Dollars, Frontier, Deviercy Co. took credit for their coins by adding the initials FD to Miss Liberty’s coronet, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b********1 for (800.00 + 140.00BP) = 940.00
 
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Another BG-1 Low Rarity 4, but Die State IV (drastically repolished, making the 5 look like a 6, but110 - Another BG-1 Low Rarity 4, but Die State IV (drastically repolished, making the 5 look like a 6, but
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1856 Prooflike Brilliant Uncirculated, fresh and flashy! PCGS MS63. Serial# 26703028 Totheroh Collection HKA#63320
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b********1 for (850.00 + 148.75BP) = 998.75
 
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1854 octagonal ¼ Dol., BG-108, Low Rarity 4111 - 1854 octagonal ¼ Dol., BG-108, Low Rarity 4
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 By Antoine Louis Nouizillet, another major issuer of small California gold coins from 1852 to 1858. He is first listed in the San Francisco city
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to b********1 for (1,700.00 + 297.50BP) = 1,997.50
 
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Another example of BG-108, Low Rarity 4112 - Another example of BG-108, Low Rarity 4
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 With die breaks progressing to connect DO in DOL. Light reddish toning with bluish highlights. PCGS AU55. Serial# 06351314 Totheroh Collection H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to b********1 for (750.00 + 131.25BP) = 881.25
 
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A third BG-108, Low Rarity 4113 - A third BG-108, Low Rarity 4
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 With die breaks more advanced (DOL connected at base). Highly lustrous. PCGS MS61. Serial# 26703029 Totheroh Collection HKA#63323
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to b********1 for (1,050.00 + 183.75BP) = 1,233.75
 
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1854 octagonal ¼ Dollar, BG-109 High Rarity 5114 - 1854 octagonal ¼ Dollar, BG-109 High Rarity 5
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1854 By Nouizillet; same obverse, new reverse die with DOLLAR spelled out. Scarce (High Rarity 5 in Breen-Gillio, though Jack Totheroh felt that this
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to b********1 for (1,100.00 + 192.50BP) = 1,292.50
 
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1855 octagonal ¼ Dollar, BG-110, Hight Rarity 4, Die State III115 - 1855 octagonal ¼ Dollar, BG-110, Hight Rarity 4, Die State III
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1855 Nouizillet made new dies for both sides of this variety, advancing to 12 stars around the head. Needle-sharp, highly polished Prooflike Brilliant
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to b********1 for (1,050.00 + 183.75BP) = 1,233.75
 
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A second BG-110, High Rarity 4, apparently also Die State III116 - A second BG-110, High Rarity 4, apparently also Die State III
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1855 Dark toning, giving it a matte finish, and not as sharply struck as previous lot. PCGS MS63. Serial# 26703033 Totheroh Collection HKA#63328
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to b********1 for (1,150.00 + 201.25BP) = 1,351.25
 
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1856 octagonal ¼ Dollar, BG-111, Rarity 3, Die State I117 - 1856 octagonal ¼ Dollar, BG-111, Rarity 3, Die State I
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1856 An original issue, certainly minted in 1856. When the S.S. Central America sank Sept. 12, 1857 (passengers boarded the S.S. Sonora in San Francis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b********1 for (1,500.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,762.50
 
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A second example of BG-111, Rarity 3, Die State III (drastically repolished to remove clash marks, n118 - A second example of BG-111, Rarity 3, Die State III (drastically repolished to remove clash marks, n
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1856 Very shiny. PCGS Genuine (Cleaning -- UNC Details). Serial# 26703035 Totheroh Collection HKA#63330
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********1 for (1,150.00 + 201.25BP) = 1,351.25
 
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Another BG-111, Rarity 3, Die State VIII (further repolished on reverse; bow ends fragmented, bridge119 - Another BG-111, Rarity 3, Die State VIII (further repolished on reverse; bow ends fragmented, bridge
Holabird-Kagin Americana
c1858-60 This and the next are probably restrikes of the 1858-1860 period. Prooflike Brilliant Uncirculated, few tiny marks. PCGS MS62. Serial# 267030
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b********1 for (1,350.00 + 236.25BP) = 1,586.25
 
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