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Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3800 S Virginia St, Reno, Nevada, 89502, United States In Person PreviewPreview is available at our Reno office located at 3555 Airway Drive Suite #309 by appointment onl...

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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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NY, New York City--Elder Seventy-Third Public Sale Catalog338 - NY, New York City--Elder Seventy-Third Public Sale Catalog
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1913 This 6 x 9 cream paper bound book is the Catalogue of the Seventy-Third Public Sale/ Rare Coins, Paper Money, Etc. and the sale ran on Friday, Ja
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NY, New York City--Malcolm N. Jackson Collection Catalog and Photo Plates339 - NY, New York City--Malcolm N. Jackson Collection Catalog and Photo Plates
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1913 This lot includes one full catalog and a set of photo plates. 1) The Malcolm N Jackson Collection of United States Coins to be Sold at Auction Ma
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Private Gold Coinage of California, 1849-55340 - Private Gold Coinage of California, 1849-55
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1913, 1981 Lot of 2: Private Gold Coinage of California, 1849-55 Its History and Its Issues by Edgar H. Adams, 1913, hardbound, 112 pages, excellent c
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PA, Philadelphia--S.H. Chapman Catalog of William F. Gable Collection341 - PA, Philadelphia--S.H. Chapman Catalog of William F. Gable Collection
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1914 A 9.5 x 12.25 white covered Collection/ of/ Gold, Silver and Copper/ Coins/ of the/ United States/ of/ William F. Gable, Esq./ Catalogued by/ S.
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TX, Fort Worth--Large B. Max Mehl Catalog of B.W. Smith Collection342 - TX, Fort Worth--Large B. Max Mehl Catalog of B.W. Smith Collection
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1915 This 8 x 11 paper bound catalog is from The Magnificent and Valuable Collection of Rare United States and Pioneer Gold, Silver, and Copper Coins
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PA, Philadelphia--Chapman Catalog of W. S. Sisson and L. H. Fahnestock Collections343 - PA, Philadelphia--Chapman Catalog of W. S. Sisson and L. H. Fahnestock Collections
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1916 This 6 x 9 white bound book is the Catalogue/ of the/ Collection of/ Coins and Medals/ of the Late/ W. S. Sisson/ and the Late/ L. H. Fahnestock/
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PA, Philadelphia--Chapman Catalog of Hon. George H. Lewis Collection344 - PA, Philadelphia--Chapman Catalog of Hon. George H. Lewis Collection
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1916 This 6 x 9 white bound book is the Catalogue/ of the/ Collection of/ United States Coins/ of the Late/ Hon. George H. Lewis/ Catalogued by/ Henry
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PA, Philadelphia--Chapman Catalog and Other Catalog Facsimiles345 - PA, Philadelphia--Chapman Catalog and Other Catalog Facsimiles
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1916 This lot contains one 1916 Chapman catalog, and eight different photocopies of early catalogs. 1) This complete Chapman volume is the Catalog of
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CACalifornia Financial and Banking Books346 - CACalifornia Financial and Banking Books
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1916, 1969, 1999 This is a lot of 4 items. 1) FINANCIAL CALIFORNIA: AN HISTORICAL REVIEW OF THE BEGINNINGS AND PROGRESS OF BANKING IN THE STATE. By Le
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TX, Fort Worth--B. Max Mehl Catalog of Truax and Alenius347 - TX, Fort Worth--B. Max Mehl Catalog of Truax and Alenius
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1917 This 6 x 9 paper bound booklet is the Catalogue of the Collections of Rare United States and Foreign Coins of Judge John A. Truax and Mr. G. A. A
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TX, Fort Worth--B. Max Mehl Catalog of Granberg, Newcomer, and Pray Collections348 - TX, Fort Worth--B. Max Mehl Catalog of Granberg, Newcomer, and Pray Collections
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1919 This 6 x 9 paper bound catalog is from the Auction Sale: Coins, Medals United States and Foreign. Properties of Mr. H.O. Granberg, Mr. Waldo Newc
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PA, Philadelphia--Chapman Catalog of Ancient and Modern Coins349 - PA, Philadelphia--Chapman Catalog of Ancient and Modern Coins
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1919 This 6 x 9 white bound book is the Catalogue/ of a varied collection of/ Ancient and Modern/ Coins/ Catalogued by/ Henry Chapman/ Numismatist. Th
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NY, New York City--Lyman H. Low Sale Catalog 204350 - NY, New York City--Lyman H. Low Sale Catalog 204
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1921 This 6 x 9 blue paper bound booklet is Public Auction Sale of Coins/ US. Mint Series of Gold Silver and Copper Coins Medals and Proof Sets Paper
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TX, Fort Worth--Large B. Max Mehl Catalog of Hon. James H. Manning Collection351 - TX, Fort Worth--Large B. Max Mehl Catalog of Hon. James H. Manning Collection
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1921 This 8 x 11 green paper bound catalog is from the Auction Sale: The Collection of Hon. James H. Manning, Albany, New York. This auction was held
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TX, Fort Worth--B. Max Mehl Catalog of Rawson, Yoanna, and Strasser352 - TX, Fort Worth--B. Max Mehl Catalog of Rawson, Yoanna, and Strasser
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1922 This 6 x 9 paper bound catalog is from the Auction Sale of Rare Coins of the World. Collections Formed by H. E. Rawson, Dr. A. de Yoanna, and Dav
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NY, New York City--Thomas Elder Catalog of Armstrong, Chase, and Other Collections353 - NY, New York City--Thomas Elder Catalog of Armstrong, Chase, and Other Collections
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1922 This 6 x 9 brown paper bound catalog is from the Public Auction Sale: Rare Coins, Medals, Tokens, Paper Money, Gems, Jewelry, Curios, Postage Sta
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PA, Philadelphia--Chapman Catalog of A.C. Nygren Collection Pioneer Gold Coins354 - PA, Philadelphia--Chapman Catalog of A.C. Nygren Collection Pioneer Gold Coins
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1924 This 6 x 9 white bound booklet by Chapman is the Catalogue of the Collection of Pioneer Gold Coins formed by the Late A. C. Nygren. The sale was
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NY, New York City--Thomas Elder Catalog of O'Rourke, Emmerson, Garnich, Hyde, Zellner, Jenkins and H355 - NY, New York City--Thomas Elder Catalog of O'Rourke, Emmerson, Garnich, Hyde, Zellner, Jenkins and H
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1927 This 6 x 9 red paper bound catalog is from the Public Auction Sale: Rare Coins, Medals, Tokens, Paper Money, Curios, Gems, etc. The O`Rourke, Emm
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TX, Fort Worth--B. Max Mehl Catalog of Titus, Johnson, and Reamer Collections356 - TX, Fort Worth--B. Max Mehl Catalog of Titus, Johnson, and Reamer Collections
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1928 This 6 x 9 paper bound catalog is from Auction Sale: the Numismatic Collections of Mr. W. A. Titus, Mr. Leonard H. Johnson, and the Late W.D. Rea
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NY, New York City--Thomas Elder Catalog of R.H. Underhill Collection357 - NY, New York City--Thomas Elder Catalog of R.H. Underhill Collection
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1929 This 6 x 9 light brown paper bound catalog is from the Public Auction Sale: Rare Coins, Medals, Tokens, Paper Money, Curios, etc. Of R. H., Under
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