2013 April Treasures & Tribes Auction

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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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CA, San Francisco--1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition So-Called Dollar576 - CA, San Francisco--1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition So-Called Dollar
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1915 HK-422 P.P.I.E. 1915 Type II. VF Guilt. HKA#62753
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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CA, San Francisco--PPIE Souvenir Pennies577 - CA, San Francisco--PPIE Souvenir Pennies
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Lot of 3 from the 1915 exposition: 1) Panama-Pacific Exposition copper souvenir penny, 40mm, extremely fine; 2) Indian Head, 45mm copper, extremely fi
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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CO, Denver--Pedley Ryan Dollar578 - CO, Denver--Pedley Ryan Dollar
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1933 HK-825, Type IV, silver, 38mm, R-5. AU-Unc with patina. Hibler Kappen reports not more than 500 issued, beginning January 7, 1933. HKA#62326
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to F*******d for (160.00 + 28.00BP) = 188.00
 
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Encased Penny Collection579 - Encased Penny Collection
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Remarkable collection of 124 encased pennies, mostly Brilliant Uncirculated, and 2 encased mercury dimes. All sections of the country are represented,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 9***8 for (250.00 + 43.75BP) = 293.75
 
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Enameled Hawaiian Coin Fob580 - Enameled Hawaiian Coin Fob
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Unique 3 coin fob with 1883 Hawaiian dime, quarter and half dollar of King Kalakaua. The royal blue enamel is bright and brilliant. HKA#62428
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******b for (225.00 + 39.38BP) = 264.38
 
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HIHawaiian Coin Fob581 - HIHawaiian Coin Fob
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1883 Hawaiian dime, quarter and half dollar topped with a crown and a clasp for your pocket watch. HKA#62442
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Estimate : 250.00 - 750.00
Sold to 9****b for (190.00 + 33.25BP) = 223.25
 
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NYByrneore Gold Token582 - NYByrneore Gold Token
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1859 Obv.: Eleanor Rugg Byrne (portrait); Rev.: Byrneore / Gold / 1859. Struck by George H. Lovett of New York City, only 72 were made on copper, bras
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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CO, Victor-Teller County-Independence Mine Token583 - CO, Victor-Teller County-Independence Mine Token
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1993 Obv.: Victor City of Mines / (pictorial of the Independence Mine) / 1893-1993 / No. 534; rev.: Jos. Leshers Referendum Souvenir / 1 oz. Coin / si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***1 for (75.00 + 13.13BP) = 88.13
 
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CACalifornia Agricultural Medal584 - CACalifornia Agricultural Medal
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1904 Obv.: Great Seal of California; Rev.: Awarded by / The California State / Agricultural Society / To / Thos. Waite / Sacramento Princess / 2nd bes
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
 
 
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NV1889 Nevada State Agricultural Society Medal585 - NV1889 Nevada State Agricultural Society Medal
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The Nevada State Agricultural Society was formed through in the late 19th century with the first fair being held in Reno in October of 1885. The exhib
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to a****1 for (700.00 + 122.50BP) = 822.50
 
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NVNevada Silver Medals586 - NVNevada Silver Medals
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This is a lot of 8. 1) Nevada Centennial 1864-1964. 2) 1964 Nevada Centennial Carson City. 3) Nevada Centennial "Battle Born." 4) 1969 Elk...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********1 for (170.00 + 29.75BP) = 199.75
 
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NV, Goldfield-Esmeralda County-Gans-Nelson Boxing Match Token587 - NV, Goldfield-Esmeralda County-Gans-Nelson Boxing Match Token
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1906 Pictorial token depicting the Gans-Nelson fight held in Goldfield September 3, 1906. Reverse: The Del Monte / Goldfield / Knapp Revere. NGC XF45
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to d********t for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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NV, Las Vegas-Clark County-Franklin Mint Nevada Casino Silver Coins588 - NV, Las Vegas-Clark County-Franklin Mint Nevada Casino Silver Coins
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1966 Lot of 67 silver clad Franklin Mint Casino Tokens. In 1966, when this set was issued, a complete set was 72 coins. The total amount of silver con
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Estimate : 650.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 9***3 for (325.00 + 56.88BP) = 381.88
 
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Rare Havana Cigar Label589 - Rare Havana Cigar Label
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1851 It is an outer box label, mint condition, in an octagonal shape. This The Slug Brand Havana label features the graphics of the famous octagonal U
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t********n.. for (425.00 + 74.38BP) = 499.38
 
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Shipwreck Treasure Coins590 - Shipwreck Treasure Coins
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1622-1809 Lot of 5 coins from The Hollandia (1743-Ducaton), Admiral Gardener (1809-Copper Coin), Bredenhof (1753-Dutch Doit), Spanish Fleet (1715-Half
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to b********1 for (1,500.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,762.50
 
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1811 Half Cent Normal Date, EF Details591 - 1811 Half Cent Normal Date, EF Details
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1811 Although this coin exhibits light corrosion on both the obvers and reverse it is even with no discoloration or pitting. The 1811 date boasts the
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to n*****n for (500.00 + 87.50BP) = 587.50
 
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1936 Lincoln Cent Brilliant Proof / PF63BN NGC592 - 1936 Lincoln Cent Brilliant Proof / PF63BN NGC
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1936 A very attractive brown with almost dark rose toning of the Brilliant proof cent. HKA#63477
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to n*****n for (225.00 + 39.38BP) = 264.38
 
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1936 Lincoln Cent Satin Proof / Proof Details NGC593 - 1936 Lincoln Cent Satin Proof / Proof Details NGC
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1936 A satin proof from the first year of resumed proof coinage. Noted on the holder ‘Altered Color’ however still a very attractive example. HKA#6
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*****n for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
 
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1889 Three Cent Nickel PF67 NGC594 - 1889 Three Cent Nickel PF67 NGC
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1889 A very high end 3c coin, which although not noted on the holder, could easily grade ‘Cameo.’ A beautiful coin which is virtually un-improvable an
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Start Price : 850.00 | Estimate : 1,700.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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1867 Five Cent, Judd-570 R.5 PF64 NGC595 - 1867 Five Cent, Judd-570 R.5 PF64 NGC
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1867 Obverse similar to that used on copper nickel 3c coins while the reverse a simple numeral 5 with cents below surrounded by a wreath. In God We Tr
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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