2013 April Treasures & Tribes Auction

Auction Details

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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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $1 Anti-Bank616 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $1 Anti-Bank
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Jan. 4, 1837 Nyholm 8 Rust 12 A second example of a Kirtland $1 Anti-Banking note is offered here. Another note with the signature combination less co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 4***4 for (3,100.00 + 542.50BP) = 3,642.50
 
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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $1617 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $1
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Jan. 4, 1837 Nyholm 34, Unlisted in Rust S/n 2961 "Anti-Banking and Counter-Signed" What can be said about this note? Just about everythin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35,000.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to r******c for (35,000.00 + 6,125.00BP) = 41,125.00
 
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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $2 Anti-Banking618 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $2 Anti-Banking
Holabird-Kagin Americana
jan. 4, 1837 Nyholm 11 Rust 13 S/n 1087 A very rare $2 note which has been modified with the Anti-Banking stamps. Nyholm’s census estimates 12-15 know
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to 9*****H for (7,000.00 + 1,225.00BP) = 8,225.00
 
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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $3 Anti-Banking619 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $3 Anti-Banking
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Jan. 4, 1837 Nyholm 10 Rust 14 S/n 39 A very rare Anti-Banking modified note which is a strong Fine condition with no problems to note. You have a cha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to 8***8 for (9,000.00 + 1,575.00BP) = 10,575.00
 
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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $5620 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $5
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Mar. 1, 1837 Nyholm 3 Rust 7 S/n 1249 Kirtland $5’s are the most frequently encountered denomination and there are several nice examples in this sale.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to k********n.. for (2,900.00 + 507.50BP) = 3,407.50
 
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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $5621 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $5
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Feb. 7, 1837 Nyholm 3 Rust 8 S/n 1238 This is one of the finest Kirtland $5’s in this auction. Grade is AU as there are no discernible folds. There ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,700.00 - 4,700.00
Sold to 4***4 for (3,100.00 + 542.50BP) = 3,642.50
 
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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $5 Remainder/Proof622 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $5 Remainder/Proof
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Not listed in Nyholm or Rust. There is a similar $10 listed in Nyholm and these Remainder/Proofs are known for multiple denominations and sheets. Also
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to k********n.. for (2,500.00 + 437.50BP) = 2,937.50
 
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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $5 Countersigned623 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $5 Countersigned
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Mar. 21, 1837 Nyholm 8 Rust 12 S/n 1442 Countersigned and re-issued in Salt Lake City. Original date of Mar. 21, 1837 Kirtland counter-signed notes ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 11,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to 4***4 for (11,500.00 + 2,012.50BP) = 13,512.50
 
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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $10624 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $10
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Mar. 8, 1837 Nyholm 3 Rust 8 S/n 1865 A nice VF example of the second most seen Kirtland denomination. Slight soiling subdues some of the brightness o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to k********n.. for (2,300.00 + 402.50BP) = 2,702.50
 
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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $10625 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $10
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Mar. 1, 1837 Nyholm 3 Rust 8 S/n 1587 A very nice example of another Kirtland $10. While technically a choice VF+ many would grade this not EF. The pa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,700.00 - 4,700.00
Sold to 4***4 for (3,200.00 + 560.00BP) = 3,760.00
 
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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $20626 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $20
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Feb. 10, 1837 Nyholm 4 Rust 9 S/n 4 Rarely are two Kirtland $20 offered in the same sale. A VF+ example is present here for your examination. The high
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to 4***4 for (7,250.00 + 1,268.75BP) = 8,518.75
 
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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $50627 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $50
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Feb 20, 1837 Nyholm 4 Rust 10 S/n 20 A very seldom offered Kirtland $50 dollar is offered here. Kirtland $50 may be the rarest denomination and this
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to 4***4 for (7,750.00 + 1,356.25BP) = 9,106.25
 
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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $100628 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $100
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Feb. 10, 1837 Nyholm 4 Rust 11 S/n 72 Although not quite as rare as the $50 the Kirtland $100 being the highest denomination, is in constant demand. R
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to 4***4 for (14,000.00 + 2,450.00BP) = 16,450.00
 
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Holabird-Kagin Americana
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Start Price : 0.00
 
 
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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $50/$100 Un-Cut Sheet Remainder/Proof630 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $50/$100 Un-Cut Sheet Remainder/Proof
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Not listed in Nyholm or Rust. There are four different sheets of Kirtland Banknotes known and/or issued. Research by D. Nyholm has compared all known
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to r******c for (17,000.00 + 2,975.00BP) = 19,975.00
 
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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $1-$1-$2-$3 Un-Cut Sheet631 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $1-$1-$2-$3 Un-Cut Sheet
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Uncut sheets of Kirtland currency are rarely offered and those that are usually are offered privately. The sheets offered here are the first to appear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to f*******d for (14,000.00 + 2,450.00BP) = 16,450.00
 
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OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $5-$5-$5-$10 Un-Cut Sheet632 - OH, Kirtland--The Kirtland Safety Society Bank $5-$5-$5-$10 Un-Cut Sheet
Holabird-Kagin Americana
The 5-5-510 sheet is far rarer than the 1-1-2-3 sheet. Estimates are that only a handful of these sheets exist and one may have never been seen at auc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to r******c for (18,000.00 + 3,150.00BP) = 21,150.00
 
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UT, Salt Lake City--Deseret Currency Association $1633 - UT, Salt Lake City--Deseret Currency Association $1
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Nyholm 107, Unlisted in Rust S/n 2396 A very rare Deseret Currency Association $1 note is offered here for the first time in several years. In D. Nyho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to r******c for (12,500.00 + 2,187.50BP) = 14,687.50
 
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UT, Salt Lake City--Deseret Currency Association $1 Type 2634 - UT, Salt Lake City--Deseret Currency Association $1 Type 2
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Nyholm 110 Rust 95 This is an outstanding note in very choice VF condition. There are three vertical folds which are not deep or offensive which keeps
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to f*******d for (2,700.00 + 472.50BP) = 3,172.50
 
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UT, Salt Lake City--Deseret Currency Association Type 2635 - UT, Salt Lake City--Deseret Currency Association Type 2
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Nyholm 110 Rust 96 A beautiful specimen of the Deseret Currency $2 note. Technically a choice VF++ however the folds are so minor that many could easi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to 8***6 for (3,500.00 + 612.50BP) = 4,112.50
 
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