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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NV, Goldfield-Esmeralda County-Goldfield Consolidated Mine Corporate Sealer1359 - NV, Goldfield-Esmeralda County-Goldfield Consolidated Mine Corporate Sealer
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George Wingfield`s lucrative gold mining operation was the Goldfield Consolidated Mines Expedition Company, incorporated March 31, 1917. This is the o
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9***8 for (500.00 + 97.50BP) = 597.50
 
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NV, Goldfield-Esmeralda County-Goldfield Fire Department Souvenir Book1360 - NV, Goldfield-Esmeralda County-Goldfield Fire Department Souvenir Book
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This illustrated souvenir book shows pictures of the fire department’s volunteers and is filled with pictorial advertisements showing many businesses
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9***8 for (550.00 + 107.25BP) = 657.25
 
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NV, Goldfield-Esmeralda County-Goldfield News Bound Volume1361 - NV, Goldfield-Esmeralda County-Goldfield News Bound Volume
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This is the complete 1907 second edition, hardbound, measuring 11 x 15." This publication is considered by Nevada historians to be perhaps the ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to c********e for (1,300.00 + 253.50BP) = 1,553.50
 
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NV, Goldfield-Esmeralda County-Nevada Mineral Empire Souvenir Booklet1362 - NV, Goldfield-Esmeralda County-Nevada Mineral Empire Souvenir Booklet
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This is a souvenir booklet that commemorates the American Mining Congress held in Goldfield, Nevada from September 27-October 2, 1909. Original boo
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to 9***8 for (500.00 + 97.50BP) = 597.50
 
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NV, Hornsilver-Esmeralda County-Hornsilver Post Office Receipt Register1363 - NV, Hornsilver-Esmeralda County-Hornsilver Post Office Receipt Register
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This is a money order receipt register from the Hornsilver, NV post office, dated November 12, 1912 to December 8, 1912. Book measures 14"x8.5&...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 6*****b for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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NV, Lander County--Betty O'Neal Mining Stock Certificate1364 - NV, Lander County--Betty O'Neal Mining Stock Certificate
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This is a stock certificate for 500 shares at $100 per, issued by the Betty O’Neal Mining Co. the company was incorporated in 1879 and is located in t
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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NV, Manhattan-Nye County-Manhattan Mining Town Panorama Photo1365 - NV, Manhattan-Nye County-Manhattan Mining Town Panorama Photo
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54 x 11 B W photo of what is thought to be the old mining town of Manhattan. This detailed photo shows the overall town, with businesses, homes, salo
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to n*******g for (1,600.00 + 312.00BP) = 1,912.00
 
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NV, Reno-Washoe County-Caughlin Ranch House Colorized Panorama1366 - NV, Reno-Washoe County-Caughlin Ranch House Colorized Panorama
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A framed colorized photograph under glass of the Crissie Caughlin Ranch House taken from the rear of the property at about where the West Plum Lane hi
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to e**o for (800.00 + 156.00BP) = 956.00
 
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NV, Reno-Washoe County-Glass Lantern Geology Slides Assortment1367 - NV, Reno-Washoe County-Glass Lantern Geology Slides Assortment
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Glass lantern slides, possibly from a UNR Geology class, as these were found in Reno. Approx. 350 slides, mostly from rural Nevada and the Comstock, g
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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NV, Reno-Washoe County-Glass Lantern Geology Slides Collection1368 - NV, Reno-Washoe County-Glass Lantern Geology Slides Collection
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Glass lantern slides, probably from UNR Geology class, as these were found in Reno. Approx. 500 slides, including such categories as Seismology earth
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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NV, Reno-Washoe County-Jack Johnson's Payday Photo1369 - NV, Reno-Washoe County-Jack Johnson's Payday Photo
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This is a photograph of downtown Reno on the day Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson collected his prize money for his victory in "The Fight of t...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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NV, Reno-Washoe County-Knights of Pythias Medal Assortment1370 - NV, Reno-Washoe County-Knights of Pythias Medal Assortment
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Lot of 19: amazing medals and ribbons from various lodge meetings and conventions, including the Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters ribbons. Some are qui
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to o****9 for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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NV, Reno-Washoe County-Mt. Rose Painting1371 - NV, Reno-Washoe County-Mt. Rose Painting
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This is an oil painting done, according to the signature, in 1929 by Thomas H. Grimm. According to Ancestry.com, Grimm was a Reno based lawyer, so, it
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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NV, Reno-Washoe County-Pre "Fight of the Century" Photograph1372 - NV, Reno-Washoe County-Pre "Fight of the Century" Photograph
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This is a photograph of downtown Reno on the day before heavyweight fighter Jack Johnson faced off against James J. Jeffries in "The Fight of t...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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NV, Reno-Washoe County-Reno Boxing Broadside1373 - NV, Reno-Washoe County-Reno Boxing Broadside
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This is a nice broadside, advertising a fight card for the Rialto Theatre in Reno on July 4, 1925. Featured bouts that night included Kid Magsambol (T
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to 9***1 for (550.00 + 107.25BP) = 657.25
 
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NV, Reno-Washoe County-Reno Horse Racing Broadside1374 - NV, Reno-Washoe County-Reno Horse Racing Broadside
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This is a very unique broadside advertising the July 1, 1926 horse races at the Nevada Transcontinental Highways Exposition, to celebrate the completi
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to j***d for (600.00 + 117.00BP) = 717.00
 
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NV, Reno-Washoe County-Spradling Estate Reno Gaming Memorabilia1375 - NV, Reno-Washoe County-Spradling Estate Reno Gaming Memorabilia
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This lot contains three items for collectors of Reno gaming ephemera. 1) A 12 x 14.5 ivory colored photo album with black pages and a gold embossed co
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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NV, Silver City-Lyon County-Nevada Territory Stock Certificate *Territorial*1376 - NV, Silver City-Lyon County-Nevada Territory Stock Certificate *Territorial*
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Capitol certificate for 10 shares of the Pride and Big Foot Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Co. Signed by J.M. Kennedy, secretary and Wm. H. Pride
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Estimate : 250.00 - 750.00
Sold to j******d for (225.00 + 43.88BP) = 268.88
 
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NV, Tonopah-Nye County-Tonopah Sewer Corporation Embossed Sealer1377 - NV, Tonopah-Nye County-Tonopah Sewer Corporation Embossed Sealer
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From the Wingfield estate comes this original corporate sealer. The embossment reads "Tonopah Sewer Corporation. Incorporated December 1936. Un...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********e for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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NV, Virginia-Storey County-Knights of Pythias Ribbon1378 - NV, Virginia-Storey County-Knights of Pythias Ribbon
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Black rosette with silver helmeted knight and shield in center. FCB on shield. White satin ribbon with F.C.B. / Triumph / Lodge / No.11 / K.P. / Virgi
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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