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"Collector's Pot of Gold" Americana Auction (March 2023 Timed Sale)

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Auction Details

Welcome to our special March 2023 timed sale, the Collector's Pot of Gold Auction!

This two-day timed sale has over 1,300 lots in over 10 collecting categories incl. Mining, Bottles, Numismatics, Sports, Stocks, Philatelic, Art, and General Americana.

It is a mix of old and new material, with an emphasis on lower priced/entry-level lots and larger groups ideal for dealers.

And to celebrate the St. Patrick's Day weekend, we've decided to open EVERY LOT at just $10! It's your "lucky" day!!!

Starting at $10 does not mean the collectibles are cheap, common or unwanted. What it does represent is a following of the world-wide numismatic market, and that of our rarities auctions, of letting the bidder and collector set the prices. If the lots start cheap, then all it takes is your bid. We have so many thousands of collectors that we hope all find things to their liking. This format is the future, and we know you’ll have fun with it!

All of these lots come to us from major collections. Many of these items were offered previously, and may have been “missed” by collectors who focused on items of greater interest at the time. This sale allows for spotting these missed rarities. Also, just because an item may be less expensive, does not mean it is not rare. We offer here many “one of a kind” pieces – but the value is up to you.

This is a timed auction, so there will be no live auctioneer or audio/video feed. You can bid now up to the day each session closes. On the 18th and 19th, you will be able to log into a virtual console and bid live, just like normal. Each lot will open with an automatic timer that is reset with each live bid. Once the bidding stops and the timer runs out, the auction advances to the next lot.

We're sure you'll find something perfect for your collection or dealer inventory. And at a $10 start price, we expect you to bid early and bid often!

Thanks for your continued interest and bids in our sales!
--THE HOLABIRD TEAM



Auction Schedule

Saturday, March 18th, 2023, Lots 1000-1676
General Americana (1000-1621)
Geo. Sort.
Misc. Categories incl. Transportation, Books, Toys
Bottles (1622-1676)

Sunday, March 19th, 2023, Lots 2000-2623
Art (2000-2130)
Sports (2131-2173)
Philatelic (2174-2268)
Mining (2269-2321)
Stocks (2322-2513)
Numismatics (2514-2623)
SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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Collection of Advertising Covers [161461]2250Collection of Advertising Covers [161461]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Fabulous Rumpel ëThe Old Reliable' wagon, 1909; Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show with Native American pictorial; Color Pepsi Col...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********n for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
Columbian Expo Stamps on Covers, [163933]2251Columbian Expo Stamps on Covers, [163933]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 covers with Columbian Expo stamps with US and international destinations. Includes a variety of covers-special delivery, postal stationery varieties
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****2 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
Double Rate Registered Cover [163938]2252Double Rate Registered Cover [163938]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 163 and 148. 15 cent orange registered and red 6 cents. To New York, c. 1870. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary B
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Early Postal Covers [162894]2253Early Postal Covers [162894]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three early manuscripts: 1809 Georgetown postmark; 1813 Franktown to Louisville; 1836 Mobile Alabama blue CDS private mail manuscript to New York. Da
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
Exposition, Air Mail, Special Delivery Collection [161452]2254Exposition, Air Mail, Special Delivery Collection [161452]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fun group of eight. 1) Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. Five exposition stamps front and back. 2) 10 cent 1938 airmail stamp. From Squibb & S...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to e*****2 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Large Group of Rest of U. S. Covers [162870]2255Large Group of Rest of U. S. Covers [162870]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 72. Includes: 1) Advertising cover of NM Martin, grocer, Petersburg, N. H. 2) Stampless Letter Sheet from New York. 3) Jefferson City advertisin
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to K**********7 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Postal History Collection; Rhodes Island, Delaware, Maine, etc. [161462]2256Postal History Collection; Rhodes Island, Delaware, Maine, etc. [161462]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) December 1860, Baltimore. Note on steamer and gold activity (beginning of Civil war!). 2-4) Covers with postmarks as cancels: Wilmington Delaware,
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*********g for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
U35 Covers to Germany, 2 [163942]2257U35 Covers to Germany, 2 [163942]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
U35 covers to Germany, c. 1870's or later. New York to Eisenach Germany with 3 cent green, 1 cent blue and 1 cent postal stationery, Eisenach ba...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to m******a for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
US Covers Bound For Europe, 2 [163934]2258US Covers Bound For Europe, 2 [163934]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 US covers bound for Western Europe c. 1880's. New York to Geneve with 2 cent and one cent stamps on 2 cent postal stationery, Geneva and Ambul...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m****y for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
US to Western Europe Cover Group, 4 [163935]2259US to Western Europe Cover Group, 4 [163935]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 US covers bound for Western Europe c. 1880's. Middleborough, MA to Turkey with violet 12 cents. Philadelphia to Germany with blue 1 cent and g...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m******a for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
Zeppelin Flight Cover, 1933 [161465]2260Zeppelin Flight Cover, 1933 [161465]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This cover has a lot going for it. Chicago 1933 circular postmark. 5c air mail entire with a 3c U. S. postage stamp and a 50c U. S. A Century of Progr
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Floral First Cancels on Artists Proofs by Rosenberg [163292]2261Floral First Cancels on Artists Proofs by Rosenberg [163292]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1978 First Day cancels on Poetry of Roses 15c stamps by Kristin Rosenberg in nice binder edition. 9x6.25". Date: Country (if not USA): ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to M********9 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
United Nations First Day Covers Collection [163832]2262United Nations First Day Covers Collection [163832]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 190 UN first day covers in 2 binders. c. 1970's. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Collection
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M********9 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Domestic Cover Group, 2 [163936]2263Domestic Cover Group, 2 [163936]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 domestic covers. 1882 A45 Milwaukee to Orwell NJ. 1875 written in ink Orange 2 cent pair, Philadelphia to Gettysburg, PA. Date: Country (if not U
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to m****y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Silver Plume Postcards with Autograph Book [161445]2264Silver Plume Postcards with Autograph Book [161445]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. Two postcards: Silver Plume overview (pub. By Campagnola) and distant canyon view. Silver Plume autograph book is half full. Dated 1884
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Buckhorn Nevada Postcard [143481]2265Buckhorn Nevada Postcard [143481]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes a short history of area. Issued to and short biography of Edna Isaac (addressee) of Cortez, Nevada. Rarity-5. Issues include crease through p
Estimate : 40.00 - 70.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Oklahoma Postcard Collection [162628]2266Oklahoma Postcard Collection [162628]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20. Mostly Ponca. Real photo cards include Ponca Military Academy, Ponca City aerial view, Bretts Implement store of Ponca, Grand Avenue Ponca
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****d for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Oregon Railroad and Auto RPC's, 3 [161729]2267Oregon Railroad and Auto RPC's, 3 [161729]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Oregon railroad RPC's including Rockaway station. Automotive RPC in Ashland. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ontario City: Provenan...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****d for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Album of Vintage RPC's [163391]2268Album of Vintage RPC's [163391]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Album that once held cabinet cards now has about 30 RPC's of people. Cards are mostly unlabeled, album made in Germany. Date: Country (if not...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to R*****s for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Polished Quartz Crystals, 6 [163114]2269Polished Quartz Crystals, 6 [163114]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 smaller polished quartz crystals. 1.25x.75"-2.5x2". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to y******1 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Polished Stones and Agates [163112]2270Polished Stones and Agates [163112]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Polished stones and agates, about 5.8 lbs. 7 lb. polished cut display piece, could be used as a single bookend. Date: Country (if not USA): State
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to t********f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Polished Fossil Dishes with 3D Fossils, 3 [160644]2271Polished Fossil Dishes with 3D Fossils, 3 [160644]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 oval 9x6.5" polished fossil plates with 3D fossils on the center edge. Nice presentation plates for entertaining. Date: Country (if not US...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to y******1 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Polished Fossil Vases and Keepsake Boxes, 4 [160645]2272Polished Fossil Vases and Keepsake Boxes, 4 [160645]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 polished fossil vases 8.5x3.75", .5" base chip, and 6.75x3.5" with 1.75" missing lip and 1.75" lip crack, base chips. 2 p...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to M********9 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Colorado Aquamarine Specimen [163043]2273Colorado Aquamarine Specimen [163043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mt. Antero aquamarine, .75x1/8". Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Collection
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to M********9 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
USGS Alaska Map, 1914 [157899]2274USGS Alaska Map, 1914 [157899]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reconnaissance Map of the Middle Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon Region, Alaska. This map is Plate I of the U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 578 issued in 19
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Mining Correspondence [115210]2275Mining Correspondence [115210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Correspondence from J.D. Gardner Mining Co., Wickenburg Arizona between March 24, 1930 and May 9, 1930 reflects the increase in shares. Buckskin Mini
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Arizona: Its Resources and Prospects 1865 [125495]2276Arizona: Its Resources and Prospects 1865 [125495]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1968 reprint of 1865 Arizona letter to the Editor of the New York Tribune by Hon. Richard C. McCormick. He outlines the advantage of the counties and
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Grass Valley Mining District Map, c. 1890s [157891]2277Grass Valley Mining District Map, c. 1890s [157891]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map of the Grass Valley Mining District, Nevada County, California, Showing the Locations of the Principal Mines Compiled for the State Mining Bureau
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to u********y.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Lecompton Mine & Mill Architectural Drawing [158400]2278Lecompton Mine & Mill Architectural Drawing [158400]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lecompton Mine & Mill at Grass Valley, CA Kit Proposal by Simpson, 1978. The Lecompton was a famous mine with connections to George Hearst. Hear...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*****E for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Appraisal of a Mining Estate in Nevada County, 1856 [157704]2279Appraisal of a Mining Estate in Nevada County, 1856 [157704]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Appraisal of the estate of Andrew McCoy in San Juan, Nevada County, California. This estate involved mining properties and other assets in Nevada Coun
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Washington, Cal. Court Docs Sieze Grissel Properties, 1869 [128837]2280Washington, Cal. Court Docs Sieze Grissel Properties, 1869 [128837]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two court documents from Washington, California, writs of attachment to Conrad Grissel. regarding 8 lots and mining claims at Washington City, Nevada
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to u********y.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Mining Ephemera [112102]2281Mining Ephemera [112102]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirteen pieces of mining history including letters and assay receipts from mining companies throughout California: Grass Valley, Damascus, Angels Cam
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Geology of the Aspen Mining District, Colorado; 1898 [152848]2282Geology of the Aspen Mining District, Colorado; 1898 [152848]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Department of the Interior Monographs of the United States Geological Survey Volume XXXI. Printed by the Washington Government Printing Office in 1898
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to m****y for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Long Spout Oil Can [159928]2283Long Spout Oil Can [159928]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rusty oil can with long spout. 20.5x6". Made by Western Hardware, Leadville. Crooked spout, side dent. Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t*******d for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Idaho Bureau of Mines Reports, 29, 1924-39 [161984]2284Idaho Bureau of Mines Reports, 29, 1924-39 [161984]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
29 Idaho Bureau of Mines reports, c. 1924-39. Ore Deposits in the Tertiary Lava in the Salmon River Mountains, Portland Cement Materials, Mining Activ
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S****2 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Idaho Mining Ephemera Group [163379]2285Idaho Mining Ephemera Group [163379]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ore Settlement reports, assay, freight records from Northern Smelting and Refinement, c.1916 Date: Country (if not USA): State: Idaho City: Pr
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Mining Jaw Crusher Broadside, Chicago, c1890 [131017]2286Mining Jaw Crusher Broadside, Chicago, c1890 [131017]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Broadside advertises the Great Western Rock Breaker and ore crusher. The machine could be easily adjusted to crush fine or coarse. The crusher could w
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to u********y.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Butte Area Mining Ledgers, 6 [163263]2287Butte Area Mining Ledgers, 6 [163263]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Butte area mining ledgers. 1928 Stratton Mines, 1924 Anaconda Copper Mining, Stratton's Panhandle time book 1926-28 and 1926-33. 1903 unused l...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to a*********3 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
Deer Lodge Placer Mining Maps/Patents [50404]2288Deer Lodge Placer Mining Maps/Patents [50404]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pages with color map of claims. 1905 certified copies of an 1880 Plat for Robert S. Kelley and company's claims in Deer Lodge County. 13&quo...
Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to m****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Marysville Mine Letterheads (Approx. 90) [140437]2289Marysville Mine Letterheads (Approx. 90) [140437]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately ninety (90) letterheads connected with mines in the Marysville Mining District in Montana. Included letterheads are from The Rose Densmo
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to O*********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Kennett Mining Company 1897 Ore Receipt Book [163323]2290Kennett Mining Company 1897 Ore Receipt Book [163323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Receipt book for loads of ore being transported from the Kennett Mine to the Langry Mill. 9 1/2 x 3 inches. Weighed on Chicago Scale Company's U...
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to O*********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Empire Load Mining Booklet [163453]2291Empire Load Mining Booklet [163453]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Empire Lode mining claim in Deer Valley County booklet. Declaratory statement of discovery of, and claim to Quartz lode mining claim. 66pp. Date: C
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****a for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Mammoth Mining and Power Co. Inventory Ledger [163330]2292Mammoth Mining and Power Co. Inventory Ledger [163330]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ledger book of 100 pages with 75 pages of writing in pencil of the materials and hardware of the Mammoth Mining and Power Company, J. A. Flint, Receiv
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to u********y.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Montana Southern Mining Company Original Correspondence (250+) [140694]2293Montana Southern Mining Company Original Correspondence (250+) [140694]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Complete alphabetical file of original Montana Southern Mining Company business correspondence from 1938-39 between Mont. Southern MC and several diff
Estimate : 120.00 - 500.00
Sold to O*********n for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
Montana Stock Ledger-Copper King Mining Company [145359]2294Montana Stock Ledger-Copper King Mining Company [145359]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock ledger book, approx. 8.5 x 14 inches, recording the names of shareholders and the dates of their stock transactions. Earliest year found is 1900
Estimate : 80.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*********3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Bank of California Checks, 20 [162478]2295Bank of California Checks, 20 [162478]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 Bank of California checks with dual adhesive stamps, c. 1866. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Virginia City Prov
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to O*********n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Eureka County Report of Mine Production 2nd Q, 1874 [110187]2296Eureka County Report of Mine Production 2nd Q, 1874 [110187]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original report of mine proceeds. This report lists 27 producing mines in alpha order. Eureka Consolidated was the largest producer at $245,035. The R
Estimate : 80.00 - 250.00
Sold to u********y.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Goldfield Map, 1905 [163408]2297Goldfield Map, 1905 [163408]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map of Goldfield Mining District, 1905. Frank L Kreider & Bro. 15x16". Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Goldfield Pro...
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6*****b for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
Six Nevada Mining Booklets [144319]2298Six Nevada Mining Booklets [144319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Some Mining Districts of Northeastern California and Northwestern Nevada by Hill. Hardcover, rebound from soft cover. About 10 fold out color maps.
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Nevada and Great Basin Books (6) [86646]2299Nevada and Great Basin Books (6) [86646]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
USGS bulletin 612 The Overland Route-fair condition, Boom Towns of the Great Basin by Robertson, Mainstream of America by Stone, Ghost Town by Dane, b
Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50