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"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)

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Day 1, October 31st, 2025 (Lots 1000-1632)
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1000-1632)
Mining feat. McDonald Collection (1000-1526)
Railroad (1527-1580)
Misc. Categories incl. Banking, Government, Express (1581-1632)

Day 2, November 1st, 2025 (Lots 2000-2575)
Art feat. Dan Muller Western Collection (Lots 2000-2040)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2041-2192)
Minerals & Fossils (2193-2310)
Mining Ephemera & Artifacts (2311-2575)

Day 3, November 2nd, 2025 (Lots 3000-3579)
Numismatics (Lots 3000-3579)
World’s Fair & Expositions (3000-3037)
US Mint (3038-3057)
Currency & Scrip feat. McDonald Nevada Collection (3058-3139)
Ingots (3140-3153)
Coins (3154-3363)
Medals & Exonumia (3364-3450)
Tokens (3451-3579)

Day 4, November 3rd, 2025 (Lots 4000-4541)
General Americana (Lots 4000-4541)
Geo. Sort (4000-4297)
Jewelry feat. Comstock Collection (4298-4357)
Misc. Categories incl. Bottles, Books, Fire (4358-4541)

Day 5, November 4th, 2025 (Lots 5000-5467)
Transportation (Railroadiana, Steamer, Stage) (Lots 5000-5074)
Wells Fargo & Express (5075-5122)
Philatelic (5123-5202)
Sports (5203-5229)
Political feat. Presidential Autographs (5230-5263)
Militaria (5264-5410)
Firearms & Weaponry (5411-5467)
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Denver Fireclay Weatherhead Crusher [203552]2495 - Denver Fireclay Weatherhead Crusher [203552]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Denver Fireclay Weatherhead Crusher no. 1600 in the Mine Smelter catalog c1900-1910. this variety appears to have been first used about 1899 and went
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to S*****8 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Countertop Scale, c1890-1915 [203540]2496 - Wells Fargo & Co. Countertop Scale, c1890-1915 [203540]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Howe manufactured scale. In Wells Fargo Co property by Bartz listed as # 55 Howe. Marked on 2 sides Wells Fargo & Company Express. The post has ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to r**4 for (1,050.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,312.50
 
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Micrometer Scale, Dodge Scale Co. New York [201712]2497 - Micrometer Scale, Dodge Scale Co. New York [201712]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful and fancy micrometer scale patented 1898 and 1903 by the Dodge Scale Co., NY. Intricate and unusual screw-controlled micromeasuring long hor
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to r**4 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Pair of Miners Scales [201904]2498 - Pair of Miners Scales [201904]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. Nice pair of California mining scales. 1) Unmarked in wood case. Five weights. 2) Miners Improved Gold Scale "Manufactured ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Hanging Weight Sets [204339]2499 - Hanging Weight Sets [204339]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hanging weight sets. Includes chrome Hanson hanging scale, chrome hanging weights on hook, black hanging weights in wooden base, & silver weight...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r**4 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Prospectors Balances [203793]2500 - Prospectors Balances [203793]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. One is in wooden box with weights. The other is a pocket scale with no case. Both on good condition ^ Date: Country (if not USA): Stat
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Emergency Pump Switch Sign [204230]2501 - Emergency Pump Switch Sign [204230]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White enamel with black lettering, metal sign 13 x 5 inches, four corner holes for mounting. "Emergency / Pump Switch". ^ Date: Country ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to m********r.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Explosive Boxes (3) [203727]2502 - Explosive Boxes (3) [203727]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three wood tongue and groove dynamite boxes. All from Homestake mine. Dupont special gelatin 1933 50lbs; Dupont GelX no 2, 1949 50lbs; Dupont g
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Standard Oil Company of New York Mining Candle Box [202372]2503 - Standard Oil Company of New York Mining Candle Box [202372]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We've never had this. 120 candle box marked on both ends for Superior Candles made by Standard Oil Company of New York. 16 x 9 x 8" ^ Date:...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****H for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Candle Box Ends [201920]2504 - Candle Box Ends [201920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. These are box ends. 1. Western Candle Co, St. Louis. , yellow label, "Stearic Acid Mining Candles" "40 sets, 16oz, 6s, 240 ...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****H for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Mining Artifact Pair: Canteen and Lantern [202450]2505 - Mining Artifact Pair: Canteen and Lantern [202450]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Old desert canteen with hand-sewn cloth to keep it wet and cool. 10" diameter. 2) Dietz Buck Eye Dash Lamp lantern. No visible pat...
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Estimate : 110.00 - 140.00
Sold to c********l for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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MSA Dustfo Respirator [204326]2506 - MSA Dustfo Respirator [204326]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
MSA Dustfo Respirator in original box. Damage to top of box, see photo. Equipment in excellent condition. c1940 ^ Date: Country (if not USA): Stat
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Unmarked Miner's Dip Compass [200538]2507 - Unmarked Miner's Dip Compass [200538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a miner's dip compass without any markings. The compass is in working order without any identification. Brass frame construction. Please...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******1 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Unmarked Miner's Dip Compass [200539]2508 - Unmarked Miner's Dip Compass [200539]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This a miner's dip compass without any markings. The compass is in working order without any identification. Brass frame construction. One cover...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********l for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Keuffel & Esser Miner's Dip Compass [202246]2509 - Keuffel & Esser Miner's Dip Compass [202246]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Keuffel & Esser Co. miners Dip compass with two covers front hand back clear clean lens. 4 in. diameter. In excellent condition. From ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to o******x for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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W.S. Darley & Co. Miner's Dip Compass with Case [202247]2510 - W.S. Darley & Co. Miner's Dip Compass with Case [202247]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a W.S. Darley & Co. miner's dip compass with case. In excellent condition. The compass is on a brass frame and machine turned intern...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******i for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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W.S. Darley & Co. Miner's Dip Needle [200993]2511 - W.S. Darley & Co. Miner's Dip Needle [200993]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Darley dip needle is complete with box and instructions for use. At 3.5 in. One window is dirty. From the Popovich collection. Please see photos
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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W.S. Darley & Co. Miners Dip Compass with case [202224]2512 - W.S. Darley & Co. Miners Dip Compass with case [202224]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Darley miner's dip compass with case. At 3.5 in. diameter and needle stop. Please see photos for details. ^ Date: Country (if not...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Short & Mason Surveying Android Barometer London c.1900 [202249]2513 - Short & Mason Surveying Android Barometer London c.1900 [202249]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Short & Mason Surveying Android barometer used in the mining industry. Made in London and temperature compensated. Beautifully done wi...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*****H for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Ryker M11 Stereoscope with case [203737]2514 - Ryker M11 Stereoscope with case [203737]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stereoscope and instruction booklet included. c1950. 18" x 7" x 7" ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: H...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to o********r.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Omano Microscope [203739]2515 - Omano Microscope [203739]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Omano microscope from the Shaddrick collection. See photo. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Homestake Mine Geologist Da
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to S****2 for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Early Geiger Counter 1950s [203720]2516 - Early Geiger Counter 1950s [203720]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
early counter, rare. Key prospecting tool in the 1950s! by Model 107B called the professional by precision radiant instruments of Los Angeles. ^ Date:
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Brass Hendy Hydraulic Giant Brass Plate [200158]2517 - Brass Hendy Hydraulic Giant Brass Plate [200158]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Name plate from hydraulic monitor from the early1900's. Hendy Hydraulic Giant No. 6356, size 2. Plate is in excellent condition. No sign of w...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****8 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Wood Ore Bucket & Mining Pick Heads [203712]2518 - Wood Ore Bucket & Mining Pick Heads [203712]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small wood ore bucket, possible Eureka Nevada origin, Shaddrick collection. Original wooden staves in tact, needs some tlc. Comes with 2 antique miner
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to A*****0 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Mine Windlass plus Square-Set Timber [203550]2519 - Mine Windlass plus Square-Set Timber [203550]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
single bucket windlass 18" handle 36" barrel. timber made from local tree, is a 42" "fragment" with part of the timber brok...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to A*****0 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Mine/Mill Bellows, c1910 [203710]2520 - Mine/Mill Bellows, c1910 [203710]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Medium sized bellows in relatively excellent condition 52" x 32" x 6" with approx. 15' length of original rope. Leather intact. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Wagon Wheel & Mine Shovel from Eureka County, Nevada [203736]2521 - Wagon Wheel & Mine Shovel from Eureka County, Nevada [203736]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eureka County. Shovel 37" tall c1870. Wagon wheel c1900-1920 about 44" diameter. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: E...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to o********r.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Mining Equipment [202763]2522 - Mining Equipment [202763]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Miners hat and carbide lamp, a sample anvil and a scale in a wooden case. All in good cond. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State:
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Mining Equipment Group [203722]2523 - Mining Equipment Group [203722]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Misc mining equipment lot including K & E level in a wood box, microscope, mining tape etc. See photo. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to B******3 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Carbide Lamps - Mystery Box [204351]2524 - Carbide Lamps - Mystery Box [204351]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carbide lamps, 7. Appear to be in good condition, various sizes from 4-8.5" heights. See photo. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Taylor & Boggis Foundry Co. Lamp Used in Missouri Lead-Zinc Mine [199968]2525 - Taylor & Boggis Foundry Co. Lamp Used in Missouri Lead-Zinc Mine [199968]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cast iron. Furnace Lamp No. 2 from The Taylor & Boggis Foundry Company, Cleveland, Ohio. Reported to have been used in the Sadtler Mine in Duene...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Underground Mining Lighting Lot [201912]2526 - Underground Mining Lighting Lot [201912]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Patented style wire miners candle stick. Similar to Wilson-Bobrink 82, 83, 84, 85, 87 but not the same. 8" 2) Varney sty...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold to p********1 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Mining Bureau Approved Safety Lamps Group [202177]2527 - Mining Bureau Approved Safety Lamps Group [202177]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Terrific Lot of (4) Mining Safety Lamps, from various manufacturers, all approved by the Bureau of Mines. Lamp #1 is a Koehler model, steel constructi
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Miners Statue Pair (2) [203713]2528 - Miners Statue Pair (2) [203713]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1.) Discovery by Gar Prazent 1985, bronze 14" tall. 2.) Prospector on horse, arm broken, untitled, says Austin Prod Inc 1970, marke...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********l for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Mining Group [204250]2529 - Mining Group [204250]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mining group: reproduction carbide lamp advertisement boxes, children's literature, metal mining burro figurines ("Missouri" & &qu...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Shaddrick Personal Mining Collection [203721]2530 - Shaddrick Personal Mining Collection [203721]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An interesting group of Homestake and Gold Bar mining geologist personal equipment and items from his desk. Classic hand forged miners candle stick. M
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to B******3 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Mining Belt Buckle Collection [203723]2531 - Mining Belt Buckle Collection [203723]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shaddrick belt buckle collection. Includes 3 buckles from the black hills, 2 from Gold bar eureka county and others. See photo for details. 12 loose b
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to B******3 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Life And Adventures Of A Gold Digger (Australia) [203779]2532 - Life And Adventures Of A Gold Digger (Australia) [203779]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Life And Adventures Of A Gold-Digger by John Sherer , Charles H Clarke publisher London, 1853, paperback, binding has separated, 366 pages. Book is in
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Klondike Gold Rush Miner's Guide w/ Map, 1897 [204648]2533 - Klondike Gold Rush Miner's Guide w/ Map, 1897 [204648]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Placer Mining: A Handbook for Klondike and Other Miners and Prospectors", published in 1897 by the Colliery Engineer Company of Scranton,...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Mining Engineers Reports On Mulatos Mines [202758]2534 - Mining Engineers Reports On Mulatos Mines [202758]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mining Engineers Reports On Mulatos Mines, c1905. The mines is located in the State of Mexico. The report is complete with photos and maps. The front
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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The Mining Almanack for 1849 (Great Britain) [202368]2535 - The Mining Almanack for 1849 (Great Britain) [202368]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice and rare. "Being a yearly Compendium of Information on General Science with Tabular and Other Statistical Details Relating to the Mining...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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U.C.S Coal Book, 1853 [202356]2536 - U.C.S Coal Book, 1853 [202356]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover book, "Our Coal and Our Coal-Pits; The People in Them and The Scenes Around Them," by "A Traveller Underground." This ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Combustion of Coal by C.W. Williams, Esq. [202494]2537 - Combustion of Coal by C.W. Williams, Esq. [202494]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare hardcover manuscript, "The Combustion of Coal and the Prevention of Smoke Chemically and Practically Considered,' with numer...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Coal Mines of the Western Coast, by WA Goodyear, 1877 [202549]2538 - Coal Mines of the Western Coast, by WA Goodyear, 1877 [202549]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Important book on Western coal mines! AL Bancroft & Co., 1877. 153pp. Hardcover with gilt title. Chapters on California, Oregon, and Washington ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Coal, Iron, & Oil, Or, The Practical American Miner, 1866, Daddow & Bannon [202543]2539 - Coal, Iron, & Oil, Or, The Practical American Miner, 1866, Daddow & Bannon [202543]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Cover has gilt highlights with a mining safety lamp on the spine! "A Plain and Popular Work on Our Mines and Mineral Resources and a Text...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Fossil Fuel, the Collieries, and Coal Trade of Great Britain, John A Church's Copy [202315]2540 - Fossil Fuel, the Collieries, and Coal Trade of Great Britain, John A Church's Copy [202315]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The History and Description of Fossil Fuel, the Collieries, and Coal Trade of Great Britain. Second edition, published in London by Whittaker and Co.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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CC Julian, the Great Swindler, Collection (Stocks, Medal, & More) [205207]2541 - CC Julian, the Great Swindler, Collection (Stocks, Medal, & More) [205207]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chauncey C. Julian, The Great Swindler. This group covers the main swindles in which Julian was the promotor. 1) Julian Petroleum Corp., 1926 stock ce
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Western States Assay Ephemera (Colorado, Nevada, California, Montana) [198207]2542 - Western States Assay Ephemera (Colorado, Nevada, California, Montana) [198207]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18. 1) Colorado: HH Miller Assayer billhead, Georgetown, 1905; Metallic Extraction Co., Cyanide, 1900; Isabella Mines, 1916; Victor Ore Samplin
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*********g for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Western States Mining Billheads & Letterheads (California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada) [198208]2543 - Western States Mining Billheads & Letterheads (California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada) [198208]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30. 1) California: Voorheis & Barney, Sutter Creek BH 1887; Stewart River Gold Dredging Co. letter to Stockton, 1910;Dunham, Carrigan &am...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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"The Metallic Wealth of The United States" by J.D. Whitney [202503]2544 - "The Metallic Wealth of The United States" by J.D. Whitney [202503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic reference hardcover book by J.D. Whitney. The title page indicates "Described and Compared With That of Other Countries" below the...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Roasting of Gold & Silver Ores', Kustel, 1880 [201303]2545 - Roasting of Gold & Silver Ores', Kustel, 1880 [201303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Roasting of Gold and Silver Ores and the Extraction of their Respective Metals Without Quicksilver' by G. Kustel, published 1880 by A.J. Leary, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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"Gold: Its Properties, Its Deposits, and Its Extraction" (French) (1880s) [202477]2546 - "Gold: Its Properties, Its Deposits, and Its Extraction" (French) (1880s) [202477]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"L'Or: Ses Proprietes, Ses Gisements et Son Extraction." Very rare. Treatise of gold; its properties, occurrences, milling and mining ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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19th Century Water Issues in Western Mining Library [202387]2547 - 19th Century Water Issues in Western Mining Library [202387]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Includes: Is San Francisco in Danger of a Water Famine? (c.1905); The Diving Rod: A History of Water Witching (1917); Routes to Desert Wate
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A Golden Era, The New Gold Fields of the United States, James Steele, 1897 [200919]2548 - A Golden Era, The New Gold Fields of the United States, James Steele, 1897 [200919]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic and rare! "The Facts and Figures, With a Brief Description of Mines, Miners, and the Art of Gold-Finding." By Capt. James Steele...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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A Manual of Metallurgy or Practical Treatise on the Chemistry of the Metals, Phillips, 1852 [202547]2549 - A Manual of Metallurgy or Practical Treatise on the Chemistry of the Metals, Phillips, 1852 [202547]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By John Arthur Phillips. Illustrated by Engravings. John Joseph Griffin & Co., 1852. 605pp. with index. Topics include: physical characters of t...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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A Practical Hand-book for Miners, Metallurgists, and Assayers, 1866, Julius Silversmith [202367]2550 - A Practical Hand-book for Miners, Metallurgists, and Assayers, 1866, Julius Silversmith [202367]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare with fold-outs (like Nevada County hydraulic mining in front). Third Edition. 1866. 271pp. Chips on spine. Some discoloration of pages. Over
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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A Rigid Earth: Geology As Applied to Mining, Stephen Barton, 1888 [202366]2551 - A Rigid Earth: Geology As Applied to Mining, Stephen Barton, 1888 [202366]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Rigid Earth Being Devoted to Geology as Applied to Mining. Embracing a Review of Accepted Theories. By Stephen Barton. JC Ward, General Agents, Visa
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Antique Mining Stock Magazines, 1907 (4) [204650]2552 - Antique Mining Stock Magazines, 1907 (4) [204650]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 4 issues of "Profit & Loss" magazine, which describes itself as "The Standard American Magazine for Mining Stock Buyers&...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Mining Magazine Trio, 1857 [202352]2553 - Mining Magazine Trio, 1857 [202352]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (3) antique paper mining publications, "The Mining Magazine" edited by William J. Tenney. Published in July, September and October ...
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Complete Mineral Catalog by WM Foote, 1909 [200928]2554 - Complete Mineral Catalog by WM Foote, 1909 [200928]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare and important mineral catalog that includes promotional advertising and a card adhered to the inside cover that this copy is from author WM Foote
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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De Re Metallica (On the Nature of Metals) 1912 Hoover Translation of 1556 Agricola Work [202389]2555 - De Re Metallica (On the Nature of Metals) 1912 Hoover Translation of 1556 Agricola Work [202389]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular and important. 640pp. 14 x 9" in custom slipcase. Choice condition with many illustrations. Originally written in Latin in 1556 by ...
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Framed Scientific Newspapers | Homey & Classy (3) [202091]2556 - Framed Scientific Newspapers | Homey & Classy (3) [202091]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scientific American (2) & Mining Scientific Press (1) pages, framed. This set of 3 is in very good condition, with no apparent defects. The matb...
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From River to Sea, A Tourists' and Miners' Guide, Gleed, 1882 [200921]2557 - From River to Sea, A Tourists' and Miners' Guide, Gleed, 1882 [200921]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"From River to Sea; A Tourists' and Miners' Guide From the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean Via Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizon...
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Sold to b***5 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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John Birkinbine & Thomas Edison Pamphlet on Iron Ore, 1889 [204930]2558 - John Birkinbine & Thomas Edison Pamphlet on Iron Ore, 1889 [204930]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copy of "The Concentration of Iron-Ore", a pamphlet by John Birkinbine and Thomas Edison, published 1889 by the American Institute of Mini...
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Mines and Their Story, by J. Bernard Mannix, 1913 [202479]2559 - Mines and Their Story, by J. Bernard Mannix, 1913 [202479]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Inscribed by owner in 1917. Published in 1913 by JB Lippincott Co. Blue hardcover with gilt lettering and color illustration on the cover. 337pp
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Mining & Metallurgy of Gold & Silver, J. Arthur Phillips, 1867 [202545]2560 - Mining & Metallurgy of Gold & Silver, J. Arthur Phillips, 1867 [202545]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
532 pages plus 8 folding plates (incl. map of Grass Valley mining district) and a frontispiece; richly illustrated with scenes including the Morro Vel
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
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Mining Books [203716]2561 - Mining Books [203716]
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1.) Emmons, Gold Deposits of the world, 1974 2.) Hoffman, Free gold the story of Canadian mining 1982 3.) Lips, Gold Wars, autographed 2001 4.) Tompk
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to S****2 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Mining Engineers' Examination & Report Book by Charles Janin, Signed [202542]2562 - Mining Engineers' Examination & Report Book by Charles Janin, Signed [202542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed on inside page. Part I. Mining & Scientific Press, 1913. 94pp. Spine coming apart, some pages loose. Very rare. 8 x 5.5" Blank pages...
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Mining/Personal Experience Autobiographies (8) [203715]2563 - Mining/Personal Experience Autobiographies (8) [203715]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of fairly rare limited published books by major mining geologists and promoters. 1.) Poss, Stones of Destiny 1975 2.) Rice, My Adventures with y
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Sold to p********n for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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The Chemistry & Metallurgy of Copper, A. Snowden Piggot, 1858 [202381]2564 - The Chemistry & Metallurgy of Copper, A. Snowden Piggot, 1858 [202381]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare reference on copper mining and smelting. "Including a Description of the Principal Copper Mines of the United States and Other Countr...
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Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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"Mineral Resources of the United States", 1889-1891 (2) [202931]2565 - "Mineral Resources of the United States", 1889-1891 (2) [202931]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two volumes of "Mineral Resources of the United States" by David T. Day, published by the U.S. Department of the Interior as part of the U...
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Sold to S********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Burchard Gold & Silver Production 1880, 1881, 1882 [203959]2566 - Burchard Gold & Silver Production 1880, 1881, 1882 [203959]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Report of the Director of the Mint upon the Statistics of the Production of the Precious Metals in the United States. Washington: Government Printing
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The Copper Handbook Volumes Essential Collection [204960]2567 - The Copper Handbook Volumes Essential Collection [204960]
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Lot of (5). The Copper Handbook, volumes VII through XI, considered the essential copper mining reference standard. This collection spans 1907 to 191
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The Copper Handbook, Reference Volumes 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 [203818]2568 - The Copper Handbook, Reference Volumes 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 [203818]
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Multi-volume group of essential reference books. The Copper Handbook, by Horace J. Stevens, comprises critical information about the world of copper.
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Mines Register Books Collection (Successor to The Mines Handbook) [204029]2569 - Mines Register Books Collection (Successor to The Mines Handbook) [204029]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (10) total hardcover books. Multiple years represented, beginning with The Mines Handbook 1931 volume XVIII Part 1, Mines Register books includ
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The Mines & Copper Handbooks [204595]2570 - The Mines & Copper Handbooks [204595]
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Lot of 6. The Mines and Copper Handbooks, 1926-26, by Weed, pages in volumes range from 1600-2125. Included : Vol XII 1916, Vol. XIII 1918, Vol XIV
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The Mineral Industry Mining Reference [204704]2571 - The Mineral Industry Mining Reference [204704]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. The Mineral Industry It's Statistics, Technology and Trade, 1892-1913 Very Good cond. ^ Date: 1892-1913 Country (if not USA): St...
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U.S. Treasury Gold & Silver Reports, 1886-1904 (7) [202933]2572 - U.S. Treasury Gold & Silver Reports, 1886-1904 (7) [202933]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 7 reports from the United States Treasury on the "Production of Gold and Silver in the United States". Reports included in the lo...
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Collection of Mining Engineer, T.A. Rickard (30 Books) [204504]2573 - Collection of Mining Engineer, T.A. Rickard (30 Books) [204504]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"T. A. Rickard, formally known as Thomas Arthur Rickard, was born on 29 August 1864 in Italy. Rickard's parents were British, and he became...
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Wonders of Geology (1845) and Outlines of Physical Geography (1856) [202364]2574 - Wonders of Geology (1845) and Outlines of Physical Geography (1856) [202364]
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Lot of 2 different. Rare. 1) Outlines of Physical Geography. By George W. Fitch. Illustrated by Six Maps and numerous Engravings. 1856. JH Colton &a...
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Key Mining References from the Fred Holabird Collection (4) [204679]2575 - Key Mining References from the Fred Holabird Collection (4) [204679]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four, heavily used key mining references from the Fred Holabird Collection. Includes: 1) Statistics of Mines and Mining in the States and Territories
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Sold to S********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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