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Holabird’s Western Americana Collections Presents
The Great American Treasure Hunt
Western Americana & Numismatic Auction
PREVIEW
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Friday - September 12 - 10am-6pm
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Sessions 1 & 2
LIVE AUCTION
Saturday, September 13, 2014 & Sunday, September 14, 2014
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Session 3
ABSENTEE AUCTION
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Sept 15, 2014
Starting time: 9am monday
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2201Ramsey-Nevada Mining Co. Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
This rare certificate features 5 beautiful vignettes, above the masthead and inside the scrolled border. Litho is by the Broun-Green Co. of New York.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****r for 29.88
2202Shoshone National Bank Mining Co. Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Incorporated April 15, 1905. Location of Mines, Bullfrog District. Datelined Goldfield, Nevada, May 18, 1906. #430. Uncancelled. Issued for 1000 share
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
2203Shoshone National Bank Mining Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Incorporated April 15, 1905 (does not specify where). No. 419 issued May 18, 1906 to Peter Neeson for 1000 shares. Signed by the President, Jno Cook a
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
2204Bullfrog Red Fox Mining Co. Stock GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
This group contains a Prospectus and 2 subscription blanks for the Red Fox Mining Co. There is a stock certificate for the Revert Mining Co. It is No.
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
2207Tecopa Consolidated Mining Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate #5769 for 500 shares of Mining Company stock. Incorporated in South Dakota in 1907. Nice terra cotta borders, with a central vignette of C
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
2209The Sterling Iron and Railway Company StockHolabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #453, issued at New York in 1906 to Theo H. Price for 100 shares. Signed by Price as president and C.B. Moffat Jr. as secretary. Inc. in New Jer
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to c*********p for 53.78
2210Wells Fargo Bank & Union Trust Co. Stock Cert.Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock no. 11695, issued to Dean Witter & Co. on July 17, 1951 for 1 share. It was signed by the secretary and vice-president. This stock was cer...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 175.00
2211Llano Mining, Milling and Smelting Company StockHolabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #299, issued at Forth Worth, TX in 1902 for 312 shares to A. Calhoun. Signed by C.C. Wilson as president and W.A. Diboll as secretary. Inc. in T
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6****A for 53.78
2212The Mammoth Hill Mining Company StockHolabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #291, issued in 1892 at Provo City, Utah for 50 shares to Martha M. Bowen. Signed by Peter Stubbs as president and W.H. Freshwater as secretary.
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6****A for 41.83
2213Mountain Chief Mining Co. of Utah, Ltd. 1872Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #1082, issued in England in 1872. Signed by directors M. King and John Elwell and secretary Henry Downing. This was a ten pound share warrant. T
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for 41.83
2214The Saturn Silver Mining Co. of Utah, Ltd.Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #903, issued in England in 1871. Share warrant to purchase one share for 5 pounds. After the Comstock Lode excitement, mining prospectus' ...
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for 41.83
2215Six Mining Stocks from Washington StateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Group of six different Washington mining stocks.1)Pierre Lake Gold Mining Company, Northport, Wash. (WA), issued in 1901 for 500 shares. The Pierre La
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for 77.68
2216Three Wyoming Mining StocksHolabird Western Americana Collections
A group of three different Wyoming miners. 1)The Portland Copper Mining Company (CO), issued at Denver, Colorado in 1906. The company's mine off...
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for 65.73
2217Atlas Consolidated Mining Company Trust CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Trust Certificate to Bearer. Inc. in New Mexico. Offices in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Certificate and coupons are undated. Ten dividend coupons attached
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
2218Eastern Mining Stock GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 12 mining stocks from eastern states. 1)The Blue Bell Copper Mining Company (WV), issued at Cleveland, Ohio in 1901. Miners working undergrou
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to w*****s for 89.63
2219Group of Foreign Mining Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Seven mining stocks from foreign locales. 1)Colonial Copper Company (WV), issued at New York in 1900. Their mine offices were at Cape D'Or, Nova...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to w*****s for 47.80
2220Seven odds and ends stock certificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Oatman-Combination Mine. #838 in 1916. Mohave County, Arizona. After a few other names, the city and mining district of Oatman was named in the pos
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to l*******c for 19.12
2221Quartz Creek Properties 1931Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 page prospectus from the Quartz Creek Dredging Company operating on the Keewalik River Basin. Gold was discovered in 1921. Nice condition.
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
2222Ballou's California Gold Diggers Illustration c.1855-1859Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wonderful foldout illustration of the California Gold Rush. Taken from Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, pages 280 and 281. Illustratio...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d********9 for 53.78
2223Gold Washing in Sierra Nevada Print by Darley c. 1880sHolabird Western Americana Collections
Print showing three miners working gold over a small stream. Titled: "Gold-Washing in the Sierra Nevada." Back of print shows that it is a...
Estimate : 25.00 - 75.00
Sold to R**********s for 41.83
2224Boulder-Summit MiningHolabird Western Americana Collections
Mine was above 8,000 feet elevation. City: Alhambra County: Boulder County State: CO Date: 1895
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*******r for 29.88
2226Good Hope Mining SealerHolabird Western Americana Collections
The Good Hope Mining, Milling, and Transportation Company Operated fron 1898 until 1930 but main production ended in 1902. City: Gunnison
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to R**********s for 35.85
2227Pocket Map of Leadville, CO Mining ClaimsHolabird Western Americana Collections
"Map of Mining Claims adjoining Leadville/ Situate in / California Mining District/ Lake County, Colorado. Carefully compiled and drawn from of...
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to b***5 for 119.50
2228Ward Cons. Mining Company Check, Leadville, COHolabird Western Americana Collections
Check No 551 from The Ward Consolidated Mining Co. of Leadville, CO. Dateline Leadville, Col., July 10th, 1880. Pay to Robt. Heasman $8.95. Signed by
Estimate : 25.00 - 40.00
Sold to P*******x for 17.93
2229Yellow Jacket Mines SealerHolabird Western Americana Collections
Located in Bear Creek Canyon at Ouray. City: Ouray County: Ouray County State: CO Date: 1916
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****d for 53.78
2230Opnia-Queens SealerHolabird Western Americana Collections
The Opnia-Queens Gulch Silver Mines Co. located in Pitkin county south of Aspen City: Queens Gulch County: Pitkin County
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*******r for 47.80
2231Three Cripple Creek MapsHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1905 Map of Underground Workings by W Lingren and FL Ransome. Drawn by JL Bruce. One rip at fold. 40" x 32". 2) 1903 Topographic map li...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
2232New Haven Gold Mining SealerHolabird Western Americana Collections
The New Haven Gold Mining Corporate Seal. Manufactured by S. Carter, Denver. City: County: State: CO
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8******1 for 83.65
2233Lead Ingot from the Bunker Hill Mine in IdahoHolabird Western Americana Collections
1 1/4 pounds. The Bunker Hill Mine and Smelter), was a large smelter located in Kellogg, Idaho. When built, it was the largest smelting facility in th
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to j*******r for 29.88
2234Highgrade: The Mining Story of National, NevadaHolabird Western Americana Collections
By Nancy B. Schreier. Like new with dust cover! National was one of the richest gold camps in Nevada. Two prospectors made the initial gold discovery
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********y for 95.60
2235United Comstock 1923 Maps, Charts, and TablesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Meant to accompany 1923 report to stockholders. Yellow Jacket Longitudinal Study, Maps of Sub-haulage levels measuring 33" x 11", Cross-cu...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*****0 for 65.73
2236Ely Valley Mines blank assay pagesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Blank Certificate of Assay. Gold, silver, lead, zinc, etc. Around 100 sheets. City: Pioche County: White Pine State
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
2237Must have State Journals for Nevada mining enthusiastHolabird Western Americana Collections
These two "Appendix to State Journal" volumes are the key mining volumes. Both volumes are in nearly perfect condition and would make a gr...
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to V********e for 215.10
2239San Luis Mining Co. IngotHolabird Western Americana Collections
The San Luis Mining Co. was organized in November of 1900 under the laws of the state of West Virginia. The main office was located in New York but mi
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d***1 for 29.88
2240Miner's Candlestick HolderHolabird Western Americana Collections
No markings. No markings. City: County: State: Date:
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
2242Fairbanks Postal Indicator ScaleHolabird Western Americana Collections
Number 501. These scales were adopted by the United States Government. Weight is fracturing. Does not work. City: County:
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
2243Fairbanks postal indicator scaleHolabird Western Americana Collections
Number on arm shows charge for 1st class letters and second class newspapers. Seems to be in working condition. Partial Fairbanks Scale sticker still
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
2244Fairbanks Scale postal scaleHolabird Western Americana Collections
These scales were adopted by the United States Government. Arm is broken and in three pieces. Number 716509 stamped on arm. Does not work. Could be us
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
2246Atlanta and West End Directory for 1876Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo re-printed edition of the 1876 edition. Paperback. Published by Sunny South Steam Book and Job Print, Atlanta. 298 pages. The piece has some sta
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
2247Directory of Honolulu and the Territory of Hawaii, 1912Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Giving the Names, Occupations, Places of Business and Residences of the Adult Population of the Islands; also a Complete Classified Business R...
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8******1 for 101.58
2248McPherson County, Kansas Directory, 1905-6Holabird Western Americana Collections
Directory McPherson County Kansas--Containing Names, Addresses, Townships and Location in Townships of Every Male Resident Over Twenty-one Years of Ag
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6*****b for 29.88
2249The Brookline Directory for 1875Holabird Western Americana Collections
Published by W. S. Adams & Co. Contains a table of contents, a general index, and an alphabetical index to businesses. Unlike the 1868 directory...
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******e for 47.80
2250The Brookline, Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury DireHolabird Western Americana Collections
The first Brookline Directory. Compiled and published by Dudley & Greenough. “…containing a general directory of the citizens, town officers, co...
Estimate : 80.00 - 250.00
Sold to h*******e for 47.80