Auction Details
Holabird’s Western Americana Collections Presents
The Great American Treasure Hunt
Western Americana & Numismatic Auction
PREVIEW
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Reno, NV 89511
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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2302Two Patriotic Arizona CalendarsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1)Springerville, AZ. Becker Mercantile Co. calendar for January 1927. It measures 20.5" x 15.5" and has little wear. It features...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
2303Arizona Rangers Badge, ReplicaHolabird Western Americana Collections
A five-pointed, ball tipped star with engraved front. Reads: Captain, Arizona Rangers. Measures about 3.” Horizontal pinback, and stamped Sterling on
Estimate : 30.00 - 75.00
Sold to S*****8 for 17.93
23042 USGS Quadrangle Sheets, Framed, c1890Holabird Western Americana Collections
J. W. Powell, Director of Survey. G. F. Becker, Geologist in charge. Framed 39" x 25". City: Placerville County: El Dorado
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
2305Truck Hauling Cotton PhotographHolabird Western Americana Collections
An early truck hauls cotton through the streets of El Centro. Photograph measures 9 5/8”x7 3/4”, no matte, medium contrast, and the focus is sharp. Bi
Estimate : 30.00 - 70.00
Sold to k****3 for 25.10
2307Evening Journal, Santa Monica, CaliforniaHolabird Western Americana Collections
1911. Drawing of L. A. Thompson's Dragon Gorge Scenic Railway City: Santa Monica County: Los Angeles State: CA
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
2308Costa Brothers CreameryHolabird Western Americana Collections
RARE Bay Area milk bottle. City: Mill Valley County: Marin State: CA Date:
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
2309Daily Free Press, Bodie, CaliforniaHolabird Western Americana Collections
Volume V, Number 135, February 11, 1882. Lots of Saloon advertising. Article on how the French are using raisins to make wine with the failure of thei
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8******1 for 59.75
2311A. McIntosh, Wholesale Dealer, Billhead Boca, CAHolabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Datelined: Boca Aug. 27th, 1879. A McIntosh, Successor to Boca Mill Company, Boca Station, C.P.R.R. Wholesale Dealer. $408.90 of goods
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*******s for 29.88
2313Daily Times Newspaper, San Bernardino, CaliforniaHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two pages from the Wednesday edition of The Daily Times. Vol. 1, #49, dated Oct. 27, 1875. Edges are flaking, and paper is yellowing. Left and right s
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
2314Collection of 8 political pinsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Admiral Dewey, Henry J Crocker for San Francisco mayor 1903 celluloid button, two McKinley/Roosevelt 1900 pins Whitehead & Hoag Company of New J...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to R*****6 for 29.88
2316Ralston and Stewart's Palace Hotel on a Check.Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two checks to the Palace Hotel before it was destroyed in the great San Francisco earthquake. Semi-nude female vignette. City: San Franci
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to h*********d for 23.90
23181913 San Francisco Architectural Club YearbookHolabird Western Americana Collections
This lot is perfect for any architectural nut! This publication provides a list of architects and builders from stairs to faucets to garbage chutes. T
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
2319San Bernardino High School Print: 20" x 13"Holabird Western Americana Collections
By B. Hughes. C 1891. Shows the new high school with a horse drawn trolley, fashionable women, children, etc. T. H. Goff, Architect. City:
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
2320Wheels of the West by Leonard McKayHolabird Western Americana Collections
Large 12" x 18". Large pictures with descriptions include stage coach, explosion of the ship Jenny Lind, bicycle, wagon train, and railroa...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
2321Santa Monica police officer's badgeHolabird Western Americana Collections
Cleanly cut in two. No markings on back. City: Santa Monica County: State: CA Date:
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to S*****8 for 29.88
2323Clear Creek Plat Map folder with Quadrangle mapHolabird Western Americana Collections
It is 1905 and Central City is a happening place. This unusual presentation of the quadrangle map shows mines, roads, buildings, geographical features
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to l******8 for 29.88
2324Geyser Mining and Milling Co. Check, Silver Cliff, COHolabird Western Americana Collections
Check No. 9321 from The Geyser Mining and Milling Co. Dateline Silver Cliff, CO, Oct. 31, 1898. Punch cancelled. Pay William Scott $75.28. Drawn on th
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
2325Central City, CO Certificate of Deposit and MapHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Certificate of Deposit from the Rocky Mountain National Bank. Datelined Central City, Nov. 1, 1870. Daniel Aspel has deposited $300. Sign
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to r******8 for 155.35
2326Rare Yuma, Colorado Check 1894 w/ Sheedy SignatureHolabird Western Americana Collections
Scarce check from a rare town: Yuma, Colorado. Datelined Yuma, Colorado, May 26, 1894. $58.75 was borrowed from W.A. Sheedy on 12 percent interest by
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to r******8 for 71.70
2327Colorado National Bank, Territorial Certificates of DepositHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Territorial. Colorado National Bank certificate of deposit No. 3333. Dateline Denver, August 26, 1867. Geo. Stephenson has deposited $860. S
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*****e for 59.75
2328Denver Guide and Map, c. 1891Holabird Western Americana Collections
Folder that has facts and figures about Denver. Population for 1858, 1870, 1880, 1885, 1888, 1889, 1890. Real estate and city expenditures for 1890....
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to h*******e for 47.80
2329Parry Park Gold Corp. StampHolabird Western Americana Collections
Parry Park Gold Mining Corporate stamp City: County: State: CO Date: 1896
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to R**********s for 35.85
2331Clason's Guide to Idaho with MapHolabird Western Americana Collections
This is a small booklet that includes a 24.5" 17.5" map of Idaho with an index of towns, railroads and information regarding the states po...
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****a for 29.88
2332Badger Fire Extinguisher CompanyHolabird Western Americana Collections
Acid Line / Manufacture by / Badger Fire Extinguisher Co. / Boston, Mass, USA. Clear. 6". City: Boston County: Sta
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
2333"Big Shoe Shoe", Shoe Co. broadsideHolabird Western Americana Collections
10 1/2" x 7". Butte is the hardest city on EARTH on Sole Leather! A few small tears and some discoloration. See photo. City: Butte
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a****a for 65.73
2334Rawhide lot of Three.Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 8x10 photograph of early Rawhide ghost town status. 2) Early Rawhide ghost town post card clearly showing the Wonder Lumber Company. 3) Unused Rawh
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
2335Gem Uncirculated Hoover Dam TokenHolabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse has full picture of Hoover Dam with Hoover Dam / Las Vegas, Nevada. Reverse says To Commemorate / Starting of the $165,000,000.00 Boulder Cany
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
2336Las Vegas, Nevada Area Check CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Over 100 pieces. 1) 1931 Bank of Southern Nevada. Signed Mrs. Horen of Eire, Nevada. Erie was a siding 25 miles southwest of Las Vegas and 22 miles no
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to s*****l for 35.85
2337Al Mills, Blacksmith and Auto Repair 1928 CalendarHolabird Western Americana Collections
Goldfield, Nevada. Although in very rough condition, this is a wonderful historic piece. Painting of cowboys roping a mountain lion. City:
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
2338North Douglas Copper Stock LedgerHolabird Western Americana Collections
13 1/2" x 8 1/4". Inscribed "Stock Ledger of North Douglas Copper Co. Opened February 27, 1909 by H. L. Griswold." Only one page...
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*********d for 29.88
2339Rare Tonopah, Nevada souvenir silver spoonHolabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling silver. Arrowhead top of spoon. City: Tonopah County: Nye State: NV Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********e for 65.73
2340Carson City, Nevada Check CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Six Wells, Fargo & Co. 1874 revenue imprinted checks. 2) Four Carson City Savings Bank. Three 1879 revenue imprinted checks and one 1883 chec...
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for 71.70
2341Nevada State Prison Warden's Report 1865Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 pages. Report of J.S. Crosman, Warden of the Nevada State Prison, for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1865. Printed by John Church, State Print
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to a****a for 41.83
2342Two Carson City purple Druggist BottlesHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Rare variant of a George Thaxter bottle. Measures 4 1/4".2) O. P. Willis Apothecary. Has nice 'Apothecary' design on top of bottle. ...
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to c******k for 47.80
2343"As I Remember Them": Virginia City, Nevada poemHolabird Western Americana Collections
Jimmy the Duck, Sir Mike, Bed-Bug Smith, etc. Their story is told in this carbon copy of the poem. Recounts people, places and events in Virginia City
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to a****a for 17.93
2345Comstock Document GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Virginia and Truckee Railroad Scales voucher. Sept. 26, 1884. Ore weighed for Hale & Norcross MC at Eureka Mill. 84 tons, 1200 poun...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
2346Daily Territorial Enterprise, Virginia City, NevadaHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. One is dated 1865. VERY EARLY! Includes news of the Civil War and the siege of Richmond. To 1914. City: Virginia City
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a****a for 65.73
2347First Liberal Religious Society of NV HandbillHolabird Western Americana Collections
1873. Neat small handbill advertising membership for The First Liberal Religious Society of Nevada. Organized in Virginia City, August 10, 1873. Lists
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to B*********g for 143.40
2348Manogue Council of Y. M. I. letterHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. 190-. Unused. The letter is desperately seeking members to pay their dues or "…we will be a Council of the past." The Bancroft L...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to f*****o for 23.90
2349Mystery of the Savage Sump by Sam DavisHolabird Western Americana Collections
11 page booklet. A story of murder, intrigue and a plug to let all of the water out of the lower levels of the Savage Mine! City: Virgini
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to e*****r for 23.90
2350Savage and Consolidated Virginia mining companiesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Early Comstock, Nevada receipt from the Superintendent of the Savage Mine Charles Bonner. 1867. Duplicate. Consolidated Virginia Mining Comp
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to M*********n for 19.12