Great American Treasure Hunt

Auction Details

Holabird’s Western Americana Collections Presents
The Great American Treasure Hunt
Western Americana & Numismatic Auction

PREVIEW
HWAC Office
3555 Airway Drive
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
Starting Time: 9am PST, both days

Session 3
ABSENTEE AUCTION
Internet or phone bidding only.
Sept 15, 2014
Starting time: 9am monday

LOT PICKUP
Tuesday through Friday after the sale,
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Reno, NV 89511
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Early 1900's photograph, possibly Ketchikan2301Early 1900's photograph, possibly Ketchikan
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6" x 10". Seems to be 1930's or 1940's. City: Ketchikan County: State: AK Date:
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Two Patriotic Arizona Calendars2302Two Patriotic Arizona Calendars
Holabird 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
Arizona Rangers Badge, Replica2303Arizona Rangers Badge, Replica
Holabird 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
2 USGS Quadrangle Sheets, Framed, c189023042 USGS Quadrangle Sheets, Framed, c1890
Holabird 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
Truck Hauling Cotton Photograph2305Truck Hauling Cotton Photograph
Holabird 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
Rand District News, Randsburg, California, 19222306Rand District News, Randsburg, California, 1922
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Volume 1, Number 2. Front page all on Rand mining. City: Randsburg County: Kern State: CA Date:
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Evening Journal, Santa Monica, California2307Evening Journal, Santa Monica, California
Holabird 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
Costa Brothers Creamery2308Costa Brothers Creamery
Holabird 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
Daily Free Press, Bodie, California2309Daily Free Press, Bodie, California
Holabird 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
Personal letter from Nellie Bradshaw, teacher, to Alice Hallihan, student2310Personal letter from Nellie Bradshaw, teacher, to Alice Hallihan, student
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dateline Bodie, Mono Co., Cal. April 10th, 1907. Nellie Bradshaw, a Bodie teacher, is writing to inform (To Whom it May Concern) that Alice Hallihan c
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to 6*****b for 59.75
A. McIntosh, Wholesale Dealer, Billhead Boca, CA2311A. McIntosh, Wholesale Dealer, Billhead Boca, CA
Holabird 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
Vote E. B. Dudley for Supervisor of the Third Dist.2312Vote E. B. Dudley for Supervisor of the Third Dist.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Political card. 2" x 4". August 31, 1926 City: County: Nevada State: CA Date:
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Daily Times Newspaper, San Bernardino, California2313Daily Times Newspaper, San Bernardino, California
Holabird 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
Collection of 8 political pins2314Collection of 8 political pins
Holabird 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
Excelsior Studio Photograph Advertising Business Card: Unusual2315Excelsior Studio Photograph Advertising Business Card: Unusual
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"The only place in S. F. where you can get FIRST-CLASS CABINETS." H. B. Huston, Artist. 500 Valencia St. There is an ad in the San Francis...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Ralston and Stewart's Palace Hotel on a Check.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
RARE San Francisco, Jersey Farm Tin Cap, Double Embossed Milk Bottle Circa 19022317RARE San Francisco, Jersey Farm Tin Cap, Double Embossed Milk Bottle Circa 1902
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Jersey Farm / 837 Howard Street / S. F. Cal" milk bottle. Unusual as it is embossed on the back side "This bottle must be returned t...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
1913 San Francisco Architectural Club Yearbook23181913 San Francisco Architectural Club Yearbook
Holabird 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
San Bernardino High School Print: 20" x 13"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
Wheels of the West by Leonard McKay2320Wheels of the West by Leonard McKay
Holabird 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
Santa Monica police officer's badge2321Santa Monica police officer's badge
Holabird 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
Tahoe Tavern, Lake Tahoe Panorama by A. C. Pillsbury Repro. (lot of 5)2322Tahoe Tavern, Lake Tahoe Panorama by A. C. Pillsbury Repro. (lot of 5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reproduction. 32" x 9". Includes the Tahoe Steamer and 18 other boats. Pillsbury's early scenic pictures include the Stanford Quad, Yo...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Clear Creek Plat Map folder with Quadrangle map2323Clear Creek Plat Map folder with Quadrangle map
Holabird 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
Geyser Mining and Milling Co. Check, Silver Cliff, CO2324Geyser Mining and Milling Co. Check, Silver Cliff, CO
Holabird 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
Central City, CO Certificate of Deposit and Map2325Central City, CO Certificate of Deposit and Map
Holabird 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
Rare Yuma, Colorado Check 1894 w/ Sheedy Signature2326Rare Yuma, Colorado Check 1894 w/ Sheedy Signature
Holabird 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
Colorado National Bank, Territorial Certificates of Deposit2327Colorado National Bank, Territorial Certificates of Deposit
Holabird 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
Denver Guide and Map, c. 18912328Denver Guide and Map, c. 1891
Holabird 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
Parry Park Gold Corp. Stamp2329Parry Park Gold Corp. Stamp
Holabird 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
Rocky Mountain National Bank Check and Certificate of Deposit2330Rocky Mountain National Bank Check and Certificate of Deposit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1)Check No. 25745. Dated April 27th, 1874. Pay to Messrs. Barston + Whilelan the amount of $27.55. Signed F.H. Paiter, Cashier. Brown border
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Clason's Guide to Idaho with Map2331Clason's Guide to Idaho with Map
Holabird 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
Badger Fire Extinguisher Company2332Badger Fire Extinguisher Company
Holabird 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
"Big Shoe Shoe", Shoe Co. broadside2333"Big Shoe Shoe", Shoe Co. broadside
Holabird 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
Rawhide lot of Three.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
Gem Uncirculated Hoover Dam Token2335Gem Uncirculated Hoover Dam Token
Holabird 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
Las Vegas, Nevada Area Check Collection2336Las Vegas, Nevada Area Check Collection
Holabird 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
Al Mills, Blacksmith and Auto Repair 1928 Calendar2337Al Mills, Blacksmith and Auto Repair 1928 Calendar
Holabird 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
North Douglas Copper Stock Ledger2338North Douglas Copper Stock Ledger
Holabird 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
Rare Tonopah, Nevada souvenir silver spoon2339Rare Tonopah, Nevada souvenir silver spoon
Holabird 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
Carson City, Nevada Check Collection2340Carson City, Nevada Check Collection
Holabird 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
Nevada State Prison Warden's Report 18652341Nevada State Prison Warden's Report 1865
Holabird 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
Two Carson City purple Druggist Bottles2342Two Carson City purple Druggist Bottles
Holabird 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
"As I Remember Them": Virginia City, Nevada poem2343"As I Remember Them": Virginia City, Nevada poem
Holabird 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
2 Issues of the Monthly Nevadan Including the Death of John Mackay23442 Issues of the Monthly Nevadan Including the Death of John Mackay
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) July 1902. Biography and photo. Notes on baseball. Cy Young will depend on his slow ball this year! 2) Volume 1, Number 7. Charles Dickens. 3) Volu
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for 155.35
Comstock Document Group2345Comstock Document Group
Holabird 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
Daily Territorial Enterprise, Virginia City, Nevada2346Daily Territorial Enterprise, Virginia City, Nevada
Holabird 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
First Liberal Religious Society of NV Handbill2347First Liberal Religious Society of NV Handbill
Holabird 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
Manogue Council of Y. M. I. letter2348Manogue Council of Y. M. I. letter
Holabird 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
Mystery of the Savage Sump by Sam Davis2349Mystery of the Savage Sump by Sam Davis
Holabird 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
Savage and Consolidated Virginia mining companies2350Savage and Consolidated Virginia mining companies
Holabird 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