Great American Treasure Hunt

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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
* Preview also available by appointment

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,
normal office hours or by appointment

AUCTION LOCATION
HWAC Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
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Las Vegas Church B&W Photo Post Cards660 - Las Vegas Church B&W Photo Post Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. This group from circa 1940 features two different churches (2) and a Traveler's Hotel card, all in very good condition. City: L
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*****l for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Las Vegas Court House B&W Photo Post Card Trio661 - Las Vegas Court House B&W Photo Post Card Trio
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Vintage court house and post office cards, one published by Wilson Drug Co. This specific card is older, and the photo is somewhat faded. The other tw
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Start Price : 62.50 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Las Vegas Hotel Overland B&W Photo Post Card662 - Las Vegas Hotel Overland B&W Photo Post Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shot of the famous old "Hotel Overland" from the street, probably from the 1920's or '30's. Some fading, but clear focus. Ci...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*****l for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Stewart Ranch Las Vegas Post Cards663 - Stewart Ranch Las Vegas Post Cards
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Lot of 3: early Stewart Ranch photo post cards, showing burros on the ranch, and a colorized Ranch house card. All are in very good condition.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Boulder Dam Stereoviews664 - Boulder Dam Stereoviews
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This is a lot of 2 stereoviews overlooking the Boulder Dam, which is known today as the Hoover Dam. 1) A view of the dam with different signs to denot
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Goldfield, Nevada Constable Badge, c. 1901665 - Goldfield, Nevada Constable Badge, c. 1901
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This badge belonged to Henry Overbury, Goldfield Constable 1901-1904. Measures 2 1/2" in diameter. Good Condition City: Goldfield
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to L*****1 for (325.00 + 63.38BP) = 388.38
 
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Rare Lida, Nevada Check 1873666 - Rare Lida, Nevada Check 1873
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Date: April 22nd, 1873. Hiskey & Walker. Drawn on Parker, Wattson, & Co. Pay $325 to M. Duratte. Endorsed and cancelled (@ Independence) on ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*****l for (275.00 + 53.63BP) = 328.63
 
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Herald Newspapers, Aurora, Nevada, 1879-1882667 - Herald Newspapers, Aurora, Nevada, 1879-1882
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Lot of over 50 papers. "Esmeralda Has Yielded Up Her Millions And Has Billions Left For Honest Toil" printed below masthead, datelined &qu...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*****l for (170.00 + 33.15BP) = 203.15
 
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Eureka, Nevada Broadside668 - Eureka, Nevada Broadside
Holabird Western Americana Collections
P. H. Hjul on South Main Street in Eureka posted this Holiday broadside for Hjul's Bazaar. Large tear on bottom right. 12" x 8". Cit...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Eureka, Nevada, A Hague 1881 Geological Map669 - Eureka, Nevada, A Hague 1881 Geological Map
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USGS 1881 geological map of the Eureka District by Arnold Hague. F. A. Clark was the topographer. Bright, colorful, and in excellent condition. 15 1/2
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******t for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Winnemucca, Nevada school roll down maps670 - Winnemucca, Nevada school roll down maps
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Early pull-down rolled school map on cloth, which we believe was used in Winnemucca. Maps all mounted in wooden frame, hooks for hanging piece still a
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to L*****1 for (525.00 + 102.38BP) = 627.38
 
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Rawhide Telegraph and Telephone stock certificate671 - Rawhide Telegraph and Telephone stock certificate
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Very early number signed on June 5, 1909 for 2,000 shares by Fred to his brother Charles. The Grutt's were major players in the development of R...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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Beatty Bank and Trust Collection, Rhyolite672 - Beatty Bank and Trust Collection, Rhyolite
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1) Check for M. N. Van Fleet. With the famous green bullfrog vignette. Rhyolite. Signed by Grigsby. Grigsby was the town doctor! 2) Rhyolite check. 19
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*****l for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Tonopah. Mizpah Hotel Silver Platter Cover673 - Tonopah. Mizpah Hotel Silver Platter Cover
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Silver plate cover, engraved “Mizpah”, from the famous Mizpah Hotel, circa 1910. 12 x 8.5 x 6.5”. This showy piece does not have the platter base. Fro
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n.. for (290.00 + 56.55BP) = 346.55
 
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Rare Tonopah Embossed Bottle Parts674 - Rare Tonopah Embossed Bottle Parts
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Parts from three rare Tonopah bottles that date prior to 1905. Face and lower back of a clear Washington Bar, Coleman & Granger, Tonopah, Nevada...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (110.00 + 21.45BP) = 131.45
 
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Biennial Report for Nevada Surveyor General and State Register 1869675 - Biennial Report for Nevada Surveyor General and State Register 1869
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157 pages. Biennial Report of the Surveyor General and State Register of the State of Nevada for 1867 and 1868. Printed by Henry R. Mighels, State Pri
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Governor Nye check to self on Carson City Wells, Fargo & Co. Bank check676 - Governor Nye check to self on Carson City Wells, Fargo & Co. Bank check
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BOLD SIGNATURE! $100.00 on August 26, 1862. Did he take this money for services rendered or to take a trip? City: Carson City Co
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********e for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Nevada Appeal Wood Type Set (c1920s)677 - Nevada Appeal Wood Type Set (c1920s)
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Wonderful collection of Nevada printing history. Set of 145 pieces. This wood type set was originally used by the Nevada Appeal in Carson City for the
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Two Nevada State Surveyor General Reports, 1883 and 1895678 - Two Nevada State Surveyor General Reports, 1883 and 1895
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Lot of 2. Two great resources for lovers of Nevada history. 1) 1883. Report of Surveyor General and State Land Register of the State of Nevada for the
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Rare Virginia City Premiere ribbon679 - Rare Virginia City Premiere ribbon
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Never before seen by Fred Holabird! Ribbon has black script on yellow material. Virginia City Premiere / Nevada Celebrates Virginia City and Reno / Ma
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p******6 for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
 
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