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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Two Virginia City prints from Jean de Strelecki and an iconic drawing.680 - Two Virginia City prints from Jean de Strelecki and an iconic drawing.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1-2) Strelecki prints from Virginia City. Original art was done in 1927 and 1928. Strelecki was born in Poland and resided in Paris, New York, and Lo
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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William T. Eaves medallion Pattern Silver Spoon.681 - William T. Eaves medallion Pattern Silver Spoon.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New Discovery William T. Eaves medallion Pattern Silver Spoon. Circa 1868-1870. Offered here are two tea spoons in Medallion pattern, one marked ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to V********e for (325.00 + 63.38BP) = 388.38
 
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Panorama of Virginia City Stereoview682 - Panorama of Virginia City Stereoview
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This stereoview features a lookback on the Comstock. The stereoview was a part of of the Wakins' New Series. Both the photographs measure 3.05&q...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e**********t for (90.00 + 17.55BP) = 107.55
 
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Stereoview of Virginia City Looking East683 - Stereoview of Virginia City Looking East
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This is an early view of the Comstock. The photographer is identified as Lawrence & Houseworth Opticians, Importers of Stereoscopic Goods, San F...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to e**********t for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Virginia City Water Bond Certificate684 - Virginia City Water Bond Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Virginia and Gold Hill Water Company. Bond No. 6. $1000 in gold coin issued to N. Lernning (?) or Bearer. Signed by Mayor J.S. Kaneen & Clerk J....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to L*****1 for (55.00 + 10.73BP) = 65.73
 
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Gordon Harris personal silver and silver & gold belt buckles685 - Gordon Harris personal silver and silver & gold belt buckles
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From the Gordon Harris estate. Lot of 2. 1) Front: "Nevada White Hats 1943" on top, "Gordon Harris 1944" on bottom, raised cowbo...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to L*****1 for (852.00 + 166.14BP) = 1,018.14
 
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Harris Estate Silver Belt Buckle w/$20 gold coin piece686 - Harris Estate Silver Belt Buckle w/$20 gold coin piece
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From the Gordon Harris estate. A personal, custom-made silver belt buckle with an 1899 $20 U.S. gold coin, gold overlay on buckle, and four diamonds.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to R*******8 for (1,500.00 + 292.50BP) = 1,792.50
 
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Three Western belts w/ silver buckles687 - Three Western belts w/ silver buckles
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Great lot of 3. 1) Two women's Western leather belts with silver buckles. One has smaller silver plates with sheep and flower engravings. No mak...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********4 for (425.00 + 82.88BP) = 507.88
 
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Two ledgers for Reno druggist NE Wilson c. 1890s688 - Two ledgers for Reno druggist NE Wilson c. 1890s
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 notebooks. 1) Cover: Laboratory Notes. Nat. E. Wilson. Bayonne City, New Jersey. Begins in Jan. 1891. Last entry in June 1895. Most pages in
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Glass Lantern Geology Slides Assortment689 - Glass Lantern Geology Slides Assortment
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Glass lantern slides, possibly from a UNR Geology class, as these were found in Reno. Approx. 350 slides, mostly from rural Nevada and the Comstock,
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to a****a for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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Glass Lantern Geology Slides Collection690 - Glass Lantern Geology Slides Collection
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Glass lantern slides, probably from UNR Geology class, as these were found in Reno. Approx. 500 slides, including such categories as Seismology &...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to a****a for (375.00 + 73.13BP) = 448.13
 
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Reno Stereoviews691 - Reno Stereoviews
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This is a lot of 2 images of the bridge overlooking the Truckee River. The stereoviews were produced by the Keystone View Company. Both photographs me
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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White Pine County, Nevada Deputy Sheriff Badge692 - White Pine County, Nevada Deputy Sheriff Badge
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Belonged to William T. O'Neil. Has state seal in middle. No markings on back. O'Neil was a representative from White Pine County in the Neva...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to S*****8 for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Brunswick Mills Stereoview693 - Brunswick Mills Stereoview
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The stereoview was taken along the Carson River. Wakins' New Series. Both the photographs measure 3.05" x 3.05" while the matte measur...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 600.00
Sold to R******1 for (125.00 + 24.38BP) = 149.38
 
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1888 framed map of Nevada694 - 1888 framed map of Nevada
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No Mineral County. No Clark County. No Pershing County. The cities in the boldest print are Belmont, Hamilton, Elko, Stillwater, etc. Rand McNally.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to M*********n for (80.00 + 15.60BP) = 95.60
 
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1891 Nevada Legislature Broadside695 - 1891 Nevada Legislature Broadside
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Hard to find. 28" x 21". Includes William Stewart, J P Jones, Charles Belknap, Russell Colcord, Orvis Ring, Lem Allen, George Nixon, Willi...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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1910 Nevada Republican nominees broadside696 - 1910 Nevada Republican nominees broadside
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Very Rare. 31 1/2" x 24". Complete slate featuring George Nixon, Tasker Oddie, EE Roberts (Reno's famous pro-alcohol Mayor during proh...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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1918 Nevada Legislative group photo697 - 1918 Nevada Legislative group photo
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40" x 10". Bright and sharp. Includes first female member of the Nevada legislature, Sadie Hurst (R-Washoe), elected to Assembly in 1918. ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Bixby Huffman Cattle Company sealer698 - Bixby Huffman Cattle Company sealer
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Unusual Nevada seal. Fred Bixby was well known for his Santa Barbara Ranch, but there is no Internet indication that he ran cattle in Nevada?
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 3***6 for (130.00 + 25.35BP) = 155.35
 
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c1952 Nevada Highway Patrol (etc.) ledger699 - c1952 Nevada Highway Patrol (etc.) ledger
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Expense account for Highway Patrol, Driver's License Division, Motor Vehicle Division, and Safety Division. City: County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****8 for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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