Auction Details
Holabird’s Western Americana Collections Presents
The Great American Treasure Hunt
Western Americana & Numismatic Auction
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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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1004The Emperor Mining and Milling Co. Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #27, issued to Lamber Eliel in 1888 for 1000 shares. Mines in Grant County, New Mexico. Offices in Chicago, Illinois. Signed by Jaslo Duncan as
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t*******d for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
1006The New Mexico Mica Mining Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #295, issued at Denver in 1889 to M.N. Brady for 20 shares. Signed by president (illeg) and S.M. Allen as secretary. Inc. in Colorado. We were u
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******d for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
1007The San Pedro and Canon Del Agua Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #1451, issued at New York in 1880 to Geo. W. Coward for 100 shares. Inc. in Connecticut. Signed by Geo. Wm. Ballou as president and D.H. Darling
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to t*******d for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
1008The New Mexico Milling & Smelting Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #16, issued to Madam D. Tollelle for 80 shares at Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1888. Location of Works: San Pedro, Santa Fe County, New Mexico printed o
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*******d for (25.00 + 4.88BP) = 29.88
1009The Santa Fe Copper Company Stock Certificate 1890Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #1281C, issued at Santa Fe, N.M. in 1890 to Geo. A. Marden for 100 shares. Signed by H.H. Stevens as president and A.S. Bigelow as secretary. Th
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t*******d for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
1011The Black Range Mining and Milling Company StockHolabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #198, issued at Carrolton, Ill. To George L. Williams for 500 shares. Signed by David Dodgson as president and William L. Orr as secretary. Alth
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
1012New Mexico Stock Collection- Group of 15 StocksHolabird Western Americana Collections
Fifteen issued New Mexico mining stocks from around the state. A nice collection. 1)The Milwaukee Mining & Milling Company, issued 1915. Tucumca...
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********e for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
1014Wonder, Nevada Stock Certificate GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) The Wonder Mascot Mining Company. Incorporated under the laws of Arizona, 1906. #27. Issued for 25,000 shares to G.K. Preston on Mar. 16,
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p******1 for (700.00 + 136.50BP) = 836.50
1015Searchlight Gold Extraction Co. Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificate with logo in the center and gold corporate seal. Searchlight was initially a silver town, until gold was discovered in 1906. From 19
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1*****c for (60.00 + 11.70BP) = 71.70
1017Two Wonderful Framed and Matted Goldfield PiecesHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Geologic sections of the Goldfield District. By F. L. Ransom, ed. Printed by the U. S. Geological Survey / Professional Paper 66 / Plate VIII. 19 1
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
1018Wonderland Stock Certificate: Forgotten mine and unknown stockHolabird Western Americana Collections
The Wonderland Mining Company was located in Goldfield per a Reno Evening Gazette Article on July 7, 1907. This stock was issued six months earlier to
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to m********e for (85.00 + 16.58BP) = 101.58
1019Goldfield Stocks QuartetHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4: the stocks are the Oakland-Goldfield Mining Co. and the Orizaba Mining & Development Co. The Red Top Extension Mining Co. and John S. ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (140.00 + 27.30BP) = 167.30
1020Rawhide Mining Co. Ephemera GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4: 2 different stock certificates, and 2 typed letters are in this group. The certificates read "The Original Rawhide Mining Co." a...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
1021Gov. Bigler Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Territorial. One-of-a-kind historical certificate w/ the signatures of two governors! Incorporated Jan. 1863. Location: Star District, Humboldt County
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to m********e for (475.00 + 92.63BP) = 567.63
1022Eclipse Tunnel Co. Stock Cert.Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock no. 224 issued to Irvin Brown for 5 shares on May 27, 1864. It was incorporate on July 1, 1863 in San Francisco. The printer is identified as To
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to T*********t for (475.00 + 92.63BP) = 567.63
1023Free Gold Mining Company collectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Imperial County borders Mexico and Arizona and was a gold mining area. Although it is often the Golden Cross Mine that receives the most attention in
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
1024Keystone Silver Mining Co Stock Certificate, 1866.Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #1210, issued at New York in 1866. Incorporated in New York. Reese River Mining Dist., at Austin, Nevada printed on the masthead. Issued to Will
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********e for (110.00 + 21.45BP) = 131.45
1026Phoenix Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
1863. Territorial. Incorporated November, 1863. Datelined Virginia, N.T. Location: Summit Mining District, Lander County, N.T. Certificate #38. Issued
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to m********e for (550.00 + 107.25BP) = 657.25
1027Betty O'Neal Mining Company stock certificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
This rare stock is numbered 558 for 50 shares in 1881 to Oliver Brightman and signed by president H. H. Allen and secretary R. Heath. Uncancelled. The
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
1028Ruba Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
1863. Territorial. Incorporated Sept. 12th, 1863. Location: Reese River District, Lander County, N.T. Certificate #23. Uncancelled. Issued for ten sha
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to m********e for (475.00 + 92.63BP) = 567.63
1029Manhattan Silver Mining Co. Stock Cert.Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is stock no. 502, it was issued to Julia G. Smyth on August 6, 1873 for 100 shares. It was incorporated under the laws of the state of New York.
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to p********n for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
1030Newark Silver Mining Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
A great example of how G.T. Brown creates a picture without pictures. Fancy letters, etched circles, green and black color all add to this magnificent
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****H for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
1031Day Silver Mining Company Checks from Royal City, NevadaHolabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 130 blank 1880's checks. Royal City was at or near Bristol, Nevada. The Silver Day Mining Company was open in 1880 and by 1883 del...
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********e for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
1032Robinson Mining Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
1864. Territorial. Incorporated January 5th, 1864. Location: Blue Sulphur Spring District, Lyon Co., N.T. Datelined Virginia, N.T. Certificate #22. Un
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 2*****l for (425.00 + 82.88BP) = 507.88
1033Industry Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Cert.Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is stock no. 5; it was issued to Harry F. Whitman for 1,000 shares on January 21, 1878. It was incorporated on October 2, 1877. The printer of th
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********e for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
1034Rawhide Mining Certificates GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3: first is the Rawhide Big Horn Mining Co. certificate, signed by president Zeb Kendall, is a rare find. This also has 3 beautiful vignettes.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (140.00 + 27.30BP) = 167.30
1035Rawhide Mining Stocks and Map GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
Rawhide was one of Nevada's last great mining boom town of the 20th Century. Joe McDonald described the town in 1920; he wrote "The life of...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
1036Rawhide Mining Stocks TrioHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3: rare certificates, from the boomtown of Rawhide. This contains the Rawhide Olgilvie-Reynolds Leasing and Mining Co. the Rawhide Queen Mines
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to m********e for (60.00 + 11.70BP) = 71.70
1037Rawhide Stock Certificates TrioHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3: first is the Rawhide Big Horn Mining Co. certificate, signed by president Zeb Kendall, is a rare find. This also has 3 beautiful vignettes.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
1038Fabulous 2-Sided 1921 Clifford Silver Mine MapHolabird Western Americana Collections
30" x 24". Reverse is blueprint format. Mounted on cardboard. Great presentation piece. Homer Black / U. S. Mineral Surveyor / Tonopah, Ne...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to B*****2 for (60.00 + 11.70BP) = 71.70
1039Bullfrog Central Mining Co. Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
1907. Incorporated under the laws of South Dakota, April, 1906. Certificate #398. Punch cancelled thru signatures. Issued for one thousand shares to N
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
1040Bullfrog Golden Sceptre Mining Co. Stock Certificate 1907Holabird Western Americana Collections
1907. Clean and uncancelled certificate with the famous frog vignette. Incorporated under the laws of the Territory of Arizona. Uncancelled. Certifica
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for (350.00 + 68.25BP) = 418.25
1041Bullfrog Vignette Pieces: Check and Two Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 Bullfrog pieces featuring the famous and collectible frog vignette. 1) 1909 Rhyolite, Nevada check from the Bullfrog Bank and Trust Company.
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to m********e for (500.00 + 97.50BP) = 597.50
1042Montgomery and Shoshone Bullfrog Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. Three rare stock certificates plus two issues of a market review publication. 1) The Shoshone-Bull Frog Gold Mining Company. Incorporated un
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********e for (425.00 + 82.88BP) = 507.88
1043Original Bullfrog Mines Syndicate Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
1906. Very rare. Incorporated under the laws of the territory of Arizona. Certificate #2364. Datelined: Feb. 27, 1906, San Francisco, Cal. San Francis
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********e for (125.00 + 24.38BP) = 149.38
1044Later Manhattan Mining Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of six various stocks from the later years in Manhattan's mining history. 1) Manhattan Dexter Mining Co. Stock no. 4088 issued to ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (160.00 + 31.20BP) = 191.20
1045Manhattan Gold Mining Co. Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Manhattan, Nevada was known as the "the Town of Beginnings." Perhaps it was meant to encompass the possible new beginnings that the land...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*****l for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
1046Manhattan Mining Stock Certificates GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6: this rare lot contains certificates from the Ogden Manhattan Mining Co. the Manhattan Thelma Mining Co. The Manhattan Bob Roy Gold Mining Co
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to m********e for (350.00 + 68.25BP) = 418.25
1048Ophir Canon Mines Company of Nevada prospectusHolabird Western Americana Collections
Includes maps and photographs. By George Nickerson. 24 pages. Map is 1906. Pages coming loose, but intact. City: Ophir Canon Cou
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*******d for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
1049Rhyolite Area Stock Certificates PairHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2: Granite-Contact Mines Co. and Tecopa Consolidated Mining Co. stock certificates. Both are in excellent condition. The Granite-Contact certif
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to T*********t for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
1050Rhyolite Rose Gold Mining Co. CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Arizona Territorial capital stock certificate. Document #246 for 500 shares, signed by the Secretary and President. Intricate black borders and scroll
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*****l for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
1051Rhyolite Townsite and Mining Co. Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
This was stock no. 713 issued to J.E. Muloany for 1,000 shares on April7, 1907. It was signed by the Assistant Secretary E.P. Fortin and Vice Presiden
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*****1 for (80.00 + 15.60BP) = 95.60
1052Three Rhyolite Stock Certificates, 1905-1906Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three stock certificates from claims located north of the Rhyolite townsite. 1) Spearhead Bullfrog Mining Company. Incorporated under the laws
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****p for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50