Holiday Treasures Auction- December 2019

Auction Details

5 Day Live Auction Thursday-Monday, December 5,6,7,8,9, 10th.
Starting 8am PST.

Day 1 (Thur, Dec 5) Lots 1000-1708

Art (1000-1077)
Military (1078-1138)
Native Americana (1139-1205)
Firearms-Weapons (1206-1219)
General Americana (1220-1619)
Autograph (1220-1221)
Books-Antiquarian (1222-1241)
Bottles (1242-1254)
Clothing (1255-1261)
Comic Books (1262-1286)
Cowboy (1287-1328)
Entertainment Industry (1329-1333)
Ephemera (1334-1373)
Furnishings - 3D Items (1374-1412)
Gaming (1413-1416)
Jewelry (1417-1455)
Maps (1456-1472)
Music (1473-1499)
Photography (1500-1518)
Political (1519-1523)
Postcards (1524-1575)
Saloon / Beer / Tobacco (1576-1581)
Spoons (1582-1585)
Tools (1586-1589)
Toys (1590-1603)
Wells Fargo & Express (1604-1606)
World's Fair & Expositions (1614-1619)
Numismatics (1620-1656)
Tokens (1657-1708)


Day 2 (Fri, Dec 6) Lots 2000-2737

Stocks & Bonds (2000-2502)
Mining (2000-2441)
Other (2442-2498)
Petroliana (2499-2502)
Railroadiana (2503-2609)
Transportation (2610-2643)
Minerals (2644-2668)
Mining (2669-2737)


Day 3 (Sat, Dec 7) Lots 3000-3957

Art (3000-3049)
Military (3050-3119)
Firearms-Weapons (3120-3134)
General Americana (3135-3954)
Books-Antiquarian (3135-3211)
Bottles (3212-3247)
Clothing (3248-3264)
Cowboy (3265-3307)
Entertainment Industry (3308-3320)
Ephemera (3321-3510)
Fire (3511-3513)
Fraternal Organizations (3514-3516)
Furnishings - 3D Items (3517-3571)
Gaming (3572-3576)
Maps (3577-3596)
Photography (3597-3568)
Political (3669-3682)
Postcards (3683-3862)
Saloon / Beer / Tobacco (3863-3889)
Signs (3890-3893)
Spoons (3894-3897)
Tools (3898-3917)
Toys (3918-3942)
Wells Fargo/Express (3943-3949)
World's Fair & Expositions (3950-3954)
General Foreign (3955-3957)

Day 4 (Sun, Dec 8) Lots 4000-4750

Native Americana (4000-4046)
Minerals (4047-4100)
Mining (4101-4212)
Numismatics (4213-4394)
Tokens (4395-4545)
Postal History (4546-4558)
Sports (4559-4679)
Transportation (4680-4750)

Day 5 (Mon, Dec 9) Lots 5000-6227

Stocks & Bonds (5000-6227)
Automobile (5000-5070)
Aviation (5071-5073)
Industrial (5074-5075)
Mining (5076-5710)
Other (5711-5866)
Petroliana (5867-5872)
Railroadiana (5873-6208)
Transportation (6209-6227)
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.
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Meaderville and Butte, MT Firefighter Photo & Anniversary Program  #862183403Meaderville and Butte, MT Firefighter Photo & Anniversary Program #86218
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Meaderville, MT volunteer FD 1960 50th anniversary program with lots of nice old photos. Framed and matted 6x8" photo of a brick city hall hous...
Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
Montana Collectibles  #1091823404Montana Collectibles #109182
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large lot of Montana collectibles including 15 lapel pins, four wooden nickels, six bottle openers, one lacing hook, a variety of 16 brass and copper
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Montana Education Booklets- a Plea for Fairness and more  #406223405Montana Education Booklets- a Plea for Fairness and more #40622
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Included: University of Montana President's Report, 1898; Biennial report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction of Montana, 1938, Helena;...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Montana Ephemera  #1098313406Montana Ephemera #109831
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Football program from October 23, 1943, Great Falls Bisons vx. Havre Ponies at Memorial Stadium, Great Falls. Three checks from the Butte Carriage Wor
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Montana Ephemera   #1005393407Montana Ephemera #100539
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Workman's badge from Fort Peck; trade tokens from Oxford Cigar Store in Missoula; trade token from Pheasant, Dillon, MT; Montan Power tape measu...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Montana Historical Grab Bag  #832033408Montana Historical Grab Bag #83203
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early issue of the Weekly Missoulian, vol 1, #15, June 6, 1873. Mounted panorama "Victory Liberty Drive in Butte, April 28-30, c1918, about 36&...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Montana Pamphlet Group  #502723409Montana Pamphlet Group #50272
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes C. D. Edwards Manufacturing Company road building catalog with pasted in cartoon drawings of "Alec and A'l". Pamphlet, A Tri...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Nice Group of Montana Collectibles  #1102943410Nice Group of Montana Collectibles #110294
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small copper tray from National Air Tours, 1928, Great Falls, Montana, July 21, 1928. Stamped, compliments of Texas Pacific Coal & Oil Company, ...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Posters of Missoula Flood (3 maps)  #913643411Posters of Missoula Flood (3 maps) #91364
Holabird Western Americana Collections
36" x 24". Map of the "Ice Age Flood"; Uniformitarianism vs. catastrophic geologic events. Interesting lot. 3 Maps. State: Monta...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Souvenir Booklets from Helena, Montana 1930-1960  #502733412Souvenir Booklets from Helena, Montana 1930-1960 #50273
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Placer Hotel and Arbuckle's advertising items. Montana Deaconess School at Helena showing students and grounds.163 Infantry Journal. Helena Wat...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Western Ephemera Miscellaneous Collection  #478763413Western Ephemera Miscellaneous Collection #47876
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1876 Homestake Centennial 1976 Booklet, 96 pages and lots of photos. Old mining deeds, mining receipts, Santa Fe-The Lee Ranch Mine booklet, self gui
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Teachers Certs. Diplomas, Cabinet Card  #844043414Teachers Certs. Diplomas, Cabinet Card #84404
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Generations of Teachers from the Jameson Family. From the Salvatore Falcone Collection. State: Nebraska City: Fremont Date: 1925
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Bullion and Exchange Bank Check  #825783415Bullion and Exchange Bank Check #82578
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Check #2 to and from CA Witherall? assayer. $490.50. State: Nevada City: Carson City Date: 1888
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Veto Messages from Governor John Sparks  #776623416Veto Messages from Governor John Sparks #77662
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Veto Messages of His Excellency John Sparks, Governor of the State of Nevada, Legislature of 1903. Also, Proposed Constitutional Amendments. Compiled
Start Price : 12.50 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
1885 John Jones and William Sharon Court Complaint  #9989234171885 John Jones and William Sharon Court Complaint #99892
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nevada Mill Company vs. Baltimore Mill Company. Filed by MN Stone for the plaintiffs. Complaint on materials owned. The Baltimore Mine (which we assum
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Early Satisfaction of Mortgage  #898673418Early Satisfaction of Mortgage #89867
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1884 satisfaction of mortgage in Esmeralda County, NV to Isaac Morse to AJ Rhodes State: Nevada City: Esmeralda County Date: 1884
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Eureka County Bank Stock Certificate, 1895  #630673419Eureka County Bank Stock Certificate, 1895 #63067
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare! Inc. March 2, 1895. No. 34, issued for 15 5/13 shares to Moritz Scheeline, a Reno banker, on May 24th, 1895. Cancelled on December 7, 1897. Sign
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Eureka County Bank Stock Certificate  #543683420Eureka County Bank Stock Certificate #54368
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/C 1886/1889 to WE Griffin who was the exclusive Wells Fargo agent for Eureka and his signature is on the back. #9, 10 shares. State: Nevada City: Eu
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Goldfield, Nevada Photographic Billhead- S.C. Smith/ Western Gas Engine 1908  #512123421Goldfield, Nevada Photographic Billhead- S.C. Smith/ Western Gas Engine 1908 #51212
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare photographic letterhead from the heyday of Goldfield, Nevada. Pictured is the Western Gas Engine Company, located at 419 Columbia St. in Goldfiel
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Pioche and Eureka, Nevada Checks  #744863422Pioche and Eureka, Nevada Checks #74486
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1) WE Griffin Banker / Wells Fargo 1884 check. Pioche. Nice green on white design. 2) 1922 St. John Lodge, Masons, Pioche check. Black on
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Pioche Railroad Archive  #643623423Pioche Railroad Archive #64362
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Pioche Pacific Railroad Company Archive (8 shipping records) c. 1936. 1 Yellow Aster Mining & Milling Co. Assayer's Report, c. 1918. S...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*********M for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Three Rawhide RPC's Showing an Overview of the Town  #992493424Three Rawhide RPC's Showing an Overview of the Town #99249
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Rawhide RPC overviews. One with a nearly perfect Rawhide, 1908 postmark. Additional statistics of the town included. [Don't forget to chec...
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to D****7 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Orr Water Ditch Company Legal Papers  #255203425Orr Water Ditch Company Legal Papers #25520
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is Equity No. A-3, a Recommended Temporary Restraining Order, 88 pages. Cover is torn slightly. In 1913 the United States filed in the U.S. Distr
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d******r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Ayer Ranch Ephemera  #598063426Ayer Ranch Ephemera #59806
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of antiques from the Jerome Ayer ranch in Reno, which was located on Alameda, now North Wells. This group of antiques appears to date from the
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Casino Ashtray Collection  #559743427Casino Ashtray Collection #55974
Holabird Western Americana Collections
72 pieces. Included: Palace Club (27), Reno Horseshoe Club (7), Reno Horseshoe (10), Comstock (4), Overland (24). Most of these are from the 1970s, of
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Casino Ashtrays  #559793428Casino Ashtrays #55979
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 50. Ashtrays from Old Reno, Sands, Onslow, Townhouse, Colony, Riverboat, Nugget, Ace, Nevada Club, Thunderbird, Colonial, Gold Dust, Oxbo
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Dr. Charles O Gasho Glasses and Case  #481273429Dr. Charles O Gasho Glasses and Case #48127
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The case is in very nice condition; a hard plastic material, inside is a gold color foil placard "Dr. Chas. O. Gasho / Optometrist / Reno - Ne...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Harold's Club Ashtray Collection  #559733430Harold's Club Ashtray Collection #55973
Holabird Western Americana Collections
95 pieces. Much duplication, but a number of the rare varieties present. Please note: Pick-up is preferred for these delicate items. If shipped, speci
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Large Cardboard Broadside Ad for Jack McCloskey talking about Harold's Club  #497283431Large Cardboard Broadside Ad for Jack McCloskey talking about Harold's Club #49728
Holabird Western Americana Collections
McCloskey was a famous columnist for the Las Vegas Sun. "...if gambling is carried on the level of Harold's Club, by men like Raymond I. Sm...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 160.00
Ox Yoke  #1062513432Ox Yoke #106251
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a very early piece of Americana. It is from a local desert farm area, from one of the old time ranch sites. It was used to harness the Oxen as
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to k*******7 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Reno, NV City Centennial Poster  #608063433Reno, NV City Centennial Poster #60806
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reno, NV Centennial poster. Approx 21" x 22". 3 horses in front of Reno skyline and Sierra Nevada Mountains. Small tack holes in 4 corners...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Tonopah Advertising & Map of Arizona  #612383434Tonopah Advertising & Map of Arizona #61238
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Color Map of Arizona (tearing at right side) misc. letters, checks, bills, and seven adveretising place mats from Tonopah, Nevada (dates unknown) with
Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Cemetary Sign from Nevada  #1107003435Cemetary Sign from Nevada #110700
Holabird Western Americana Collections
metal sign on 65" post. sign is 24 x 18". This sign once showed the way to the Virginia City cemetery. it was later replaced with a "...
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Comstock Checks (6)  #844263436Comstock Checks (6) #84426
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RNX with 1 citrine yellow 2 Consolidated CA & Virginia Mining Co.,; Comstock Pumping Assoc. from Virginia NV; Ophir Silver Mining Company; Com...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to B*********g for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
The Daily Times with Virginia City, NV Fire Story  #1000313437The Daily Times with Virginia City, NV Fire Story #100031
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Daily Times of San Bernardino, CA with follow up on Virginia City, NV fire. Poor condition, sold as is State: Nevada City: Virginia City Date: 187
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Two interesting letters Include on Letter of Introduction for a Mexican Delegation  #606603438Two interesting letters Include on Letter of Introduction for a Mexican Delegation #60660
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Letter addressed to George Senf, agent for the Western Union Telegraph Company in Virginia City. From San Francisco. Please see to a "party ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to u********y.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Vintage Virginia City Parade Enlarged Poster  #1027463439Vintage Virginia City Parade Enlarged Poster #102746
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black & white enlarged poster of a parade being held in Virginia City on "B" Street. Stamped Courtesy of Nevada Historical Society. Th...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Washington Guard, Virginia City, NV Documents  #776653440Washington Guard, Virginia City, NV Documents #77665
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Storey County Auditor's Office documents attached together that are receipts from July, August, September, and October 1878 for the funds a...
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to p********e for (12.50 + 3.13BP) = 15.63
Comstock Mines Cross Section Map  #996813441Comstock Mines Cross Section Map #99681
Holabird Western Americana Collections
17 x 21". Color. Hale & Norcross and Potosi Mines Cross Section. Numbered Plate 10. Major rips and folds could use archival tape! State: Ne...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Winnemucca Motor Sales Calendar  #1027553442Winnemucca Motor Sales Calendar #102755
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Features January 1956 through December 1956. In good condition. Features Grand Canyon pics, Mt. Hood horseback riding & many more Americana phot...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
The Story of Wonder (Hugh Shamberger)  #997683443The Story of Wonder (Hugh Shamberger) #99768
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1906. This photograph (3.25 x 4.25") is identified as the Pioneer Saloon in Wonder by Hugh Shamberger. It seems to be an open mess for early Wo...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9****J for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Higgins, C.C. Original Manuscripts about Nevada Desert Life  #499683444Higgins, C.C. Original Manuscripts about Nevada Desert Life #49968
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes The Roughneck (with notes on Reno Commercial Club paper), Katie of Desolate Springs (returned from Everybody's Magazine), The Three Los...
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to p******1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Ladies' Repository Magazine, 1873 with Article on Nevada Lakes  #776323445Ladies' Repository Magazine, 1873 with Article on Nevada Lakes #77632
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Nevada reference. Has 4 page article, The Lakes of Nevada, by Lisle Lester. Covers Washoe Lake, Pyramid Lake, Humboldt Lake, Walker Lake, and Car
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Nevada Brothel Collection  #1101983446Nevada Brothel Collection #110198
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Items from some of Nevada's famous Brothels. Two bumper stickers from Fran's Star Ranch Beatty; Menu from Sagebrush Brothel in Carson (the ...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Nevada Historical Newspapers (3)  #1000343447Nevada Historical Newspapers (3) #100034
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1915 Walker Lake Bulletin, 1922 Mining Topics, 1916 Review Miner State: Nevada City: Date:
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
U.S. Mail Coach, Way Bill  #643773448U.S. Mail Coach, Way Bill #64377
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Way Bill from Keene to Groton and Boston. This has passengers' names, where from, where to Dollars/Cents. 14" x 9". State: New Hampshi...
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Report (3rd Annual, Central N.J. Land Improvement Co.  #779493449Report (3rd Annual, Central N.J. Land Improvement Co. #77949
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3rd Annual Report of the Board of Directors to the Stockholders of Central N.J. Land Improvement Co., 1875. Pamphlet, pp.6. 6" x 9". State...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
New Mexico Ephemera  #650533450New Mexico Ephemera #65053
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Albuquerque National Bank service letters, 10 First National bank assorted sheets-some with tears, 4 Mora County tax receipts 1906-1919 and more. Stat
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
1857 New York Port Warden's Receipts  #5895634511857 New York Port Warden's Receipts #58956
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two receipts. One for August 19, 1857 and one for August 21, 1857. One for $1.00 for certificate of rice paper and one for $2,00 for survey of flour o
Estimate : 45.00 - 80.00
Sold to c********r.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Aug. W. King, Banker & Mining Man, Ephemera  #1073443452Aug. W. King, Banker & Mining Man, Ephemera #107344
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 31. King went from banking in New York to mining interests in Cripple Creek and Nevada. His name appears in other pieces from the Heizer Estate
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00