"June Americana Jamboree" Timed Auction (2025 June)

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“June Americana Jamboree” Timed Auction

Day 1, June 14th, 2025, Lots 1000-1737
Minerals & Fossils (1000-1061)
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera (1062-1141)
Stocks & Bonds (1142-1407)
Mining
Oil
Railroad & Steamer
Misc.
Bottles (1408-1458)
Transportation (1459-1502)
Philatelic (1503-1629)
Postcards
Stamps
Art (1630-1737)

Day 2, June 15th, 2025, Lots 2000-2748
General Americana (2000-2476)
Geo. Sort (2000-2186)
Misc. Categories incl. Fishing, Native Americana & Cowboy, Books & Maps, General Store, Music, Tools, Toys (2187-2476)
Numismatics (Lots 2477-2748)
Currency, Scrip, & Ephemera (2477-2523)
Coins (2524-2595)
Medals (2596-2648)
Gaming (2649-2658)
Tokens (2659-2748)
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Very Rare 1874 Eureka, Nevada Mining Assay Receipt for David Lundbom [192870]1100Very Rare 1874 Eureka, Nevada Mining Assay Receipt for David Lundbom [192870]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. We have offered receipts from his Austin, NV office but not this office in Eureka. Deposit by John Perry on April 3rd, 1874. Valued at
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Goldfield, Nevada Mining Prospectus & Claim Map [192901]1101Goldfield, Nevada Mining Prospectus & Claim Map [192901]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Goldfield Deep Mines Company of Nevada mining promotional material. Three large panels with text on both sides and three photos. No date.
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d******r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Nevada Historical & Promotional Publications (5) [195613]1102Nevada Historical & Promotional Publications (5) [195613]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Promotional material from Goldfield, Nevada. There's a "Facts" brochure, a copy of "Nevada's Newspapers," a booklet enti...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Lander County Mining Camps Letterhead Group [188399]1103Lander County Mining Camps Letterhead Group [188399]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letterheads from Lander county mine camps. 5x 1895-86 Reese River letters for supplies and 1902 Spencer request for supplies from Mary Spencer. ^ Da
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Reno Gem and Mineral Society Poster, 1970 [190777]1104Reno Gem and Mineral Society Poster, 1970 [190777]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1970 Reno Gem and Mineral Society poster. 14x11", toning, mostly left edge. Please inspect. ^ Date: Country(if not USA): State: Nevada Cit...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****O for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Mayflower Bullfrog Cons. Mining Check, Rare [193234]1105Mayflower Bullfrog Cons. Mining Check, Rare [193234]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1909 Mayflower at Pioneer, pictorial Mayflower Bullfrog Cons. Mining check with bullfrog vignette. Small tears, toning etc. Please inspect. ^ Dat
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Grub Stake Request Letter  1928, Schurz, Nevada [172978]1106Grub Stake Request Letter 1928, Schurz, Nevada [172978]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handwritten letter from one Charles G. Aldridge of Schurz, Nevada to M.H. Poehlman, requesting help in securing a grubstake of $500 from George Wingfi
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Mary Mine Correspondence, 1892-1914 [190916]1107Mary Mine Correspondence, 1892-1914 [190916]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of correspondence related to the Mary Mine of Silver Peak, Nevada, dating from 1892 to 1914. The collection contains eleven letters, most
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Assay For the Tonopah Extension Mine Co. [194534]1108Assay For the Tonopah Extension Mine Co. [194534]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This assay for the Tonopah Extension Mining Co. is for both gold and silver. There are 14 samples of both gold and silver. Very high grade ore listed.
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Tonopah Plat Map & Repro British Map [196671]1109Tonopah Plat Map & Repro British Map [196671]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tonopah, Grimes Divide Mining plat, 1920 in frame-lower right stain. Repro shellacked map of Middlesex, England, 19x25"-lower stain. Please ins...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Tonopah, Nevada Mining Camp Panorama Photograph, NE Johnson [197570]1110Tonopah, Nevada Mining Camp Panorama Photograph, NE Johnson [197570]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Souvenir of Tonopah booklet from NE Johnson, Photographer and Publisher. Nine panels that form a large panorama (6 x 35") of Tonopah, with nine...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
Arrowhead Development Letterhead, 1931 [182915]1111Arrowhead Development Letterhead, 1931 [182915]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A two-page Arrowhead Development Company, Tonopah, Nevada, letter to stockholders informing them that a 1 cent assessment was approved. The letter als
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Alpheus Bull Autographed Check, 1873 [193573]1112Alpheus Bull Autographed Check, 1873 [193573]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Check written to and signed on reverse by Alpheus Bull, a Comstock millionaire. Bull was on the Board of many important Comstock mining companies, esp
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Comstock Telegraph Trio w/ Alpheus Bull Signature [188631]1113Comstock Telegraph Trio w/ Alpheus Bull Signature [188631]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1867 California State Telegraph signed by Alpheus Bull who president of Gould and Curry Mine in Virginia City and was a Comstock millionaire. Also, 18
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to f*****E for (35.00 + 0.00BP) = 35.00
Assay by E. Ruhling & Co. for the Savage Mine Co. of Virginia (City), Nevada 1871 [194542]1114Assay by E. Ruhling & Co. for the Savage Mine Co. of Virginia (City), Nevada 1871 [194542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This assay #9696 from the office of E. Ruhling & Co. of Virginia, Nevada for the Savage Mine Co.(Pappoose Mill) dated 1871. The total value is $...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j******U for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Savage Mine, Virginia City, Nevada Ephemera Group [192905]1115Savage Mine, Virginia City, Nevada Ephemera Group [192905]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. The Savage Mine was staked in 1859 by AO and Leonard C. Savage. It was located on middle part of the Comstock Lode between the Hal
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Minerals of Nevada, Castor & Ferdock, 2004 [197862]1116Minerals of Nevada, Castor & Ferdock, 2004 [197862]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover. Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Special Publication 31 in association with the University of Nevada Press. 2004. 512 pp. Block of color
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to W****e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Salt Lake Sampling Works Receipt from Frank Foote Proprietor (5) [194519]1117Salt Lake Sampling Works Receipt from Frank Foote Proprietor (5) [194519]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are five receipts in this lot from Frank Foote or his estate. Mr. Foote was the proprietor of the Salt Lake Sampling Works as well as the Frank
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 90.00
Japan Mining Postcard (1) [185450]1118Japan Mining Postcard (1) [185450]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One postcard from Japan, an RPC of a Japanese mine. "THE TSUDO OF MANUFACTORY/(ASHIO COPPER MINE)" along with Japanese lettering printed i...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Mexican Mine Prospectus: Playa de Oro 1903 [90597]1119Mexican Mine Prospectus: Playa de Oro 1903 [90597]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1903 Mining Prospectus for a Mexican mine "Playa de Oro". 9pp, toning Mexico ^ Date: Country(if not USA): Mexico State: City: Pro...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Mexico Mining Ephemera [189958]1120Mexico Mining Ephemera [189958]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (3) different reports from the Guangiuato Mines in Mexico. (1) Report is listed under the Oro Grande Mining Company. Circa 1909-1910, 4-page bo
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********o.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Miner's Candlestick [192976]1121Miner's Candlestick [192976]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miner's candlestick with shallow candle holder. It measures 9" in length and is in very nice condition. Please see photos for more details....
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********v.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Misc. Mining Tins [196825]1122Misc. Mining Tins [196825]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. Various Metal Tin Jugs. Fair Condition for most. Circa 1900's. ^ Date: 1900's Country(if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to W****e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Cute Prospectors "Miner's Pick" Tie Pin [197899]1123Cute Prospectors "Miner's Pick" Tie Pin [197899]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Nugget Ace Collection. Adorable wood and metal tie pin, 2.75" long, pick is 2.25" wide. Wear it at the next Grass Valley Old West...
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to m********y for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
Miniature Minecar Wheels (4) [195074]1124Miniature Minecar Wheels (4) [195074]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 miniature minecar wheels, 4 curved spokes. Modern made, probably for a small ore car model. Made of white metal painted black. Diameter is 7 1/4&q...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Alaska, Montana and Colorado Mining Ephemera [194150]1125Alaska, Montana and Colorado Mining Ephemera [194150]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1919 Cons. Alaskan Co. letterhead from their manager regarding the annual report with cover. 1903 Shafter MC, Virginia City, MT letterhead and cover t
Estimate : 110.00 - 150.00
Sold to u******i for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Books on the Great Diamond Hoax (3) [194359]1126Books on the Great Diamond Hoax (3) [194359]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 3 books on the Great Diamond Hoax of 1872. Items in the lot are 'Diamonds in the Salt: The First Authentic Account of the Sensational...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to b**********7 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Precious Stones and Other Crystals, R. Metz, Hardcover [197863]1127Precious Stones and Other Crystals, R. Metz, Hardcover [197863]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photographs by Arnold E. Bank. With 89 color plates. Viking Press, 1964. 191 pp. Discusses crystal form an structure, growth, properties of minerals,
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to p* for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
G.A. Roush "The Mineral Industry" series, 1898-1921 [191442]1128G.A. Roush "The Mineral Industry" series, 1898-1921 [191442]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of nine books in the "The Mineral Industry" series, edited by G.A. Roush and published by the McGraw-Hill Book Company. These...
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to s****B for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
International Mining Books (4) [194354]1129International Mining Books (4) [194354]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 4 books on mining and industry in various countries, published 1972-2005. Titles included in the lot are 'Goldfields of Otago' by...
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Mine Lubricants/Solutions Ad Brochures [190295]1130Mine Lubricants/Solutions Ad Brochures [190295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of eight advertising and instructional brochures for chemical products related to mining, primarily lubricants for mining tools and machinery.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*********m for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Mineral Industry, 1902, 1908 Volumes, AIME [196647]1131Mineral Industry, 1902, 1908 Volumes, AIME [196647]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Mineral Industry annual reports of the AIME are priceless reports on mining in America for each year. They began publication in 1892 and went thro
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to s****B for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Mining Clubs & Society Ephemera [196440]1132Mining Clubs & Society Ephemera [196440]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of brochures, magazine and newsletters from various mining clubs and societies All in good condition. Please see photos for more details
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s****B for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
The National Atlas of the United States, 1970, USGS [197301]1133The National Atlas of the United States, 1970, USGS [197301]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover. Published by the Department of the Interior Geological Survey, 1970. 417pp. Includes general reference maps of the US, as well as geologica
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Transactions of the AIM Engineers, 1914, Rare [194086]1134Transactions of the AIM Engineers, 1914, Rare [194086]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1914 Transactions of the American Institute of Mining Engineers Vol XLVI. Discussions of the Butte meeting and prevailing practices in mining and
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*********m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Western Assay Companies Collection [194256]1135Western Assay Companies Collection [194256]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There is an assay receipt from the Assay Office of J.R. Reedy of Central City, Col. dated May 14, 1891. It shows 14 oz. of gold, and 124 oz. of silver
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to D*****h for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Mine Equipment Catalogs, 7 [190586]1136Mine Equipment Catalogs, 7 [190586]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 mine equipment catalogs, all from the Anaconda Co. library. Cast Iron Pipe, Warner Gear, Wright Hoist, Waugh Turbo Drifters, Midwest Air Filters, Il
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Motors, Gauges, Hoists, Packing Material Catalog Group [190485]1137Motors, Gauges, Hoists, Packing Material Catalog Group [190485]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the files of Anaconda Copper. 1930 Triumph motor-water damage and stuck pages. 1967 Nordberg Symons Cone Crusher. Vulcan Electric Hoists, Canedy-
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Power and Power Plant Magazines, c. 1915-30, 4 [190418]1138Power and Power Plant Magazines, c. 1915-30, 4 [190418]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 c. 1915-30 magazines. 1930 G E Witt power plant equipment sent to Anaconda Copper. 3x 1915-16 folded Power Magazine with mailer envelopes sent to So
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*********m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Pyrometer Catalog, 1931 [189301]1139Pyrometer Catalog, 1931 [189301]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1931 Wilson-Maeulen pyrometer catalog. Their equipment used precious metals such as platinum. ^ Date: Country(if not USA): State: City: Proven
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*********m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Mining Documents [196481]1140Mining Documents [196481]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various Newsletters on Mining. Includes: Financial Postscript, Pearl Handled Jubilee, The Great Diamond Hoax of 1872. Colorado. ^ Date: 1872 Country(
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to d*********m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Postcards - Mining, Foreign, c1909-20 [188919]1141Postcards - Mining, Foreign, c1909-20 [188919]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 4 postcards of mining in foreign counties, including: Madagascar, 1910; Paris, 1920; Ilkeston, England, 1912; France, Les Montagne'...
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to m********y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Alaska Gold Mining Stock Certificates, 1922-23 [190173]1142Alaska Gold Mining Stock Certificates, 1922-23 [190173]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two stock certificates for shares in the Hammon Consolidated Gold Fields, dated 1922 and 1923. The certificates are each signed by the president and t
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Seward Peninsula Mining Company Stock, 1906 [192107]1143Seward Peninsula Mining Company Stock, 1906 [192107]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Number 1635 for 5000 shares to J.H. Jennine. Vignette of a large gold nugget, the mine works, and a gold dredge, 1906. Great example of vignette
Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********o.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
Cactus Copper Co. Stocks [195221]1144Cactus Copper Co. Stocks [195221]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Incorp. Minn. 1909. I/U, 100 share to Charles F. M. Stark. at $5 par, Green Border. Vignette top Center, Miner working in a mine. No tears
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to r********-.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Rosario Silver Mining Stock, 1869 [191839]1145Rosario Silver Mining Stock, 1869 [191839]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 35 for 5 shares to N D Sinclair in 1869. Early date! Signed by RA Sinclair as president. Large 25c revenue stamp. Embossed corporate seal with
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s*****e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
Arizona Mining Stock Pair, 1880-83 [191254]1146Arizona Mining Stock Pair, 1880-83 [191254]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1)Issued-1883 Burro Burro Mining. Organized in 1881 as The Silver King Gold & Silver Mining Company. The name was changed in 1882 to The Burro B...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s*****e for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
Arizona Mining Stock Trio [191252]1147Arizona Mining Stock Trio [191252]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1)Unissued Salero Mining and Manufacturing with engraved Henry Wells vignette on left and nice stagecoach vignette. 2) Issued- 1883 Copper Emperor MC.
Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Cerro Colorado Mill and Mining Co. Stock Cert, c1876 [191418]1148Cerro Colorado Mill and Mining Co. Stock Cert, c1876 [191418]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A stock certificate from the Cerro-Colorado Mill and Mining Co., Cerro-Colorado Mining District, Arizona Territory, c1876. No. 65, 250 shares, issued
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s*****e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Specie Basis Mining Bond, 1866 [191858]1149Specie Basis Mining Bond, 1866 [191858]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1866 Specie Basis bond. "Gold, Silver, and Copper Mines in Arizona." Very attractive early certificate with mine vignette and smaller US c...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50