November Wonders: Western Americana Auction (November 2021)

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Welcome to our November Wonders Auction, the second in our end-of-the-year auction trilogy!

We know every collector will find something special for their collection in this sale, and even a good Christmas present or two...

This sale features more than 3,100 lots across 5 days in over two dozen different collecting categories including: Art, Mining, Numismatics, Railroad, Militaria, General Americana, Jewelry, Books, Stocks & Bonds, and much more!

**HIGHLIGHTS**

--The Bill McKivor Nevada Token Collection Part I. Bill's Nevada token collection is full of so many rarities that we have split it over several sales. This round features an ultra-rare Comstock token from Gold Hill, as well as Beowawe, Chafey, Farrell, Bowers, Genoa, Incline, and more.

--Pancho Villa Collection. A rare second chance to bid on a Photo Diary of Pancho Villa by W.H. Horne (& Others). A massive and important collection of 184 real photo postcards (RPCs) and six original 5 x7 prints, most of which are directly attributable to Walter H. Horne, who made a good living for himself making photographic postcards in the American Southwest during the time of the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century.

--George Armstrong Custer Civil War Holster and Dispatch Case. The belt, brass buckle, holster, and dispatch case from Civil War Captain George Armstrong Custer, originally from the Frost Collection.

--Stunning Jewelry. Featuring a leopard gold & diamond necklace; a gold-in-quartz pendant; shadow box and diamond cocktail rings; and much more.

--Native Americana. Beautiful jewelry, pottery, artifacts, and ephemera.

--Ken Prag Collection. Rarities from the Prag Collection of stocks, ephemera, and postcards, including autographs of Thomas Edison, J. Paul Getty, John D. Rockefeller, JP Morgan. Other stock categories include: Wells Fargo and American Express, banking, brewing, Hollywood, Yellowstone, mining, railroad, & more.

--Mining. Collectibles including gold nuggets and ore specimens, artifacts, ephemera, and mining stock certificates from California, Colorado, Montana, and Nevada.

--Art. Museum-quality Western art pieces by Makk, Rosa, and Hanson, as well as a large group of Chilmark Western pewter sculptures. Plus African art and carvings, and many other paintings and prints.

--General Americana Bonanza. Including an original prostitute's license from Tombstone; rare bottles and brewing ephemera; Montana saloon archives from the MacKenzie Collection; rare badges; cowboy collectibles incl. saddles & rare photographs; books incl. a large Eastern US directory section; and much more.

Be sure to use the Search Function to find items across the 5 days in your collecting categories!

And Keep the Collections Coming!
Please keep us in mind for selling your collection, and contact me directly at fredholabird@gmail.com.

Happy bidding!

--Fred Holabird & Team--

Auction Schedule

DAY 1 - Thursday, Nov 18, Lots 1000-1601
Art 1000-1269
Firearms-Weapons 1270-1292
Foreign 1293-1338
Political 1339-1352
Military 1353-1402
Tools 1403-1422
Native Americana 1423-1477
Sports 1478-1535
Transportation 1536-1601

DAY 2 - Friday, Nov 19, Lots 2000-2657
Stocks & Bonds 2000-2657
All Categories including Mining,
Railroad, and various industries

DAY 3 - Saturday, Nov 20 , Lots 3000-3609
Minerals 3000-3018
Mining 3019-3034
Numismatics 3195-3258
Tokens 3259-3412
Philatelic & Postal History 3413-3609

DAY 4 - Sunday, Nov 21, Lots 4000-4620
Geographically Sorted Ephemera 4000-4265
General Collectibles 4269-4395
Souvenir Plates 4396-4424
Spoons & Flatware 4425-4428
Entertainment 4429-4446
Circus 4447-4450
Toys 4451-4484
Marbles 4485-4489
Bottles 4490-4527
Saloon 4528-4546
Tobacciana 4547-4559
Gaming 4560-4566
Cowboy 4567-4599
Clothing 4600-4620

DAY 5 - Monday, Nov 22, Lots 5000-5614
WF/Express 5000-5002
World's Fair / Expositions 5003-5013
Firefighting Memorabilia 5014-5017
Fraternal Organizations 5018-5022
Badges 5023-5044
Maps 5045-5066
Books 5067-5314
Furnishings & 3D 5315-5363
Jewelry 5364-5461
Music 5462-5490
Photography 5491-5614

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Persian Rugs (2) [131584]1300Persian Rugs (2) [131584]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
26 x 36" approx Indian mat c1900; 29 x 25 approx size Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ben-Tcahvtchavadze collec...
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C**********3 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Persian Runner Rug [132218]1301Persian Runner Rug [132218]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Persian rug in runner length at 29 in. X 103 in. Red colored design pattern. Condition is very good. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to C**********3 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Persian Style Floor Rug, 90 x 63", Olive Tones [124477]1302Persian Style Floor Rug, 90 x 63", Olive Tones [124477]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Persian style floor rug, silk finish, fringe on two ends, olive tones. Two spots from cleaning. Otherwise nice. Date: Country (if not USA): State
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Rug (Afghanistan or Pakistan) [83524]1303Rug (Afghanistan or Pakistan) [83524]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wool rug. 3'3" x 6'. This run is heavily worn, please inspect. Date: c1880 Country (if not USA): Afghanistan State: City: Proven...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Rug (Afghanistan) [83521]1304Rug (Afghanistan) [83521]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
24" x 36". Blue & Cream colors, has separation at center piece to border. Please inspect. Date: late 1800s Country (if not USA): Af...
Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******4 for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
Three Vintage Tapestries [108734]1305Three Vintage Tapestries [108734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The three tapestries are stitched together. They are sepia toned or very faded. A military person appears in all three pieces. The pieces appear to be
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Two Belgium Made Tapestries  [108736]1306Two Belgium Made Tapestries [108736]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) A Venetian scene--a gathering with gondolas in the background. Approx. 15" x 46", rich coloring. 2) A Spanish scene--party with musicia...
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Two Moroccan Scenes [108735]1307Two Moroccan Scenes [108735]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These two tapestries are scenes of Moroccan or Arabian people and environments. 1) scene of marketplace, approx. 36" x 54". 2) also people...
Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to r******W for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Two Replicas of French Tapestries [108733]1308Two Replicas of French Tapestries [108733]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Replica of old tapestry, made in Belgium. Loomed in the early 1900's. People at party, outside, under moon. Bit of edge fray. 37" x 32&q...
Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*******1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Archbishop Nikon (de Greve) of Brooklyn - 2 photos [131850]1309Archbishop Nikon (de Greve) of Brooklyn - 2 photos [131850]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of 16 x 20-inch, black and white photographs of His Eminence the Most Reverend Archbishop Nikon (de Greve) of Brooklyn, New York (1895-
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Barcelona, Spain Photo Album ~49 [124538]1310Barcelona, Spain Photo Album ~49 [124538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful collection of about 49, mostly 8 x 10-inch black and white photos of Barcelona, Spain, and the surrounding area. These photos are from the 1
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to S********O for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
17th Century Christian Tract [124646]131117th Century Christian Tract [124646]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Only Remedy That Can Cure a People, When all other Remedies fail. This is apparently a portion of a larger work, as these pages begin at 283 and e
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Pavillion De Flore Tuileres [131509]1312Pavillion De Flore Tuileres [131509]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original hand colored lithograph. Signed: T. Boys signed on the edge of the stone walkway. Reverse: Page out of promo for Manning Gallery, London, wi
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 2,000.00
British Soldiers Question Monkey Stereoview [119365]1313British Soldiers Question Monkey Stereoview [119365]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amusing stereo view from the Keystone View Company, showing two British soldiers encounter one of the local inhabitants of Pretoria, South Africa. It
Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
Sold to j****2 for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
Antonio Canova Sketches--Rare [126699]1314Antonio Canova Sketches--Rare [126699]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two incredibly rare sketches for sculptures by Antonio Canova. 1) A signed graphite study for his sculpture Daedalus and Icarus, which he completed in
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
African Baskets, Antique - 2 [120982]1315African Baskets, Antique - 2 [120982]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) West African Basket, 8" diameter x 4" high. Faded red and purple designs. Good condition; 2) Small, coiled basket, black designs. 7.25&...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
African Ceremonial Bird Staff [135307]1316African Ceremonial Bird Staff [135307]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ornamental African ceremonial staff. Bamboo-like handle with large crack, top features bird on end and possible front and rear upside down faces. Brai
Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
African Fly Swatter [87173]1317African Fly Swatter [87173]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wood handle African fly swatter with tail hair and leather tassel. 39" long Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
African Maps [122894]1318African Maps [122894]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Maps and wall hangers themed around Africa and the Middle East. There's a poster of Nelson Mandela, a map of the Middle East and some animal pos...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
African Necklace [87407]1319African Necklace [87407]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Old African necklace made from twisted material with 10 open ended hangings. Weave is separating on bottom. Unknown origin or purpose. Approx 30&qu...
Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
Sold to m**********1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Ancient Chinese Games: Game of the Mandarins and Mah-Jongg [133755]1320Ancient Chinese Games: Game of the Mandarins and Mah-Jongg [133755]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. Original game housed in original black cardboard box. 5 cardboard trays in box. One tray contains 4 tissue paper wrapped packages of different colo
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Bronze Sculptures & Urns [108541]1321Bronze Sculptures & Urns [108541]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Chinese cremation urn with 3 temple dogs on lid. On the body of the urn are winged lions (6 ). This urn also has bats on lid. Approx. 10" x...
Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to r**********q for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Chinese Antique  Incense Pots - 3 [108540]1322Chinese Antique Incense Pots - 3 [108540]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Chinese incense burners: 1) White metal with lion on top of lid, two scrollwork handles with dragons. Approx. 5.5" x 5.5". Bowl has...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Chinese Ceramic Items (5) [109555]1323Chinese Ceramic Items (5) [109555]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 modern ceramics. 13.75" handled dragon container, 6.75" Harley Davidson coin bank, 8.75" brown handled urn, 10" brown pitcher,...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Early F.F. Miller Prints, Foreign Maps and Litho (7 Pieces) [116880]1324Early F.F. Miller Prints, Foreign Maps and Litho (7 Pieces) [116880]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two FF Miller very high-quality matted prints: 1) "Les Glaneuses" No. 644, 8 x 11" on 14 x 16" matte; 2) "L'Angelus&quo...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Minoan Art and Archaeology with 10 Photos [52816]1325Minoan Art and Archaeology with 10 Photos [52816]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 pages from Art and Archaeology possibly May-June 1934, A Minoan Gold Treasure. 10.75" x 7.75". 10 black and white photos of Minoan art o...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Painting of Tantallon Castle, Scotland [122823]1326Painting of Tantallon Castle, Scotland [122823]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original watercolor and charcoal artwork by Matilda Townsend. Image of the ruins of Tantallon Castle (built in the 14th century) high on a cliff in Sc
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Paris Exposition Ephemera [132674]1327Paris Exposition Ephemera [132674]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three pieces: 1) 1898 letter from the Universal Paris Exposition of 1900; 2) 1925 Exposition Internationale, Paris 1925 Cinquante Francs bond;
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****2 for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
Peter the Great  (c1722) Map of Central Russia [131545]1328Peter the Great (c1722) Map of Central Russia [131545]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice hand-colored map of central Russia from the reign of Peter the Great. With text on left and right sides in french discussing the history of th
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 5,000.00
Porcelain Figurines made in Germany USSR occupied [121544]1329Porcelain Figurines made in Germany USSR occupied [121544]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three porcelain figurines about 8 in. tall, all are marked with the Crown over W&A, "Made in Germany USSR occupied zone". There is a y...
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to S*********1 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Powell & Hanmer DEMON Bicycle Lamp [132387]1330Powell & Hanmer DEMON Bicycle Lamp [132387]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Powell & Hanmer DEMON bicycle lamp with intact rectangular red lenses on the left and right sides and a 2-5/8-inch diameter, beveled glass front...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m**********1 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Sash (Russian) [85852]1331Sash (Russian) [85852]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully made sash with fringe & detail. Geometric designs in bright colors. Approx. 50 x 4.5". Date: 1900s Country (if not USA): Rus...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sash (Sluck, Belarusian) [85820]1332Sash (Sluck, Belarusian) [85820]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
62" x 4.5", fringe is approx 5.5". Beautiful flowers, colors of brown, green, blue & cream. Sluck sashes, real treasure of Belaru...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sash (Sluck, Belarusian) [85819]1333Sash (Sluck, Belarusian) [85819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
62" x 4.5", fringe is approx 5.5". Beautiful flowers, appear to be of silk, colors of brown, soft pink, gold & cream. Sluck sashe...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Silver Lipstick Case with Mirror by Peruzzi [132489]1334Silver Lipstick Case with Mirror by Peruzzi [132489]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This beautifully detailed lipstick case is made by Peruzzi of Italy. It is 800 silver (80%) and heavily engraved. This little novelty will store your
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to l****d for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Vintage Family Photo Album [122778]1335Vintage Family Photo Album [122778]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Old family album that appears to be Dutch. Several old photos ranging from the 1920's to the 1950's. All black and white, most border prints...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Curious Amusements for the INGENIOUS [124643]1336Curious Amusements for the INGENIOUS [124643]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two original copies of The British Apollo: or, Curious Amusements for the INGENIOUS to which are Added the most Material Occurrences Foreign and Domes
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to u********y.. for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
Award Warrant Presented to American Colonel [119334]1337Award Warrant Presented to American Colonel [119334]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Award to American Colonel Paul L. Freeman Jr, who served during WWII and Korea. In 1944, he was sent to Brazil, to serve as Director of Arms Training,
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
The Observator Newspaper in Dialogue [125489]1338The Observator Newspaper in Dialogue [125489]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pages in excellent condition. Saturday April 21, 1683, and Saturday October 15. 1681. Newspaper grounded by Roger L'Estrange ad vehicle to a...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Original Hospital Corps 1St Sergeant Appointment Certificate [110389]1339Original Hospital Corps 1St Sergeant Appointment Certificate [110389]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Commanding Officer of the First Congressional Cadet Corps Certificate appointing Wendell Phillips Portor as 1st Sergeant. Signed by five officers
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*******1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Nevada Governor Carville Signed Docs [89978]1340Nevada Governor Carville Signed Docs [89978]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Nevada Land Patents signed by Governor EP Carville Date: 1942 Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Provenance: The Fred Holabird Colle
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*******1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Nevada Political materials [116848]1341Nevada Political materials [116848]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of Nevada governor political objects along with several yearbooks from Manogue High School 1956-1958 and a collection of papers f
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
George Street, Ohio Congressman, Signed Letter [89974]1342George Street, Ohio Congressman, Signed Letter [89974]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1846 letter signed by Ohio Congressman George Street. 7.5x4.75", attached to backing on border Date: 1846 Country (if not USA): State: Ohi...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
T.L.S. by J. Edgar Hoover of the F.B.I.- 1957 [111872]1343T.L.S. by J. Edgar Hoover of the F.B.I.- 1957 [111872]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Typewritten letter to the Attorney General of Montana in 1957 discussing the success of their Law Enforcement conference in Montana. Nice clear signat
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******l for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Autographed Photograph of President Ford [132076]1344Autographed Photograph of President Ford [132076]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Color photograph, 5 x 7 on a 8 x 10 mat of President Gerald R. Ford inscribed: To Greg Hardisty / Wish Best wishes,/ Gerald R. Ford. Date: Country
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
H. L. Hunt Autographed Letter Trying to Safeguard our Republic in 1969 [132083]1345H. L. Hunt Autographed Letter Trying to Safeguard our Republic in 1969 [132083]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Texas oilman Haroldson Lafayette Hunt signed this letter concerning patriotic media with patriotic messages. Fascinating piece of American political h
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Harding/Coolidge  Political Ads [129897]1346Harding/Coolidge Political Ads [129897]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Two framed and one not newspaper ads for Harding/Coolidge Presidential ticket. One article is from The Farm Journal (framed) and One from
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Kennedy/Nixon  Campaign Buttons (11) [131095]1347Kennedy/Nixon Campaign Buttons (11) [131095]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A blast from the past. Kennedy/Nixon campaign buttons ranging from one inch to 2.5". Please see photos for more detail and condition. Date: ...
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****2 for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
Military Support Pinbacks [121760]1348Military Support Pinbacks [121760]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A dozen pinbacks & badges with a "Support Our Military" theme. They are in good condition, ready to pin on. See photos for more detail...
Start Price : 5.00 | Estimate : 10.00 - 40.00
Photo of Lou Hoover (H. Herbert's Wife) Autographed [124604]1349Photo of Lou Hoover (H. Herbert's Wife) Autographed [124604]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black and white photo of Lou Hoover, the wife of American president Herbert Hoover, with a personalized note written to Aunt laura Belle and signed by
Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6*****b for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Political Ephemra [129924]1350Political Ephemra [129924]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 60 plus items in four separate envelopes. Large collection of political brochures, speeches, facts for speeches, list of congressional appoin
Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Senator Pat McCarran Signed Letters (4) [89977]1351Senator Pat McCarran Signed Letters (4) [89977]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 State Bar of Nevada letterheads 1931, US Senate letterheads 1943. Date: 1931-43 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: The Fred Ho
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Three Pieces of  Prohibition  [122146]1352Three Pieces of Prohibition [122146]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1. Booklet ìProhibition Factsî by Allied Forces for Prohibition, Fourth printing 1932. History of alcohol prohibition i
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
Civil War Document for Clothing Allotments-Connecticut Heavy Artillery 1864 [135993]1353Civil War Document for Clothing Allotments-Connecticut Heavy Artillery 1864 [135993]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This clothing roster is for Company I , 12th Connecticut Heavy Artillery dated (illegible) 9th, 1864 received by Captain John H. Burton. There are 61
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#1) [105933]1354Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#1) [105933]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RARE (Unique!) Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Civil War Loan. We believe this is one of three known. This is 11 for $200 to Charles B Ward. Pu
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#3) [105931]1355Volunteer County Loan for the Township of Battle Creek - Civil War (#3) [105931]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RARE (Unique!) Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Civil War Loan. We believe this is one of three known. This is lucky 13 for $100 to Amasa S Clar
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 375.00 - 1,500.00
"On to Gettysburg" Signed, Numbered Print by Civil War Artist J.P. Strain [122486]1356"On to Gettysburg" Signed, Numbered Print by Civil War Artist J.P. Strain [122486]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
29 x 22.5" signed print, 275/1400 by Civil War artist John Paul Strain. Strain is a major western artist, with works owned by most of the majo...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Civil War Documents & Photos [135409]1357Civil War Documents & Photos [135409]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes 12 Civil War era documents & photos, including a death notice for Union soldier James Shuff in 1865, leave papers for another soldier, ...
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
Civil War Reprinted Black & White Photographs from Library of Congress (13) [116892]1358Civil War Reprinted Black & White Photographs from Library of Congress (13) [116892]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Glossy black and white photograph reprints chronicling the Civil War, each numbered with a caption describing the scene. The measure approximately 11
Estimate : 40.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Civil War request for compensation group, 1870s [132756]1359Civil War request for compensation group, 1870s [132756]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 25 separate applications to the US Commissioner of claims office in Washington DC. This group was handled by Attorney William H back ou
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Confederate Letter Recording Recruitment and Loyalty to the South [131569]1360Confederate Letter Recording Recruitment and Loyalty to the South [131569]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This letter is written by a surviving Confederate soldier listing the Southern recruitments from 1861 through 1864, as well as referencing J. M. Longs
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 600.00
Foreign  Newspaper accounts of the Civil War 1862 [125074]1361Foreign Newspaper accounts of the Civil War 1862 [125074]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of nine (9) newspaper accounts by foreign correspondents on the Civil War. The (London) Times Dec. 10, 1862 p.9 on Fredericksburg; The
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
George Armstrong Custer Civil War Holster and Dispatch Case [131566]1362George Armstrong Custer Civil War Holster and Dispatch Case [131566]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains the belt, brass buckle, holster, and dispatch case from Civil War Captain George Armstrong Custer; originally from the Frost collect
Estimate : 45,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to h*****k for (30,000.00 + 7,500.00BP) = 37,500.00
Abstract of Infantry Tactics, 1858 [130071]1363Abstract of Infantry Tactics, 1858 [130071]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pre-Civil war tactics book. Published by the Department of War. Starting with the formation of the Regiment, Marching to Front, Marching to Flank, Det
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to y*****5 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Large Collection of Harper's Weeklys featuring the Civil War [123103]1364Large Collection of Harper's Weeklys featuring the Civil War [123103]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of forty-one. Includes General Sheridan and the Battle of Five Forks, General Candy and City Point Virginia, Rear Admiral Farragut biography, Gene
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
Map of Southern States [118248]1365Map of Southern States [118248]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a reprint of a 32"x 22" map of the southern states from Harper's. Because it also features drawings of Lincoln, Seward, McClel...
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
New York Times cover stories of the Civil War 1864 [125073]1366New York Times cover stories of the Civil War 1864 [125073]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of five (5) cover stories from the Civil War late 1864. Several headlines are depicted in maps. The May 8 issue "combined movemen...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Two Civil War Confederate Fobs [137731]1367Two Civil War Confederate Fobs [137731]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The first fob offered is the 39th UCV (United Confederate Veterans) fob. It actually started as a medal with ribbon when originally issued to particip
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Corporal Gorget of brass construction [137533]1368Corporal Gorget of brass construction [137533]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This hand-made gorget is of brass construction with the Corporal chevron displayed. Being hand-made from re-purposed brass indicates this may have be
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Buttons with the British Crown [137539]1369Buttons with the British Crown [137539]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains eleven buttons with the British crown, 3- brass 20.76 mm , 3-brass plated 19 mm, 3 -tin 18 mm, 1-22.42 mm without loop, 1-23 mm of
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 0*******a for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
London Saturday Review Publication 1916 with World War I Articles [129732]1370London Saturday Review Publication 1916 with World War I Articles [129732]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science and Art, a British newspaper published June 24, 1916, with World War I articles, and "The...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
USS Texas  Photo Archive with Metal Plaque, c1914-18,  Soldier's Archive,  [135924]1371USS Texas Photo Archive with Metal Plaque, c1914-18, Soldier's Archive, [135924]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dewey A. Decker was gunner's mate 3rd class on the U.S.S. Texas during World War One. This lot contains his bronze plaque for gunning efficiency...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 2,000.00
WW I Button Collection from Waterbury and Fischer [137730]1372WW I Button Collection from Waterbury and Fischer [137730]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection of buttons is from WW 1. There is a total of 28 buttons; 10 coat buttons and 18 shirt buttons. Makers are Ch. Fischer, Waterbury, L.A.
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 0*******a for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Army Navy Uniforms and Insignia [136143]1373Army Navy Uniforms and Insignia [136143]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This two book lot includes: "Army Navy Uniforms and Insignia" by Williams 1918, surplus library of congress title page torn, blue cloth co...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Foreign Military Guides (8) [131858]1374Foreign Military Guides (8) [131858]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly WWII includes French phrased book, Organization of the Spanish Army 1808; Handbook of Solvate Ground forces 1975; Vietnamese phrase book 1962;
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to A******S for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
German WWII Propaganda Posters 1939-40 (2) - Repro [135536]1375German WWII Propaganda Posters 1939-40 (2) - Repro [135536]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two lithographed posters from 1939-1940. The text of one reads, "Der Angriff- Im Schwerpunkt der Schlacht Sturmt unwiderstehlich die waffen&quo...
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Marine Corps Insignia Collection [125536]1376Marine Corps Insignia Collection [125536]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18. Hat/Collar insignia (10), 6 sergeant collar devices, Rifle expert badge w/years 1962-64. Two ribbon mounts: National Defense ribbons, good
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****2 for (5.00 + 1.10BP) = 6.10
Military Autographed Photos  [132847]1377Military Autographed Photos [132847]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains photos of: Admiral A.A. Burke of WW2 and Korean War; Admiral James L. Holloway 111 released 1974; Colonel Paul L. Freeman of WW2 and
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Poster for Recruiting U.S. Army Soldiers (WWII) [80963]1378Poster for Recruiting U.S. Army Soldiers (WWII) [80963]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Recruiting Poster of U.S. Army. No. P-4-RPB-6-15-36-14M. This poster features photos of "Rugged Mt. Ranier, Towering above Fort Lewis, Washingt...
Estimate : 60.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Real Photos of WWII U.S. Combat & Training Aircraft (4) [131689]1379Real Photos of WWII U.S. Combat & Training Aircraft (4) [131689]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lockheed P-38 Lightning Fighter (22" x 18" W) - North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber (24" W x 20" H) - North American AT-6A Train...
Estimate : 180.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
U.S. Navy Navigator's Case with Dividers [127133]1380U.S. Navy Navigator's Case with Dividers [127133]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a U.S. Navy Navigator's Case with two complete dividers for navigation with maps. This unique case has a telescoping latch built by the ...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
World War 2 and Vietnam Medals and Pins [132228]1381World War 2 and Vietnam Medals and Pins [132228]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot of five (5) medals includes the: WW2 Son in Service pin in sterling silver; the America Campaign badge 1941-1945; WW2 Merchant marine pin in
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to y*****5 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
WW2 Framed Embroidery [89920]1382WW2 Framed Embroidery [89920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice framed embroidery "Darling South Pacific 1944" with red palm tree. Likely made by a soldiers wife. 16x17", frame 21x21" Da...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
WWi and WWII Books of War Photos, Articles and Magazines [122145]1383WWi and WWII Books of War Photos, Articles and Magazines [122145]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1. 1945 Yank Weekly w/drawings of the after war in Europe, photos, and back in the US and even Sad Sack, Dusty Anderson Pin Up Girl. 2
Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****d for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
WWII History Library (23 Vols) [136469]1384WWII History Library (23 Vols) [136469]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An excellent mostly contemporary to the 1940s, WWII history library. 23 volumes, classic topics generally very fine condition. For the WWII collector
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
WWII US Army Goods  [136620]1385WWII US Army Goods [136620]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four US army blankets, the green blanket has blood stains. and one US army shirt from WWII. Great for the WWII collector Date: Country (if not USA)
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Military Aircraft & Ship Photographs [110174]1386Military Aircraft & Ship Photographs [110174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of unique photographs taken by Tony Addiego of The Mission Pictorialists Camera Club of San Francisco. Six of the pieces measure 16"x 2...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
National Guard of Nevada Roster, 1884 [131303]1387National Guard of Nevada Roster, 1884 [131303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Document measures 17" x 13', front and back printed list of the Nevada National Guard Members, from Virginia City to Ruby Hill. Signed on t...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
USS Los Angeles Transatlantic Flight Print [121716]1388USS Los Angeles Transatlantic Flight Print [121716]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A print commemorating the Transatlantic flight of the USS Los Angeles (ZR-3) on October 12-15, 1924. The print shows the massive airship above the cit
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
An Old Soldier's Letter to the Editor [131621]1389An Old Soldier's Letter to the Editor [131621]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a six page handwritten letter from Fred J. Rivers to the editor at the New York Herald Tribune Mrs. William Brown Meloney (Marie Mattingly Mel
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to y*****5 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Utah National Guard Challenge Coins [129235]1390Utah National Guard Challenge Coins [129235]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five high quality, multi color enameled challenge coins from the Utah National Guard. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Utah City: Pro
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*******1 for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
LOT WITHDRAWN1391LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Start Price : 5.00 | Estimate : 10.00
Jane's Fighting Ships, 5 Vols, c1964-81 [136471]1392Jane's Fighting Ships, 5 Vols, c1964-81 [136471]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 volumes of the famous Jane's fighting ships: 1964, 1967, 1966, 1974, and 1981. This publication, done annually goes back before 1900 and is th...
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Jane's Fighting Ships, Various Years, 8 Volumes [108746]1393Jane's Fighting Ships, Various Years, 8 Volumes [108746]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jane's Fighting Ships, the classic reference for military equipment. This lot includes 1898 (a modern reprint of the first edition of this serie...
Estimate : 450.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b*******n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Medal of Honor and related books of valor [137734]1394Medal of Honor and related books of valor [137734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has three books related to the Medal of Honor: "Beyond Glory" by Larry Smith, 2003 signed by the author like new condition with d...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 180.00
Operation Desert Storm Pinback Collection [118885]1395Operation Desert Storm Pinback Collection [118885]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 55 pinback buttons from Operation Desert Storm, which took place Aug 2, 1990 - Feb 28, 1991. Includes 27 Hell With Iraq!/Operation Desert Storm
Estimate : 60.00 - 105.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Photo Diary of Pancho Villa by W.H. Horne, Others by Runyon - Mexican Revolution [133775]1396Photo Diary of Pancho Villa by W.H. Horne, Others by Runyon - Mexican Revolution [133775]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The primary feature of this lot is a massive and important collection of 184 real photo postcards (RPCs) and six original 5 x7 prints, most of which
Start Price : 7,500.00 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 50,000.00
Post WWII Ephemera [131603]1397Post WWII Ephemera [131603]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of papers, maps, booklets and other ephemera of a military nature. Included are navigator star chart booklets issued by Mather AFB
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
ProSet Desert Storm Trading Cards [~800] [108747]1398ProSet Desert Storm Trading Cards [~800] [108747]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 800 full-color trading cards featuring the equipment, countries, and national figures involved in Desert Storm. About half of the set is
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
United States Air Force B-1 Bomber B-1 Division Rockwell Desk Model [133812]1399United States Air Force B-1 Bomber B-1 Division Rockwell Desk Model [133812]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
U.S. Air Force B-1 Bomber, Long Range Combat Aircraft- Rockwell International. North American Aircraft Operations. Includes stand. Desk model. Few scr
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50