AUCTION  / 

October 2017 Premier Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

Auction Details

This 5-day sale features 2,900 lots in multiple collecting categories including Mining, Minerals, Native Americana, Bottles, Gaming, Cowboy, Tokens, Numismatics, Railroad & Express, Postal History & Philatelic, Firearms & Military, and General Americana.

Highlights include:

*Gold, gold & silver ore, & choice mineral specimens from around the world

*a wide variety of mining collectibles including artifacts, stock certificates, photographs, and ephemera

*choice Native Americana from a prominent collection including Western baskets, projectile points, Navajo Pottery, jewelry, a Kachina Collection, and a Pacific NW bone, ivory & carved stone collection

*Bottles and antique glass including the Shamberger Saratoga Mineral Water Collection, Saloon back bar bottles, Western sodas and whiskies, Nevada embossed bottles, and an Insulator Collection

*Cowboy collectibles including a branding iron collection and cowboy postcards

*Tokens & Medals including Tombstone, Arizona, Alaska, California, Nevada Tokens & key tags, Fort tokens, So-Called Dollar collection feat. Bryan Money, Encased Cents, and US & Mining Medals

*Numismatics including Colorado silver coinage (a new discovery), Salt Lake City National Bank Note Collection, Nevada National Bank Notes, Assay incl. a rare assayer ingot and & Comstock assay documents

*Railroad stocks, bonds, keys, locks, and reference libraries

*Wells Fargo & Other Express collectibles incl. a rare Wells Fargo gold medal

*Postal history including first flights, first day covers, and revenue stamped documents

*A selection of antique firearms and swords

*Political collectibles feat. a Theodore Roosevelt button collection

*General Americana with strong Colorado, Montana, and Nevada sections including Shamberger Photograph Collection of Nevada Mining Camps and a large selection of Colorado stereoviews

*A special Dealer Section featuring large lots of mining, railroad, & other stocks, bonds, and postcards

                                          Auction Schedule

Day 1, Thursday, October 19, 2017 (Lots 1000-1666)
            Minerals (1000-1179)
                        Gold (1000-1013)
                        Ore, Gem, & Mineral Specimens  (1014-1179)
 
            Mining (1180-1666)
                        Candlesticks (1180-1188)
                        Explosives (1189-1198)
                        Mine Lighting (Carbide, Oil, Safety) (1199-1216)
                        Hard Goods (1217-1224)
                        Books (1225-1259)
                        Stocks, Checks, & Other Ephemera  (1260-1666)
 
 
Day 2, Friday, October 20, 2017 (Lots 2000-2576)
            Native Americana (2000-2268)
                        Southwest
                                    Art (2000-2026)
                                    Baskets (2027-2037)
                                    Beadwork (2038-2056)
                                    Moccasins (2057-2064)
                                    Rugs & Jewelry (2065-2071)
                                    Kachinas (2072-2099)
                                    Pottery (2100-2170)
                                    Tools & Other (2171-2181)
                        Northwest
                                    Animal tools/art (2182-2189)
                                    Clothing & Moccasins (2190-2197)
                                    Ivory Art & Tools (2198-2211)
                                    Sculptures (2212-2226)
                                    Tools & Other (2227-2232)
                        Nat. Amer. Books (2233-2268)
 
            Bottles & Glass (2269-2498)
                        Bitters, Poisons, Medicines (2269-2299)
                        Mineral Water (2300-2361)
                        Soda (2362-2412)
                        Whiskey (2413-2452)
                        Beer & Other (2453-2477)
                        Insulators (2478-2498)
 
            Gaming (2499-2521)
 
            Cowboy (2522-2576)
                        Branding Irons (2522-2540)
                        Cowboy Ephemera (2541-2576)
 
 
Day 3, Saturday, October 21, 2017 (Lots 3000-3610)
            Tokens (Geographic Sort) (3000-3068)
 
            Numismatics (3069-3281)
                        So-Called Dollars (3069-3136)
                                    Bryan Money (3069-3099)
                                    Other (3100-3136)
                        Medals (3137-3181)
                        Coins (3182-3202)
                        Encased Cents (3203-3216)
                        Currency (3217-3245)
                        Scrip & Ephemera (3246-3256)
                        Ingots & Assay (3257-3281)
           
            Railroad & Express (3282-3445)
                        Books (3282-3304)
                        Locks & Keys (3305-3317)
                        Stocks, Bonds, & Ephemera  (3318-3425)
                        Wells Fargo & Other Express (3426-3445)
 
            Postal History & Philatelic (3446-3526)
                        First Day & First Flight (3446-3475)
                        Military (3476-3486)
                        Geographic Sort (3487-3510)
                        Stamps & Revenue (3511-3526)
           
            Firearms, Weaponry, & Military Collectibles (3527-3610)
                        Civil War (3527-3546)
                        Other Military (3547-3556)
                        Firearms, Holsters, & Ephemera (3557-3568)
                        Knives & Swords (3569-3610)
 
 
Day 4, Sunday, October 22, 2017 (Lots 4000-4624)
            Political incl. Theodore Roosevelt Collection (4000-4022)
           
            General Americana
                        (Geographic Sort) (4023-4497)
                        Art (4498-4511)
                        Books (4512-4529)
                        Miscellaneous Americana incl. Hard Goods, Jewelry, & Ephemera (4530-4595)
                        World Collectibles (4596-4624)
 
           
Day 5, Monday, October 23, 2017 (Lots 5000-5415)
            Dealer Specials
                        Misc. Americana & Ephemera (5000-5017)
                        Stock Certificates & Bonds: Mining, Railroad, & Other (5018-5415)
 

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced 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
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Colorado Mining Stock Certificates (4 Different)1380 - Colorado Mining Stock Certificates (4 Different)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Samson Gold Mining and Milling Company, miner vignette, issued 1897 to A. Smith #148 2000 shares and signed by president. The Sheriff Gold and Min
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to 1*****c for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Four Different Colorado Mining Stock Certificates1381 - Four Different Colorado Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
United Rico Mines Company issued to Robert Kunkle 1908 #A2511 100 shares, One Hundred Gold Mining Company with an upper left .75" tear issued t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*******d for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Peabody Medal, Awarded to Colorado Militia for Mining Labor Strike Wars1382 - Peabody Medal, Awarded to Colorado Militia for Mining Labor Strike Wars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Peabody medal is perhaps the most famous of all the mining labor wars collectibles. It was given to all of the Colorado Militia by Colorado Gover
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*******d for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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Rare Colorado Mining RPC's1383 - Rare Colorado Mining RPC's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mrs. Cap Jack going prospecting with 2 mules(some paper adhered to rear), Lava Beds at Gypsum. City: State: Colorado Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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The Baskin Consolidated Mining and Milling Company Stock Certificate1384 - The Baskin Consolidated Mining and Milling Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This mine could not be located. Incorporated in Colorado. Office also in Chicago. Issued 1882 to Lyman Baskin #99 500 shares and signed by president
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Union Pacific Cons. Mining Co. of Colorado Stock Certificate signed by E.H. Gruber (Famous Banker)1385 - Union Pacific Cons. Mining Co. of Colorado Stock Certificate signed by E.H. Gruber (Famous Banker)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare Leadville stock with CO pioneer autograph! 100 shares, issued 1881 to B. Camplin #28.. Signed by president E.H. Gruber. 6.25" x 9.75&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to T******1 for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Albe Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Deadwood, Dakota Territory 18861386 - Albe Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Deadwood, Dakota Territory 1886
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #18, issued to and signed by Albe Holmes as president. Holmes was one of the first to arrive in Dakota Territory, as he came in on the second st
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********e for (95.00 + 22.80BP) = 117.80
 
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Albe Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Deadwood, Dakota Territory 18891387 - Albe Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Deadwood, Dakota Territory 1889
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #29, issued to Mrs. Albe Holmes and signed as Albe Holmes as president. The certificate was issued for 1000 shares at Deadwood. Oval vignette of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*********r for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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General Crook Silver Mining Co. Stock, Deadwood, D.T. 18861388 - General Crook Silver Mining Co. Stock, Deadwood, D.T. 1886
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #20, issued to Ethelreda Wringrose for 500 shares. Signed by Robt. W. Cooper as president. The company was named after General George Crook, lab
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 2********e for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Silver Coin Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Deadwood, Dakota Territory 18871389 - Silver Coin Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Deadwood, Dakota Territory 1887
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #4, issued to Mrs. E. Wringrose for 5000 shares in 1887. Signed by J. Wringrose as president. Deadwood, Dakota on the masthead. Small vignette o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Balbach-Hoornbeek Mines Syndicate Bonds1390 - Balbach-Hoornbeek Mines Syndicate Bonds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two First Mortgage Registered Bonds. Signed by President L. Hoornbeek. Vignette of eagle perched on shield and an ornate orange border in beautiful co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to b*****U for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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La Pierre Phosphate Company Stock Certificate1391 - La Pierre Phosphate Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vignette of miners underground, ornate border, black on pale pink paper. Beautiful condition. Issued, not canceled. 8.25" x 11.75". Phosph...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to c*********p for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Prospectus The Blue Ridge Mining Company (Georgia Iron)1392 - Prospectus The Blue Ridge Mining Company (Georgia Iron)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bound 10.75" x 8.75" prospectus for this Georgia mine. 13 pages including 4 mine photos plus foldout claim map. City: Sta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Columbia and Beaver Silver Mining Stock Certificate1393 - Columbia and Beaver Silver Mining Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare! Mine in Sawtooth District of Alturas County Idaho. Issued 1882 to E. H. Haight. #727 for 100 shares and signed by president. 4" x 9&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*********r for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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G.V. B Mining Company Stock Certificate1394 - G.V. B Mining Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
G. V. Bryan founded this company. Issued in 1897, underground miner vignette, signed by president Bounton, # 59, issued to Nancy Thurber. 7.5" ...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Boise Basin Mining & Development Co. Stock, Elk City, Idaho 18991395 - Boise Basin Mining & Development Co. Stock, Elk City, Idaho 1899
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #10, issued in 1899 to Charles J.J. Oarter for 133 shares. The 1862 gold rush in the Boise Basin led to the development of Idaho. Dredge mining
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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12 Mining Stock Certificates and an Idaho Mining Book1396 - 12 Mining Stock Certificates and an Idaho Mining Book
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 certificate from Frisco Tunnel Company dated 1911, 1 certificate from New Quincy Mining Company dated 1928, 5 certificates from Tamarack & Cus...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i********s.. for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Golden Circle Mining and Milling Company Stock Certificate (Seward's Island, Maine)1397 - Golden Circle Mining and Milling Company Stock Certificate (Seward's Island, Maine)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7.5" x 13". 2 vignettes with two deer in wilderness and two men in the seal of cert. Incorporated in the State of Maine. Signed by Preside...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Idaho Mining Postcard Set1398 - Idaho Mining Postcard Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 B/W, Frisco Mine, Empire Copper Mine, hydraulic mining. 4 modern colors, Federal Mining, Hercules Mill, Morning Mine, Galena Mine. City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to 6*******d for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Taylorville Coal Company Stock Certificate1399 - Taylorville Coal Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1886, not canceled, signed by President Anderson 7.75" x 9.25". Christian County, Illinois. City: Taylorville State...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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