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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6 Nevada Mining Stock Certificates & a Mining Brochure1580 - 6 Nevada Mining Stock Certificates & a Mining Brochure
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 stock certificates from Syndicate Hydraulic Mines Inc, one is blue and one is brown, common and preferred. Both are unissued. 1 certificate from Ge
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****r for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Framed Mining on the Comstock (Reprint)1581 - Framed Mining on the Comstock (Reprint)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed reprint of Mining on the Comstock, drawn by T.L. Dawes, 1876 of an above ground and mostly underground view of the Comstock Lode in Virginia Ci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to b*******g for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Lida Standard Mining Co. Certificate1582 - Lida Standard Mining Co. Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Operated 7 claims in Esmeralda County, NV. A section is missing in the top and there is staining. #158. Signed by Vice President Lewis. Sold as is.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****r for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Nevada Mining Stock Certificates & Bonds1583 - Nevada Mining Stock Certificates & Bonds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nevada Victor Mining and Reduction Company #58 $00 gold bond, Barbarossa Mines Co issued 1928 to Emilio Ceffalo #97 100 shares., North American Dredgi
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Nevada Mining Postcards with RPC's1584 - Nevada Mining Postcards with RPC's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 cards. 9 RPC's of Tonopah, Sandy Bowers, James Fair, Ruth, U.S. Grant with miners at Bonanza Mines. 11 chromolitho and B/W from Goldfield, La...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i********s.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Nevada Silver Horn Mining Company Stock Certificate1585 - Nevada Silver Horn Mining Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1000 Shares issued of Capital Stock, signed and dated December 15, 1922, nice vignette, crisp, embossed company seal. Vignette with eagle perched on s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to i********s.. for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
 
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The Empire State Silver Mining Company Certificate1586 - The Empire State Silver Mining Company Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Issued 1867 to Arnold Hart #12 50 shares, incorporated in New York. Signed by president Bull. Nevada Silver mine. 6.25" x 11.25". ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 1*****c for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Three Different Nevada Mining Stock Certificates1587 - Three Different Nevada Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nevada Smelting and Mines issued to Raymond Rubenstein 1908 # 2540 100 shares, Nevada Coalition Gold Mines Company issued to Nick Bozich 1926 #157 200
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Two Star of Nevada Silver Mining Company Stock Certificates1588 - Two Star of Nevada Silver Mining Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two stock certificates issued in British Pounds. We could not find any info on this company in our library. City: State: Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to i********s.. for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Sierra Nevada Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificate1589 - Sierra Nevada Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1886 to H. C. Breeden for 1000 shares, signed by President B. Goldsmith and canceled. 5" x 9.25". City: State: Ne...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Hunton Mining Company Stock Certificate Pair1590 - Hunton Mining Company Stock Certificate Pair
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lead and copper mine. Signed by President T, B, Floyd, mauve border with 3 vignettes. The vignettes are of miners working underground, one on upper le
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********p for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Large New Hampshire Mines and Mining Postcard Collection1591 - Large New Hampshire Mines and Mining Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large and impressive collection of New Hampshire mines and mining related postcards that took a long time to assemble. Includes cabinett cards of Be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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South Dakota Mining Postcards with RPC's1592 - South Dakota Mining Postcards with RPC's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
27 cards. 1 modern color mineral, 2 RPC's of Homestake Cyanide Mill and a gold claim, 24 mostly chromolitho's and a few b/w. City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to i********s.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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New Hampshire Mining Stereoview and Photo1593 - New Hampshire Mining Stereoview and Photo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Soapstone quarry stereoview, 8..25" 6.25" mounted photo of Evan & Co. granite quarry. City: State: New Hampshire ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*********d for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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New Hampshire Quarrying Stereo Views1594 - New Hampshire Quarrying Stereo Views
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 views. c. 1860's to 1910. The Gates of the Notch, The Great Cut, No. 2 Slate Quarry, Concord, NH. Photos by John Moran, Kilburn Bros, H. A. K...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Invitation to 1935 Newark Mineralogical Society Event1595 - Invitation to 1935 Newark Mineralogical Society Event
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twentieth Anniversary Dinner 12/1/1935 with whimsical mineral menu. Signed by 18 members. 5" x 4". City: Newark State: Ne...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Bayard Smelting and Milling Company Stock Certificate1596 - Bayard Smelting and Milling Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare! The Bayard portion of the Central Mining District includes the towns of Bayard, Central, and Vanadium. Issued 1890's and signed by p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********s.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Sierra Grande Mining Co. Stock, Lake Valley, New Mexico 18831597 - Sierra Grande Mining Co. Stock, Lake Valley, New Mexico 1883
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #4628, issued in 1883 for 1000 shares. Mines located at Lake Valley, New Mexico. Due to the company's low grade ore and problems with thei...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*********1 for (120.00 + 25.20BP) = 145.20
 
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Chino Copper Company Reports and Photo1598 - Chino Copper Company Reports and Photo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From 1909 to 1924, the Chino Copper Company owned and operated an open pit copper mine at Santa Rita and a reduction works at Hurley, New Mexico. Lot
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Massachusetts and New Mexico Mining Co. Stock Certificates1599 - Massachusetts and New Mexico Mining Co. Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 certs. issued and canceled. No.'s 135, 136; 10 & 13 shares. Issued to Charles B. Olwell(?) and Edward Cotter(?). Signed by President Abbot...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b******a for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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