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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Extra Rare Globe Express Rules and Instructions3438 - Extra Rare Globe Express Rules and Instructions
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 58 on page 54 may have been caused by Kid Murray (of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) who robbed a Globe Express Safe on the Colorado &...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6*****b for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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American Express RPC of Hides and Horns ready to Ship3439 - American Express RPC of Hides and Horns ready to Ship
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Quite literally hundreds of hides and horns of animals that have been killed in northern Michigan. Interesting topic. Card in great shape. Copyright J
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Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to c********r.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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RARE Union Express Domestic Bill of Lading Book3440 - RARE Union Express Domestic Bill of Lading Book
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Union Express local short lived express company. Original way bill book with a fancy cover. Three pages are filled in and about 75 pages are blank. Pa
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*********t for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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"Expressman's Monthly" Including Volume 1, Number 13441 - "Expressman's Monthly" Including Volume 1, Number 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The very first number of this monthly publication dedicated to expressmen. Includes article on Transportation and the Chicago Convention, The Adventur
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pony Express Map3442 - Pony Express Map
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blue print style Pony Express map. 24" x 48.5". There are several rear taped repairs of tears and a .75" hole. City: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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5 Large Copies of the Map of the Pony Express3443 - 5 Large Copies of the Map of the Pony Express
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 maps in blueprint form of the Pony Express Trail from St. Joseph, MO to Sacramento, Ca. Has a short story of the Pony Express and shows the cross c
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to i********s.. for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Adams Express Company Circular3444 - Adams Express Company Circular
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two sided circular, 7 1/2 x 10 inches, listing offices of the Adams Express Company West of Pittsburgh. Far West for this circular meant Ohio and Illi
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Merchants Union Express Co. Currency Envelope3445 - Merchants Union Express Co. Currency Envelope
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pictorial horse drawn cargo wagon highlights this mint currency envelope from the 1860s. Seal circles on the back. 3 3/4 x 9 inches. The Merchants
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to j*********t for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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First Day Covers: 1930's and 1940's3446 - First Day Covers: 1930's and 1940's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About one hundred 1930's and 1940's first day covers. Please see photos online. City: State: Date: HWAC# 53517
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to v********r for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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First Day Covers: 1950s3447 - First Day Covers: 1950s
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About two hundred and forty 1950's first day covers. Please see photos online for examples. City: State: Date: HWA...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
 
 
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First Day Covers: 1960s, 70s, 80s3448 - First Day Covers: 1960s, 70s, 80s
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About one hundred and fifty 1960's, 1970's, and 1980's first day covers. Please see photos online for samples. City: Sta...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to e*****r for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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First Day Covers: Blocks3449 - First Day Covers: Blocks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirty-four. Mostly 1940's. Includes a 1947 5c Air Mail. Please see photos online. City: State: Date: HWAC#...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*******g for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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First Day Covers: John Kennedy3450 - First Day Covers: John Kennedy
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirty-eight. Ten blocks. Nine have a sheet number. Many different and not common. A couple for first day covers from other events. Some warpi
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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First Day Covers: Military3451 - First Day Covers: Military
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirty-three. Two commemorating Confederate soldiers, two Gettysburg (One block of four), Shiloh, Ticonderoga, Fort Sumter, naval aviation, wom
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to v********r for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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First Day Covers: Panes, strips, unofficial, sets3452 - First Day Covers: Panes, strips, unofficial, sets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19. Four panes, two multiple sets, one unofficial South Africa 1 1/2 cent 1949, etc. Please see online photos. City: State:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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First Day Covers: Space3453 - First Day Covers: Space
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirteen. Two unusual legal sized unofficial first day covers. Amazing unofficial Russian FDC of the 1975 Apollo Soyuz mission with an American
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to v********r for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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First Day Covers: Unofficial, specialty (and remaining covers that are not first day)3454 - First Day Covers: Unofficial, specialty (and remaining covers that are not first day)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirty-eight. Includes 1939 Golden Gate Station, 1938 Los Angeles County Fair,1947 USS Constitution, two 1936 unofficial Oregon centennial cove
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Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to e*****r for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
 
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8 First Flight Covers3455 - 8 First Flight Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 covers of Arkansas to St. Louis U S Air Mail Route 107 City: State: Arkansas Date: 1951 HWAC# 52024
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
 
 
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11 Helicopter First Flights Covers3456 - 11 Helicopter First Flights Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven covers of the first Helicopter flights in the Los Angeles area. Service went to LAX from surrounding urban areas. City: Los Angeles
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Demonstration Flight Covers3457 - Demonstration Flight Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Los Angeles, New York, Boston flying post office demonstration flight covers. Mail sorted in route. Sixteen covers. City: Los Angeles S
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to e*****r for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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