October 2017 Premier Auction

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)
 

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Six Hawaii Territorial Stereoviews4220 - Six Hawaii Territorial Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six cards including Banana Plantation, Early Hotel, Native Hawaiians, and Lava fields. City: State: Hawaii Date: Pre 1893
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to r**4 for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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9 Hawaiian Natives and Palaces Stereoviews4221 - 9 Hawaiian Natives and Palaces Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various scenes, nine in all, of Iolani Palace, Native people, and even a train on Oahu. City: State: Hawaii Date: HWAC#
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8 Hawaiian Sugar Plantation Stereoviews4222 - 8 Hawaiian Sugar Plantation Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five views of Sugar Mill workings and three native views. Native views are pre Statehood. City: State: Hawaii Date: HWAC#
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to r**4 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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7 Hawaiian Tree Scenes Stereoviews4223 - 7 Hawaiian Tree Scenes Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These seven views are pre-statehood photos. Coconut Tree, Banana trees, Palm trees, and two tree scenes on palace grounds. City: State
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Seven Fields and Honolulu Stereoviews4224 - Seven Fields and Honolulu Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven views, two of Honolulu buildings, and five of fields of plenty City: State: Hawaii Date: HWAC# 52059
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to r**4 for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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7 Stereoviews of Hawaiian Natives4225 - 7 Stereoviews of Hawaiian Natives
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Seven views of natives and on Lava scene. Native Hawaiian's in rivers, at home, and in fields. City: State: Hawaii Date: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r**4 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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3 Bosie, Idaho Publications4226 - 3 Bosie, Idaho Publications
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boise The Peace Valley by Annie Laurie Byrd, Boise Idaho Illustrated and Fort Boise Centennial Celebration 1934. City: Boise State: I
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Boise Land and Water Company Bond (1892)4227 - Boise Land and Water Company Bond (1892)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare $500 6% 20 year gold bond. Vignette of a train and waterway. Signed by president Stewart. 17" x 14". #25. City: Boise ...
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Boise, ID Fob and NCC Co. Token Display4228 - Boise, ID Fob and NCC Co. Token Display
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed 8" x 6" CENTRAL HOTEL 9 BOISE CITY IDAHO fob with 4 N. C.CO. number employee tags with 1 labeled McGill. Also includes 3 Mercury d...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Coeur D'Alene, Towns, Mines, Mountains & Lakes4229 - Coeur D'Alene, Towns, Mines, Mountains & Lakes
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Coeur D'Alene, Towns, Mines, Mountains & Lakes by T. N. Barnard. Stamped leather bound. 6.25" x 5". 10 pages. There is damage ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d******c for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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2 Volumes of Pioneer Days in Idaho County4230 - 2 Volumes of Pioneer Days in Idaho County
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2 Volumes of Pioneer Days in Idaho County by Caxton. City: Idaho County State: Idaho Date: HWAC# 50503
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8*****l for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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9 Volumes of Idaho County Histories4231 - 9 Volumes of Idaho County Histories
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9 Volumes of Idaho County Histories including Historical Sketch of Bingham County Idaho. Bonneville County in the Making. Bonner County Pace Names.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****r for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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c1890 Photograph of Indian at Salmon City4232 - c1890 Photograph of Indian at Salmon City
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Salmon City, commonly just called Salmon, was laid out in 1867. Photograph is 3.25 x 3.25". Frame 5 x 5". Hardware and Millinery store can...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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2 Volumes Reminiscences of Early Days4233 - 2 Volumes Reminiscences of Early Days
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2 Volumes Reminiscences of Early Days, A series of Historical Sketches and Happenings in the Early Days of Snake River Valley by C. S. Walgamott.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Idaho Facts and Statistics4234 - Idaho Facts and Statistics
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Idaho Facts and Statistics Concerning Its Mining, Farming Stock-Raising, lumbering, and Other Resources and Industries by James C. Onderbonk. Dated 1
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l********r.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Laws of the Territory of Idaho (1866)4235 - Laws of the Territory of Idaho (1866)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Laws of the Territory of Idaho Third Session. Published 1866. Possible first edition, Front cover is detaching and is warped, some staining on page
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to l********r.. for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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Idaho Gem of the Mountains Booklet (Idaho World's Fair Commission)4236 - Idaho Gem of the Mountains Booklet (Idaho World's Fair Commission)
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Official souvenir booklet published in 1893 by Idaho World's Fair Commissioner. Approx 50 pages, with numerous Idaho drawings and photos. Measu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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2 Books on Early Idaho4237 - 2 Books on Early Idaho
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Trails of Early Idaho, The Pioneer Life by George W. Goodhart. Six Decades Back by Charles Shirley Walgamott. City: State: Idaho
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Early History of Idaho4238 - Early History of Idaho
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Early History of Idaho by W. J. McConnell. Signed by author, 420 pages. City: State: Idaho Date: HWAC# 50507
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s****y for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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3 Books on Idaho History4239 - 3 Books on Idaho History
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Reminiscences of a Pioneer by W. A. Goulder. The State of Idaho 1905. Idaho Yesterday and Today, Souvenir Handbook, 1834-1934. Binding has some sep
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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