Pioneers & Patriots Auction: Americana, Militaria, Mining, & More (2025 March)

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AUCTION SCHEDULE

Day 1, March 1st, 2025 LIVE SESSION (Lots 1000-1526)
General Americana (1000-1260)
Geo. Sort
Misc. Categories incl. Sports, Cameras, Books, Toys
Minerals & Mining (1261-1459)
Gold & Nevada Turquoise
Mining Ephemera
Stocks (1460-1526)
Mining
Transportation
Misc. incl. Express

Day 2, March 2nd, 2025 LIVE SESSION (Lots 2000-2478)
Philatelic feat. Art Noveau (2000-2114)
Art feat. Ansel Adams & Salvador Dali (2115-2159)
Native Americana (2160-2200)
Cowboy & Wild West feat. Custer & Famous Outlaws. (2201-2233)
Political (US & Foreign) feat. Pancho Villa (2234-2295)
Militaria & Weaponry feat. Civil War (2296-2433)
Numismatics (2434-2478)

Day 3, March 3rd, 2025 TIMED SESSION (Lots 3000-3702)
Turquoise (3000-3043)
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera (3044-3070)
Numismatics (3071-3112)
General Americana (3113-3222)
Stocks & Bonds (3223-3702)
Mining
Oil
Transportation (Railroad, Steamer, Auto, Air)
Miscellaneous Categories
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Early Politics in California, James O'Meara, 1881 [182030]1050Early Politics in California, James O'Meara, 1881 [182030]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Broderick and Gwin., A Brief History of Early Politics in California, sketches of prominent actors in the scenes, and an unbiased account of t...
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Larkin Papers, For the History of California, 10 Volumes [182377]1051Larkin Papers, For the History of California, 10 Volumes [182377]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All 10 1955 volumes of The Larkin Papers, for the History of California by George P Hammond plus index volume, all with dustjackets. Personal, busines
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to v********s for 312.50
Letters of Alfred Robinson, 1972 [183980]1052Letters of Alfred Robinson, 1972 [183980]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Letters of Alfred Robinson to the De la Guerra Family of Santa Barbara, 1834-1873, Translated and Annotated by Maynard Geiger, first edition 1972.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Voyages to California Ports by Simpson [181900]1053Voyages to California Ports by Simpson [181900]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A journey round the world by Sir George Simpson. Copyright 1847, 232 pages. There's a fold out map in the front of the book. the book is in exc...
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Years in California by William Heath Davis: 2 Books 1889 & 1967 [182285]1054Years in California by William Heath Davis: 2 Books 1889 & 1967 [182285]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of books by William Heath Davis, one published in 1889, the other 1967 and signed by the publisher's son. Includes: "Sixty Years in ...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Records of a California Family by Marston, 1928 [182211]1055Records of a California Family by Marston, 1928 [182211]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1928 Records of a California Family by Anna Lee Marston. Journals and Letters of Lewis C Gunn and Elizabeth Le Breton Gunn. 279pp, rebound. "Le...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 106.25
California Diaries & Letters Pre-Gold Rush, 1820-1840 [183984]1056California Diaries & Letters Pre-Gold Rush, 1820-1840 [183984]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(3) Books on Pre-Gold Rush California Diaries and Letters. "Josiah Belden 1841 California Overland Pioneer: His Memoir and Early Letters" ...
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Zamorano 80 Revisited, Select, 2010 (2) [182284]1057Zamorano 80 Revisited, Select, 2010 (2) [182284]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In 1945 a small group of nationally known historians and bibliographers completed their work on a small book they said represented the cornerstones of
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Denver City Directory 1882, original [169399]1058Denver City Directory 1882, original [169399]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Corbett & Ballenger's Denver City Directory, 1882. 675pp, John Ford (the great numismatist) bookplate in front inside cover. Tenth Annual di...
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to l******8 for 625.00
DFC, Bacteriological Apparatus Microscope Catalogue, 1926 [181830]1059DFC, Bacteriological Apparatus Microscope Catalogue, 1926 [181830]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Denver and Fire Clay Co., established in 1876, microscope, animal cages, autoclaves and other laboratory accessories catalogue complete with price
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Denver Oil Related Ephemera (3) [183782]1060Denver Oil Related Ephemera (3) [183782]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter and cover from The Overland Producing & Refining Company of Denver, Colorado and a copy of The Western Oil World newspaper, dated May 25,...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 75.00
1889 Horseshoe Saloon Billhead /Letterhead, White Pine, Colorado Ghost Town  [192873]10611889 Horseshoe Saloon Billhead /Letterhead, White Pine, Colorado Ghost Town [192873]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
TOKEN KNOWN FOR THIS MERCHANT! Office of AD Clark, proprietor Crawford House and Horseshoe Saloon. Choice Liquors and Cigars Always on Hand. Vignette
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Rise & Demise of Colo. Drugstores 1859-1915 by Preble [190565]1062Rise & Demise of Colo. Drugstores 1859-1915 by Preble [190565]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Rise & Fall of Colorado Drugstores 1859-1915 by Preble, 2002, #84 and signed by author. An essential reference for Colorado bottle collector...
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Vintage Cigar Box "Alaskans", Tampa, FL Manufacturer1063Vintage Cigar Box "Alaskans", Tampa, FL Manufacturer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Garcia y Vega Cigar Box, named "Alaskans." We have never seen cigars labeled as such! Box measures 10.5" x 8.25" x 1.25&...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*****s for 75.00
Florida Postcards Variety 1906-53 (100+) [179968]1064Florida Postcards Variety 1906-53 (100+) [179968]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 100+ general subject postcards of Florida includes, five Pioneer cards, 10 RPCs, some pre-split back, mostly lithographs, c1906-53. Mo
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Georgia Gold Rush Era Checks, 22 [193657]1065Georgia Gold Rush Era Checks, 22 [193657]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22 Augusta Gold Rush era, 1856-59 checks. ^ Date: Country(if not USA): State: Georgia City: Augusta Provenance:
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to K*****5 for 112.50
Rare Idaho References incl. 1898 Directory [182529]1066Rare Idaho References incl. 1898 Directory [182529]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two scarce Idaho directories. The pair includes: "A Historical Descriptive and Commercial Directory of Owyhee County, Idaho," Press of The...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
World's Columbian Exposition Special Tickets (4) [193395]1067World's Columbian Exposition Special Tickets (4) [193395]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four admission tickets to the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, May to October 1893. Children's Special Ticket; "Goo...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to k********h.. for 87.50
World's Columbian Exposition Tickets (6) [193394]1068World's Columbian Exposition Tickets (6) [193394]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Admit the Bearer from the 1st of May to 30th October 1893 to the World's Columbian Exposition Chicago. 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 inches. Six different. Vign...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to k********h.. for 406.25
Soap Manufacturing Ephemera Group, 1889-92 [194087]1069Soap Manufacturing Ephemera Group, 1889-92 [194087]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of c. 1889-92 covers, letterheads and price sheets from James S Kirk, Soap Makers, Chicago. 11 pieces total. ^ Date: Country(if not USA):
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to d*******f for 56.25
Early Chicago Stereoview Collection, 8 [174013]1070Early Chicago Stereoview Collection, 8 [174013]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 c. late-1860's to early 1870's Chicago stereoviews by P B Greene, Chicago with good contrast. Greene was president of the Chicago Photog...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Montana Western Union Mail and Stage Letterhead, Rare [193689]1071Montana Western Union Mail and Stage Letterhead, Rare [193689]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1887 early Western Union Mail and Stage letterhead out of San Francisco to S R Burford. ^ Date: 1887 Country(if not USA): State: Montana City
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 68.75
Montana Stagecoach Ephemera Group, 10 [193652]1072Montana Stagecoach Ephemera Group, 10 [193652]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1896 Burnside & Culver, 1895 SB Burnside, 1893 Gibbonsville Stage Line, 1900 and 1901 Whitehall and Dillon Stageline, 1800's Marysville and ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to S*******3 for 106.25
Rare Montana/Idaho Stagecoach Tickets [193600]1073Rare Montana/Idaho Stagecoach Tickets [193600]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1903 stagecoach tickets from a remote section of Idaho and Montana. One is a round trip from Grant, Montana (just south of Bannack) to Salmon, Id
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Story of Butte Illustrated by Piatt, Rare, 1897 [194084]1074Story of Butte Illustrated by Piatt, Rare, 1897 [194084]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, 1897 The Story of Butte Illustrated, Old Timers' Handbook. Placer mining, notable persons, politics, Northwestern Bottling, Anaconda Mine ...
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Johnson & Gamache Baby Shoes Advertising Sign [193653]1075Johnson & Gamache Baby Shoes Advertising Sign [193653]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Johnson & Gamache copper electroplating baby shoes paper advertising sign. 11x14", some creases and left toning. Please inspect. ^ Date: ...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
First National Bank of Helena Check, Great Bank Vignette! [183817]1076First National Bank of Helena Check, Great Bank Vignette! [183817]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare 1868 First National Bank of Helena check. Green vignette has piles of gold dust pokes, ingots at tellers cage. Center triangular tear with v
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to l*******r for 93.75
Bradford Addition, Helena Map [194273]1077Bradford Addition, Helena Map [194273]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map of Bradford addition, Helena by A S Hovey. Scale 100 feet=1". 20x17". ^ Date: Country(if not USA): State: Montana City: Helena P...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Hotel Addition, Helena Map [194274]1078Hotel Addition, Helena Map [194274]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map of the Hotel Addition, Helena by A S Hovey, Montana. Scale is 1"=100 feet. ^ Date: Country(if not USA): State: Montana City: Helena P...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Hotel Park Addition Map [194271]1079Hotel Park Addition Map [194271]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hotel Park Addition map by A S Hovey, Helena. 15.5x27". 200 feet=1". ^ Date: Country(if not USA): State: Montana City: Helena Proven...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Kenck Addition, Helena Map [194270]1080Kenck Addition, Helena Map [194270]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Plan of the Kenck Addition, Helena, by H S Hovey. 100 feet=1". 21x33". ^ Date: Country(if not USA): State: Montana City: Helena Prov...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Lenox Subdivision, Helena Map [194089]1081Lenox Subdivision, Helena Map [194089]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map of Lenox subdivision, Helena by A S Hovey, Helena. 22x19.5". 200ft=1". ^ Date: Country(if not USA): State: Montana City: Helena ...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
McLean Park Map, Helena [194272]1082McLean Park Map, Helena [194272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map of McLean Park, Helena by Albert S Hovey, Helena. No scale. 18x23". ^ Date: Country(if not USA): State: Montana City: Helena Provenan...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Irrigated Land Map, 1909, Teton County, Montana [193650]1083Irrigated Land Map, 1909, Teton County, Montana [193650]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1909 map showing irrigated land in the Conrad-Valier project in Teton county, published by Conrad Montana Land Co. 17x27", a few small tears. ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 106.25
Henry Elling Ephemera Group [194081]1084Henry Elling Ephemera Group [194081]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assorted 1880's-1895 Henry Elling ephemera. 4pp letter regarding a bill, 1886 debt judgement letter, checks, balance due sheet, receipts, ledger...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Henry Elling-Hawkins Cash Book, 1185 [194080]1085Henry Elling-Hawkins Cash Book, 1185 [194080]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bound 1885 Henry Elling Banker-Hawkins account cash book with some receipts inserted into the pages where that transaction was logged. ^ Date: Coun
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Montana Photos, 6 [193654]1086Montana Photos, 6 [193654]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 mostly Virginia City photos, 4.75-8" to 6x8". Metropolitan Market-low contrast, Butte graveyard, Coffee House-heavy stain, parade-low co...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Montana Post Printing Blocks, c. 1860s [193629]1087Montana Post Printing Blocks, c. 1860s [193629]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of engraved copper printing blocks (c. 1860s) from the archives of the Montana Post, the second newspaper ever established in Montana. The Post
Estimate : 270.00 - 400.00
Sold to J******K for 137.50
B P O Elks Ephemera File [194079]1088B P O Elks Ephemera File [194079]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 25 pieces of c. 1898-1905 Virginia City B P O Elks ephemera. Covers to S R Buford, cash distributions to needy families, receipts, dues paid car
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
I.O.O.F. Book Collection, c1908-57 (12)1089I.O.O.F. Book Collection, c1908-57 (12)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 12 books related to the fraternal organization, I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Odd Fellows), Montana, c1908-57. The collection include
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Montana Bottle Labels (22) [193603]1090Montana Bottle Labels (22) [193603]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beer, soda and whiskey labels (unused) from Montana: Rocky Mountain Beer; Gilbert Brewing Company Cream Soda, Virginia City; Chocolate Soda; Champagne
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 62.50
History of Montana, 3 Vols., 1913 [181193]1091History of Montana, 3 Vols., 1913 [181193]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A History of Montana. Helen Fitzgerald Sanders. First Edition, 1913, The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago and New York. Three volumes with continuous pag
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to r******e for 212.50
Fraternity Protection Insurance Metal Sign [187920]1092Fraternity Protection Insurance Metal Sign [187920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 30" diameter metal sign for Fraternity Protection Insurance Company. The yellow and blue sign has rust areas, but no bullet holes. Please see...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Aurora, Nevada Territory Deed 1864 Plus Bodie Extra1093Aurora, Nevada Territory Deed 1864 Plus Bodie Extra
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1864 city lot deed, Aurora, N. T. between William Dye and Leopold Levy. Property on Pine Street in Aurora. This was just around 2 years after Mark
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold to L****5 for 237.50
1865 State of Nevada Bond #3 Issued to WC Ralston, Signed by Gov. Blasdell & Rhodes [192811]10941865 State of Nevada Bond #3 Issued to WC Ralston, Signed by Gov. Blasdell & Rhodes [192811]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare very early issue Bond of the State of Nevada that is a who's-who of Nevada historical figures. #3. Issued for $1,000 dollars to William Cha...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to a*******F for 162.50
Mayfield Murder Trial Witness Certificate, Carson City, Nevada Territory Signed by Nye [192813]1095Mayfield Murder Trial Witness Certificate, Carson City, Nevada Territory Signed by Nye [192813]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This witness certificate is a piece of history from a very big murder trial in the Nevada Territory! It certifies that "William Mann has served...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Nevada Territory Documents of Notables, 1862-64 [190783]1096Nevada Territory Documents of Notables, 1862-64 [190783]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Nevada Territory documents on blue paper. 1862 Territorial Auditor receipt signed by Geo Turner, who was a Chief Justice appointee by Lincoln. He wa
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Esmeralda NV to Amador County Correspondence  18711097Esmeralda NV to Amador County Correspondence 1871
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handwritten letter and cover. Letter originates from Columbus, Esmeralda County Nevada (an early and remote mining camp) and is addressed to one Mr. F
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to c********e for 137.50
Wells Fargo Eureka NV Office Real Photo Postcard, 1913 [178060]1098Wells Fargo Eureka NV Office Real Photo Postcard, 1913 [178060]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1913 real photo postcard of Wells Fargo office at Eureka train station. Fine condition. ^ Date: Country(if not USA): State: Nevada City: Eureka
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Tonopah Vintage Photos (68) [188889]1099Tonopah Vintage Photos (68) [188889]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gallery of early Tonopah photographs, including founder Jim Butler, a drilling contest in 1902, a few bird, the old Tonopah Cemetery, the George Bartl
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c********e for 250.00