"Raise a Glass to Yesteryear" 2023 August Auction

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Day 1, Thursday, August 24th
Art & Artifacts from around the world (Lots 1000-1227)
Paintings, Prints, Native American Artifacts, Sculptures, Textiles, Boxwood Root Sculptures, Viewing Stones
Display Minerals & Fossils (Lots 1228 – 1340)
Calcite, Fluorite, Mineral Groups, Quartz, Fossils
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1341 – 1499)
Mining, Railroad, Petroliana, Etc.

Day 2, Friday, August 25th
General Americana (Lots 2000 -2495)
Antiquarian Books, Transportation, Ephemera, Autographed, Photographs
Mining (Lots 2308-2491)
Ephemera, Ore Specimens, Mining Equipment
Tools (Lots 2492-2496)

Day 3, Saturday, August 26th
Bottles (Lots 3000-3124)
Saloon, Brewery & Beer Tray Collection (Lots 3125-3254)
Gaming (Lots 3255-3265)
Cowboy (Lots 3266-3281)
Railroadiana (Lots 3282-3291)
Military (Lots 3292-3310)
Firearms & Weaponry (Lots 3311-3330)
License Plates (Lots 3331-3346)
Signs (Lots 3347-3359)
General Collectibles (Lots 3360-3475)
Toys, Musical, Furnishings, Etc.


Day 4, Sunday, August 27th
Philatelic (Lots 4000-4099)
Postal History, Postcards, Stamps, Wells Fargo & Express
Numismatics (Lots 4100-4420)
Bullion, Coins, Potty Coins, US Mint Sets, Fractional Currency, Foreign Coins, Ingots & Assay, Medals
Tokens (Lots 4421-4539)
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Bank of La Porte Checks (100)  [170318]1340 - Bank of La Porte Checks (100) [170318]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 100 bank checks issued on the Bank of La Porte in Plumas County, CA,. They are signed by cashier David Wheeler or Barraban and have re
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to O*********n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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El Paso National Bank Stock Certs in Ledger  [154712]1341 - El Paso National Bank Stock Certs in Ledger [154712]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original stock ledger book with 59 issued stocks still intact, 1900-1914, all cancelled, plus some additional stubs remaining in the book. These are s
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 2**m for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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First National Bank of Bozeman Stock  [168572]1342 - First National Bank of Bozeman Stock [168572]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1876 #67, 10 shares to Geo. Fox Esq. Signed by Fox as President. 2 vertical creases, sharp edges. Bozeman Montana 1876
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******r for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Republic of Texas Certificate of Stock, $500, 1840, Issued to Edward Hall  [167067]1343 - Republic of Texas Certificate of Stock, $500, 1840, Issued to Edward Hall [167067]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 1999, issued for $500 to Edward Hall in 1840. Signed by Charles DeMorse as Stock Commissioner and James B. Shaw as Comptroller. Endorsed on the ba
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Republic of Texas Government Bond, $100, 1840, Issued to WJ Hutchins  [167068]1344 - Republic of Texas Government Bond, $100, 1840, Issued to WJ Hutchins [167068]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 192, issued for $100 to WJ Hutchins in 1840. Signed on the back by Hutchins. William J. was president and general manager of the Houston and Texa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to j********c for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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American Pioneer Copper, Silver and Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate  [123655]1345 - American Pioneer Copper, Silver and Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate [123655]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorporated August 1863. "Location Weaver District Arizona Territory" (printed at upper left). "Ledges Excelsior, Eagle Bird, Occide...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Rocky Bar Mining Co. Stock Certificate  [142895]1346 - Rocky Bar Mining Co. Stock Certificate [142895]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rocky Bar Mining Co. Stock certificate, issued to William J Harris for 20 shares on March 3, 1854, signed by President C. Sutterthwaite and secretary
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Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,600.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Addenda Silver & Gold Mining Company Stock  [123542]1347 - Addenda Silver & Gold Mining Company Stock [123542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued June 22, 1880, Bodie Mining district. Incorporated in 1878. Cert. #1787, issued to Geo. T. Marye & Son, Trustees in 1880 for 100 shares. ...
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Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 320.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Empire Gold & Silver Mining Company Bond, Bodie  [168001]1348 - Empire Gold & Silver Mining Company Bond, Bodie [168001]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early Bodie mining piece! Issued 1864, No 387, $1,000 7% bond signed by Alonzo Child and Henry K Gates Secretary. Ornate border with three vignet
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Enterprise Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate  [155348]1349 - Enterprise Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate [155348]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Office at S. B. Pelton's House in White Oak Township" (printed to left of vignette). Pilot Knob, Mud Springs and Mound Springs Mining...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Eureka Quartz Mining Company Stock Certificate, Gold Rush Era  [155351]1350 - Eureka Quartz Mining Company Stock Certificate, Gold Rush Era [155351]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
El Dorado County, California (printed under title). Unissued for one share, but signed by Jacob A Shorb as president and E.H. Cornwall as secretary in
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Grass Valley, California Mining Stock Certificate Group  [143605]1351 - Grass Valley, California Mining Stock Certificate Group [143605]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. Rare group. 1) Planet Consolidated Drift Gravel Mining Company. Low number 14, issued in 1884. Not cancelled. Signed by president
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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North Star Gold Mining Company Collection: Rare Stocks & Postcards  [144715]1352 - North Star Gold Mining Company Collection: Rare Stocks & Postcards [144715]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22. Includes two very rare stocks plus 17 postcards and two photos. Items for both the North Star and the Empire (which neighbored the North St
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Taylor Foundry & Engineering Stock Book  [148617]1353 - Taylor Foundry & Engineering Stock Book [148617]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 90 mostly unissued stocks from this Grass Valley foundry that made mining equipment. c. 1900's. Grass Valley California
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Iowa Hill Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate  [144686]1354 - Iowa Hill Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate [144686]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Location, Summit District, Placer Co., Cal" (printed at upper left). "Sigel Ledge" (printed at bottom left). Inc. Dec. 16th, 18...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
 
 
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California and Philadelphia MC 1852 Stock  [157337]1355 - California and Philadelphia MC 1852 Stock [157337]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Philadelphia and California Mining Company of Mariposa County. # 1775 for 50 shares to Theodore Walter. Signed by secretary l Alter and president Pear
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Mariposa Land & Mining Company $1,000 Bond w/ John Marshall Discovery Nugget Vignette  [155355]1356 - Mariposa Land & Mining Company $1,000 Bond w/ John Marshall Discovery Nugget Vignette [155355]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. $1,000 bond certificate issued in 1875 at San Francisco. No. 95. Signed by S. Heydenfeldt as president and L. Leavitt as secretary. No
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Mariposa Land & Mining Company $1,000 Bond w/ John Marshall Discovery Nugget Vignette  [155356]1357 - Mariposa Land & Mining Company $1,000 Bond w/ John Marshall Discovery Nugget Vignette [155356]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. $1,000 bond certificate issued in 1875 at San Francisco. No. 99. Signed by S. Heydenfeldt as president and L. Leavitt as secretary. No
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Mariposa Land & Mining Company of California Stock Certificate  [123668]1358 - Mariposa Land & Mining Company of California Stock Certificate [123668]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorporated under the laws of the State of California. Issued to Charles H. King on Feb. 17th, 1880. Signed by Masby ? Bruanagian ? as Vice President
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Mariposa Land & Mining Company Stock  [123670]1359 - Mariposa Land & Mining Company Stock [123670]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorporated under the laws of the State of California. Issued to Hewitt Ryerson on October 16, 1879. Signed by S. Heydenfeldt as Vice President and R
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
 
 
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