"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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Saddlebags Cowboy Style  [160008]3280 - Saddlebags Cowboy Style [160008]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This pair of saddle bags are in the cowboy style. No maker's mark, well made. C. 1900. Good condition. Please see photo for details. c. 1...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Western "Brands" Books, 3  [168938]3281 - Western "Brands" Books, 3 [168938]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Western brands books. The Westerners Brand Book No. 13. los Angeles. Brand Book 1 Tucson Corral of the Westerners. Brand Book Number One, The San D
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Railroad Tickets from the West  [168255]3282 - Railroad Tickets from the West [168255]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot of three railroad tickets from the west. A rare "Denver & Rio Grande Railway Co./ J.W. Tuppen, Conductor./ Keep in Sight" som...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to O*********n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Railroad Lanterns: Western Pacific RR & Economy Electric No. 44  [162538]3283 - Railroad Lanterns: Western Pacific RR & Economy Electric No. 44 [162538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has an Adams & Westlake railroad lantern with a red lens stamped on the lid with "W.P. RR" (Western Pacific) railroad. The le...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Railroad Views Postcard Booklet: Oakland, Antioch & Eastern Rwy, (18)   [170096]3284 - Railroad Views Postcard Booklet: Oakland, Antioch & Eastern Rwy, (18) [170096]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, 18 attached postcards in original binder. 18 Views on Line, Oakland, Antioch and Eastern Ry. Series No. 2. Views of Melin Cut, Moraga Valley Ro
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Railroad Timetable, Narrow Gauge    [168817]3285 - Railroad Timetable, Narrow Gauge [168817]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed original 1895 Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad timetable No. 53 as would be seen in a railroad station. Oak appearing frame 20.5x31"....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to p**********k for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Framed Charter, 1924  [154557]3286 - Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Framed Charter, 1924 [154557]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen framed San Francisco charter, listing multiple members. 1924. Frame 25x21.5". San Francisco California 1924
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Railroad Postcards - California  [166409]3287 - Railroad Postcards - California [166409]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19. one Sepia Chrome Series, three RPC's. Postmarks : Sacto-San Fran R.P.O., Surrey Ca cir. 1908 ( just a whistle stop then), one card ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******h for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Railroad -Steam Locomotive Real Photo Postcards  [166431]3288 - Railroad -Steam Locomotive Real Photo Postcards [166431]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29. Mostly wht. border. Postmarks: Hudson Co. Geneva & Naples R.P.O. Hornsbrook Ca., Reno NV., Views: miniature railways, AT & SF ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Railroad Etchings Album: Denver & Rio Grande  [168943]3289 - Railroad Etchings Album: Denver & Rio Grande [168943]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Album of Views on the Denver & Rio Grande. About 20 etchings along the route including Great Salt Lake, Phantom Curve, Toltec Gorge and Tunnel, ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to p***p for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Railroads, Trains & Depots Postcards  [166429]3290 - Railroads, Trains & Depots Postcards [166429]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 91. Split-back, mostly borderless. S.P. Daylight Special playing cards almost a flush. Some are imprinted RR logo. Postmarks: : Sacramento,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Prison or Jail Door 19th Century Architectural Salvage  [115653]3291 - Prison or Jail Door 19th Century Architectural Salvage [115653]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This solid iron door is the real deal. While it looks like it could have come from a medieval dungeon in a Gothic European Castle, it was most likely
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to H****e for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Andersonville Prison Birdseye View Print   [164360]3292 - Andersonville Prison Birdseye View Print [164360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Birdseye view of infamous Andersonville Prison From the Southeast print mounted on linen backing. Bold colors, slight vertical crease on left side. 17
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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William Tecumseh Sherman Cover to Captain J. E. Smith 1865  [150525]3293 - William Tecumseh Sherman Cover to Captain J. E. Smith 1865 [150525]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This envelope is addresses to Cpt. J. E. Smith of Company H, 79th Ord., 20th Army Corp. Sherman's Army North Carolina ; written in Sherman's...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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William Tecumseh Sherman "In Memoriam to Companion" by the Military Order Loyal Legion of the United3294 - William Tecumseh Sherman "In Memoriam to Companion" by the Military Order Loyal Legion of the United
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This memorial speech written at the time of General William Tecumseh Sherman's death in 1891 includes a copy of his hand written letter to the G...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Civil War Canteen and Drinking Cup  [158589]3295 - Civil War Canteen and Drinking Cup [158589]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot holds a civil war canteen and drinking cup. The canteen is complete with cloth strap and original cork top. 8 in. in diameter; good conditio
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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U.S. Cavalry Canteen c.1880's  [161280]3296 - U.S. Cavalry Canteen c.1880's [161280]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This canteen is canvas covered and marked "U.S." with its original cork stopper. Large capacity "Arizona" model. The canvas is l...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to H****e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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U.S. Cavalry Bugle made by Conn     [160003]3297 - U.S. Cavalry Bugle made by Conn [160003]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an original bugle for the US Cavalry made by Conn instruments. It is 15 in. long without the mouthpiece. Made of brass and copper. It is marke
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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WW 1 US Bugle  [168854]3298 - WW 1 US Bugle [168854]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
WW1 US bugle with horn inscription H N White/Spec 1152/53/Phila. Depot. 9.5" long with mouthpiece. 1" dent on top of narrow section of hor...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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WW1 Soldiers Souvenir Postcards, 2 Sets  [168195]3299 - WW1 Soldiers Souvenir Postcards, 2 Sets [168195]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 sets of rare and never seen by us before WW1 Soldier's Souvenir postcard sets.1 is postmarked 1916 from US Army General Hospital in Fort Bayar...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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