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Rush to the Rockies Auction (August 2022)

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Welcome to the “Rush to the Rockies” Auction, our second exciting summer sale of 2022!

This 4-day event has a little over 2,000 lots in numerous categories, including Bottles, Native Americana, Numismatics, Mining, Philatelic, Stocks, and General Americana.

Featured Collections

*Gary Bracken Collection, Part II*
Our July 2022 sale was our introduction to the marvelous and expansive collection of Ponca City, Oklahoma collector Gary Bracken. That sale featured our first round of Colorado and Oklahoma bottles, as well as rare ancient coins and Western tokens. And we set records in those categories!
This exciting second round features: Colorado bottles (incl. whiskey flasks, sodas, jugs, and beer); Colorado & Kansas postal history and rare Colorado revenue checks; Colorado, Nevada, & Texas tokens and key tags; Colorado photographs, advertising, & ephemera; a spectacular collection of Native American points (arrowheads) and stone tools; and another round of rare ancient coins.

And we’ll continue to feature the Bracken Collection in future sales. Stay tuned!

*Joe Elcano Nevada Mining Stock Collection*
We’ve been lucky enough to sell Joe’s world-class Nevada collection over the past couple of years, including his fabulous Nevada postal history and mining stock certificates.
This sale features a new group of Nevada mining stocks, including over 60 different Nevada territorial mining stock certificates! This group has great rarities and autograph pieces. Nevada collectors, you don’t want to miss this!

*Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum Collection, Part II*
We were thrilled to sell rare Western firearms, Wild West autographs & artifacts, and mining collectibles from this collection in our July sale.
This round features more rare militaria (including sabers and bayonets), a cannon from the 1600s, shipwreck artifacts, rare mining artifacts, and more.

*Colorado Mining Collection, Part I*
This auction features an introduction to an unnamed Colorado mining collection which we will be selling over numerous sales. This collection includes some of the best Colorado mining stocks we’ve ever offered. Stay tuned!

*Stuart MacKenzie Montana Collection*
This round includes more Montana ephemera including important mining archives, as well as advertising, and history libraries.

*And Much More from Private Collections*
Including: a gorgeous original Thomas Moran lithograph of the Grand Canyon; an original saloon back bar mirror from the Yukon Territory, c.1890s; a Peace Medal Collection; rare Western photographs and ephemera; a Coca Cola collection of bottles and advertising souvenirs; rare space-related autographs and collectibles; American Express and early American History stocks from the Prag Collection, and much more!

Be sure to use the Keyword Search Tool on our website to search for items in your collecting categories.

We have a wonderful set of auctions planned for the rest of 2022 including our SS Central America Auctions this fall. We are specifically looking for treasure-related items, ingots, gold nuggets, and Gold Rush collectibles to add to these sales that will feature “Treasures from the Land & Sea.”

And we’re always looking for consignments in other categories, including Mining, Railroadiana, Native Americana, Numismatics, Bottles, and more.

If you would like to know more about consigning, or if you have any questions or comments about this sale, please give our office a call at 775-851-1859.

Our friendly staff is ready to help you continue to build your collection, or to bring it to excited bidders at auction. We’ve built an astonishing community of customers around the world, including private collectors, institutions, and dealers. Remember, your collection could set the next world-record!

Thanks again for your continued interest in our auctions. And as we like to say, bid early and bid often!

--The Holabird Team--

AUCTION SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 25th, 2022 (Lots 1000-1504)
Art (1000-1036)
General Americana (1037-1504)
Geo. Sort (1037-1274)
Misc. Categories incl. Cowboy, Jewelry, Books, & More (1275-1504)

Friday, August 26th, 2022 (Lots 2000-2507)
Philatelic (2000-2118)
Covers feat. Bracken Colorado Collection (2000-2097)
Stamps, RN Checks, & Ephemera (2098-2118)
Stocks & Bonds (2119-2353)
Misc. incl. Express & Early American (2119-2153)
Railroad (2154-2199)
Mining feat. Colorado & Nevada Territorials (2200-2353)
Minerals, Mining Artifacts & Mining Ephemera (2354-2456)
Transportation (2457-2507)
Air & Space (2457-2468)
Auto (2469-2474)
Railroadiana & Steamer (2475-2507)

Saturday, August 27th, 2022 (Lots 3000-3518)
Native Americana (3000-3139)
Arrowheads (3000-3060)
Artifacts/Stone Tools (3061-3088)
Beadwork (3089-3096)
Art & Ephemera (3097-3139)
Bottles, Brewing, & Saloon (3140-3518)
Saloon & Brewing Ephemera (3140-3160)
General Bottles feat. Bracken Colorado Pt. II (3161-3487)
Coca Cola Collectibles (3488-3518)

Sunday, August 28th, 2022 (Lots 4000-4482)
Firearms, Cutlery, & Militaria (4000-4089)
Numismatics (4090-4482)
Currency, Scrip & Ephemera (4090-4118)
US, Ancient, & Foreign Coins (4119-4207)
Medals & Exonumia (4208-4224)
Tokens (4225-4482)





SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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San Juan Bottling Crown Top Bottle [155206]3300 - San Juan Bottling Crown Top Bottle [155206]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear embossed B135. Registered/San Juan/Bottling/Ice & Mfg. Co/Durango/Colo. No apparent chips or cracks. Date: Country (if not USA): Stat...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to c******6 for 75.00
 
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J. Kellenberger's Fruit-Juleps Etched Glass, Durango [153990]3301 - J. Kellenberger's Fruit-Juleps Etched Glass, Durango [153990]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful etched glass. J. Kellenberger's / Fruit-Juleps / Durango, Colo. Floral pattern.3.5"H x 2.25"W. Chips along rim. Please inspe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to R*******8 for 137.50
 
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Kellenberger, Durango, Colorado Whiskey Bottle [153674]3302 - Kellenberger, Durango, Colorado Whiskey Bottle [153674]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J. Kellenberger/ Wholesale/ Wines & Liquors/ Durango, Colo. in circular slug plate. Amethyst hue and clear bottle. Tooled top. W84 in Preble, c....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to H*******0 for 1,062.50
 
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McBride & Co., Horseshoe Club Flask, Durango [154127]3303 - McBride & Co., Horseshoe Club Flask, Durango [154127]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-82. McBride & Co. / Horseshoe / Club / Durango, Colo. Light purple, ground top, 5.75" Some scratches, haziness, small sticker on r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to K*********s for 1,875.00
 
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Camnitzer & Lucas Liquor Dealers Whiskey Jug, Evans [154932]3304 - Camnitzer & Lucas Liquor Dealers Whiskey Jug, Evans [154932]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J-143 in Preble. 6.5" diam., 9" tall. One gallon. Small chip on shoulder. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Evans Pr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to G*********0 for 281.25
 
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Camnitzer & Lucas Liquor Dealers Whiskey Jug, Evans [154933]3305 - Camnitzer & Lucas Liquor Dealers Whiskey Jug, Evans [154933]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J-143 in Preble. Half gallon. 5.5" diam., 8.5" tall. Chip on shoulder. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Evans Prove...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to d********a.. for 468.75
 
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The Weld County Liquor & Wine Co. Jug, Evans [154931]3306 - The Weld County Liquor & Wine Co. Jug, Evans [154931]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not listed in Preble. Rare town. Half gallon. 5.5" diam., 7" tall. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Evans Provenan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d********a.. for 2,000.00
 
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Fairplay Paper Label Flask for Saloon Owner Lynched by Mob [154121]3307 - Fairplay Paper Label Flask for Saloon Owner Lynched by Mob [154121]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This pocket flask was a special find in the Bracken Collection. Label reads: Old Ky W(hiskey?) / From / J.J. Hoover / Fairplay, Colorado. Label is par
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p**********k for 81.25
 
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Oil Center Bottling Soda Bottles, 2 [155934]3308 - Oil Center Bottling Soda Bottles, 2 [155934]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear Oil Center Bottling Works/ John H. Kelley/Florence, Colo. Several bruises and staining. Embossed Clear Oil Center Bottling Works/H. Stein Floren
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to p**********k for 137.50
 
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White Corn Whiskey Paper Label Bottle, Florence [153801]3309 - White Corn Whiskey Paper Label Bottle, Florence [153801]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Paper label pocket flask for White Corn Whiskey, Bottled by Lehman & Reynolds, Florence, Colo. Green, red, and white label. Bottle is clear glas...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*********e for 62.50
 
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Tom Orecchio Wholesale Liquor House Jug, Florence [154900]3310 - Tom Orecchio Wholesale Liquor House Jug, Florence [154900]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble J-147. 5 gallon. 15.5" tall, 12" diameter. Minor wear at lip. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Florence Pro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 343.75
 
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Poudre Valley Soda Bottle [155216]3311 - Poudre Valley Soda Bottle [155216]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
S176 Clear crown top Poudre Valley/Fort Collins Colo./Bottling Works. Several bruises. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Fort Col
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 100.00
 
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City Bottling Works Soda Bottle [155214]3312 - City Bottling Works Soda Bottle [155214]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
S 177 Aqua crown top Registered/City Bottling Works/Fort Morgon, Colo. Small stress crack in neck. No other apparent chips or cracks. Date: Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to J******s for 62.50
 
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The Cem. Bottling Wks Soda Bottle [155927]3313 - The Cem. Bottling Wks Soda Bottle [155927]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear The Cem. Bottling Wks/Ft. Morgan, Colo. Some case wear. No apparent chips or cracks. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Fort
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to c******6 for 281.25
 
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P.H. Layden Flask, Georgetown [154120]3314 - P.H. Layden Flask, Georgetown [154120]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-85, although Preble misidentifies the "H" as an "M." Correct spelling verified through newspaper advertisements from 18...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to K*********s for 1,312.50
 
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Chas. D. Barnes, City Drug Store, Dose Glass, Glenwood [154098]3315 - Chas. D. Barnes, City Drug Store, Dose Glass, Glenwood [154098]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chas. D. Barnes / City Drug Store / Glenwood, Colo. Embossed dose glass with marks for Tea, Dessert, and Table doses. WT Co., AN, USA. 1 7/8". ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h********e for 137.50
 
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Glenwood Springs, CO. Hutch Bottle Collection (4) [151710]3316 - Glenwood Springs, CO. Hutch Bottle Collection (4) [151710]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
For a short time in the 19th century, Glenwood Springs was known as "Defiance", a name sometimes still used by local teams or businesses. ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to p**********k for 593.75
 
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Clint. Marvin, Glenwood Springs, Jug [154906]3317 - Clint. Marvin, Glenwood Springs, Jug [154906]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unlisted in Preble. 10.5" tall, 7" diameter. Small side ding, 1/3". Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Glenwood ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to t********n.. for 237.50
 
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The Topic Bar, Clint Marvin, Whiskey Jug [154908]3318 - The Topic Bar, Clint Marvin, Whiskey Jug [154908]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J-155 in Preble. Lip chip. Side chip that appears to be contemporaneous with making. 7" diam., 11" tall. Date: Country (if not USA): S...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********r.. for 187.50
 
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Ed. S. Hughes, Glenwood Springs, Dated Whiskey Jug [154907]3319 - Ed. S. Hughes, Glenwood Springs, Dated Whiskey Jug [154907]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare dated whiskey jug. 1910. J-150 in Preble. Small base chip lower left side. Chip on handle. 7" diameter, 10.5" tall. Date: 1910 Cou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to F****e for 312.50
 
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