Sizzling Summer Western Americana Auction (August 2021)

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Welcome to our August 2021 sale, the "Sizzling Summer Western Americana Auction!"

Our August sale is full of “hot stuff” across the board, and features some of the best collections in their genre offered publicly in a long time.

*The “California” Collection of Native American Jewelry*
The California Native American jewelry collection includes nearly 400 lots of fine, artistic silver and turquoise jewelry from a major collection.

The group of Native American jewelry presented by Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC, is from the collection of a long time California collector. Collecting over several decades, the collection features some incredible pieces—the main part of the collection is represented by bolos from Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico. There are also necklaces, bracelets, rings, belt buckles, and brooches. Much of this jewelry collection is “museum worthy art.”

The Zuni people are famous for their inlay—both mosaic inlay and channel inlay. The Zuni petit-point and needlepoint work in stones is just as well-known. The collection focuses on pieces from c1940s-60s. Some Zuni artists represented are: Dan Simplicio, Leo Poblano, Lambert Homer Sr., the Edaakies, Frank Vacit, Dexter Cellicion, Myra Tucson, Elliot Qualo, Annie Quam Gasper, Alonzo and Helen Hustito, Velma Lesansee, Horace Ilue, and many others. Most of the jewelry made before 1970 was not hallmarked. We have named the artists of each piece whenever possible, however, some are “attributed to,” and others we were unable to identify.

Many of the artists are presented in the books by Toshio Sei, published by Schiffer. Toshio Sei began collecting Zuni jewelry in 1993 and has written several books on the various forms of Zuni jewelry. Besides presenting the artists, he has done much research and gives detailed analyses that explain connections of artists and styles, thus giving us history and meanings for the pieces of jewelry. A number of the pieces offered here are illustrated in his books.

The “California” collection also includes jewelry from the Navajo, Santo Domingo Pueblo, and the Hopi. You will find amazing pieces of jewelry from all of these Native people and will have a difficult decision deciding on those to choose for your own collections!

For Western bolo tie collectors, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, with the largest sale of its kind ever held.

*The Western Collections*
We received two major collections containing outstanding items--both for their visual appeal and historical importance.

The first centers around Arizona and Colorado ephemera (19th century photos and documents) related to major mining camps, supplemented by gorgeous oil paintings of Native American and Western scenes by Douglas Rosa. One of our favorites from this collection is a framed photo of Tombstone prostitute “Amelia” (in classic prostitute attire) with her business license.

The second Western collection includes incredible military items (highlighted below), rare Western postcards, and a fantastic library including rare firearms references.

*Militaria*
This section is phenomenal, highlighted by George Armstrong Custer’s holster and gun belt, which is accompanied by a long history. Added to this is a major collection related to the Mexican War and Pancho Villa, including a photo-diary by Arizona photographer Walter Horne. Of great interest will be the associated collections from the Prag Collection and others, rounding out a phenomenal section on the Civil War, Spanish American War, and both World Wars.

For the Firearm collector is a large library of historical books on guns, hunting and related, with some of the all-time key references. These complement a large collection of rare books. Exploration researchers will love the Arctic Exploration library and other early works on Western exploration.

*Ken Prag Collection*
Wow! There are three distinct parts of his collection in this sale: ephemera, postcards, and stocks.

First and foremost, most or all of the material is from his unsorted acquisitions for decades. We found amazing items here. Like the Bodie & Bridgeport Telegraph archive with a message about a failed robbery of the SF mint right after the earthquake!

There is a wealth of paper ephemera, particularly from California. The postcards (over 500 lots) are stunning, and among the best offered so far, with exceptionally rare views in both RPC and printed format. Large collections include California (incl. Tahoe and Yosemite) and Hawaii. Nearly every lot has great cards, and you won’t want to miss this opportunity. Pioneer cards? Hundreds of them. One of the sections we had the most fun with is the gaming section--postcards with a gaming or playing card theme. This collection is now in about 20 lots, comprised of hundreds of cards.

*Numismatics*
A large offering of foreign and US coins, medals, counters, and other exonumia. Includes a C. Bechtler Dollar; Carson City Mint morgans; a fantasy Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Goldfield Iron Strongbox; and a large selection of California and Western tokens and Good For mirrors (ex. Ron Lerch Collection).

*Other Highlights*
Stocks and Bonds: Another fantastic selection from
perhaps a dozen collections. Features rare Arizona pieces and foreign mining stocks from the Prag Collection.

Railroadiana: Another great batch of railroad passes from an incredible Western collection we have been selling over the past year and a half. Also, a rare Colorado railroad section, and a collection of Virginia & Truckee Railroad ephemera from the Prag Collection.


Auction Schedule

Day 1, Thursday, August 5th, 2021, Lots 1000-1605
*General Americana (Lots 1000-1605)
Geographic Sort (1000-1251)
World’s Fair & Expositions (1252-1286)
Gaming (1287-1311)
Bottles & Saloon (1312-1342)
Marbles & Toys (1343-1365)
Jewelry (1366-1421)
Clothing (1422-1452)
Music (1453-1465)
Miscellaneous incl. Photos, Furnishings, Ephemera (1466-1605)

Day 2, Friday, August 6th, 2021, Lots 2000-2596
*Transportation (2000-2153)
Railroad (2000-2119)
Aviation & Automobile (2120-2153)
*Philatelic (2154-2596)
Stamps & Covers (2154-2175)
Postcards (2176-2596)

Day 3, Saturday, August 7th, 2021, Lots 3000-3606
*Native Americana (3000-3387)
Jewelry (3000-3271)
Artifacts, Art, Baskets, Pottery (3272-3315)
Ephemera incl. Rare Photographs, Postcards, & Books (3316-3387)
*Military incl. Custer and Pancho Villa Collections (3388-3514)
Chronologically Sorted (Civil War, Spanish American, WWI, WWII, etc)
*Political (3515-3535)
*Firearms feat. Firearms & Weaponry Historical Books (3536-3606)

Day 4, Sunday, August 8th, 2021, Lots 4000-4606
*Cowboy & Western (4000-4040)
*Art (4041-4105)
*Mining (4106-4189)
*Stocks & Bonds (4190-4310)
*Numismatics (4311-4505)
*Tokens (4506-4606)

Day 5, Monday, August 9th, 2021, Lots 5000-5583
*General Books (5000-5072)
*Bargains & Dealer Specials (5073-5583)
General Americana (5073-5189)
Philatelic (5190-5408)
Stocks & Bonds (5409-5479)
Numismatics incl. Dies, Coins, Counters, & Tokens (5480-5583)
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Ouray Gem of the Rockies Brochure  [132636]1150 - Ouray Gem of the Rockies Brochure [132636]
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Excellent condition 1903 brochure depicting the beauty of Ouray and it's surrounding mountains. About 25 pages, green cover, 9 x 7 inches. Date...
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Sold to L******8 for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Pike's Peak Vintage Tourist Brochures  [132613]1151 - Pike's Peak Vintage Tourist Brochures [132613]
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Four pieces inviting tourists to visit Pike's Peak. Pike's Peak by Auto; Pike's Peak via World Famous Cog Wheel Route; Take The Electric...
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Platte Canal Cabinet Card   [135832]1152 - Platte Canal Cabinet Card [135832]
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Advertising cabinet card for the Platte Canal in Platte Canyon, Colorado. Compliments of The Platte Land Co. (Ltd). Bates & Muhr, Photographers,...
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Birds-Eye View Mounted Photograph of Silverton, Colorado  [134165]1153 - Birds-Eye View Mounted Photograph of Silverton, Colorado [134165]
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Nice birds-eye view of Silverton showing rows of houses and structures with mountains in the background. 5 x 8" Pen notation on front reads &qu...
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"South Cheyenne Canon with Pen & Camera" Booklet  [135295]1154 - "South Cheyenne Canon with Pen & Camera" Booklet [135295]
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Published by Hull Brothers, Proprietors of South Cheyenne Canon, Colorado Springs, Colorado." Printed by Capron-Stott Printing Co., Denver, in ...
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Trinidad, Colorado Tourism Booklet  [135285]1155 - Trinidad, Colorado Tourism Booklet [135285]
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Trinidad booklet titled "The Town to Tie To." Published by The Richter-McNaughton Drug Co. in Trinidad. No date but appears to be c.1915 b...
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Inter-Laken Hotel Photo Brochure  [132617]1156 - Inter-Laken Hotel Photo Brochure [132617]
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Published by the Gazette Printing co. of Colorado Springs, this eight page booklet invites tourists to the Inter-Laken Hotel of Twin Lakes. Four photo
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W.E. Hook, Colorado Landscape Photography Archive  [134181]1157 - W.E. Hook, Colorado Landscape Photography Archive [134181]
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Lot of 15 different boudoir photographs of natural scenes in Colorado published by W.E. Hook. Views include: Cascade Canon; Lots Wife, Garden of the G
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Colorado Stereoview Collection Plus Bonus  [134196]1158 - Colorado Stereoview Collection Plus Bonus [134196]
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Lot of 8 different pieces. 1) Seven photographs: six stereoviews and one cabinet card. Stereoviews include: Gateway, Garden of the Gods (1877, Kilburn
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"Scenes in the Rocky Mountains" (Scenic Booklet)  [135734]1159 - "Scenes in the Rocky Mountains" (Scenic Booklet) [135734]
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Rare and in very good condition. Copyright 1888 by Chas. Lee for the Colorado Midland Railroad. Published by Ward Bros., Columbus. Illustrations of si
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Black Hawk/Central City/Gilpin County Ephemera  [135071]1160 - Black Hawk/Central City/Gilpin County Ephemera [135071]
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Pile of over 20 pieces of ephemera from Black Hawk, Central City and Gilpin County Colorado. Billheads, mining letters, deeds, 1898 photo book Nature
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Early Colorado Scenic Brochures  [135286]1161 - Early Colorado Scenic Brochures [135286]
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Lot of 8 different. Includes: Cliff House (Manitou Springs, c.1910); Elk Hotel (Colorado Springs, c.1940s); Mt. Manitou Scenic Incline Trip (c.1910s);
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Vintage Colorado Brochures  [135070]1162 - Vintage Colorado Brochures [135070]
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Lot of five scarce Colorado brochures: Garden of the Gods (1905); Colorado Mountain Playgrounds (2 copies) (1930 by Union Pacific Railroad); Under the
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Sold to L******8 for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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Vintage Colorado Travel Brochures  [135068]1163 - Vintage Colorado Travel Brochures [135068]
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Lot of 16 vintage travel brochures from Colorado: Manitou; Corley Mountain Highway; Rocky Mountain National Park; Estes Park; Colorado Rockies; Lovela
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Sold to L******8 for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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U of Delaware CCM Award and More  [136887]1164 - U of Delaware CCM Award and More [136887]
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This is a small collection of medals, metal rings and a Medal of Excellence in Composite Materials. Founded in 1974, CCM has made signifcant contribut
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Mounted Photograph of Newspaper Shop Stand  [135730]1165 - Mounted Photograph of Newspaper Shop Stand [135730]
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Mounted photograph of a man standing next to a newspaper shop. No location is given, but a few signs on the front advertise Florida newspapers. 3.75 x
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Hawaii Ephemera Collection (Photos, Checks, Tourism)  [135193]1166 - Hawaii Ephemera Collection (Photos, Checks, Tourism) [135193]
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Lot of 30 items. 1) Five checks of Bank of Hawaii, 1923-24. 2) Photos: 14 Honolulu (2.75 x 4.75"); three 8x10" repros. related to Pearl Ha...
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Idaho Pocket Map from Conoco Gasoline  [135287]1167 - Idaho Pocket Map from Conoco Gasoline [135287]
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"Blazed Trails in Idaho," Compliments of Continental Oil Co., Denver, Colorado. 28 x 22" Pinholes in corners with small tape repairs....
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Music School Promotional Items  [136061]1168 - Music School Promotional Items [136061]
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If you would like to learn music at home and you live in the very early 20th century, here's your chance, courtesy of these flyers from various ...
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"Gem of the Prairie: An Informal History of the Chicago Underworld," by Herbert Asbury  [136853]1169 - "Gem of the Prairie: An Informal History of the Chicago Underworld," by Herbert Asbury [136853]
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Hardcover, 377 pages, with illustrations, 1940, Alfred A. Knopf. Extremely fine condition. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Illinois City: C
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"The Great Conflaguration" by James W. Sheahan & George P. Upton  [135852]1170 - "The Great Conflaguration" by James W. Sheahan & George P. Upton [135852]
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This book gives an account of the Chicago Fire in 1871. "The Great Conflaguration" by James W. Sheahan & George P. Upton c1871. Writte...
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Author Autographed Chicago Mayor Bill Thompson 1st Edition Bio  [136782]1171 - Author Autographed Chicago Mayor Bill Thompson 1st Edition Bio [136782]
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A first edition of the biography of controversial Chicago Mayor William "Big Bill" Thompson who served during the period of Al Capone and ...
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Fort Gibson, Indian Territory Ephemera  [135831]1172 - Fort Gibson, Indian Territory Ephemera [135831]
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Lot of 4. Cover with contents. Sent to Margie McCaskey in 1885. Includes 1885 school report for four McCaskey children at the school at Fort Gibson, I
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Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Iowa Cabinet Card Photograph Collection (112)  [133837]1173 - Iowa Cabinet Card Photograph Collection (112) [133837]
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Collection of 112 cabinet cards (4.5 x 6.5) from Iowa. Wide variety of historical portrait photographers for the advanced collectors. Circa 1880-1895
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Poet John Whittier Souvenir Booklet  [136894]1174 - Poet John Whittier Souvenir Booklet [136894]
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A souvenir booklet showing photos of poet John Grenleaf Whittier's homes throughout his life. Whittier (1807-1892) was one of America's grea...
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Massachusetts and Boston Weekly Newspaper, Feb. 1, 1770  [136605]1175 - Massachusetts and Boston Weekly Newspaper, Feb. 1, 1770 [136605]
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Exceptionally important, and very rare Loyalist newspaper of February 1, 1770, this date evidently not within the large collection of this paper in th
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Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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King's Handbook of Boston Harbor  [135867]1176 - King's Handbook of Boston Harbor [135867]
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This appears to be a give-away reprint of "King's Handbook of Boston Harbor" by M.F. Sweetser. The gilt cover boards are in nice condi...
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Massachusetts Cabinet Card Photograph Collection (71)  [137451]1177 - Massachusetts Cabinet Card Photograph Collection (71) [137451]
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Collection of 71 cabinet cards (4.5 x 6.5) from Massachusetts. Wide variety of historical portrait photographers for the advanced collectors. Circa 18
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Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Michigan Cabinet Card Photograph Collection (84)  [133834]1178 - Michigan Cabinet Card Photograph Collection (84) [133834]
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Collection of 84 cabinet cards (4.5 x 6.5) from Michigan. Wide variety of historical portrait photographers for the advanced collectors. Circa 1880-18
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Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Minnesota Cabinet Card Photograph Collection (97)  [137450]1179 - Minnesota Cabinet Card Photograph Collection (97) [137450]
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Collection of Minnesota cabinet cards (4.5 x 6.5) from 98. Wide variety of historical portrait photographers for the advanced collectors. Circa 1880-1
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Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Missouri Cabinet Card Photograph Collection (115)  [133838]1180 - Missouri Cabinet Card Photograph Collection (115) [133838]
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Collection of 115 cabinet cards (4.5 x 6.5) from Missouri. Wide variety of historical portrait photographers for the advanced collectors. Circa 1880-
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Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Butte, Montana Billheads – 1892-1907 (14)  [137603]1181 - Butte, Montana Billheads – 1892-1907 (14) [137603]
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lot of 14 billheads including Montana Drug Co, Carpenter & Thompson Co., Sherman & Reed Undertaking and livery, and others. See photo. Dat...
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Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Virginia City and Pony Stage Line Document  [135903]1182 - Virginia City and Pony Stage Line Document [135903]
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A way bill issued by The Virginia City and Pony Stage Line of Virginia City, Montana. The bill is for the transport of four sacks (of grain or seed?)
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Early National Park Car Permits  [135289]1183 - Early National Park Car Permits [135289]
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Rare. Lot of 4 different automobile permits, all used in 1952. Includes: Grand Canyon National Park, Crater Lake National Park, Glacier National Park,
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State of Montana Letterheads (7) & Billheads (7)  [137604]1184 - State of Montana Letterheads (7) & Billheads (7) [137604]
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Towns Represented: Boulder, Bozeman, Norris, Sheridan, Helena, Elkhorn, Missoula, Canyon Ferry, Thompson & Big Timber Date: 1879-1912 Country...
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Carson & Genoa Stage, Wells Fargo & Co. Billhead  [132582]1185 - Carson & Genoa Stage, Wells Fargo & Co. Billhead [132582]
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Blue vignette of the Carson and Genoa Daily Stage, carrying the United States Mail and Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express. Signed by agent T. R. H...
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Sold to C******n for (225.00 + 49.50BP) = 274.50
 
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Gold Hill Fire Department Ticket to their Grand Ball  [132581]1186 - Gold Hill Fire Department Ticket to their Grand Ball [132581]
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Liberty Engine Company No. 1 / Sixth Annual / Grand Ball / at the / Company's Hall / Gold Hill, Nevada / On Tuesday Evening, the 22nd of Februar...
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Goldfield Nevada Enameled Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon  [138958]1187 - Goldfield Nevada Enameled Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon [138958]
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Souvenir sterling silver spoon from Goldfield, Nevada. 5 1/2 inches long. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Goldfield Provenance
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Sold to c********e for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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McGill Club Ephemera  [135037]1188 - McGill Club Ephemera [135037]
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The McGill club is unarguably one of the most famous western saloons left in original condition today with an absolutely fabulous backbar still in pla
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McGill, Nevada Town Council Broadside Town Picnic & Other Ephemera  [135000]1189 - McGill, Nevada Town Council Broadside Town Picnic & Other Ephemera [135000]
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This lot contains the broadside for the 6th annual McGill Town Picnic in 1993. If you weren't there you really missed it. There was a raffle to ...
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Nevada Territorial Bankers Receipt, Millville, Nevada Territory  [99448]1190 - Nevada Territorial Bankers Receipt, Millville, Nevada Territory [99448]
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Unused, 186x, Nevada Territorial item. I could find no references to Millville in the library, online, or the State Historical Society. This unused ch
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Sold to b********s for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Underwood Typewriter  Model #5 from Harry's Business Machines Reno  [135017]1191 - Underwood Typewriter Model #5 from Harry's Business Machines Reno [135017]
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This is an all original desktop model #5 Underwood typewriter in unrestored condition and without a ribbon. It appears to work properly but needs a go
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Bank of California Duplicate of Exchange  [137359]1192 - Bank of California Duplicate of Exchange [137359]
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Rare 8 1/2 x 4 inch Duplicate of Exchange pay to the order of Eagleton Box Fabrication Company for fifty dollars. Blue two cent revenue stamp attached
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Virginia City Nevada Newspapers  [136831]1193 - Virginia City Nevada Newspapers [136831]
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This lot contains about 20 issues of two Virginia City, Nevada newspapers from the 1870's, The Territorial Enterprise, dated June 1878 and The ...
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Virginia Evening Chronicle, July 1-Dec 31, 1918  [137423]1194 - Virginia Evening Chronicle, July 1-Dec 31, 1918 [137423]
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All the news on the Comstock at the end of WWI, neatly bound in a professional volume. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Virgini
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Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Piper's Opera House of Virginia City Contract with M.B. Leavitt 1892  [133797]1195 - Piper's Opera House of Virginia City Contract with M.B. Leavitt 1892 [133797]
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This is a framed contract between John Piper and Mr. M.B. Leavitt. The play starred Kathryn Forrest and Company presenting "Captain Swift"...
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Sold to 2*****l for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Comstock Ephemera Collection (Virginia City & Gold Hill)  [135627]1196 - Comstock Ephemera Collection (Virginia City & Gold Hill) [135627]
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Lot of about 40 pieces. Includes: Comstock Soda Works billhead ( 1912); 1870 County Auditor's Office check; Virginia & Gold Hill Water Co. b...
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Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Books on the Comstock and Virginia City #1 (4)  [137482]1197 - Books on the Comstock and Virginia City #1 (4) [137482]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) “Guide to Virginia City”, Nevada. & The Comstock Lode Area, by Pages of History, Sausalito, Ca., 1959 - a self-guided tour for th
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Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to G***H for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Books on the Comstock and Virginia City #2 (4)  [137485]1198 - Books on the Comstock and Virginia City #2 (4) [137485]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) “Comstock Commotion”, the Story of the Territorial Enterprise, by Lucius Beebe, Published by Stanford University Press, Stanford,
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Books on the Comstock and Virginia City #3 (3)  [137484]1199 - Books on the Comstock and Virginia City #3 (3) [137484]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) The History of the Comstock Lode, 1850-1920, by Grant H. Smith, University of Nevada Bulletin No. 3, July 1, 1943, Geo. & Mining Series No. 3...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D*B for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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