"Spring Into Americana" Timed Auction (May 2023)

Auction Details

Welcome to our special May timed sale, the "Spring Into Americana" Auction! 

This two-day timed sale has 1,400 lots in over 10 collecting categories incl. Mining, Bottles, Numismatics, Stocks, Philatelic, Art, and General Americana.

It is a mix of old and new material, with many lower priced/entry-level lots and larger groups ideal for dealers, as well as some rarities that have previously been run.

The majority of the items have never been offered, including: Prag postcards & stocks; Bracken medicine bottles and stamps; coins, medals, & tokens; billhead and check collections; and much more!

*And EVERY lot starts at just $10*

Starting at $10 does not mean the collectibles are cheap, common or unwanted. What it does represent is a following of the world-wide numismatic market and of letting the bidder and collector set the prices. If the lots start cheap, then all it takes is your bid. We have so many thousands of collectors that we hope all find things to their liking. This format is the future, and we know you’ll have fun with it!

All of these lots come to us from major collections. Some of these items were offered previously, and may have been “missed” by collectors who focused on items of greater interest at the time. This sale allows for spotting these missed rarities. Also, just because an item may be less expensive, does not mean it is not rare. We offer here many “one of a kind” pieces – but the value is up to you.

This is a timed auction, so there will be no live auctioneer or audio/video feed. You can bid now up to the day each session closes. On the 13th and 14th, you will be able to log into a virtual console and bid live, just like normal. Each lot will open with an automatic timer that is reset with each live bid. Once the bidding stops and the timer runs out, the auction advances to the next lot.

So we now invite you to look through the 1,400 lots in this sale! We're sure you'll find something perfect for your collection or dealer inventory. And with $10 start prices, we expect you to bid early and bid often!

Let the bidding war begin!

~The Holabird Team~

“Spring Into Americana” Timed Auction (May 2023)

Day 1, May 13th, 2023, Lots 1000-1697
Art (1000-1047)
General Americana (1048-1568)
Geo. Sort
Misc. Categories
Newspapers
Militaria
Sports
Misc. Ephemera & Hard Goods

Philatelic (1569-1697)
Postcards
Covers & Stamps

Day 2, May 14th, 2023, Lots 2000-2715
Native Americana (2000-2014)
Cowboy (2015-2027)
Transportation (Air, Auto, Railroad, Steamer) (2028-2069)
Mining (2070-2132)
Stocks & Bonds (2133-2379)
Mining
Railroad
Misc. Categories
Bottles (2380-2541)
Numismatics (2542-2713)
Currency/Scrip
Coins
Medals
Tokens

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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Utility Co. Articles of Incorporation and Statements, 7 [164906]1200Utility Co. Articles of Incorporation and Statements, 7 [164906]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 Montana utility company articles of incorporation and statements. Idaho Montana Power Transmission, Missoula Light and Water, Missoula Gas, Missoula
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Vintage Montana Bird Booklets [147845]1201Vintage Montana Bird Booklets [147845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Montana bird booklets. Summer Birds of Flathead Lake by Silloway 1903. Birds of Fergus County, Montana by Silloway 1902, both illustrated. Summer Bi
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Tax Receipt Book, 1881 [164816]1202Tax Receipt Book, 1881 [164816]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1881 tax receipt book dated 1881, possibly from Montana. Nice script pen writing. 6.25x5.75". Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*********3 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Montana Church Ephemera [150086]1203Montana Church Ephemera [150086]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1912-1916 Montana Catholic Education Assoc. hardcover. About 12 other items, several from Montana c. 1897-1909.. Old magazine ad with camel. Date:
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
W A Clark and Senator Quay, Puck Cover [164884]1204W A Clark and Senator Quay, Puck Cover [164884]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1901 Cover from Puck with W A Clark wearing a money sack, and Senator Quay wielding a "political Jimmy". These implements are related to ...
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Gage, Curtis and Manhattan Silver Mining Checks with RN's,  12 [165008]1205Gage, Curtis and Manhattan Silver Mining Checks with RN's, 12 [165008]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Gage, Curtis mastheads, 5 different printings, 3 with RN's, c. 1882-84. Manhattan Silver Mining masthead with 3 different printers, with 4 dif...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Carson City Check Lot, 100 pcs [141132]1206Carson City Check Lot, 100 pcs [141132]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An original, intact check book for the Carson Valley Bank in Carson City, datelined 191x. These checks are actually quite scarce. All in original book
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to j******g for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Little Mint Vintage Calendar [165466]1207Little Mint Vintage Calendar [165466]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Little Mint of Carson City, dealers in rare coins, precious metals, antiques, jewelry and precious gems at 314 So. Carson St. had an advertising c
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
First National Bank Checks, 30 [165159]1208First National Bank Checks, 30 [165159]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 30 First National Bank, Elko checks, c. 1914-17. Signed by various cashiers. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Elko Provena
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Revenue Stamped 1867 Gold Hill Document [166123]1209Revenue Stamped 1867 Gold Hill Document [166123]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
John D. Stephens $250 loan. Signed by Patrick Henry and Jonathon Grier (?). September 28, 1867. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
Lovelock Business Day Book, 1899; Hair Cutting shears 1892 [131480]1210Lovelock Business Day Book, 1899; Hair Cutting shears 1892 [131480]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Day ledger for 1899-1900 from the Lovelock area ranch. about 1/3 full. Entries include Indian Charley, A. Yensen, Indian Jack, Indian John. Lot inclu
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*********3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Three Different National, Nevada Billheads [123174]1211Three Different National, Nevada Billheads [123174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1912 Thos. Defenbaugh general merchandise. Talks about proxies, annual work, etc. References McDonald. Probably referring to the Kennedy MacDonald
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Harold's Club Party Hats, 4 [148930]1212Harold's Club Party Hats, 4 [148930]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 colorful Harold's Club, New Years Eve or party hats. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Reno Provenance:
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Reno Evening Gazette, History in Headlines. [155123]1213Reno Evening Gazette, History in Headlines. [155123]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Excerpts in Reno history thru articles in Nevada State Journal and Reno Evening Gazette, 1870-1978. Covers have tatters. Date: Country (if not USA)
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to p********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Reno School Autograph Book, 1942 [155125]1214Reno School Autograph Book, 1942 [155125]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reno school autograph book, 1942, belonging to Ann Heim. Also some of here later credential cards. BD Billinghurst Junior HS. Date: Country (if not
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Indian Post Trader Letter from Nevada [151174]1215Indian Post Trader Letter from Nevada [151174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare post-trader letter from Nevada. J.O. Gregory, Schurz, Nevada Letterhead. The 1870 U.S. Census shows Gregory living on Longley Ranch in the Trucke
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to g********p.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Nevada Druggist Ephemera Collection [165771]1216Nevada Druggist Ephemera Collection [165771]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 25 items. This is a great collection of billheads, letterheads, checks, and prescription slips. Includes: extremely rare manuscript recei
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Two Old Advertising Toothbrushes Direct from Fred Holabird's Bottle Book [123497]1217Two Old Advertising Toothbrushes Direct from Fred Holabird's Bottle Book [123497]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) A. M. Cole of Virginia City. Missing the bristles; 2) Geo. Thaxter of Carson City. Missing the top half. Engraving is work with use, but still very
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
H. S. Homans; Commissioner of Deeds (Very Rare) [99478]1218H. S. Homans; Commissioner of Deeds (Very Rare) [99478]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This card begs two questions: 1) What is a Commissioner of Deeds? A Commissioner of Deeds is an officer having authority to take affidavits, depositio
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to y******e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
Antique Grab Bag incl. Nevada [61259]1219Antique Grab Bag incl. Nevada [61259]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique row boat photograph (origin unknown) 16.5" x 12.5"; miscellaneous Nevada magazines from 1956 through 2010; Newspapers from San Fr...
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to r*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Dick Barbar Nevada Photographs (2) [148472]1220Dick Barbar Nevada Photographs (2) [148472]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two photographs taken by Dick Barbar. The first is a photograph of two stalagmites called "The King and Queen of Leviathan Cave." The Levi...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Large Nevada Ephemera Lot - Many from Ghost Towns or Old Mining Camps [166128]1221Large Nevada Ephemera Lot - Many from Ghost Towns or Old Mining Camps [166128]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 90 billheads! Includes very rare FS Smith merchandise small receipt from Derby, Campbell & Kelly Foundry Tonopah, JW Britton Bar Iron unus...
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8*****W for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
Nevada Checks, 100+ [166129]1222Nevada Checks, 100+ [166129]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
100 plus Nevada checks. Carson City, Virginia, Elko etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Provenance:
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Nevada Mining, Gaming, & More Ephemera [165772]1223Nevada Mining, Gaming, & More Ephemera [165772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Huge group of about 50 items. Gaming, mining, and other misc. Nevada items. Includes: Reno fraternal badge; Virginia City & area checks (Carson ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********l for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Nevada Gaming Tokens and Chip Collection [166306]1224Nevada Gaming Tokens and Chip Collection [166306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 68 Nevada gaming tokens and chip with a large assortment of Reno casinos. The clay chips are: Carousel, Las Vegas $1; Sahara, Las Vegas, $1; 19
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Nevada Book Collection & Ephemera [115371]1225Nevada Book Collection & Ephemera [115371]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 full file boxes full of books, magazines, and other Nevada related ephemera from the 2000's time period. From the Dennis Myers investigative r...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 130.00
Senator Pat McCarran Signed Letters (4) [89977]1226Senator Pat McCarran Signed Letters (4) [89977]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 State Bar of Nevada letterheads 1931, US Senate letterheads 1943. Date: 1931-43 Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Provenance:
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to i****e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
New Mexico and Spanish Colonial Art Books, 3 [164000]1227New Mexico and Spanish Colonial Art Books, 3 [164000]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 nicely illustrated New Mexico and Spanish art books. Conexiones, Connections in Spanish Colonial Art by Padilla, in unopened plastic wrap. 2 volumes
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
W F Mangels Carousell Works Catalog No. 4, Reprint [165237]1228W F Mangels Carousell Works Catalog No. 4, Reprint [165237]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1969 reprint of rare early 20th century W F Mangells Co. Carousell Works illustrated catalog from this Coney Island manufacturer. Features carousel&...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Choice Illustrated Checks, 20, Ilion Bank [163428]1229Choice Illustrated Checks, 20, Ilion Bank [163428]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 choice illustrated checks form Ilion Bank, c. 1853-55. Date: Country (if not USA): State: New York City: Ilion Provenance:
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
American Institute Fair New York 1880 Store Card for Howe Scales [124106]1230American Institute Fair New York 1880 Store Card for Howe Scales [124106]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Store card advertising Page, Fargo & Co. agents for Howe scales, located at 325 Broadway, New York. 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. Date: Country (if...
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p****5 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
c.1869 Ad Pamphlet for Clothes Wringer [77314]1231c.1869 Ad Pamphlet for Clothes Wringer [77314]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Novelty & Champion Clothes Wringers, manufactured by the Bailey Washing & Wringing Machine Co., NB Phelps & Co., Gen. Agents, New Yo...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to O*********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Funk & Wagnalls, Book of The Years & Bonus Item [106253]1232Funk & Wagnalls, Book of The Years & Bonus Item [106253]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a very nice selection of books for your reading pleasure. Item # 1: Britannica Word Language / Edition of Funk & Wagnalls Standard / Dic...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
New York State Historical Books (6) [150367]1233New York State Historical Books (6) [150367]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 hardcovers. Correspondences of Jeremias van Rensselaer; one of the founders and directors of the Dutch West India Company and was instrumental in th
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Unidentified Company Exchanges [148918]1234Unidentified Company Exchanges [148918]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two rare full pages of exchanges from an unidentified company. These are unused exchanges, probably from around 1845-1860. The company is not identifi
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Crosby-Ambrose Telephone Directory, 1956 [163440]1235Crosby-Ambrose Telephone Directory, 1956 [163440]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1956 Crosby-Ambrose telephone directory, 16pp with a few pencil notations. Date: Country (if not USA): State: North Dakota City: Provenance:
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
George Street, Ohio Congressman, Signed Letter [89974]1236George Street, Ohio Congressman, Signed Letter [89974]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1846 letter signed by Ohio Congressman George Street. 7.5x4.75", attached to backing on border Date: 1846 Country (if not USA): State: Ohi...
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****d for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Unique Receipt for Sale of Patent for a Washing Machine 1852 [127609]1237Unique Receipt for Sale of Patent for a Washing Machine 1852 [127609]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Receipt for the sale of a patent for a washing machine, dated June 5, 1852. This receipt is sold "as is," and is in fragile condition, and...
Estimate : 70.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****M for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Oklahoma Banking Ephemera [163130]1238Oklahoma Banking Ephemera [163130]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 80 First National Bank, Ponca City checks with 2 vinyl covers and small pad. Checks from Farmers State Bank in leather holder. About 25 checks f
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*********3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Oklahoma Check Collection [164018]1239Oklahoma Check Collection [164018]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 200 Oklahoma checks from Tulsa, Red Oak, Beaver, Fort Towson, Kingfisher, Claremore etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Oklahoma City:
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Oklahoma Territory Checks, 14 [164020]1240Oklahoma Territory Checks, 14 [164020]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 14 Oklahoma Territory checks c. 1892-1907. El Reno, Pawhuska, Kingfisher, Cloud Chief, Logan etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Oklah
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to A******S for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Oklahoma Letterhead Group, 24 [163133]1241Oklahoma Letterhead Group, 24 [163133]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
24 Oklahoma letterheads and more. Some pictorial. Alva, Arnett, Bartelsville, Bridgeport, Cashion, El Reno, Hooker, Jefferson, Norman, Oklahoma, OKC e
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to O*********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Oklahoma Territory & IT Letterheads, 13 [163134]1242Oklahoma Territory & IT Letterheads, 13 [163134]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory letter heads, c. 1893-1906. Tahlequah, Weleetka, Quinton, Pauls Valley, Tonkaea, Ralston, Stillwater, Ponca
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Oklahoma Photo Group (7); c. 1890s-1910s [165714]1243Oklahoma Photo Group (7); c. 1890s-1910s [165714]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of seven antique photographs from Oklahoma. These photographs are of a gas well, a group of coal miners, and several shots of exteriors and inte
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Rogue River Drainage Basin Oregon Land Use Map and Great Basin Map [122902]1244Rogue River Drainage Basin Oregon Land Use Map and Great Basin Map [122902]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Water Resources Dept. land use map of the Rogue River Basin dated 1978. Printed in color by the WRD in 130000 scale. Originally taken in 19
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Broadside Ad & Libretto for 1879 Opera [127006]1245Broadside Ad & Libretto for 1879 Opera [127006]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the libretto (text) and magazine broadside for a William Low Jr. promoted opera Fatinitzka on the day after Easter, 1880. Fatinitza was the fi
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Texas Governor's Office Letterhead Snippet [64277]1246Texas Governor's Office Letterhead Snippet [64277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Snippet of Texas Governor's letter head with state seal. Some writing on reverse, heavily toned. Approx. 2 x 4.75". Date: c1860s Country ...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Cabinet Card of Man in Fraternal Uniform [134174]1247Cabinet Card of Man in Fraternal Uniform [134174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cabinet card of an unidentified man posing in a studio wearing a uniform for a fraternal organization (including a sword and fancy hat). Perhaps Knigh
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******U for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Wilcox Family Reunion Panorama Photo, c. 1936 [165238]1248Wilcox Family Reunion Panorama Photo, c. 1936 [165238]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Moab, UT c. 1936 Wilcox family reunion panorama photo in wood frame. Photo 4.5x18". Frame 7.75x21.5". A few vertical creases and wear, w...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sterling Silver Salt Lake Swastika Spoon [166305]1249Sterling Silver Salt Lake Swastika Spoon [166305]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique 5 1/2 inch long sterling silver spoon with "Salt Lake" engraved in the spoon and The Swastika on the handle with a Swastika at the ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a****y for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25