"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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Band Photo with African Americans, c. 1900 [162189]1250Band Photo with African Americans, c. 1900 [162189]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1900 band photo by FH Tims and Son, Burlington, VT. Features a 34 star US flag and about half of the band is African American. Photo 7.75x9.75&qu...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo Spoon, 1909 [143696]1251Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo Spoon, 1909 [143696]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copper souvenir spoon from the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition held in Seattle in 1909. This souvenir spoon depicts the Forestry Building. The A.Y.P.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Washington Books (7) [150669]1252Washington Books (7) [150669]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Record 1956-66, 1967-70, Columbia River Power for the People-dams, wartime production and river photos. The Dam by Morgan-great construction photo
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
1878 Arizona Daily Miner, Prescott, Arizona [161342]12531878 Arizona Daily Miner, Prescott, Arizona [161342]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two small pieces of information are interesting. One is about Budweiser Beer. (This Early?). The other about John S. Chism of the Lincoln County Wars
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to L********a for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
6 Arizona Star newspapers from Tucson [161348]12546 Arizona Star newspapers from Tucson [161348]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These six editions are all Volume 1. These are all stamped L. P. Fisher's Advertising Agency. So we can assume this was used in San Francisco! A...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8***0 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Black Hills Daily Pioneer paper Duo [163889]1255Black Hills Daily Pioneer paper Duo [163889]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black Hills Daily Pioneer newspaper. This Deadwood City, Black Hills paper ran from 1877-1881. Two rare Deadwood newspapers. May 14, 1882, Article on
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
Two Deadwood Newspapers, 1882 [164780]1256Two Deadwood Newspapers, 1882 [164780]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black Hills Daily Pioneer newspaper. This Deadwood City, Black Hills paper ran from 1877-1881. 1) April 28, 1882, Land laws. 2) May 26, 1882, This ed
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
The Tocsin 1894 Newspaper [63114]1257The Tocsin 1894 Newspaper [63114]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare newspaper discussing Los Angeles politics. Note paper condition issues. On Mat Board (not adhered) with plastic covers. Date: 1894 Country (if
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 70.00
6 Mariposa Gazette newspapers, 1878 [161345]12586 Mariposa Gazette newspapers, 1878 [161345]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1878 was the time of the discovery of silver at Mono. Includes an article on a local, Mr. Whitman, who has discovered several silver veins along the R
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******1 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Downieville California, Sunday Chronicle, San Francisco [61225]1259Downieville California, Sunday Chronicle, San Francisco [61225]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sunday, September 12, 1880, No. 59. This has only a couple pages. The front page has a cut out portion on lower left front page. Front page has miscel
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Tuolumne Independent Newspaper - 6 Volumes [164803]1260Tuolumne Independent Newspaper - 6 Volumes [164803]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1887. This was an important Southern Lode of California newspaper. The newspaper from Sonora, Tuolumne County ran from 1872-1945. Ads and local histor
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*******1 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
1873 Idaho TriWeekly Statesman [164808]12611873 Idaho TriWeekly Statesman [164808]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The big news was that Susan B. Anthony was found guilty of voting in Canandaigua, New York. She was guilty because of her sex. The judge had ordered a
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
New Orleans Daily Delta 1861 Newspaper [164809]1262New Orleans Daily Delta 1861 Newspaper [164809]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes news of military organization; Southern Sentinels are a new company, a corps of light artillery is being formed, etc. But the Lincoln army wa
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to n*********8 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Helena Weekly Herald newspaper, 1876.  Montana [164805]1263Helena Weekly Herald newspaper, 1876. Montana [164805]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five volumes. Find local news; attempted murder to Deer Lodge Penitentiary, Indian problems at Yellowstone, copper mines, etc. Date: 1876 Country (
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t**********d for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
RARE Silver City (Nevada) Reporter Newspapers [164804]1264RARE Silver City (Nevada) Reporter Newspapers [164804]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This was printed at the end of the Comstock! Big Nick's saloon is calling. Don't miss the Post Office Depot for cigars. The Silver City Hous...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to k******H for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
1863 New-York Observers - Two [161341]12651863 New-York Observers - Two [161341]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two editions: November 19, 1863 and November 26, 1863. These were the RELIGIOUS DEPARTMENT. Good for the soul! Date: 1863 Country (if not USA): St
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
New-York Observer January 1st Edition [161339]1266New-York Observer January 1st Edition [161339]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Talks about what is to come for the year of 1863. Of course, it includes news of the Civil War! Also food, shipping, etc. Date: 1863 Country (if not
Estimate : 100.00
Sold to n*********8 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Democratic Era. Portland newspaper of 1872 [161346]1267Democratic Era. Portland newspaper of 1872 [161346]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lots of local ads. Lists of alcohol for sale including Tea Kettle Whiskey. Ads for just about anything you need. Local information. This is a Democrat
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*******1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
6 Douglas Independent 1878 newspapers [161347]12686 Douglas Independent 1878 newspapers [161347]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Volume 3. Interesting story called the Bad Man of Bodie! News from Calapoola. Extremely Fragile! Date: Country (if not USA): State: Oregon City
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
6 volumes of Salem Daily Record, 1874 [161343]12696 volumes of Salem Daily Record, 1874 [161343]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
News on fruit growing, wool, a great snowstorm in the mountains near Odell Lake among other news of the time. Date: 1874 Country (if not USA): St
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to s*******1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
West Branch Republican Newspaper, 1838 [158216]1270West Branch Republican Newspaper, 1838 [158216]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 page edition of West Branch Republican, July 21, 1838, issued in Williamsport, Lycoming County PA. News of the 62nd anniversary of National Independ
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
1873 Deseret Evening News [164807]12711873 Deseret Evening News [164807]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Friday Evening, August 29, 1873. Besides news of the day and advertisements, find local matters. For example, Temple R
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to s*******1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Deseret Evening News Volume 3 [163480]1272Deseret Evening News Volume 3 [163480]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Truth and Liberty can be found in the March 2, 1870 issue of The Deseret Evening News of Salt Lake City. Four page broadside, folded but readable. New
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s*******1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Early Washington D.C. National Newspaper [136833]1273Early Washington D.C. National Newspaper [136833]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A section from the "Weekly National Intelligencer" newspaper dated May 26, 1849. this newspaper started in 1800 and stopped publishing in...
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to v********s for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
July 4, 1863 Morning Journal and Currier, New Haven [161340]1274July 4, 1863 Morning Journal and Currier, New Haven [161340]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An interesting look at the war on our nation's day of celebration! Two newspapers. Morning Journal and Currier of New Haven, Connecticut and Tro...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Three Eastern Early Newspapers [164801]1275Three Eastern Early Newspapers [164801]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Newark Daily Advertising. December 8, 1843, Arrival of the steam packet Acadia for example. 2) 1863. Boston Daily Journal. The arrival of the food
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Six Victorian Newspapers - 1875 [161344]1276Six Victorian Newspapers - 1875 [161344]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canadian newspapers we don't get too often. Includes news from Cariboo, the 1875 Arctic expedition, etc. Date: 1875 Country (if not USA): Ca...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******n for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Star & Herald, Daily Panama Newspaper 1887 [63115]1277Star & Herald, Daily Panama Newspaper 1887 [63115]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
April 25, 1887, front page of newspaper. Includes some passengers arriving from San Francisco by ship and a death bed confession to a murder. On Mat B
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
The Public Advertiser (Newspaper) w/ Revolutionary War News [164330]1278The Public Advertiser (Newspaper) w/ Revolutionary War News [164330]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wednesday, December 13, 1780, No. 14403. Mentions the victory at Camden by Cornwallis. In mentioning the Americans, the commentary debates the use of
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*******x for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Public Advertiser, England [164802]1279Public Advertiser, England [164802]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) One 1770 four page edition. Admiralty, trip to Scotland, books. etc. 2) Four 1771 volumes. 3) One 1779 version. 4) Six 1760 versions. Here is your
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
The True Briton Newspaper- Number 1 (First Example) [164781]1280The True Briton Newspaper- Number 1 (First Example) [164781]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
June 3, 1723, Number 1. Dated June 3, 1723. One page paper. Price was two pence. Bound. Truly a political journal: King's duties, princes abusin...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
The True Briton Newspaper- Number 1 (Second Example) [164786]1281The True Briton Newspaper- Number 1 (Second Example) [164786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
June 3, 1723, Number 1. Dated June 3, 1723. One page paper. Price was two pence. Bound. Truly a political journal: King's duties, princes abusin...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m***p for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record; 1935 [146595]1282Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record; 1935 [146595]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record Number, published in 1935. The Illustrated London News was the world's first illustrated newsp...
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
London Saturday Review Publication 1916 with World War I Articles [129732]1283London Saturday Review Publication 1916 with World War I Articles [129732]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science and Art, a British newspaper published June 24, 1916, with World War I articles, and "The...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Illustrated American, 1892 [124641]1284Illustrated American, 1892 [124641]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Volume XII, No. 147, For the Week ending December 10, 1892. Cover shows a football scrimmage between Yale and Princeton. Includes an article about Pea
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Five Unique & Sometimes Humorous Newspapers [119384]1285Five Unique & Sometimes Humorous Newspapers [119384]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here are two decades of interesting and sometimes humorous news and human interest items contained in five newspapers. Starting with a 1944 publicatio
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Newspapers Featuring Major Events (16) [139507]1286Newspapers Featuring Major Events (16) [139507]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. Front page sections of US newspapers highlighting the following events: US Bicentennial Celebration (1976), Robert F. Kennedy assassination
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to m****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Saturday Evening Post Covers (2) 1914 & 1928 [126998]1287Saturday Evening Post Covers (2) 1914 & 1928 [126998]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two original covers from The Saturday Evening Post: August 22, 1914 edition, with Frank Xavier Leyendecker illustration of a boy and a horse drinking
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Saturday Evening Post Watch Advertisements [147276]1288Saturday Evening Post Watch Advertisements [147276]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 color watch advertisements from Saturday Evening Post. Elgin(4), Westclox. 2 of the Elgin have slight water damage to LL corner. 13.5x 10.5" ...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Vintage Saturday Evening Post, Life Magazines and More [161868]1289Vintage Saturday Evening Post, Life Magazines and More [161868]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Saturday Evening Post December 24, 1955, 2x November 28, 1959. 2x American Artist May 1969. Look January 2, 1962 with JFK cover. Life January 2, 950 w
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Reproduction Historic Volume 1, Number 1 Colorado Newspapers [157398]1290Reproduction Historic Volume 1, Number 1 Colorado Newspapers [157398]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 incl. 4 reprints (two marked as such) of historic CO newspapers. 1) Volume 1, Number1, Rocky Mountain News. 1859. 2) Volume 1, Number1, Rocky
Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to p********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Scientific American - Converting Desert in Sea [164793]1291Scientific American - Converting Desert in Sea [164793]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Converting the Sahara Desert into a Sea! French engineers plan to flood the Sahara with water from the Mediterranean! Date: 1912 Country (if not
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Scientific American - Diamond Shoals Light House [164792]1292Scientific American - Diamond Shoals Light House [164792]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Also 1912 journal on construction of boats to save lives at sea! Date: 1906 Country (if not USA): State: New York City: New York Provenance:
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Scientific American - Grand Canyon, A New National Park [164791]1293Scientific American - Grand Canyon, A New National Park [164791]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Also articles on the fifth international automobile race, Madam Currie's work, and much more! Date: 1904 Country (if not USA): State: New Y...
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to S********e.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Scientific American - Santa Maria Replica! [164788]1294Scientific American - Santa Maria Replica! [164788]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting article on the Santa Maria and its journey across the Atlantic! Article on new lifting blocks for large ships. Date: 1892 Country (if no
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to c********g for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Scientific American - The Moon [164790]1295Scientific American - The Moon [164790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
And just what did the Moon look like to astronomers 118 years ago? Actually pretty much like today. See the photos from the Paris Observatory. Date:
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Scientific American Issues with Exposition Articles [164331]1296Scientific American Issues with Exposition Articles [164331]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) January 16th. 1897 issue with front page photos and article about the Tennessee Centennial Exposition at Nashville. Other topics include:
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Scientific American with article on Diving Bell and use on California Rivers [164787]1297Scientific American with article on Diving Bell and use on California Rivers [164787]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The California Gold rush is on and all new devices have great interest. Paper is dated June 23, 1849. Also includes an article on gold exploration in
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Scientific American, 1892 - History of the Planet [164784]1298Scientific American, 1892 - History of the Planet [164784]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Carboniferous Age to Modern Civilization. Titled the Seven Ages of Our World! Date: Country (if not USA): State: New York City: New Yo
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to T******3 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
Scientific American - Buggies and Cars [164795]1299Scientific American - Buggies and Cars [164795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early 1856 edition focuses on a rare buggy. Also an improved car wheel. 2) 1905 has a cover with a Rambler, Power White Steam Touring Car, Franklin, e
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to S********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50