The "Mint State" Americana & Numismatics Auction (2025 May)

Auction Details

Day 1, May 2nd, 2025 (Lots 1000-1558)

Bottles feat. Polak Collection (Lots 1000-1108)
General Americana (1109-1494)
Geo. Sort feat. John Muir & Rare Nevada Documents
Maps & Books
Gaming
General Store & Furnishings
Misc. Categories
Stocks & Bonds (1495-1558)

Day 2, May 3rd, 2025 (Lots 2000-2542)

Native Americana (Lots 2000-2064)
Cowboy (2065-2090)
Militaria, Weaponry, & Political (2091-2187)
Minerals (2188-2319)
Minerals & Fossils
Gold Specimens
Mining (2320-2460)
Assay
Ephemera & Artifacts
Art (2461-2542)

Day 3, May 4th, 2025 (Lots 3000-3542)

Transportation (Lots 3000-3118)
Auto feat. Car Vase Collection
Aviation
Railroadiana, Stage, & Steamship
Vintage Toys (3119-3259)
Numismatics feat. Fred Weinberg Collection (3260-3542)
Currency
US Mint
Ephemera
Ingots & Bullion
Coins
Medals
Tokens

TIMED-ONLY

Day 4, May 5th, 2025 (Lots 4000-4779)

Minerals & Mining (Lots 4000-4087)
Bottles feat. Polak Collection (4088-4227)
General Americana (4228-4508)
Numismatics (4509-4779)

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San Francisco Mint Deposit Forms 42A from Donovan Reduction Works Nevada 1926, 1936 [194547]4057 - San Francisco Mint Deposit Forms 42A from Donovan Reduction Works Nevada 1926, 1936 [194547]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are two documents of deposit at the San Francisco Mint from Donovan Reduction Works and William Donovan (Jr.) of Silver City, Nevada. Known loc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to g********m.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Comstock References: Richest Place on Earth with Original Promo 1978 [196648]4058 - Comstock References: Richest Place on Earth with Original Promo 1978 [196648]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Richest Place on Earth with Original Promo 1978 and original dust jacket. The book was sent to the Sparks Tribune for publicity. Also includes a paper
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Comstock Paper: Con Virginia Mining Stock & More (4) [193398]4059 - Comstock Paper: Con Virginia Mining Stock & More (4) [193398]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four pieces of Comstock ephemera: two stock certificates from the Consolidated Virginia Mining Company, signed by Zeb Kendall as president; one payabl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S********e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Nevada Mining and Atlas Maps [195691]4060 - Nevada Mining and Atlas Maps [195691]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rand McNally 1888 Nevada map. 1923 USGS Jarbidge Mining District, Elko, 3 maps of surveyed and unsurveyed claims etc. ^ Date: Country (if not USA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Nevada Mining Ephemera, 5 [195687]4061 - Nevada Mining Ephemera, 5 [195687]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Harpers article, A Peep at Washoe by Browne 1860-61. Nevada, a Brief History of the Sagebrush State, 1938, Nevada Dept. of Highways. Nye county map, U
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to S********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Dixie Creek, Prairie City, Oregon Mining Photos (9) [195638]4062 - Dixie Creek, Prairie City, Oregon Mining Photos (9) [195638]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. Most are 2.5 cx 3.5" One is 2.75 x 4.5". This is a collection of photos of mining operations on Dixie Creek in northeast Oregon....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to T********S.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mining Cyanide Treatment Counter-Current Decantation Guidebook, 1916 [194353]4063 - Mining Cyanide Treatment Counter-Current Decantation Guidebook, 1916 [194353]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A copy of 'Continuous Counter-Current Decantation', a guidebook published by the Dorr Company in 1916. Dorr was founded in South Dakota in 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Salt Lake Sampling Works Receipt from Frank Foote Proprietor (5) [194519]4064 - Salt Lake Sampling Works Receipt from Frank Foote Proprietor (5) [194519]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are five receipts in this lot from Frank Foote or his estate. Mr. Foote was the proprietor of the Salt Lake Sampling Works as well as the Frank
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 90.00
 
 
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German Metallurgy Notebooks, 3 [194700]4065 - German Metallurgy Notebooks, 3 [194700]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 German metallurgy booklets with contents in German, so we are unsure of details. ^ Date: 1924-38 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a******r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Cobre Grande Copper Company Mining Scrip [194329]4066 - Cobre Grande Copper Company Mining Scrip [194329]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From La Cananea, Sonora, Mexico: ten cent scrip from the Cobre Grande Copper Company. Tan paper with red ink; 4 x 2 inches. Endorsed on reverse: Scott
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a****r for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Russian Gold Mining American Museum Natural History Glass Slides [194842]4067 - Russian Gold Mining American Museum Natural History Glass Slides [194842]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Three color lantern slides of Russian gold mining from the American Museum Of Nat. Hist. 1. Shanika Platinum Dist. 2.Miask gold placer wo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Gold Files and Notes [194696]4068 - Gold Files and Notes [194696]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of files and notes on gold, including photocopies. Cortez Gold Mines, Goldfield NV, Gold in History, U S Gold, etc. See photo. ^ Date: Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to s****B for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Miners Progress Early Negatives [195440]4069 - Miners Progress Early Negatives [195440]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 different rare early negatives for the Miners Progress. The Miner's Progress; Or Scenes in the Life of a California Miner was a bookle...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Western Mining Books Pair, 1897-1903 [195010]4070 - Western Mining Books Pair, 1897-1903 [195010]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of western mining books, dated 1897 and 1903. Lot includes one copy of 'The Story of the Mine' by Charles H. Shinn and an 1897 volume o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to s****B for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mining Book Set [195019]4071 - Mining Book Set [195019]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of four mining books. Handbook of Mining Details by McGraw Hill, 1st edition sixth printing. McGraw Hill book signed by H. N. Zeted in good condit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Misc. Mining Books & Ephemera Group [194345]4072 - Misc. Mining Books & Ephemera Group [194345]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 5 books, a videotape, and ephemera on the topic of mining. Books in the lot include 'The Battle for Butte' by Michael Malone, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s****B for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Mining Camps & Ghost Towns Book Group (4) [194130]4073 - Mining Camps & Ghost Towns Book Group (4) [194130]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 3 books on Western mining camps and ghost towns, dated 1967-1978. Titles included in the lot are a first edition copy of 'Mining Camp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 90.00
Sold to j******U for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Mining Booklets, 4, incl. Rock Drills & Placer Mines [195688]4074 - Mining Booklets, 4, incl. Rock Drills & Placer Mines [195688]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Short Cuts & Time Savers at Mine, Mill & Smelter by McGraw Hill, 1925. Quartz Operators Handbook by Randall 1880. Small Scale Placer Mines b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to m********y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Mining Prospectuses & Reports, 4 [195690]4075 - Mining Prospectuses & Reports, 4 [195690]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Priest Lake Mining & Reduction, Spokane WA sales brochure. The Majestic, Hartford CT, 1902 report to investors. Co-Operative Mining Syndicate, S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S***6 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Negatives of  Noel Kirschenbaum Publication (Several) [194483]4076 - Negatives of Noel Kirschenbaum Publication (Several) [194483]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Several negatives of text and photos from the 1968 publication Transport and Handling of Sulphide Concentrates: Problems and Possible Improvements by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to s****B for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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