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

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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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Montana Silversmiths NRA Money Clip, Lapel Pin, Space Pen [196307]1217 - Montana Silversmiths NRA Money Clip, Lapel Pin, Space Pen [196307]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are three items from Montana Silversmiths; a silver space pen made by Fisher, an engraved silver money clip with the NRA logo, and an NRA silver
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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'Triple Sign' Optical Illusion Advertisement, late 1800s [194144]1218 - 'Triple Sign' Optical Illusion Advertisement, late 1800s [194144]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains a lenticular metal sign for the Brown Shoe Company that hung inside Crescenzo Dry Goods, a historic business once located in the sma
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Estimate : 600.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (6,250.00 + 1,562.50BP) = 7,812.50
 
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Crescenzo Dry Goods Sign & Business License [194139]1219 - Crescenzo Dry Goods Sign & Business License [194139]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains a business license for Crescenzo Dry Goods, a historic business once located in the small town of Austin, Nevada, as well as a metal
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*******0 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Austin, NV History Books (4), 1878 1st Edition [194346]1220 - Austin, NV History Books (4), 1878 1st Edition [194346]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 4 books on the history of Austin, Nevada, a mining town founded in the 1860s in response to Nevada's silver rush. The lot includes on...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to v*******l for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Austin, NV History Books (8) [194344]1221 - Austin, NV History Books (8) [194344]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 7 books on the history of Austin, Nevada, a mining town founded in the 1860s in response to Nevada's silver rush. The lot includes on...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to f**********r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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'The Sazerac Lying Club' 1st and 2nd Ed., 1878 [194348]1222 - 'The Sazerac Lying Club' 1st and 2nd Ed., 1878 [194348]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two copies of 'The Sazerac Lying Club' by Fred Hart, one first edition and one second edition. 'The Sazerac Lying Club' is a satiric...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
 
 
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'The Sazerac Lying Club' 1st Ed., 1878 [194347]1223 - 'The Sazerac Lying Club' 1st Ed., 1878 [194347]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A first edition copy of 'The Sazerac Lying Club' by Fred Hart, a satirical book based on the Nevada mining town of Austin and originally pub...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Orion Clemens, Brother to Samuel Clemens/Mark Twain, Autograph Pair [196734]1224 - Orion Clemens, Brother to Samuel Clemens/Mark Twain, Autograph Pair [196734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. Includes two territorial pieces signed by Orion Clemens, brother to Samuel Clemens/Mark Twain. Orion Clemens (1825-1897) served as Secretary
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Clement T. Rice, Friend of Mark Twain, Nevada Territory Document Pair [196733]1225 - Clement T. Rice, Friend of Mark Twain, Nevada Territory Document Pair [196733]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 documents and a modern copy of a photo for Clement T. Rice, an important figure in the story of Samuel Clemens becoming Mark Twain, and refer
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to S********e for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Bob Howland, Friend of Mark Twain, Signed Nevada Territory Prison Letter [197039]1226 - Bob Howland, Friend of Mark Twain, Signed Nevada Territory Prison Letter [197039]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic three-page document from Mark Twain’s friend Robert M. Howland, written in 1864 while he was serving as warden of the territorial p
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Carson City Birds Eye View, 1870 Photograph [196759]1227 - Carson City Birds Eye View, 1870 Photograph [196759]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An outstanding view from the roof of the new Nevada capital building. Mount 7 x 10", photo 4.5 x 7.5". In pen below photo "Carson Cit...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to D******a for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Wells, Fargo Express Way Bill Receipt Book, 1889, Carson City [196651]1228 - Wells, Fargo Express Way Bill Receipt Book, 1889, Carson City [196651]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wells, Fargo Express Way Bill Receipt Book, 1889, Carson City, 16 x 19", binding shot, original covers present. E. F. Pierce, Agent at Carson. ...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to k*********n for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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Mayfield Murder Trial Witness Certificate, Carson City, Nevada Territory Signed by Nye [192813]1229 - Mayfield Murder Trial Witness Certificate, Carson City, Nevada Territory Signed by Nye [192813]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This witness certificate is a piece of history from a very big murder trial in the Nevada Territory! It certifies that "William Mann has served...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Nevada Territory Documents of Notables, 1862-64 [190783]1230 - Nevada Territory Documents of Notables, 1862-64 [190783]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Nevada Territory documents on blue paper. 1862 Territorial Auditor receipt signed by Geo Turner, who was a Chief Justice appointee by Lincoln. He wa
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Carson City Legal Docs Pair, 1879-1886 [195007]1231 - Carson City Legal Docs Pair, 1879-1886 [195007]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of antique legal documents from Carson City, Nevada, dated 1879 and 1885. Lot includes an 1879 insurance certificate made out to William H. Hil
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Goldfield, Nevada Collectibles & Ephemera [195335]1232 - Goldfield, Nevada Collectibles & Ephemera [195335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large and diverse group of Goldfield collectibles. 50+ items. Includes: Goldfield Hotel prescription labels, five shot glasses, three ash trays, histo
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Goldfield Hotel Egg Cup (Damaged) [196370]1233 - Goldfield Hotel Egg Cup (Damaged) [196370]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A ceramic egg cup from the Goldfield Hotel in Goldfield, Nevada. This cup measures 4"x 3" and the foot has a piece broken off. This partic...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
 
 
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1871 Humboldt County, Nevada Official Document w/ NV Revenue Stamp [192814]1234 - 1871 Humboldt County, Nevada Official Document w/ NV Revenue Stamp [192814]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
State of Nevada, County of Humboldt. Official form certifying that Crittenden Thornton has deposited his official oath and bond as notary public. Sign
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Tonopah, Nevada Collectibles & Ephemera [195336]1235 - Tonopah, Nevada Collectibles & Ephemera [195336]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large and diverse group of Tonopah collectibles! 50+ items. Includes: sterling silver spoon, 10 gaming dice (Mizpah Hotel, Tonopah Club, and Town Hall
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Virginia City Billhead Collection, 27 [195435]1236 - Virginia City Billhead Collection, 27 [195435]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
27 different Virginia City billheads, c. 1860's-90's. 1 with RN stamps, some pictorial. Mining equipment, household goods, clothing etc. ^ D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*********g for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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