The Wild West Auction (July 2022)

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Auction Details

Day 1, Thursday, July 21st, 2022 (Lots 1000-1611)
Philatelic (1000-1480)
Postcards (1000-1177)
Postal History feat. Elcano NV Collection and Bracken Collection (1178-1480)
Express (1481-1500)
Stocks & Bonds (1501-1611)

Day 2, Friday, July 22nd, 2022 (Lots 2000-2625)
Art (2000-2073)
Transportation (2074-2214)
Railroad & Steamer Passes (2074-2156)
Ephemera & Artifacts (2157-2214)
General Americana (2215-2626)
Geographic Sort (2215-2411)
Miscellaneous Categories (2412-2535)
General Store (2536-2626)

Day 3, Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 (Lots 3000-3622)
Firearms & Militaria (3000-3066)
Numismatics (3067-3623)
Currency & Scrip (3067-3112)
Coins feat. US, Ancient, Foreign (3113-3308)
Medals, Badges, & Exonumia (3309-3360)
Tokens feat. Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, & Oklahoma (3361-3623)

Day 4, Sunday, July 24th, 2022 (Lots 4000-4584)
Native Americana (4000-4053)
Cowboy & Wild West (4054-4091)
Minerals & Mining (4092-4193)
Sports (4194-4299)
Bottles feat. Colorado and Oklahoma (4300-4496)
Saloon, Tobacciana, & Gaming (4497-4584)
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Atascadero Calif. Post Card Collection [147181]1000Atascadero Calif. Post Card Collection [147181]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 27. Borderless and wht. border, couple of amber, 8 have maps, one maybe hand colored (handwritten, not printed info). Four postmarked 1918-
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******e for 146.40
Big Bear Lake, California Postcards: Dam RPPCs & Post-WWII [134789]1001Big Bear Lake, California Postcards: Dam RPPCs & Post-WWII [134789]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 39. Includes 12 real photo postcards of the dam and bridge (c.1920s-40s); 26 modern cards (linen and chrome); and a souvenir mailer. Please ins
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j******g for 93.75
Big Bear Lake, California Postcards: Scenic Real Photo [134794]1002Big Bear Lake, California Postcards: Scenic Real Photo [134794]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 38 RPPC of natural scenery at Big Bear Lake. Many different views of the lake from the shore, as well as surrounding mountains and forest. All
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j******g for 106.25
Calistoga, California Postcards: Hot Springs & Baths [134849]1003Calistoga, California Postcards: Hot Springs & Baths [134849]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29 postcards. Includes 18 real photo postcards (white border) 2 divided back; and 9 modern. Locations include: Nance's Sanitarium & M...
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for 79.30
Avalon /Sugar Loaf Postcards [147090]1004Avalon /Sugar Loaf Postcards [147090]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40. Publisher imprint logo’s: Newman (NPC), P-N-C- bear, H-H-T Co statue, Van Ornum Palm Tree. Twenty postmarked 1907-18 :
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******e for 93.75
Avalon Bay From South View Catalina Island Calif. [147096]1005Avalon Bay From South View Catalina Island Calif. [147096]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 38. Eighteen postmarked 1906-21 : Philadelphia PA, Avalon, L.A., Scoefield Barracks Hawaii, Pan-PAC Expo 1915. One card is double stamp
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******e for 91.50
Catalina Island, California Postcards: Avalon [134902]1006Catalina Island, California Postcards: Avalon [134902]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 80. No real photo, PMC, or undivided back. All divided back incl. linen and modern chrome. All views of Avalon, including: the bay with ships
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******e for 91.50
Catalina Island, California Real Photo Postcards of Avalon [134898]1007Catalina Island, California Real Photo Postcards of Avalon [134898]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 38 white border RPPC. Avalon is the only incorporated city on Santa Catalina Island. This group consists of multiple views of Avalon and bay, m
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******e for 91.50
Scarce Beach and Street Scenes Avalon Catalina Calif. [147091]1008Scarce Beach and Street Scenes Avalon Catalina Calif. [147091]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 38. Color, some white borders. Eleven postmarked 1904-13 :Brooklyn NY, Avalon. Not the usual long shots showing Avalon Bay.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*********r for 134.20
Catalina Island, CA Vintage Postcards [147511]1009Catalina Island, CA Vintage Postcards [147511]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 60 Catalina Postcards, pre split back c. 1902-1906. Also includes cards made at Catalina including divers, Meteor Boat Co, and Wilmington Trans
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*********r for 146.40
Catalina Island, California Buildings Postcards [134899]1010Catalina Island, California Buildings Postcards [134899]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 55 divided back postcards. No PMC or real photo. Buildings include: Hotel St. Catherine, Hotel Metropole, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Residence, The Bird P
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to b*******e for 93.75
Catalina Island, California Postcard Collection [134901]1011Catalina Island, California Postcard Collection [134901]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nearly 100 postcards. No PMC, undivided back, or real photo. All divided back, probably 2/3 earlier and 1/3 linen or later. This is a miscellan
Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******e for 93.75
Catalina Island, California Ships & Boats Postcard Collection [134895]1012Catalina Island, California Ships & Boats Postcard Collection [134895]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 45. All divided back. Includes one real photo postcard (glass bottom boat) and 7 or so linen. Rest are earlier printed cards. All feature steam
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******e for 91.50
Steamships of Catalina Island Calif Photo Postcards [145199]1013Steamships of Catalina Island Calif Photo Postcards [145199]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 41. Color Twelve postmarked 1906-54. : Avalon, L.A., Manhattan Beach, Fresno. Collection of the steamships that traveled Avalon t
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Stage Coach Ride  Catalina Island Calif Postcards [147098]1014Stage Coach Ride Catalina Island Calif Postcards [147098]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18. Eight postmarked 1901-25. : L.A. San Fran, Cheltenham PA, Whittier CA, Avalon. There are three PMC, one has 1 cent East Lake Navigati
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to y******e for 237.50
Beaches, Seals, Glass Bottom Boats  Catalina Island Calif. Postcards [147092]1015Beaches, Seals, Glass Bottom Boats Catalina Island Calif. Postcards [147092]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 50+. Twenty postmarked 1907-20 : Avalon, Long Beach, SAn Pedro, L.A. A few birdeye views, mostly street level: seal rocks and the et seal
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******e for 91.50
Catalina Island Growth Through Postcards [145194]1016Catalina Island Growth Through Postcards [145194]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 36. Twelve postmarked. 1904-26 : L.A., Avalon, Poughkeepsie N.Y, Philadelphia PA, Middle City Station. Mostly the same view, however, t
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
California Coast Postcards. [147160]1017California Coast Postcards. [147160]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 61. Mostly borderless, some white borders, amber cards. !3 Anderson Pea Soup , one Mattei's Inn ad cards. 4 clubs playing card ad for S...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for 91.50
Central California Coast Real Photo Post Cards [147166]1018Central California Coast Real Photo Post Cards [147166]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23. Wht borders, three reg. photographs b/w of Hearst Castle and hillsides and one bi-fold postcard of Rancheria Motel. Four postmarked :Camb
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for 183.00
Coloma, California Postcards: Sutter's Mill, Gold Discovery Site [134977]1019Coloma, California Postcards: Sutter's Mill, Gold Discovery Site [134977]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Ten are real photo (RPPC). Sutter's Mill, where James Marshall discovered gold on January 24, 1848 and launched the California Gold R...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for 91.50
Dorris, California Postcard Group [134920]1020Dorris, California Postcard Group [134920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 including 6 real photo postcards. Located in Siskiyou County, the town was named in 1907 by the Southern Pacific Railroad for brothers Presle
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*****l for 68.75
Dunsmuir, California Postcards by Pacific Novelty Co. [134932]1021Dunsmuir, California Postcards by Pacific Novelty Co. [134932]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18. No real photo. All divided back published by Pacific Novelty Company. Duplication. Mostly bird's-eye views; also bridge near Upper So...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Folsom State Prison Postcard Group [134919]1022Folsom State Prison Postcard Group [134919]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 postcards and two Inmates' Canteen Cards (paper scrip/tokens). Postcards include 5 real photo, 2 undivided back, 2 divided back, and o...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*******h for 62.50
Glendale Churches, Sanitarium  and Forest Lawn Postcards [143426]1023Glendale Churches, Sanitarium and Forest Lawn Postcards [143426]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 73. Color and B/W. Split-back and non split, Some RPC’s, white borders, ad cards. . Pub.: Brookwell, Frashers Foto, . Thirteen p
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******h for 50.00
Grass Valley California Postcards [145187]1024Grass Valley California Postcards [145187]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 31. Color and B/W, some white borders, few RPC’s, Amber cards, embossed greeting cards, Eleven postmarked 1909-37 : Grass Valley,
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******e for 91.50
Hollywood Japanese Gardens Postcards; c. 1925-40 [146777]1025Hollywood Japanese Gardens Postcards; c. 1925-40 [146777]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of approximately 45 postcards from the Japanese Gardens in Hollywood. These are real photo postcards with white borders. Most are birds eye view
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Imperial County RPC's [147515]1026Imperial County RPC's [147515]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 19 RPC's. Mostly Calexico. Also Brawley and Indo. Border crossing, North Grammar School, Holly Sugar and more. Date: Country (if not U...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 118.75
Salton Sea, El Centro Postcards [147523]1027Salton Sea, El Centro Postcards [147523]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 75 postcards from the Salton Sea, El Centro area all by Ambertype Co, NY. Some cards printed for local business's such as Davis Drug, Fra...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 175.00
Rare & Colorful Die-cut Lake Tahoe Postcard [148224]1028Rare & Colorful Die-cut Lake Tahoe Postcard [148224]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We have not come across one of these in the hundreds and hundreds of Tahoe postcards we've handled before! Colorful die-cut postcard in the shap...
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to c******m for 62.50
Early Lake Tahoe Postcard Group [144773]1029Early Lake Tahoe Postcard Group [144773]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. Includes two Private Mailing Cards and three undivided backs. Mailed 1902, 1903, 1904, and 1907. One unused. Views of Tahoe City,
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to y******e for 106.25
Five Early Lake Tahoe Postcards [144774]1030Five Early Lake Tahoe Postcards [144774]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. Includes one Private Mailing Card (Nona Lake near Truckee), one undivided back (for the Hotel Wriggle, 1908); and three hand-color
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to y******e for 37.50
Bldg’s, Parks, Piers, Fishing and Harbor  Around Long Beach CA. Postcards. [142166]1031Bldg’s, Parks, Piers, Fishing and Harbor Around Long Beach CA. Postcards. [142166]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 71. Color and B/W. Some RPC’s, white borders.. One postcard W/Pacific Coast Steamship Co. Imprinted on back, Beach RPC on front.
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Hotels Around Long Beach CA.  Postcards [142169]1032Hotels Around Long Beach CA. Postcards [142169]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40+. Color, B/W. No RPC’s One Southern Pacific imprinted card w/steam engine. One imprinted w/Union Shield and leaves.Eighteen post
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Long Beach Pavilion and Auditorium and Pleasure Pier. Postcards [142174]1033Long Beach Pavilion and Auditorium and Pleasure Pier. Postcards [142174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40. Mix of color and RPC’s, some wht. Borders. Twenty Three postmarked 1905-35 Redlands, San Diego,Long Beach, Chicago w/ 1 cent stam
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*******h for 62.50
Long Beach, California Postcards: Ships, Railroad, Bath House, & More [127181]1034Long Beach, California Postcards: Ships, Railroad, Bath House, & More [127181]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 50+. All divided back. No PMC. Miscellaneous group includes: seals at Alamitos Bay; bathing in the surf; Pleasure Pier; Sun Pavilion; bathing a
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to s****e for 56.25
Scenes of Long Beach Postcards. [142175]1035Scenes of Long Beach Postcards. [142175]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40, Color and a group of 19 RPC’s. Sixteen postmarked 1907-35 Denver Co,Long Beach, U.S.S. Tennessee w/1, 2 cent stamps. Great p
Estimate : 120.00 - 220.00
Sold to b*******e for 75.00
Street Scenes Long Beach Postcards. [142176]1036Street Scenes Long Beach Postcards. [142176]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 36. Mix of color and a group 13 RPC’s w/white borders, Eleven postmarked 1907-49 Long Beach, L.A. ,Tustin, Portland, Joplin MO.,San F
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j******g for 93.75
Various Beach Scenes, Piers of Long Beach CA. Postcards [142167]1037Various Beach Scenes, Piers of Long Beach CA. Postcards [142167]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 31. Color, some RPC’s (no pioneer cards), white borders, One rare Aluminum w/people in surf, clean, no writing. Thirteen postmarked
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for 73.20
Your of The Pike , Long Beach Postcards [142171]1038Your of The Pike , Long Beach Postcards [142171]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 57. Two RPC’s in the lot., Mostly color, some white borders. Twenty Two are postmarked 1909-20 , Long Beach, L.A. Different view
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******e for 91.50
Pasadena, Los Angeles & Burbank Postcards (58) [145626]1039Pasadena, Los Angeles & Burbank Postcards (58) [145626]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unsorted group of more than 50 cards of various buildings and street scenes in and around the Los Angeles area. Date: Country (if not USA): Stat
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 50.00
Los Angeles Birds-eye & Aerial Postcards - 40 [147312]1040Los Angeles Birds-eye & Aerial Postcards - 40 [147312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Forty postcards, 37 color litho, and 3 B&W, with aerial and birds-eye views of Los Angeles. A few are even night views. Date: Country (if not...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******n for 73.20
LA Advertising Postcards; c. 1906-1950s [147425]1041LA Advertising Postcards; c. 1906-1950s [147425]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 70 advertising postcards from various hotels, restaurants, and other businesses in Los Angeles including the Olympic Hotel, Kings Tropi
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for 150.00
LA Hotel Postcards; c. 1906-1940s [147426]1042LA Hotel Postcards; c. 1906-1940s [147426]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 115 vintage postcards from various historic Los Angeles hotels including the Biltmore, the Ambassador, the Rosslyn Hotel, Hotel Lankers
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Los Angeles Postcards; c. 1930s-50s [146930]1043Los Angeles Postcards; c. 1930s-50s [146930]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of approximately 180 postcards from Los Angeles. This group consist of about 110 linen style postcards, about 30 modern chrome postcards, and ab
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i****e for 75.00
Venice & Cabrillo Postcard Group (31) [145754]1044Venice & Cabrillo Postcard Group (31) [145754]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
31 postcards of Venice waterfront scenes and the Cabrillo Ship. Also includes 1 folding souvenir mailing card from 1905. Date: Country (if not USA)
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******h for 62.50
Marin County Postcards [142157]1045Marin County Postcards [142157]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40. Ad Cards, RPC’s, white borders, color mix. Ad card Rickey’s Rancho Rafael w/cowboy on bucking horse of note. One inv
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*********r for 170.80
Collection of Marysville California RPCs (20) [128179]1046Collection of Marysville California RPCs (20) [128179]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection rpc's of downtown scenes in Marysville, California. Scenes include the main street and the surrounding area There are twenty (...
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for 85.40
Marysville California Postcard Group (30) [128171]1047Marysville California Postcard Group (30) [128171]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of downtown scenes in Marysville, California. Scenes include the main street and the surrounding area There are twenty (20) showing
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******e for 73.20
Marysville RPC Group (5) [128173]1048Marysville RPC Group (5) [128173]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection five (5) RPCs in Marysville, California Scenes include a parade downtown, the court house and more. Some are used, some blank. Pleas
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******e for 91.50
Mendocino County, California Hot Springs Postcards [127258]1049Mendocino County, California Hot Springs Postcards [127258]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. 1) Point Arena Hot Springs. Six cards incl. three very rare real photo cards (two undivided back, mailed 1904 and 1907 x2), one amber card,
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 93.75