August 2018 Auction

Auction Details

Day 1 Friday (Lots 1000-1740)
Gaming (1000-1014)
Saloon (1015-1028)
Bottles (1029-1150)
Numismatics (1151-1538)
Bank Bags (1151-1162)
Books (1163-1169)
Checks (1171-1202)
Coins (1203-1386)
Commemorative (1387-1422)
Ephemera (1423-1442)
Ingot (1443-1456)
Medals (1457-1482)
Mint/Proof Sets (1483-1492)
So-Called Dollars (1493-1494)
Scales (1495-1497)
Currency (1498-1532)
Scrip (1533-1538)
Tokens (1539-1740)

Day 2 Saturday (Lots 2000-2714)
Cowboy (2000-2112)
Firearms & Weaponry (2113-2177)
Military (2178-2241)
General Americana (2242-2694)
Advertising (2242-2254)
Bonds (2255-2261)
Books (2262-2300)
Entertainment Industry (2301-2318)
Glassware/Flatware Etc. (2319-2332)
Gold Rush (2333-2343)
Jewelry & Watches (2344-2347)
Lamp (2348-2352)
Sheet Music (2354-2356)
Tools (2357-2360)
Vintage Apparel (2361-2368)
Geographic Sorted (2369-2694)
General Foreign (2695-2714)


Day 3 Sunday (Lots 3000-3667)
Mining (3000-3260)
Minerals (3261-3280)
Railroadiana (3281-3327)
Wells Fargo & Express (3328-3343)
Postal History (3344-3355)
Political (3356-3371)
World’s Fair /Expositions (3372-3382)
Art (3383-3471)
Native Americana (3472-3539)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (3540-3667)
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Express Company Ephemera Collection3342Express Company Ephemera Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large varied group of about 29 items from six different express companies: Wells Fargo (16 pieces), American Express (6 pieces), Adams Express (4 piec
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 3***6 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
Express Ephemera3343Express Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 from numerous express agencies. Includes: Adams & Co. COD, 1853, Philadelphia; Adams Express Co. receipt, Savannah, Georgia, 1865; Ame...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Postcards of Superior3344Postcards of Superior
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 postcards. 1 RPC and the rest are color illustrations. There are no postmarks. The postcards include scenes of Main Street looking towards A
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
San Francisco, CA Post Office Framed Print3345San Francisco, CA Post Office Framed Print
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1850s era view of San Francisco,CA post office. 1892 print by Andre Castagne. Frame 17" x 20.75" with wear. Date: City: San Francis...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Two Interesting Postal History Envelopes3346Two Interesting Postal History Envelopes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Depositions in the case of Frank K Lightstone vs. Henry Laurencil and Pedro Lainsevain (names approximate). Bold San Francisco circular postmark wi
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****K for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
National One Cent Postage Correspondence3347National One Cent Postage Correspondence
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 35 pieces of correspondence related to one cent postage. All is addressed to or sent by Van Camp Hardware & Iron Co. of Indianapolis, Ind...
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d******0 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
1862 Maine 10 cent Cover to Virginia City, Nevada Territory33481862 Maine 10 cent Cover to Virginia City, Nevada Territory
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mailed to Mr. Armond F. Jamison (or Jameson) in Virginia City, N.T. (original address crossed out but appears to be Smith's Flat, Placer County...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2*****s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
First Day Cover Collection3349First Day Cover Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 150 US First Day Covers with cachets. In 2 Postal Commemorative Society binders. Date: 1994-1996 City: State: HWAC# 75643
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
First Day Cover Collection3350First Day Cover Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 187 US First Day Covers with nice color cachets in binder. Kemore Collection. Date: 1980-1989 City: State: HWAC# 76542
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Revenue & Postal History Group3351Revenue & Postal History Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Includes: 1878 Distillery Warehouse Stamp, Internal Revenue w/ interesting advertising from 1890 on back that Zachary Taylor stamps will be
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to f********c.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Upside Down Jenny Painting3352Upside Down Jenny Painting
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oil painting of the classic upside down Jenny $.24 stamp. This is the most famous US error stamp by far. 30 x 36". A second painting by the sam...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to l******M for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
US First Day Cover Collection3353US First Day Cover Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
200 or more US First Day covers with cachets in Postal Commemorative Society binder. Date: 1998-2000 City: State: HWAC# 76545
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
US Post Office Letter Carrier Hat3354US Post Office Letter Carrier Hat
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original US Post Office letter carrier hat with hat badge number 4100. Circa 1920, no makers name visible, condition is very fine. A great display ite
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
US, UN First Day Cover Collection3355US, UN First Day Cover Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 150 US First Day covers 1993-1994 in Postal Commemorative Society binder. Approx 50 US, UN etc First Day covers 1950-1975 in binder. Date: 195
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
California Addresses by Pres. Roosevelt3356California Addresses by Pres. Roosevelt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover 151pp. Photos and Theodore Roosevelt speechs. Date: 1903 City: State: California HWAC# 76560
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Real Photo Postcard of Ronald Reagan on Horseback3357Real Photo Postcard of Ronald Reagan on Horseback
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Identical views showing Ronald Reagan (pre-presidency) on horseback. One is a real photo postcard, unmailed, printed by Stewart Studio in Cr
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
1876 Copy of the Declaration of Independence33581876 Copy of the Declaration of Independence
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Measures 21.5 x 17" Facsimile made by Leggo Bros. & Co., Photo-Engravers & Photo-Lithographers in New York, for the 1876 Centennial cel...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Nevada Governors Photograph3359Nevada Governors Photograph
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed by four governors including ; Paul Laxalt (1967 to 1971), Mike O'Callaghan (1971-79), Charles Russell (1951-59), Frank Grant Sawyer (1959...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d******0 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
Proclamation--James W. Nye3360Proclamation--James W. Nye
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot includes a handwritten proclamation of "an act to organize the 'Territory of Nevada' affirmed March 2, 1861." The proclam...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
National Governors Conference3361National Governors Conference
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Glass promotional item given to governor's of the U.S. This one is made out to Mike O'Callaghan who was the 23rd Nevada State Governor from...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to G*******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Carson City Silver Dollar Advertising Piece3362Carson City Silver Dollar Advertising Piece
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A promotional piece for advertising Nevada when O'Callahan and Department of Economic Development were promoting Nevada. This silver painted pi...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
Franklin Mint Set3363Franklin Mint Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The National Governors' Conference Official Statehood Medals. Album includes the hallmarked Proof Edition of the Official Statehood Medals. Each...
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Bush/Quayle '92 Buttons3364Bush/Quayle '92 Buttons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 3" metal Bush/Quale 92 Republic National Convention buttons. Date: City: State: HWAC# 76818
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 6******n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Chairman Mao Poster3365Chairman Mao Poster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1935 color poster of Mao. Approx 28" x 21".A few horizontal wrinkles. Date: City: State: HWAC# 76804
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Clinton/Gore Campaign Button Horde3366Clinton/Gore Campaign Button Horde
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 17 round gold/blue Clinton/Gore buttons, 5 round Teddy Bears for 1996, Clinton buttons. Approx 100+ rectangular Clinton/Gore 92 red, white and
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to l*******r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Newspapers from November 29, 1963 (Kennedy Assassination)3367Newspapers from November 29, 1963 (Kennedy Assassination)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 newspapers dated Friday, November 29,1963 with front page news: The New York Times; Daily News; New York Journal American "How the President ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Political Papers, Official Votes & Ephemera3368Political Papers, Official Votes & Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Misc. Political Ephemera from 1869 Montgomery County, the Illinois Election, Official Vote; a paperback book Ronald Reagan, A Portrait of the 40th Pre
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Ulysses S. Grant Ephemera3369Ulysses S. Grant Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. 1) Grand Army of the Republic, Post No. 5, Philadelphia, In Memoriam button and ribbon. Made by the Baltimore Badge & Novelty Co. Ribb...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
US Political Books with Autographs (4)3370US Political Books with Autographs (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Memo to the President Elect by Albright, Iraq and Back by Olson, What Women Really Want by Lake, P.S. by Simon. Date: City: State: HWAC# 7694
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
US President Autograph and Postal Group3371US President Autograph and Postal Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed and signed 8" x 10" color photos of Jimmy and Rosalyn Cater. Brass tokens-2 Truman, 1 T. Roosevelt. Sealed deck of US Presidents pl...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s********x for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
Lot Withdrawn same as 33793372Lot Withdrawn same as 3379
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot Withdrawn
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
The Jewel City by Macober3373The Jewel City by Macober
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover 200pp plus index. 1915 Pan Pacific Expo with photos. Date: 1915 City: San Francisco State: California HWAC# 76577
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Two San Francisco Exposition Pieces3374Two San Francisco Exposition Pieces
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Pictorial souvenir ticket for San Francisco Day, Nov. 2, 1915 at the Panama Pacific International Exposition. Vignette of the Palace of Fine Arts.
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to d******0 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Architecture & landscape Gardening of the Exposition by Elliot3375Architecture & landscape Gardening of the Exposition by Elliot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover 203pp with many illustrations from the Expo. Date: 1915 City: State: California HWAC# 76558
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Columbian Expo Ruby Glasses3376Columbian Expo Ruby Glasses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small cup, souvenir engraved, rough top edges. Small mug, souvenir engraved. Medium cup, souvenir engraved. Date: 1893 City: Chicago State: Illinoi
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to d******0 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Louisiana Purchase Ruby Toothpick Holder3377Louisiana Purchase Ruby Toothpick Holder
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ruby souvenir engraved. Date: 1904 City: St. Louis State: Missouri HWAC# 76538
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to d******0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Omaha Expo Ruby Glass3378Omaha Expo Ruby Glass
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small tea cup, souvenir engraved. Date: 1899 City: Omaha State: Nebraska HWAC# 76537
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d******0 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Tea Cup Souvenir from Midwinter Fair3379Tea Cup Souvenir from Midwinter Fair
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small tea cup, souvenir engraved. Reads "Midwinter Fair Lucy Mesa". 3" x 2.75" Date: 1894 City: Omaha State: Nebraska HWAC#...
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d******0 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
1901 Pan-American Expo Souvenir Oil Lamp33801901 Pan-American Expo Souvenir Oil Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 3.5 wide porcelain base with North and South America maps. PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION 1901. BUFFALO. N. Y., U. S.A. Approx 5" glass globe. ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Lewis and Clark Centennial Exhibition Ruby Glass Set3381Lewis and Clark Centennial Exhibition Ruby Glass Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 ruby glasses from the expo. Miniature pitcher, souvenir engraved, ruby stained. Shot glass, engraved, ruby stained.Dresser cup, souvenir engraved, r
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
1876 Centennial Souvenir33821876 Centennial Souvenir
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Embossed picture book from the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial. Date: City: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania HWAC# 76808
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Carved Hippo Tooth3383Carved Hippo Tooth
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incredible carved crocodile with fish in its mouth on a Hippo Tooth. 9.25" long, 1" diameter. Very good condition, some normal crack lines...
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to t*********5 for (175.00 + 43.75BP) = 218.75
"Store of Mrs E. E. Fisher" Hand-colored Lithograph, etc.3384"Store of Mrs E. E. Fisher" Hand-colored Lithograph, etc.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three 1) Watches, Diamonds, and Jewelry. The ladies seem very interested in this store. Them men not so much. Paper is 10.5 x 13". Litho...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
View of the Town of Marysville, California Lithograph3385View of the Town of Marysville, California Lithograph
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hand colored. Shows three men working their way to a bustling new city. 10 x 6.5". Mounted. From book "see page 173 for description."...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Mexican War Scene Color Litho3386Mexican War Scene Color Litho
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original hand watercolor litho of a Mexican war scene, Major Ringold At Palo Alto, (Brownsville, TX). WT Trego. Litho 19.5" x 13.75", mat...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
The Woodsman's Thatch3387The Woodsman's Thatch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A double signed print of a painting by Thomas Kinkade. GPA to ATC eight signed by the artist at left in white fine paint. Also signed on the reverse b
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
"Fruit Ranch of Geo. A. Knott" Hand-colored Lithograph3388"Fruit Ranch of Geo. A. Knott" Hand-colored Lithograph
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Originally in Thompson & West 1880 "History of Sacramento". 250 acres located on Andruss Island. Reverse shows a black & white R. ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to g********w.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Early Sacramento City Hand-colored Lithograph Overview3389Early Sacramento City Hand-colored Lithograph Overview
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shows sailing ships at harbor, buildings, houses and tree lined streets. "Aus d.Kunstanst. d.Bibliogr. Instit. in Hildbh. Eigenthum d.Verleger....
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*******5 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
1890's Reprint of  San Francisco 184933901890's Reprint of San Francisco 1849
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This framed reprint of an 1849 lithograph by H. S. Crocker Company, S.F. is in fair condition--some water damage on bottom, but not on image. 17,5&q...
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to F****e for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
Cliff House Photograph3391Cliff House Photograph
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a huge old photograph of the Cliff House on the San Francisco Bay. A plaque on it reads "Cliff House / San Francisco/ Roy Carruthers, M...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d******0 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00