Big Tent Auction: Philatelic, Americana, Mining, Numismatics--April 2020

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview

Auction Details

Day 1, April 16th, 2020 (Lots 1000-1754)
Native Americana
Art
General Americana
Books

Day 2, April 17th, 2020 (Lots 2000-2753)
Mining Equipment
Minerals
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera
Stocks & Bonds
Mining
Other
Railroad
Transportation
Sports
Firearms & Weaponry
Military

Day 3, April 18th, 2020 (Lots 3000-3764)
Philatelic & Postal History
Ephemera
First Day
First Flight
Airships
Philatelic Covers & Postal History
Postcards

Day 4, April 19th, 2020 (Lots 4000-4763)
Tokens
Numismatics
Cowboy
Bargains & Dealer Specials

Welcome to our April Sale!

Covid-19
There’s a lot going on out there, and we’ve strived to find a way to keep operating in a safe and responsible manner. We incorporate all of the WHO recommendations, and then some. Our offices are cleaner and more sanitary than ever before, with sanitization cleanings up to four times per day! While most employees work at home, we also keep the 6-10 foot rule in place at the office. The result so far has been excellent, with a very healthy staff. Others around the country are not as lucky, and we strongly encourage following the WHO recommendations. We’ve been looking at a month, rather than 2 weeks. If it takes more, we’re “all in”.

This Auction!
This auction has another wide variety of outstanding collectibles in perhaps 30 collecting categories. Wow! Last sale we started with the John Reynolds Collection of California tokens, medals, shell cards and other Exonumia. This sale features more Reynolds tokens and his fabulous Aviation Mail (and California) Postal History Collection of more than 10,000 covers! As part of this collection, we offer his Pioneer Post Card Collection, a specialty of the earliest “picture post cards.”
Reynolds also had a major collection of Circus and Side Show photography and ephemera. We only split out some of it, such as the tokens, medals and scrip into individual lots. The bulk of the collection is so good, and of such excellent quality, inclusive of the personal collection of Nicu DeBarcsy (the most famous of the late 19th – early 20th dwarves), that we feel the collection needs to stay together as a whole – with thousands of photographs (CDV, Cabinet card, photo post cards) collected since the early 1960s, ending in about 1995 or so.
We continue with the marvelous Ken Prag Collection, and not to be outdone, we offer the Geoff Pollock Utah Mining Stock Certificate Collection in tact! More than 2000 pieces. It took Geoff more than thirty years to collect these pieces, highlighted by the fantastic 1864 Jordan Mining Co. stock signed by General Patrick Connor.
Our Art Department is ever-expanding, with this auction features a collection of wonderful Nevada artists plus many more.
The mining goods are also excellent, across the board, including part of the contents of a 1930’s assay lab! …and a mining library as a “unit” from a formerly producing mining company. And more large mining equipment from CMR Co.
A huge selection of costume jewelry is present from a southern California costume jewelry store that gave us their goods upon retiring. We remind everybody that our company is a great way to sell your inventories – the bigger the better!

Finding Your Collectibles
You’ll have fun perusing this catalog. There are great rarities in every section. As usual, we welcome calls and questions about lots. Need a better description? Just call or email us. Need help navigating? Just call! We’ve got simple ways of finding things, but sometimes we all need a little help to learn “the tricks.”

Consignments
Here at Holabird, we are, in a way, your partners in Collecting. We bring you some of the most exciting collections to hit the market every year.
Many of these collections are life-long projects, painstakingly put together by careful collectors – like you. When its time to sell, consider us! We bring more to the marketplace than any other company. Imagine this- five live internet bidding platforms in use for most auctions, all carefully picked. In fact, we work with several of these advanced forums to help make them, us, and the auction experience better for you. We bring new collectors to the table each and every auction.
Buying on the internet is at an all time high, and we understand how and why – that’s why we do so much with our internet bidding platform “partners”. Even though we are under Covid-19 WHO and Nevada guidelines, we work to make the internet sale a successful experience. And that includes shipping – we sanitize the packages before they go out.

While we work our way through the pandemic, it is important to realize we can assist. Our internet doors remain open, and we provide a huge platform from which to sell collections. If its time to sell your treasured items, let us know. If you’re home cleaning out the house and storeroom, and forgot about Grandpa’s collection, and need revenue, call us! If you run a chain of stores, such as pawn shops or thrift stores, we can easily generate that much needed revenue. Our processing is fast – we process about 3,000 lots of all forms of antiques and collectibles every 60 days. Nobody in America can match this. Our sales performance is also unequalled. Give us a call today. We have representatives in many parts of the USA. If the collection warrants, I’ll come myself and help you evaluate and discuss how we can assist.
--Fred Holabird--


SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Rare San Diego / Carson City Mint Assayer Advertising Cover  (113012)2100 - Rare San Diego / Carson City Mint Assayer Advertising Cover (113012)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare corner advertising cover for J.M. Hetrich, Assayer in San Diego. Sent to Souther in San Francisco. 1890 San Diego cancel. No contents. FH notes t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Great Western Smelting & Refining Co. Advertising Calendars  (113148)2101 - Great Western Smelting & Refining Co. Advertising Calendars (113148)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two miniature advertising calendars for this San Francisco company, "Sole Manufacturer of the Celebrated Great Western Babbitts." S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Gibson Mining Equipment Catalog  (116037)2102 - Gibson Mining Equipment Catalog (116037)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Catalog No. 13. Counter Balanced Rod Mills, Concentrators, Oil Flotation Cells, Gyratory Mills, Rock Breakers, Amalgamators, Ore Feeders, Elliptic Roc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
Details...Bookmark
Harron, Rickard & McCone Mining Supply Catalog  (115499)2103 - Harron, Rickard & McCone Mining Supply Catalog (115499)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. "Supplies for Mine and Mill, Machine Shop, Garage, Saw and Planing Mill, Power Plants, Contractors." San Francisco and Los Angeles. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (95.00 + 20.90BP) = 115.90
 
Details...Bookmark
Pelton Water Wheel Company Catalog Collection  (116036)2104 - Pelton Water Wheel Company Catalog Collection (116036)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. This is an incredibly rare grouping; we've had very few of these catalogs in the past 40 years. The Pelton wheel was invente...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Risdon Iron Works Advertising Cover with Mine Dredge Vignette  (113017)2105 - Risdon Iron Works Advertising Cover with Mine Dredge Vignette (113017)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Corner ad. cover for Risdon Iron & Locomotive Works in San Francisco, mailed in 1900. Reverse has large vignette of a mine dredge in red ink! Dr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Title to Egbert Judson for the San Francisco Chemical Works (Explosives)  (113171)2106 - Title to Egbert Judson for the San Francisco Chemical Works (Explosives) (113171)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mortgage between Robert P. Chase and Egbert Judson for $2,500 for the property known as the San Francisco Chemical Works to Judson on August 1st, 1856
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Industry Magazine feat. 20-Stamp Gold Mill Article  (115492)2107 - Industry Magazine feat. 20-Stamp Gold Mill Article (115492)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Industry, A Magazine Devoted to Science, Engineering and Mechanic Arts. No. 70, May 1894. Issued Monthly by the Industrial Publishing Company, S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to t********n.. for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
Details...Bookmark
Mining group journal article, cabinet card, photo of armed miners  (115195)2108 - Mining group journal article, cabinet card, photo of armed miners (115195)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map and corresponding letter from Chambers of Superior Court, Trinity County, California dated May 13th, 1905. Trinity County Development Association
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Siskiyou County Mining Illustrated Corner Ad. Cover  (112649)2109 - Siskiyou County Mining Illustrated Corner Ad. Cover (112649)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare illustrated corner ad. cover for Frank W. Hooper, Real Estate and Mines, Yreka, Cal. Four small B&W photo vignettes, two mining related (Dr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
Details...Bookmark
Currier & Ives Hand-colored Print: Gold Mining in California  (74587)2110 - Currier & Ives Hand-colored Print: Gold Mining in California (74587)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1871. Currier and Ives. Hand-colored lithograph on paper made by Currier and Ives. Shows men mining for gold in California. This print shows placer mi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to b*******n for (1,900.00 + 475.00BP) = 2,375.00
 
Details...Bookmark
California State MIning  Bureau Bulletin No. 9 - 1896 Mine Drainage, Pumps, Etc.  (116278)2111 - California State MIning Bureau Bulletin No. 9 - 1896 Mine Drainage, Pumps, Etc. (116278)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Mine Drainage, Pumps, Etc." by Hans C. Behr, Mechanical Engineer, California State Mining Bureau, Bulletin No. 9, San Francisco, August ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Geologic Map of California 1891  (109789)2112 - Geologic Map of California 1891 (109789)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preliminary Mineralogical and Geological Map of the State of California issued by the California State Mining Bureau, January 1st, 1891. This is a bea
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Three California USGS Folios Plus a Rare Topographic Atlas  (115321)2113 - Three California USGS Folios Plus a Rare Topographic Atlas (115321)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Three California USGS folios: Smartsville (Folio 18, two copies, JW Powell, Director, 1895); and Colfax (Folio 66, 1900). All three have
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
U.S. G.S. Guide Books of the Western U.S.  (with Geologic & Topographical Maps) - 3 books: The Shast2114 - U.S. G.S. Guide Books of the Western U.S. (with Geologic & Topographical Maps) - 3 books: The Shast
Holabird Western Americana Collections
U.S.G. S. United States Geological Survey Guide Books of the Western U.S.) (With Geologic & Topographical Maps) 1) Part D - The Shasta Route...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*********t for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Northern California USGS Folio Group  (115322)2115 - Northern California USGS Folio Group (115322)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 different. Included: Downieville (No. 37, 1897), Motherlode (No. 63, 1900), Bidwell Bar (No. 43, 1898), Marysville (No. 17, 1895), Jackson (N
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
The Mother Lode System of California , U.S.G.S. Professional Paper No. 157  (116259)2116 - The Mother Lode System of California , U.S.G.S. Professional Paper No. 157 (116259)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Professional Paper 157 "The Mother Lode System of California" by Adolph Knopf, Publish...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
Details...Bookmark
Publications on the Mining of Quicksilver (4)Books ; Quicksilver Resources of California Bulletin 782117 - Publications on the Mining of Quicksilver (4)Books ; Quicksilver Resources of California Bulletin 78
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Quicksilver Resources of California - Bulletin 78 With a Section on Metallurgy and Ore Dressing , Issued by the California State MIning Burea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*****r for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
Details...Bookmark
First We've Seen Tying Colorado Mining Exchange to Boston  (104000)2118 - First We've Seen Tying Colorado Mining Exchange to Boston (104000)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a very unique and historically interesting piece. It is well known that Boston was actively engaged in the Colorado mining scene c1880. The co
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Souvenir Booklet of Cripple Creek Photos, Real photos of Mines, Etc.   (110342)2119 - Souvenir Booklet of Cripple Creek Photos, Real photos of Mines, Etc. (110342)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Published by the Cripple Creek Lodge of Elks, #316. Photos of Bennett Avenue, Stratton's Independence Mine, the Gold Sovereign Mine, Portland, E...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*****0 for (95.00 + 20.90BP) = 115.90
 
Details...Bookmark