"Collector's Pot of Gold" Americana Auction (March 2023 Timed Sale)

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Welcome to our special March 2023 timed sale, the Collector's Pot of Gold Auction!

This two-day timed sale has over 1,300 lots in over 10 collecting categories incl. Mining, Bottles, Numismatics, Sports, Stocks, Philatelic, Art, and General Americana.

It is a mix of old and new material, with an emphasis on lower priced/entry-level lots and larger groups ideal for dealers.

And to celebrate the St. Patrick's Day weekend, we've decided to open EVERY LOT at just $10! It's your "lucky" day!!!

Starting at $10 does not mean the collectibles are cheap, common or unwanted. What it does represent is a following of the world-wide numismatic market, and that of our rarities auctions, of letting the bidder and collector set the prices. If the lots start cheap, then all it takes is your bid. We have so many thousands of collectors that we hope all find things to their liking. This format is the future, and we know you’ll have fun with it!

All of these lots come to us from major collections. Many of these items were offered previously, and may have been “missed” by collectors who focused on items of greater interest at the time. This sale allows for spotting these missed rarities. Also, just because an item may be less expensive, does not mean it is not rare. We offer here many “one of a kind” pieces – but the value is up to you.

This is a timed auction, so there will be no live auctioneer or audio/video feed. You can bid now up to the day each session closes. On the 18th and 19th, you will be able to log into a virtual console and bid live, just like normal. Each lot will open with an automatic timer that is reset with each live bid. Once the bidding stops and the timer runs out, the auction advances to the next lot.

We're sure you'll find something perfect for your collection or dealer inventory. And at a $10 start price, we expect you to bid early and bid often!

Thanks for your continued interest and bids in our sales!
--THE HOLABIRD TEAM



Auction Schedule

Saturday, March 18th, 2023, Lots 1000-1676
General Americana (1000-1621)
Geo. Sort.
Misc. Categories incl. Transportation, Books, Toys
Bottles (1622-1676)

Sunday, March 19th, 2023, Lots 2000-2623
Art (2000-2130)
Sports (2131-2173)
Philatelic (2174-2268)
Mining (2269-2321)
Stocks (2322-2513)
Numismatics (2514-2623)
SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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War Dept. Telegram, 1878 [157873]1000 - War Dept. Telegram, 1878 [157873]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Indian War telegram. War Dept, to Tucson, the first year of telegrams to southern Arizona re: freight on salt. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to O*********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Fort Apache Photo [162188]1001 - Fort Apache Photo [162188]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fort Apache was established in the 1870's in Arizona, This photo is by JN Dean, 4.75x6.75", poor condition, please inspect, sold as is. Da...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to m****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Aladdin's Magic Shoes [162600]1002 - Aladdin's Magic Shoes [162600]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a unique find! The shoes (replica of course) that Aladdin wore. Both shoes in a shoe protector to keep from losing shape. Just take a look! Ni
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Grab Bag of Walt Disney Ephemera [162604]1003 - Grab Bag of Walt Disney Ephemera [162604]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes large Pirates of the Caribbean, Epcot Center and Walt Disney World pins. That's all Folks and What's Up Folks small bags. Pins incl...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Donner Lake Photos and RPC's, 10 [160744]1004 - Donner Lake Photos and RPC's, 10 [160744]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 small, 2.5x3.5", photos of Donner Lake area including the iconic bridge at the summit, 2 RPC's of Baxter and Donner Lake. Date: Count...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*****W for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Vintage Motorcycle Hillclimb and Motocross Photos, 16 [161379]1005 - Vintage Motorcycle Hillclimb and Motocross Photos, 16 [161379]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 c. 1940's-1950's small b/w photos of motorcycle hillclimbs and motorcross. BSA, Triumph, Bonneville and Harley Davidsons. Nice peek at th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to O*********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Charles Naughton Movie Storyboard Mounts [101765]1006 - Vintage Charles Naughton Movie Storyboard Mounts [101765]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
26 mounted storyboard photos for a Pilgrim type movie. Most photos 7.25x9.25"."Charles John "Charlie" Naughton (21 April 1886, i...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A Tale of Two Cities Movie Photos (3) [157687]1007 - A Tale of Two Cities Movie Photos (3) [157687]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three photographs from the 1935 movie, A Tale of Two Cities, based on the Charles Dickens novel. The film starred Ronald Coleman and Elizabeth Allan.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Marion Davies Photographs (4) [157686]1008 - Marion Davies Photographs (4) [157686]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four photographs for Marion Davies in the 1924 film, Janice Merideth. This was a silent film about a romance set during the American Revolution. All p
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Six Hollywood Publicity Shots [117340]1009 - Six Hollywood Publicity Shots [117340]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains five photographs, three of the same subject, Edgar A. Guest, known as "America's Poet." The others include actress P...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
 
 
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The Private Life of Helen of Troy Photographs (6) [157683]1010 - The Private Life of Helen of Troy Photographs (6) [157683]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six mounted photographs from the movie, "The Private Life of Helen of Troy." This 1927 film was based on the book of the same name written...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Vintage Hollywood Autographs and Photos [158475]1011 - Vintage Hollywood Autographs and Photos [158475]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certified Billie Burke(Wizard of Oz good witch} clipped autograph, 1.5x4". 8x10" photos-Signed Junette Davis, Tom Mix, Masked Cowboy, Buck...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*****1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Hollywood Library [115369]1012 - Hollywood Library [115369]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 23 pieces included; magazines, books, and more. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Hollywood Provenance:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
 
 
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UCLA 1968 Yearbook, Lew Alcindor [160749]1013 - UCLA 1968 Yearbook, Lew Alcindor [160749]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very good year for UCLA sports as they won the basketball championship with Lew Alcindor, later know as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Gary Beban won the foot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to j******d for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Nevada County Estate Document, 1858 [157897]1014 - Nevada County Estate Document, 1858 [157897]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1858 Nevada County legal document related to the settlement of the estate of J.A. Nicholson. Robert Morrow is named as one of the administrators of th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to u********y.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Oakland Ephemera [113170]1015 - Oakland Ephemera [113170]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) 1912 mounted photograph of school children taken by Hugo Weitz, Fruitvale and Oakland. Photo is 4.5 x 7.5" on 7 x 10" mount. ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********p for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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San Diego 1936 Expo Photos and Postcard Collection [161898]1016 - San Diego 1936 Expo Photos and Postcard Collection [161898]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of photographs from 1936 San Diego Expo. About 30 postcards, roughly half are RPC's. Assorted newspaper clippings. About 250 pho...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to M*********n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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1880's Liquor and Grocery Billheads and Ephemera [144487]1017 - 1880's Liquor and Grocery Billheads and Ephemera [144487]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven pieces. 1) Albert Mau & Co, grocers, San Francisco, with goldish billhead. 2) Oberfelder Bros., distilling with Native American lass takin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to O*********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Autograph  Book, 1866 [162279]1018 - Autograph Book, 1866 [162279]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1866 autograph book featuring attractive binding and good penmanship. Mary was the owner, signed by her schoolmates. Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*********3 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Langley's San Francisco Directory [139545]1019 - Langley's San Francisco Directory [139545]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large directory from 1894 compiled by Langley for the city of San Francisco. This book is not in great shape, but it could be rebound and become a n
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Estimate : 80.00 - 350.00
Sold to R*****n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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