Auction Details
A Five Day Marathon including practically every Collecting Category that we have ever covered.
DAY 1 Thursday Oct 18
Native Americana 1000-1012
Posters 1013-1024
Entertainment Industry 1025-1040
Bronze Sculptures1041-1053
Furniture & related Items 1054-1077
Art 1078-1166
Bottles 1167-1215
Saloon 1216-1221
Taxidermy 1222-1223
Gaming 1224-1230
Political 1231-1238
Bargains & Dealer Specials of all sorts! 1239-1659
Day 2 Friday October 19
Badges 2000-2025
Belt Buckles 2027-2055
Numismatics 2056-2390
Ingots 2056-2068
Coins 2069-2191
Currency& Scrip 2192-2201
Medals 2202-2369
Scales 2370-2381
Misc 2382-2390
Jewelry 2391-2409
Tokens 2410-2590
Dies 2591-2658
Minerals 2659-2678
Day 3 Saturday October 20
Mining
Geographical Sorted 3000-3691
Military 3682 - 3741
Day 4 Sunday October 21
Firearms & Weaponry 4000-4023
Cowboy 4024-4035
Tools 4037-4045
Toys 4046-4047
Automotive Stocks 4048-4201
Checks 4202-4245
Directories 4246-4401
Gold Rush 4402-4411
Pens & Pencils 4412-4428
Spoons 4429-4466
World’s Fairs & Expositions 4467-4508
Locks & Keys 4509-4511
General Americana, Miscellaneous 4513-4567
Day 5 Monday October 22
General Americana, Geographically Sorted 5000-5378
Foreign 5379-5383
Railroadiana etc 5384-5686
Wells Fargo & Express 5687-5691
Postal History 5692-5702
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5001Alaska Pacific Salmon Corporation stocksHolabird Western Americana Collections
These are four printer's samples for the Alaska Pacific Salmon Corporation and are quite possibly UNIQUE. includes a 1) brown SFP for 100 shares...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to u******i for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
5002Juneau and Hydaburg, AK Postcards and PhotosHolabird Western Americana Collections
Nice mix of approx 35 photos and postcards. Waterfronts, cabins, Tread Mill gold mine, families, logging, Skagway, deer and a few other Alaska locales
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
5003"The Bay of Sitka" Stereoview c., Large Size- Yellow MountHolabird Western Americana Collections
Scarce early Alaska stereoview of Sitka Bay, Alaska. Great shot from above the shoreline looking towards the bay. A steamer is moored and a sailing sh
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
5004Alaska Coast Fishing & Packing Company StockHolabird Western Americana Collections
Number 68 for 40 shares to RH Bohmansson. Datelined San Francisco 1902. There office in 1903 was at 418 California. Signed by secretary George Holbroo
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to u******i for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
5005Alaska Packers Association StocksHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) # NF0398 for 2 shares. 1940 Cancelled with hole punches. Pin holes. Very nice condition. Orange. 2) NC 116 for 100 shares to the Alaska
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to u******i for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
5006Alaska Packers Association Stocks (2) with Sutro ConnectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) # A1369 for ten shares to AC Springer. Signed by CW Dorr and vice president WB Bradford. Datelined 1905 San Francisco. Incorporated in
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to u******i for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
5007Alaska Packers Association Stocks (3)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) Number 7190 for 50 shares to WIlliam Nichols Jr. Datelined 1905 San Francisco. Incorporated in 1893. Hole cancelled. Outside of three p
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to u******i for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
5008Alaska Packing Companies, StockHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. 1) Pacific Packing and Navigation. Number B102 for 25 shares to John S Hume, trustee. Datelined 1902. Registered 1902. Signed by treasur
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to u******i for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
5009Pacific American Fisheries, Inc. StockHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1) 1937 to Hare & Co. 2) 1931 to John M Emel. 3) 1934 to Bank of California. 4) 1940 to Josephthal & Co. 5) 1937 to Curran &...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to u******i for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
5010Very Short Lived 'Alaska Whaling Company' StockHolabird Western Americana Collections
This company was started in 1911 and stopped in 1912! Number 22 for 5 shares to WF Gratz. Datelined 1912. Signed by secretary Brin and president BIrkl
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to u******i for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
5011Vintage Iditarod Dog SledHolabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Iditarod Malamute wood dog sled from Alaska. This Dog Sled is an antique, but may have been used up into modern times, hence the nylon struts.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
5012Globe & San Carlos Telegraph Company StockHolabird Western Americana Collections
# 200 for 35 shares to RL Hanks. Signed by Alonzo Bailey and president HH Hackney. Dateline Glove, A. T. (fancy script) 1884. Incorporated April 6, 18
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to j******d for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
5013Postcards Grand Canyon & Misc. PhotosHolabird Western Americana Collections
15 photos & Postcards of Native Americans & horses in Grand Canyon. 7" x 5". Salvatore Falcone Collection. City: Grand Canyon Sta...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to H*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
5014William Henry Mahony Attorney License and Judge AppointmentHolabird Western Americana Collections
3 certificates related to William Henry Mahony. 1886 elected as Justice of the Peace, Alameda County. 1885 California attorney license with heavy toni
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
5015Auburn, CA EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group. Yellow ribbon Reunion of Old Placerites at Auburn 1900, 1884 Thanksgiving Ball at New Castle program with torn corner, New Herald Building
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********r.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
5016Auburn, CA Ephemera CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Auburn, CA ephemera 1892 Agricultural Fair ticket, 1946 Gold Rush Revival program, c. 1910 Placer County Bank deposits slip pads, Auburn photos, 1938
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
5017Auburn, CA Tobacco Tax Certificates (10)Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 US Internal Revenue tobacco dealer certificates from Burt & Locher, Auburn, CA, c. 1880's. City: Auburn State: California Date: 1880'...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
5018Autograph Book of Citrus Fair & Marketing PapersHolabird Western Americana Collections
Visitors Register, State Citrus Fair, Auburn, Cal. Jan 11-16 1892. Signatures of General Supt. Mrs. William B. Geitar(?); Fred C. Miles, of Pengryn, C
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
5019Certificate of Graduation from Grammar School & High SchoolHolabird Western Americana Collections
Certs. of Graduation & Diploma awarded to Nellie Isabelle Greenfield from Placer County High School, Auburn, signed by County Board of Education...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
5020Chinese Envelope and Lumber BillHolabird Western Americana Collections
Flattened envelope with 2 red 1c Chinese stamps and red hand stamps. Written on back "Bill for $17 worth of lumber bought." in English. 6....
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to w****e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
5021GE Lukins & Son's Contracts (8)Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 Sales contracts from Lukin's & Sons in Auburn, CA for general store items. City: Auburn State: California Date: c1903 HWAC# 81548
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
5022Legal Papers Related to Attorney Leo LukensHolabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 10 items and a cover related to Attorney Leo Lukens of Auburn, CA c. 1905-1910. Telegram, legal letters, petitions, orders etc. City: Auburn S
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
5023List of Property by Room, Borland Hotel, Auburn, CAHolabird Western Americana Collections
1901 list of personal property belonging to Borland Hotel by the room. 7pp City: Auburn State: California Date: 1901 HWAC# 81551
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
5024Placer Machine and Auto Photos and LedgersHolabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group of items related to Placer Machine and Auto. 5 auto vignette business cards. Photos of a motorcycle rider, 6 approx 5 x 7" b/w exter...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to i******s for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
5025Stevens Druggist, Auburn, CA BillheadsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly full book of billheads, cover stamped From FS Stevens, Druggist, Auburn, Cal. trains and steamships vignettes on cover. 4.75 x 8.5". Ci...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
5026Gulf of California Commercial Company StockHolabird Western Americana Collections
# 50 for 20 shares to Otto Gehricke. signed by secretary AK Masorley(?) and president Jacob Sohruber. Datelined San Francisco 1872. Incorporated Decem
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******d for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
5027Arroyo Oil Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #3, issued to W.E. Knowles, noted Oakland businessman in 1899 for 500 shares. Oilfield in green. Derricks and smokestacks. California oils pre-1
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******a for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
5028Berkeley, CA and Folding Vicinity MapHolabird Western Americana Collections
Berkeley, CA and Vicinity Map. Some colored lines on streets. 24 x 24", some seam tears. City: Berkeley State: California Date: 1914 HWAC# 8...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
5029Bodie & Hawthorne Telephone & Telegraph Company StockHolabird Western Americana Collections
Yes, there are plenty of these stocks around, BUT THIS IS CERTIFICATE #1. Issued to fanny Leggett and signed by president Thomas Leggett. For 10 share
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to f*****E for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
5030Bodie Bank Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
This unissued stock certificate is for the Bodie Bank in the 1870's Some border staining on left and bottom. One heavy fold has a rip. Printer E...
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
5032Walker Lake & Bodie Toll Road with RARE TicketHolabird Western Americana Collections
1897. Lot of six. 1) Premier piece is a hard to find ticket for the W. L. & B. (Walker Lake & Bodie) Toll Road from Del Monte to Hawthorne. ...
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to d**********3 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
5033Bullion, CA PhotoHolabird Western Americana Collections
Photo of first houses on road entering Bullion, CA 1907. Shot from East side of Eldorado Canyon. 3.75 x 4.25". City: Bullion State: California...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r****3 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
5034History of Butte County California with Biographical SketchesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Mansfield, George C. History of Butte County, California: with Biographical Sketches of the Leading Men and Women of the County Who Have Been Identifi
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
5035Colfax, CA Quartz Monument Dedication PhotosHolabird Western Americana Collections
2 Sept. 9, 1907 photos of Colfax Quartz Monument Dedication. City: Colfax State: California Date: 1907 HWAC# 81438
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********r.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
5036Ledger Day Book of Business, SatherHolabird Western Americana Collections
Daybook. The cover is felt & edges are of leather, some staining on back cover. On 1st page is "From the Books of E. Sather." This has...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
5037Lithograph P.S. Chiles Farm and ResidenceHolabird Western Americana Collections
Plate number 39 of a folio by W. T. Galloway, lithographer of San Francisco. The farm, residence and livestock operation of P. S. Chiles of "Da...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
5038Early Downieville Overview RPCHolabird Western Americana Collections
Although only a few houses poke out between the trees and river, there are two visible churches and what appears to be a two story school. City is ide
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to a********x.. for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
5039Photo Archive (36 Photos)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black & white photo archive of the Island Town of Drawbridge. This is located near Alviso at the southern end of San Francisco Bay. At one time ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******a for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
5040Emigrant Trail, CA 3 Page LetterHolabird Western Americana Collections
3 page letter with illustrated letterhead from Wendell Robie, 1940 about Emigrant Trail markings. Folded, paper clip rust. City: Emmigrant Trail Stat
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
5041Humboldt Lumber Manufacturing Company StockHolabird Western Americana Collections
Extra Rare. Although unissued, this certificate has one of the best all time vignettes and is a very early California piece. The company was incorpora
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
5042Photo of Dr. T. Petersen, D.V.S.Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo of Dr. Petersen, know as the "country vet." in a horse-drawn carriage. 5" x 4". Salvatore Falcone Collection. City: Fernd...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to l******7 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
5043Foresthill, CA Mounted Photos (6)Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 4" x 5" b/w photos of Foresthill, CA. 5 mounted. Street in snow, clouds over street, Main Street, church pews, Burt and Locher store int...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
5044Hobart Mills / Boca Ephemera (Lake Tahoe Region)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1) Hobart Mills: a) 1907 corner advertising cover, Boca cancel. b) Two different Sierra Nevada Wood & Lumber Co. checks. This was a lu...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
5045Lake County, CA Travel Photo CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare and important photo album documenting a trip via automobile by the Smith Family through Lake County, CA. Includes postcards and many b/w pho
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to p********6 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
5046Early Lake Tahoe Postcard CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21 different. All early printed cards with one real photo. Earliest is a Donner Lake with a 1904 Tahoe cancel. Latest is the real photo which s
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
5047Early Tahoe Tavern Auto Brochure Plus PostcardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Fabulous c.1920s color brochure for the Tahoe Tavern. 14pp. Includes a 2 page message from DL Bliss Jr. and then eleven postcard-sized vi
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
5048Group of Lake Tahoe Resort BrochuresHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. 1) Chambers Lodge. 60 cottages and a private sandy beach. Very attractive. Text and black and white photos on the inside. No date.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6******n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
5049Interesting Group of Lake Tahoe EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. 1) Gorgeous 19th century engraving from a book (text on back). View shows Lake Tahoe from shore with steamer on the water. Approx. 8.5 x 1...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
50502 Last Chance, CA Photos and 1 RPCHolabird Western Americana Collections
Main Street RPC, photo of 2 men with horses and family photo.ge City: Last Chance State: California Date: c1923 HWAC# 80167
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 2*****s for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50