Cowboys & Indians & Miners

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This premier two-day sale includes a General George Custer collection featuring an Indian Capture carbine; other very rare firearms; choice Western ingots, gold nuggets and ore samples; rare numismatic items related to the SS Central America; rare Western tokens; mining reports from the 1830s-1880s; a world class offering of mining spoons; mining-related correspondence, photographs, and ephemera; a great selection of Native American baskets, rugs, and artifacts; saddles and spurs; and General Americana.

DAY 1: Mining Reports, Photographs, Ephemera and Spoons
DAY 2: Native Americana, Cowboy, Firearms (incl. Custer Collection), Numismatics, and General Americana.
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Ad. B. Lang, National Bottle Lager Glass2373 - Ad. B. Lang, National Bottle Lager Glass
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice 'N. B.' inscription in a floral engraving on glass. 3.5" tall. Excellent condition. City: San Francisco State: California Date:...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s****r for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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San Francisco / Burgermeister Brewing Corporation Stock Certificates2374 - San Francisco / Burgermeister Brewing Corporation Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Marvelous and unique pair showing the change in names from San Francisco Brewing Corporation to Bugermeister Brewing Corporation. Includes the Verbal
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to s****r for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Ben Holladay Receipt for Mine Investment (proprietor of Overland Stage Company)2375 - Ben Holladay Receipt for Mine Investment (proprietor of Overland Stage Company)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ben Holladay was famous as the owner of the Overland Mail Route for many years. But he got his start in San Francisco with steamers. He also speculate
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n********d for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Two Unusual Silver Chinese Badges/Medallions2376 - Two Unusual Silver Chinese Badges/Medallions
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are two very similar, yet distinctly different medallions. In English both say "Y. Y.," "San Francisco, Cal.," and "1...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*********r for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Truckee Panorama (reprint)2377 - Truckee Panorama (reprint)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 x 64" Nice Truckee panorama reprint of downtown and train station. A passenger train is sitting at the station. Buildings include the Trucke...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to F****e for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Frank Adams Half & Quarter Plate Tin Photographs (Volcano, California)2378 - Frank Adams Half & Quarter Plate Tin Photographs (Volcano, California)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early. Very historical. Photos show a bearded man, two women and a boy in front of a wood cabin surrounded by grass bushes & trees. 1) 1/2 ...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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W. H. Jackson Clear Creek Photo Album2379 - W. H. Jackson Clear Creek Photo Album
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fold-out photo album of Clear Creek area. (4.75" x 7.25") Published by W. H. Jackson & Co., Denver, Colorado. Nine actual photographs ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to S*****3 for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Colorado Springs Cabinet Card - Overview of Town2380 - Colorado Springs Cabinet Card - Overview of Town
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Strong contrast. You can read "Public Resort for Gentleman" and "Livery." Photograph by WE Hook. City: Colorado Springs State...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to F****e for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Report of Bishop Randall from Colorado Territory2381 - Report of Bishop Randall from Colorado Territory
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early Colorado religious document! Perhaps the first Episcopal report from the Territory. The First Report of Bishop Randall, of Colorado, to the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to l*******c for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Three Denver Booklets2382 - Three Denver Booklets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) "Denver and its Outings" by W. G. M. Stone. 1892, 170 pages. Denver includes list of parks, city railway stops, lakes, hotels, express ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 3****m for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Festival of the Mountain and Plain, Official Program (Denver, 1896)2383 - Festival of the Mountain and Plain, Official Program (Denver, 1896)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The program (9.5" x 6.75") discusses Points of Interest and History. Most of the booklet is full of advertisements with the program listin...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Souvenir Book for the Festival of the Mountain and Plain2384 - Souvenir Book for the Festival of the Mountain and Plain
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This very interesting booklet (6" x 9.25") contains photos and etchings of people, parade floats, street scenes of the festival. The Festi...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
 
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Five Denver Pamphlets/Booklets2385 - Five Denver Pamphlets/Booklets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Distinctive Denver: The Romance of an American Capital. Published by the Denver Chamber of Commerce. 1926. 63 pages with small printed photographs.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 3****m for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Hot Springs & Hotel Booklets2386 - Hot Springs & Hotel Booklets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Promotional and Souvenir pieces, three total, of Glenwood Hot Springs Hotel, a health and pleasure rest. One piece issued by the State of Colorado da
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to r***6 for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Fraternal Order of Eagles Membership Badge (Goldfield, Colorado)2387 - Fraternal Order of Eagles Membership Badge (Goldfield, Colorado)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red, white, and blue membership badge from Goldfield Aerie, No. 295. Nine inches long, with metal eagle and fringe. City: Goldfield State: Colorado
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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William Henry Jackson Cabinet Cards of Leadville2388 - William Henry Jackson Cabinet Cards of Leadville
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two cabinet cards of photographs from William Henry Jackson of Leadville. Both photos dated 1891. One photo entitled Carbonate Hill. Second photo enti
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to S*****3 for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Leadville High School "The Miner" Volume 1, Number 12389 - Leadville High School "The Miner" Volume 1, Number 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Quite a thorough and detailed 1911 high school magazine. 130 pages. Paper cover has been taped. Very interesting! City: Leadville State: Colorado D
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Five Books/Booklets on Manitou2390 - Five Books/Booklets on Manitou
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) "The Story of Manitou." Thirteenth edition, three hundred thousand. Copyright by S. K. Hooper, General Passenger Agent, Denver & Ri...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Five More Books/Booklets on Manitou, Colorado2391 - Five More Books/Booklets on Manitou, Colorado
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) "The Crystal Park Auto Trip, Manitou, Colorado." Souvenir of a trip with two photos--one of a tour car going up the road to Crystal Pea...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Views of the Pikes Peak Region2392 - Views of the Pikes Peak Region
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Engraved and published by the Williamson- Haffner Engraving Company, Denver, Colorado. From photographs by J. G. Hiestand and W. H. Harlan. Copyright
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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