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December 2017 Premier Auction

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

Auction Details

This three day, 2,200 lot sale features items in numerous collecting categories including Native Americana, Firearms, Cowboy, Mining, Railroad & Express, Numismatics & Tokens, Postal History, Gaming, Bottles, and Military.

Highlights include:

*A big batch of Western trade tokens including a large Nevada collection.

*Coins, currency, and checks in our Numismatics section including a Ukiah bank note and a $20 gold piece.

*A Railroad section that includes a large number of Eastern Railroad Passes, including a Jay Gould autograph piece.

*Wells Fargo & Co. and American Express collectibles, including company archives.

*Mining stock certificates, photographs, books, and other ephemera.

*A large Postal History section featuring many hundreds of postcards, many real photo, as well as stamps and other philatelic ephemera.

*Gaming collectibles including an assortment of Nevada casino ashtrays

*A group of Antique Bottles including whiskey, bitters, medicines, and soda.

*A very large General Americana section featuring: a collection of presidential autographed letters, photographs & other ephemera; a large World's Fair & Expositions section full of stereoviews from the Prag Collection; jewelry; Western art; a huge Yosemite & Big Trees section; a big collection of San Francisco documents and early stereoviews; and U.S. documents, trade cards, business cards, and other ephemera.

*Our best Firearms selection to date with an 1869 Sharps Rifle, a rare Flintlock pistol, and rare antique ammunition. Our Firearms & Weaponry section also has Japanese katanas and Chinese swords.

*Military collectibles including a large Civil War section full of Confederate bonds, letters, photographs and more.

*Another world-class offering of Northwest and Southwest Native Americana featuring Nome Gold Rush ivory art and tools, baskets, kachinas, pottery, points, and much more!

*Our Cowboy section has postcards (including a Buffalo Bill collection), photographs, chaps, saddles, and saddle bags.

*A small selection of African and Western taxidermy for your office/den wall.

Full Auction Schedule

Day One, December 1st, 2017 (Lots 1000-1735)

Tokens (Geographic Sort) (1000-1118)

Numismatics (Lots 1119-1152)
Coins (1119-1128)
Checks (1129-1138)
Currency (1139-1146)
Medals & So-Called Dollars (1147-1152)

Railroadiana (Lots 1153-1292)
Passes (1153-1219)
Books (1220-1231)
Stocks & Other Ephemera (Geographic Sort) (1232-1292)

Wells Fargo & Other Express (Lots 1293-1322)
Wells Fargo (1293-1308)
American Express (1309-1313)
Other Express (1314-1322)

Mining (Lots 1323-1545)
Hard Goods: Candlesticks, Signs, Etc. (1323-1331)
Books (1332-1338)
Stocks & Other Ephemera (Geographic Sort) (1339-1545)

Postal History & Philatelic (Geographic Sort) (Lots 1546-1714)

Gaming (Lots 1715-1735)


Day Two, December 2nd, 2017 (Lots 2000-2750)

Bottles (Lots 2000-2043)

General Americana (Lots 2044-2700)
Jewelry (2044-2059)
Art (2060-2098)
Worlds Fairs & Expositions (2099-2130)
Political (2131-2152)
Geographic Sort (2153-2588)
Misc. Categories incl. Maps & Atlases, Black Americana, Fire, Ephemera (2589-2700)

Foreign Collectibles (Lots 2701-2750)

Day Three, December 3rd, 2017 (Lots 3000-3734)

Firearms & Weaponry (Lots 3000-3167)
Ephemera (3000-3007)
Ammunition (3008-3058)
Pistols & Revolvers (3059-3084)
Rifles & Shotguns (3085-3095)
Scabbards & Misc. (3096-3111)
Swords & Katanas (3112-3167)

Military & War Collectibles (Lots 3168-3231)
Revolutionary War & Civil War (3168-3219)
Spanish American War (3220-3223)
World Wars & Misc. (3224-3231)

Native Americana (Lots 3232-3593)
Alaska incl. Ivory (3232-3307)
Art (3308-3320)
Baskets (3321-3331)
Beadwork (3332-3347)
Rugs & Weavings (3348-3353)
Jewelry (3354-3359)
Kachinas (3360-3385)
Points & Stone Artifacts incl. a Large Georgia Collection (3386-3409)
Pottery (3410-3588)
Ephemera (3589-3593)

Cowboy (Lots 3594-3724)
Ephemera (3594-3626)
Chaps (3627-3666)
Saddle Bags (3667-3685)
Saddles (3686-3718)
Spurs & Misc. (3719-3724)


Taxidermy (Lots 3725-3734)





SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced 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 of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Four Nevada Tokens (Tonopah and Blair)1020 - Four Nevada Tokens (Tonopah and Blair)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Blair tokens: Hall & Richards (GF 12 1/2c), L.P. McKelsey (GF 25c). Two Tonopah tokens: Tanner & Coykendale / Oro / Y / Plata; Good For...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to A*****2 for 31.25
 
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Blue Diamond Store Tokens (Blue Diamond, Nevada)1021 - Blue Diamond Store Tokens (Blue Diamond, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Obv.: Good For Trade Only At Blue Diamond Store / $1.00; Rev.: Blue Diamond Corporation / Blue Diamond Nevada; 2) same, 25c. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m******0 for 37.50
 
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Elkhorn Saloon Token (Buckhorn, Nevada)1022 - Elkhorn Saloon Token (Buckhorn, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Elkhorn / Buckhorn, / Nev. / Saloon; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2 c / In Trade; rd. 21mm. Date: Location: Buckhorn, Nevada HWAC # 53872
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to d****1 for 37.50
 
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Merchants Hotel Pictorial Token (Bullfrog, Nevada)1023 - Merchants Hotel Pictorial Token (Bullfrog, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great pictorial token: Obv.: Merchants / 12 1/2 / Hotel; Rev. picture of a Bullfrog. B, C, 21mm. Date: Location: Bullfrog, Nevada HWAC # 53868
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i**b for 187.50
 
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Two Nevada Tokens (Caliente and Delamar)1024 - Two Nevada Tokens (Caliente and Delamar)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) B.F.M. Co. / Caliente; Rev.: Good For 5c / In Trade; Rd., hole cutout, 21 mm. 2) Obv.: Smoke / H. Placemann / & Co's / Cigars...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold to A*****2 for 62.50
 
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Two Nevada Tokens (Carlin and Duckwater)1025 - Two Nevada Tokens (Carlin and Duckwater)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Obv.: Breslin Hotel / Carlin / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 5c / In Trade; 21mm; 2) Obv.: McGeary / Duckwater; rev.: Good For / 10c / In Tr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to D******a for 50.00
 
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Decker's Saloon Token (Carson City, Nevada)1026 - Decker's Saloon Token (Carson City, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: At H. Decker's Saloon / Carson, / Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Drink. Originally octagonal, this one has been cut down to round. Rare saloon...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b**********w for 43.75
 
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Elk Saloon Token (Cherry Creek, Nevada)1027 - Elk Saloon Token (Cherry Creek, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Tom Bareilles / Elk / Saloon; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / Drink or Cigar; B,C, 21mm. Date: Location: Cherry Creek, Nevada HWAC # 55214
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to a********x.. for 61.00
 
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Merchants Hotel Token (Columbia, Nevada)1028 - Merchants Hotel Token (Columbia, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Merchants Hotel / Frank H. Mills / Prop. /Columbia; Rev.: Good For / 6 1/4c / In Trade; B.C. 21mm. Scarce town. Date: Location: Columbia,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to e*****r for 25.00
 
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American Borax Co. Token (Crystal, Nevada)1029 - American Borax Co. Token (Crystal, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: American Borax Co. / Crystal / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / One / Meal. Al, 31mm, environmental damage. Rare Clark County town. Date: Location
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to e*****r for 62.50
 
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Blue Label Saloon Token (Delamar, Nevada)1030 - Blue Label Saloon Token (Delamar, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Pete Giusti / Blue Label / Saloon / Delamar, Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Drink or Cigar; C, 25mm. Date: Location: Delamar, Nevada HWAC
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to c********1 for 281.25
 
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Good For 10 Gallons of Water Token, Delamar Nevada Gold Mining Co.1031 - Good For 10 Gallons of Water Token, Delamar Nevada Gold Mining Co.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Delamar Nevada Gold Ming / Co. / Delamar / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 10 / Gallons / Of Water; B,C, 23mm. Date: Location: Delamar, Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 9***6 for 212.50
 
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Max Schaefer Token (Delamar, Nevada)1032 - Max Schaefer Token (Delamar, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Max Schaefer / One / Drink / Klinkner & Co. S.F.; Rev.: Smoke / H. Plagemann / & Co's / Cigars; B, C, 24mm. Date: Location: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to b****x for 56.25
 
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W. Scholl Token (Delamar, Nevada)1033 - W. Scholl Token (Delamar, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: W. Scholl / Delamar / Nev.; Rev.: Good For One / Drink / or / Cigar; Al, Sc, 29mm. Scarce. Date: Location: Delamar, Nevada HWAC # 53866
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********x.. for 97.60
 
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Two Douglas County, Nevada Tokens1034 - Two Douglas County, Nevada Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Obv.: Jackpot Headquarters / Silver Spur / Carson City, Nevada; Rev.: Good For / One / Drink. Unlisted. Scalloped, white metal, 33mm. 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to u********y.. for 43.75
 
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H. E. Stebbins Token (East Ely, Nevada)1035 - H. E. Stebbins Token (East Ely, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ultra rare, only the 2nd one we've ever seen (aluminum). There was only one of these in the mega hoard from Ely found in 1981. Obv.: H.E. Stebbi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********x.. for 457.50
 
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Two East Ely, Nevada Tokens1036 - Two East Ely, Nevada Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
H.E. Stebbins (GF 5c), Burns & Dortch (GF 12 1/2c). Date: Location: East Ely, Nevada HWAC # 55246
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to D******a for 37.50
 
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Ely, Nevada Token Collection1037 - Ely, Nevada Token Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five tokens: Dewey Trade Check, Northern Hotel, Elite Bar, National Bar, Stock Exchange Bar. Date: Location: Ely, Nevada HWAC # 55204
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to D******a for 50.00
 
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Bakery Saloon Token (Elko, Nevada)1038 - Bakery Saloon Token (Elko, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Bakery Saloon / Joe Currey / Prop.; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade; 21mm. Date: Location: Elko, Nevada HWAC # 55206
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********x.. for 36.60
 
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Elko, Nevada Token Collection1039 - Elko, Nevada Token Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven tokens: Elks Club, Mason Products, The Pioneer(2), Elk Pool Hall, Crescent Bar, Bakery Saloon. Date: Location: Elko, Nevada HWAC
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 140.00
Sold to g*****i for 56.25
 
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