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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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Johnnie M & M Co. Token1060 - Johnnie M & M Co. Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv. Johnnie M & M Co. / Johnnie / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Octagonal, 24mm. Johnnie was just south of Bullfrog. Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to D******a for 43.75
 
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Five Las Vegas Tokens1061 - Five Las Vegas Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Roulette chip from the Showboat. 2) Obv.: Pollard & O'Neill / Las Vegas / Nev.; rev.: Good For / 5c / In Trade; rd. Br., 21mm. 3) Charles...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********k.. for 62.50
 
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Two Lovelock, Nevada Tokens1062 - Two Lovelock, Nevada Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Big Meadow Co./ Lovelock, Nev.; Rev. Good For / 5c / In Trade; 21 mm with 6 mm center hole. 2) Obv.: Pershing / Hotel / Lovelock, / Nev
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to A*****2 for 31.25
 
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Ludwig Club Tokens (Ludwig, Nevada)1063 - Ludwig Club Tokens (Ludwig, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two Ludwig Club tokens: Good For 5 cents and 25 cents.. Date: Location: Ludwig, Nevada HWAC # 55225
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to e*****r for 18.75
 
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Two Nevada Saloon Tokens (Millers & Manhattan)1064 - Two Nevada Saloon Tokens (Millers & Manhattan)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Obv.: Turf Saloon / Millers, / Nev.; rev.: Good For / 6 1/4 c / In Trade; Rd., c, 21mm, nice condition. 2) Obv.: Nevada / Saloon / Man
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to M*********n for 62.50
 
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Mazuma Hills Bar Token (Mazuma, Nevada)1065 - Mazuma Hills Bar Token (Mazuma, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Mazuma Hills / Bar / Mazuma / Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Br., rd., 20mm. Date: Location: Mazuma, Nevada HWAC # 53847
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to M*********n for 93.75
 
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Three McGill, Nevada Pool Hall Tokens1066 - Three McGill, Nevada Pool Hall Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: London Pool Hall, The Brunswick, Victory Pool Hall. Date: Location: McGill, Nevada HWAC # 55223
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to e*****r for 25.00
 
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Cody & Whalen Token (Midas, Nevada)1067 - Cody & Whalen Token (Midas, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Cody & Whalen / Midas / Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Drink or Cigar; Rd. Br. 20mm. Date: Location: Midas, Nevada HWAC # 53846
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********x.. for 122.00
 
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Two Mina, Nevada Bar Tokens1068 - Two Mina, Nevada Bar Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: Garage Bar and Palace Bar and Cafe. Date: Location: Mina, Nevada HWAC # 55224
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8*******e for 50.00
 
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Moapa Bar Token (Moapa, Nevada)1069 - Moapa Bar Token (Moapa, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: The Moapa/ Bar; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade; Rd., 21mm. Rare. Clark County. Date: Location: Moapa, Nevada HWAC # 53851
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********1 for 137.50
 
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Clark's Place Token (Pioche, Nevada)1070 - Clark's Place Token (Pioche, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Clark's Place / Pioche, / Nevada / L.A. rub. Stamp Co.; Rev.: Good For / 5c / In Trade; B, C, 21 mm. Date: Location: Pioche, Nevada ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to a********x.. for 79.30
 
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"S" Token (Rawhide, Nevada)1071 - "S" Token (Rawhide, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Rawhide / Nevada / S ; Rev.: Good For / 5 / cents / In Trade; (Sheelite Club). Date: Location: Rawhide, Nevada HWAC # 55212
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for 68.75
 
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Five Reno, Nevada Bar Tokens1072 - Five Reno, Nevada Bar Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: The Mirror, Colbrandt & Reilly, The Carroll (2), "N" (210 N. Virginia St.). Date: Location: Reno, Nevada HWAC # 5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to p*******s for 43.75
 
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Four Reno, Nevada Hotel Tokens1073 - Four Reno, Nevada Hotel Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: Hotel Golden Bar, Gallery Hotel, Columbo Hotel, Commercial Hotel. Date: Location: Reno, Nevada HWAC # 55221
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8*******e for 37.50
 
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Five Reno, Nevada Hotel Tokens1074 - Five Reno, Nevada Hotel Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: Overland Hotel Casino, Hotel Golden Bar, Colombo Hotel, The Riverside (2). Date: Location: Reno, Nevada HWAC # 55218
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p*******s for 37.50
 
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Reed & Rodgers Error Token (Rhyolite, Nevada)1075 - Reed & Rodgers Error Token (Rhyolite, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Reed & / Rodgers / Phyolite, / Nev. / Moise, S.F.; Rev.: Good For One / 15c / Drink. Octagonal, 26mm, town name misspelled. Date: L...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a********x.. for 274.50
 
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Three Different Ruth, Nevada Tokens1076 - Three Different Ruth, Nevada Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) The Ruth Club Inc. / Ruth, Nev.; Rev.: Trade Check; 21mm, crescent punched out; 2) Obv.: B.E. Walker / Ruth, Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to D******a for 68.75
 
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The Wellington Token (Searchlight, Nevada)1077 - The Wellington Token (Searchlight, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: The Wellington / Searchlight / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2 / cents / In Trade. 21mm. Date: Location: Searchlight, Nevada HWAC # 5385
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6****A for 85.40
 
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Bonanza Hotel Drink Coupon (Silver City, Nevada)1078 - Bonanza Hotel Drink Coupon (Silver City, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Paper ticket: Obv.: Good For One Drink / Bonanza Hotel, / J.J. Winn, / Silver City, Nev.; Rev.: Drink Jesse Moore / Whiskey. Most examples of these ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 130.00
Sold to a*******s for 125.00
 
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A. Hankins Token (Skelton, Nevada)1079 - A. Hankins Token (Skelton, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: A. Hankins/ Skelton, Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. B, C, 21mm. Date: Location: Skelton, Nevada HWAC # 53869
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to A*****2 for 43.75
 
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