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December 2017 Premier Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

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)





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1881 Baldwin Locomotive Works Illustrated Catalogue by Burnham, Parry Williams1280 - 1881 Baldwin Locomotive Works Illustrated Catalogue by Burnham, Parry Williams
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very desirable railroad book from 1881. 101pp with numerous locomotive drawings and photographs H. B. Phillips signature inside front over. Also inc
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Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Pennsylvania Railroad and Canal Improvement Bond1281 - Pennsylvania Railroad and Canal Improvement Bond
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1862 bond 5% issued by Commonwealth of PA. The Pennsylvania Railroad and Canal (built in 1834) ran from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, was construct
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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South Mountain Railroad Co. Bond, 18731282 - South Mountain Railroad Co. Bond, 1873
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#923 first mortgage gold bearing bond, $100. Nice pink background and vignette of a train crossing a river bridge. Signed by president Bells. The Sout
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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1876 Texas Railroad Map1283 - 1876 Texas Railroad Map
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cloth back 1876 choice Texas railroad map with multi colors. 19.5" x 19". 2 small lower edge tears. Date: Location: Texas HWAC # ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Houston & Great Northern Railroad Company of Texas Stock Certificate1284 - Houston & Great Northern Railroad Company of Texas Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is Scrip Stock. We have never offered this stock certificate in 40 years. Unused, but numbered 699. Fabulous Condition and a Real Treasure. One s
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Metal Safety Railway Tie Co. Stock and Ephemera1285 - Metal Safety Railway Tie Co. Stock and Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirteen. c1925. Yes, metal ties to replace the wood ties traditional used by railroad companies. One stock certificate number 1644 for 1000 sh
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Western Pacific Railway $5000 Bond Specimen1286 - Western Pacific Railway $5000 Bond Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This bond specimen sent by the American Bank Note Company to the railroad. For a second mortgage, 5% Gold Bond. Magnificent. Date: 1908 Location:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to N*******n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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13 Vintage Railroad Menus1287 - 13 Vintage Railroad Menus
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Southern Pacific with Southern Arizona pictorial cover 1941. Breakfast Denver & Rio Grande Western RR. Pacific Coast Chapter Railway and Locomot...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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17 Railroad Menus1288 - 17 Railroad Menus
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various sizes of Santa Fe Dining Car Service Mar. 15, 1918, Feb. 9, 1918, Apr. 15, 1917, Mar 5, 1917, May 22, 1917, Feb 5, 1918, Mar. 15, 1917, May 29
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Map of the Northern Pacific Railroad1289 - Map of the Northern Pacific Railroad
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Old multicolored map from the west coast to Lake Michigan. Small left edge tears. 3.5" center tear. Lower toning. 9" x 27.5". Date...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*******g for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Union Pacific Pictorial Tourist Railroad Map1290 - Union Pacific Pictorial Tourist Railroad Map
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Multicolor railroad map from Salem, OR to Omaha, NE with 16 scenic vignettes including big trees, Pulpit Rock, The Geyser, Falls of Yosemite and more.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******8 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Union Pacific Tiffany Mirror1290a - Union Pacific Tiffany Mirror
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a one of two hundred produced Union Pacific Railroad reverse painting mirror. Excellent and tastefully painted mirror by artist "Baker&...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to s*********1 for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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Railroad Pocket Watch Case1291 - Railroad Pocket Watch Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mens large railroad pocket watch case with an N scratched into the front and a steam train on the rear. Possibly gold plated inside. Tornado stamped i
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Glimpses Along the Canadian Pacific Railway1292 - Glimpses Along the Canadian Pacific Railway
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 photos in case of landscapes and waterscapes along the Canadian Pacific Railway. 10.25" x 12.25". Date: Location: zCanada HWA...
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Wells Fargo Receipt Collection1293 - Wells Fargo Receipt Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
68 Central CA Wells Fargo receipts form Lodi, Turlock, Martinez, Oakdale and more. Date: Location: Central CA, California HWAC # 54424
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Original File for Wells Fargo Employees in Los Angeles1294 - Original File for Wells Fargo Employees in Los Angeles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Archive of ~50 documents comprising hiring papers for employees at the Southern California-Arizona Division (Los Angeles) of Wells Fargo, c.1910s. Eac
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Los Angeles Wells Fargo Archive1295 - Los Angeles Wells Fargo Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of sixteen. Twelve seem to revolve around a case involving Maier & Zobelein, SA Butler, and Mr. Cosgrove. One document on New Southern Hotel...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 350.00
Sold to 2*****s for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Wells Fargo Modesto Archive1296 - Wells Fargo Modesto Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty-one 1912-1914 Wells Fargo Modesto receipts, all printed and in several different forms. Money order receipt has bold WF logo. There were seve
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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c.1874 Watkins Stereoview of San Francisco Wells Fargo Office1297 - c.1874 Watkins Stereoview of San Francisco Wells Fargo Office
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Watkins Pacific Coast stereoview, c.1874. No. 1779, Montgomery St., Wells Fargo's Express, S.F. View shows multiple wagons in street. Some fadin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B**********s for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Wells Fargo First of Exchange "IN US GOLD COIN", 18711298 - Wells Fargo First of Exchange "IN US GOLD COIN", 1871
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1871. For $20.00. Dated January 19, 1871. Paide February 1, 1871. US 2c orange revenue stamp. The real story of this First of Exchange is on the rever
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******0 for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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