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December 2017 Premier Auction

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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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LOT WITHDRAWN1299LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot withdrawn. Do Not Bid.
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
Wells Fargo California Receipt Collection1300Wells Fargo California Receipt Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
29 California Wells Fargo Receipts in both print and manuscript form. Includes Vallejo, Benecia, Turlock, Merced, Lodi, Oakdale, Pittsburgh, Crockett,
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Mason's Steam Brewery Full Face Wells Fargo Cover, Portland, Oregon1301Mason's Steam Brewery Full Face Wells Fargo Cover, Portland, Oregon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unused. Although this is for a Portland Brewery, I could find little information on John Mason. But there was a John Mason in San Francisco who, accor
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Wells Fargo Ephemera (1849-1915)1302Wells Fargo Ephemera (1849-1915)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23. 1) California: 1864 express receipt, San Francisco; 1868 Banking Department, San Francisco, to stage company in Columbia; 1891 WF Western D
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
Wells Fargo, Seattle, Washington Territory Letter, 18811303Wells Fargo, Seattle, Washington Territory Letter, 1881
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter on Wells Fargo & Co. Express letterhead. Dateline Seattle, Dec. 14, 1881. Message to Chas. Stauren in Skaget City, WT. Advertises "...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
LOT WITHDRAWN1304LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot withdrawn. Do Not Bid
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
Wells Fargo & Co. Cards and Receipts1305Wells Fargo & Co. Cards and Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight postcards and thirteen receipts from Wells Fargo & Co. The receipts date from 1889. Date: Location: HWAC # 52423
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m******0 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Wells Fargo Cover Group1306Wells Fargo Cover Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten. These rank from traditional collecting covers to covers that were sent but not stamped to unused. Please see picture online variety. Stamp
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Wells Fargo Miscellaneous Group (Includes Rare Application and Black Diamonds from Goldfield)1307Wells Fargo Miscellaneous Group (Includes Rare Application and Black Diamonds from Goldfield)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven. 1) 1912 Application of Albert Billings Mullineaux to work in San Diego. He had worked in Youngstown, Ohio as a driver, money collector,
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Wells Fargo of Mexico Coin Bags1308Wells Fargo of Mexico Coin Bags
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 rare cloth coin bags from Wells Fargo of Mexico, appear to be unused.6.5" x 3.75". Date: Location: HWAC # 53648
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to b*******g for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
American Express 1867 Detroit Archive1309American Express 1867 Detroit Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 50. Each is printed on two sides (rare!) so you get 100 receipts. Dated 1866 and 1867. From George Kirby. Mostly leather is being sent, bu
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********x for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
1850's American Express Collection13101850's American Express Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine. Four mention they are proprietors of 'Wells, Butterfield & Co.' and 'Livingston, Fargo & Co.' American Express,...
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to t******2 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
American Express 1860's Collection1311American Express 1860's Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven. 1) A fabulous Merchants Dispatch with a large vignette of a steam locomotive. 'Merchants Dispatch' was owned by American Expre...
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to t******2 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
American Express Early Money Receipts with Adhesive Labels1312American Express Early Money Receipts with Adhesive Labels
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1862 to Rockford Illinois. 2-3) 1866 and 1867 to William Knowlton, agent, Rockford. Both have a company stamp of William Knowlton. Knowlton arrived
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********n.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Turn of the Century American Express Archive1313Turn of the Century American Express Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nineteen. Earliest is a small letterhead addressed to Fred Palmer of Cooperstown, New York. Received your deposit for $1,000. Three interesting
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
American Express and Co. Bank and Exchange Sign1313aAmerican Express and Co. Bank and Exchange Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautiful mirror sign of the American Express Co. and Exchange measuring 21 in. X 16 in. A sign advertising for the early American Express Co.. Nice
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
California Express Documents (1866-1910)1314California Express Documents (1866-1910)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 from 4 different California express companies. 1) Two 1876 way-bills for Moore's Flat & Eureka Express from Nevada (City) to North ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******0 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
Three Different Express Companies in California1315Three Different Express Companies in California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1875 waybill for Moore's Flat and Eureka Express from Nevada City to North Bloomfield. Includes carrying a Wells Fargo package. 2) 1914 color...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
Whitney & Company Ephemera (to Savage Mine in Virginia City)1316Whitney & Company Ephemera (to Savage Mine in Virginia City)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) 134 packages of merchandise bound for the Savage Mine of Virginia City. From Colfax (crossed out and ALta written in). 2) Alta receipt
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Eastern US Express Collection, c.1850s-1870s1317Eastern US Express Collection, c.1850s-1870s
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 from 5 different Eastern Express agencies, c.1850s-1870s. 1) American Express Company: 1851 New York receipt, blue; 1856 New York; 1863 New
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*********t for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Eastern Expresses Miscellaneous Lot1318Eastern Expresses Miscellaneous Lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25. Includes United Express Company from Stockport, Ohio. Also Northern Express receipt and way-bills. 13 Unused Hope Express Company 186- rece
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Southern Express Company Group1319Southern Express Company Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30. 1890's. Five 1890's receipts from Clifton, South Carolina. One 1878 bill of lading from Columbia, South Carolina. Twenty-four bil...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Large Archive of Early Adams Express1320Large Archive of Early Adams Express
Holabird Western Americana Collections
60 pieces! Mostly from the 1860's and 1870's. Remains of an 186- receipt booklet, 1871 bills of lading, 1864 receipts, unusual 1857 "T...
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to t******2 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Merchants Union Express Collection1321Merchants Union Express Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1) 1866 Treasurer's office. Has a bright red title. For $30 toward owning 10 shares of stock. Orange 2c Bank Check stamp. 2) 1875 f...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*********t for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
United State Express: 185- to 18711322United State Express: 185- to 1871
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly blank 185- receipts from New York. Also 1871 Phillipsburg, New York and 1868 Peoria, Illinois. Several Madison, Wisconsin (1860's) and Ci...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Varney "Sayre & Son" Miners' Candlestick1323Varney "Sayre & Son" Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The "Sayre & Son" stamped Varney was manufactured and produced by the L.A. Sayre Company. According to Wilson and Bobrink, Nathan Varn...
Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to a******l for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Heavy Duty E.C. Miners Candlestick1324Heavy Duty E.C. Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A heavy construction right hook miners candlestick. "E.C" is etched on the underside of the handle neck, likely refers to the mine owner....
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a******l for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
L.B. Right Hook Miners Candlestick1325L.B. Right Hook Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A quality right hook miners candlestick possibly Ludlow-Saylor style. "L.B." punched at top of handle neck. Possibly a mining engineer, ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******u for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
Unusual Miner's Candlestick With Arrow in Spike1326Unusual Miner's Candlestick With Arrow in Spike
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unusual right hook miners candle stick with an arrow attached on the outside edge of the spike. Handle is teardrop shaped (2.5 inches) and beveled
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
"DANGER" Inspiration Copper Company Sign1327"DANGER" Inspiration Copper Company Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blue lettering on white enamel with a red DANGER at top. 16 x 8 1/2 inches. Warning in English and Spanish. Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company i
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******g for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
Three Metal Mine Signs1328Three Metal Mine Signs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) "All injuries must be reported" by Stonehouse Signs Denver, 10 x 14". B) "Do not pass left crossbar." Black on yellow 8 ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******u for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Two Signs for Mine Surface Operations1329Two Signs for Mine Surface Operations
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Danger hook cable when not in use, red white black paint on metal. Danger nightstand under crane load red white black and white. 10 x 14" 10 x ...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Historical Prospecting Tools1330Historical Prospecting Tools
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Geiger counter with nickel plated carry handle, rad meter, detecting wand with wired cable, headphones, made by Detectron, North Hollywood, CA. c. 195
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******u for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
Troemner Fine Balance Scale1331Troemner Fine Balance Scale
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular show piece! Extra Rare!!! This was either a lab or gold scale. 27.5 x 34 x 14". Plaque with number "A58414" on the right ...
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Bound Mining and Scientific Press 18791332Bound Mining and Scientific Press 1879
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This key research tool has articles on Western US and the world. Numerous mining advertisements including a Trump Drill Chuck.15.25" x 11"...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****b for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
The Copper Handbook Vol. IV 1904 by Stevens1333The Copper Handbook Vol. IV 1904 by Stevens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
778 pages. Date: Location: HWAC # 53630
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********s for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
The Copper Handbook Vol. VII 1907 by Stevens1334The Copper Handbook Vol. VII 1907 by Stevens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1228 pages, front and rear covers are detaching. Date: Location: HWAC # 53629
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*****3 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
The Copper Handbook Vol. IX 1909 by Stevens1335The Copper Handbook Vol. IX 1909 by Stevens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1628 pages in this important copper mining resource which provided info for investors and the trade. Date: Location: HWAC # 53625
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
The Copper Handbook Vol. XI 1912-13 by Weed1336The Copper Handbook Vol. XI 1912-13 by Weed
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1413 pages. Date: Location: HWAC # 53626
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
The Mines Handbook Vol. XIV by Weed1337The Mines Handbook Vol. XIV by Weed
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An enlargement of The Copper Handbook. 1920, 1992 pages. Front and rear covers are taped to spine. Date: Location: HWAC # 53627
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d********d for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
The Mines Handbook Vol. XVI by Weed1338The Mines Handbook Vol. XVI by Weed
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From Columbia University library. 2350 pages. Date: Location: HWAC # 53628
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (225.00 + 49.50BP) = 274.50
Nome Gold Rush Ivory Gavel1339Nome Gold Rush Ivory Gavel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice c1900 Walrus ivory gavel, with Nome cut out of the surface, and a seal on the other side, all one piece, except the handle (6"). Overall...
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to b*********r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
Four Good Klondike Gold Rush Stereoviews1340Four Good Klondike Gold Rush Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Iconic Keystone view No. 9191 of people Bound for the Klondike Gold Fields, Chilkoot, Alaska. 2) c.1899 Kilburn stereoview No. 13133, Scratching ou
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*********r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Alaska Mining Stereoview Group (26)1341Alaska Mining Stereoview Group (26)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice Alaskan mining stereoview group.Keystone-5 Dogsled, team and driver, 2 Chilkoot Pass, 2 Sheep Camp, A Claim on the Klondike, Haines, prospecting,
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*********r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Co. Certificate1342Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Co. Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scarce. Issued 1947 to Austin Drake Jr, 100 shares and cancelled. Nice vignette of Mt. McKinley and mine in background. 8" x 11.5". Date...
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
Bisbee Mining Postcards1343Bisbee Mining Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven framed postcards of Bisbee and mining. Two RPCs, two hand colored. 20.5" x 16.5". Date: Location: Bisbee, Arizona HWAC # 5...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******u for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
Copper Belt Mining Co. Stock Certificate, 18841344Copper Belt Mining Co. Stock Certificate, 1884
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Located in Black Hills, AZ. I/U to Lyman Baskins 1884 who is secretary of company. We could not find any info on this company in our library. #131 50
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
Three Rare Gold Cliff Mining & Reduction Co. Stock Certificates1345Three Rare Gold Cliff Mining & Reduction Co. Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 rare certificates. Gold Cliff Mining and Reduction Co. of Arizona I/U 1897 to Stephen Parrish #101 for 500 shares, #105 for 1000 shares, and #167 fo
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Central Arizona Mining Co. Stock Certificate, 18811346Central Arizona Mining Co. Stock Certificate, 1881
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U to FM Curtis #3357 100 shares. 6.75" x 11.25" "The company owned the Vulture mine located 14 miles by road from Wickenburg at the...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Two Different Arizona Giant Copper Mining Co. Stock Certificates1347Two Different Arizona Giant Copper Mining Co. Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different certificates. #19 issued 1904 to P. Reid 50000 shares, vignette of a little girl on a stool. #25 issued to Dunham 1906 206479 shares. Be
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********B for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50