Fall Americana Auction- October 2019

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Petroliana, Aviation, WWII, Art, Native Americana, Railroadiana
The Ken Prag Collection, The Virginia & Truckee Railroad Depot Collection, The Danforth WWII Aviation Collection, Mining, Minerals and Gold! And much more!
Welcome to our Fall Season Second-Chance Sale! If you missed any of our 2019 sales, now is your second chance to fill the holes in your collection. Once again we are offering an incredible selection of rarities covering a broad range of collecting categories, featuring hundreds of new items such as mineral, ore and high-grade gold specimens with runaway potential for gold collectors. We are offering another group of new offerings from Ken Prag’s world-class stock certificate collection, with 1850s and 1860s rare western mining stocks with such incredible vignettes, artwork and colors that they considered cataloguing them with the fabulous selection of artwork we have in this sale. Other items include new Native American silver and turquoise jewelry with vintage pieces from famous Navajo, Hopi and Cherokee artisans, some incredibly rare antique Petroliana and vintage Service/Gas Station signage, authentic Railroadiana and mining artifacts directly from the old Virginia and Truckee Railroad Depot in Virginia City, Nevada, a handful of gorgeous, mint condition cigar box labels from the famous Alexander Bellanova Collection, and more.
In this auction we are honored to present for the first-time a remarkable collection of WWII Aviation Memorabilia compiled by a lifetime enthusiast, Robert Wayne Danforth, a man who lived life to the fullest until his untimely death in 2003 at the age of 44. Robert was a well-rounded man: Vice President of a healthcare company, a devoted family man, advanced professional diving instructor, expert skier, herpetologist, gourmand and falconer, but perhaps his greatest passion was aviation. He became hooked as a child when his toy-salesman father took him to Osh Kosh to demo his model airplanes. There he learned to identify planes from the sound of their engines; on some level, they spoke to him. As Robert Danforth grew, so did his passion and his interest in aviation soon included pilots as well, particularly the heroic aviators of WWII due to their skill, audacity and gallantry. Because Robert understood there was very little time to interact with these aging Aces before they were gone, he set out to meet and talk to pilots and aviation artists and read all he could about air battles and sorties. He poured over aviation catalogs…… and he plunged. Because of his passion and enthusiasm, in just a few years Robert Danforth amassed an impressive collection of special aviation art, autographed and remarqued, as well as books, model airplanes, photographs and a treasure trove of memories, which we are proud to represent in this catalog. Robert Wayne Danforth’s Aviation Collection is being offered for the first time to other collectors, who will hopefully enjoy owning a piece of this renaissance man’s lifelong passion.
As promised, this sale has a nice group of items from Pierce Powell’s Collection from the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Depot stockpile! We decided to start off with some of the most collectible Petroliana Signage we’ve ever offered, including pieces so rare that collector’s have been waiting for them to appear on the market for over a decade, like the 5 to 6’ brand name gasoline signs from the 1920s-1930s. Sticking to the same theme, we put in some old, hard-to-find road signs, some unique due to their original location and guide information, like one from California Automobile Club we know auto enthusiasts and sign collectors are going to like. This first batch from the V & T Depot is just the tip of the iceberg. Pierce Powell has amassed such an eclectic stockpile that it’s going to take two to three sales for us to lots together all the categories represented. Another lot herein offers some antique cast iron theatre seating from the Virginia City Theatre where Humphry Bogart and number of other famous stars attended a premier event in the 1930s. Powell’s collection has something for everybody so stay tuned to see what comes out of the old V&T Depot next.
Last but not least we are pleased to offer over 100 prized items from the Fred Holabird Collection. Fred has been a well-known Appraiser and Auctioneer with over 30 years of expertise in Western Americana collectibles, with an emphasis on mining, minerals, gold, coinage, ingots, tokens, stock certificates, railroads, bottles and just about anything old, rusty, dug from the dirt, or found in an attic somewhere west of the Mississippi. Fred has appraised some of the most valuable western collections in both public and private holdings, published over a dozen books, articles and papers, researched and sold as least a half a million pieces of the past, and produced over 100 world-class catalogs filled with never-before researched history and considered key reference works for dealers and collectors world-wide. Fred is widely regarded as world renowned expert in his field and despite his best efforts, over his career he has amassed his own modest, but impressive collection of rare and unique pieces he just could not resist, along with his own family heirlooms and childhood treasures that first sparked his interest in antiques, geology, and collectible Americana. Collectors have seen some of Fred’s personal items pop up in his auctions from time to time, but after cleaning out his own attic, Fred (Robin) is finally ready to lighten his load. This noteworthy sale includes a large group from the Fred Holabird Collection that seasoned collectors and dealers have been waiting to snatch up for decades! Some of Fred’s prized bottles and rare documents are worthy of special mention, but of everything in Fred’s collection, it is his personal reference library that deserves the most attention. Over his career Fred Holabird has earned national and international attention for groundbreaking historical discovers, which he has shared with the world through lectures, interviews and his published work. He is credited with solving hundreds of histories mysteries and uncovering key details about America’s past, through his extensive expertise in research and unconventional methods of piecing stories together. With his educational background in geology, Fred applies a scientific thought process to his research work, and through his field work he identifies invaluable sources of information, sometimes never before referenced. With a natural tenacity about finding answers, since high school he has been compiling some of the most valuable reference works extant for mining and western American historical research. Fred’s library has been his most valuable asset throughout his career, second only to his brilliant mind. For advanced researchers and those passionate about knowing the truth of our past, this sale will be a landmark event. Many of his books are extremely rare and hard-to find, while others are relatively unknown and of little use to the general public. Wherever you see “The Fred Holabird Collection” in this catalog, you may want to take a closer look, because even items that appear common at first glance are sure to have value, rarity or significant importance, if they belonged to Fred Holabird.
In addition to the new collections presented, October’s sale is your second chance to bid on select items from the incredible Wigwam Collection of Native Americana, a colorful, tapestry of hand-woven rugs and other textiles made by skilled Afghani, Persion, Serougen Indian, Pakistani, Armenian and other artisans from the early to mid 1900s out of the Ben-Tcahvtchavadze Collection, the last of the beautiful, rare antique marbles from the Stephen Harman Collection, two remaining one-of-a-kind, museum worthy Ordovician Era fossils from the Houghton Estate Collection, and finally the last batch in the building from the massive Brian Thaler Postcard Collection we’ve lotted in mixed groups with rarities and early gems hidden in every lot. Rather than “Second Chance”, this could be your LAST Chance to pick up a piece from these great collections.
Dealers do not want to skip over the re-listed items as many will not be available after this event. Also, we’ve once again devoted a special section to Dealers filled with specials and great bargains we’ve lotted specifically with re-sellers in mind. Lots in this section cover a wide variety of collectible categories with selections of items with good resale potential grouped together and estimated low, so there is high profit potential for Dealers who sell the items individually.

All in all this October sale represents an opportunity that many advanced collectors, researchers and historians may never see again.
October’s event is filled with great new offerings, and this auction is scheduled right on time to give yourself or the Collector in your life a little piece of history for the holidays.
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Bank Exchanges/COD's from Helena, Montana three count  601092650 - Bank Exchanges/COD's from Helena, Montana three count 60109
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All issued pre-statehood CODs. Nice variety. 1) Best is L. Hershfield illustrated draft with green 2 cent revenue imprint (RN-B6). No. 2, issued 1866
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Three Montana Ribbons  642302651 - Three Montana Ribbons 64230
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three silk-like fabric ribbons: one with "HELENA the City of GO" printed in black ink on white fabric and "INTER WALT PHILL MONT"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Photo of Butte Courier Newspaper Office  575242652 - Photo of Butte Courier Newspaper Office 57524
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 photo of the Courier Office building with 10 people standing out in front (2 women holding babies) all in period dress. Good condition only slight s
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Chinese Portraits / Montana / 12 Items  1096912653 - Chinese Portraits / Montana / 12 Items 109691
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a nice grouping of photos, from an exhibit. These are reproductions, and enlargements, and mounted on foam boards. They show different Chines
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Cowboy Autobiography group  (5)  308292654 - Cowboy Autobiography group (5) 30829
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Titles include: My Life East and West by William S. Hart, Lucky Montana Cowpoke by Watkins, Horse Wrangler by Bard, 40 years' Gatherin's ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Custer at Little Big Horn. Massacre.  621562655 - Custer at Little Big Horn. Massacre. 62156
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New York tribune, July 7, 1876 announcing the Custer Massacre to New York and the World, Front page article on the Custer massacre. This is unarguably
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to F****e for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Eleven Montana Business Licenses, 1890  1058482656 - Eleven Montana Business Licenses, 1890 105848
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All for businesses in Bannock. Roe & Bro. bankers (Roe was in Virginia City also), JC Steger hotel, William Wright deliveries, KJ Dunlap merchan...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Little Bighorn Aftermath, 1877  621592657 - Little Bighorn Aftermath, 1877 62159
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven Newspapers discussing all elements of the Little Big Horn Massacre, from Custer's funeral, burial. Of great significance is a NY Trib arti...
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Little Bighorn Battlefield in Postcards  914502658 - Little Bighorn Battlefield in Postcards 91450
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Many of the Little Bighorn scene photos are from the work of L. A. Huffman of Miles City, Montana. A total of 22 photos are Huffmans. There are a tota
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Mining Biography's of Father De Smet (3)  312452659 - Mining Biography's of Father De Smet (3) 31245
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Featuring: Black Robe - Missionary, Explorer, Pioneer by John Upton Terrell 2.) The life of Pierre-Jean De Smet by E. Laveille 1915 3.) Father De S
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Montana Collectables: photos, advertising, cream beer, etc. (17)  1058522660 - Montana Collectables: photos, advertising, cream beer, etc. (17) 105852
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17. Ten photos of the old Army Camp at Slough Creek near Silvertine. Black and white. Kalispell Malt Beer bottle cap, three small round HB McCa
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Sold to d******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Three Montana Copper and Metal Items  1058512661 - Three Montana Copper and Metal Items 105851
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Montana Copper Lettersheet. Unused and ready for you to WOW someone with a letter on it. Everlasting Copper from Montana, Livingston. 9.5 x 6&quo...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w***y for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Three Montana Dairy Products: Bozeman, Livingston, Kalispell  1058432662 - Three Montana Dairy Products: Bozeman, Livingston, Kalispell 105843
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Metal oval tag. 2 x 4.25". To C. A. Robinson. Compliments of Lewiston Creamery. 12 1/2? Rough condition. 2) Glacier Dairy of Kalispell Cream...
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Two Montana Mirrors: Hoyt-Dickinson Piano and Helena Journal  1058442663 - Two Montana Mirrors: Hoyt-Dickinson Piano and Helena Journal 105844
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Hoyt_dickinson, Missoula, Pianos. Great vignette of lady playing the piano with family looking on. Mirror is intact, but bottom has two worn spots.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***6 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Revenue Stamped , Cancelled Checks  614682664 - Revenue Stamped , Cancelled Checks 61468
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice grouping , of revenue stamped, cancelled checks. State National Bank ( 1 piece, 1874..7 pieces, 1875 ), First National Bank ( 6, pieces 1
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Nevada History Books (15)  690682665 - Nevada History Books (15) 69068
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 Nevada History Books. A Kid on the Comstock by Waldorf, Austin and the Reese River Mining District/Nevada's Forgotten Frontier by Abbe, Boomt...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********y for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Austin/Eureka, NV Ephemera  898612666 - Austin/Eureka, NV Ephemera 89861
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Billheads from Eureka Daily and Weekly Sentinel 1881-83, letter to CW Hinchcliff asking for a political favor, Austin and Eureka city street photo pri
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****6 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Acting Governor Orion Clemens Signature on Territorial Bond  1057502667 - Acting Governor Orion Clemens Signature on Territorial Bond 105750
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Orion Clemens signatures are hard to find and desirable. An official document signed as 'acting Governor' is highly desirable. Extra Rare. N...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 2*****l for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Bullion & Exchange Bank Archive (Carson City, Nevada)  601332668 - Bullion & Exchange Bank Archive (Carson City, Nevada) 60133
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1) Six Ormsby County banking licenses issued to the Bullion & Exchange Bank 1889-1898. Five are for one month and the last is for 3 m...
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Nevada $1000 Metnal Disease Building Bonds  1057872669 - Nevada $1000 Metnal Disease Building Bonds 105787
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten. Nevada Hospital for Mental Diseases Building Fund. Signed by Governors Balzaar and Boyle. Earliest number is 38. City: Carson City State
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 170.00 - 220.00
 
 
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Orion Clemens Signed Document for Payment to Ormsby County Sheriff.  1057652670 - Orion Clemens Signed Document for Payment to Ormsby County Sheriff. 105765
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Legal size letter about the relief for D. J. Gasherie, Ormsby County sheriff, for $1902.25m to be taken out of general funds. Signed by Orion Clemens.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to r******c for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Orion Clemens, Secretary of Territory, Signature  1057642671 - Orion Clemens, Secretary of Territory, Signature 105764
Holabird Western Americana Collections
October 1, 1864. (Clemens' last month as Secretary of the Territory.)"Received of HH Rose Territorial Auditor warrant 1821 for $425.00 in p...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 2*****l for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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RARE William H. Claggett (Mark Twain's Sidekick)Signature  1057592672 - RARE William H. Claggett (Mark Twain's Sidekick)Signature 105759
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Warrant for Claggett serving in the second session of the Territorial House in 1862. It is for $280 which Claggett assigns on the back to pa
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 2*****l for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Three Early (two Territorial) Warrant Related Papers  1057672673 - Three Early (two Territorial) Warrant Related Papers 105767
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1-2) Two Territorial Correspondence between P Child (auditor) and JH Kinkead (treasurer). Relating to payment for various warrants. One signed by Kink
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 2*****l for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Three Territorial Official Documents  1057692674 - Three Territorial Official Documents 105769
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) An 1862 Warrant for Smith & Dey signed by Territorial Auditor P Child. For $202.75. Cancelled. Probably for lumber as Dey was involved with a...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 2*****l for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Twenty $500 Highway Bonds  1057822675 - Twenty $500 Highway Bonds 105782
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten of each: 1920 and 1932. Green early 1920 version are all cut cancelled. Governor signatures of Balzaar and Boyle. Nevada highways were not all p
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Warrant to pay Representative Unger for his service in the Last Session of the Territorial Governmen2676 - Warrant to pay Representative Unger for his service in the Last Session of the Territorial Governmen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$140 to AH Unger. Signed by speaker A Simmons and clerk UE Allen. This was the session where the proposed Nevada Constitution was approved that lead t
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Sold to 2*****l for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Warrant for Witness in the Mayfield Murder Trial  1057702677 - Warrant for Witness in the Mayfield Murder Trial 105770
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mr. Blackburn was killed by a Mr. Mayfield on November 18, 1861. On November 28, 1861 the Territorial Legislature offered a reward of $1,000 for the a
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to b******1 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Duck Creek, NV Photos (11)  871572678 - Duck Creek, NV Photos (11) 87157
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 b/w 8x10" photos of "Old Duck Creek Line" City: Duck Creek State: Nevada Date:
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Empire City, NV Letter Collection  898682679 - Empire City, NV Letter Collection 89868
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 12 Empire City, NV short letters, mostly from Smyth & Morris, Mill and Mining Supplies. 1 undated cover City: Empire City State: Nevada...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*********g for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Courthouse Document Box  720182680 - Courthouse Document Box 72018
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This courthouse document box slides in & out of the wall space. Handle is in front of box. This was used at Hamilton Nevada. Hamilton is an aban...
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Early Photographs  814142681 - Early Photographs 81414
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three 5 1/2 x 3 inch, black and white photographs of the Palisade and Southern Pacific Railroad and the Balast Mine in Humboldt County. Possibly taken
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Keokuk Gold & Silver Mining Company Certificate of Incorporation from the Territory of Nevada  105772682 - Keokuk Gold & Silver Mining Company Certificate of Incorporation from the Territory of Nevada 10577
Holabird Western Americana Collections
What a great rarity! The actual Certificate of Incorporation for the Keokuk Gold and Silver Mining Company located in the Reese River District. 2c blu
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Rare Nevada Club Gaming and Branded Items  597452683 - Rare Nevada Club Gaming and Branded Items 59745
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Fitzgerald's Hoard. A rare and large group of Nevada Club items. Small metal hinged box with oval Nevada Club cameo like top applicatio...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Reno Rare Checks (6)  844192684 - Reno Rare Checks (6) 84419
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. 6 checks from 1) Paxton, Curtis & Co., Bankers; 2) The First National Bank payable to Dave McFarland;3) The First National Bank payable to...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i******s for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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University of Nevada $500 Heating Plant Bonds  1057862685 - University of Nevada $500 Heating Plant Bonds 105786
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Total of ten. All signed by Governor Carville, with shiny gold seals, Nevada state seals, and include State Treaurer stamps. City: Reno State: Nevad
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Universtiry of Nevada Gymnasium Building Bonds  1057832686 - Universtiry of Nevada Gymnasium Building Bonds 105783
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty-one Bonds signed by governor Carville. The ‘Old Gym’ as it is known, was completed in 1945. Those of use old enough to remember it, know this 2
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Wood Carved Statue  858082687 - Wood Carved Statue 85808
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Find! "Big Bertha" from the now closed, Comstock Casino, Reno, NV. Carved from wood, hand painted. Has patina, some chipping due to a...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Tonopah NV Check Group of 12  844182688 - Tonopah NV Check Group of 12 84418
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 checks from Tonopah Mining Company; S.R. Moore & Co. in Tonopah, NV, The Nye & Ormsby County Bank, Manhattan, NV; Tonopah and Goldfield R...
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Fire  Lawsuit Booklets / 3 Items.  1096692689 - Fire Lawsuit Booklets / 3 Items. 109669
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have a collection of 3 booklets, regarding case# 6354 for California Supreme Court . It is between the Thos. H. Williams..Plaintiff and the H
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*****b for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Automobile Club of Southern California  Large Enamel Sign from "Unnamed" Nevada Road.  Lida, Big Pin2690 - Automobile Club of Southern California Large Enamel Sign from "Unnamed" Nevada Road. Lida, Big Pin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large white enamel sign, Automobile Club of Southern California with mileage to Lida, Big Pine, Goldfield & Tonopah. Sign used to be on the o...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to a********x.. for (4,500.00 + 990.00BP) = 5,490.00
 
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Early Gould and Curry Stock  793102691 - Early Gould and Curry Stock 79310
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued #61268 to Rehfisch & Co 1897, 100 shares. Signed by President Fisher. In Pass-co fine holder. City: Virginia City State: Nevada Date: ...
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Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Petroliana Service Station Signage - Mobileoil Pegasus Socony-Vacuum Double-Sided Sign and 2 More!  2692 - Petroliana Service Station Signage - Mobileoil Pegasus Socony-Vacuum Double-Sided Sign and 2 More!
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. MobileOil Pegasus "Flying Horse" Socony-Vacuum Porcelain double sided sign, approximately 3 ft x 3ft enamel in cast iron frame without ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to e********h for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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Period Pocket Note with Names of Ophir Mining Claim Locators and others Acquainted with its Story  12693 - Period Pocket Note with Names of Ophir Mining Claim Locators and others Acquainted with its Story 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Names of the locators of the Ophir Mining Company claims Manny Penrod, Patrick McGlaughlin and HTP Comstock." Other acquainted with this curi...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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To Dump Area Original Metal Sign  1083102694 - To Dump Area Original Metal Sign 108310
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Painted tin sign "To Dump Area" This is believed to be the original sign from the Virginia City Dump where more than $2 million dollars i...
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Vintage Theatre Seats made by Heywood Wakefield - Cast Iron hardware  (5) Once sat in by Humphrey Bo2695 - Vintage Theatre Seats made by Heywood Wakefield - Cast Iron hardware (5) Once sat in by Humphrey Bo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five cast iron vintage theatre seats made by Heywood Wakefield from the old Virginia City, Nevada movie theatre located on C Street where Grandma&...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******r for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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Virginia Daily Union Territorial Billhead  1057622696 - Virginia Daily Union Territorial Billhead 105762
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Territorial Virginia Daily Union (1862-1867) Billhead. Underprint on the billhead says Church & Co. In February of 1862 John H Church, SA...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to B*********g for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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1869 Storey County $1,000 Bond  1068092697 - 1869 Storey County $1,000 Bond 106809
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 33, issued in Virginia City in 1869. Spindle cancelled. Signed by DW Balch as president of the Board of County Commissioners of Storey County and
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Piper's Opera House & Other Virginia City Theatre Ephemera  1073842698 - Piper's Opera House & Other Virginia City Theatre Ephemera 107384
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1) Original Piper's Opera House handbill for "The Red Fox" performance on August 4th, 1888. Presented by James M. Ward and C...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Wadsworth Framed Photographs  876612699 - Wadsworth Framed Photographs 87661
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 8x11" b/w photos of early Wadsworth, NV. Con Mill, built in 1903. 1896 Football team in uniforms. Wooden Bridge over Truckee River pre 1907. ...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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