Great American Treasure Hunt

Auction Details

Holabird’s Western Americana Collections Presents
The Great American Treasure Hunt
Western Americana & Numismatic Auction

PREVIEW
HWAC Office
3555 Airway Drive
Reno, NV 89511
Friday - September 12 - 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

Sessions 1 & 2
LIVE AUCTION
Saturday, September 13, 2014 & Sunday, September 14, 2014
Starting Time: 9am PST, both days

Session 3
ABSENTEE AUCTION
Internet or phone bidding only.
Sept 15, 2014
Starting time: 9am monday

LOT PICKUP
Tuesday through Friday after the sale,
normal office hours or by appointment

AUCTION LOCATION
HWAC Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
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All items sold for their collectible value only; They have no securites whatsoever.
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Chinese Gambling Broadside580Chinese Gambling Broadside
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Chinese Gambling poster, all in typical characters on a terra cotta red background. Measures 21.5" x 14.5". City: County:
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m********e for 746.88
Fifty Years of Oddfellowship book (1899)581Fifty Years of Oddfellowship book (1899)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not only a great resource book on the Oddfellows, but contains many biographies of officers throughout California: each with a picture. Many ladies ar
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*****b for 77.68
Gold Rush era US Mail and passenger service via the Panama Railroad582Gold Rush era US Mail and passenger service via the Panama Railroad
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This was an old established line from the East Coast to California. Service was entirely by STEAM: Atlantic Mail Steamship service to the Panama Railr
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to a****a for 478.00
Southern California and Arizona photo album583Southern California and Arizona photo album
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes photos of Indian ruins, Mesa Verde, Rio Grande colored railroad bridge, colored smelter, and lots of family. Album in rough shape but picture
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to L*****1 for 83.65
The Central Gold Region, Gilpin, 1860584The Central Gold Region, Gilpin, 1860
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gilpin, William; The Central Gold Region, the grain, pastoral and gold regions of North America with some views of its physical geography; and observa
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to 3****m for 507.88
Early View of Georgetown, CO Cabinet Card585Early View of Georgetown, CO Cabinet Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1885. No. 1814. “Georgetown from Green Lake Road.” Cabinet card measures 4 1/2” x 7”, with high to medium contrast—suffers from minor yellowing, an
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Georgetown, CO Stereoview586Georgetown, CO Stereoview
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1880s. Stereoview No. 4401. “Georgetown, Col. U.S.A.” Measures 7” x 3 ½.” Nice view of town and busy street from above. Carriage and horse b...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Georgetown, CO Clear Creek Canon Stereoview587Georgetown, CO Clear Creek Canon Stereoview
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1884 . Stereoview 1720. Georgetown. Side: Clear Creek Series. Photographed by W.H. Jackson & Co., Denver, Colorado. Impressive view from high...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Vista Over Georgetown, CO Stereoview588Vista Over Georgetown, CO Stereoview
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1880. No. 1717. William H. Jackson’s Clear Creek Series makes its way to Georgetown. Stereograph measures 7”x4”, medium contrast—suffers from some
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Silver Plume and Mines, CO, Cabinet Card, c. 1885589Silver Plume and Mines, CO, Cabinet Card, c. 1885
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning view in this cabinet card titled "Silver Plume and Mines, Colo." Image shows mining camp nestled at the bottom of Front Range. Mi...
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to T*********t for 507.88
Colorado Photos by George A. Grant590Colorado Photos by George A. Grant
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 black/white photographs: 8 are 11 x 14” size and 2 are 7 x 11” size. These are gorgeous photos of the Georgetown and Cripple Creek areas of
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Brown Palace Hotel tag AND key591Brown Palace Hotel tag AND key
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 1. It is the second-oldest operating of Denver and is one of the first atrium-style hotels ever built. It was built in 1892 of sandstone and re
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for 687.13
1921 Colorado General Assembly5921921 Colorado General Assembly
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original photographic mosaic of the members of Colorado's 23rd General Assembly, the State House of Representatives in 1921. The oval portraits ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*****8 for 65.73
Denver Photobook593Denver Photobook
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Frank Thayer. #368 of 1000 copies. Fabulous photo essay of Denver, 1902, shot by Fred Stevens. "Delux Edition." No index, no table of cont...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********n.. for 203.15
Denver. A souvenir of the Denver Times Book594Denver. A souvenir of the Denver Times Book
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large illustrated book by the Denver Times, celebrating Denver and its history. Filled with photos, maps, lithos and portraits, this 104 page volume c
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for 227.05
Colorado Springs 1882 Map595Colorado Springs 1882 Map
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Birds-eye view of Colorado Springs from 1882, from Beck & Pauli Lithographers, Milwaukee. Published by J.J. Stone, Madison, WI. Measures 17"...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to L*****1 for 4,063.00
Manitou Stereoview596Manitou Stereoview
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manitou Springs became famous for its springs that are believed to have healing powers. When it was discovered in the early 1870s, the area was design
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to d******2 for 119.50
Canon City, Colorado promotional booklet597Canon City, Colorado promotional booklet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chalk full of pictures: scenic highways, industry, churches, Soda and Iron Springs, depots, ranching, jail, fire station, banks, hotels, hospitals, sc
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to L*****1 for 227.05
Black Hawk, CO Stereoview598Black Hawk, CO Stereoview
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1875. Nice view. Stereograph measures 7x4", high contrast, and the focus is sharp. The storefront signs read clearly. Photographer, Josep...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to T*********t for 1,045.63
Black Hawk, CO Union Pacific Railroad Stereoview599Black Hawk, CO Union Pacific Railroad Stereoview
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1884. No. 1975. “Black Hawk, Colorado, From the East.” Measures 7" x 4." Medium contrast and focus is sharp. In good condition with li...
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to r******8 for 478.00