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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660Las Vegas Church B&W Photo Post CardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. This group from circa 1940 features two different churches (2) and a Traveler's Hotel card, all in very good condition. City: L
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*****l for 59.75
661Las Vegas Court House B&W Photo Post Card TrioHolabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage court house and post office cards, one published by Wilson Drug Co. This specific card is older, and the photo is somewhat faded. The other tw
Start Price : 62.50 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
662Las Vegas Hotel Overland B&W Photo Post CardHolabird Western Americana Collections
Shot of the famous old "Hotel Overland" from the street, probably from the 1920's or '30's. Some fading, but clear focus. Ci...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*****l for 59.75
663Stewart Ranch Las Vegas Post CardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3: early Stewart Ranch photo post cards, showing burros on the ranch, and a colorized Ranch house card. All are in very good condition.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
664Boulder Dam StereoviewsHolabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of 2 stereoviews overlooking the Boulder Dam, which is known today as the Hoover Dam. 1) A view of the dam with different signs to denot
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
665Goldfield, Nevada Constable Badge, c. 1901Holabird Western Americana Collections
This badge belonged to Henry Overbury, Goldfield Constable 1901-1904. Measures 2 1/2" in diameter. Good Condition City: Goldfield
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to L*****1 for 388.38
666Rare Lida, Nevada Check 1873Holabird Western Americana Collections
Date: April 22nd, 1873. Hiskey & Walker. Drawn on Parker, Wattson, & Co. Pay $325 to M. Duratte. Endorsed and cancelled (@ Independence) on ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*****l for 328.63
667Herald Newspapers, Aurora, Nevada, 1879-1882Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 50 papers. "Esmeralda Has Yielded Up Her Millions And Has Billions Left For Honest Toil" printed below masthead, datelined &qu...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*****l for 203.15
668Eureka, Nevada BroadsideHolabird Western Americana Collections
P. H. Hjul on South Main Street in Eureka posted this Holiday broadside for Hjul's Bazaar. Large tear on bottom right. 12" x 8". Cit...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
669Eureka, Nevada, A Hague 1881 Geological MapHolabird Western Americana Collections
USGS 1881 geological map of the Eureka District by Arnold Hague. F. A. Clark was the topographer. Bright, colorful, and in excellent condition. 15 1/2
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******t for 59.75
670Winnemucca, Nevada school roll down mapsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Early pull-down rolled school map on cloth, which we believe was used in Winnemucca. Maps all mounted in wooden frame, hooks for hanging piece still a
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to L*****1 for 627.38
671Rawhide Telegraph and Telephone stock certificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Very early number signed on June 5, 1909 for 2,000 shares by Fred to his brother Charles. The Grutt's were major players in the development of R...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********e for 358.50
672Beatty Bank and Trust Collection, RhyoliteHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Check for M. N. Van Fleet. With the famous green bullfrog vignette. Rhyolite. Signed by Grigsby. Grigsby was the town doctor! 2) Rhyolite check. 19
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*****l for 59.75
673Tonopah. Mizpah Hotel Silver Platter CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Silver plate cover, engraved “Mizpah”, from the famous Mizpah Hotel, circa 1910. 12 x 8.5 x 6.5”. This showy piece does not have the platter base. Fro
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n.. for 346.55
674Rare Tonopah Embossed Bottle PartsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Parts from three rare Tonopah bottles that date prior to 1905. Face and lower back of a clear Washington Bar, Coleman & Granger, Tonopah, Nevada...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for 131.45
677Nevada Appeal Wood Type Set (c1920s)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wonderful collection of Nevada printing history. Set of 145 pieces. This wood type set was originally used by the Nevada Appeal in Carson City for the
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
678Two Nevada State Surveyor General Reports, 1883 and 1895Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Two great resources for lovers of Nevada history. 1) 1883. Report of Surveyor General and State Land Register of the State of Nevada for the
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
679Rare Virginia City Premiere ribbonHolabird Western Americana Collections
Never before seen by Fred Holabird! Ribbon has black script on yellow material. Virginia City Premiere / Nevada Celebrates Virginia City and Reno / Ma
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p******6 for 89.63