Auction Details
We sincerely hope everyone is enjoying their summer!
This auction marks the best material we've offered in a hot August sale in many years. The variety is outstanding, as is the quality of goods offered.
A glimpse at the many categories: Native American turquoise and silver jewelry, including the best squash blossom necklace we've ever seen, baskets, Kachinas, and rugs; California token collection; Fauver American and foreign counters and tokens; rare whiskey bottles; Masonic California token; beautiful drugstore carved wood frontispiece; Nevada rare documents; major pinback collection; baseball and boxing collectibles; gold specimens including some from the Goodshaw Mine at Bodie; American and foreign medals; Victorian furniture; fantastic array of western Art; original Buffalo Bill/Pawnee Bill posters; Large ore cars and incline cars from a major Nevada City mine; Dynamite and candle boxes; American souvenir plate collection (c1900-1920); music collectibles; toys and toy trains; postcard collections, directories, maps; railroad pass collection and references; antique firearms; badges; mining & railroad stocks; US coins; token dies; a rockshop section, mining artifacts and much more.
There is truly something for everybody!
Don't forget us when its time to sell. We average about 5000 registered bidders per sale, probably the most in America for an Americana sale! With buyers all over the globe, we get to everybody. We are always after great collections! ~Fred Holabird~
Auction Schedule
Day 1, August 27th, 2020:
Art (1001-1093)
Native Americana (1094-1325)
General Americana Part I (1326-1595)
Sports (1596-1604)
Toys (1605-1651)
Day 2, August 28th, 2020:
Philatelic - Postal History (2000-2087)
General Americana Part II (2088-2599)
Firearms & Weapons(2600-2624)
Day 3, August 29th, 2020:
Stocks & Bonds (3000-3125)
Numismatics (3126-3416)
Tokens (3417-3634)
Day 4, August 30th, 2020:
Minerals (4000-4042)
Mining (4043-4320)
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART I (4321-4611)
Day 5, August 31st, 2020:
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART II (5000-5641)
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3223Four Round Tuit Token Dies (100088)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Get those projects finished when you get A ROUND TUIT -- not just one but FOUR times as often with this set of four 34 and 37mm TUIT dies. One even sa
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
3224FREE and Discount Offer Dies (8) (100129)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Such a deal we have for you with these eight 37mm token dies: First Gallon Free at Enco; One Steak Knife FREE at Enco (2 of these); Free Copy of the S
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
3225Here, Hold My Beer -- Dies (100126)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four 34 - 37mm token dies with beer-related designs: Genesee Beer logo; Hofbrau Haus Oktoberfest, Cleveland; Vancouver Oktoberfest. After buying these
Estimate : 75.00 - 250.00
Sold to A******S for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
3226Holabird's Holiday Holi-dies (6) (100124)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six 37mm token dies to celebrate festive holidays: Christmas at Holmes with a jolly image of Santa; Merry Christmas with a detailed Christmas Tree and
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
3227Key Fob Dies (6) (100102)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of six key fob dies from various organizations: Consumer Action Center; South Charter Alarm; Washington County Sheriff's Re...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
3228Kings and the Kingly Dies (10) (100128)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of 37mm token dies with kingly images, whether explicitly labeled or by appearance: Grela's 25th Birthday, 1972, with an im...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 250.00
3229Law Enforcement Die Collection (9) (100092)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight 32-37mm dies with a law enforcement theme. Included are three with local phone numbers for police, emergency, and crime reporting; Fraternal Ord
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
3230Marine Corps and Other Military Dies (4) (100093)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains two 37mm token dies with the US Marine Corps insignia and two other dies: Military Order of Cooties 1969 PT 15, and Puget Sound Nava
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
3231Mining and Petroleum Dies (4) (100122)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four 30 - 37mm token dies in the Mining and Petroleum theme: B.C. Douglass Metal Detectors, Salinas, Calif.; Crossed Pick and Shovel with Dollar Sign
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to J*******2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
3232Misc. Coin-Related Token Dies (3) (100110)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three 34mm token dies: Bicentennial Coin No. 201; Commander Thrift, Planetary Coins; and Bonus Coin - Valid While Supplies Last.
Date:
Country if n
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
3233Nametag Dies (27) (100130)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a set of 10 oval nametag dies (obverses) and 17 blank dies (reverses), all approximately 40 x 20mm. Some of the blank reverses have been dippe
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
3234Political Campaign Token Dies (4) (100112)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four 37mm token dies: Good Luck from your county Judge and the 32 Members of Quarterly County Court; Peace on Earth - Mayor Cecil Bradbury 1984-1985;
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*****r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
3235School and Collegiate Dies (4) (100086)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four 36mm token dies with school-related themes: Hand In and Idea; Be Cool Stay In School; 1978 C-I High School All Class Reunion; and October 1978 Fo
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
3236Spinner Token Dies (3) (100113)Holabird Western Americana Collections
These three dies were used to make the obverse of a spinning token. The reverse dies (not included) would have produced a centered nub which would all
Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
3237State Park Encased Cent Dies (3) (100136)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of three horseshoe-shaped penny encasement dies that made souvenirs for various state parks: Carter Cave State Park, Olive Hills,
Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
3238This and That Die Collection (6) (100134)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six 37mm token dies: New Orleans International Association of Personnel in Employment Security, 1972; The Golden Horse & Producer of World Champ...
Estimate : 30.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
3239Three "Good For" Dies (100083)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three 36mm token dies with "Good For" something offers. Good for one free drink at Windjammer Lounge, Good for one free drink at Skillman ...
Estimate : 25.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
3240Truck Coming and Going Dies (2) (100107)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two 37mm token dies, with the front of the tractor on one and the rear of the trailer on the other die. Heavy-Duty Distribution and Kona Communication
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
3241Tutor Coin Dies for Las Vegas Style Games (5) (100121)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five 37mm token dies offering gaming strategy for casino games: Baccarat Tutor; Dice Jargon; Field Bets; Jai Alai; and Keno games. You can always plac
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
3242Variety Lot of Business Dies (6) (100101)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a collection of six 34 to 45mm token dies for a variety of businesses: $5 Cash Value Beverages Only from PC Treasures, Inc.; L.A.X. Adult Bout
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
3246Shasta Gold Deposits at the San Francisco Mint (113629)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Includes two sets of documents that represent deposits of Shasta gold dust at the San Francisco Mint. Two Memorandum of Gold Bullion, 1874 a
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
3247Carson City Savings Bank Revenue Check Paid in Silver (113517)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carson City Savings Bank (stamped The Merchants Exchange Bank, San Francisco) check, RN-D, 1876, stamped "SILVER" bottom left. Signed by G...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********p for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
3250Harpers Monthly w/Currency Article (120895)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a bound collection of Harper's Magazine, with anarticle and illustration of what could be the earliest of the paper currencies issued du...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*****0 for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
3251Trommner 500-Ounce Bullion Scale, Philadelphia Mint (82912)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very fine 500 troy ounce bullion scale made by Trommner of Philadelphia for the US Mint. SN 10-57-13, CAD 084500, Model 751. Blue paint on base as
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to j****G for (1,900.00 + 475.00BP) = 2,375.00
3252Midwinter Exposition So Called Dime (121372)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Midwinter Exposition / (pictorial building) ; Rev.: Liberty Head. Br. rd,. 18 mm.
Date: 1894
Country if not USA:
State: California
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to J*******2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
3253PPIE Arbetet Adlar Medal (100341)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze, 50 mm. Salvatore Falcone Collection.
Date: 1915
Country if not USA:
State: California
City: San Francisco
Provenance: Salvatore Falcon
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h********e.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
3254Roman Revival Olympic Club Theatre Token (121429)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Augustus and Livia / (portrait) / Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Schroeder; Rev.: Roman Revival / by / The Olympic Club / April XXVII - XXII / MDCCCLXXX...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****5 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
3255San Francisco Asian Counters (119887)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight painted counters: two each:50 (red); 100 (green); 500 (black); 1000 (gold). Also a weathered token from Millers Whist Parlor. Ex. Fauver
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****5 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
3255aGaming Counters Essay by Fred HolabirdHolabird Western Americana Collections
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Start Price : 0.00 | Estimate : 0.00 - 20.00
3256Native Sons Medal (108129)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Souvenir / Native Sons / Celebration / Stockton / Sep.8th, 9th & 10th / 1896; Rev.: Eureka (California State Seal). Bronze, 34 mm. Rare.
...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
3257California Mission Medal Collection (121347)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 bronze medals from California Missions. Three have the story of the mission: Mission San Juan Capistrano, Mission San Rafael, Mission San A
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to W********y.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
3258So-Called Dime Collection (119876)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven different dime sized medal: 1) Mid Winter Exposition (holed)(1894); 2) 1900 San Francisco 50th Anniversary; 3) 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to J*******2 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
3259Colorado Springs Silver Golf Medal (121403)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Colorado Springs Golf Club / (charging ram) / Colorado Springs Colorado; Rev.: engraved: E. Julbrich. Silver, rd., 38 mm.
Date:
Country if n
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****5 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
3260Carnival & Peace Jubilee So Called Dime (121370)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Denver Carnival / Oct. 4-6 / 1898 / & Peace Jubilee; Rev.: pictorial two miners. Br., rd., 18 mm.
Date: 1898
Country if not USA:
Sta...
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to W********y.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
3261Denver Carnival & Peace Jubilee Token (119877)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Obv.: Denver Carnival / Oct.4-6 / (pictorial dragon) / 1898 / & Peace Jubilee; Rev.: pictorial of two miners. Rd., br., 18 mm, holed.
D...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****4 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
3262Denver Hanging Medals (121401)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: Cot. 20th, 1919 Thomas Wilde Founder of the I.O.O.F.; Frank J. Kunde; 1949 M. L. Foss 50th Anniversary. All holed for suspension.
Date:
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to W********y.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
3263Denver Masonic Temple Unlisted So Called Dollar (121402)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Denver Colorado / (pictorial) / Masonic Temple / August 6-13, 1892; Rev.: Twenty Fifth Triennial Conclave Knights Templar / (insignia) / 5892.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*****E for (20.00 + 3.50BP) = 23.50
3264Mountain Plain Festival Black Hills of South Dakota Medal (121404)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Greeting / Black Hills, S.D. / To / Festival / Mountain Plain / Oct. 1, 1901 / Denver, Col.; Rev.: The Richest / Black Hills / 100 Miles Square
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to W********y.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
3265Connecticut So Called Dimes (121371)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1901, Yale College New Haven; 1906 Meriden Centennial Celebration; 1908 Hartford Dedication of Bridge (With eagle attachment). All rd.,
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to J*******2 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
3266American University Medal (100344)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Lincoln Hall / (pictorial bust of Lincoln) / With Malice Toward None, With Charity For All; Rev.: The American University / Incorporated May 28,
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to J*******2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
3267Georgia So Called Dimes (121373)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1895 Cotton States Exposition, Atlanta, Liberty Bell reverse; 1898 10th Georgia Chautaqua / Albany, Liberty Head reverse. Br. rd., 18 mm,
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to J*******2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
3268International Monetary Conference FDR Medal (121341)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Franklin Delano Roosevelt / (portrait) / 1882 - 1945; Rev.: International Monetary Conference / Savannah, / GA / Mar. 8-22, 1946. Br., rd., 3
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*******x for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
3269Century of Progress Medal Collection (121398)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve pieces from the 1933-4 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. Wooden, silver, bronze and brass.
Date: 1933
Country if not USA:
S
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******e for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
3270Chicago Illinois So Called Dimes (121374)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: 1898 Chicago Peace Jubilee, McKinley Arch reverse; 1899 Laying of the Cornerstone / Post Office / October 9th, 1899, Wm. McKinley rever
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******x for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50