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Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

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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A Trio of Nevada Railroad Books (121290)2428 - A Trio of Nevada Railroad Books (121290)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Valuable as these volumes are in relation to railroad operations in Nevada and California, their usefulness as authoritative reference sources embrace
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****r for 61.00
 
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The Official Railway Equipment Register 1947-62 (120909)2429 - The Official Railway Equipment Register 1947-62 (120909)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four volumes of the Official Railway Equipment Register. Years included are 1942, 1947, 1954 and 1962. If you're planning to build your own rail...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for 79.30
 
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Railway Pins / " Pictorial " / 5 Items. (105362)2430 - Railway Pins / " Pictorial " / 5 Items. (105362)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item # 1 of 5: Embossed : Div.477 ( au ) / Motif : Red railway car / Oct. ' 09 ( ad ) //. 1 1/2"" in diameter, cream colored with bl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*****r for 81.25
 
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American Flyer Model Locomotives & Rolling Stock (120855)2431 - American Flyer Model Locomotives & Rolling Stock (120855)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot consists of three American Flyer "S" locomotives. Included are Engine #283 2-6-2, Engine #307, 4-4-2 and Engine 314 AW 4-6-2....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to A******S for 162.50
 
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Books on Logging Railroads (121285)2432 - Books on Logging Railroads (121285)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of eight books dealing with logging railroads, including The Sugar Pine Railway, Redwood Railways, Western Pacific Locomotives & Cars, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****r for 73.20
 
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Classic Trains Book Collection (121554)2433 - Classic Trains Book Collection (121554)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of eight books on Classic Trains: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Steam & Rail by Garrett and Wade-Matthews 1998; Modern Railw...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 50.00
 
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Poor's and Moody's Manual Consolidated 1921, 2 Volumes (52219)2434 - Poor's and Moody's Manual Consolidated 1921, 2 Volumes (52219)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Volumes 1 and 2. Vol1 1835pp, Vol 2 2016pp. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to D*****6 for 93.75
 
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Railroad Books & More (121270)2435 - Railroad Books & More (121270)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A series of railroad themed books, a DVD, wristwatch, wind chime and more. Books include "The American Freight Train," "Steam Locomot...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Railroad Books on Nevada, SP & Santa Fe (121286)2436 - Railroad Books on Nevada, SP & Santa Fe (121286)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four books all about various railroads in the western United States. Books include "Santa Fe Route to the Pacific, " The History of the So...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********n.. for 31.25
 
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Railroad Crossbuck Sign (121278)2437 - Railroad Crossbuck Sign (121278)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a cross buck metal railroad sign. It's made of metal, no reflectors and measures 48"x 9" and is in used condition. It's b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 225.00
Sold to b***p for 150.00
 
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Rare 19th Century Makeup/Train Case (121750)2438 - Rare 19th Century Makeup/Train Case (121750)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare and vintage train/makeup case, complete with makeup bottles and jars adorned with cloissonne' and blue lapis tops. Leather covered case ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Rock Island Arsenal Working Pass (108830)2439 - Rock Island Arsenal Working Pass (108830)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: W / P / RIA; Rev.: No 1581 / 1882; Br., rd., 40 mm. Rare. Date: 1882 Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*****s for 68.75
 
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Train Lovers Photo Albums & DVD's (121595)2440 - Train Lovers Photo Albums & DVD's (121595)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An incredible array of material for any train lover. There are five photo albums full of photos showing everything railroad. Photos range from model r
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Phoenix Street Railway Conductor Cap Badge (113420)2441 - Phoenix Street Railway Conductor Cap Badge (113420)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 12. Street Ry. City of Phoenix. Hallmark on reverse: "Heeren Bros. Co. / W.C. / Patented / Pittsburg, PA." 4.25 x 1.75" Moderate ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to R****7 for 281.25
 
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Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Co. Annual Pass (113432)2442 - Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Co. Annual Pass (113432)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 19, issued for 1918 to TC Peck, General Passenger Agent for the Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad. Printed and live signatures of CT Bliss, V...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 237.50
 
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San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Co. Annual Passes (113442)2443 - San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Co. Annual Passes (113442)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Issued in 1911 (two different) and 1913. All printed on cardstock. Two issued to AG Wild, AT&SF Ry. One is a 1911 Limited Pass for tra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to r******8 for 375.00
 
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San Diego Street Car Company Conductor Cap Badge (113423)2444 - San Diego Street Car Company Conductor Cap Badge (113423)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
S. D. St. C. Co. No. 33. No hallmark. Approx. 3 x 1.25" Wear to reverse. The San Diego Streetcar Company launched the city's first public ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to p**********k for 170.80
 
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Yosemite Valley Railroad Company Annual Pass (113440)2445 - Yosemite Valley Railroad Company Annual Pass (113440)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 275, issued for 1916 to T.C. Peck, General Passenger Agent for SPLA&SL Ry. Printed signature of the general manager. Signed on the reverse. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for 312.50
 
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Sierra Railway Company of California Annual Pass (113441)2446 - Sierra Railway Company of California Annual Pass (113441)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 29, issued for 1905 to Mrs. WC Potts, signed on the reverse. Printed on blue cardstock. Very good condition. Founded in 1897 to connect the Califo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for 281.25
 
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Midland Terminal Railway Annual Passes (113472)2447 - Midland Terminal Railway Annual Passes (113472)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different passes for this Colorado railroad operating between Divide and Cripple Creek. Issued in 1914, 1925, and 1935. The 1914 pass says ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for 406.25
 
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