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Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

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

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)

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
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Boca Beer Original Die Cut (113511)2180 - Boca Beer Original Die Cut (113511)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous die cut of a woman drinking that advertises "Boca Bottled Beer" "...made from Superior California Barley so Eagerly sought f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*****r for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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Boca Brewing Company Billheads (113611)2181 - Boca Brewing Company Billheads (113611)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 very rare pictorial billheads. Both issued in 1890 in Boca to the Boca Mill Company for cases of bottled beer. Fancy illustrated logo with vi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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A.B. Stewart Druggist Collection incl. Bodie Check (113425)2182 - A.B. Stewart Druggist Collection incl. Bodie Check (113425)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. 1) Very rare Bodie Bank revenue check, RN-G, April 28, 1879 issued to A.B. Stewart & Co. for $29.98. Signed by M. Mereen. Spindle canc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Bodie Bank Check Signed by Druggist O.P. Willis (113520)2183 - Bodie Bank Check Signed by Druggist O.P. Willis (113520)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare! Dateline is Mammoth City, handwritten over printed Bodie, Cal. Issued to R Henderson for $130. Signed by O.P. Willis. Spindle cancel, folds
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 0.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Reagent Bottle Group (33 bottles) (119455)2184 - Reagent Bottle Group (33 bottles) (119455)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Embossed content labels. Duplications. 4.5" tall. Were used at Bodie. Purchased from the Hawthorne Highschool. 1) Con Acid Hydrochloride (4 d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b**********n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Cyrus Noble Whiskey Pictorial Ad. Cover to Fred Searles (113369)2185 - Cyrus Noble Whiskey Pictorial Ad. Cover to Fred Searles (113369)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pictorial advertising cover for Crown Distilleries Co., San Francisco, Cal. with a color illustration touting Cyrus Noble Whiskey, "the savings...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (95.00 + 20.90BP) = 115.90
 
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Sierra Kidney & Liver Cure Trade Card Plus Other SF Trade Cards (113478)2186 - Sierra Kidney & Liver Cure Trade Card Plus Other SF Trade Cards (113478)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Rare trade card for Sierra Kidney and Liver Cure, manufactured by Sierra Chemical Company in SF. 6 x 4.25" Stains. 2) Trade card f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 0.00BP) = 30.00
 
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The Wasp Newspapers--Full of Wine & Liquor Ads (113592)2187 - The Wasp Newspapers--Full of Wine & Liquor Ads (113592)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. No. 21, 24, and 25, all 1884. Great ads, some pictorial, for: African Stomach Bitters; Lemp's St. Louis Beer; White House Wh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Two San Francisco Soda Works Billheads (113368)2188 - Two San Francisco Soda Works Billheads (113368)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Hermann & Co., Importers of Hops, Corks, Brewers' Stock, Materials for Soda Water Manufacturers, Wine and Liquor Deal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Congress Hall & Congress Springs Ephemera (Mineral Water) (113513)2189 - Congress Hall & Congress Springs Ephemera (Mineral Water) (113513)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Pictorial business card for the Pacific Congress Springs Hotel, WH Stedman, prop. Includes chemical analysis of the Pacific Congress Wate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to l**********4 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Aqua Demi Johns, Wicker Wrapped (2) (121686)2190 - Aqua Demi Johns, Wicker Wrapped (2) (121686)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14” tall one has original cork c1900. Found in Sonora California. Date: Country if not USA: State: California City: Sonora Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 0.00BP) = 40.00
 
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Summit Springs Mineral Water Ephemera (Tahoe Area) (113512)2191 - Summit Springs Mineral Water Ephemera (Tahoe Area) (113512)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) 1877 billhead for the Pacific Ice Company, Jacob Hoehn, Agent, Sacramento. Agency of Summit Mineral Water. Vignette of horse pulling an i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
 
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Truckee Soda Works Broadside (113358)2192 - Truckee Soda Works Broadside (113358)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$1.00 Per Dozen / Will Be Charged For All / Soda Bottle Short in this Case / Unless the Stoppers are Saved. / Chas. Thomas,---Truckee Soda Works. Blac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to S***u for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Truckee Wells Fargo Receipt from Curless (Truckee Druggist) (113519)2193 - Truckee Wells Fargo Receipt from Curless (Truckee Druggist) (113519)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare. Dateline Truckee, Nov. 27th, 1872. Received of Dr. Curless a package of $150 sent to Justin Gates of Sacramento. Signed by Dooly. 3.25 x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*********g for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Apothecary Window Counter Piece (119973)2194 - Apothecary Window Counter Piece (119973)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a magnificent reproduction of an 1880's apothecary cabinet, modeled in every detail after one found in Zanesville, Ohio in the early 192...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,300.00 | Estimate : 2,600.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Van Bergen Gold Dust (Horse) Whiskey, Aqua, whittled (121660)2195 - Van Bergen Gold Dust (Horse) Whiskey, Aqua, whittled (121660)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The famous Van Bergen Gold Dust whiskey in aqua, applied top, light whittle, long air bubbles, intact. This bottle is one of the true "gems&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to a********i.. for (2,000.00 + 500.00BP) = 2,500.00
 
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Glass Works Ephemera (113510)2196 - Glass Works Ephemera (113510)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Pictorial letterhead and price-list for the Standard Glass Company, a Marion, Indiana-based glass works. "Manufacturers of High Gr...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Advertising Sign – Rare J.H. Cutter Whiskey (120917)2197 - Advertising Sign – Rare J.H. Cutter Whiskey (120917)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a clear glass etched advertising sign for J.H Cutter Whiskey. It measures 12"x 7" with frosted lettering. There is a repaired crac...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M*********n for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Crock Jar by Edmands (121149)2198 - Crock Jar by Edmands (121149)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an Edmands & Company four gallon crock jar. This piece measures 15"x 10" and has a cobalt blue hand painted bird on the front....
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Aurora Drug Store Prescription Slip (113394)2199 - Aurora Drug Store Prescription Slip (113394)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aurora Drug Store, Owen H. Bott, Prescription Druggist. Prescription issued July 5, 1916 from John C. Kitchen, MD, Mina, Nevada. 3. 5x 5.5" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********e for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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