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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

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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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Ohio & Mississippi Railway Annual Passes (113464)2479 - Ohio & Mississippi Railway Annual Passes (113464)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Issued in 1883 and 1890, two different designs. Green cardstock (1883) and pink cardstock (1890). Some soiling. The Ohio and Mississippi Rai
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to C*****r for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Five Ohio Railroad Annual Passes (113467)2480 - Five Ohio Railroad Annual Passes (113467)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5, from four different lines. Includes: The Valley Railway Co. (1888); Lake Erie & Western Railroad (1912); Grand Rapids & Indiana Ra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Scioto Valley Railway Annual Passes (113451)2481 - Scioto Valley Railway Annual Passes (113451)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two early passes. 1) No. 1452, issued in 1879 to Jas. E. Wright. Signed by supt. JB Peters. Reverse blank. Blue font and nice underprint. 2) No
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Oregon Short Line Railroad Annual Passes (113447)2482 - Oregon Short Line Railroad Annual Passes (113447)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. "Oregon Short Line, Southern Pacific east of Sparks, Union Pacific west of Green River." Issued in 1905 and 1911, blue and tan c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Oregon Short Line Railroad Co. Locomotive Fireman Cap Badge (113417)2483 - Oregon Short Line Railroad Co. Locomotive Fireman Cap Badge (113417)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
O.S.L.R.R. Co Approx. 3.5 x 1" No hallmark. Excellent condition. The Oregon Short Line Railroad operated in Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Montana and O...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company Brakeman Cap Badge (113403)2484 - Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company Brakeman Cap Badge (113403)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
O-W.R. & N. No hallmark."1705" written in black marker on reverse. Wear to reverse. Approx. 3.5 x 1" The Oregon Railroad and Navi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******8 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company Conductor Cap Badge (113404)2485 - Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company Conductor Cap Badge (113404)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
O-W.R. & N. No hallmark."1903" written in black marker on reverse. Wear to reverse and front edges. Approx. 3.5 x 1" The Oregon R...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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Shamokin Valley Railroad (SVRR) Conductor Cap Badge (113413)2486 - Shamokin Valley Railroad (SVRR) Conductor Cap Badge (113413)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
S.V.R.R. 3. Approx. 3 x 1.25" No hallmark. Wear to front. The Shamokin Valley Railroad (reporting mark SVRR) is a short line railroad that oper...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Porter Steam Locomotives Catalog (122241)2487 - Porter Steam Locomotives Catalog (122241)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
H. K. Porter Company. Pittsburg, PA. 8.5 x 11". 68 pages. Spiral bound. Fair condition. Date: 1942 Country if not USA: State: Pennsylvani...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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El Paso Union Passenger Depot Cap Badge (113422)2488 - El Paso Union Passenger Depot Cap Badge (113422)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 17. No hallmark. Approx. 3.5 x 1.5" The El Paso Union Depot is now an Amtrak train station in El Paso, Texas, served by the Texas Eagle an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Various Houston Railroad Passes (113436)2489 - Various Houston Railroad Passes (113436)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1) Houston & Texas Central Railroad. Two passes: 1894 (nice design) and 1905. Both are cardstock in very good condition. 2) Houston, E...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Texas & Pacific Railway Brakeman Cap Badge (113406)2490 - Texas & Pacific Railway Brakeman Cap Badge (113406)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 4 x 1.25" Red and black enamel in very good condition. No hallmark. Created by federal charter in 1871 with the purpose of building a s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Five Texas Railroad Annual Passes (113460)2491 - Five Texas Railroad Annual Passes (113460)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5, three different lines. 1) Texas & Pacific Railway Company. Two passes, issued in 1889 (between Marshall and New Orleans) and 1923. Soi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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International & Great Northern Railroad Company Annual Passes (113439)2492 - International & Great Northern Railroad Company Annual Passes (113439)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Issued in 1890, 1908, and 1917. The 1908 pass has raised color vignettes of American and Mexican flags. Three passes in good to excellent co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Texas Railroad Passes from Two Lines (113459)2493 - Texas Railroad Passes from Two Lines (113459)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 passes. 1) Texas Midland Railroad. Three passes issued in 1906, 1918, and 1922. Two signed by the railroad president. Incorporated in 1892,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Vermont Central Railroad Annual Pass (113454)2494 - Vermont Central Railroad Annual Pass (113454)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 1062, issued for 1873 to WW Walker, Chief Engineer for Burlington Cedar Rapids & Minn. Railway. Printed signature of president J. Gregory Sm...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Richmond & York River Railroad & Connecting Steamers Pass (113461)2495 - Richmond & York River Railroad & Connecting Steamers Pass (113461)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 330, issued to SD Tuthill, supt. of Chicago & SW Railway. Signed by supt. HF Douglass. Some soiling. 2.25 x 3.5" Inc. in 1853. Operated...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Washington & Oregon Railroad Passes (113456)2496 - Washington & Oregon Railroad Passes (113456)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 passes, three different railroads. 1) Spokane & Inland Empire Railroad Company. Issued in 1912 to B.L. Sperry. 2) Oregon Pacific & ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Canadian Pacific Express Cap Badge (113424)2497 - Canadian Pacific Express Cap Badge (113424)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 1659. Attractive brass badge with a beaver on the top! Hallmarked "J.R. Gaunt / Montreal" Approx. 5 x 2.25" Excellent condition. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******8 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Annual Passes (113445)2498 - Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Annual Passes (113445)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. "Santa Fe Route" Issued in 1890, 1893,1912. 1925, and 1935. Fair to very good condition. Chartered on February 11, 1859, to join...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R****7 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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