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)

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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Scrapers, Awls, Blades, Set 4  (52767)2329 - Scrapers, Awls, Blades, Set 4 (52767)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scrapers, awls, blades, set 4, includes: jasper, silicified rhyolite, obsidian, moss agate, chalcedony, rose agate, chert, etc. Over 60 pieces. Nicely
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Insurance Ledgers / Norwich & Royal Insurance /  2 Items.  (100254)2330 - Insurance Ledgers / Norwich & Royal Insurance / 2 Items. (100254)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have two giant , old style insurance ledgers, 16 3/4" tall x 12" in size. Item # 1 of 2: The Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to R*****s for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Marriage Certificate From 1859  (121144)2331 - Marriage Certificate From 1859 (121144)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A marriage certificate from a wedding in Salem, Indiana for one John Hollingsworth to Emaline Eliza Weir. The document is pictorial and signed by a Re
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Missionary Packet, Morning Star Certificate/Receipt  (105754)2332 - Missionary Packet, Morning Star Certificate/Receipt (105754)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an unusual and interesting receipt. It is pictorial with a sailing ship. "Surely the Isles shall wait for me." Is. 60.9. One share...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Montana Dairy Collectibles: Bozeman, Livingston, Kalispell  (105843)2333 - Montana Dairy Collectibles: Bozeman, Livingston, Kalispell (105843)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Metal oval tag. 2 x 4.25". To C. A. Robinson. Compliments of Lewiston Creamery. 12 1/2? Rough condition. 2) Glacier Dairy of Kalispell Cream...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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F. Johnson Dry Goods Advertising Scrip  (101759)2334 - F. Johnson Dry Goods Advertising Scrip (101759)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Currency size bill serial number 37963 for "3" Obv.: The United States / F. Johnson's / Where you will get more/ Dry Gods, Carpets, M...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Carson Check Group (4)  (113550)2335 - Carson Check Group (4) (113550)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. 1) Carson & Colorado Railroad paycheck, 1887, dateline Moundhouse, for wages of a trackman. 2) Carson & Tahoe Lumber &am...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Carson City Die Cut -  Extremely Rare!  (113481)2336 - Carson City Die Cut - Extremely Rare! (113481)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Die cut for Bell, Edwards & Co., Grocers, Carson, Nevada. Shows 6 well-dressed children walking through the snow. Measures approx. 7 x 10" ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b******2 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Barley Creek Sign  (121731)2337 - Barley Creek Sign (121731)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sign for Barley Creek in tin. The creek is located in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and is a fishing and hiking area today. It is 49.1 miles fr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Humboldt County Notary Public Appointment with a Gold and Silver Seal!  (105763)2338 - Humboldt County Notary Public Appointment with a Gold and Silver Seal! (105763)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Official document appointing WS Bonnifield as Notary Public. Attested to by county recorder JS Bonnifield. Fabulous Gold and Green attached seal from
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to s******6 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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