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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Letter From 1860's  (119971)2359 - Letter From 1860's (119971)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a handwritten letter, dated April 1860. the letter mentions a sea voyage to England (Reference to Windsor) and getting seasick. There is also
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Doctors Prescription Slips/ 275 Pieces  (100243)2360 - Doctors Prescription Slips/ 275 Pieces (100243)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection, of early Doctors prescription slips. Most of them went to " The Pioneer Drug Store"/ E.L Smalley / Prop/ Walla Walla, Wash&quo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****s for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Pro-Slavery Speech by Alfred Iverson  (105361)2361 - Pro-Slavery Speech by Alfred Iverson (105361)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Speech by Alfred Iverson of Georgia on the Oregon Territory bill and the presidential election, delivered before the House of Representatives, July 26
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Mostly Cuban Cigar Labels  (121124)2362 - Mostly Cuban Cigar Labels (121124)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of 55 mostly Cuban, cigar labels in near new condition. Brands include Dick Custer, Gettysburg Commander, Lyra and many more. All a
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Estimate : 400.00 - 550.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Advertising Calendars – Antique!  (118915)2363 - Advertising Calendars – Antique! (118915)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six antique advertising calendars, c1909-1952. Includes: Armour's Art Calendar, 1909, 12 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. matted and plastic wrapped; Ken...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Boy Scout Posters  (114352)2364 - Boy Scout Posters (114352)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Boy Scout Posters. One is a large calender, 1967, Mill VAlley CAl, about 14 x 24"; the other a large topo map of the Philmont Scout Ranch. ...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Carpenter's Square – Large Scale  (42763)2365 - Carpenter's Square – Large Scale (42763)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a large scale (3 ft. X 2 ft.) carpenter's square made by Laurence in the USA. This large square is re-enforced with brass hardware for l...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Carpenter's Tool Chest of vintage hand saws  (56252)2366 - Carpenter's Tool Chest of vintage hand saws (56252)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This carpenter's tool chest of hand saws includes 30 hand saws some with names of Rosecrans of San Francisco and H. Disston Co. There are 4 loos...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Early 1900's Christmas Cards  (121774)2367 - Early 1900's Christmas Cards (121774)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of over 100 Christmas Cards from the early part of the 20th century, 1905 thru 1915. The artwork is phenomenal, nothing like you'd...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to j*****r for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Early 20th Century Valentines  (121773)2368 - Early 20th Century Valentines (121773)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of over 100 valentines from the early part of the 20th century, 1905 thru 1914. The artwork is phenomenal, nothing like you'd find ...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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