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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Pocket Geiger Counter  (121141)4190 - Pocket Geiger Counter (121141)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
this is a pocket geiger counter made in the 1950's by El-Tronics. Even though it hasn't been tested, it appears to be in good condition. See...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Alaska-Gastineau Mining Co. Ephemera  (103122)4191 - Alaska-Gastineau Mining Co. Ephemera (103122)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of items related to the Alaska-Gastineau Mining Co., which operated a gold mining and milling operation on the outskirts of Junea
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Geologic Atlas of the U.S., Bisbee Folio, Arizona (2)  (109500)4192 - Geologic Atlas of the U.S., Bisbee Folio, Arizona (2) (109500)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Bisbee Arizona Folios by F.L. Ransome. Fair condition, some foxing, a few chips out of corner. Please inspect. 18.5" x 22". Date: c1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Arizona Copper Mining Company Maps (2)  (122269)4193 - Arizona Copper Mining Company Maps (2) (122269)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Arkansas & Arizona Copper Company, Jerome, Arizona Map 1915, shows 8 Claims and related property, also shown is adjoining United Verde Copper...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******a for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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U.S.G.S. Arizona Mining Publications (3) Bulletins 397, 582, and 743 -  (116269)4194 - U.S.G.S. Arizona Mining Publications (3) Bulletins 397, 582, and 743 - (116269)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three publications: U.S.G.S Arizona Bulletins for the years 1909, 1915, and 1923 Dept of the Interior, U.S.G.S.: 1) Bulletin 397- Mineral Deposits
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***1 for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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U.S.G.S. Arizona Mining Publications (4) for the years 1911, 1925, 1926 and 1955  (116265)4195 - U.S.G.S. Arizona Mining Publications (4) for the years 1911, 1925, 1926 and 1955 (116265)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four U.S.G.S. Arizona Mining Publications 1) Bulletin 1027 -F: " Copper Deposits of Part of Helvetia Mining District, Pima County, Ari...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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USGS Arizona Mining Professional Papers (2) and 4 Postcards (6 Items)  (122281)4196 - USGS Arizona Mining Professional Papers (2) and 4 Postcards (6 Items) (122281)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Geology & Ore Deposits of the Bisbee Qudrangle PP 21 By Frederick L. Ransome 1904, 9 x 11.5" hardbound, 29 plates, 3 in pocket, 5 figur...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Bodie, California, Street Map by Brill  (110721)4197 - Bodie, California, Street Map by Brill (110721)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bodie Street Map, by Brill, 1955. About 43” x 35”, framed. Murray J. Brill, June 1955, 1” = 5‘. Shows all existing
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d******a for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Reagent Bottle Group (17  Bottles)  (119454)4198 - Reagent Bottle Group (17 Bottles) (119454)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
With embossed content labels. 5Ó. All with ground glass stoppers. Were in use at Bodie. All Unique. Purchased from Hawthorne High School.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to b**********n for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Butte County Mining Stocks & Rare Ephemera: Cherokee, Forbestown  (107813)4199 - Butte County Mining Stocks & Rare Ephemera: Cherokee, Forbestown (107813)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Mounted photograph showing two hunters underneath ridge. Back is labelled, "Sugar Loaf, Cherokee, California." 4.5 x 6.5"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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