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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Monte Cristo Gold Mining Co Stock, 1904  (118442)5430 - Monte Cristo Gold Mining Co Stock, 1904 (118442)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in the District of Columbia. Issued for 500 shares in 1904. Three mining vignettes. We could find no information on this company's operatio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to j*****0 for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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Dillingham Corporation Stock Certificates  (107259)5431 - Dillingham Corporation Stock Certificates (107259)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 33. Three varieties, issued 1973-1981. Green, brown, or blue borders with allegorical vignette. Printed by ABN. This company was a consolidatio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Shale Basin Oil Company Stock, Selma, California, 1900  (118437)5432 - Shale Basin Oil Company Stock, Selma, California, 1900 (118437)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice Fresno County oil stock issued in 1900 that we have not seen before. Nice, brown underprint of oil derricks and a refining operation. Issued to C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 6****A for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Yreka Railroad Company Stock Certificate  (106750)5433 - Yreka Railroad Company Stock Certificate (106750)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. May 1888. No. 56, issued for four shares to Louis Huseman Jr. on Sept. 12th, 1888 in Yreka, Cal. Signed by president J. Churchill and the secreta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********r.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Railroad Stock Certificates  (105790)5434 - Railroad Stock Certificates (105790)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven. 1) Jefferson Rail Road. 1857. # 783 for 8 shares. Transferred in 1857 to NS Collins for $800. 2) Unissued # 51 for Indianapolis Railroad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to l*******c for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Nevada 1900's Highway Bonds - including RARE Green  (105780)5435 - Nevada 1900's Highway Bonds - including RARE Green (105780)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) Green $500 bond signed by Governor Balzaar. 1920. Very rare: numbers 317 to 380 inclusive. That equals $5,000. Issued to State Permane
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Puget Sound Transportation Stock & Check  (107826)5436 - Puget Sound Transportation Stock & Check (107826)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Pacific Coast Steamship Company check. Seattle, Washington, 1911. 2) Stock certificate for the Puget Sound Towage Company. Inc. in 1891.
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Nevada and Placer Irrigation District $1,000 Bond - Grass Valley Area  (105781)5437 - Nevada and Placer Irrigation District $1,000 Bond - Grass Valley Area (105781)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 60. All issued o December 6, 1932. Due 1971. All (or almost all) have some coupons attached. Date: 1931 Country if not USA: State: Califor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to T******r for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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The Blythe Company Stock Certificate  (100752)5438 - The Blythe Company Stock Certificate (100752)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique. Inc. Oct. 15th, 1887. No. 170, issued for 1,000 shares to RP Henshall on Oct. 11th, 1902. Signed by president Charles Bogan and secretary. Not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2*****s for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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Klickitat Valley Development Company Stock Certificate, 1911  (60048)5439 - Klickitat Valley Development Company Stock Certificate, 1911 (60048)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Oregon. Low No. 10, issued for one share to M.P. Martin on June 26th, 1911. Signed by the president (King) and secretary (Watson). Pen and sta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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