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Hauntingly Good Timed Auction, October 2023

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

Auction Details

Welcome to a Hauntingly Good timed auction!
We have selected about 1800 lots for your perusal in a two-day timed auction.
We have picked out a wide variety of great stuff – from true individual item rarities to very popular collecting categories such as mining, numismatics, philatelics, sports and a great selection of western history and collectibles libraries.
The largest section by far is numismatics, with about 300 lots! Here, you’ll find an excellent cross section of rarities in many subject areas. Some of the highlights are many silver ingot lots that include two US Mint, San Francisco 5 ounce ingots and a wide variety of small collector commemorative silver ingots. There are about 50 lots of currency including some nice fractional currency lots, not to mention a nice scrip section. There are about 65 lots of medals and nearly the same of tokens. So-Called dollars also join in the mix along with numismatic ephemera highlighted by an original Carson City Mint US Dollar bag!
Philatelics, inclusive of postcards, contain over 200 lots, with some nice lots of advertising covers, stamp collections, and some really good imprinted revenue stamp collections, as well as adhesive revenue on document groups. The post cards come from three different collections, and center on California, especially the Nevada County region.
Sports contains about 50 lots in this section, highlighted by signed baseballs (Willie Mays, etc) and a wonderful original decoy duck collection from the Gary Bracken Collection – the one he had on display in his law office.
The Stock & Bond section is also approaches 300 lots, with specialty categories of mining and railroad, though don’t miss the telephone & telegraph, auto and other parts! The stock and bond section is again full of goodies, with most of the better material saved for the upcoming live auction, where you’ll see some truly great rarities from the John Herzog Collection, as well as various California collections.
Mining and minerals contain about 150 lots of a wide variety of goodies from several collections.
The art section is about 50 lots, containing lithographs, prints, sculptures.
Books and autographs are about 130 lots, centering on western history and collectibles.
The antique bottle section again has a great selection of about 150 lots, mostly from the Bracken Collection (mid-west and Colorado) and western collections. You’ll find more beer trays and bottle collecting ephemera too.
Gary Bracken’s massive collections included some fantastic general store items, particularly tins from the 1870s-1940 or so. We will be offering a smidgen of these wonderful artifacts as a “teaser”, with most of the best reserved for our next large Live auction, which we hope will be in November.
Our general ephemera section is always a big hit. Here, you’ll find selections from the Jann Garvis Sierra County and Gold Rush Collections and other California and Montana collections.
American check collections are scattered throughout the catalog, and can be found in the ephemera and philatelic sections, though you should peruse the entire catalog. We have many lots of imprinted revenue stamps on check and document that have come in from all over the country. We also put

DAY ONE
Lots 1000 - 1042 Art
Lots 1043 - 1056 Firearms & Weapons
Lots 1057 - 1066 Autographs
Lots 1067 - 1191 Books
Lots 1192 - 1339 Bottles, Stoneware, Diary, Malted Milk, Brewing, Beer, Glasses, Spirits
Lots 1340 - 1354 Saloon
Lots 1355 - 1423 Collectibles, Tins, Vintage Décor, Dolls
Lots 1424 - 1426 Gaming Items
Lots 1427 - 1436 Cowboy
Lots 1437 - 1453 Entertainment, Hollywood, Circus, Radio/TV, Cinema
Lots 1454 - 1682 Ephemera/Paper
Lots 1683 - 1689 Firefighting Memorabilia
Lots 1690 - 1701 Fraternal Organizations
Lots 1702 - 1712 Maps
Lot 1713 Marbles
Lots 1714 - 1715 Model Railroading
Lots 1716 - 1733 Music (Albums, Memorabilia, Instruments, etc.)
Lots 1734 - 1781 Miscellaney - Everything but the Kitchen Sink
Lots 1783 - 1815 Photography
Lots 1816 - 1835 Political
Lots 1836 - 1838 Scales
Lots 1839 - 1842 Signs
Lots 1843 - 1867 Souvenir Plates, Spoons & Flatware, Dining Service
Lots 1868 - 1876 Tobacciana
Lots 1877 - 1891 Tools
Lots 1892 - 1910 Toys
Lots 1911 - 1912 World's Fair/Expositions
Lots 1913 - 1914 Wrist Watches
Lots 1915 - 1945 Foreign Collectibles
Lots 1946 - 1971 Military
Lots 1972 - 1986 Minerals, Fossils, Ore Specimens
Lots 1987 - 1999 Mining Artifacts

DAY TWO
Lots 2000 - 2104 Mining Ephemera & Collectibles
Lots 2105 - 2132 Native Americana; Arrowheads, Art, Beadwork, Artifacts, Ephemera
Lots 2133 - 2421 Numismatica
Bullion: 2134
Coins: 2159
Currency: 2191
Ephemera: 2226
Foreign: 2236
Ingots: 2250
Medals: 2256
Miscellaneous: 2321
So-Called Dollars: 2350
Tokens: 2369
Lots 2422 - 2601 Philatelia / Posta History
Covers: 2422
WF/Express & Stamps: 2454
Postcards: 2484
Lots 2602 - 2654 Sports
Baseball: 2602
Football: 2624
Golf: 2629
Olympics: 2630
Misc. Sports: 2635
Lots 2655 - 2775 Stocks & Bonds
Lots 2776 - 2862 Transportation
Automobile: 2776
Miscellaneous: 2794
Railroad: 2796
Stagecoach: 2854
Steamship/Marine: 2856
SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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Mix of Revenue Stamps (60+) [167962]2463 - Mix of Revenue Stamps (60+) [167962]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 60 New York stock transfer revenue stamps on c. 1930's delivery bills etc. Good assortment.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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US and Foreign Stamps and Cover [172444]2464 - US and Foreign Stamps and Cover [172444]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 or more US and foreign stamps and 1 Canadian FDC. Mostly canceled. Reproduction Inverted Jenny 6 stamp block. Cuba, UN covers, Iceland etc. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to w**********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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US Presidential Stamps in Album with Engravings [171315]2465 - US Presidential Stamps in Album with Engravings [171315]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1981 Fleetwood album with Presidential engravings and US President stamps from Washington to Carter, plus Reagan and G Bush FDC's. 6 bonus po...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******4 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Scott R135 & R151 Collection on Checks (50) [172414]2466 - Scott R135 & R151 Collection on Checks (50) [172414]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of about 50 c. 1871-86 R135 and R151 adhesive revenues on mostly different checks. c1871-86
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****a for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Scott R2 & R6 Revenue Stamps on Bank Checks (25) [172415]2467 - Scott R2 & R6 Revenue Stamps on Bank Checks (25) [172415]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 25 R2 and R6 adhesive revenue stamps on checks, some pictorial, c. 1862-68.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****a for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Brown RND Check Group (7) [172409]2468 - Brown RND Check Group (7) [172409]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 brown RND checks, c. 1874-1900. The citrine yellow color of RNX is recognized but not the much rarer browns of the RND imprints. They should be. Her
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Unusual Revenue Stamp Pairs on Checks (18) [172417]2469 - Unusual Revenue Stamp Pairs on Checks (18) [172417]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 18 unusual revenue stamp pairs on checks c. 1867-1923. c1867-1923
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m****y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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U. S. Adhesive Revenue Stamp Collection (22) [170951]2470 - U. S. Adhesive Revenue Stamp Collection (22) [170951]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 22 vintage revenue stamped documents. Most 1860-70s. Checks, deposit receipts, county court summons.In August 1862, the United States gov
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A******S for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Checks With Revenue Stamps (12) [171194]2471 - Checks With Revenue Stamps (12) [171194]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of twelve (12) bank checks, mostly from the East, with revenue stamps. Please see photos for more details. 1872
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 0***8 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Internal Revenue Special Tax Stamp Collection, c. 1876-85 [171427]2472 - Internal Revenue Special Tax Stamp Collection, c. 1876-85 [171427]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of Internal Revenue Special Tax Stamps for Manufactured Tobacco c. 1876-85, missing 1881. Some are signed, all are cancelled. 1 is marked P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j********c for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Collection of Adhesive Revenues on Different Checks (22) [172413]2473 - Collection of Adhesive Revenues on Different Checks (22) [172413]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22 different Scott listings of adhesive revenues c. 1863-98 on checks, some pictorials. Nearly all different. Includes color variations and 2 imperf.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****a for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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US Revenues on Checks (20) [172416]2474 - US Revenues on Checks (20) [172416]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 US revenues on checks, c. 1863-1901. Good examples of tied adhesives to the document, which are fairly rare as they are usually hand canceled
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to m****y for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Postmaster Rules & Regulations [171777]2475 - Postmaster Rules & Regulations [171777]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
USPS stamp price sheet and an 1897 rules of returning stamp and envelope sales receipts to the assistant postmaster. Both pices in nice condition. Ple
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to n*******4 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Wisconsin Territory Letter [170694]2476 - Wisconsin Territory Letter [170694]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wisconsin Territory handwritten letter. Wisconsin was a territory from 1836-1847. This letter is from Mount Pleasant, which is 30 miles south of Milw
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*********d for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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US Postage Stamps and Postal Cards by Post Office Dept., 1927 [171560]2477 - US Postage Stamps and Postal Cards by Post Office Dept., 1927 [171560]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A key reference, A Description of United States postage Stamps and Postal Cards, 1927, by Post Office Department, 53pp. Second Award certificate, Rich
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to n*******4 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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World War I War Savings Thrift Cards & Stamps [171652]2478 - World War I War Savings Thrift Cards & Stamps [171652]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two United States Government War-Savings thrift cards from 1918, one has one stamp the other has five stamps. Also two unused 25 cent thrift stamps se
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 2*****s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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George Washington Triple Play Check, Rare [172350]2479 - George Washington Triple Play Check, Rare [172350]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare as found triple George Washington check from Geo. Washington Bank, c. 1864, with Washington vignette and blue 2c adhesive revenue stamps.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m****y for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Stamp Dealer Advertising Books [172563]2480 - Stamp Dealer Advertising Books [172563]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two advertising stamp holders from philatelic dealers: 1) Geo. J. Carter, 265 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.: 1900 calendar that also holds sta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Beginners Stamp/Coin Lot [171481]2481 - Beginners Stamp/Coin Lot [171481]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stamps and coins to start a new hobby: 1) Wooden case from the Morgan Mint with 24 carat gold layered state quarters; all 50 states with brochure desc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to n*******4 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Canadian Stamp Collection (120+) [171355]2482 - Canadian Stamp Collection (120+) [171355]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 120 Canadian stamps. About a dozen vintage issues, large variety of sizes, colors, denominations and artwork. Excellent beginners collection! Ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 0*******a for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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