Hauntingly Good Timed Auction, October 2023

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

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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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Western US Municipal Bond Collection (8)  [171439]2762 - Western US Municipal Bond Collection (8) [171439]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 mostly Western municipal bonds. 2x Montana, 4x Oregon, 1x New Haven, CT, 1x OKC.
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Furnace and Foundry Stocks and Bonds (6)  [171346]2763 - Furnace and Foundry Stocks and Bonds (6) [171346]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stocks-Hydraulic Steel, Utica General Jobbing Foundry. Bonds-2 different Temple Furnace, National Roll & Foundry.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Unusual Vending Stock Certificates and Documents  [172757]2764 - Unusual Vending Stock Certificates and Documents [172757]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued uncanceled 1928 and 1929 Selective Automatic Manufacturing Corp. stock and documents related to Cutler Selective Vending, same era.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*********m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Fire Safety Related Stock Certs (5)  [172053]2765 - Fire Safety Related Stock Certs (5) [172053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fire related company stocks including Bradley Fireproofing Products Co. Inc, Atmo Automatic Fire Alarm Company of America (2) and The Carnahan Fire Al
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Stock Certificates for Four Corporations   [146729]2766 - Stock Certificates for Four Corporations [146729]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There is a stock certificate for RCA dated Aug., 1967 issued for $800; General Motors Corp. for 100 shares dated Feb., 1973 with Ed. Cole's name...
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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US Stocks with Adhesive Revenue Stamps  [167588]2767 - US Stocks with Adhesive Revenue Stamps [167588]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. All have adhesive revenue stamps attached on the stock or attached documents. Includes: Kennecott Copper Corporation (2 stocks, 1942); Goodr
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Oil Stocks and Bonds (17)  [171347]2768 - Oil Stocks and Bonds (17) [171347]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oil stocks and bonds. Stocks-2x Clarno Basin Oil, National Oil, 2 different Union Petrochemical of Nevada, Reiter Foster Oil, Willow Creek Oil, Van Du
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Gas Station Stock Certificates (3)  [172059]2769 - Gas Station Stock Certificates (3) [172059]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gas station stock certificates (3), include The Save-U-Gas Company, issued to E.M West for 1,000 shares at 10 cents per share. It is signed by C.W. Wa
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Western Magazine Stock Certificates  [126299]2770 - Western Magazine Stock Certificates [126299]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different: 1) Western Magazine Publishing Company. Inc. in Delaware. Issued in 1911 for 80 shares. Not cancelled. Green border and background
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
 
 
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American Trotter and Pacer Stock, Horse Racing, 1922  [128822]2771 - American Trotter and Pacer Stock, Horse Racing, 1922 [128822]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare certificate from this horse racing related company. Cert. #30, issued for 2 shares in 1922. Inc. in New Jersey. VF. Uncanceled. New Jersey
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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AT&T Stock Certificates (Approximately 200)  [171890]2772 - AT&T Stock Certificates (Approximately 200) [171890]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 200 common stock certificates issued by The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company. All appear to be cancelled and are in nice conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*****s for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Telephone Company Stock Mix (500)  [171929]2773 - Telephone Company Stock Mix (500) [171929]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 500 issued telephone stocks, all issued. About 350 Philippine Long Distance c. 1955. About 150 Pacific Telephone and Telegraph, c. 1965-77.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Associated Telephone Company, Ltd. Stock Certificate Collection  [165890]2774 - Associated Telephone Company, Ltd. Stock Certificate Collection [165890]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 70+. Four different styles. Issued 1945-46. Orange or red border, black print, and vignette of telephone next to allegorical woman. Two types d
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R********v.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Harrison Ave. Water & MacNamara Crescent Stock Certs (Approximately 300)  [171900]2775 - Harrison Ave. Water & MacNamara Crescent Stock Certs (Approximately 300) [171900]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 300 stock certificates, divided between unused MacNamara Crescent Development Company of Nevada and Green & Black stock certifica...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*****s for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Early Automobile Calling/Membership Cards  [169519]2776 - Early Automobile Calling/Membership Cards [169519]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) HD Henderson Auto Service business card with vignette of car in the background, advertises 1914 models. 2) 1904 membership card for the C
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to m********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte Catalogs  [101733]2777 - Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte Catalogs [101733]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nicely illustrated factory catalogs for the Maserati buff.
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 19.50 - 50.00
 
 
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Correspondence Re: Fraudulent Automobile Stocks  [113627]2778 - Correspondence Re: Fraudulent Automobile Stocks [113627]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. One is from the State of New York Department of Law and the other is a law firm in New York. Both are related to inquiries about the America
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Ferrari 308 Quatrovalve Assembly Manual  [157449]2779 - Ferrari 308 Quatrovalve Assembly Manual [157449]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This book is an unofficial assembly manual for the 308 Ferrari Quatrovolve auto. It appears to have been assembled by an owner or technician to better
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Chevrolet Services Manuals, 1955-75 (4)  [152484]2780 - Chevrolet Services Manuals, 1955-75 (4) [152484]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chevrolet service manuals. 1955 passenger car, 1968-89 GMC and Chevrolet vans, 1974 and 1975 Chevrolet light duty truck. 1955-75
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s*******s for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Motor's Auto Repair Manuals, 1964, 1967, 1973  [152485]2781 - Motor's Auto Repair Manuals, 1964, 1967, 1973 [152485]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Motor's Repair Manuals from 1964, 1967 and 1973.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to s*******s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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