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January 2018 Auction: Americana, Bottles, Numismatics, Railroad, Mining, Native Americana

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

Auction Details

Our first auction of 2018 is a special two-day, 1,400+ lot sale with items in more than a dozen collecting categories, including Tokens, Numismatics, Railroad & Express, Mining, Postcards, Bottles, General Americana, Native Americana, Antique Firearms, Military, Cowboy, and a Bargains & Dealer Specials Section.

*Highlights*

--A rare grouping of 19th century silverware from jewelers on the Comstock Lode, including a never-before-seen M.M. Fredrick silver chalice.

--A stunning California Gold-in-Quartz watch plus other jewelry

--A large General Americana section featuring ephemera from Western states like California, Nevada, Colorado, Montana; large postcard collections from Utah and Washington; and art.

--An assorted Mining section with reference books, lamps, spoons, rare stock certificates, photographs, documents, and ore and fossil specimens

--All sorts of Native Americana including baskets, beadwork, clothing, tools, war clubs, rugs, pottery, and ephemera

--Cowboy collectibles such as art, ephemera, saddles, irons, clothing, and photographs

--A Firearms & Weaponry section featuring rare antique ammunition and knives

--Military collectibles including Civil War documents, photographs, and a rare Ambulance Corps Arm Band

--Coin collecting books, catalogs, US coin sets, US and foreign medals, bank notes/currency, and ingots

--Rare slot machines, gaming chips, and ephemera in our Gaming section

--A fabulous antique Bottle section featuring California Gold Rush Sodas and Nevada Medicines, including examples used in Fred Holabird's bottle books.

--Railroad reference books, padlocks, nails, passes, and other ephemera including train wreck photo collections

--A small but select offering of Wells Fargo & Other Express collectibles including 1850s stock certificates

--Collectibles from 8 different World's Fairs & Expositions

--The auction concludes with a large Bargains & Dealer Specials section full of collectibles from many categories including Mining, Railroad, Tokens, & General Americana. These lots are either large groupings or entry-level items, meant to help restock dealer inventories and jumpstart a new generation of collectors!


Full Auction Schedule

Day One, January 20th, 2018 (Lots 1001-1723)

*General Americana (Lots 1001-1377)
*Foreign (Lots 1378-1391)
*Mining (Lots 1392-1578)
*Minerals (Lots1579-1596)
*Art (Lots 1597-1625)
*Native Americana (Lots 1626-1723)

Day Two, January 21st, 2018 (Lots 2001-2726)

*Cowboy (Lots 2001-2054)
*Firearms/Weaponry (Lots 2055-2102)
*Military (Lots 2103-2135)
*Numismatics (Lots 2136-2192)
*Gaming (Lots 2193-2210)
*Tokens (Lots 2211-2232)
*Bottles (Lots 2233-2365)
*Saloon (Lots 2366-2373
*Railroadiana (Lots 2374-2483)
*Wells Fargo (Lots 2484-2489)
*World's Fair & Expositions (Lots 2490-2508)
*Bargains & Dealer Specials (Lots 2509-2726)
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Columbian Exposition Ephemera2493 - Columbian Exposition Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pamphlet of Committee on Ceremonies, admission tickets. Official Souvenir U.S. Postals. Date: Location: Chicago, Illinois HWAC# 55144
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Two Exposition Mining Spoons (Columbian & Jamestown)2494 - Two Exposition Mining Spoons (Columbian & Jamestown)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 copper demitasse 1893, Colombian Chicago Exposition. 1 teaspoon Jamestown Exposition 1907. Both die struck. Date: Location: Chicago, Illinois HW
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Mostly Columbian Expo Glassware set (10)2495 - Mostly Columbian Expo Glassware set (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amber and ruby glass hatchets, small glass creamer, 8 other ruby small glass items, most marked with 1893. Date: 1893 Location: Chicago, Illinois H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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St. Louis 1904 Expo Pocket Mirrors2496 - St. Louis 1904 Expo Pocket Mirrors
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different St. Louis World's Fair Mirrors. Palace of Machinery, US Government Building, Palace of Varied Industries. All standard size, ver...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*********1 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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St. Louis Exposition Ephemera (Assorted, 6 items)2497 - St. Louis Exposition Ephemera (Assorted, 6 items)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small pamphlet of Worlds 1904 Fair, Information for Visitors; Letter to Board of Supervisors, Tirinity County, Weaverville, California dated October 9
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n********c.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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New York Exposition Ephemera2498 - New York Exposition Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pamphlet made for the New York World's Fair entitled Touraide Souvenir Edition from 1940, containing a mileage chart, maps, color pictures of so...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to n********c.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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New York Worlds Fair Ticket Books2499 - New York Worlds Fair Ticket Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New York Worlds Fair, 1939, 1940 ticket books and a group of tickets including the MOMA and a play ticket for Aquacade with Eleanor Holm and Buster Cr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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New York and Chicago World's Fair Souvenirs2500 - New York and Chicago World's Fair Souvenirs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From 1939 NY Worlds Fair-an unusual animal horn? on a pedestal with WF sticker, souvenir box with unknown contents from Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co(box
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1****t for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Postcard Collection2501 - Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 including a leather postcard and two real photo. 1) Real photo cards include exterior of the Mining & Manufacturing Building and a col...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Alaskan -Yukon Pacific Exposition Pin and Sheet Music2502 - Alaskan -Yukon Pacific Exposition Pin and Sheet Music
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One small lapelle pin (AP) and sheet music of "Meet me in Seattle Dearie in 1909" 11.5" x 14" Date: 1909 Location: Washington...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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So-Called Dollar for 1851 Exposition2503 - So-Called Dollar for 1851 Exposition
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a so-called dollar, commemorating the 1851 International Exposition. A rare pice in very nice condition. Date: 1851 Location: HWAC# 57182
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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U.S. Exposition Ephemera (Assorted)2504 - U.S. Exposition Ephemera (Assorted)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assorted souvenir note paper from Jamestown Exposition; California Midwinter International Exposition, dated 1894. Date: Location: HWAC# 55141
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to n********c.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Golden Gate Exposition Ephemera2505 - Golden Gate Exposition Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Many different programs, tickets, postcards and advertisements. One Official Program Golden Gate Bridge Fiesta, San Francisco, May 27 - June 2, 1937;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to n********c.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Portola Festival Exposition Ephemera2506 - Portola Festival Exposition Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miscellaneous ephemera from 1909 Portola California Exposition, includes sheet music "Portola Girl, March and Two Step"; La Portola, Spani...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Centennial Exposition Ephemera2507 - Centennial Exposition Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Stereo Views of Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia - 1876, & two U.S. admission tickets for entry to exposition. Date: Location: HWA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Photo's (approx. 50) of Soldiers, Women, Children2508 - Photo's (approx. 50) of Soldiers, Women, Children
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 50 photo's of late 1800's to mid-1900's. Many photo's of people, animals, landscapes, cars, the latest fashions and monument...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to m**********i for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Various Advertising Pieces2509 - Various Advertising Pieces
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains 13 various advertising items, including bottle openers, a cigarette lighter, a pencil, pocket knives and a money clip. A great addit
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Duluth, Huron & Denver Rail Bonds (2)2510 - Duluth, Huron & Denver Rail Bonds (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#503 and 505, $100 6% bonds, 1927 Date: Location: HWAC# 57250
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a********n.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Duluth, Huron & Denver Railroad Bond2511 - Duluth, Huron & Denver Railroad Bond
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#506 $1000 6% 1927 Date: Location: HWAC# 57251
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********n.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Alaska Coins, Stock and Bond Books2512 - Alaska Coins, Stock and Bond Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Alaska's Coinage Through The Years by Gould, hardcover. Softcover Alaska and Yukon Stocks and Bonds by Hanscom Date: Location: Alaska HWAC#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to r*o for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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