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"March Madness" 2024 March Auction

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ATTENTION ALL BIDDERS!!!
DUE TO THE LIKELYHOOD OF A WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN NEVADA ON OUR ORIGINAL AUCTION DATES OF MARCH 2ND AND 3RD, AUCTION WILL BE MOVED TO THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND, MARCH 9TH AND 10TH.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!!!

Welcome to Holabird’s March Timed Auction taking place on March 9th & 10th.
We are thrilled to present to you a captivating array of treasures spanning a multitude of categories, promising something special for every collector! With over two thousand lots carefully curated for your consideration, we invite you to join us for this fun sale!


Art (1000-1106)
General Foreign (1107-1126)
Spoons & Flatware (1163-1169)
Glassware & Bottles (1170-1208)
Saloon & Tobacciana (1209-1219)
General Collectibles (1217-1242)
Tools (1243-1249)
Native Americana (1250-1275)
Cowboy (1276-1284)
Firearms-Weapons (1285-1294)
Military (1295-1306)
Political (1307-1313)
Fraternal Organizations (1314-1320)
Firefighting Memorabilia (1321-1323)
Ephemera (Geographically Sorted) (1324-1382)
Musical & Entertainment (1383-1396)
Sports (1397-1409)
Photography (1410-1432)
World's Fair / Expositions (1433-1434)
Maps, Antique (1435-1443)
Toys (1444-1457)
Books (1458-1483)
Numismatics (1484-1537)
Tokens & Medals (1538-1595)
Ingots (1597-1599)
Minerals (1600-1622)
Mining (1623-1664)
Mining Stocks (1665-1776)
Philatelic - Postcards (2000-2061)
Covers (2062-2068)
Stamps (2069-2077)
Wells Fargo & Express (2078-2094)
Transportation - Auto, Railroad & More (2095-2160)
Stocks & Bonds - Railroad (2161-2200)
Stocks & Bonds - Marine & Steamship (2201-2213)
Stocks & Bonds - Various Categories Incl; Banking, Agriculture & More (2214-2786)
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Crucible Set (6) From Candelaria NV. [177971]1623 - Crucible Set (6) From Candelaria NV. [177971]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Found in the Nevada ghost town of Candelaria, these six crucibles made in France, measure in the range of 2.5"x 2" to 4"x 3". Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6****A for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Comstock Style Mini Miners Candle Holder [178351]1624 - Comstock Style Mini Miners Candle Holder [178351]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Baby Comstock miners candle holder, 6". Rusty. Virginia City Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Mine Tally Board [176374]1625 - Mine Tally Board [176374]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a mine tally board. It is on a plain plank of wood off a box that contained Hercule's Powder Company explosives .and measures 9.5"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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J Jones Jr. Hook with Lead Handle [177989]1626 - J Jones Jr. Hook with Lead Handle [177989]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lead handle with molded J Jones(backwards S) Jr/Gold Hill Nev and button? hook. 4.5". Gold Hill Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to M*********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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McGill Copper Slag [177859]1627 - McGill Copper Slag [177859]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5" copper slag from McGill. McGill Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Calumet Mining Corporate Sealer [177643]1628 - Calumet Mining Corporate Sealer [177643]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Calumet Mining and Refining corporate sealer in working condition, 9.5" tall Pioche Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to A******S for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Comet Mines Corporate Sealer [177644]1629 - Comet Mines Corporate Sealer [177644]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Comet Mines corporate sealer in working condition, 8.25 tall. Pioche Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*****4 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Nevada Zinc Smelting Corporate Sealer [177646]1630 - Nevada Zinc Smelting Corporate Sealer [177646]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nevada Zinc Smelting corporate sealer in working condition, 8.25" tall. Pioche Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Sleeper Mine Belt Buckle and Specimen [176351]1631 - Sleeper Mine Belt Buckle and Specimen [176351]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sleeper Mine belt buckle in original unopened plastic package. Footwall Breccia mineral specimen with very minor visible gold, 3x4.3". Winnemu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****6 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Joseph William Taylor Corporate Sealer [177647]1632 - Joseph William Taylor Corporate Sealer [177647]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Joseph William Taylor corporate sealer in working condition, 9.75" tall. Was this company related to Combined Metals Inc.? Utah
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Elite Mining Corporate Sealer [177645]1633 - Elite Mining Corporate Sealer [177645]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Elite Mining corporate sealer. No info found on this company, possibly a subsidiary of Combined Metals Inc. 8.25" tall, working condition. C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to A******S for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Outline Map of Washoe Dist. Nev. [176960]1634 - Outline Map of Washoe Dist. Nev. [176960]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Outline Map of Washoe Dist. Nev., showing Comstock Lode. Prepared under the Command of Capt. Geo. M. Wheeler, U.S. Army, Corp of Engineers, 1876 &am...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Surveyor Wood Tripods (3) [176350]1635 - Surveyor Wood Tripods (3) [176350]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 vintage wood tripods for surveying or use with other instruments. About 36" tall. 18 lbs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Bodie Ephemera Trio, c. 1870's [176629]1636 - Bodie Ephemera Trio, c. 1870's [176629]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued Gillson & Barber, Merchants check with mining vignette. Bodie Bank charge. 1874 mining mill letter. Bodie California. The letter is a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6****A for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Bank of La Porte Britton & Rey Checks (2) [176473]1637 - Bank of La Porte Britton & Rey Checks (2) [176473]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 c1884-85 Bank of La Porte checks to Britten & Rey. Where these checks to pay for the printing of the banks checks? These checks do have...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*****E for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Bank of La Porte Mining Checks, c.1880 (8) [176472]1638 - Bank of La Porte Mining Checks, c.1880 (8) [176472]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 Bank of La Porte c. 1876-85 checks issued to mining merchants. La Porte was a major Blue Lead California ming camp. Caire, an assayer. Safety Nitro
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to c*********p for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Bank of La Porte Revenue Checks for Gold Coin [176405]1639 - Bank of La Porte Revenue Checks for Gold Coin [176405]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two rare imprinted revenue stamped checks from the Bank of La Porte, 1876: "Pay to Coin". One for $10,000: 9000 in large gold, 800 in smal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Mining Postcards [170482]1640 - Mining Postcards [170482]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 mining related vintage post cards from Oroville California: gold dredging, Cherokee Mine, rock crusher plant, Diamond Mine. Oroville Cali
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Calif. Famous Mining Town Booklets (7) [176963]1641 - Calif. Famous Mining Town Booklets (7) [176963]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Calif. Famous Mining Town & Mine Booklets (7): 1) "Mines of the Eastern Sierra", 1966, (72 pg); 2) "Gold Rush Days in Nevada City...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to B*****n for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Connecticut Mine Ephemera, 7, 1899-1904 [177857]1642 - Connecticut Mine Ephemera, 7, 1899-1904 [177857]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Connecticut mine agreement, abandonment, and location letter related to Ben Crisman, hand drawn 3.5x6" claim map etc. c. 1890-1904. California
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****h for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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