"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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Dutch Flat & Vic., Placer Co.Mining Maps (3) [176962]1643 - Dutch Flat & Vic., Placer Co.Mining Maps (3) [176962]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dutch Flat & Vic., Placer Co., CA Mining Maps (3) 1) Dutch Flat Townsite, from a survey by E.C. Uren in 1871 ~ Located in Sec. 4, T-16-N, R-10-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c****o for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Rocky Bar Mining Company, California Pamphlet 1932 Reprint [176258]1644 - Rocky Bar Mining Company, California Pamphlet 1932 Reprint [176258]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 1932 reprint of the 1850 Rocky Bar Mining Company, California; Circular, Articles of Association, resolutions, etc., 1850.Big Bar, along the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,400.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to f*****E for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Tuolumne Copper Stock, Framed [177810]1645 - Tuolumne Copper Stock, Framed [177810]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued Tuolumne Copper Mining stock, frame 14x18". California MacKenzie Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to C*****r for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Allegheny & Sierra Counties Ephemera, 9 [176878]1646 - Allegheny & Sierra Counties Ephemera, 9 [176878]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued Allegheny check. 1860's? letter with 5c adhesive agreement stamp-a few tears, largest is 3". Allegheny & Forest Mining Distric...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to S********e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Colorado Mining Knick Knacks 94) [178261]1647 - Colorado Mining Knick Knacks 94) [178261]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mining items include a brown time book dated 1906, a copy of the Mining News, miners' metal tags (5) and an ore sample from Cripple Creek. Pleas...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to S****2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Colorado Sterling Silver Mining Spoons (3) [176428]1648 - Colorado Sterling Silver Mining Spoons (3) [176428]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different mining spoons from Colorado. "Cripple Creek" "salt" spoon. Another with gold wash slightly larger. Gold Coin Gol...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******U for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Miner's Union Newspaper Checks [151181]1649 - Miner's Union Newspaper Checks [151181]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miners Union newspaper checks Montana Labor News out of Butte, Montana. Dated c. 1940. Over two dozen. Hole punched as paid. Montana Butte Butte
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*********m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Montana Territory Ephemera [176413]1650 - Montana Territory Ephemera [176413]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two inch high stack of handwritten correspondence from Silver Star, Montana Territory in the 1870s-1880s. Many addressed to Henry Elling or S. R. Bufo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*******3 for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Carson City Land District Claim Maps, 7 [177628]1651 - Carson City Land District Claim Maps, 7 [177628]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7x undated blueprint style Carson City Land District maps, 13.5x15.5" Carson City Nebraska
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
 
 
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Austin Miner's Gunpowder Letter, 1864 [178092]1652 - Austin Miner's Gunpowder Letter, 1864 [178092]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1864 letter from an Austin miner regarding gun powder on verso end. Austin Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******d for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Empire City, NV Billhead Pair [178086]1653 - Empire City, NV Billhead Pair [178086]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1876 and 1890 billheads. Empire City served the Comstock Mills after the construction of quartz mills on the Carson River. Empire City Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to B*********g for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Kennecott Copper Telephone Directory, 1954 [178414]1654 - Kennecott Copper Telephone Directory, 1954 [178414]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Phone directory of the Kennecott Mine from 1954. 15x9", tape repairs, please inspect. McGill Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Comstock Choice Checks, 5 [178016]1655 - Comstock Choice Checks, 5 [178016]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1869 Gould & Curry Silver Mining, 1872 and 1874 Bank of California, 1864 Stateler & Arrington, 1864 Wells Fargo & Co. Virginia City Ne...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to S********e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Virginia City Tourist Pamphlet Pair, c. 1955 [178021]1656 - Virginia City Tourist Pamphlet Pair, c. 1955 [178021]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2x 1955 Virginia City tourist pamphlets with historical photos. 1" and 5" verticals tears. Virginia City Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to 6******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Pennsylvania Geologic Folios (17) [177940]1657 - Pennsylvania Geologic Folios (17) [177940]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 17 of the 27 issued folios for Pennsylvania, including edge folios. Dates from c1902-c1930. Includes:Accident 1908; Amity 1907; Barnesboto 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to s********v.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Utah Geology & Mining Booklets (15) [169331]1658 - Utah Geology & Mining Booklets (15) [169331]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 15 booklets on UT mining, minerals and geology Utah
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to f*****E for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Angel's Camp, Calaveras Co., CA Ephemera (45) [176968]1659 - Angel's Camp, Calaveras Co., CA Ephemera (45) [176968]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Angel's Camp, Calaveras County, CA ephemera (45): Utica Mining Co. billheads (38); & check receipts (7), 1889-1902. Please see photo(s) for ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Mineral Industry During 1929 by Roush [177714]1660 - Mineral Industry During 1929 by Roush [177714]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Mineral Industry During 1929 by Roush, 845pp. Copper, iron, quicksilver etc. Nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mining Journals (Approx 25)  [176353]1661 - Mining Journals (Approx 25) [176353]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1911-70's About 25 mining journals and magazines from 1911-70's. Mining Science, California Mining Journal, Mining Engineer, Science and Tec...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S****2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Sinking a Shaft - Harper's Print [125070]1662 - Sinking a Shaft - Harper's Print [125070]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Late 1800s. Framed Print. In the latter half of the 19th and the early 20 centuries, the American magazine Harper's Weekly published foreign and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to M********9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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