"Marvels of the West" 2024 January Auction

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Welcome to Holabird's 4 Day Auction
Thursday and Friday will be Timed Auctions.
Saturday and Sunday will be Live.

DAY 1:
Art (1000-1028)7
Native Americana (1028-1036)7
General Collectibles (1037-1103)8
Bottles (1104-1179)9
Tobacciana & General Store (1180-1190)10
Furnishings & 3D Items (1191-1197)10
Tools & Firearms (1198-1208)10
Military (1209-1217)11
Various Categories - Political, Music, Maps, Books, Sports, etc (1218-1375)11
Ephemera (1376-1449)14

DAY 2:
Numismatics (2000-2055)15
Mining (2056-2122)16
Stocks & Bonds (2123-2486)17
Transportation & RR (2487-2526)24
Philatelic (2527-2560)25

DAY 3:
Native Americana (3000-3097)26
Books (3098-3140)39
Maps (3140-3151)43
Photography (3152-3205)43
Ephemera (3206-3301)47
Bottles (3302-3569)54
General Collectibles (3570-3608)74
Art (3609-3643)77
Collectibles & Jewelry (3644-3657)81
Misc., Badges, Cowboy (3658-3673)81
Firearms & Military (3674-3716)82

DAY 4:
Minerals (4000-4027)88
Mining (4028-4084)92
Numismatic (4085-4140)97
Tokens (4141-4160)101
Philatelic & Postal History (4161-4183)103
Stocks & Bonds (4187-4445)105
Transportation, Including
Railroadiana (4446-4601)124
Sports & Toys (4602-4616)134

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Carson City Savings Bank Checks Paid in Gold or Currency, 6   [174497]3251 - Carson City Savings Bank Checks Paid in Gold or Currency, 6 [174497]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 c. 1876-79 Carson City Savings Bank check paid in gold, silver or currency. RND and adhesive revenues. City: Carson City, State: Nevada Carso
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to S********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Carson City Savings Bank Checks, 8 Different, 5 Each   [174504]3252 - Carson City Savings Bank Checks, 8 Different, 5 Each [174504]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 different Carson City Savings Bank checks in groups of 5 each. 1877 with RNF, 1883 with bank vignette, 1875 with orange Washington adhesive revenue,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*********4 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Carson City Savings Bank Currency and Gold Imprinted Checks, 20   [174507]3253 - Carson City Savings Bank Currency and Gold Imprinted Checks, 20 [174507]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 c. 1876-78 Carson City Savings Bank imprinted gold or currency checks. City: Carson City, State: Nevada Carson City Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to F*********h for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Unusual Eureka Stocks, Bonds and Ephemera Group   [174704]3254 - Unusual Eureka Stocks, Bonds and Ephemera Group [174704]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual Eureka area ephemera from 6 ghost towns and more. Includes, stocks bonds, checks etc. 3x school bonds. Checks and receipts from Safford, Corte
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo Check Collection, 40   [174247]3255 - Wells Fargo Check Collection, 40 [174247]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 40 Wells Fargo & Co. checks, c. 1877-1902 from Virginia City and Carson City. The 1877 with blue 2c adhesive revenue is rare. City: Vi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 3***6 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Attacked by Indians Letter, c. 1878, Framed   [174352]3256 - Attacked by Indians Letter, c. 1878, Framed [174352]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1878 Winnemucca, NV, Buckeye Mowers and Reaper letterhead. Recount of Tom who left Catlow to go after his wagon and was never heard from since. Bill a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t**********d for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Checks Payable in Gold, Silver and Mexican Silver, 8   [174260]3257 - Checks Payable in Gold, Silver and Mexican Silver, 8 [174260]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 Nevada check payable in gold, silver and Mexican silver, c. 1868-1901. 1868 Wells Fargo in poor condition. State: Nevada Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Nevada Banking Ephemera Group, 5   [174502]3258 - Nevada Banking Ephemera Group, 5 [174502]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 pieces of Nevada banking ephemera. 1902 Wells Fargo & Co. receipt, 1894 Bullion and Exchange Bank check, 1891 Gold Hill Assay receipt, 1901 Un...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to S********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Nevada Check Collection with Rarities, 20   [174254]3259 - Nevada Check Collection with Rarities, 20 [174254]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 Nevada checks, c. 1876-1906. Rarities include Brunswick Mill with RN, Walker River with RN, Anglo California Bank with RN and another with Sa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*********m for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Nevada Check Group, 100   [174252]3260 - Nevada Check Group, 100 [174252]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 Nevada mostly Carson City checks, c. 1876-1906. Some with adhesive or imprinted revenue stamps. State: Nevada Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to F*********h for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Nevada Ephemera Collection   [174332]3261 - Nevada Ephemera Collection [174332]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad unissued stock. Issued 1937 National Leasing stock. 1864 letter signed by N O Arrington, a Nevada banker, Statler and A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 300.00
Sold to S********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Carson City Check Collection, 80   [174506]3262 - Carson City Check Collection, 80 [174506]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 80 Carson City checks. c. 1875-1907. Carson City Savings Bank with adhesive and imprinted revenues, State Bank and Trust, Angle California Bank,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to F*********h for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Oregon Ephemera Collection   [174330]3263 - Oregon Ephemera Collection [174330]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1920 Applegate Furniture Bank of Eugened, to be paid $100 in gold coin. Columbia River Railroad photo 3.75x4.5". 1871 Corbett & Failing Fir...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********5 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to John Seymour and Joseph Strickland; Fannin   [130153264 - Republic of Texas class 2d Debt Relief issued to John Seymour and Joseph Strickland; Fannin [13015
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Strickland & Seymour to receive $62.50. They were both part of the Roberts Company ñ the Fannin County Mounted Rangers. The company was in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to s*****o for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Advertising Price Lists, 20   [174451]3265 - Advertising Price Lists, 20 [174451]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 advertising price list, some pictorial and color. Great Western Cereal, fruit, crackers, seeds, bags, cocoa, Karo syrup, vegetables etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Distilled Spirits/Wines/Tobacco Tax Receipts   [176219]3266 - Distilled Spirits/Wines/Tobacco Tax Receipts [176219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 35 tax paid receipts from the 1800s through 1900s. Taxes paid on distilled spirits, illuminating oil, oleomargarine, tobacco, wine, recti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i******s for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Harpers Magazine with Nevada/Arizona by J. Ross Browne   [140301]3267 - Harpers Magazine with Nevada/Arizona by J. Ross Browne [140301]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Harperís Magazine, Four Volumes, with Nevada/Arizona Papers by J. Ross Browne. Volume 22, December, 1860 to May, 1861 includes ìPeep at Wa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d****z for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Matchbook Covers, Catalogs, Ads and Othe Ephemera   [172195]3268 - Matchbook Covers, Catalogs, Ads and Othe Ephemera [172195]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 40 items. Collection of odds and ends : Heads, Bodies and Legs book matching the different parts. Book "Story of Twine". Catalogs: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*****r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Ornate Wall Signs, Jr.O.U.A.M, Gold Dust Bought   [175646]3269 - Ornate Wall Signs, Jr.O.U.A.M, Gold Dust Bought [175646]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: 1x wall sign, 'Everts, Wilson & Co. Express, Gold Dust Bought', measures approx. 24x18". Gold and silver lettering, m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Pictorial Letterhead Collection, 25   [174554]3270 - Pictorial Letterhead Collection, 25 [174554]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 25 c. 1880-1905 pictorial letterheads, some color. Paper, crackers, cream, grocers, fruit, bags etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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