"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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Ledger Print By Gus Yellow Hair   [175242]3019 - Ledger Print By Gus Yellow Hair [175242]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ledger drawing print by Oglala artist, Gus Yellow Hair entitled "Tsunko Witko (Crazy Horse) the man, the myth, the legend." it's matte...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r******g for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Little Big Horn Ledger Art (8)   [175244]3020 - Little Big Horn Ledger Art (8) [175244]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Battle of Little Big Horn of June 25, 1876 is depicted in these eight ledger drawings by Lakota artist Merle Locke. They show the village at peace
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to r******g for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Locke Lakota Ledger Drawing   [175240]3021 - Locke Lakota Ledger Drawing [175240]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ledger drawing by Lakota artist Merle Locke. The 23"x 17" two panel work is entitled "Making Music by the Creek" and is dated 19...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to r******g for (135.00 + 33.75BP) = 168.75
 
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Miles City Indian Trader Letter, c. 1882   [175006]3022 - Miles City Indian Trader Letter, c. 1882 [175006]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1882 Leighton & Jordan, Miles City, M T, General Dealers in Military & Indian Supplies letter regarding a credit. 10x5" vintage Nati...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1**9 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Land of the Pueblos by Wallace   [174423]3023 - Land of the Pueblos by Wallace [174423]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1890 The Land of the Pueblos by Susan E Wallace. Mining in Arizona, New Mexico etc. Montezuma's Palace, assayers, The Honest Miner. 285pp, ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 0.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Designs From the Ancient Mimbrenos by Kabotie, Rare   [174475]3024 - Designs From the Ancient Mimbrenos by Kabotie, Rare [174475]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Designs From the Ancient Mimbrenos by Kabotie with a Hopi Interpretation, 80pp with many design illustrations.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*********7 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Native American Books, 6   [174465]3025 - Native American Books, 6 [174465]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1929 The Rain Makers by Coolidge, 1981 reprint Life Among the Apaches by Cremony. 1996 Tales from Wide Ruins by Engels. 1946 Utah Indian Stories by Hu
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 0.00BP) = 70.00
 
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Native American Pottery and History Group, 9   [174471]3026 - Native American Pottery and History Group, 9 [174471]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3x 1982 National Geographic Pueblo Pottery. 1933 Mesa Land by Ickes, 1982 Nee Hemish by Sando, Matte Paint Pottery of the Tewa, 1973 Keres and Zuni Pu
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Six Nations General Council Seneca Document 1833   [154167]3027 - Six Nations General Council Seneca Document 1833 [154167]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This original document was penned on September 22, 1833 at the Onondaga Council House by the General Council of Six Nation. (The formal organization o
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to r******g for (2,600.00 + 650.00BP) = 3,250.00
 
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American Indian Child's Doll Cradleboard   [154834]3028 - American Indian Child's Doll Cradleboard [154834]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Child's doll cradleboard, labeled, "Spirit Shadow WA 1989." It is ornately beaded and includes a small Indian doll. Piece measures 6.5...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 0.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Hopi Books, 6   [174357]3029 - Hopi Books, 6 [174357]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1947 Truth of a Hopi and Others, Clan Stories of Shungopui by Nequatewa, 1968 Bullying the Moqui by Eastona and Brown, signed by Brown, 1971 Book of t
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 0.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Kachina Dolls (2)   [154833]3030 - Kachina Dolls (2) [154833]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
American Indian kachina dolls (2). These are blank face dolls, a little less serious than traditional kachinas, more for a child. They are marked on b
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m**********d for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Pottery of Santo Domingo Pueblo by Chapman, Rare   [174474]3031 - Pottery of Santo Domingo Pueblo by Chapman, Rare [174474]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1953 The Pottery of Santo Domingo Pueblo by Kenneth M Chapman. 192pp with many plates and patterns. Discusses New Mexican pottery of the Santo Do
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 0.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Navajo School Basket Trio   [142773]3032 - Navajo School Basket Trio [142773]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Typical Navajo School baskets possibly made in Santa Fe. The students used Raffia, a non-native product. These baskets all have excellent eye appeal.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to d********8 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Indian Basketry by James   [174472]3033 - Indian Basketry by James [174472]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1902 Indian Basketry by George Wharton James. Inscribed M M Cutting, of the Carson City, NV family. 274pp with index. Discusses material, symbolism an
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d********8 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Botswana Baskets & Bows   [140307]3034 - Botswana Baskets & Bows [140307]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Five baskets w/lids 3x3î, two 6x7î, 7x7î and 11x10î. Seven open baskets: three 12x4î, 0ne 13x4î, two 15x5...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*****s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Harahey Knife with COA   [175442]3035 - Harahey Knife with COA [175442]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Harahey knife that is measured at 4.5 in. /114 mm. The stone is a two tone gray Jasper. It has a beveled edge on opposing corners in the fam
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Ceremonial or Gorget Stone from Indiana    [154144]3036 - Ceremonial or Gorget Stone from Indiana [154144]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a ceremonial stone or gorget with two perforated holes for cordage. At 5 in./ 127mm X 1.75 in./ 44 mm, is a gray/green slate with polished and
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 0.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Pendant Stone from Indiana   [154146]3037 - Pendant Stone from Indiana [154146]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This pendant stone is oval shaped and of a brown/black color at 4.25 in./ 108 mm X 2. in./ 51 mm; 4 oz. There is chip damage to one end. The two drill
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to l******8 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Spade or Stone Hoes from Missouri  (7)   [175425]3038 - Spade or Stone Hoes from Missouri (7) [175425]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group of seven stones are either spades or hoes. They all measure between 3.0 in./ 76 mm to 4 in./ 102 mm in length. Most are from Cooper County
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to J*******C for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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