May 2018 Americana, Railroad, Mining, & More Auction

Auction Details

Welcome to our May 2018 auction! This four-day sale has close to 3,000 lots in the following collecting categories: Native Americana, Cowboy & Western, Mining, Tokens, Numismatics, Bottles, General Americana, Railroadiana, and a large Bargain/Dealer Specials section.

Highlights include:

*Our first offering of tokens from a prominent Texas Collection.

*A new batch of railroad passes from the Potter Collection.

*A Mining section that features a new group of territorial Nevada stock certificates as well as rare California, Montana, Arizona, and Colorado pieces.

*A Cowboy section with spurs, bits, ephemera, and two incredible Pawnee Bill Wild West Show posters.

*Baskets, pottery, jewelry, rugs, points, art, and more in our Native Americana section.

*California soda bottles and rare Nevada medicine bottles.

*Numismatics incl. US and world coins, currency, scrip, medals, and other exonumia.

*Ephemera from the Al Adams Collection, Potter Collection, and Prag Collection including early US and world maps; Montana fort & Indian trader documents & early Montana mining pieces; early Idaho documents; Western postcards and postal history with a focus on Arizona; plus rare pieces from California, Nevada, Oregon, and more.

*A large Bargain/Dealer Section featuring both entry-level collectibles and large dealer lots ideal for resale. Our philosophy for this section is to help beginning collectors start their collections and to restock dealer inventories, therefore helping grow the collecting community as a whole.

Full Auction Schedule

Day One (May 7th, 2018) (Lots 1000-1734)
Native Americana (1000-1172)
Baskets
Pottery
Jewelry
Rugs & Weavings
Beadwork & Clothing
Points, Tools, & Weaponry
Art
Ephemera & Books
Cowboy & Western (1173-1264)
Spurs
Bits
Clothing
Buffalo Bill / Pawnee Bill
Ephemera
Mining (1265-1734)
Artifacts (Lighting, Signs, Explosives, Hard Goods)
Ephemera (Geographic Sort)


Day Two (May 8th, 2018) (Lots 2000-2754)
Tokens (2000-2249)
Numismatics (2250-2379)
Medals
Coins
Currency & Scrip
Ephemera
World’s Fairs & Expositions (2380-2406)
Gaming (2407-2431)
Bottles (2432-2654)
Insulators
Soda
Medicine
Misc.
Saloon, Brewing, Cigar, & Tobacco (2655-2718)
Beer & Brewing
Cigar & Tobacco
Jewelry (2719-2754)

Day Three (May 9th, 2018) (Lots 3000-3730)
General Americana

Day Four (May 10th, 2018) (Lots 4000-4752)
Railroadiana (4000-4189)
Passes
Ephemera
Bargains & Dealer Specials (4190-4752)
Gen. Americana
Mining
Numismatics
Tokens
Railroad
Postal


SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Patterson Bros. Fashion Shop Advertising3250Patterson Bros. Fashion Shop Advertising
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not a mirror, but an emory board on reverse with a scantily clad woman in a big hat on the front of this oval advertisement. 2 3/4 inches tall. HWA
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Lake Michigan Seaman's Union Card3251Lake Michigan Seaman's Union Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sailing card from Lake Seaman's Union, June 1895 . Vertical crease and small water stain.Orange approx 2.5" x 4.5". HWAC# 62470 D...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Maps of Illinois (3)3252Maps of Illinois (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Maps of Illinois. 1) Illinois by Counties with Railroads, Geo. Cram Presents Cartography & color by Lithography, 1883. Double truck pp. 130,13...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Maps of Indiana3253Maps of Indiana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Rand, McNally with engraving and color by lithography, 1885. Approximately 14.5" x 21." 2) Johnson and Ward. 1864. Engraved, ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Cabinet Card of Man Playing the Part of Jesse James?3254Cabinet Card of Man Playing the Part of Jesse James?
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cabinet card is 6.5 x 4.25". Shows a man posing. Back in pencil says, "Ford playing part of Jesse James." Perhaps for some sort of pr...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 5*****g for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
2 Metal Iowa Property Line Markers32552 Metal Iowa Property Line Markers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 metal 4' property line markers. IOWA STATE/ PROPERTY LINE / UNLAWFUL TO DISTURB/ CONSERVATION COMMISSION. One has signs of wear, one may be...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 5*****g for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Louisville, Kentucky 1850s & 1860s Receipts3256Louisville, Kentucky 1850s & 1860s Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Included: 1859 A.B. Semple & Sons loan document for $196.60; 1859 Thomas & Anderson loan document for $208.03; 1860 Thomas & A...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to t******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Kentucky and Tennessee Maps (5)3257Kentucky and Tennessee Maps (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 different Kentucky and Tennessee 1) Hand colored by Gray 1874 , pp 111, 14.5" x 17" 2) Engraved and hand colored by Mitchell 1871, 12....
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 4*******x for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Map of Kentucky & Tennessee3258Map of Kentucky & Tennessee
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Double truck, pp. 48,49. Engraved Cartography with hand coloring by Johnson & Ward. 2 vignettes at bottom of the State House of Nashville & ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 4*******x for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Planters' Hotel Receipt, 1848, New Orleans3259Planters' Hotel Receipt, 1848, New Orleans
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Just about the time of the discovery in California leading to the Gold Rush. Dateline New Orleans, Nov. 2nd, 1848. Billed to Mr. Parks for board for o
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Maps of Louisiana3260Maps of Louisiana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Louisiana, 1883. Lithography and color by Hardesty. Approximately 14.5" x 11." 2) Louisiana by County. Published by George F....
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
First Resident Directory of Provincetown, Massachusetts (1886)3261First Resident Directory of Provincetown, Massachusetts (1886)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We did a quick search and could not find any copies available for sale online. The last copy that we know of sold in 1989 for $1,100. Compiled J. H. H
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Vintage DM Ferry Seeds Poster3262Vintage DM Ferry Seeds Poster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
DM Ferry Seed Co Vintage Advertising Poster. 24" x 12" , matted and framed 30" x 19". In 1856, Milo T. Gardner, Dexter M. Ferry,...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Michigan Property Patent with Van Buren Signature3263Michigan Property Patent with Van Buren Signature
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Land patent on parchment with Martin Van Buren secretary signature. Small hole thru "Martin". HWAC# 61369 Date: 1839 Location: ...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Photograph of Sauk Rapids Cyclone Wreckage - Killing 72!3264Photograph of Sauk Rapids Cyclone Wreckage - Killing 72!
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The 1886 Sauk Rapids Tornado was a violent tornado that tore through the cities of Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud, and Rice, Minnesota, on April 14, 1886. It
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Map of Minnesota Territory3265Map of Minnesota Territory
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This early map of Minnesota Territory is engraved & hand colored by Colton. Vivid color, slight foxing on outside edge that does not encroach on...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to s********x for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
Maps of  Minnesota3266Maps of Minnesota
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Minnesota, 1886. Hand colored by Bradley. Approximately 12.5" x 15." 2) Minnesota by J.H. Colton, 1855. Hand colored by Count...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Maps of  Minnesota and Wisconsin3267Maps of Minnesota and Wisconsin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Minnesota. Hand colored by Mitchell, 1874. Approximately 12.5" x 15." 2) Map of Minnesota with rail and wagon routes. Engrave...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Old Letter From a Brother to His Little Sister, Big Black, Mississippi3268Old Letter From a Brother to His Little Sister, Big Black, Mississippi
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A post Civil War letter July 6, 1866 from a man to his little sister. The crop of corn and cotton will be light due to heavy rain then heat and lack o
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Louisiana, Missouri Business Cards c.1890s3269Louisiana, Missouri Business Cards c.1890s
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 c.1890s business cards. Two for A.L. Cox, Lime Burner, Wholesale & Retail Dealer in Plaster, Cement, Hair, White Sand & Fire Brick....
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6****A for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
Medical Journal Association of the Mississippi Valley Certificate3270Medical Journal Association of the Mississippi Valley Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to B. M. Hypes, M. D. Signed by A Steele and (?). Dr. Hypes has purchased one share for $25.00. Rough condition, but a nice medical certificate
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Public School Library Life Membership Paper3271Public School Library Life Membership Paper
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to Dr. B. M. Hypes. Signed by James Richardson and (?). Vignette of Henry Ames Hall in the public library. Dr. Benjamin M. Hypes graduated from
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Mason Inspector General 33rd Degree Hat and Certificate3272Mason Inspector General 33rd Degree Hat and Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White Mason Inspector General 33rd Degree Hat in hard carry case with handle embossed J. A. Morlan, St. Louis, MO. Also framed Inspector General Mason
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Church Key and Punch for Miners Ice & Fuel Company3273Church Key and Punch for Miners Ice & Fuel Company
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Phone 398. c1920's. HWAC# 62226 Date: Location: Missouri
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Maps of Missouri (3)3274Maps of Missouri (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 maps. 1) Missouri & by Cram, circa 1900. Cartography & color by Lithography. Double truck, pp. 200, 201. Beautiful map with vivid c...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
H.B. McCay Pictorial Letterhead & Circular Business Cards3275H.B. McCay Pictorial Letterhead & Circular Business Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Gorgeous illustrated letterhead for H.B. McCay, General Hardware, Mill and Mine Supplies, Stoves and Ranges. Dateline Bozeman, Montana, Aug
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
1941 Jackson St. Explosion Report and Map32761941 Jackson St. Explosion Report and Map
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A six page report and detailed map of a natural gas explosion on a Jackson Street Residence in Butte Montana. Believed to have been caused by a ruptur
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Abstract of Title to part of Smith & Shewe Addition, Butte Montana3277Abstract of Title to part of Smith & Shewe Addition, Butte Montana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This shows the described real estate situated in Silver Bow County, Montana & lists the lots and blocks therein. 31 pages and staple rust. H...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Abstract of Title, Butte Montana3278Abstract of Title, Butte Montana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Absratct of title from Butte Montana, c 18.86. Lot 550 on Gold Street. 97 pages, cover page is missing bottom portion. HWAC# 50344 Date: Lo
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Abstract Of Title, Hamilton Addition, Butte Montana3279Abstract Of Title, Hamilton Addition, Butte Montana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10.75" x 8.5". Abstract of Title To Part of Hamilton Addition to the City of Butt Montana. MONTANA ABSTRACT AND TITLE INSURANCE CO., 114...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
5 Plumbers Union Booklets32805 Plumbers Union Booklets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 By Laws and Rules of Local Union No. 41, Butte Montana, revised March, 1954. 3 Union member monthly dues stamp books, hardcover. 1935-1943. HWAC
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Corner of Park and Main Trolley Photograph (Butte, Montana)3281Corner of Park and Main Trolley Photograph (Butte, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photograph of the Trolley at the corner of Park and Main St. in Butte Montana. Done by Elite Photo Studios, 3.5"x 4.75" very good conditio...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Irrepressible Butte Booklet3282Irrepressible Butte Booklet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Irrepressible Butte. the richest City in the World. Unique, Healthy, and Enterprising. $900.00 Produced Annually for Each Inhabitant. Compliments of P
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Three Montana Sewage Bonds3283Three Montana Sewage Bonds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) City of Butte. 1890. 15 coupons remaining, Gold & Wihte. Excellent condition other than folds. Hole cancelled, Bottom left corner ripped, Not...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Assortment of Montana Vehicle Pictures, Stickers, Receipts, Stickers and a Patch3284Assortment of Montana Vehicle Pictures, Stickers, Receipts, Stickers and a Patch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copper City Radio Club, Butte MT. cloth patch. 5 stapled Gordon's Jewelry receipts c. 1938. Stove Catalog from Butte Stove Repair Company, Bu...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Group Photo of "Bagdad Shriners" in Butte3285Group Photo of "Bagdad Shriners" in Butte
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group photo of "Bagdad Shriners" in Butte Montana taken by Elite Studios. Early Shriner uniforms for this chapter of the fraternal organ...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
2 Labor Union Strike Pads, Butte, Montana32862 Labor Union Strike Pads, Butte, Montana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 yellow colored 1.25" x 2.25" pads of approx 25 sheets each. The pads proclaim Notice Workers! / Stay Away from / Butte, Montana / Overcr...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******l for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Butte Montana Promo Items3287Butte Montana Promo Items
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes a 1905 booklet with numerous photos, mining articles, several tourist color guides. An used cloth bumper sticker for Butte. Perhaps the hig
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
Two BF White Montana billheads3288Two BF White Montana billheads
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1880. B. F. White, forwarding and commission merchant. Pay Henry Elling $85.95. Autosigned by White. For value received charge to account of DR Buf
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Letter for T.C. Power & Bro. Military & Indian Traders, 18763289Letter for T.C. Power & Bro. Military & Indian Traders, 1876
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Office of T.C. Power & Bro., Freighters and Forwarding Merchants, Military and Indian Traders. Letter addressed to post trader J,H. McKnight &am...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
T.C. Power & Bro, Indian Traders, Collection, Ft. Benton, MT3290T.C. Power & Bro, Indian Traders, Collection, Ft. Benton, MT
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 letters between two post traders. All are on T.C. Power & Bro., Military & Indian Traders, Fort Benton, letterhead and addressed to...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******c for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
Medal/Ribbon Garneill Lodge, No. 47 (Garneill, Montana)3291Medal/Ribbon Garneill Lodge, No. 47 (Garneill, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ribbon and Medal, Garneill Lodge, No. 47 K. of P. Garneill, Mont. Reverse: "In Memoriam". HWAC# 40628 Date: c. 1895 Location: Gar...
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to f********c.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
1866 Deposit of "Gulch Gold Dust," Helena, Montana Territory32921866 Deposit of "Gulch Gold Dust," Helena, Montana Territory
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manuscript Certificate of Deposit at the First National Bank in Helena. Dateline Helena, M.T., June 26, 1866. S.W. Vorhees has deposited one purse sai
Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to 1**9 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
Helena, Montana Territory Deposit for a Gold Bar, 18663293Helena, Montana Territory Deposit for a Gold Bar, 1866
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Manuscript document. Dateline Helena, MT June 29, 1866. First National Bank of Helena. John Gropper has deposited one bar of gold weighing 18.55
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
Letter to Ft. Shaw from Supt. of Indian Affairs, 1873, Montana Territory3294Letter to Ft. Shaw from Supt. of Indian Affairs, 1873, Montana Territory
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Letter written on official letterhead for the Office of the Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Dateline Helena, M.T. (Montana Territory), 1873. A
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
1905 Souvenir for Sands Bros. Co. in Helena32951905 Souvenir for Sands Bros. Co. in Helena
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8.5" diameter circular souvenir (plate?) with woman with flowers in her hair. Back has label: "Souvenir of 1905 / Compliments / of / Sands...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
5 First National Bank of Helena Checks32965 First National Bank of Helena Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Nice vignette of woman with shovel and shield on left side and eagle on right side. Orange adhesive R6c revenue stamp. 2) Jan. , 1871. Orange impri
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i******s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Letterhead for Overland Freight Line via Union Pacific & Utah Northern Railways (Helena, Montana)3297Letterhead for Overland Freight Line via Union Pacific & Utah Northern Railways (Helena, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare letterhead for the office of Overland Freight Line via Union Pacific & Utah Northern Railways. Dateline Helena, Montana, November 23, 1878....
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d******c for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
Three Different Territorial Helena Bank Exchanges/COD's3298Three Different Territorial Helena Bank Exchanges/COD's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All issued pre-statehood. Nice variety. 1) Best is L. Hershfield illustrated draft with green 2 cent revenue imprint (RN-B6). No. 2, issued 1866 to be
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Two Helena, Montana Telephone Directories3299Two Helena, Montana Telephone Directories
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both for territory served by The Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company. 1) Winter 1954-55. 68 pages. 9 x 6" softcover. 2) Winter 19...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******c for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00