Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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The American Fleet in Manila (Montana Military Book)2328The American Fleet in Manila (Montana Military Book)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Campaigning in the Philippines by Karl Irving Faust (1899) * Illustrated 314 pages * A book within a book ( Official History of the Operations of the
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
Western Fiction Archive (over 50)2329Western Fiction Archive (over 50)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Start your collection with this lot, or add these great classics to your library. A mix of hard/soft covered western fiction. * note - photo has boo
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
Montana Silver Spoons2330Montana Silver Spoons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four sterling silver spoons: Last Chance Gulch, Helena; Livingston; Livingston-Yellowstone; Masonic Temple Lewiston. Nice group. City: Montana State
Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
Scenic Glacier National Park Menus2331Scenic Glacier National Park Menus
Holabird Western Americana Collections
38 Menus from the Lake McDonald Hotel, Lake McDonald, Montana each with one of seven different scenic photographs of the Glacier National Park. Severa
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****a for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
1860 Nebraska Territorial Warrant that went unpaid23321860 Nebraska Territorial Warrant that went unpaid
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#677. Warrant to pay Benjamin B. Thompson $100.00 on January 13, 1860. "Clerk to Code Commissioners in 1855 & 6." This would have been...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****a for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
Nebraska, Illinois, and Kansas Calendars2333Nebraska, Illinois, and Kansas Calendars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 5 Nebraska, 1 Illinois, and 1 Kansas calendar including O'Keefe Real Estate Company (Omaha, Nebraska 1919), The National Bank of Ponti...
Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
First Laws of the Territory of Nevada (Fulton Collection)2334First Laws of the Territory of Nevada (Fulton Collection)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Published on January 15, 1862 by Orion Clemens, Secretary of the Territory. Laws of the Territory of Nevada passed at the first regular meeting of the
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to V********e for (1,200.00 + 276.00BP) = 1,476.00
Bond of the Territory of Nevada (Governor Nye Signature)2335Bond of the Territory of Nevada (Governor Nye Signature)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$1000 bond issued to Jonn Parrott, signed by James W. Nye. Hole Cancelled. In 1861, Nye was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln as Governor of the
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to F****e for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
Bond of the Territory of Nevada signed by Governor Nye2336Bond of the Territory of Nevada signed by Governor Nye
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice, early Nevada document with governor's signature. Issued for $1,000 to Emanuel Revia (?) on March 15th, 1864. Signed by James W. Nye a...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d******0 for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
Bond of the State of Nevada (Governor Blasdel Signature)2337Bond of the State of Nevada (Governor Blasdel Signature)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 247 for $187. Hole cancelled. Coupons 3-10 attached. Signed by Blasdel, governor. Henry Goode Blasdel (1825 – 1900) was an American politician and
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40
Bond of the State of Nevada (Governor Blasdel Signature)2338Bond of the State of Nevada (Governor Blasdel Signature)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 202 for 331. Signed by Henry G. Blasdel, the first Governor of Nevada, serving during the American Civil War and the first years of the Reconstru
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40
Bond of the State of Nevada (Governor Blasdel Signature)2339Bond of the State of Nevada (Governor Blasdel Signature)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bond no. 220 for $218. Signed by the first Governor of Nevada Henry Blasdel and controller Nightingill. Lithograph by Britton & Co. San Francisc...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40
Bond of the State of Nevada (Governor Blasdel Signature)2340Bond of the State of Nevada (Governor Blasdel Signature)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$1000. Signed by the first Governor of Nevada: H. G. Blasdel. Silver seal. Issued. Only one stamp remains. Cancelled. Date: 1867 Carson City NV. (Prag
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***1 for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
Bond of the State of Nevada2341Bond of the State of Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 210, for $100. Signed by W. H. Hobart, controller and Jerry Scholling, treasurer. Four stamps attached, cancelled. (Prag Collection) City: Ne
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***1 for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
Bond of the State of Nevada (Governor Blasdel Signature)2342Bond of the State of Nevada (Governor Blasdel Signature)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bond no. 353 for $500. Signed by the first Governor of Nevada: H. G. Blasdel. Issued. Stamp Nos. 16-20 attached. Hole cancelled. (Prag Collection) Ci
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
Bond of the State of Nevada (Governor Blasdel Signature)2343Bond of the State of Nevada (Governor Blasdel Signature)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed by the first Governor of Nevada: H. G. Blasdel. Issued. Only one stamp remains. Cancelled. Date: 1867 Carson City NV. Large gold seal, beautifu
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to F****e for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40
Bullion and Exchange Bank Ephemera2344Bullion and Exchange Bank Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection includes: checks (one to Buffalo Brewing), notes, etc. (Prag Collection) City: Nevada State: Carson City Date: HWAC#: : 31521
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to D******a for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
Carson City Photo Postcard Collection2345Carson City Photo Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 33 postcards with duplicates. Most are RPCs. Views of: Nevada State Prison (two different, one RPC), U.S. Indian School, Mark Twain Home (Frash
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to j***d for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
Carson City Postcard Collection--Older Cards2346Carson City Postcard Collection--Older Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 36 older postcards with duplicates. Places include: U.S. Mint (two different), Hank Monk's Grave, Capitol Building (many), Governor's...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j***d for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
Carson City Postcard Collection--Later Cards2347Carson City Postcard Collection--Later Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 45 later (1930s-1960s, chromes, linens, and printed) cards with duplicates. Views of Bowers Mansion, Capitol Building, Supreme Court, various i
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j***d for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
Carson City Savings Bank Checks and a Stock Certificate2348Carson City Savings Bank Checks and a Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One check made to "Ah Sam" a Chinese merchant, 1879. Other checks dated 1875, 76, and 1883. Four checks are signed by Geo. B. Hill and on...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
Fancy State Warrants - including Governor signatures!2349Fancy State Warrants - including Governor signatures!
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 different types. 1) 1871 General Fund to W. V. Tel. Co. Vignette of large eagle and a man with a flag exploring new land. 2) 1881 Legislative Fund
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d******0 for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
State Warrant Issued to and Signed by CC Druggist2350State Warrant Issued to and Signed by CC Druggist
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Will go great with your Foster bottle! State Controller's Warrant No. 1370, issued on March 5, 1881 to B.F. Foster, noted Carson City druggist, ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to F****e for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
Very Rare Utah Territory, Mormon Government Document2351Very Rare Utah Territory, Mormon Government Document
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued receipt from the County Treasurer as ordered by the County Court of Carson County, Utah Territory. We can date this to pre-1858. It was in th
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
Possible Jacob Donner Wagon Piece2352Possible Jacob Donner Wagon Piece
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In 1846, Jacob Donner, with his bother George and James Reed took an ill-fated trip to California. 114 years later, Nevada's famous desert explo...
Estimate : 300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8*****W for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
Elko Postcard Collection2353Elko Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30 postcards with some duplicates. One postcard of the U.S. Air Mail Field, mailed 1929, has a typed message to parents with a great summation
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Elko Postcards--Older Cards2354Elko Postcards--Older Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 postcards with some duplication. Includes: "Hauling Supplies to the Mines" (train and horse team with 1909 message), duplicate p...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Elko Real Photo Postcard Collection2355Elko Real Photo Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 with duplicates. Includes: train depot, Lamoille Canyon, views of the town from above (six total, five different), Kodiak bear at Stockmen...
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*****l for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
Eureka Check Suite2356Eureka Check Suite
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Best is 1) Check from the Eureka County Bank, Nov. 23rd, 1885 issued to Pay in S.F. less exchange to St. Louis Coffin Co. for $242.12. Cut a
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to D******a for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
White Pine County Bank Check Trio2357White Pine County Bank Check Trio
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rarest is 1) White Pine County Bank, Eureka dateline, for $50 to Pay in S.F. Exchange. Signed by John Pardy. Blue 2 cent adhesive US IR stamp. Stamp a
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
Gold Hill Check Collection (incl. territorial)2358Gold Hill Check Collection (incl. territorial)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1) Maynard & Flood, Nevada Territory, Sept. 14, 1863. Issued to Garmen (?) for "lagging to Holmes Mine." Issued by the Im...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*********g for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
Gold Hill Historical Postcards2359Gold Hill Historical Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine post cards of Gold Hill, just south of Virginia City. The Gold Hill Hotel is the oldest operating hotel in the state of Nevada. And not owned by
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****3 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
H.H. Flagg, Banker, Check signed by mining superintendent R.N. Graves2360H.H. Flagg, Banker, Check signed by mining superintendent R.N. Graves
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Gold Hill check with rare signature. H.H. Flagg, Banker check issued to Wood Knight & Co. for $2,000. Wood, Knight & Co. were a law fir...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*********g for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
Rare Gold Hill Check (H.H. Flagg, Banker) with revenue stamps2361Rare Gold Hill Check (H.H. Flagg, Banker) with revenue stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pictorial check for this scarce Gold Hill banker. Also has green 5 cent Nevada adhesive revenue stamp and orange 2 cent US IR adhesive with tied Flagg
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
Goldfield Ephemera2362Goldfield Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various items: Tribune Printing Co., Goldfield Consolidated Milling & Transportation Co., The R. L. Bernier Co., and more. (Prag Collection) Ci...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r***6 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
Treasure City & Hamilton Bank of California Check Pair2363Treasure City & Hamilton Bank of California Check Pair
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Dateline Treasure City, Dec. 3rd, 1870. Pay to Jas. Steel $45. Signed by J.E. Clayton as superintendent for O.H.T. Orange 2 cent Nevada and US IR s
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to F****e for (175.00 + 40.25BP) = 215.25
Las Vegas Postcard Collection2364Las Vegas Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large lot of 118 postcards and 3 matchbooks. Most are later cards (chrome). Postcards cover casinos, hotels, and motels such as Las Vegas Club, Hacien
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to s*****l for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
Fabulous Bird's-eye View of Reno2365Fabulous Bird's-eye View of Reno
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The center of the large map depicts an overview of Reno and around it are 24 different views of buildings and scenes including: Truckee River, First N
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to a****a for (3,750.00 + 862.50BP) = 4,612.50
1900/01 Reno City Directory23661900/01 Reno City Directory
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes a business directory. Lots of ads. Street directory. List of churches, fraternal organizations, public officers, etc. Hardcover. Back cover a
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to e*****r for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
1904 Reno & Sparks Directory23671904 Reno & Sparks Directory
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover with advertising on covers. 194 pages plus map (11.25" X 8.5") of Reno. Published by Haley & Durey, Reno. "Giving Name,...
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to V********e for (500.00 + 115.00BP) = 615.00
Polk's Reno, Washoe County and Carson City Directory2368Polk's Reno, Washoe County and Carson City Directory
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Third Polk directory. 373 pages. Tan hardcover. Reno listings begin on page 25 after a listing of streets, government officials, schools, parks, and o
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to V********e for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
1931 Reno City Directory and Guidebook23691931 Reno City Directory and Guidebook
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Telephone Directory for Reno. Includes a 'Yellow Pages" (although they are on white paper). Some advertising. Dr. T. P. Kwan, Chinese exper...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to V********e for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
Two Nevada Directories2370Two Nevada Directories
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Polk's Reno City , Washoe county and Carson City Directory, also includes Buyer's Guide and Classified Business Directory, 1929-1930. 2) ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to V********e for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
Biggest Little Postcard Archive in the World (Reno)2371Biggest Little Postcard Archive in the World (Reno)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
200 cards of downtown Reno: North Virginia Street Scenes near the historic arch. Many are real photo. Please inspect. (Prag Collection) City: Nevada
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 2,000.00
Bowers Mansion Postcards2372Bowers Mansion Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven postcards of historic Bowers Mansion where Eilley Orrum, Virginia City Millionaire, lived. (Prag Collection) City: Nevada State: Reno Date: H
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
Real Photo Postcards of Important Reno Buildings2373Real Photo Postcards of Important Reno Buildings
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 50 picture post cards of important Reno Nevada buildings, including the Post Office, City Hall, Wedding Chapel's, Court House, Library, Hig...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s*****l for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
Reno Promotonial Postcards2374Reno Promotonial Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifty plus postcards promoting Reno, The Biggest Little City in the World. (Prag Collection) City: Nevada State: Reno Date: HWAC#: : 31836
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to e*****r for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
Reno Hotel Real Photo Postcards2375Reno Hotel Real Photo Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Picture postcards of Reno Nevada Hotels. Too many to count. Hotels long gone like the Mapes, Harolds Club, Bank Club, Golden, Riverside. (Prag Collect
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
Reno Motel Postcards2376Reno Motel Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of postcards showing various Reno Motels. No Motel 6 here. All of these are gone. (Prag Collection) City: Nevada State: Reno Date: HWAC#:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*****l for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
Rare Reno Postcards2377Rare Reno Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine rare RPC's cards, some in sepia, some in chrome, one panoramic view. (Prag Collection) City: Nevada State: Reno Date: c1906 HWAC#: : 31834
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00