Auction Details
Montana 'Big Sky' and Holiday Auction is a four day feast for the collector. This sale begins with a one day Montana only auction focusing on tokens and postal history. The next three days run the wide range of a traditional Holabird Auction: minerals, numismatics, Native Americana, railroadianna, mining, photographs, stock certificates, express, saloon, exposition, assay, tokens, badges, Gold Rush, etc. Heavy emphasis is placed on Colorado, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and the Western States.
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4243Yosemite Photograph Collection (c.1920s)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 39 small photographs detailing trips to Yosemite. Many views of waterfalls. Includes: 13 from a 1920 trip (3.5" x 5.5"), 16 from a ...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
4244Yosemite Collectibles (ephemera)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. Includes: five different Ahwahnee menus (8.5" x 6.25") featuring Ansel Adams photographs on the covers (c.1957-60); Doan's ...
Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********o for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
4245Yosemite Snap Shots (c.1935-40)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 73. About half are very high quality. Most are 2.75" x 4.5." Views of Hotel Wawona, elk, lots of waterfalls, Mirror Lake, car thru ...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
4246Yosemite Prints, Etchings, & Early ViewsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 31. Includes: a handbill (10" x 6.5") advertising the Nevada Stage Co.'s stagecoach to Yosemite (taken out of a book), eight sm...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
4247Yosemite Photographs by TaberHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three Taber photographs mounted on heavy cardstock. 1) No. 5157. Upper Yosemite Fall, A.D. 1890. Taber Photo, San Francisco, Cal. Measures 10...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
4248Early Yosemite PhotographsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Five different, reasonably high quality, photographs, possibly dating to 1880-90. They are all mounted and have pen notations describing them. One pho
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
4249Yosemite Photographs and Playing Card SetHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. 1) Souvenir playing card set in box published by the Yosemite Park and Curry Company. 52 photographic cards plus one joker. c.1926. 2) Cabin
Estimate : 120.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6******n for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
4250Ansel Adams Yosemite MenusHolabird Western Americana Collections
14 total. Seven different early (1941) Ahwahnee menus: Nevada Fall, Merced Lake, El Capitan, At the Badger Ski Fields, The Grizzly Giant, Vernal and N
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
4252Inglenook Winery Postcard GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. King of the early California cabernet sauvignon! 1) Two early cards with the same exterior view. One mailed in 1912 and the other in 1916. 2
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 240.00
4253Italian Swiss Colony Winery at Asti Postcard CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 184. Huge group with many types of postcards (early, B+W, colorized, chrome) for the Italian Swiss Colony. 1) Twenty-eight early cards depictin
Estimate : 150.00 - 700.00
Sold to t********n.. for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
42545 Stagecoach PostcardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
1 RPC from the BT Studio, Santa Barbara, Calif. Two cards from the Lyon Pony Express Museum in Arcadia, California. Note reads: "Old Overland S...
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to d******0 for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
4255Desert PostcardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Death Valley, Furnace Creek area. 8 post-1940 PC's, 1 early PC, 32 post-1940 PC's, 2 Death valley RR coupons, 1915. (Prag Collection) Cit...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
42561955 Pin-Up Calendar with Ted Withers Color PaintingsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive and colorful pin-up calendar made to look like an Artist's Sketch Pad with playful tips on how to play different games under eac...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
4257Two California BadgesHolabird Western Americana Collections
One gold color (possibly gold plated): Sheriff. Manufactured by Irvine & Jachens of San Francisco. One silver color: Scratched on back is "...
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to 9*****H for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
4260Equitec Financial Group, Inc. Specimen Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Equitec Financial Group, Inc. (CA) Specimen stock certificate. 1972 printed on the corporate seal. The company was a real estate syndication firm that
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
4261California State Telegraph Company EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. 1) May 9, 1864 telegraph to Samuel Davis of Downieville. "Runyan has arrived." From Brown, Cox, & Rhodes. 2) Cover for f...
Estimate : 30.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (15.00 + 3.45BP) = 18.45
4262Contra Costa Basin Tidelands MapHolabird Western Americana Collections
Fabric map created by the County Commissioners depicting the Salt Marsh Tidelands north of the boundary of Oakland. 41 x 50" with charts of the...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
4263"Eden in Jeopardy," by Richard G. LillardHolabird Western Americana Collections
"Man's Prodigal Meddling with his Environment--The Southern California Experience." By Richard G. Lillard. 329 pages, indexed. Publish...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
4264Old California ArticlesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 14 articles on The Golden State, published in the Southern California Automobile Club Magazine, Touring Topics, forerunner of Westways Ma
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
4265"Horse Studies" Pencil Sketch by Linwood Payson AmesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Color pencil sketch (14" H x 11.5" W) by Linwood Payson Ames (1870-1937). He was known for: landscapes, desert scenes and horse paintings,...
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
4267CDMG Stock Certificate Number 1Holabird Western Americana Collections
Find location in CDMG Stock certificate NUMBER 1 for 5 shares to J. B. Sears on February 4, 1888. Sears is also the president. M. D. Parker is the sec
Estimate : 30.00 - 75.00
Sold to t*******d for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
4268Bank of Italy, California ArchiveHolabird Western Americana Collections
Many documents for Bank of Italy, California branches. Includes: Twenty checks (1910s-1920s), most from the San Francisco branch. Three photo postcard
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
4269California Poll Tax ReceiptsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. 1) Military Poll Tax Receipt. Santa Clara County. 1863. 2) Poll Tax receipt from Sacramento, 1887. 3) School Poll Tax receipt for Butte Coun
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to a**********o for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
4270Chinese in California Check & Exchanges (4)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four different: one check and three exchanges. 1) 1931 San Francisco check for May's Studio with Chinese characters. 2) 1918 2nd of Excha...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
4271Nine Different California Fishing LicensesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 1920, 1921 pictorial, 1923 pictorial, 1925 pictorial, 1927 pictorial, 1929 pictorial, 1931 pictorial, 1958 license stamp, and 1971. Most are
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
4272Eleven Different California Hunting LicensesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 1919 pictorial, 1922 pictorial, 1923, pictorial, 1925 pictorial, 1929 pictorial, 1932, 1942, 1945, 1948, 1954, and a deer license tag from 1
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********o for (95.00 + 21.85BP) = 116.85
42733 Stereo ViewsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Only one view is labelled: Old Custom House, Monterey, Cal., by Richard Behrendt, California. (Prag Collection) City: State: California Date:
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
4274California Hotel Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three, two different. 1) Suisun City Hotel Company. Two issued stocks 1889 and 1918, both pen cancelled. 4" x 9.75" 2) Unissued Waw...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
4275"B" Towns, Southern California Desert PostcardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Barstow, Baker, Bishop, Bodie, Banning, and more. 7 RPC's, 21 old pre-1920 PC's, 49 post-1940 PC's. (Prag Collection) City: State: ...
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to D****7 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
4276California Glass Company Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. First ones seen by us. No information could be found on this company. Inc in Maine in 1920. No. 65, issued for 5,000 shares to J.A. Fraters and
Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
4277Over 50 Postcards From "C" TownsHolabird Western Americana Collections
B/w and color cards from Chula Vista, Chino, Calexico, Calico, Corona and more. (Prag Collection) City: State: California Date: hwac# 32035
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
4278Southern California Desert "A" / "B" Towns PostcardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Over 60 postcards from Agua Caliente, Apple Valley, Arlington, Antelope Valley, Brawley, Beaumont, Baker, Barstow and more. (Prag Collection) City:
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
4279Northern California Stock Certificates with Great VignettesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three different. 1) California Navigation & Improvement Company. Issued for 50 shares on May 21, 1907. Signed by Newall (president) and t...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s**********r for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
4280Northern California Stock Certificate & Bond CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Eclectic group of 14. Includes: Truckee-Carson Farmer's Association (1908, not cxl), The Pickwick Corp. (two 1930, not cxl), Western Investment ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s**********r for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
4281Eclectic Group of Southern California Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15. Includes: Los Angeles Improvement Co. (1887, pen cxl), Spring Street Market Co. (two 1929, not cxl), Lion Country Safari Inc. (two 19702, v
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s**********r for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
4282Northern California Stock Certificate CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Includes: Mariposa Development Co. (1933, not cxl), O.P. Downing & Co. (1907, not cxl), The City Store (San Jose, 1895, pen cxl), Nat...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
4283California Banking Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. 1) Pajaro Valley Bank (four issued 1888-1904, all punch or stamp cancelled) and Pajaro Valley National Bank (two issued 1910, stamp cancell
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
4285Rocky Mountain National Bank Checks & StockHolabird Western Americana Collections
Four pieces, all rare. Three checks, issued 1868-1869, all with elk pictorial and RN-B revenue imprint. Central City datelines. Spindle and punch hole
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a****y for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
4286Seven Photographs of Cheyenne CanyonHolabird Western Americana Collections
Marvelous views of the canon in the 1800's. All 8 x 5". All on card stock. 1-2) Nearly identical Jackson photographs of Seven Falls. On gre...
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 900.00
4288Colorado Springs Non-Mining Bonds & Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine. 1) The Acacia Hotel Corporation, stock issued in 1920 for 4 shares, pen cancelled. Photograph of hotel. 2) Four different City of Colorad
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
4289Colorado Springs Flower Carnival Souvenir ButtonHolabird Western Americana Collections
Made by The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark, NJ City: Colorado Springs State: Colorado Date: 1896 hwac# 35757
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to a****y for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
4291The Colorado College Land Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Colorado. No. 17, issued for 50 shares to the company (and college) president, E.P. Tenney on March 21, 1882 in Colorado Springs. Also signed
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to R******d for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
4292Two choice c1890 Colorado Springs PhotographsHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) A view of Pike's Peak from Colorado Springs. The photographer, W. E. Hook, has managed to catch a residential street with the Peak in the bac...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
4293The Cripple Creek TripHolabird Western Americana Collections
Rare small booklet: A Picture Story of The Cripple Creek Trip. Soft cover, 6" x 9". Published by The Smith-Brooks Press, 1915. Soft cover,...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
4294Two Cripple Creek Souvenir ButtonsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two Cripple Creek July 4th Celebration Buttons. One Grand Celebration of Teller Co. with a photo of two american flags with 13 stars each. The second
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00