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November Wonders: Western Americana Auction (November 2021)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

Auction Details

Welcome to our November Wonders Auction, the second in our end-of-the-year auction trilogy!

We know every collector will find something special for their collection in this sale, and even a good Christmas present or two...

This sale features more than 3,100 lots across 5 days in over two dozen different collecting categories including: Art, Mining, Numismatics, Railroad, Militaria, General Americana, Jewelry, Books, Stocks & Bonds, and much more!

**HIGHLIGHTS**

--The Bill McKivor Nevada Token Collection Part I. Bill's Nevada token collection is full of so many rarities that we have split it over several sales. This round features an ultra-rare Comstock token from Gold Hill, as well as Beowawe, Chafey, Farrell, Bowers, Genoa, Incline, and more.

--Pancho Villa Collection. A rare second chance to bid on a Photo Diary of Pancho Villa by W.H. Horne (& Others). A massive and important collection of 184 real photo postcards (RPCs) and six original 5 x7 prints, most of which are directly attributable to Walter H. Horne, who made a good living for himself making photographic postcards in the American Southwest during the time of the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century.

--George Armstrong Custer Civil War Holster and Dispatch Case. The belt, brass buckle, holster, and dispatch case from Civil War Captain George Armstrong Custer, originally from the Frost Collection.

--Stunning Jewelry. Featuring a leopard gold & diamond necklace; a gold-in-quartz pendant; shadow box and diamond cocktail rings; and much more.

--Native Americana. Beautiful jewelry, pottery, artifacts, and ephemera.

--Ken Prag Collection. Rarities from the Prag Collection of stocks, ephemera, and postcards, including autographs of Thomas Edison, J. Paul Getty, John D. Rockefeller, JP Morgan. Other stock categories include: Wells Fargo and American Express, banking, brewing, Hollywood, Yellowstone, mining, railroad, & more.

--Mining. Collectibles including gold nuggets and ore specimens, artifacts, ephemera, and mining stock certificates from California, Colorado, Montana, and Nevada.

--Art. Museum-quality Western art pieces by Makk, Rosa, and Hanson, as well as a large group of Chilmark Western pewter sculptures. Plus African art and carvings, and many other paintings and prints.

--General Americana Bonanza. Including an original prostitute's license from Tombstone; rare bottles and brewing ephemera; Montana saloon archives from the MacKenzie Collection; rare badges; cowboy collectibles incl. saddles & rare photographs; books incl. a large Eastern US directory section; and much more.

Be sure to use the Search Function to find items across the 5 days in your collecting categories!

And Keep the Collections Coming!
Please keep us in mind for selling your collection, and contact me directly at fredholabird@gmail.com.

Happy bidding!

--Fred Holabird & Team--

Auction Schedule

DAY 1 - Thursday, Nov 18, Lots 1000-1601
Art 1000-1269
Firearms-Weapons 1270-1292
Foreign 1293-1338
Political 1339-1352
Military 1353-1402
Tools 1403-1422
Native Americana 1423-1477
Sports 1478-1535
Transportation 1536-1601

DAY 2 - Friday, Nov 19, Lots 2000-2657
Stocks & Bonds 2000-2657
All Categories including Mining,
Railroad, and various industries

DAY 3 - Saturday, Nov 20 , Lots 3000-3609
Minerals 3000-3018
Mining 3019-3034
Numismatics 3195-3258
Tokens 3259-3412
Philatelic & Postal History 3413-3609

DAY 4 - Sunday, Nov 21, Lots 4000-4620
Geographically Sorted Ephemera 4000-4265
General Collectibles 4269-4395
Souvenir Plates 4396-4424
Spoons & Flatware 4425-4428
Entertainment 4429-4446
Circus 4447-4450
Toys 4451-4484
Marbles 4485-4489
Bottles 4490-4527
Saloon 4528-4546
Tobacciana 4547-4559
Gaming 4560-4566
Cowboy 4567-4599
Clothing 4600-4620

DAY 5 - Monday, Nov 22, Lots 5000-5614
WF/Express 5000-5002
World's Fair / Expositions 5003-5013
Firefighting Memorabilia 5014-5017
Fraternal Organizations 5018-5022
Badges 5023-5044
Maps 5045-5066
Books 5067-5314
Furnishings & 3D 5315-5363
Jewelry 5364-5461
Music 5462-5490
Photography 5491-5614

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Morning Appeal Carson City Newspaper Group [108450]4110 - Morning Appeal Carson City Newspaper Group [108450]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various dates in 1904. January, March, June, etc. Date: 1904 Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Carson City Provenance: Historic V &a...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mounted Photograph of the Boston Bakery in Carson City [113515]4111 - Mounted Photograph of the Boston Bakery in Carson City [113515]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 x 5" photograph mounted on 5 x 8.5" board. Shows man walking down wooden boardwalk with "Boston Bakery" sign hanging from a st...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to j***d for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Virginia and Truckee Railroad passenger way-bills 1880 [115182]4112 - Virginia and Truckee Railroad passenger way-bills 1880 [115182]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of Virginia and Truckee Rail Road (V&T RR) way-bills from 1880. The route is marked from Virginia City to Carson City. A to...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Cherry Creek Early Photograph Group [130114]4113 - Cherry Creek Early Photograph Group [130114]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) Rare overview of the town from a distance. Buildings are small, but the contrast is sharp. Back gives the date as 1899. 2) Stage is al
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 375.00 - 900.00
Sold to e*****r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Nevada and the 16 to 1 Silver Issue [130061]4114 - Nevada and the 16 to 1 Silver Issue [130061]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In 1896 William Jennings Bryan was running for President of the United States. He was a strong proponent of the dual gold and silver to back United St
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*****l for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Two Cherry Creek, Nevada school photographs of David Miles' Class [130117]4115 - Two Cherry Creek, Nevada school photographs of David Miles' Class [130117]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
On in front of an assay office and the other appears to be in front of the school. Photos measure 7 x 9" framed. David is identified in one of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to j***d for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Duck Creek, NV Photos (11) [87157]4116 - Duck Creek, NV Photos (11) [87157]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 B&W 8x10" photos of "Old Duck Creek Line" Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Duck Creek Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 125.00
Sold to e*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Ely, Nevada Ephemera Group [130058]4117 - Ely, Nevada Ephemera Group [130058]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirteen. Includes McKinley Mining and Smelting Company letterhead with color McKinley and American Flag vignette. Two 1930 ìPioneer Tr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*****l for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Ely, Nevada Photographs and Pamphlet [130106]4118 - Ely, Nevada Photographs and Pamphlet [130106]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four photographs. 1) Five men posing. Ely, Nevada written on reverse. 8 x 5.25î. 2) Faded Ely, Nevada scene. 3) Stage at the Bido Theater in E
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to e*****r for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Three Jerry Gray Nephrite Blades (Jade) [130093]4119 - Three Jerry Gray Nephrite Blades (Jade) [130093]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These three blades were made by Jerry Gray of Esmeralda County. Nephrite is a hard, pale green or white mineral which is one of the forms of jade. It
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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First National Bank of Goldfield Bank Book [123147]4120 - First National Bank of Goldfield Bank Book [123147]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This book belonged to J. Emmett Walsh. Walsh was a Goldfield lawyer. Transactions occurred between 1908 and 1913. Most pages full. Overall in good con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*****l for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Spectacular Nevada National Guard Button and Two Goldfield Caps [123160]4121 - Spectacular Nevada National Guard Button and Two Goldfield Caps [123160]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice set! 1) This button has the Nevada seal on the front and "Waterbury Button Company on back. Indented in middle. 2-3) Enterprise Mercantile...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to m******0 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Two Nevada Checks incl. Governor F.B. Balzar [77500]4122 - Two Nevada Checks incl. Governor F.B. Balzar [77500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2: 1) F.B. Balzar personal check, dateline Hawthorne, Nevada, October 22, 1924. Issued to Churchill County Eagle for $50. Signed by Balzar. Fre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to R*********0 for (5.00 + 1.10BP) = 6.10
 
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Historical McGill Photos (Repro's Blow-Ups) [86817]4123 - Historical McGill Photos (Repro's Blow-Ups) [86817]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting lot of approx 6 blow-up repro pics of people & places in McGill, NV. Pic of 1913 McGill Mill Baseball Team (last names Strufic, Grif...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to e*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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McGill Club Calendars [87154]4124 - McGill Club Calendars [87154]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 30 unused wall calendars from McGill Club, NV Date: 2008-10 Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: McGill Provenance:
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Three Different National, Nevada Billheads [123174]4125 - Three Different National, Nevada Billheads [123174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1912 Thos. Defenbaugh general merchandise. Talks about proxies, annual work, etc. References McDonald. Probably referring to the Kennedy MacDonald
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Pioche and Eureka, Nevada Checks [74486]4126 - Pioche and Eureka, Nevada Checks [74486]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1) WE Griffin Banker / Wells Fargo 1884 check. Pioche. Nice green on white design. 2) 1922 St. John Lodge, Masons, Pioche check. Black on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Pyramid Lake Ranch Ephemera [115738]4127 - Pyramid Lake Ranch Ephemera [115738]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4: 1) Pictorial corner ad. cover for the Pyramid Lake Ranch, sent in 1948; 2) Unused matchbook for the Pyramid Lake Ranch at Sutcliffe, Nevada;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to j***d for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Reno City Business Directory & More [131705]4128 - Reno City Business Directory & More [131705]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A variety of items, mostly from the Reno area. Included are a city business directory from 1958, a first day issue of a postal cover celebrating Calif
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Reno Events Posters [122896]4129 - Reno Events Posters [122896]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 advertising signs and posters for various Reno and Vancouver, BC events. There are six 16"x 24" posters advertising n art showing for C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to D*****6 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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