October 2017 Premier Auction

Auction Details

This 5-day sale features 2,900 lots in multiple collecting categories including Mining, Minerals, Native Americana, Bottles, Gaming, Cowboy, Tokens, Numismatics, Railroad & Express, Postal History & Philatelic, Firearms & Military, and General Americana.

Highlights include:

*Gold, gold & silver ore, & choice mineral specimens from around the world

*a wide variety of mining collectibles including artifacts, stock certificates, photographs, and ephemera

*choice Native Americana from a prominent collection including Western baskets, projectile points, Navajo Pottery, jewelry, a Kachina Collection, and a Pacific NW bone, ivory & carved stone collection

*Bottles and antique glass including the Shamberger Saratoga Mineral Water Collection, Saloon back bar bottles, Western sodas and whiskies, Nevada embossed bottles, and an Insulator Collection

*Cowboy collectibles including a branding iron collection and cowboy postcards

*Tokens & Medals including Tombstone, Arizona, Alaska, California, Nevada Tokens & key tags, Fort tokens, So-Called Dollar collection feat. Bryan Money, Encased Cents, and US & Mining Medals

*Numismatics including Colorado silver coinage (a new discovery), Salt Lake City National Bank Note Collection, Nevada National Bank Notes, Assay incl. a rare assayer ingot and & Comstock assay documents

*Railroad stocks, bonds, keys, locks, and reference libraries

*Wells Fargo & Other Express collectibles incl. a rare Wells Fargo gold medal

*Postal history including first flights, first day covers, and revenue stamped documents

*A selection of antique firearms and swords

*Political collectibles feat. a Theodore Roosevelt button collection

*General Americana with strong Colorado, Montana, and Nevada sections including Shamberger Photograph Collection of Nevada Mining Camps and a large selection of Colorado stereoviews

*A special Dealer Section featuring large lots of mining, railroad, & other stocks, bonds, and postcards

                                          Auction Schedule

Day 1, Thursday, October 19, 2017 (Lots 1000-1666)
            Minerals (1000-1179)
                        Gold (1000-1013)
                        Ore, Gem, & Mineral Specimens  (1014-1179)
 
            Mining (1180-1666)
                        Candlesticks (1180-1188)
                        Explosives (1189-1198)
                        Mine Lighting (Carbide, Oil, Safety) (1199-1216)
                        Hard Goods (1217-1224)
                        Books (1225-1259)
                        Stocks, Checks, & Other Ephemera  (1260-1666)
 
 
Day 2, Friday, October 20, 2017 (Lots 2000-2576)
            Native Americana (2000-2268)
                        Southwest
                                    Art (2000-2026)
                                    Baskets (2027-2037)
                                    Beadwork (2038-2056)
                                    Moccasins (2057-2064)
                                    Rugs & Jewelry (2065-2071)
                                    Kachinas (2072-2099)
                                    Pottery (2100-2170)
                                    Tools & Other (2171-2181)
                        Northwest
                                    Animal tools/art (2182-2189)
                                    Clothing & Moccasins (2190-2197)
                                    Ivory Art & Tools (2198-2211)
                                    Sculptures (2212-2226)
                                    Tools & Other (2227-2232)
                        Nat. Amer. Books (2233-2268)
 
            Bottles & Glass (2269-2498)
                        Bitters, Poisons, Medicines (2269-2299)
                        Mineral Water (2300-2361)
                        Soda (2362-2412)
                        Whiskey (2413-2452)
                        Beer & Other (2453-2477)
                        Insulators (2478-2498)
 
            Gaming (2499-2521)
 
            Cowboy (2522-2576)
                        Branding Irons (2522-2540)
                        Cowboy Ephemera (2541-2576)
 
 
Day 3, Saturday, October 21, 2017 (Lots 3000-3610)
            Tokens (Geographic Sort) (3000-3068)
 
            Numismatics (3069-3281)
                        So-Called Dollars (3069-3136)
                                    Bryan Money (3069-3099)
                                    Other (3100-3136)
                        Medals (3137-3181)
                        Coins (3182-3202)
                        Encased Cents (3203-3216)
                        Currency (3217-3245)
                        Scrip & Ephemera (3246-3256)
                        Ingots & Assay (3257-3281)
           
            Railroad & Express (3282-3445)
                        Books (3282-3304)
                        Locks & Keys (3305-3317)
                        Stocks, Bonds, & Ephemera  (3318-3425)
                        Wells Fargo & Other Express (3426-3445)
 
            Postal History & Philatelic (3446-3526)
                        First Day & First Flight (3446-3475)
                        Military (3476-3486)
                        Geographic Sort (3487-3510)
                        Stamps & Revenue (3511-3526)
           
            Firearms, Weaponry, & Military Collectibles (3527-3610)
                        Civil War (3527-3546)
                        Other Military (3547-3556)
                        Firearms, Holsters, & Ephemera (3557-3568)
                        Knives & Swords (3569-3610)
 
 
Day 4, Sunday, October 22, 2017 (Lots 4000-4624)
            Political incl. Theodore Roosevelt Collection (4000-4022)
           
            General Americana
                        (Geographic Sort) (4023-4497)
                        Art (4498-4511)
                        Books (4512-4529)
                        Miscellaneous Americana incl. Hard Goods, Jewelry, & Ephemera (4530-4595)
                        World Collectibles (4596-4624)
 
           
Day 5, Monday, October 23, 2017 (Lots 5000-5415)
            Dealer Specials
                        Misc. Americana & Ephemera (5000-5017)
                        Stock Certificates & Bonds: Mining, Railroad, & Other (5018-5415)
 

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Chairman Mao Poster4616 - Chairman Mao Poster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chairman Mao and the people. This poster is distinctly different than the other posters in this collection and veers towards the Western art style. c
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******3 for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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Color Chairman Mao Propaganda Poster4617 - Color Chairman Mao Propaganda Poster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Color image of Chairman Mao. Considered one of the 10 most desirable Mao posters. Approx 20" x 29.5". City: State: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******3 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Bowl Signed "Felix Ortiz"4618 - Bowl Signed "Felix Ortiz"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mata Ortiz Indian Pottery, Casas Grande, Mexico. Large bowl signed Felix Ortiz, however, not the real Felix Ortiz who was known for starting this pott
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Minoan Art and Archaeology with 10 Photos4619 - Minoan Art and Archaeology with 10 Photos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 pages from Art and Archaeology possibly May-June 1934, A Minoan Gold Treasure. 10.75" x 7.75". 10 black and white photos of Minoan art o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Antique Russian Silver Cigarette Case4620 - Antique Russian Silver Cigarette Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amazing Russian imperial antique solid silver cigarette case (image of Russian soldiers on horseback) with gold emblems on front and back of case. 4-3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (700.00 + 168.00BP) = 868.00
 
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Antique Russian Woman's Silver Cigarette Case4621 - Antique Russian Woman's Silver Cigarette Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Russian women's antique silver cigarette case set with 5 carnelian or amber stones. Case has an attached belt-like strap (or could go around nec...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8*******P for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Afghan Lapis Lazuli Necklace & Lapis Malachite Heart4622 - Afghan Lapis Lazuli Necklace & Lapis Malachite Heart
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Stunning two layer Afghan lapis lazuli necklace, deep blue stone, bubble necklace. 18" long. 2) Large natural copper lapis malachite heart p...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to g*******h for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Coleman's Mustard Tin4623 - Coleman's Mustard Tin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Coleman's Mustard tin that was likely made in the early 1900s. It is rectangular shaped with cut out grooves and artwork including a coat of ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to b******d for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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"Detective" Bound Volumes (French Newspaper)4624 - "Detective" Bound Volumes (French Newspaper)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three bound volumes of the French newspaper "Detective" published by the Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios research department. Ex-library books...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Standard Pharmaceutical Owl Drug Bottle5000 - Standard Pharmaceutical Owl Drug Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Standard Pharmaceutical Owl Drug, square, 6” tall, 2.5” square, clear. “Owl Drug Co. San Francisco” on the bottom. Has unusual metal pour spout on cor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9*****H for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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Soda Bottle Group5001 - Soda Bottle Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four antique soda bottles: non-name medium lime green blob; Bergin & Sons, Philadelphia in light green, stain; Comstock, Cove & Co., Boston,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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California Embossed Soda Bottle Group5002 - California Embossed Soda Bottle Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four California embossed sodas, three blob style: McEwin, aqua; San Francisco Glass Works, aqua; E.L. Billings, Sac City, aqua; Belfast Ginger Ale, SF
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to p***p for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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US Ephemera Collection (Military, Railroad, Expo, Covers, Etc)5003 - US Ephemera Collection (Military, Railroad, Expo, Covers, Etc)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of various US ephemera including: 1865 Colusa County illustrated draft; exposition stamps & covers; Wells Fargo COD envelopes; World...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****H for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Misc Western Americana5004 - Misc Western Americana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map of Jib Extension Mining Co in blueprint form with a large stain, Cataclysms on the Colombia, Mt. St. Helens map and sample, 2 issues The Copper S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****2 for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Misc. Mining Photos and Stereoviews plus a Geology Book5005 - Misc. Mining Photos and Stereoviews plus a Geology Book
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 stereoviews, 4 mining photos. Geology of the Isles of Shoals book by Fowler-Billings. City: State: Date: HWAC # 5284
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to j****2 for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
 
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3 Different Political Documents5006 - 3 Different Political Documents
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Benjamin F. Prescott for Governor, a torn roster and a blank receipt for People's Party State Central Committee 1900. City: Stat...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Souvenir Coin Gold Tag5007 - Souvenir Coin Gold Tag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Americana Days of '49 $50 Gold Slug gold souvenir tag. 1.25" x 2". City: State: Date: HWAC # 50...
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
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IRS Dealer in Manufactured Tobacco Documents (5)5008 - IRS Dealer in Manufactured Tobacco Documents (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 unissued documents c. 1870's. City: State: Date: HWAC # 50041
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to a****y for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
 
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Eight IRS Retail Liquor Dealer Documents c.1870s5009 - Eight IRS Retail Liquor Dealer Documents c.1870s
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 $25 IRS retail liquor certificates, unissued c. 1870's. City: State: Date: HWAC # 50034
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Three IRS Retail Liquor Dealer Documents c.1880s5010 - Three IRS Retail Liquor Dealer Documents c.1880s
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 unissued documents c. 1880's. City: State: Date: HWAC # 50042
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
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