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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Brougher Divide Mining Company Stock Certificates (11)5271 - Brougher Divide Mining Company Stock Certificates (11)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mr. Brougher was a co-discoverer of Tonopah, NV in Nye County. 11 Issued 1935-1941 # range 4332-5147. Signed by president Edwards. City: To
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 220.00
Sold to a********e.. for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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Goldsmith, Indiana-Tonopah, & Cash Boy Mining Stock Certificates (16)5272 - Goldsmith, Indiana-Tonopah, & Cash Boy Mining Stock Certificates (16)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different mining concerns in this lot, all from Tonopah, Two from Goldsmith Divide Mining, one from Indiana-Tonopah Mining, and thirteen from Ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********e.. for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Lucky Boy Divide Mining Company Stock Certificates (3)5273 - Lucky Boy Divide Mining Company Stock Certificates (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 certs. Issued not canceled. No.'s range from 3412 to 5838. Shares of 1000 each. Vignette with torch, ornate mauve border. 8.5" x 11.75&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********e.. for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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MacNamara Crescent Development Company of Nevada Certificates (9)5274 - MacNamara Crescent Development Company of Nevada Certificates (9)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 Issued and cancelled. Nye County, Nevada. Signed by president, 2 have small stains. Issued to Joseph Arshinowitz #105 1922 100 shares, Samson Wallac
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
 
 
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MacNamara Mining & Milling Stock Certificates (50+)5275 - MacNamara Mining & Milling Stock Certificates (50+)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Located in the Tonopah district, main offices in Oakland California. Fifty plus issued certificates all signed by J. G. Joseph, president although J.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to e*****r for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Manhattan Higgins Mining Stock Certificates (23)5276 - Manhattan Higgins Mining Stock Certificates (23)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty-three unissued certificates of the Manhattan Higgins Mining Company. The mine was in the Manhattan district 45 miles from Tonopah. All gold se
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Mizpah Extension Company of Tonopah Stock Certificates (5)5277 - Mizpah Extension Company of Tonopah Stock Certificates (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tonopah, Nye County, NV mine, 5 issued 1908-1914. # range 2146-10727. Signed by president Braun. 8.25" x 11". City: Tonopah ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*****a for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Five Different Tonopah Mining Stock Certificates5278 - Five Different Tonopah Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various vignettes of picture of mine, at Simon Silver-Lead Mines; Tonopah and California Gold Mining Company has vignette of men working; Tonopah Amal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****a for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Five Nevada Mining Stock Certificates5279 - Five Nevada Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Blue Ridge Midway Gold Mines Company, Ltd.,with vibrant orange color border; issued in 1945; 1 Oro Belle Consolidated Mines Company, issued in 1917,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*****a for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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New Tonopah Divide Mining Stock Certificates (7)5280 - New Tonopah Divide Mining Stock Certificates (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven issued and cancelled of the New Tonopah Divide Mining Company. Mine located in Tonopah district, main office located in San Francisco C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********r.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Silver Hills Nevada Mines Stock Certificates (20)5281 - Silver Hills Nevada Mines Stock Certificates (20)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver Hills Nevada Mines Company certificates, twenty cancelled, some with revenue stamps. Produced gold & silver from Tonopah district in earl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********e.. for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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Simon South Silver Mines Company Stock Certificates (10)5282 - Simon South Silver Mines Company Stock Certificates (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 stock certs with 3 vignettes of miners working with shovels, ore carts and gold pans. Unissued. 5.5" x 10". This site was a silver/lead...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
 
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Thompson Divide Mining Company Stock Certificates (20+)5283 - Thompson Divide Mining Company Stock Certificates (20+)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty plus cancelled certificates of major ore producer into the 1940's from the Tonopah Divide mining district in Esmeralda County, Vignette o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s****y for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Four Tonopah Mining Stocks5284 - Four Tonopah Mining Stocks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Jim Butler Tonopah Mining Company, 2) Grimes Divide Mining Company, 3) Gold Reef Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining Company (one unissued). A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*****a for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Tonopah Oriental Mining Co. Stock Certificates (16)5285 - Tonopah Oriental Mining Co. Stock Certificates (16)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 unissued certificates. # range 2349-2635. 9" x 11.5". City: Tonopah State: Nevada Date: HWAC # 51771
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to j******P for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Seal of Nevada Mining Company Stock Certificates (20)5286 - Seal of Nevada Mining Company Stock Certificates (20)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 certs. Unissued. No.'s ranging from 245 to 969. 4.25" x 10.25". City: Tuscarora Mining District, Elko Co. State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to e*****r for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Universal Silvers Company Stock Certificates (8)5287 - Universal Silvers Company Stock Certificates (8)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unionville, NV. 8 Issued to Lithgow Maher & Co. 1920, 100 shares ea. Signed by president Becker. 8.25" x 10.75". City: Uni...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****r for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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Verdi Development Company Stock Certificates5288 - Verdi Development Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8.5" x 11". Nice condition. Ornate orange border with vignette of eagle. Issued in 1955 to 1961. City: Verdi State: Neva...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********e.. for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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5 City of Virginia (Nevada) Water Bonds5289 - 5 City of Virginia (Nevada) Water Bonds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Virginia City, NV Water Bonds. 5 bonds are non executed with 6 coupons. 1 bond has a 1 inch stain and a smaller stain, and edge wear. 1 bond is execut
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to m*****1 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Chollar Gould & Savage Stock Certificates (Two Varities)5290 - Chollar Gould & Savage Stock Certificates (Two Varities)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two varieties of certificates of the Chollar Gould & Savage Mining Company. All cancelled, a few with revenue stamps. Mine located in the Comst...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*******m for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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