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October 2017 Premier Auction

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

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)
 

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight
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Native American History Library2253 - Native American History Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine books: "Native Americans;" "The Tewa World;" "Americ'a Fascinating Indian Heritage;" "George Catlin and ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to W********e for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Native American Rugs and Blankets Library2254 - Native American Rugs and Blankets Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 books on Native American rugs and blankets. 1) Genuine Navajo Rug...How to tell - Noel Bennett, 2&3) Weaving a Navajo Blanket - Gladys A. Ri...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******0 for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Native Americana Museum Guides & Auction Catalogs2255 - Native Americana Museum Guides & Auction Catalogs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17. Includes: Uncommon Legacies: Native American Art from the Peabody Essex Museum; Indian Art of the United States; Indian Art of the Americas
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Native North American Library Collection2256 - Native North American Library Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Includes: Indian Art of the United States (1941 hardcover and 1969 hardcover); Art of Grace and Passion (hardcover, Aspen Art Museum); Art
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*********r for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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North American Native American Art Library2257 - North American Native American Art Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Includes: Two Hundred Years of North American Indian Art (Feder); Sacred Circles (Arts Council); Art of the North American Indians: The Tha
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Northwestern Indian Art Books2258 - Northwestern Indian Art Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve books on Northwest native American art: "Haida Art,"; "A Guide to Buying Contemporary Northwest Coast Indian Arts"; "...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Prehistoric Southwest Library2259 - Prehistoric Southwest Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Includes: Ancient Ancestors of the Southwest (Schaaf, autographed to John Blom); Acoma Pueblo in the Sky (Minge, hardcover); Glimpses of the
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to W********e for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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Pueblo Nations Books2260 - Pueblo Nations Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five books of the Pueblo culture: "Pueblo Nations" by Joe S. Sando; "Cochiti: A New Mexico Pueblo Past and Present", by Charles ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******0 for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Southwestern Indian Books2261 - Southwestern Indian Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fourteen books: "Southwestern Indian Arts & Crafts" by Tom Bahti (two copies); "Southwestern Indian Tribes," by Tom Bahti; ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Southwestern Pottery Library2262 - Southwestern Pottery Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. Includes: Acoma & Laguna Pottery (Dillingham, hardcover); Ceramic Art of the Prehistoric Southwest (Turner); Generations in Clay (Ditt...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Three Books on Native American Masks2263 - Three Books on Native American Masks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Indian Masks & Myths of the West (Joseph H. Wherry, hardcover, 1969). 2) American Indian Horse Masks (Cowdrey and Martin, large hardcover, 20...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a******0 for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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Three Special Native Americana Books2264 - Three Special Native Americana Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three illustrated, two in color. 1) The Five Crows Ledger: Biographic Warrior Art of the Flathead Indians (James D. Keyser). 2) Warrior Artists: Histo
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Totem Poles Library2265 - Totem Poles Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6: Art of the Totem (Barbeau); Expanding the Circle (Davidson); Carving Totem Pole & Masks (Bridgewater); Carve Your Own Totem Pole (Hill...
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Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to W********e for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Tribe Specific Native American Art Books2266 - Tribe Specific Native American Art Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. Includes: Life of Pride and Love, Kiowa and Comanche Cradles (Hail); A Bag of Bones (Masson); Contemporary Indian Artists, Montana/Wyoming/I
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******0 for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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5 Different Native American Photos2267 - 5 Different Native American Photos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1950's 8" x 10" black and white photos depicting several tepees in a camping area (this photo has some light water spots), 3 photos...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Native American Postcard Group2268 - Native American Postcard Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven. Two humorous, one Nez Perce portrait, one Sioux chief, one Chief Iron Tail with squaws and family, weaving, at the campfire, etc. Two p
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Estimate : 40.00 - 70.00
Sold to 8*****l for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
 
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4 Log Plantation Bitters Amber2269 - 4 Log Plantation Bitters Amber
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amber 1860 X BITTERS/ PATENTED 1862. Nice condition. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. Shamberger collection. City: Stat
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********d for (90.00 + 21.60BP) = 111.60
 
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6 Bitters Bottles2270 - 6 Bitters Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10.5" dark green FERRO CHINA BISLERI. Dark green, on bottom, SAXLE & HANER/ JANOS. Amber LASH'S/ KIDNEY AND LIVER/ BITTERS// THE BEST ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*********r for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Emerald Green Bitters Bottle2271 - Emerald Green Bitters Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Emerald Green ladies leg bitters bottle. No markings. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. Shamberger collection. City: Sta
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to i********s.. for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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6 Log Amber Plantation Bitters Bottle2272 - 6 Log Amber Plantation Bitters Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9.75" long. Amber 6 log bitters bottom. No chips or cracks, very nice condition. City: State: Date: HWAC# 4...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for (95.00 + 19.95BP) = 114.95
 
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