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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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B & P Token (Tombstone, Arizona)3030 - B & P Token (Tombstone, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: The / B & P / Tombstone / Ariz.; Rev.: Good For / 10c /In Merchandise. Al, 24mm, R9. City: Tombstone State: Arizona D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to i********s.. for 403.00
 
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Barney Andrino Token (Tombstone, Arizona)3031 - Barney Andrino Token (Tombstone, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Barney / Andrino; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / Drink / Or / Cigar. Al., 27mm, Oct. R8. City: Tombstone State: Arizona Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 2**3 for 49.60
 
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Everybody's Pharmacy Token (Tombstone, Arizona)3032 - Everybody's Pharmacy Token (Tombstone, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Everybody's Pharmacy / Tombstone, / Ariz.; Rev.: Good For / 5c / In Trade. Oct., Al., 21mm, R9. City: Tombstone State: A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 2**3 for 136.40
 
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Garibadi Saloon Token (Tombstone, Arizona)3033 - Garibadi Saloon Token (Tombstone, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Found in Tombstone, only known specimen,. Obv.: Garibadi / Saloon; Rev.: Good For / One / Drink. Al, Oct., 30mm. Not listed in Spooner. City
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for 136.40
 
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Hentzel & Kibfer Token (Tombstone, Arizona)3034 - Hentzel & Kibfer Token (Tombstone, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Hentzel & Kibfer / Good For / holed / At Bar; Rev.: blank. Br., rd. 23mm, unlisted. City: Tombstone State: Arizona D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for 99.20
 
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Occidental Bar Token (Tombstone, Arizona)3035 - Occidental Bar Token (Tombstone, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Occidental / Bar; rev.: Good For / One / Smile; Wm, 24 mm, R10. City: Tombstone State: Arizona Date: HWAC# 50444
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l********1 for 310.00
 
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Pony Saloon Token (Tombstone, Arizona)3036 - Pony Saloon Token (Tombstone, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Pony Saloon / J.H. Marrs / Prop. / Tombstone, / Ariz.; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Br., 29mm, scal., R8. City: Tombstone
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i********s.. for 341.00
 
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Prospector Saloon Token (Tombstone, Arizona)3037 - Prospector Saloon Token (Tombstone, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Prospector Saloon / Good For / 12 1/2c / In / Trade; Rev.: blank. Br., 21mm, R8. City: Tombstone State: Arizona Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for 136.40
 
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Ultra Rare Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company (Token) Catalog3038 - Ultra Rare Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company (Token) Catalog
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the token lovers catalog. They were the number 1 die striker for the southwest. For tokens, stencils, signs, brass plates, dating stamps, meta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*******8 for 620.00
 
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Mother Lode Tokens (Grass Valley & Amador City)3039 - Mother Lode Tokens (Grass Valley & Amador City)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Obv.: Limit Saloon / John Torre / Prop. / Amador City, Cal.; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Drink; octagonal, white metal, 25mm. 2) Obv.: John H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********n.. for 43.40
 
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Belling Bros. Bakery Unlisted Token (Vallejo, California)3040 - Belling Bros. Bakery Unlisted Token (Vallejo, California)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Belling Bros. / Bakery / Vallejo, Cal.; Rev.: Good For / One / Loaf Bread. Octagonal, brass, 26mm. Unlisted. City: Vallejo State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to r******h for 48.40
 
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R. J. Coe Unlisted Token (Vallejo, California)3041 - R. J. Coe Unlisted Token (Vallejo, California)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: R. J. Coe / Good For / 5c / drink / Vallejo; Rev.: numbers "1", :"3", "5" stamped on reverse. Scalloped, brass, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to i********s.. for 37.20
 
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Ordway, Colorado Token and Medal3042 - Ordway, Colorado Token and Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Broadmoor Hotel / 1968; Rev.: Spencer Penrose. 50mm. 2) Kropf Bros./ Gen'l Mdse. / Ordway, Colo.; Rev.: Good For / $1.00 / In Mer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to i********s.. for 31.00
 
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J. J. Conway $5 token from Original Die3043 - J. J. Conway $5 token from Original Die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: J.J. Conway / & Co. / Bankers; rev.: Pike's Peak / 5 (restrike) / From Orig. Obv. Die. Br., rd., 21mm. Brilliant Uncirculated. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to i********s.. for 24.80
 
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N.H. Young, Post Trader, Ft. Sully, Dakota Territory Token (15c)3044 - N.H. Young, Post Trader, Ft. Sully, Dakota Territory Token (15c)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: N.H. Young / Post Trader / Ft. Sully, D.T. (all incused). Reverse: 15 (incused). 24mm, white metal. Very rare! City: Ft. Sully
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*****0 for 1,736.00
 
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N.H. Young, Post Trader, Ft. Sully, Dakota Territory Token (25c)3045 - N.H. Young, Post Trader, Ft. Sully, Dakota Territory Token (25c)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare! Obv.: N.H. Young / Post Trader / Ft. Sully, D.T. (all incuse). Rev.: 25 (incuse). White metal. 24mm. Fort Sully was established by Gene
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*****0 for 1,736.00
 
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Post Exchange, Fort Armstrong Token (Honolulu, Hawaii)3046 - Post Exchange, Fort Armstrong Token (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Post exchange, Fort Armstrong, Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii. Brass token 29 mm. GF $.25 IT. Very rare Hawaii military token. Fort Armstrong, Hawaii w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m****a for 620.00
 
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Hawaii Token Group3047 - Hawaii Token Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six: 1) (2) Moanalua Dairy (Territory of Hawaii) Good For One Quart of Milk. 2) Honolulu Rapid Transit Token / 1951 / Hula girl. 3) (3) 1924 H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to i********s.. for 24.80
 
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R. P. Ferguson Token (Spiro, Indian Territory)3048 - R. P. Ferguson Token (Spiro, Indian Territory)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Spiro, I. T. / R. P. Ferguson, / Good For / Half Bushel / Potatoes / Not Negotiable. Rev.: blank. Rd., 38mm, cardboard or wood. City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to w****x for 31.00
 
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The Robbins Company Advertising Token3049 - The Robbins Company Advertising Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: The Robbins Company / Craftsmen in Metal; Rev.: Compliments / of / The Robbins Co. / Attleboro / Massachusetts/ Advertising Specialties /Badges-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to A**a for 279.00
 
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