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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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Columbian Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 155)3110 - Columbian Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 155)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 155. Almost uncirculated. Obv.: U. S. Govt. Building ; Rev.: Treasury Department / Worlds / Columbian / Exposition / Chicago / 1893 / United States
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********s.. for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Columbian Exposition, World's Fair So-Called Dollar (HK 170)3111 - Columbian Exposition, World's Fair So-Called Dollar (HK 170)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 170, AU, aluminum. Administration Building. City: Chicago State: Illinois Date: 1893 HWAC# 53819
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to i********s.. for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Ferris Wheel So-Called Dollar (HK 170)3112 - Ferris Wheel So-Called Dollar (HK 170)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 170. Obv.: World's Columbian Exposition / Administration Building. Rev.: Greatest Mechanical Achievement of the Age / Height 264 feet Weight ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p***p for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Unlisted Columbian Exposition Ferris Wheel So-Called Dollar3113 - Unlisted Columbian Exposition Ferris Wheel So-Called Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Ferris Wheel / Greatest Mechanical Achievement of the Age; Rev.: Souvenir Medal / World's Columbian Exposition Chicago / 1492 1892 / The F...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********s.. for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Columbian Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 173)3114 - Columbian Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 173)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 173. AU, aluminum, 38mm .Obv.: The Ferris Wheel / One of the Wonders of the World; rev.: World's Columbian Exposition. City: Chic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to p***p for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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Columbian Exposition, World's Fair So-Called Dollar (HK 174)3115 - Columbian Exposition, World's Fair So-Called Dollar (HK 174)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 174, brilliant uncirculated. Aluminum, 45mm. City: Chicago State: Illinois Date: 1893 HWAC# 53801
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********s.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Columbian Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 227)3116 - Columbian Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 227)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 227. AU, edge damage, some scratches. Obv.: Christopher Columbus / 1492-1892; rev.: World's Columbian Exposition / Administration Building. A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to i********s.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Columbian Exposition Medal (Eglit 105)3117 - Columbian Exposition Medal (Eglit 105)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White metal, 59mm. "Memento of the World's Fair / Chicago 1893" with portrait of Christopher Columbus. Eglit 105. City: Chi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Two Columbian Exposition Medals3118 - Two Columbian Exposition Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: Facts about Chicago: 1893; 1492 Christopher Columbus pin badge. City: Chicago State: Illinois Date: HWAC# 5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Columbian Exposition Rolled Coins3119 - Columbian Exposition Rolled Coins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two rolled coins stamped "Columbian Exposition 1893". One of the coins is dated 1891. City: Chicago State: Illinois D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to B*********g for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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A & P Carnival, Chicago World's Fair So-Called Dollar (HK 364)3120 - A & P Carnival, Chicago World's Fair So-Called Dollar (HK 364)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 464, gilt, uncirculated. City: Chicago State: Illinois Date: 1933 HWAC# 53808
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s**********2 for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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Chicago World's Fair Souvenir So-Called Dollar (HK 464)3121 - Chicago World's Fair Souvenir So-Called Dollar (HK 464)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 464 A. Copper not gilt. Unlisted. Uncirculated. City: Chicago State: Illinois Date: 1933 HWAC# 53816
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Century of Progress Expo. Greenduck So-Called Dollar (HK 467)3122 - Century of Progress Expo. Greenduck So-Called Dollar (HK 467)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made for the Century of Progress expo, 1933-34. About uncirculated. City: Chicago State: Illinois Date: HWAC# 53815
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Century of Progress So-Called Dollar (HK 470)3123 - Century of Progress So-Called Dollar (HK 470)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 470, uncirculated but toned. Br., 33mm. City: Chicago State: Illinois Date: 1933 HWAC# 53803
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s**********2 for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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Century of Progress Colorado So-Called Dollar (HK 870)3124 - Century of Progress Colorado So-Called Dollar (HK 870)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 870, silver, 40mm, R-3. Obv.: within circle, mining scene; below, Use Silver to / Restore / Prosperity; within circle and beaded order "Cent...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******x for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Chicago Worlds Fair, 1933 Unlisted So-Called Dollar3125 - Chicago Worlds Fair, 1933 Unlisted So-Called Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1933 bronze unlisted HK piece, uncirculated. 33mm. City: Chicago State: Illinois Date: HWAC# 53814
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j********o.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Days of Forty Nine Token (Century of Progress Souvenir)3126 - Days of Forty Nine Token (Century of Progress Souvenir)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Souvenir / Days / of / Forty Nine / 1933 / Century / Of Progress; Rev.: 5 / MEX. Rd., 20mm, Br. City: Chicago State: Illinois
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to 2*****s for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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Evacuation of Boston So-Called Dollar (HK 131)3127 - Evacuation of Boston So-Called Dollar (HK 131)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
125th Anniversary of the evacuation of Boston. Struck by Whitehead and Hoag, Newark, NJ and distributed to Boston school children in 1901. Coppr, 38mm
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Louisiana Purchase Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 299 Silver)3128 - Louisiana Purchase Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 299 Silver)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver example of HK 299. Obv.: Conjoined busts of Napoleon & Jefferson; Louisians / Purchas / Exposition / Official / Souvenir. Rev.: relief ma...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Louisiana Purchase Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 299 Silver)3129 - Louisiana Purchase Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 299 Silver)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 299 Obv.: Napoleon/ Jefferson busts; Rev.: map of U.S. showing the size of the Louisiana Purchase. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Purc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n**********x for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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