AUCTION  / 

October 2017 Premier Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

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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Virginia City Mining Advice Letter to CC Julian Mining Co. in Bodie, California1300 - Virginia City Mining Advice Letter to CC Julian Mining Co. in Bodie, California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter written from Himes Topken & Snell--Virginia City Mine, Mill and Smelter Equipment Dealers--to the Old Gold Mining Company in Bodie, Calif...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6*****b for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Tanawah Gold Mining Co. Stock, Mono County, Cal. 19141301 - Tanawah Gold Mining Co. Stock, Mono County, Cal. 1914
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #1491, issued to Edna J. Buck for 800 shares. Signed by W.W. Haskell as president. The company operated in the Patterson District in the Sweetwa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Seven Calaveras County Mining Stock Certificates1302 - Seven Calaveras County Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1-3) Calaveras Water and Mining Company. Numbers, 1758, 1756, and 390. 1880 and 1882. Signed by R. K. Southwick (two are issued to him) and J. Marshal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Standard Mines Co. Stock Certificate, Cima, Cal 19081303 - Standard Mines Co. Stock Certificate, Cima, Cal 1908
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #1090, issued for 1000 shares to Gertrude H. Woodward and signed by John W. Kemp as president and Frank S. Adams as secretary. The company held
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 2*****s for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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Columbia Marble Quarries Bond, California Mother Lode 19081304 - Columbia Marble Quarries Bond, California Mother Lode 1908
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$500 Bond cert. #13. Issued 1908. The Columbia marble quarry was located 2 1/2 miles north of Columbia, about 800' above the Stanislaus River. I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******s for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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The Darwin Silver-Lead Mining District (CA), U.S.G.S. 1914, Adolph Knopf1305 - The Darwin Silver-Lead Mining District (CA), U.S.G.S. 1914, Adolph Knopf
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bulletin 580-A. U.S.G.S. titled, "The Darwin Silver-Lead Mining District- California, by Adolph Knopf. Personal copy of F. Oskar Martin, a mini...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*******d for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Swallow Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Downieville, Cal.1306 - Swallow Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Downieville, Cal.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #65, issued for 50 shares to Nicolaus Draestinovitch. Signed by W.J. Holmes, the corporate secretary. Fully issued, but undated. The secretary s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*********r for (160.00 + 33.60BP) = 193.60
 
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The Fresno Copper Company Limited Stock Certificate1307 - The Fresno Copper Company Limited Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1907 to James Jones #315 1907 20 shares and signed by director. Mines near Clovis in Fresno County. Owned by a Scottish company. City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***1 for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Yosemite Quartz Mining Company Stock Certificates (7)1308 - Yosemite Quartz Mining Company Stock Certificates (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Six are unissued, one (#17) is issued to Jacob Weissheim, 10 shares, and signed by president. Toning. Crude looking certificates. 3.5" x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Death Valley Consolidated Mining Co. Stock, Death Valley 19061309 - Death Valley Consolidated Mining Co. Stock, Death Valley 1906
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #77, issued to Clay Tallman for 1000 shares in 1906. Signed by W.H. Seaman as president. Tallman was the co. secretary. Principal offices: Rhyol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to a********x.. for (140.00 + 29.40BP) = 169.40
 
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Death Valley Mining Stock Certificates1310 - Death Valley Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lookout Gold Mines, Inc. Issued 1933 to A. V. Seymour 500 shares and signed by president. #15. 5.5" x 10". Death Valley Consolidated Minin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 2*****s for (170.00 + 35.70BP) = 205.70
 
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Furnace Creek Copper Co. Mining Stock Certificates1311 - Furnace Creek Copper Co. Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#474 issued to Ernest Kennedy & Co. 1906 100 shares. #1860 issued to T. Rharon 1907 10 shares, poor condition. #13994 issued to A. F. McLeish 19...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to o*******e for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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Furnace Valley Copper Co. Stock Certificate, Death Valley 19081312 - Furnace Valley Copper Co. Stock Certificate, Death Valley 1908
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #3979, issued to J.L McCormack for 100 shares in 1908. Signed by W.C. Meyer as vice-president and Abe S. August as asst secretary. Inc. in Washi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********x.. for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Greenwater & Death Valley Copper Co. Stock, Inyo 19071313 - Greenwater & Death Valley Copper Co. Stock, Inyo 1907
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #A1413, issued to Oswald Kirkby for 100 shares. Signed by Donald B. Gillis as president. Tasker Oddie was one of the company directors. Greenwat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a********x.. for (120.00 + 25.20BP) = 145.20
 
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Greenwater Bimetallic Copper Mining Co. Stock, Death Valley 19061314 - Greenwater Bimetallic Copper Mining Co. Stock, Death Valley 1906
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #292, issued to Davis Pearson for 1000 shares. Signed by Edward C. Hughes as president. Inc. in A.T. Offices in San Francisco. Location of Mines
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********x.. for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Greenwater Saratoga Copper Co. Stock, Death Valley 19061315 - Greenwater Saratoga Copper Co. Stock, Death Valley 1906
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #445, issued to William Israel for 1000 shares in 1906. Signed by H.T. Bragdon, Vice-President, and L.E. Goodberlet as asst. secretary. Vignette
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********x.. for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Tecopa Cons. Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Death Valley 19111316 - Tecopa Cons. Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Death Valley 1911
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. # 3698, issued to Walter D. Dunn in 1911. Signed by H.W. Hayden as secretary and the president (ill.) This Inc. in South Dakota with a vignette
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********x.. for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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World Exploration Co. Stock Certificate, Death Valley 19271317 - World Exploration Co. Stock Certificate, Death Valley 1927
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #7050, issued to E.S. Jones for 100 shares in 1928. Signed by Chester R. Bunker as president. The company was working the Skookum group of claim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to o*******e for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Los Angeles Mining & Smelting Co. $500 Bond, Inyo, Cal. 18861318 - Los Angeles Mining & Smelting Co. $500 Bond, Inyo, Cal. 1886
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorporated in New York. $500 Debenture Bond certificate #2 issued to C. Wolcott. Signed by Thomas R. Lombard as president and H.H. Balch as secreta
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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California Alkali Stock Certificate, Keeler, Inyo County, Cal. 19181319 - California Alkali Stock Certificate, Keeler, Inyo County, Cal. 1918
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The company operated in the Owen's Lake district with two plants on Owen's Lake, one at Keeler and the other at Cartago. The two plants were...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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