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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Santa Rosa Mining Co. Stock, Keeler, Inyo County, Cal. 19201320 - Santa Rosa Mining Co. Stock, Keeler, Inyo County, Cal. 1920
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #353, issued to Mrs. E. Clare Gardner. Signed by H.C. Brougher as president and B.F. Edwards as secretary. The Santa Rosa lead-silver mine was d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to A*******d for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Yuba Manufacturing Company Dredges Booklet1321 - Yuba Manufacturing Company Dredges Booklet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Advertising Booklet for Yuba Dredges. ""132 dredges have been built in California during the first quarter of this century and Yuba h...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to J**********a for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Karma Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Mojave, Cal. 19011322 - Karma Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Mojave, Cal. 1901
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #118, issued for 300 shares in 1901. The company was located four miles south of Mojave. In 1906, the company merged with the Mojave Mining and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to A*******d for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Sanchez & Soledad Gold & Silver M.C. Stock Certificate, Mojave, Cal. 18831323 - Sanchez & Soledad Gold & Silver M.C. Stock Certificate, Mojave, Cal. 1883
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mojave District. Incorporated in California. Cert. #703, issued in 1883 at Los Angeles for 100 shares. Issued to W.W. Spragne and signed by James Noel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 1*****c for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Quicksilver Investment Company, Inc. Certificate1324 - Quicksilver Investment Company, Inc. Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New Almaden Quicksilver mines in the Capitancillas range in Santa Clara County, California, United States, are the oldest and most productive quicksil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to o******x for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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Quicksilver Mining Co. "SPECIMEN" Stock, New Almaden, Rare Thermometer Variety1325 - Quicksilver Mining Co. "SPECIMEN" Stock, New Almaden, Rare Thermometer Variety
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York in 1866. Vignette of miners pouring mercury into flasks. This was America's largest mercury mine and was in production since Me...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
 
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Judson Manufacturing Co. Bond- Dynamite Maker Signed by Egbert Judson1326 - Judson Manufacturing Co. Bond- Dynamite Maker Signed by Egbert Judson
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bond certificate with a nice clear signature from dynamite pioneer, Egbert Judson. Judson received his patent for “Giant Powder, No.2” after Alfred No
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Map of Oroville Gold Dredging District1327 - Map of Oroville Gold Dredging District
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sketch map of major consolidations of Oroville gold dredging district 1910-1913. Map has Marysville in the north then south to Natomas consolidated o
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Alaska Mining Company Stock Certificate, Pike CIty, Sierra County1328 - Alaska Mining Company Stock Certificate, Pike CIty, Sierra County
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1881. Incorporated July 31, 1875. Certificate # 1042. Issued for five shares to George W Doerzback(?) on Dec. 30th, 1881. Signed by S. Spiner as Presi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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Southern Eureka Mining Co. Stock Certificate1329 - Southern Eureka Mining Co. Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mine located in Plumas County, CA. Issued to JB Scott for 1,000 shares in 1880 and signed by president. 4.25" x 8.25". City: Pl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********x.. for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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Little Butte Mining & Milling Co. Stock Cert.- Randsburg, Cal. 18971330 - Little Butte Mining & Milling Co. Stock Cert.- Randsburg, Cal. 1897
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #289, issued to Horton D. Williams for 100 shares in 1897. Signed by E. Lee Allen as secretary. The Little Butte mine was a quartz mine located
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2*****s for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Bagdad Chase Gold Mining Co. Billhead- Camp Rochester, Cal. 19051331 - Bagdad Chase Gold Mining Co. Billhead- Camp Rochester, Cal. 1905
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scarce billhead from the Bagdad Chase Gold Mining Company datelined Camp Rochester, Cal. (Stagg P.O.). Apparantly the mining company was also operatin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Two South Pacific Mining Company Stock Certificates1332 - Two South Pacific Mining Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully engraved certificate from the South Pacific Mining Company issued in 1882. This historic document was printed by the Homer Lee Bank Note C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to A*******d for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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Demarest Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates1333 - Demarest Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 certs. Issued, not canceled. No.'s 33,34. Issued to John E. McKay for 250 shares each. Signed by President DC Demarest. This mine was six mile...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to t*******d for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Joshua Hendy Iron Works LH & Pictorial Cover1334 - Joshua Hendy Iron Works LH & Pictorial Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pieces. Letterhead and cover. Letter signed by J.H. Hendy (son, grandson?) dated 1908. The company manufactured mining machinery and stamp mills.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******g for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Two Quicksilver Mining Company Stock Certificates1335 - Two Quicksilver Mining Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The site was known to the indigenous Ohlone for its cinnabar long before a Mexican settler became aware of the ores in 1820. By the time they were ide
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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Bigelow Mine Record Book1336 - Bigelow Mine Record Book
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7.25" x 4.25" leather covered record book from Bigelow Mine in Sierra City, California. Cover is dated 1936, many pages are missing from ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a********o for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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San Joaquin Petroleum Oilfield Map, California 19211337 - San Joaquin Petroleum Oilfield Map, California 1921
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Private Lease and structure map from the oil company in 1921. Formations include Tulare, San Pablo and Tejon. The Southern Pacific line runs down the
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Five Tuolumne County Water Company Stock Certificates1338 - Five Tuolumne County Water Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Stock Certs. Beautiful collectible with a stunning California mining engraved scene that takes up the entire left border of the certificate. Issued
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to C*****r for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Washington Gold Mining Co. Supt. Report (1882) and Stock Certificate1339 - Washington Gold Mining Co. Supt. Report (1882) and Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 pieces from Washington, Cal. This small Nevada County town dates to 1849, and was originally called Indiana Camp. Located on the South Yuba River. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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