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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Yellow Jacket & Carey Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock, Calaveras 18731340 - Yellow Jacket & Carey Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock, Calaveras 1873
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Calaveras County. Cert. # 683 datelined Stockton, California, November 10, 1873 for 50 shares to J. W. Roaer. Incorporated October 16th, 1873 and capi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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Willow Creek Gold Mining Co. Stock, Yuba County, Cal. 18821341 - Willow Creek Gold Mining Co. Stock, Yuba County, Cal. 1882
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #203, issued for 250 shares at Jersey City, N.J. in 1882. Location Yuba Co., Cal. printed on the masthead. Willows Creek, at just over 3,000 fee
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Mule Team Heading to Bully Hill Photograph (Shasta County)1342 - Mule Team Heading to Bully Hill Photograph (Shasta County)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Title of photograph is in pencil on the back. Photo is 6.5 x 4.5" and mounted on board (7 x 9"). Shows a sixteen team with four loaded wag...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*********r for (130.00 + 27.30BP) = 157.30
 
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Little Tiger Mining Company Prospectus1343 - Little Tiger Mining Company Prospectus
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Little TIger was located about six miles from Yreka. It had a five stamp mill, rock crushers, concentrator, etc. When this was written there had b
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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5 California Mineral Publications1344 - 5 California Mineral Publications
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Minerals of California, Bulletin 67, 91, 113, 189 and San Bernardino County Museum Assoc. February 1990. City: State: California
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r***6 for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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9 Northern California and Oregon Gold Rush Photos1345 - 9 Northern California and Oregon Gold Rush Photos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two 5" x 7" black and white photos one featuring a gold panner at Red Dog and the other is a photo, possibly from a photo, of David I Wood...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Book: Gold Dredging in California (Aubry, 1910)1346 - Book: Gold Dredging in California (Aubry, 1910)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Written by Lewis E. Aubry, California state mineralogist, 1910. Lots of nice dredge photos and foldouts with maps and diagrams City:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******g for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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California Mining Postcards1347 - California Mining Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
30 cards. 2 RPC's-1 hydraulic mining and a hanging in Placerville, CA. B/W Placervillie in 1849. 4 modern mining colors. 18 monochromatic style,...
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Estimate : 130.00 - 250.00
Sold to 9***1 for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Gold Run Mining Co. Stock Certificate (Placer County)1348 - Gold Run Mining Co. Stock Certificate (Placer County)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice vignette of 4 miners working in tunnel. Dark gray ornate border. 8.75" x 11.5". Signed by President Robert Waring. 2 very small creas...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T******1 for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Three Different California Mining Stock Certificates1349 - Three Different California Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pilot Peak Mining Company, Sierra and Plumas Counties, issued 1907 and signed by president. Left side staining and small tear, 4" x 9". Th...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to A*******d for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Collection of Canadian Mining Letters1350 - Collection of Canadian Mining Letters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Numerous letters to and from Bonanza United Mines Limited, Ontario Canada, 1927-1932 regarding mining issues. Also includes telegrams and letters from
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Miners' Union No. 19 Badge/Ribbon1351 - Miners' Union No. 19 Badge/Ribbon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miners of union 19 struck because of problems with Bull-Hill at Cripple Creek. It was a struggle for profit on one side, and for time and wages on the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*******g for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
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Little Rule Mining Company Stock Certificate1352 - Little Rule Mining Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to Albion Little 1892, #3416 500 shares and signed by president Taylor. Situated at the head of the Ophir Gulch, Roaring Forks District, locate
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********m.. for (95.00 + 22.80BP) = 117.80
 
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Framed 1881 Billhead from a Quartz Hauler in Black Hawk1353 - Framed 1881 Billhead from a Quartz Hauler in Black Hawk
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual framed receipt from L. C. Snyder, General Quartz Hauler, Black Hawk, Colo. Dated 1881. Receipt measures 5.25" x 5.5" and is in a...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******g for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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New York and Colorado Mining Syndicate and Company Certificate1354 - New York and Colorado Mining Syndicate and Company Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to Francis King 1895, signed by president. 7.5" x 11.25". Mining property located on Gregory Mountain near Black Hawk, Gilpin Count...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to c*********p for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Mining Laws Enacted by the Colorado Legislature- Central City 18731355 - Mining Laws Enacted by the Colorado Legislature- Central City 1873
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Territorial. Fourth edition dated 1873. Published in Central City, Colorado by Collier and Hall, Register Office. Soft bound. 100 pages. VF.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******g for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Prospectus of the Cascade Mining Company of New York and Colorado1356 - Prospectus of the Cascade Mining Company of New York and Colorado
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver mine near Georgetown. 20 pages. Printed by Press of Wynkoop & Hallenbeck, New York. Located on the Charter Oak Ridge (five miles up the v...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Two Different Colorado Mining Stock Certificates1357 - Two Different Colorado Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One Potsdam Gold Mining Company, issued in 1896, not canceled. Vignette of miners working underground with ore carts and shovels, gold border and sign
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Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
Sold to r***6 for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Anaconda Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate Pair (One signed by David Moffat)1358 - Anaconda Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate Pair (One signed by David Moffat)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two beautiful certificates from the Anaconda Gold Mining Company issued in 1896. This historic document has an ornate border around it with a vignette
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to b******a for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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Aztec Gold and Copper Mining Company Stock Certificate1359 - Aztec Gold and Copper Mining Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1906 to Peter French #546 1000 shares and signed by president Williams. Incorporated in Maine in 1899. 9.5" x 12.25". Mine located...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 1*****c for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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