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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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Chicago Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate Pair1360 - Chicago Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate Pair
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 mining certs. Vignette of miners working underground, green border, signed by president. 8.25" x 10.5". City: Cripple Creek ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****r for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Cripple Creek Mining Stock Certificates1361 - Cripple Creek Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Wheel of Fortune Consolidated Gold Mining Company issued to M.E. Alt? #1411 135 shares signed by president Clark, The Red Spruce Gold Mining Compa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*********p for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Golden Age No. 2 Mining & Milling Company Stock Trio1362 - Golden Age No. 2 Mining & Milling Company Stock Trio
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 certs. with vignettes of miners working with pick axes underground, ornate green border, signed by President J.F. Moore. Condition with cert. #4 of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Golden Cycle Mill Advertising Round1363 - Golden Cycle Mill Advertising Round
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Golden Cycle Mill / Purchasers of Gold and Silver Ores/ Total / Production / 1907-1935 / 9,000,000 tons / Value / $125,000,000.00; rev.: Golden
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to b*******g for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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Six Isabella Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates1364 - Six Isabella Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Isabella produced gold up until World War II. The mines were eventually run by the United Gold Mines Company. The Isabella's mines generated ove...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a****y for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Orphan Bell Mining and Milling Co. Stock Pair1365 - Orphan Bell Mining and Milling Co. Stock Pair
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 stock certs. Nicely engraved certificate from the Orphan Bell Mining and Milling Co. issued in 1896. This has an ornate border around it with a vign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Four San Juan Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificates (Del Norte)1366 - Four San Juan Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificates (Del Norte)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 issued. Cream with gray border. I/C. Vignette of woman (Goddess of Gold) on left side of cert. Signed by president. 8" x 11.25". ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
Sold to e*****r for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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Farwell Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate (Independence, Colorado)1367 - Farwell Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate (Independence, Colorado)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Colorado ghost town. Issued in 1881 to Maria Ropes #690 2 shares and signed by president Dickerman. Not cancelled. In 1881 the Farwell Consolida
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a****y for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Iron Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate (Lake County, Colorado)1368 - Iron Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate (Lake County, Colorado)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lake County, CO. Nice miners and horse vignette, issued 1922 to Louise Talmage, signed by president .100 shares. #A21478. 7" x 11". ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Paris Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificates (6)1369 - Paris Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificates (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Stock Certs. Paris Colsolidated Mining Co. Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of Colorado - Leadville, Colorado. Vignette shows a beautiful mo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****y for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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The Silver Cord Combination Mining Company of Colorado Stock Certificate1370 - The Silver Cord Combination Mining Company of Colorado Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare! Issued to D. Dongan #459 100 shares 1890 and signed by the vice president. Mines located on Iron Hill in Leadville, CO. 7.5" x 11.75...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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The Mishakawa Mining Company Stock Certificate (Leadville, CO)1371 - The Mishakawa Mining Company Stock Certificate (Leadville, CO)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mines in California Mining District, Lake County, CO. Issued 1881 to T. Baker #339 500 shares and signed by president. 7.25" x 11". ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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The Zephyr Mining Company Stock Certificate Collection1372 - The Zephyr Mining Company Stock Certificate Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Location of mines in the State of Colorado. All unissued. The company owned the Zephyr, Bonnie Belle and Ben Hill lodes (Colorado Mining Directory 188
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a****y for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Montrose Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Ouray, Colorado 18871373 - Montrose Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Ouray, Colorado 1887
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #46, issued in 1887. Incorporated in CA. For years, we have been trying to identify with certainty, the location of this company's operati...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Two The Allied Mines Stock Certificates (Ouray, Colorado)1374 - Two The Allied Mines Stock Certificates (Ouray, Colorado)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vignette of 4 miners and a mule. Two issued in 1881 to J. Newberry # 1909 and 1910 100 shares each. Signed by president Cagin. 4.25" x 11.5&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*******d for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Chieftain Consolidated Mining Company of Colorado Stock Certificate1375 - Chieftain Consolidated Mining Company of Colorado Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Offices in Rosita, CO and Union City, IN. No. 106, issued to Eunice Cable for 100 shares on May 22nd, 1884. Signed by the president (Ailley) and secre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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RPC Bird's-eye View of Victor Colorado1376 - RPC Bird's-eye View of Victor Colorado
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice RPC of a birdseye view of Independence Mine and Mill in Victor, CO. City: Victor State: Colorado Date: HWAC#
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to c*********p for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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16 Colorado Mining Postcards1377 - 16 Colorado Mining Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small town Colorado postcards featuring mining, mining camps and small towns. Some are mailed starting in 1909, some are unmailed. City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6*******d for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Colorado Mining Mortar and Pestle1378 - Colorado Mining Mortar and Pestle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A black iron mining mortar and pestle. It was used by a man named John B. Smith who prospected in Colorado and Kansas and passed this tool down the f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Colorado Mining Postcard Collection with RPC's1379 - Colorado Mining Postcard Collection with RPC's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
61 cards, 2 RPC's of Ghost Town of Independence, 15 B/W including Cripple Creek, 1 modern with gem, 44 cards with color mainly mining including ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 480.00
Sold to 6*******d for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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