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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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1905 Deer Lodge Placer Mining Maps/Patents1440 - 1905 Deer Lodge Placer Mining Maps/Patents
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pages with color map of claims. 1905 certified copies of an 1880 Plat for Robert S. Kelley and company's claims in Deer Lodge County. 13&quo...
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Watt Mining Carwheel Co. Billhead (Ore Cart Vignette)1441 - Watt Mining Carwheel Co. Billhead (Ore Cart Vignette)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wow! Look at that fancy logo with the vignette of an ore cart. "Mining Cars of any Gauge, Size or Capacity, Either With or Without Wood." ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********p for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Bonanza Chief Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate1442 - Bonanza Chief Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed by Wicks (president) and Brooks (secretary). Not cancelled. Vignette of miners and mule (top center) and Native American with rifle (bottom cen
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to i********s.. for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Fronner Gold and Silver Mining Company Territorial First Note Mortgage1443 - Fronner Gold and Silver Mining Company Territorial First Note Mortgage
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Note from Fronner Gold and Silver Mining Company of Helena, MT issued March 18, 1888. City: Helena State: Montana Date: HW
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Group of Big Indian Mine Documents (Helena, Montana)1444 - Group of Big Indian Mine Documents (Helena, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 different documents from Big Indian Mine in Montana. A bullion returns form US Assay (torn bottom), 1904 letter seeking a $10000 loan, a 1900 lette
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Rare 1902 Miners Union Booklet1445 - Rare 1902 Miners Union Booklet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Constitution, By-Laws and Rules of Order of Mount Helena Miners' Union, Adopted 1902. Please note the wrinkled paper. City: Hel...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Blueprint of Herman Stoker's Mining Property, Madison County Montana1446 - Blueprint of Herman Stoker's Mining Property, Madison County Montana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
37" x 28.25" blue print of various lodes on the property. c. 1940. There is edge damage on the left and right sides. City: Mad...
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8 Big Ox Mining & Reduction Co. Corporate Ledgers and Books1447 - 8 Big Ox Mining & Reduction Co. Corporate Ledgers and Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Big Ox mine is located about three miles north of Marysville, Montana and out of the circle of mines that surround Mt. Belmont. The property is co
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 6*****b for (2,200.00 + 528.00BP) = 2,728.00
 
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1905 Miner's Union Member Card1448 - 1905 Miner's Union Member Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1905 Membership Card, Western Federation of Miners. City: State: Montana Date: HWAC# 49502
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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2 Montana Mine Claims Maps1449 - 2 Montana Mine Claims Maps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 ink on linen mine claims probably for Montana mines. c.1900-1910. 32" x 29" Sunlight Mine with Starlight and La Pear lodes etc.. 41&q...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r***6 for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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3 Montana Mining Documents: Prospectus, Report, Stockholder Letter1450 - 3 Montana Mining Documents: Prospectus, Report, Stockholder Letter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mining prospectus from North Star and Salisbury Mining Company. Stockholder letter from Black Pine Mining Company dated Nov, 23, 1887 and Annual Repor
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3 Rare Montana Hoist Operator Licenses1451 - 3 Rare Montana Hoist Operator Licenses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Montana Stationery Engineer's Licenses, issued 1951, 1955, 1957. Rare items. City: State: Montana Date: HWAC# ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Collection of Mining Documents from Arthur Loiselle, Montana1452 - Collection of Mining Documents from Arthur Loiselle, Montana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stored in a 27" x 5" Valuable Papers binder. Includes letters to Arthur Loiselle c. 1930's regarding mine tailings, mine restart feas...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Mining Promo Map/Flyer including Jay Gould Mine1453 - Mining Promo Map/Flyer including Jay Gould Mine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Golconda Gold Mines, Lewis and Clark County, Montana. A blue print style map of several mines including Jay Gould. Additional info about the mines
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to i********s.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Montana and Butte Mining Postcard Collection1454 - Montana and Butte Mining Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
73 cards. 58 chromolithic and 15 b/w postcards, mostly of Butte, MT. Mining and city views. Original mine, Panther Rock, Pennsylvania Mine, Speculator
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Montana Gold Mines Syndicate Stock Certificate Book1455 - Montana Gold Mines Syndicate Stock Certificate Book
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A stock certificate book numbered from 401-550. Certificates from 408-500 are unissued and intact.7" x15". City: State: ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Montana Gold Mountain Mining Company Map1456 - Montana Gold Mountain Mining Company Map
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map of several mines including January, Dewey, Last Chance, Mabel Beal, Alma, Siberia Placer. Clare Jergens and more. City: State: M
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Montana Miners Union Ephemera1457 - Montana Miners Union Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two items. 1) Rare Red Lodge Miners Union pin, .75 inch diameter, Whitehead & Hoag Co., orange, some soiling. 2) Unused letterhead c. 1910s, Pon...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Ophir Creek Mine Documents (Powell County, Montana)1458 - Ophir Creek Mine Documents (Powell County, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 1942 transcription of an 1887 map of Carpenters Bar, Montana. Silver City first discovery of silver letter. 1912 Ophir Creek letter book. 2 Large
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Brennan Mine and Yankee Blade Indentures (Austin, Nevada)1459 - Brennan Mine and Yankee Blade Indentures (Austin, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Indenture for Pat Brennan for the mine known as the Brennan Mine situated north of the Manhattan Mill. 2) Indenture to J Raggio fr the Magpie Ledge
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to u********y.. for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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