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)
 

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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Kansas Lead and Zinc Map and Brochure1400 - Kansas Lead and Zinc Map and Brochure
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11.75" x 17.25" folded glossy map of mines in Galena, KS, reverse is black and white mine photos. Promotional brochure for zinc and lead, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6****A for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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Lawrence and Topeka Coal Company Certificates1401 - Lawrence and Topeka Coal Company Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1872 to J. Taylor #287, 293, 1 share ea, With US Treasury stamps. 7" x 12.25". City: Topeka State: Kansas Date...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to l*******c for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Kansas Mining Postcard Set with RPC's1402 - Kansas Mining Postcard Set with RPC's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lead and tin mining area of Kansas. 2 RPC's-Ballard Mine and Old Blue, a large draft horse next to a miner and 3 ore carts. 6 B/W-underground at...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6*******d for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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Approx. 90 Maine Mining Postcards1403 - Approx. 90 Maine Mining Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 22 RPC's. Others are chromolitho and b/w. A few modern. Maine mining and quarry scenes. City: State: Maine Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*******d for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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Bessemer Consolidated Iron Company Stock Certificate1404 - Bessemer Consolidated Iron Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Bessemer Consolidated Iron Company stock certificate issued in 1887 to W.H. Seymour and signed by John E. Burton as Trustee. Incorporated in Wisc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6*******d for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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Michigan Mining Postcard Collection with RPC and Copper Foil1405 - Michigan Mining Postcard Collection with RPC and Copper Foil
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 RPC of Chapin Mine. 1 copper foil of shore scene at Copper Harbor, how appropriate! 3 modern colors. 6 B/W, mostly miners and mines. 39 chromlithos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*******d for (180.00 + 37.80BP) = 217.80
 
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Carthage Mining Company Stock Certificate, Carthage, Missouri, 18851406 - Carthage Mining Company Stock Certificate, Carthage, Missouri, 1885
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued in 1885 to J.W. Cleland for 3,000 shares at $20 each. Signed by W.C. Tower as president and H.W. Maxwell as secretary. Incorporated in Iowa. Mi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (120.00 + 25.20BP) = 145.20
 
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Porter Zinc and Lead Mining Company Stock Certificate (Carthage, Missouri)1407 - Porter Zinc and Lead Mining Company Stock Certificate (Carthage, Missouri)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Vignette of 4 men working in mine. Nice condition, This stock cert. was issued to the company president for 8,000 shares in 1890. 8.75" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6****A for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Second Porter Zinc and Lead Mining Company Stock Certificate1408 - Second Porter Zinc and Lead Mining Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. 9" x 11.75" . Vignette of 4 miners working. Nice condition. Signed but not issued. The Porter Zinc & Lead MC is not listed in P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*******d for (95.00 + 19.95BP) = 114.95
 
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Missouri Mining Postcard Collection1409 - Missouri Mining Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
79 Assorted Missouri cards including Joplin and Webb City. The most interesting one is a folding card with an airship on the front with "Seeing...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to 6****A for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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