AUCTION  / 

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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Three Candelaria Mine Photographs1480 - Three Candelaria Mine Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three 1) Georgine Mine and Hoisting Works. 2.5 x 2.5 ". The hoisting works were completed in 1887. Nice contrast. This appears on p 116 ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (160.00 + 24.00BP) = 184.00
 
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Unlabeled Candelaria photograph of Northern Belle Mine1481 - Unlabeled Candelaria photograph of Northern Belle Mine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Although unlabeled this is the Northern Belle Mine. This is easily verified when comparing this photograph with the one on page 88 in the book on Cand
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to V********e for (130.00 + 19.50BP) = 149.50
 
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American Carrera Marble Co. Stock Certificate, Carrara, NV 19151482 - American Carrera Marble Co. Stock Certificate, Carrara, NV 1915
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #1285, issued to Geo. E. Dresser for 100 shares. Signed by John V. Wilson as president and Jules V. Bond as secretary. The company operated a ma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to r********5 for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Vulcan Mining, Smelting & Refining Stock Certificates, (6) Cherry Creek, NV1483 - Vulcan Mining, Smelting & Refining Stock Certificates, (6) Cherry Creek, NV
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six certificates issued in 1906. Mines were at Cherry Creek, Nevada. Signed by H.D. Woodworth as president and Orville L. Dines as secretary. The comp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Como Eureka Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate1484 - Como Eureka Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lyon County Nevada. Issued to a trustee #3 4945 shares in 1882 and signed by president. 4.25" x 9.25". City: Como State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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Eureka Como Gold & Silver M.C. Stock Certificate #1, 18881485 - Eureka Como Gold & Silver M.C. Stock Certificate #1, 1888
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate #1 issued to and signed by the company president, J.B. Sears for 5 shares in 1888. . Gold was discovered at Palmyra in 1860 and the town o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to V********e for (50.00 + 7.50BP) = 57.50
 
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Trail Canyon Mining Co. Stock, Death Valley- Tasker Oddie Sig. 19071486 - Trail Canyon Mining Co. Stock, Death Valley- Tasker Oddie Sig. 1907
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate #129 from the Trail Canyon Mining Company issued in 1907 for 100 shares to Sidney F. Tyler and signed by T.L.(Tasker) Oddie as president.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*********r for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Veta Grand Mining Stock Certificates1487 - Veta Grand Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver and gold mines in Douglas County Nevada. The Veta Grande Mining Company(stain on bottom) issued to M. Grotyohn 1925 # 1785 1000 shares, signed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to e*****r for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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Argenta Mining Co. Stock Certificate1488 - Argenta Mining Co. Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mine in Tuscarora District of Elko County, NV. Issued 1887 to Chas. M? #9345 100 shares and signed by president. 4" x 9". City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i********s.. for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Metallic-Equator Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificate1489 - Metallic-Equator Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1881 to William Willis # 35 500 shares and signed by president. Mine in Columbus Mining District, Esmeralda County, NV. 4.25" x 9.25&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold to D******a for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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