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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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19 Southwestern (Arizona and New Mexico) Books2240 - 19 Southwestern (Arizona and New Mexico) Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 19 hardbound and softbound Southwestern books. 7 Days in Tucson by Levin, The Story of Mesa Verde National Park by Wenger, The Southw
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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9 Indian Wars and Warriors Books2241 - 9 Indian Wars and Warriors Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly hardcovers. War in the West by Rickey, The Warren Wagontrain Raid by Capps, Wild Life on the Plains and Horrors of Indian Warfare, Warlords of
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Archaeology & Native American History Library2242 - Archaeology & Native American History Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15: Bandelier (Lange and Riley); Ancient Ruins of the Southwest (Noble); Pecos Ruins; Going Along with Lewis & Clark (Fifer); Sunset Crat...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Collection of Native American Books.2243 - Collection of Native American Books.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly hard covers. 6 softcover copies of Precious Cargo by Bibby, Vanishing Native Man by Severin, Shadows by Tagoona, Lost Empires Living Tribes b
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******0 for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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Dances With Wolves Hardcover, Signed by Michael Blake2244 - Dances With Wolves Hardcover, Signed by Michael Blake
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2002. Second edition hardcover. Signed to John Blom. "From one author to another. For John." Minor wear to cover. Pages clean. Ci...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******0 for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Drawings of the North American Indians2245 - Drawings of the North American Indians
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Drawings of the North American Indians by Catlin. Hardcover and housed in a matching binder. City: State: Date: HWAC#
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******V for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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General Basket Library2246 - General Basket Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 books on Native American baskets and basket weaving. 1) By Native Hands - Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, 2) Indian Basketry of Western North America
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******0 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Hopi Library including Autographed2247 - Hopi Library including Autographed
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9: Clowns of the Hopi (Wright, autographed); Hopi Indian Artist (autographed by Fred Kabotie); two versions of Hopi (Susanne & Jake Page...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a******0 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Indian Jewelry Books2248 - Indian Jewelry Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six volumes about Native American Jewelry: "A Guide to Indian Jewelry of the Southwest;" ; "What you should know About Authentic Indi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to W********e for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Inuit Art Library2249 - Inuit Art Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 books on the art of the Inuit tribe. 1) Inuit Women Artists - Odette Leroux, Marion E. Jackson, Minnie Aodla Freeman, 2) Inuit Art Quarterly (Fall
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to g*****R for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Native American Art Library2250 - Native American Art Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifteen books on Native American collectibles. "Craft Manual of North American Indian Footwear;" "The New Four Winds Guide to Indian ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******6 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Native American Artist Books2251 - Native American Artist Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five books about Indian artists: "John Running: Honor Dance," "Indian Artists at Work," "Bill Reid" ; "Ind...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to W********e for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Native American Bead work Library2252 - Native American Bead work Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 books on bead work by Native Americans. 1) Dancing Colors - C.J. Brafford & Laine Thom, 2) Beads to Buckskins (Vol. 10) - Peggy Sue Henry, 3)...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********r for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Native American History Library2253 - Native American History Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine books: "Native Americans;" "The Tewa World;" "Americ'a Fascinating Indian Heritage;" "George Catlin and ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to W********e for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Native American Rugs and Blankets Library2254 - Native American Rugs and Blankets Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 books on Native American rugs and blankets. 1) Genuine Navajo Rug...How to tell - Noel Bennett, 2&3) Weaving a Navajo Blanket - Gladys A. Ri...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******0 for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Native Americana Museum Guides & Auction Catalogs2255 - Native Americana Museum Guides & Auction Catalogs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17. Includes: Uncommon Legacies: Native American Art from the Peabody Essex Museum; Indian Art of the United States; Indian Art of the Americas
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Native North American Library Collection2256 - Native North American Library Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Includes: Indian Art of the United States (1941 hardcover and 1969 hardcover); Art of Grace and Passion (hardcover, Aspen Art Museum); Art
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*********r for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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North American Native American Art Library2257 - North American Native American Art Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Includes: Two Hundred Years of North American Indian Art (Feder); Sacred Circles (Arts Council); Art of the North American Indians: The Tha
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Northwestern Indian Art Books2258 - Northwestern Indian Art Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve books on Northwest native American art: "Haida Art,"; "A Guide to Buying Contemporary Northwest Coast Indian Arts"; "...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Prehistoric Southwest Library2259 - Prehistoric Southwest Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Includes: Ancient Ancestors of the Southwest (Schaaf, autographed to John Blom); Acoma Pueblo in the Sky (Minge, hardcover); Glimpses of the
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to W********e for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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