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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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Bimetallic Bingle Token (Long, Alaska)3000 - Bimetallic Bingle Token (Long, Alaska)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass with aluminum center, 28mm. City: Long State: Alaska Date: HWAC# 51355
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*******s for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Dempsey Dickey Slot Machine Token (Nome, Alaska)3001 - Dempsey Dickey Slot Machine Token (Nome, Alaska)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Nome Novelty Co. / Slot / Machines / Dempsey / Dickey / Nome; Rev.: Good For / 25c / In Cash. Br.,rd., 22mm. City: Nome State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to r*o for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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The Northern Token (Seward, Alaska)3002 - The Northern Token (Seward, Alaska)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Good For / Northern / 12 1/2c / In Trade; Rev.: Native Copper / From / Seward, Alaska. Rd, copper, 28mm. Nice condition. City: Sewa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Gastineau Mining Co. Tool Tag (Silver Bow Basin, Alaska)3003 - Gastineau Mining Co. Tool Tag (Silver Bow Basin, Alaska)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hexagonal brass tag stamped A.G.M. Co. / 115. Listed in Benice page 309 (3.B) 35mm. City: Silver Bow Basin State: Alaska Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to c*********p for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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8 Idaho Saloon Tokens (Skagway, Alaska)3004 - 8 Idaho Saloon Tokens (Skagway, Alaska)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight identical tokens: Obv.: Good For / 10c / Idaho Saloon / In Trade; Rev.: same. NCS certified Unc. details environmental damage. In 1899 Sk
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to g*******h for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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B & M Token (Dawson, Yukon Territory)3005 - B & M Token (Dawson, Yukon Territory)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: B & M / Dawson ; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2 / In Trade. Br., rd., 21mm. "George M. Buck and Frank Mangarella operated the B & M Sto...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*******h for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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Six Alaska Tokens (Kobuk, Ketchican, Gambell)3006 - Six Alaska Tokens (Kobuk, Ketchican, Gambell)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six: 1) Harry Brown / Kobuk / Alaska; Good For / 25c / In Trade. Al.,rd. 24mm. General store 1928-46. 2) R & C . Pioneer Bar / Card Room ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Bagdad Copper Corp. Token (Bagdad, Arizona)3007 - Bagdad Copper Corp. Token (Bagdad, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Bagdad Copper Corp. / 50c In Trade / Bagdad, Ariz. Rev.: same. Al, 30mm (1950-58) R5. City: Bagdad State: Arizona Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 2**3 for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Mansion Bar/ Turf Saloon Tokens (Benson and Bisbee, Arizona)3008 - Mansion Bar/ Turf Saloon Tokens (Benson and Bisbee, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Obv.: Mansion / Bar; Rev.: good For / 5c / In Trade; Br., 21mm R3. 2) Turf / 12 1/2c / In Trade; "W" stamped, 22mm, R9, poo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to F****e for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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Butte Saloon Token (Bisbee, Arizona)3009 - Butte Saloon Token (Bisbee, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Butte Saloon / Bisbee, / Ariz.; Rev.: Good For One Drink or Cigar. Br., 21mm, 7mm star cutout, R6. City: Bisbee State: Arizona
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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City Saloon Token (Bisbee, Arizona)3010 - City Saloon Token (Bisbee, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: City Saloon / B. Caretto / Bisbee; rev.: Good For One / 12 1/2c / Drink. Br., 21mm, R7. City: Bisbee State: Arizona Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Depot Saloon Token (Bisbee, Arizona)3011 - Depot Saloon Token (Bisbee, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: The Depot Saloon / Bisbee, / Ariz.; Rev.: Good For / One / Drink. Br., 21mm, R6. City: Bisbee State: Arizona Date: H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to t********n.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Opera Club Token (Bisbee, Arizona)3012 - Opera Club Token (Bisbee, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Opera Club / Bisbee, / Ariz.; Rev.: 12 1/2 . Al, 21mm, R9. City: Bisbee State: Arizona Date: HWAC# 49576
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to l********1 for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Three Different Bisbee, Arizona Tokens3013 - Three Different Bisbee, Arizona Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3: 1) Obv.: Miners / Saloon; Rev.: Good For / One / Drink. Al, 25mm,R8; 2) Obv.: The Butte Mulligan / Factory / No. 1 / Bisbee, Arizona; Rev.:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to 2**3 for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Summerfield & Peck Token (Black Diamond, Arizona)3014 - Summerfield & Peck Token (Black Diamond, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Summerfield / & / Peck / Black Diamond, / Arizona; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Drink. Br., 21mm, R8. City: Black Diamond State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2**3 for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Shankey's Place Token (Courtland, Arizona)3015 - Shankey's Place Token (Courtland, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Shankey's / Place; Rev.: Drink. Br., 25mm,R8. City: Courtland State: Arizona Date: HWAC# 50439
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to e*****r for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Post Exchange Token (Fort Grant, Arizona)3016 - Post Exchange Token (Fort Grant, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Post Exchange / Fort Grant; Rev.: 10. Al, Oct., 27mm, R9. City: Fort Grant State: Arizona Date: HWAC# 49175
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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H & H Token (Gleeson, AZ)3017 - H & H Token (Gleeson, AZ)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Gleeson / H & H / Arizona; Rev.: Good For One / 12 1/2c / Drink. Al., 25mm, R9. City: Gleeson State: Arizona Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Old Saloon Token (Gleeson, Arizona)3018 - Old Saloon Token (Gleeson, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Old / Saloon; Rev.: Good For / One / Drink. Br., 24mm, R10. Only known example, plate piece. City: Gleeson State: Arizona D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 2**3 for (400.00 + 96.00BP) = 496.00
 
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Star Saloon Token (Gleeson, Arizona)3019 - Star Saloon Token (Gleeson, Arizona)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Star Saloon / Gleeson, / Ariz.; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Drink. Al., Oct., 28mm, R9. City: Gleeson State: Arizona Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to e*****r for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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