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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Silver Russian Medal3180 - Silver Russian Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Believed to be an award for a women's gymnasium graduation from 1850. 51 mm, 59.5 grams. City: State: Russia Date: ...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Adolph Fredrik Mining Medal3181 - Adolph Fredrik Mining Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By C. I. Wikman a bronze 61mm medal. Adolph.Frid.Et LudUlr.D.G.Rex.Et.Reg.Svec with two portraits on obverse. Mining scene on reverse. City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Aragon Ballroom Walking Liberty Half Keychain3182 - Aragon Ballroom Walking Liberty Half Keychain
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red lucite holder marked "Aragon Ballroom / Lick Pier / Ocean Park" housing a 1945-S walking liberty half dollar in about fine condition. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to b*******x for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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1907 Colorado Octagonal Coin3183 - 1907 Colorado Octagonal Coin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Octagonal silver 161 grains, Pure, 1907, 25.5mm. Unique, similar to at least one other silver and one other gold pieces. Comes with original white Dan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 9***3 for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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1907 Silver Octagonal Coin3184 - 1907 Silver Octagonal Coin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Fine Silver/ 1907/ 91/ Grain// blank. 25.5mm. Comes with original Dan Brown envelope and Neuman envelope. City: State: Color...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Round 1907 Silver Coin3185 - Round 1907 Silver Coin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
25mm, "fine/.999/ silver/ 1907// 6 dwt/ 12 grn" with original dan brown envelope and Neuman envelope. City: State: Colora...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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1882 GSA Carson City Morgan Dollar3186 - 1882 GSA Carson City Morgan Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original box, case and certificate number 82338715. Box top detached. Uncertified but eye pleasing with only a few bagmarks and a nice reverse.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*********r for (170.00 + 35.70BP) = 205.70
 
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1882 GSA Carson City Morgan Dollar3187 - 1882 GSA Carson City Morgan Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original GSA Box, case and certificate number 82030958. Brilliant Uncirculated and uncertified but nice condition with few bagmarks. City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*****8 for (180.00 + 43.20BP) = 223.20
 
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Bicentennial Coin and Stamp Collection3188 - Bicentennial Coin and Stamp Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six pieces commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the founding of America: 1) The 1776-1976 three coin Silver proof set (Ike dollar, Kennedy half, Was
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B********R for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Confederate Cent Restrikes3189 - Confederate Cent Restrikes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two restrikes of the Confederate cent, on in silver and one in goldine. . In 1961, the dies for the Confederate penny were purchased by Robert Bashlow
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to S****r for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Counterfeit Coins3190 - Counterfeit Coins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five fakes: 1797 Draped Bust Dollar; 1801 Draped Bust Dollar; 1844 Seated Dollar; 1879-CC Trade Dollar; 1896-CC Morgan Dollar. (Morgan Dollars
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*******l for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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Diverse lot of coins and medals3191 - Diverse lot of coins and medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven different: 1) 1865 quarter counterstamped J.B. Keenan; 2) 1936 Walking Liberty half dollar counterstamped "Ford"; 3) unused Masonic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Eclectic Group of Coins and Medals3192 - Eclectic Group of Coins and Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 1921 Morgan Dollar; a 1926-S Peace dollar; a 1973 bronze inauguration medal featuring Richard M. Nixon and Spiro T. Agnew; a 1994 World Cup Collecto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*********r for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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Eisenhower Uncirculated Silver Dollars3193 - Eisenhower Uncirculated Silver Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five blue envelope Ikes: 1971(2), 1972(2) , and 1974. City: State: Date: HWAC# 51831
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to k*******9 for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Proof Eisenhower Dollars3194 - Proof Eisenhower Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three proof Eisenhower dollars in original brown boxes: 1971-S, 1973-S, 1974-S. City: State: Date: HWAC# 51830
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to S******2 for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Elongated Cent Collection3195 - Elongated Cent Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven squished pennies: 1915 P.P.I.E. (San Francisco); Travel and Transport Building,World's Fair Chicago 1933; Standard Oil Exhibit, Wor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*********r for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Irradiated Dime Collection3196 - Irradiated Dime Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine US dimes irradiated dimes from the American Museum of Atomic Energy. Three Mercury and six Roosevelt. Dates from 1923 through 1957. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 350.00
Sold to D*****2 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Jubilee Penny3197 - Jubilee Penny
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Jubilee Penny / 1874 / 1924 / Sound the Jubilee; Rev.: For God and Home and Every Land Official Souvenir - 50th Anniversary; National Women...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*********r for (10.00 + 2.10BP) = 12.10
 
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National Collector's Mint Tribute Coin Set3198 - National Collector's Mint Tribute Coin Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of six historical reproductions of United States Five dollar gold pieces. In blue velour case. 1795 Heraldic Eagle, 1841-O (not known to exist), 1
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Nine Love Tokens3199 - Nine Love Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two holed, one with bezel. One quarter and the rest dimes and one half dime. City: State: Date: HWAC# 50458
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 9***3 for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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