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)
 

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Large Pikes Peak Stereoview Collection4180 - Large Pikes Peak Stereoview Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Quite the collection with a nice diversity of Colorado photographers. 28 stereoviews of Pike's Peak, some with snow, a railway car with many peo...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Pike's Peak or Bust Fob4181 - Pike's Peak or Bust Fob
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four part hanging fob: top part labeled "Pike's Peak or Bust," then "Summit of Pike's Peak 14,147 ft." then "Minin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********r.. for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Royal Gorge, Colorado Stereoview Collection4182 - Royal Gorge, Colorado Stereoview Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22 stereoviews of Royal Gorge. Includes: 1 by Gurnsey (Colorado Springs 1872-1880); 1 by International View; 2 by Kilburn Bros; 1 by C. R. Savage, fam
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Start Price : 165.00 | Estimate : 330.00 - 650.00
 
 
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Silver Cliff, Colorado Stereoview4183 - Silver Cliff, Colorado Stereoview
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver Cliff looking South toward the church. Photographer is Chas. E. Emery who was active in Silver Cliff 1882, 1884, 1885, Canyon City 1886-1891, a
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Two Silver Plume, Colorado Stereoviews4184 - Two Silver Plume, Colorado Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two stereoviews of Silver Plume by Kilburn Bros. and Keystone. City: Silver Plume State: Colorado Date: HWAC# 53243
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St. Vrain, Colorado Stereoview, c.1870s4185 - St. Vrain, Colorado Stereoview, c.1870s
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#62, Long's Peak Series, on the St. Vrain looking west. 5 or 6 miles from Long's Peak. Early Colorado settlement. Photographer is Collier, ...
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Six Ute Pass, Colorado Stereoviews4186 - Six Ute Pass, Colorado Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 stereoviews of Ute Pass, CO. Includes: 2 uncredited; one by Weitfle (active Central City, 1878-1883); 2 J. F. Jarvis; and one W. H.Jackson.
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
 
 
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26 Telluride, Aspen, Leadville and Georgetown Area Old Postcards4187 - 26 Telluride, Aspen, Leadville and Georgetown Area Old Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A mix of black and white, sepia and colored postcards. One in black and white shows a waterfall in Durant mine, 1 mile underground, with 2 miners. E
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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4 Old Colorado Photo Folders4188 - 4 Old Colorado Photo Folders
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Colorado photo folders measuring 4.25" x 6.25". Subjects are Crystal Park Auto Trip, South Cheyenne Canon and Seven Falls, Views of the...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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50 Color Colorado Photos in an Album4189 - 50 Color Colorado Photos in an Album
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Approx 50 color Colorado c. 1991 photos featuring ghosts towns, mining areas, beaver pond, San Juan Mountains and more. City: State:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Chamberlain Colorado Territory Stereoviews4190 - Chamberlain Colorado Territory Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 Colorado stereoviews by W. G. Chamberlain. Long Lake, Snowy Range, South Boulder, Pleasant Park, Grey's Peak, Twin Lakes, Veta Pass, Mt. Linc...
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Start Price : 190.00 | Estimate : 380.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Colorado Stereoview Collection (8)4191 - Colorado Stereoview Collection (8)
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8 stereoviews. Includes: Helen Hunt's grave, 2 fun for the boys, and Seven Falls by B.W. Kilburn; Cathedral Rocks by uncredited; and two "r...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
 
 
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Colorado Stereoview Collection (13)4192 - Colorado Stereoview Collection (13)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 Colorado stereoviews. Includes: 2 schoolhouse classes, Bear Canon, Cave of Winds, railroad tracks, Muleshoe Pass, 3 underground miners etc. Photogr
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 170.00 - 340.00
 
 
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Colorado Stereoview Collection (8)4193 - Colorado Stereoview Collection (8)
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8 stereoviews. Includes: Gen. Pierce's house by Reed and McKenney (active Denver 1871-72, Central City & Georgetown 1873). Railway by A. W. ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Four F. A. Nimms Colorado Stereoviews4194 - Four F. A. Nimms Colorado Stereoviews
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4 Colorado stereoviews by F. A. Nimms. Veta Pass, 2 Grand Canyon of the Arkansas, Marshall Pass. This business is not listed in Mautz, but Nimms &am...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Three Gurnsey Colorado Stereoviews4195 - Three Gurnsey Colorado Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three stereoviews by Gurnsey. The Mule Shoe and The Railway on the end of Dump Mountain. Gurnsey operated in Colorado Springs (1872-1880). Ci
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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11 Keystone Colorado Stereoviews4196 - 11 Keystone Colorado Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 stereoviews by Keystone. A puma, Royal Gorge, President Roosevelt's breakfast, Ute native and family, Box Canyon, Grand River Valley, 2 cliff...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Three Oldroyd Colorado Stereoviews4197 - Three Oldroyd Colorado Stereoviews
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3 Colorado stereoviews by L.K. Oldroyd. Veta Pass, Grand Canyon of the Arkansas, Cheyenne Canon. Oldroyd was active 1873-1882 in Colorado Springs.
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Palmer House and Glen Eyrie, Colorado Stereoviews4198 - Palmer House and Glen Eyrie, Colorado Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 stereoviews. Includes: 2 Palmer house and Naiad Bath by W.G. Chamberlain (1860s-80s, Denver); rock formation by Wheeler; stream and three Palmer ho
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Three Colorado Delegate Badges4199 - Three Colorado Delegate Badges
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Denver I.O.O.F, white metal badge with mountain scene and bull's head made by Diamond Palace of Denver; 2) Colorado Grand Commandery badge Sa...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to w******f for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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