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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Two Colorado Area Books4200Two Colorado Area Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blue Eye by Ogal Alla and After 60 Years, Sequel to A Story of the Plains by A. B. Ostrander. City: State: Colorado Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********r.. for 24.80
Merchants National Bank of Deadwood Letterhead4201Merchants National Bank of Deadwood Letterhead
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letterhead from the Merchants National Bank of Deadwood, Black Hills, Dakota Territory. Nov. 12, 1885. The third customer on the receipt was John Treb
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w******f for 111.60
Fred Dennett Archive, General Land Office4202Fred Dennett Archive, General Land Office
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(Lot 3257, the Tin Ingot featured on the cover of the catalog was owned by Fred Dennett, as well as the items in this lot.) Originally belonging to F
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Chickamauga Park, Georgia Souvenir Pin4203Chickamauga Park, Georgia Souvenir Pin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass pin from Camp Geo. H. Thomas, Chickamauga Park Georgia. 2 1/2 inches long, pinback missing. Camp George H. Thomas (1898-1898) - A Spanish Americ
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
3 Matson Line Menus, S.S. Lurline42043 Matson Line Menus, S.S. Lurline
Holabird Western Americana Collections
S. S. Lurline dinner menus, three total. One with six autographs presumably by table mates, and one with Hemingway Poem. Artist unknown. The first of
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****t for 62.00
4 Matson Line Menus, S.S. Lurline42054 Matson Line Menus, S.S. Lurline
Holabird Western Americana Collections
S. S. Lurline dinner menus, four total, one blank inside possibly used by on board printer as model. City: State: Hawaii Date:
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
5 Matson Line Menus, S.S. Lurline42065 Matson Line Menus, S.S. Lurline
Holabird Western Americana Collections
S. S. Lurline menus by unknown artist. Five covers showing Polynesian people. City: State: Hawaii Date: 1939-1941 HWAC#
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for 66.55
5 Matson Line Menus, S.S. Lurline42075 Matson Line Menus, S.S. Lurline
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five Royal Hawaiian Dinner menus for dinner aboard the S. S. Lurline. Cover art by artist John Kelley City: State: Hawaii Date:
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
13 Pre-World War II Matson Line Menus420813 Pre-World War II Matson Line Menus
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirteen various pre WWII menus from different Matson Line Ships mostly sailing to the South Pacific. City: State: Hawaii Date:
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
5 Matson Line Menus, S.S. Mariposa and S.S. Matsonia42095 Matson Line Menus, S.S. Mariposa and S.S. Matsonia
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Artist: Macoulliard. Five dinner menus from the SS Mariposa and SS Matsonia. Polynesian figures and animals. One duplicate. City: Stat
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
5 Matson Line Menus42105 Matson Line Menus
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Artist: Macouillard. Five menu covers, two are blank inside, one contains words to the song ALOHA OE (Farewell to thee). City: State:
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
6 Matson Line Menus, S.S. Lurline42116 Matson Line Menus, S.S. Lurline
Holabird Western Americana Collections
S. S. Luriline menus by unknown artist, six in all. One with wine menu showing Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, 1926 for $3.00 a bottle. City:
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
6 Matson Line Menus, S.S. Lurline42126 Matson Line Menus, S.S. Lurline
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six S. S. Lurline dinner menus, three duplicate covers. One enroute to Pago Pago, two enroute to Auckland, one enroute to Suva. Artist: Eugene Savage,
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
11 Stereoviews of Important Honolulu Buildings421311 Stereoviews of Important Honolulu Buildings
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 Cards. Bishop St., Punch Bowl, American Sugar Mill, Executive Bldg., Government Bldg., YMCA, Two of Capital Bldg., Fort St., Royal School.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r**4 for 62.00
9 Honolulu Stereoviews42149 Honolulu Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine popular Honolulu views. Bishop Street, Street car on Fort St, YMCA Bldg, Executive Bldg., Royal School, Capital Bldg., and a sugar mill.
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
12 Hawaii "Paradise" Stereoviews421512 Hawaii "Paradise" Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A dozen views of tropical splendor. A view of Honolulu from Punch Bowl, four building sites, a beach scene, A luau, Lava field, and four plantation sc
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r**4 for 62.00
15 Hawaiian Stereoviews421615 Hawaiian Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifteen Views. Pineapple plantations Honolulu Scenes, Volcano centers, School, Banana Plantation, Coral Rock Kiln, Papaya Trees, Surfers on Waikiki.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to r**4 for 93.00
15 Tropical Hawaii Stereoviews421715 Tropical Hawaii Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifteen Keystone View Company cards featuring Hawaiian people, Sugar Mill workings, a volcano center, and four scenes of Honolulu City:
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
16 Hawaii Stereoviews421816 Hawaii Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sixteen Keystone View Company Stereo view cards on the tropical islands of Hawaii. Some duplicates. All black and white. City: State:
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Four Stereoviews of Hawaiian Territorial Scenes4219Four Stereoviews of Hawaiian Territorial Scenes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four scenes: Hotel Honolulu, Royal Palm Tree, Uinauina Bridge, Suva Cascade. City: State: Hawaii Date: Pre 1893 HWAC# 52
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k********Q for 124.00
Six Hawaii Territorial Stereoviews4220Six Hawaii Territorial Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six cards including Banana Plantation, Early Hotel, Native Hawaiians, and Lava fields. City: State: Hawaii Date: Pre 1893
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to r**4 for 74.40
9 Hawaiian Natives and Palaces Stereoviews42219 Hawaiian Natives and Palaces Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various scenes, nine in all, of Iolani Palace, Native people, and even a train on Oahu. City: State: Hawaii Date: HWAC#
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
8 Hawaiian Sugar Plantation Stereoviews42228 Hawaiian Sugar Plantation Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five views of Sugar Mill workings and three native views. Native views are pre Statehood. City: State: Hawaii Date: HWAC#
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to r**4 for 49.60
7 Hawaiian Tree Scenes Stereoviews42237 Hawaiian Tree Scenes Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These seven views are pre-statehood photos. Coconut Tree, Banana trees, Palm trees, and two tree scenes on palace grounds. City: State
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Seven Fields and Honolulu Stereoviews4224Seven Fields and Honolulu Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven views, two of Honolulu buildings, and five of fields of plenty City: State: Hawaii Date: HWAC# 52059
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to r**4 for 24.80
7 Stereoviews of Hawaiian Natives42257 Stereoviews of Hawaiian Natives
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven views of natives and on Lava scene. Native Hawaiian's in rivers, at home, and in fields. City: State: Hawaii Date: ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r**4 for 62.00
3 Bosie, Idaho Publications42263 Bosie, Idaho Publications
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boise The Peace Valley by Annie Laurie Byrd, Boise Idaho Illustrated and Fort Boise Centennial Celebration 1934. City: Boise State: I
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 62.00
Boise Land and Water Company Bond (1892)4227Boise Land and Water Company Bond (1892)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare $500 6% 20 year gold bond. Vignette of a train and waterway. Signed by president Stewart. 17" x 14". #25. City: Boise ...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Boise, ID Fob and NCC Co. Token Display4228Boise, ID Fob and NCC Co. Token Display
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed 8" x 6" CENTRAL HOTEL 9 BOISE CITY IDAHO fob with 4 N. C.CO. number employee tags with 1 labeled McGill. Also includes 3 Mercury d...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for 72.60
Coeur D'Alene, Towns, Mines, Mountains & Lakes4229Coeur D'Alene, Towns, Mines, Mountains & Lakes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coeur D'Alene, Towns, Mines, Mountains & Lakes by T. N. Barnard. Stamped leather bound. 6.25" x 5". 10 pages. There is damage ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d******c for 43.40
2 Volumes of Pioneer Days in Idaho County42302 Volumes of Pioneer Days in Idaho County
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Volumes of Pioneer Days in Idaho County by Caxton. City: Idaho County State: Idaho Date: HWAC# 50503
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8*****l for 24.80
9 Volumes of Idaho County Histories42319 Volumes of Idaho County Histories
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 Volumes of Idaho County Histories including Historical Sketch of Bingham County Idaho. Bonneville County in the Making. Bonner County Pace Names.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****r for 24.80
c1890 Photograph of Indian at Salmon City4232c1890 Photograph of Indian at Salmon City
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Salmon City, commonly just called Salmon, was laid out in 1867. Photograph is 3.25 x 3.25". Frame 5 x 5". Hardware and Millinery store can...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
2 Volumes Reminiscences of Early Days42332 Volumes Reminiscences of Early Days
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Volumes Reminiscences of Early Days, A series of Historical Sketches and Happenings in the Early Days of Snake River Valley by C. S. Walgamott.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 24.80
Idaho Facts and Statistics4234Idaho Facts and Statistics
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Idaho Facts and Statistics Concerning Its Mining, Farming Stock-Raising, lumbering, and Other Resources and Industries by James C. Onderbonk. Dated 1
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l********r.. for 124.00
Laws of the Territory of Idaho (1866)4235Laws of the Territory of Idaho (1866)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Laws of the Territory of Idaho Third Session. Published 1866. Possible first edition, Front cover is detaching and is warped, some staining on page
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to l********r.. for 198.40
Idaho Gem of the Mountains Booklet (Idaho World's Fair Commission)4236Idaho Gem of the Mountains Booklet (Idaho World's Fair Commission)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Official souvenir booklet published in 1893 by Idaho World's Fair Commissioner. Approx 50 pages, with numerous Idaho drawings and photos. Measu...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 62.00
2 Books on Early Idaho42372 Books on Early Idaho
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trails of Early Idaho, The Pioneer Life by George W. Goodhart. Six Decades Back by Charles Shirley Walgamott. City: State: Idaho
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 24.80
Early History of Idaho4238Early History of Idaho
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early History of Idaho by W. J. McConnell. Signed by author, 420 pages. City: State: Idaho Date: HWAC# 50507
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s****y for 37.20
3 Books on Idaho History42393 Books on Idaho History
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reminiscences of a Pioneer by W. A. Goulder. The State of Idaho 1905. Idaho Yesterday and Today, Souvenir Handbook, 1834-1934. Binding has some sep
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 62.00
3 Idaho Books including Wells Fargo42403 Idaho Books including Wells Fargo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wells Fargo & Co. in Idaho Territory by W. Turrentine Jackson. The Pony Express by Arthur Chapman. Letters of Long Ago by Agnes Just Reid. ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to s****y for 37.20
Collection of General Idaho Books and Pamphlets4241Collection of General Idaho Books and Pamphlets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 different General Idaho books and pamphlets. Books include Steamboats in the Timber by Ruby El Hult and A Romance of Old Fort Hall by Minerva Teich
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s****y for 31.00
Commercial Reference on Idaho Territory and Resources and Attraction of Idaho4242Commercial Reference on Idaho Territory and Resources and Attraction of Idaho
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Commercial Reference on Idaho Territory, and Resources and Attraction of Idaho by Robert Strahorn. Has a torn and taped on cover. Worn condition.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s****y for 43.40
First Edition of Jim Wardner of Wardner Idaho4243First Edition of Jim Wardner of Wardner Idaho
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First Edition of Jim Wardner of Wardner Idaho by Himself. Approx 160 pages. There is a pencil inscription on the first page. 2 cover corners are di
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to 6****A for 30.25
Books on Idaho Post Offices and Wells Fargo4244Books on Idaho Post Offices and Wells Fargo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ghost Towns and Live Ones, A History of Idaho Post Offices 1862-1973 by Frank R. Schell and Wells Fargo & Co. in Idaho Territory by W. Turrentin...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to r*****r for 24.80
Little Bits of Lost River History4245Little Bits of Lost River History
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 copies of Little Bits of Lost River History, as published in the Arco Advertiser under the title of do you remember when by C. A. Bottolfsen. A bri
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*****r for 31.00
Vintage Undertaker Co. Metal Bottle Opener4246Vintage Undertaker Co. Metal Bottle Opener
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2" x 5" vintage metal bottle opener with 2 types of openers. Compliments of Undertakers Supply Co, Chicago. City: Chicago ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to C****b for 31.00
2 Metal Iowa Property Line Markers42472 Metal Iowa Property Line Markers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 metal 4' property line markers. IOWA STATE/ PROPERTY LINE / UNLAWFUL TO DISTURB/ CONSERVATION COMMISSION. One has signs of wear, one may be...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Clarke's Pure Rye Whiskey Watch Fob/ Old Sunny Brook Calendar4248Clarke's Pure Rye Whiskey Watch Fob/ Old Sunny Brook Calendar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Pictorial of a man enjoying a glass of whiskey; Rev.: Clarke's Pure Rye / Peoria's / Famous Whiskey / Bottled by / The Government. Whi...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
1889 Map of New Orleans42491889 Map of New Orleans
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed map of the City of New Orleans drawn by J.L. Gubernator demonstrating the proposed additional drainage works. Gold painted wooden frame is 26 x
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 186.00