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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Eureka Climax Mining Stock Certificates (50)5240 - Eureka Climax Mining Stock Certificates (50)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
50 unissued certificates of the Eureka Climax Mining Company. Resident agent was John E. Josey. Located in the Manhattan Mining District. Ci
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Gold Circle Queen Mining Co. Stock Certificate5241 - Gold Circle Queen Mining Co. Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Gold Circle Queen Mining Company mine was located in the Gold Circle district of Elko county, near Midas, Nevada. Gold from here was supplied to t
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Fagan Consolidated Silver Mines Company Stock Certificates (5)5242 - Fagan Consolidated Silver Mines Company Stock Certificates (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 certs. signed by President Simon(?) Issued not canceled. cream with dark green border. Vignette of eagle with American Flag. 8.75" x 11.75&qu...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to f*****h for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Silverdyke Divide Mining Company Stock Certificates (4)5243 - Silverdyke Divide Mining Company Stock Certificates (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Located near Mina, NV. 4 Unissued with light upper left water stain and ripples. 8.25" x 11". City: Mina State: Nevada ...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to j******P for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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Mountain City Copper Company Stock Certificates (19)5244 - Mountain City Copper Company Stock Certificates (19)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19 issued 1939-1946, orange, green and blue. 7" x 11". Site of a mining accident in 1936 where 6 miners died from poor breathing condition...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to a********e.. for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Pittsburgh Johnnie Mining Company Stock Certificates (7)5245 - Pittsburgh Johnnie Mining Company Stock Certificates (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 Unissued and cancelled, Nye County, NV. Rare. Signed by President Robt. Atkinson .#1668, 1675, 1676, 1677, 1678, 1679, 1680. 5.75" x 10.5&qu...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to f*****h for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Nevada Packard Mines Co. Stock Pair5246 - Nevada Packard Mines Co. Stock Pair
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Nevada Packard Mines Co. Issued in 1916. Vignette with 6 point Buck. Ornate brown border. 8.25" x 10.75. City: Pershing County ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*****h for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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Gold Box Mining Company Stock Certificate5247 - Gold Box Mining Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare and very nice condition. Originally known as the Black Jack. City: Pershing County State: Nevada Date: HWAC # 50040
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Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to p*******m for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
 
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35 Pioche Mines Company Stock Certificates5248 - 35 Pioche Mines Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty five stock certificates issued by the Pioche Mines Company of Nevada. City: Pioche State: Nevada Date: HWAC # 49
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a********e.. for (45.00 + 9.45BP) = 54.45
 
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Nevada-Utah Mines and Smelters Corporation Stock Certificates (4)5249 - Nevada-Utah Mines and Smelters Corporation Stock Certificates (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mines in Frisco, UT and Pioche, NV. Nice vignette of a smelter. 4 Issued 1907. Signed by president. City: Pioche State: Nevada D
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to s****y for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Lahontan Mines Company Stock Certificates (5)5250 - Lahontan Mines Company Stock Certificates (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Lahontan Mines Company took over the Ramsey-Comstock Mine. Production was small from this mine. Five unissued certificates. City: Rams
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*******g for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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Lahontan Mines Company Stock Certificates (5)5251 - Lahontan Mines Company Stock Certificates (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five issued certificates of the Lahontan Mines Company with gold from the Ramsey-Comstock orebody discovery of 1906. Offices were in Reno, Nevada.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s****y for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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8 Ramsey-Nevada Mining Company Certificates5252 - 8 Ramsey-Nevada Mining Company Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued in 1908 to O. Dawson #45 500 shares, 71 1000 shares, 72 1000 shares, 73 1000 shares, 92 1000 shares, 108 1000 shares, 130 1000 shares, 131 1000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s****y for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Two Ramsey-Ottowa Mining Company Stock Certificates5253 - Two Ramsey-Ottowa Mining Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nevada mining. Inc., in Arizona. Signed by the president and secretary. Green border and eagle vignette. 8.5" x 12". City: Ram...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******6 for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Balloon Hill Mascot Mining Company Stock Certificates (5)5254 - Balloon Hill Mascot Mining Company Stock Certificates (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nevada ghost town in Rawhide, NV. 5 Unissued #131-136. 8.5" x 11.25". City: Rawhide State: Nevada Date: HWAC ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t*******d for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Rawhide Coalition Mines Company Stock Certificates (4)5255 - Rawhide Coalition Mines Company Stock Certificates (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Worked 11 gold claims. Esmerelda County, Nevada. Issued to John Clarke #A46561 100 shares, Chas. Stone # A43148 100 shares, C. Belser #A5620, A56221
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s****y for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Group of 44 Nevada Central Mines Company Stock Certificates5256 - Group of 44 Nevada Central Mines Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Forty four unissued certificates from the Nevada Central Mines Company, incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada July 8, 1919. W. H. Knowles
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******m for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Black Bear Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificates (21)5257 - Black Bear Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificates (21)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued from 1933 and 1937. I/C. Principal Place of Business, Reno, Nevada. Incorporated in Nevada in 1926. 8.75" x 11.5". City: ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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23 Reno Air Stock Certificates5258 - 23 Reno Air Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty three stock certificates from Reno Air, a short lived airline in the 1990s. Rare. City: Reno State: Nevada Date: HW
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a********e.. for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Premier Paymaster Mines Company Stock Certificates (9)5259 - Premier Paymaster Mines Company Stock Certificates (9)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Porcupine Paymaster Mines, LTD., in Ontario, Canada., Incorporated in 1919; all but 5 shares is owned by Premier Paymaster Mines but Porcupine Paymast
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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