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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New Foundland Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates (34)5400 - New Foundland Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates (34)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
34 certs, unissued with vignette of miners with pick axes and ore cart working. 6.75" x 9.5". City: State: Canada Da...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 170.00 - 240.00
Sold to w******o for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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United Eastern Mines Corp. Stock Certificates (18)5401 - United Eastern Mines Corp. Stock Certificates (18)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 18 brown border certificates. City: State: Date: HWAC # 50021
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 225.00
 
 
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United States Mining Company Stock Certificates (22)5402 - United States Mining Company Stock Certificates (22)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22 yellow stock certificated issued in 1899. City: State: Date: HWAC # 50019
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold to s****y for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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100 Stock Certificates and Receipts5403 - 100 Stock Certificates and Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 100 mining, railroad and other industrial items in individual plastic, mostly stock certificates and a few receipts. Stocks include Edgewater
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to n******n for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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19 Assorted Stock Certificates5404 - 19 Assorted Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scadden Flat Gold Mining Company, The Gavilan Mining and Milling Company, Broadway Joe's issued 1969 at the height of Joe Namath's career, M...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****2 for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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63 Ute Uranium Stock Certificates5405 - 63 Ute Uranium Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sixty three stock certificates issued by the Ute Uranium Incorporated company. 1954-55. City: State: Date: HWAC # 495
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 360.00
Sold to a********e.. for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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71 General Foods Overseas Development Corporation Debentures5406 - 71 General Foods Overseas Development Corporation Debentures
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seventy one certificates issued by the general Foods Overseas Development corporation guaranteeing 4 5/8%. 10 1/2 x 15 inches, red ink border.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to a********e.. for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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80 Terex Corporation Stock Certificates5407 - 80 Terex Corporation Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 80 pieces of Terex Corporation stock certificates. Issued and cancelled, dated 1960s-1970s. City: State: Date: HWA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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American Mining Stock Certificates Collection5408 - American Mining Stock Certificates Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 mostly unissued Rampart Mining Company and 8 others. City: State: Date: HWAC # 52848
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to j******P for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Clem Mines Inc. Stock Certificates (30)5409 - Clem Mines Inc. Stock Certificates (30)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 30 unissued stock certificates. City: State: Date: HWAC # 20025
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to j******P for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Don-Clare Mining Company Stock Certificates (20)5410 - Don-Clare Mining Company Stock Certificates (20)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 certificates, 18 unissued and 2 issued. City: State: Date: HWAC # 50030
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to j******P for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Newmont Mining Corporation Certificates5411 - Newmont Mining Corporation Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 certificates Bald eagle vignette with 2 miners. Newmont continues today. Issued 1969-1971. 8" x 12". City: State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to p*******m for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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North American Nitre Company Stock Certificate5412 - North American Nitre Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We could not find any info on this company in our library. Issued in 1896 and signed by President WH McDonald. 5.5" x 10". City:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to l*******c for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Ucuol Uranium Company Stock Certificates5413 - Ucuol Uranium Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 14 certificates issued in 1955. City: State: Date: HWAC # 50024
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to a********e.. for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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United Gas Corporation Stock Certificate Collection5414 - United Gas Corporation Stock Certificate Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty seven stock certificates, warrants for 100 shares, issued 1943-44. United Gas Corporation was a major oil company from its inception in 1930 to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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United States Milling and Minerals Corporation Certificates (18)5415 - United States Milling and Minerals Corporation Certificates (18)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tailings and mine site vignette. 18 Issued 1960, # range J5104-J5779. 8" x 10.5" City: State: Date: 1960 HWAC...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********e.. for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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