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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4 Superior and Globe Copper Company Stock Certificates5020 - 4 Superior and Globe Copper Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued in 1909. Organized under the laws of the Territory of Arizona. Mine located in Gila County Arizona, mining copper and silver. John Daniel, Pres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to j****2 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Superior And Boston Copper Company Stock Certificates (7)5021 - Superior And Boston Copper Company Stock Certificates (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 certificates. Nice vignette of 2 miners using an air drill. Gila County, AZ producer of copper and silver. Signed by president. A7554 issued to Pai
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to a******l for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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New England and Arizona Gold and Copper Mining Co. Stock Certificates (3)5022 - New England and Arizona Gold and Copper Mining Co. Stock Certificates (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 certs. One is green with gray border and eagle; two are with gray borders. Two are signed by President Edmund Fisk, one is signed by President Geo.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Two Baumann Mines Company Stock Certificates5023 - Two Baumann Mines Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Arizona copper mine, tailings vignette. 2 Issued 1910 to Elizabeth Johnston # 87 275 shares, E. Greenwood # 79 10 shares. Signed by president Baumann
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Calumet and Jerome Copper Company Stock Certificates (4)5024 - Calumet and Jerome Copper Company Stock Certificates (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four certificates issued to William A. Harrington from the Calumet and Jerome Copper Company, each for 100 shares at one dollar per share, 1922 100 sh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****2 for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Two West United Verde Copper Company Stock Certificates5025 - Two West United Verde Copper Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 certificates. Arizona copper. Issued 1918 to Jennie Kingston #A335 1000 shares, Herbert Stewart #A1153 1000 shares. Signed by president. 8.25&quo...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Chloride-Arizona Copper Mining Stock Certificates5026 - Chloride-Arizona Copper Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Convertible Notes of the Chloride-Arizona Copper Company and two certificates of the Chloride Queen Mining Company. All four issued. The Chloride
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a******l for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Kingman Silver-Gold Mines Company Stock Certificates (29)5027 - Kingman Silver-Gold Mines Company Stock Certificates (29)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 29 green unissued stock certificates. City: Kingman State: Arizona Date: HWAC # 50018
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a********e.. for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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Miami Consolidated Mines Company Stock Certificates (4)5028 - Miami Consolidated Mines Company Stock Certificates (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Issued 1916-1918 in Arizona. #2649, 2650 issued to F. Larsen, 250 shares, Harriman and Co. # 10603 100 shares, Morgan and Livermore Co # 14771 100 s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********e.. for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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Telluride Mining, Milling and Development Company Certificates (5)5029 - Telluride Mining, Milling and Development Company Certificates (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 certificates. San Francisco Mining District in Mohave County, Arizona. Nice vignettes of miners and mine site. Issued 1910-1911. Cancelled. #28, 4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m******0 for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Two Benedictine Mining and Milling Company, Consolidated Stock Certificates5030 - Two Benedictine Mining and Milling Company, Consolidated Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mohave County, AZ. Two Issued to Daniel Shockey 1907 # 1449, 1150 1 and 5 shares. Mount Benedict was settled as a small mining camp which was original
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b**********7 for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Tom Reed Gold Mines Stock Certificates (4)5031 - Tom Reed Gold Mines Stock Certificates (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 certificates. Oatman, AZ. Producer of high grade gold and silver. Signed by president. Issued to E. M.Cherry (1" tear on bottom) #18593 46 s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to a******l for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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United Western Mines Corporation Reorganized Stock Certificates (17)5032 - United Western Mines Corporation Reorganized Stock Certificates (17)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
17 certificates ranging from #1011-1639. Oatman, AZ. Bald eagle vignette. Issued 1924-1925. 8.75x 12.25". All are cancelled. City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********e.. for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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6 Oatman Mining Stock Certificates5033 - 6 Oatman Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 certificates. Three Oatman Gold Mining Company, issued to J.A. Heard 1924 and 1927 # 2278, 2279, 2646 1000 shares ea. with Arizona vignette. Three O
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********e.. for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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3 Cash Entry Mining Company Stock Certificates5034 - 3 Cash Entry Mining Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued and canceled. Orange border, 1 slight tear in left side on two of the certs. 8.75' X 11.5". City: Oatman State: Ari...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to a********e.. for (10.00 + 2.10BP) = 12.10
 
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Two Different Oatman Mine Stock Certificates5035 - Two Different Oatman Mine Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The United Western Mines Company, light orange border, signed by president, issued in 1924, 8.5" x 11.5". Oatman Standard Mining and Milli...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to s***0 for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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4 San Francisco Gold Mines Company Stock Certificates5036 - 4 San Francisco Gold Mines Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This mine was located in Oatman, Arizona. Issued in 1922. Vignette with miner and two burrows and miners on train carts. 8.5" x 11". ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to a********e.. for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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Ray Hercules Copper Company Stock Certificates (7)5037 - Ray Hercules Copper Company Stock Certificates (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 certificates. Founded in 1915 and development was delayed by WW I. They became an important AZ copper mine. B23584, B23585, B23586 100 shares ea iss
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******l for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Tombstone Consolidated Mines Company Stock Certificates (5)5038 - Tombstone Consolidated Mines Company Stock Certificates (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 certificates. Signed by E. B. Gage. Unissued and cancelled. c. 1900's. Torn lower right corner. Nice mine vignette. 10" x 12". ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Consolidated Arizona Smelting Company Stock Certificates (6)5039 - Consolidated Arizona Smelting Company Stock Certificates (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Stock certs. Issued no.'s in range from C23159 to C52210. 100 shares each. Issued to Eugene Springer and Low Bros. Signed by President Little ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 260.00
Sold to a********e.. for (45.00 + 9.45BP) = 54.45
 
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