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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Karma Mining Company Stock Certificates (13)5100 - Karma Mining Company Stock Certificates (13)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 certs. issued, not canceled. Issues ranging from no.'s 40 to 486. Several vignettes of miners working. Light green background with gray ornat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********e.. for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Norwegian Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificates (11)5101 - Norwegian Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificates (11)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 Unissued certificates from Toulumne County, CA. # range 1156-1169. Signed by president Benedict. 8.25" x 11". City: Sta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 55.00 - 120.00
Sold to w******o for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Pittsburgh & Mt. Shasta Corporation Stock Certificates (7)5102 - Pittsburgh & Mt. Shasta Corporation Stock Certificates (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 certificates, Issued 1928. to Edward Ponkop #56, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83 100 shares ea . California mine. Signed by president. 9" x 12". ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a********e.. for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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Richland Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificates (10)5103 - Richland Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificates (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vignettes of mining area and 2 miners working. Appears to be in California. 10 Issued 1907-1909, # range 567-1025. Signed by president Lindley. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to s****y for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Sierra Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificates (8)5104 - Sierra Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificates (8)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 Issued 1928-1929 and cancelled. Signed by president Hurley. 8.5" x 11.5". City: State: California Date: 1928 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********r.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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The Major Gold Mining Co. of California Stock Certificates (9)5105 - The Major Gold Mining Co. of California Stock Certificates (9)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine certificates issued at $1.00 per share toward 600,000 shares. J B Procter, Pres., F De Los Magee, Sec. City: State: California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to s****y for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Vivian Mining Co. Inc Certificates5106 - Vivian Mining Co. Inc Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 certificates. Formerly Gruss Mining Company. California mine. bald eagle vignette. Issued 1941-1946. 8.5" x 10.75". Signed by Presiden...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to j****2 for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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The Banded Peak Land and Mining Company Stock Certificates (22)5107 - The Banded Peak Land and Mining Company Stock Certificates (22)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22 Unissued c 1890's. #10-31. Archuleta, CO silver district. 8" x 10" City: Archuleta State: Colorado Date: 18...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Yellow Boy Group Mining Stock Certificates (11)5108 - Yellow Boy Group Mining Stock Certificates (11)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven unissued certificates of the Yellow Boy Group Mining Co. of Aspen. Shares $1.00 each. There is a ski run at Aspen Ski Resort named Yellow Boy.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Muggler Mining Company LTD. Stock Certificates (24)5109 - Muggler Mining Company LTD. Stock Certificates (24)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 24 certificates from this company near Aspen, CO. They were the oldest operating silver mine in the Aspen mining district. A major silver sou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********r.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Nine Black Hawk Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates5110 - Nine Black Hawk Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 Issued in 1907 to A. S. Boardman #328, 332, 350(2000 shares), 404, 409, 410, 416, 431, 433(1000 shares). Signed by president. 7" x 11.25"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to c*********p for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Salina Mining & Milling Stock Certificates (26)5111 - Salina Mining & Milling Stock Certificates (26)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty Six unissued certificates of the Salina Mining & Milling Company, Salina, Boulder County, "Colorado Territory". City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Roman Eagle Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate Pair5112 - Roman Eagle Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate Pair
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certs. Issued not canceled. Vignette of miners with shovels and cart. 8" x 10.5". Jamestown, Boulder County. City: Boulder...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b**********7 for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Gold Coin Mining Company Stock Certificates (5)5113 - Gold Coin Mining Company Stock Certificates (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold Coin MIning Company mine was located in the Cripple Creek district. Corporate offices were in Pittsburgh, PA., and was incorporated in Delaware.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********e.. for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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Seven Metals Mining Company Stock Certificates (4)5114 - Seven Metals Mining Company Stock Certificates (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colorado. 4 Issued to F. Hines 1919-1921, #9996, 9997, 9998, A17753, 17750. 100 shares ea. Signed by president Wilcox. 7.75" x 11". Argent...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to a********e.. for (10.00 + 2.10BP) = 12.10
 
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Unadilla Mining Company Stock Certificates (6)5115 - Unadilla Mining Company Stock Certificates (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 certs. Issued, not canceled. Certs. no.'s ranging from 218 to 1663. Signed by President F.A. White. 100 shares each. 6.25" x 10.25"....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a****y for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Empire Lee Mining Company Stock Certificates (17)5116 - Empire Lee Mining Company Stock Certificates (17)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
17 Mining Certs. Punch canceled. signed by president, no vignette. 7" x 11.25". City: Colorado Springs State: Colorado ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 170.00
Sold to a****y for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Golden Cycle Mining and Reduction Stock Certificates (50+)5117 - Golden Cycle Mining and Reduction Stock Certificates (50+)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifty plus issued and cancelled certificates of the Golden Cycle Mining and Reduction Company. The largest cyanide mill in the U. S. Several certs wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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The Golden Cycle Corporation Stock Certificates (62)5118 - The Golden Cycle Corporation Stock Certificates (62)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cyanide and flotation plant in Colorado Springs, CO. 62 certificates. City: Colorado Springs State: Colorado Date: HWAC
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********e.. for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Two Big 4 Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates5119 - Two Big 4 Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cripple Creek, Colorado. Issued 1900 to Charles Miller # 1148, 1149 100 shares ea. Nice gold border. Some upper toning. 2 certificates. Signed by p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to b**********7 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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