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Pike's Peak or Bust! Auction: Western Americana, Bottles, Numismatics, & More (January 2023)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

Auction Details

Welcome to the Pike’s Peak or Bust! Auction, our first live auction of 2023 and coming off the world-record-breaking SS Central America Part I auction in December 2022.

This four-day auction has collectibles in over a dozen categories including Bottles, Railroadiana, Native Americana, Mining, Numismatics, Art, Stocks, Militaria, and General Americana. With a healthy dose of exciting Colorado and Western States material, we decided to name this auction in honor of the great Colorado Gold Rush of 1859!

Featured Collections & Highlights

*The Gary Bracken Collection, Part IV*
We continue to offer great rarities from the collection of Ponca City lawyer Gary Bracken. This sale includes Native Americana (arrowheads); tokens (Colorado, Missouri, and Oklahoma); Colorado medicine bottles, whiskey jugs, and stoneware; Colorado, Indian Territory, and Oklahoma billhead collections, and more.

*Numismatics feat. Nevada Banknotes*
Our Day 4 is all numismatics, starting with thirteen different Nevada banknotes, including the $20 Nixon National Bank signed by George Nixon. The section also has US coins (incl. Carson City Morgans); medals incl. a U.S. Grant Silver Peace Medal; and a large offering of tokens (Colorado, Missouri, and Oklahoma).

*Early American Political Collection*
We’re very excited to offer important documents from the 1700s and 1800s from the estate of John Hyatt. This group includes autographed pieces from Benjamin Franklin, Grover Cleveland, and James Buchanan.

*Art*
A group of signed prints and books from Ansel Adams; signed prints from famous photographer Paul Strand; signed Salvador Dali pieces; beautiful wood and stone sculptures; and more.

*Railroadiana*
A new big group of railroad and steamer passes, always a big hit with our collectors! Also railroad artifacts including keys, locks, and lanterns. If you have a pass collection you’re ready to sell, please let us know!


*Stocks & Bonds*
We are thrilled to offer more rare Colorado mining stocks from a private collection, as well as Colorado railroad stocks and autograph pieces incl. Wells & Fargo and Jay Gould. Some of the mining stocks in this sale are pieces we have not offered before.

*Native Americana*
In addition to Oklahoma points from the Bracken Collection, our Native Americana section also has kachinas, pine crafts/basketry, and ephemera including art and photographs.


*Militaria & Antique Firearms*
In addition to pieces from the Sherman Collection, we’re also offering rare military collectibles from a few other private collections. This sale has items from the Civil War, Indian Wars, and both World Wars including photographs, autographed documents, and artifacts. The Firearms Section has early shotguns, muskets, and ammunition collectibles.

*General Americana*
Photographs, rare documents, books, and artifacts from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma/Indian Territory, and more. Includes a rare Virgil Earp Tombstone autograph from the Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum! Smaller categories include: Cowboy, Sports, Books, Jewelry, Toys/Model Railroad, and hard goods.

*Mining*
Minerals and fossil plates; rare Western mining ephemera from Colorado and Nevada; and some mining artifacts incl. spoons, tags, and mercury jugs.


Please be sure to use the Keyword Search Tool on our website to search for items in your collecting categories.

Stay tuned for the exciting second part of our SS Central America Shipwreck Artifacts Auctions, coming March 2023. Details available on holabirdamericana.com

We’re always looking for consignments in many categories, including Art, Mining, Railroadiana, Native Americana, Numismatics, Bottles, and more.

If you would like to know more about consigning, or if you have any questions or comments about this sale, please give our office a call at 775-851-1859.

Our friendly staff is ready to help you continue to build your collection. We’ve created an astonishing community of customers around the world, including private collectors, institutions, and dealers. Remember, your collection could set the next world-record!

Thanks again for your continued interest in our auctions. And as we like to say, bid early and bid often!

--The Holabird Team--

Day 1, Lots 1000-1514
General Americana (1000-1514)
Geo. Sort
Misc. Categories incl. Cowboy, Sports, Books, Toys, Hard Goods

Day 2, Lots 2000-2546
Transportation (2000-2159)
Railroad & Steamer Passes
Transportation Ephemera
Bottles & Saloon feat. Colorado Whiskey & Medicines (2160-2546)

Day 3, Lots 3000-3533
Art feat. Ansel Adams, Salvador Dali, & Paul Strand (3000-3106)
Native Americana (3107-3182)
Political Collectibles incl. Early American Autographs (3183-3209)
Militaria (3210-3261)
Firearms & Weaponry (3262-3304)
Minerals & Mining (3305-3361)
Stocks & Bonds (3362-3533)

Day 4, Lots 4000-4484
Numismatics (4000-4484)
Currency feat. Nevada Banknotes (4000-4035)
Coins (4036-4094)
Medals (4095-4112)
Tokens feat. Colorado, Missouri, & amp; Oklahoma (4113-4484)


SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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Small Lock Group, 10 [159024]1480 - Small Lock Group, 10 [159024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 small locks, 3x2" or smaller. Marked WB, Socony Mobil Oil, PAK, US Mail, Marswells, Yale, Master, diamond , Surex, S. Date: Country: St...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*******d for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Strato Bank Plus Assorted Metal and Wood Grab Bag [159663]1481 - Strato Bank Plus Assorted Metal and Wood Grab Bag [159663]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turquoise metal Strato Bank with working spring loaded coin action. The First National Bank, Great Falls Montana, 3.5x8". American Building an...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********t.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Antique Photos: Geronimo, Great Writers, A Country Home [159986]1482 - Antique Photos: Geronimo, Great Writers, A Country Home [159986]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three antique photographs: 1) Geronimo with his rifle; 4 x 6 inch photo, framed in a gold 9 x 11 inch frame. Slight damage upper left corner. 2
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 7********r.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Celebrity Stereoviews, 9 [161079]1483 - Celebrity Stereoviews, 9 [161079]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 stereoviews of celebrities including Lotta, Clara Morris, Mrs. JA Garfield, Adelaide Neilson, John McCullough, Maggie Mitchell, Pauline Markham, Ma
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Early 1/4 Plate Tintype, c. 1860-65 [160542]1484 - Early 1/4 Plate Tintype, c. 1860-65 [160542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An early 1/4 plate tintype of a family of three. The family appears to be a father, mother, and daughter. All three family members are wearing gold je
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Early Photographs (4), c. 1860s [160543]1485 - Early Photographs (4), c. 1860s [160543]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four different early photographs. Includes two unframed tintype portraits of an old man and a young girl, a framed photo of a young man, and a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Early Tintype, Daguerreotype, and Postcard [160545]1486 - Early Tintype, Daguerreotype, and Postcard [160545]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) Very nice daguerreotype (or ambrotype) portrait of a man, c. 1850-60. This daguerreotype is in a nice, hinged case that is 2.5 x 3 inches. B) Earl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Children's and Humorous Stereoviews, 100 [161301]1487 - Children's and Humorous Stereoviews, 100 [161301]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 children's and humorous stereoviews. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance: Stuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Tintype Photos from 1860's-1870's era (18) [157358]1488 - Tintype Photos from 1860's-1870's era (18) [157358]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot of eighteen tintype photos are of various people in their best street clothing. All are 2.5 in. X 3.5 in. One image may have been carried by
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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US Stereoviews, 105 [161298]1489 - US Stereoviews, 105 [161298]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 105 US stereoviews including New York, Polar scenes, Columbia River, Monterey, Niagara Falls, Boston, DC, hunting and fishing, White Mountains,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Original Photos, c. 1910's [160593]1490 - Original Photos, c. 1910's [160593]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of about 40 original western photos and many more negatives including a shooting contest, Coastline, redwoods, people posing, roofers and m
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Photo Album with Antique Portraits [159751]1491 - Photo Album with Antique Portraits [159751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo album containing about 60 antique portraits photographs. These photographs are from the late 19th or early 20th century. The portraits are of a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Eclectic Collection Cameras And Electronics [148398]1492 - Eclectic Collection Cameras And Electronics [148398]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1. G.E. Eight Transistor Portable Radio . Tested-Works. No damage, needs battery cover. Otherwise in very good . 2. Vintage box camera, u
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Graflex Super Speed Graphic Medium Format Camera [158959]1493 - Graflex Super Speed Graphic Medium Format Camera [158959]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Graflex Super Speed Graphic medium format camera with parts and cowhide case. Untested. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Large Lighter Collection [148410]1494 - Large Lighter Collection [148410]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30. Collection includes, Zippo (two in orig. Zippo box), , two from occupied Japan ( ship and one that looks like beads in metal), nude torso
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Mayo's Plug Tobacco Metal Sign [159007]1495 - Mayo's Plug Tobacco Metal Sign [159007]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Porcelain one sided metal sign with image of a rooster crowing on top of a case. Mayo's Plug/Light and Dark/Smoking/ Cock "o The Walk. 13x6...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,600.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,000.00
 
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Historical Match Book Collection [159606]1496 - Historical Match Book Collection [159606]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 historical matchbooks including Presidents, Inns, beer, whisky and more. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Tobacco Advertising Covers, 15 [160584]1497 - Tobacco Advertising Covers, 15 [160584]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 tobacco advertising covers, c. 1893-97. Assorted tobacco theme illustrations on covers. Addressed to SR Buford, Virginia City, MT. Date: Country
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Tobacco Ephemera [160583]1498 - Tobacco Ephemera [160583]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 pieces of vintage tobacco ephemera. Helena Montana cigar receipt 1895, 1887 receipt. Virginia City, MT tobacco receipts 1885-90's. 6 Ge...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Vintage Wood Cigar Boxes, 4 [159908]1499 - Vintage Wood Cigar Boxes, 4 [159908]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 vintage wood cigar boxes. The Boss "5" with photo of The Boss, Mr. Traband. The Owl Cigar. The Owl Brand. Welcome Arch. About 2.5x8.5x5....
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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