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

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
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Two Different San Diego Railroad Annual Passes [158066]2005 - Two Different San Diego Railroad Annual Passes [158066]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) San Diego, Cuyamaca & Eastern Railway. Pass issued for 1909 to H. Trinwith, Oregon & Eureka Railroad Co. Signed by th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Visalia Electric Railroad Company Annual Pass Pair [160223]2006 - Visalia Electric Railroad Company Annual Pass Pair [160223]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) 1911 pass no. 86 issued to WM Nelson, Southern Pacific Co. Countersigned by the manager. Black print on blue cardstock. 2) 1921
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*B for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Two Different California Electric Railroad Annual Passes [160238]2007 - Two Different California Electric Railroad Annual Passes [160238]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Sacramento Northern Railway. No. 83, issued for 1930 to JF Hogan, vice president of traffic for Western Pacific Railroad. Signe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*******8 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Southern California Railway Pass [160219]2008 - Southern California Railway Pass [160219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Employee pass C158 issued for 1896 to Perris & three men. Signed by general manager Wade. "Not good on Limited Trains 3 & 4 between Los...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******8 for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Colorado Midland Railroad/Cripple Creek & Colorado Springs RR Pass [160218]2009 - Colorado Midland Railroad/Cripple Creek & Colorado Springs RR Pass [160218]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 4466, issued for 1918 to Mrs. CM Pifer, wife of fireman. Countersigned by HW Conard. The Colorado Midland Railway was the first standard gaug
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway Co. Annual Pass [160217]2010 - Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway Co. Annual Pass [160217]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"The Short Line," Pass A161, issued for 1919 to Mrs. AR Smith of the D&SL RR. Signed by receiver George Taylor. Black and red print on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Colorado & Southern Railway Company Annual Pass Pair [158058]2011 - Colorado & Southern Railway Company Annual Pass Pair [158058]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Pass no. 87, issued for 1906 to Mrs. HC Bush. Signed by 2nd VP Parker. Countersigned by WA Webb. Black and red print on blue ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Railroad Annual Pass Leather Holder [155813]2012 - Railroad Annual Pass Leather Holder [155813]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Railroad pass holder for JH Henley, Rome, GA (inscribed in gold). Leather, 4.5 x 3" Opens accordion style. Great railroad collectible to comple...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Savannah, Florida & Western Railway Annual Pass [155806]2013 - Savannah, Florida & Western Railway Annual Pass [155806]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 210, issued for 1888 to Will H. Wheeler of the Cape Girardeau & Southern Railway. Signed by superintendent R. Fleming. Black print on y...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Two Different Georgia Railroad Annual Passes [155795]2014 - Two Different Georgia Railroad Annual Passes [155795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Oconee & Western Railroad Company. Pass no. 1549, issued for 1898 to BP Holland of the NVB & Southern RR Co. Signed by general manager En...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Two Different Idaho Railroad Passes [160222]2015 - Two Different Idaho Railroad Passes [160222]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) The Utah-Idaho Central Railroad Company. Cache Valley Route. Issued for 1933 to JF Hogan, vice president of the Western Pacific
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******8 for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Frank Parmelee's Chicago Omnibus Line Passes [148263]2016 - Frank Parmelee's Chicago Omnibus Line Passes [148263]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. Both highly illustrated and printed on cardstock. 1) Pass no. 3446 issued to Sherwin in 1887. Signed by Frank Parmelee. Full face
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Chicago Railroads Pass Pair [158060]2017 - Chicago Railroads Pass Pair [158060]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Chicago Great Western Railway. Pass no. 2121, issued for 1899 to J. St. Koslowsky. Black and red print on gray cardstock with m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*****o for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Chicago, Iowa & Dakota Railway Annual Pass [148261]2018 - Chicago, Iowa & Dakota Railway Annual Pass [148261]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 499, issued to DR Thomas, Wrightsville & Tennille Railroad Co. Printed signature of John Porter, president & general manager. Railroad v...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Railway Company Annual Pass [155811]2019 - Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Railway Company Annual Pass [155811]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 1091, issued for 1886 to NP Jenkins. Signed by the vice president and general manager (illegible). Black print on cardstock. Light wear. Char
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman Pass [155801]2020 - Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman Pass [155801]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Traveling card datelined Burlington, Iowa, July 31st, 1898. Issued to Geo. J. Heider, member of the Herald Lodge No. 161. Signed by the Master (Richar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Crooked Creek Railroad & Coal Company Annual Pass [160244]2021 - Crooked Creek Railroad & Coal Company Annual Pass [160244]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 19, issued for 1907 to Frank McDonald. Signed by general manager FE Willson. Black and red print on blue cardstock. Operated 1875-1916. In 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Burlington & Southwestern Railway Company Annual Pass [160245]2022 - Burlington & Southwestern Railway Company Annual Pass [160245]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 490, issued for 1877 to Jno. Blair, president of S&B Railway. Signed by general superintendent Jno. Smith. Purple print with green unde...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Iowa Pacific Railroad Annual Pass Pair [158064]2023 - Iowa Pacific Railroad Annual Pass Pair [158064]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) No. 433, issued for 1875 to James Lander of NNHRR. Signed by gen. supt. Rhomberg. Purple and gold print. 2) No. 334, issued for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Sioux City & Pacific Railroad Specimen Pass [155805]2024 - Sioux City & Pacific Railroad Specimen Pass [155805]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. X685. Stamped "Specimen, Hosford & Sons, New York City." 1888. Black print on tan cardstock. Small locomotive vignette. Punched th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark