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
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Corvette Factory Assembly Manuals '60, '67, '69, 71 [157443]2145 - Corvette Factory Assembly Manuals '60, '67, '69, 71 [157443]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has four Corvette Factory Assembly Manuals (FAMs) for model years: 1960, 1967, 1969, 1971. The 1960 manual is published by Michaelis Superio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*****r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Corvette Parts Catalog GM, 1953 Owner's Manual, NCRS Judging Manual 1953-1955  [157442]2146 - Corvette Parts Catalog GM, 1953 Owner's Manual, NCRS Judging Manual 1953-1955 [157442]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has three books: Corvette Parts Catalog published by GM in June, 1954. 46 pg. of parts with original parts numbers. It includes instructions
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*****r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Automobile Publications & References2147 - Automobile Publications & References
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains the Corvette Road Test paperback book , 85 pp. of Motor Trend road tests of Corvette from 1953 to 1978. Slight water damage. Many GM
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*****r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Ferrari 308 Quatrovalve Assembly Manual [157449]2148 - Ferrari 308 Quatrovalve Assembly Manual [157449]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This book is an unofficial assembly manual for the 308 Ferrari Quatrovolve auto. It appears to have been assembled by an owner or technician to better
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Ferrari Library [157692]2149 - Ferrari Library [157692]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Library of about 38 publications related to Ferraris. Includes books, guides, magazines, and repair manuals. Some books and manuals are in Italian. Gr
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Ford Model T Owner's Manual Copyright 1919 [157447]2150 - Ford Model T Owner's Manual Copyright 1919 [157447]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Ford owner's manual covers the Model T both truck and auto. 64 pages on operation and rebuilding. Ford code "Ford Form 1939 220M 3-22&...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to k*****N for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Ford Trucks Advertisement, 1930s [159584]2151 - Ford Trucks Advertisement, 1930s [159584]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Complete Line of Ford Trucks. Large advertising piece for the 1930s models of Ford trucks. Double-sided. 17 x 22 inches when unfolded. Good conditio
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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General Motors Publications2152 - General Motors Publications
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains three books for General Motors products; the General Motors Interchange Manual 1950-1965 published in 1979; the Chassis and Body Par
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******4 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Oldsmobile Service Manuals, 1965, 1966, 1969 [152488]2153 - Oldsmobile Service Manuals, 1965, 1966, 1969 [152488]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 softcover Oldsmobile service manual-1965, 1966, 1969. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Oldsmobile, Chevrolet and Nash Hubcap Centers, 3 [158485]2154 - Oldsmobile, Chevrolet and Nash Hubcap Centers, 3 [158485]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 vintage branded aluminum hubcap centers. 2.5 inside diameter screw on Chevrolet. 3.25" inside diameter snap in Oldsmobile. 3.5" inside d...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Historic Auto Books (5) [159053]2155 - Historic Auto Books (5) [159053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Historic auto repair manuals and other DIY manuals. Titles include Fix Your Volkswagen, Handbook for Owners of Military 1/4-ton Trucks, Henry's ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Motor's Auto Repair Manuals, 1964, 1967, 1973 [152485]2156 - Motor's Auto Repair Manuals, 1964, 1967, 1973 [152485]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Motor's Repair Manuals from 1964, 1967 and 1973. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Caterpillar, Diesel and Industrial Book Group [159016]2157 - Caterpillar, Diesel and Industrial Book Group [159016]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modern Mechanix November 1935, Popular Mechanics December 1919. Caterpillar-3 D4 books, 112 and 120 grader ops. manual, D2 40" gauge parts cata...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******4 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Muscle Car Library  [157691]2158 - Muscle Car Library [157691]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Library of about 15 books related to muscle, high-performance, and specialty cars. Great variety of books for high-end car enthusiasts. Most are large
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Nasa and Railroad Cloth Patches [159411]2159 - Nasa and Railroad Cloth Patches [159411]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of Nasa and railroad cloth patches. 7.5"Apollo, 3x 3" Skylab, 3" Apollo VII, X, 15, 16, XVII. Group of railroad patches- Santa ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to D*****6 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Benton Brig & Pottery Co., Enton, Arkansas #4 Stoneware  [159848]2160 - Benton Brig & Pottery Co., Enton, Arkansas #4 Stoneware [159848]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Benton Brig & Pottery Co., Enton, Arkansas #4 Stoneware with top. 10" diameter, 16" tall. large 2" base chip, three rim ships. se...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Oklahoma Vinegar Co., Fort Smith , Two hole hanging Jug [159843]2161 - Oklahoma Vinegar Co., Fort Smith , Two hole hanging Jug [159843]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oklahoma Vinegar Co., Fort Smith Ark. in 2.75 x 5" rectangle , Two hole hanging Jug. 10" 7" diameter, only very minor chips on lip. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Oklahoma Vinegar. Co Jug [159817]2162 - Oklahoma Vinegar. Co Jug [159817]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Slope shoulder jug with metal/wood handle. Partial original cork. ---Oklahoma---/Vinegar Co/ Fort Smith, Ark. 10x7". 2 .5" lip chips, 3.75...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Lasker Bros Jug [159744]2163 - Lasker Bros Jug [159744]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lasker Bros/Wholesale/Liquor. Dealers/Little Rock, Ark. 12x8.5". Large side crack, 2.5x3" side glazing loss, 3x1.75" missing section ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Dr. Boerhaave's Stomach Bitters, Dark Lime, c1868 [159936]2164 - Dr. Boerhaave's Stomach Bitters, Dark Lime, c1868 [159936]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dr. Boerhaave's Stomach Bitters in dark lime green, applied top. Two differing sized, blank sunken panel square slug plates are on the reverse. ...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (6,750.00 + 1,687.50BP) = 8,437.50
 
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