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

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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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African and South American Beads [160546]1220 - African and South American Beads [160546]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) Case of beads that are supposedly South American Pre-Columbian stone beads according to the label on the back of the case. There are about 21 beads
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for 31.25
 
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Burning Man Style Jewelry [157914]1221 - Burning Man Style Jewelry [157914]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dozens of Burning Man style necklaces and bracelets. Great variety of colors and patterns. Mostly made of beads and small charms. Good condition but m
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for 43.75
 
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Earring Group (7) [158255]1222 - Earring Group (7) [158255]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of seven pairs of earrings from the Aspen Jewelry Co. These are sterling silver inlaid with various stones. Nice variety. Good condition. Date
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Handcrafted Pine Needle Earrings (3 pairs) [159637]1223 - Handcrafted Pine Needle Earrings (3 pairs) [159637]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different pairs of handcrafted pine needle earrings. Made of pine needles woven into a circular design with wire in the middle. Decorated with b
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Jewelry Assortment [157916]1224 - Jewelry Assortment [157916]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting assortment of jewelry. Mostly earrings but also some necklaces and bracelets. Nice variety of colors and designs. Mostly made of beads or
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d******x for 187.50
 
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Jewelry Grab Bag [159020]1225 - Jewelry Grab Bag [159020]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 7 necklaces, 4 bolos, bill holder, about 40 Buffalo nickel like button covers. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*******1 for 31.25
 
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Jewelry, Polished Gems, Quartz Crystals [158472]1226 - Jewelry, Polished Gems, Quartz Crystals [158472]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bird bolo, 2 pink bling bolos, quartz crystals 3x2.5" and 2 x 2.5x1.5", Indian bead necklace, golden beryl, sunstone, about 8 other bead ...
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Pretty Wood Chinese Jewelry Box [161300]1227 - Pretty Wood Chinese Jewelry Box [161300]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pretty rosewood or purple heart wood hinged top jewelry box. c. 1970's, from China, in original cardboard box. Brass hardware and 3 round top in...
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1962 Topps Baseball Collection [157750]1228 - 1962 Topps Baseball Collection [157750]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 400 with few duplicates! A great way to start your collection of this Topps series!!! Maris 61st home run, Ruth farewell rookies, Banks ($50), Ma
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*****H for 500.00
 
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1970's Topps Baseball Card Collection [157138]1229 - 1970's Topps Baseball Card Collection [157138]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 85 cards. 1979-4 cards, 1978-17, 1975-27, 1976-9, 1977-19. Includes 1875 Tommy John and Yankees team photo. 1875 Rusty Saub. A few rookie cards
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*******s for 62.50
 
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1972 Topps Starter Baseball Card Set [157769]1230 - 1972 Topps Starter Baseball Card Set [157769]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 65. Key cards are Roberto Clemente, Willie Davis, Johnnie Callison, Tom Seaver, Luis Aparico, Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for 87.50
 
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Topps Baseball Cards All with Named Players; c1980 [157320]1231 - Topps Baseball Cards All with Named Players; c1980 [157320]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Well over 200 cards. All are named players such as Schmidt, Jackson, Gwynn, Ripken, Rose, Stargell, Thomas, Eckersley, John, etc. Excellent condition.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j*******1 for 75.00
 
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Topps 1980's and 1990's Collection [157137]1232 - Topps 1980's and 1990's Collection [157137]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 125. Includes several Topps Gold 1993 (Maddox, Smoltz, Juan Gonzalez), etc.) 1980 Yaz, Yount, Reggie Jackson. 1981 Schmidt & Carew all sta...
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******1 for 62.50
 
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Donruss 1980's Baseball Card Croup [157136]1233 - Donruss 1980's Baseball Card Croup [157136]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Roughly 85. Includes 1984 Joh Carter Rated Rookie. 1982 Mike Schmidt, 1989 Greg Maddux, 1987 George Brett, 1982 Johnny Bench. Many other Hall of Famer
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Donruss Baseball Cards; 1980's [157323]1234 - Donruss Baseball Cards; 1980's [157323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly 1987 with few 1973 and 1974 cards. Just about 200 cards total. Extra nice. Many dups. Names include Fisk, Carew, Morris, Reardon, Yount, Colem
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Upper Deck, Donruss and Score Baseball Card Group [157768]1235 - Upper Deck, Donruss and Score Baseball Card Group [157768]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 90. 42 Upper Deck 1991, 31 Fleer 1989 and 1990 and 15 1990 Score. Includes Upper Deck Paul Molitor, Cal Ripken Jr. Ryne Sandberg. 1990 Fleer Kir
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Interesting Baseball Card Group [157767]1236 - Interesting Baseball Card Group [157767]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1999 All Star Game Pepsi Cards. 1999 All Star Piazza Pepsi Pin. Early Topps Ty Cobb, All Time Hit Leader. Five Jimmy Dean Cards (Barry Bonds). 1992 No
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C******3 for 62.50
 
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Old Baseball Card Group (45+) [157749]1237 - Old Baseball Card Group (45+) [157749]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly 1958 and 1960. A few earlier. Four 1871 (Fergie Jenkins). Most are not household names but includes Roy Sievers, Junior Gilliam, Bill Mazeroski
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to V********e for 150.00
 
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Large group of key Baseball Cards [157751]1238 - Large group of key Baseball Cards [157751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are 1970's and early 1980's. Each card is a household name like Ron Guidry, Bert Blyleven, Mike Schmidt, Gary Carter, Mike Krukow rook...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lou Gehrig and Norm Cash Bats [159430]1239 - Lou Gehrig and Norm Cash Bats [159430]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
McLaughlin-Millard, Adirondack Gehrig Model bat. Red S decal, white ash, 34" c. 1946-50. Used condition with wear. H and B Norm Cash bat, 34&qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 125.00
 
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