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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Food Labels and Advertisements [160169]1400 - Food Labels and Advertisements [160169]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of about 19 vintage food labels and advertising pieces. Includes Coca-Cola, Sunkist oranges, Home Canners Brand blackberries, Marvel Brand
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*******d for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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French Soap Label, c. 1885 [159591]1401 - French Soap Label, c. 1885 [159591]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
French soap label for L'Aureole Savon Extra Fin a la Violette Savonnerie P. Tranoy. Nice, colorful label with an image of a woman and flowers. A...
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Gaslamp Advertising and  Handbills [160578]1402 - Gaslamp Advertising and Handbills [160578]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare gaslamp advertising and handbills etc. 6x Economy Gas Lamp tags. 3 Economy Gas Lamp catalogues 1898. About 10 permits, unissued. About 20 instruc
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 360.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Bank of America Check, 1878 [159445]1403 - Bank of America Check, 1878 [159445]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bank of America gold check for 150 dollars. Dated September 2, 1878. Has adhesive revenue stamp on the left side. Signed by DeGroot, possibly Henry De
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Old Check Group, 35 [160573]1404 - Old Check Group, 35 [160573]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 35 old checks c. 1886-1904. San Francisco, Baltimore, NYC, St. Louis, SLC, Virginia City, MT, Omaha, Chicago and more. Date: Country: State
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Shipping Receipts (2), 1854-55 [159597]1405 - Shipping Receipts (2), 1854-55 [159597]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) Shipping receipt for 12 packages shipped by Providence Tool Co. to the port of New York. Dated December 1, 1855. Vignette of a ship in the corner.
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Clothing Catalog Pages with Samples, 1919 & Art Prints [158859]1406 - Clothing Catalog Pages with Samples, 1919 & Art Prints [158859]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 color illustrated M. Born & Co. men's and woman's fashion salesman's sample pages with mostly intact cloth swatches on back 18x20&...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Mostly Vintage Product Catalogs, 5 [161303]1407 - Mostly Vintage Product Catalogs, 5 [161303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 assorted vintage catalogs. February 1889 The Delineator, illustrated women's dresses. 1942 Edward Gould Sales, Mineola, NY, electronics and ho...
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Collector Cards: Elvis Presley, Bruce Lee, Roger Rabbit, Dick Tracy, etc. [157322]1408 - Collector Cards: Elvis Presley, Bruce Lee, Roger Rabbit, Dick Tracy, etc. [157322]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes 12 Elvis Presely Cards from three different sets: US Army, 50 Year Anniversary and Elv1s Num3ers. One unopened Bruce Lee Formosa. Two complet
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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General Ephemera Grab Bag [159513]1409 - General Ephemera Grab Bag [159513]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Box of vintage postcards, photographs, sheet music and old magazines. 1930s Saturday Evening Posts, Life, Movie Life (1945), Liberty (1939), 4 True We
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******4 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Historic 1870's Prints [157397]1410 - Historic 1870's Prints [157397]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1) Color. Native American warriors. 2) Original steel plate engraving. Battle of Bull Run, July 1861. 3) Harpers Weekly, 1879. Gateway to th
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Physicians Supplies and Drug Related Ephemera [160575]1411 - Physicians Supplies and Drug Related Ephemera [160575]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of ephemera/billheads related to drugs and physicians supplies. Parke Davis, Consumption booklet by Schenck with condition issues, Erie Medical
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*******n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Pinups [158032]1412 - Pinups [158032]
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Three souvenir programs and/or calendars from the Miss Sunbathers Contest, 1970s. Plus a book illustration of a nude woman. Good condition. Date:
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Gaming Card [158038]1413 - Gaming Card [158038]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bell Ringer gaming card. Shows different combinations and payouts for each. Vibrant colors. Good condition. 9.5 x 6 inches. Date: Country: State
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Original Gaming Pegboards in Original Box [159603]1414 - Original Gaming Pegboards in Original Box [159603]
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5" Punch Em" original gaming pegboards in original box and unwrapped, 15.5x10". 2 other pegboards 6x5.5". Poker Tells book. Da...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Story of the Shakers, 1882 [159581]1415 - Story of the Shakers, 1882 [159581]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Story of the Sakers and Some of Their Favorite Cooking Recipes. Small booklet about the shakers religious group. Date: Country: State: Cit
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Vaudeville Publications (2) [158035]1416 - Vaudeville Publications (2) [158035]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different vaudeville-themed publications. A) Vaudeville Vol. 3, No. 8, published in Chicago. Dated September 28, 1916. Contains articles about var
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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West/Southwestern Maps and Tourist Ephemera [148419]1417 - West/Southwestern Maps and Tourist Ephemera [148419]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of over 80. Arizona maps, business cards from several Western States. , souvenir books. S.F. Bay Cruise tickets, tickets to Dinah Shore and Jac
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Fur Country of the Far West Map by Hafen [161295]1418 - Fur Country of the Far West Map by Hafen [161295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red and black Fur Country of the Far West map by Leroy Hafen. A great map of the early West with historical detail. Hafen was born in Nevada in 1893 a
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Rand McNally Maps [160171]1419 - Rand McNally Maps [160171]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miscellaneous vintage Rand, McNally & Co. maps of the United States and foreign countries. These loose maps were originally atlas pages but have...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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