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 In Person PreviewPreview

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
Kansas and Arkansas Billheads, Letterheads, & Ephemera [155625]1100 - Kansas and Arkansas Billheads, Letterheads, & Ephemera [155625]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 70. Mostly Kansas with a handful of Arkansas material. Not cherry-picked. 1) Arkansas: 7 billheads. Pocahontas, Harrison, Eureka Springs, and J
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Kansas Hotel & I.D. Tags [159977]1101 - Kansas Hotel & I.D. Tags [159977]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five medals: brass tag from the New Eldridge hotel of Lawrence Kansas (#18). Four I.D. tags: W. H. Mills, Damar; J. A. Alman, McPherson; Chas.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s********l for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma Collectibles [158279]1102 - Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma Collectibles [158279]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of collectible advertising pieces from various businesses in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Includes a foldable ruler, a tape measure, a stamp,
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri Metal Collectibles (9) [158310]1103 - Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri Metal Collectibles (9) [158310]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of collectible metal advertising pieces from businesses in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Includes several bottle openers, a match case, a lett
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to B********e.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Cemetery Lot Ownership Certificate, 1935 [158034]1104 - Cemetery Lot Ownership Certificate, 1935 [158034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate of Ownership for Lot No. 360, Section HH at the New Cathedral Cemetery. This cemetery was part of the Catholic Cathedral Church of Baltimo
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Runaway Slave Broadside [158210]1105 - Runaway Slave Broadside [158210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Folded broadside for 2 runaway slaves and thieves who stole $50 and a large lot of money, dated September 28, 1852. Interesting description of the 2 r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (7,000.00 + 1,750.00BP) = 8,750.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Commonwealth of MA Proclamation of Public Thanksgiving, 1859 [151166]1106 - Commonwealth of MA Proclamation of Public Thanksgiving, 1859 [151166]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An original framed Proclamation from His Excellency the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Nathaniel P. Banks for a Day of Thanksgiving ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Pinup Matchbooks in Frame, 10 [160706]1107 - Pinup Matchbooks in Frame, 10 [160706]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 vintage pinup matchbooks in frame. 7 identified as Joplin. Frame 11x14". Date: Country: State: Missouri City: Joplin Provenance: Gar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Kansas City, Missouri Massive Billhead & Letterhead Collection [155624]1108 - Kansas City, Missouri Massive Billhead & Letterhead Collection [155624]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 250+. Includes a batch of material (incl. a book) for the Union Depot Company. Many are pictorial including color. Earliest pieces are late 187
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
Details...Bookmark
The Forest City 1904 by Stevens [159613]1109 - The Forest City 1904 by Stevens [159613]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Official photographic views of 1904 Universal Expo in St. Louis. Fly page is detached. Inside front board has 3 adhered spines for alternate editions-
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Document Signed by Lieutenant Governor William H. Ashley [157372]1110 - Document Signed by Lieutenant Governor William H. Ashley [157372]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This document written by William Henry Ashley, Lieutenant Governor of Missouri in 1824 gives notice to an appointed Sheriff of Cooper County. The grea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to R****7 for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Fur Trade Books, 4 [156190]1111 - Fur Trade Books, 4 [156190]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2x A History of the American Fur Trade of the Far West by Chittenden, dustjackets have slight condition issues. The Fur Trade Vols. 1 and 2 by Phillip
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to n*******4 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Polk's Butte City Directory, 1895 [139616]1112 - Polk's Butte City Directory, 1895 [139616]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
R.L. Polk & Co.'s Butte City Directory, 1895. Includes alphabetical and classified indexes of businesses and individuals. Business advertise...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Helena City Directories (3) [139568]1113 - Helena City Directories (3) [139568]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three volumes of Polk's Helena City Directory for 1941-42, 1944, and 1947. Each volume contains an alphabetical directory of business concerns a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Helena General Food Store Bound Ledger [160570]1114 - Helena General Food Store Bound Ledger [160570]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bound ledger of a Helena, MT general food and goods store. 1886-87. Merchant accounts were located in Helena(Kuphal & Leopold, Weinstein Bros., ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
L M Rumsey Fire Engine Receipts, 3 [160571]1115 - L M Rumsey Fire Engine Receipts, 3 [160571]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 receipts, 1881, from L M Rumsey Mfg. Co, St. Louis, manufacturer of pumps, fire engines, lead pipe, sheet lead. Sold to Elling, Knight & Co. V...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Montana Book Group [159015]1116 - Montana Book Group [159015]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice assortment of Montana books and magazines. Montana Magazine 4 issues, 1956-95. The Bird Tail by McBride. Montana State College Yearbook 1952. Pol
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Montana Ephemera [160172]1117 - Montana Ephemera [160172]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of miscellaneous Montana-related ephemera. Includes advertising prints from Butte and Chinook, advertising ink blotters from Great Falls (4 duplic
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Diploma of the Oriental Order of the Palm and Shell, 1888 [158028]1118 - Diploma of the Oriental Order of the Palm and Shell, 1888 [158028]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Diploma of the Oriental Order of the Palm and Shell given to Lyman Calder of Utica, Nebraska. Dated June 11, 1888. This diploma is written in Hebrew,
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Carson City, Nevada Pictorial Controller's Office Warrants [155829]1119 - Carson City, Nevada Pictorial Controller's Office Warrants [155829]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 state controller's warrants issued in 1881. Great mining and locomotive vignettes. Issued to 5 different people for services in the sta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
Details...Bookmark