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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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
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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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
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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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...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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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
 
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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...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Two Different Iowa Railroad Annual Passes [160243]2025 - Two Different Iowa Railroad Annual Passes [160243]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Iowa Central Railway Company. Pass 718 issued in 1894 to Edwin Hill. Printed signature of general manager. Brown print on cards
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*****o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Two Different Kansas City Railroad Passes [160214]2026 - Two Different Kansas City Railroad Passes [160214]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railroad. Pass issued in 1894 to PH Houlahan. Countersigned by JH Emmert. Preprinted si...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*******0 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Annual Pass Pair [160213]2027 - Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Annual Pass Pair [160213]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) 1887 pass no. 89 issued to WE Barnhart of Railway Mail Service. Signed by 1st VP CW Smith. Endorsed by Barnhart. Black print on
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******8 for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Annual Pass Pair [160239]2028 - Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Annual Pass Pair [160239]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two different. Both for the "Coast Lines." 1) 1904 pass issued to AM Beal, supt. of the Gila Valley, Globe & Northern Railway. ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Kansas Railroad Annual Pass Pair [158062]2029 - Kansas Railroad Annual Pass Pair [158062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Atchison & Nebraska Railroad. Pass no. 187, issued for 1877 to L. Hasbrouck, O&LC Railway. Signed by the general supe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Kansas Railroad Pass Collection [159975]2030 - Kansas Railroad Pass Collection [159975]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six Kansas railroad passes: Kansas Pacific Railway (1877); Hutchinson & Southern Railroad (1893); Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis R...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d****p for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Kentucky Western Railway Annual Pass [155794]2031 - Kentucky Western Railway Annual Pass [155794]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 326, issued for the year 1900 to CW Sell, manager of the Manitou & Pike's Peak Railway. Signed by the president (illegible). Green ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******8 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company Annual Pass [160236]2032 - Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company Annual Pass [160236]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 13171, issued for 1889 to J. St. Koslowsky. Signed by general manager Metcalfe. Black print on cardstock with illustrated logo with sunset vi
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*******0 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Louisiana Railway & Navigation Co. Annual Pass Pair [158067]2033 - Louisiana Railway & Navigation Co. Annual Pass Pair [158067]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Pass no. 843, issued for 1909 to Thomas Fowler, president of New York, Ontario & Western Railway. Signed by president Wil...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******D for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Fitchburg Railroad Annual Pass [155796]2034 - Fitchburg Railroad Annual Pass [155796]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes the Vermont & Massachusetts Railroad, the Watertown, Marlboro, Peterboro & Shirley & Turners Falls Branches. Pass no. 408, issu...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to D****P for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Marquette, Houghton & Ontonagon Railroad Proof Annual Pass [155790]2035 - Marquette, Houghton & Ontonagon Railroad Proof Annual Pass [155790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Proof pass, 1882. Black print on cardstock. Locomotive vignette. Printed by Hosford & Sons, NY. Hole punched. This railroad formed in 1872 and w...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Annual Pass [148265]2036 - Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Annual Pass [148265]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass No. C33, issued for 1885 to WH Hurlburt of the NYLE&W Railway. Signed by vice president Hinsdale. Two Nature vignettes. Printed on cardstoc...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Southern Minnesota Railroad Annual Pass [160220]2037 - Southern Minnesota Railroad Annual Pass [160220]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early. Pass no. 443 issued to Geo. Rogers of Chicago, Cin., & L. RR. Signed by general manager Clark Thompson. Black print with fancy logo ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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St. Louis Southwestern Railway Annual Pass Pair [160253]2038 - St. Louis Southwestern Railway Annual Pass Pair [160253]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. "Cotton Belt Route." Operated between St. Louis, Missouri, and various locations in the states of Arkansas, Tennessee,...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******D for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Cape Girardeau Southwestern Railway Annual Pass [160211]2039 - Cape Girardeau Southwestern Railway Annual Pass [160211]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 95, issued for 1889 to J. St. Koslowsky. Signed by the president (illegible). Endorsed by St. Koslowsky on reverse. Black and blue print on t
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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