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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"Wamapi" Runner For Chief Ouray Photograph [159985]3180 - "Wamapi" Runner For Chief Ouray Photograph [159985]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Attributed to William Henry Jackson (American). "Wamapi," A Runner for Chief Ouray. c. 1880. albumen silver print. Photo is 4 x 7 inches,...
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Sold to 8********l.. for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Navajo Chief Photograph by Pennington [159984]3181 - Navajo Chief Photograph by Pennington [159984]
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From 1908-1911, William M. Pennington and Lisle Updike operated the Pen-Dike Studio in Durango, Colorado. Pennington's main focus was studio por...
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Sold to d******2 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Native American Portrait by Curtis, 1905 [160541]3182 - Native American Portrait by Curtis, 1905 [160541]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Portrait of a Native American man by Edward S. Curtis. Curtis was a famous American photographer and ethnologist whose work focused primarily on Nativ
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William Penn 1715 Document, signed by Jams Logan (Penn's Secty), Issac Norris and Richard Hill [15993183 - William Penn 1715 Document, signed by Jams Logan (Penn's Secty), Issac Norris and Richard Hill [1599
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Land Grant, Dec. 1, 1715 by William Penn, Absolute Proprietary and Governor in Chief of the province of Pennsylvania to William Pusey for 500 acres in
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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English Leases, 2, c. 1750's [159935]3184 - English Leases, 2, c. 1750's [159935]
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2 large English leases to William Cox, one framed, the other folded parchment. Lease from Lord Craven to William Cox, dated February 28, 1754. Crave...
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Probate Document, 1767 [158208]3185 - Probate Document, 1767 [158208]
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Authority to pass the account of Rachel Covington, executrix of the Estate of Henry Covington. Queen Ann's County, Maryland, dated September 9, ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to a*******s for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Richard Tilghman Signed Document [158206]3186 - Richard Tilghman Signed Document [158206]
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Framed, signed by Richard Tilghman, capias issued out of Queen Ann's County , Maryland, in the name of Frederick, absolute Lord and Proprietary ...
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James Tilghman Signed Document [158217]3187 - James Tilghman Signed Document [158217]
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James Tilghman signed Capias at Satisfaction issuing out of the Court of Queens County, Maryland, May 6, 1799, directed to the Coroner of said County
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John Hambright Oath of Allegiance, 1777 [158207]3188 - John Hambright Oath of Allegiance, 1777 [158207]
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Oath of Allegiance of Charles Stewart, taken before Captain John Hambright, member of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, the 9th day of Ap
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Founding Father John Dickinson Signed Document, 1785 [158204]3189 - Founding Father John Dickinson Signed Document, 1785 [158204]
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John Dickinson, 1732-1808. Known as the "Penman of the Revolution" for his twelve Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania. Dickinson was one...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Ben Franklin Signed Document, 1787 [159934]3190 - Ben Franklin Signed Document, 1787 [159934]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Land deed signed by Benjamin Franklin as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, April 11, 1787 for 282 acres known as "Pow...
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Start Price : 12,500.00 | Estimate : 25,000.00 - 50,000.00
 
 
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Thomas Elder Signed Document, 1792 [158213]3191 - Thomas Elder Signed Document, 1792 [158213]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Receipt of Thomas Elder, an attorney in Northumberland County to William Wilson for professional services, dated January 17, 1792. "Thomas Elde...
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West Branch Republican Newspaper, 1838 [158216]3192 - West Branch Republican Newspaper, 1838 [158216]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 page edition of West Branch Republican, July 21, 1838, issued in Williamsport, Lycoming County PA. News of the 62nd anniversary of National Independ
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James Buchanan Signed Letter [158211]3193 - James Buchanan Signed Letter [158211]
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Signed letter from James Buchanan, future President of the United States. He served from 1857 to 1861, and served as secretary of state from 1845 to 1
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Lincoln Assassination, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1865 [158215]3194 - Lincoln Assassination, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1865 [158215]
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April 28, 1865 edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer with front page headlines about the Abraham Lincoln assassination. The pursuit and death of John W
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Sold to a*****s for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Franklin Pierce Land Grant [158214]3195 - Franklin Pierce Land Grant [158214]
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Grant of land in Iowa for service in the War of 1872 to Lemuel Bewley, a private in Captain Hackett's and Roe's Companies of Maryland Militi...
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John Hyatt In Spain Documents, 2 [159932]3196 - John Hyatt In Spain Documents, 2 [159932]
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2 documents related to John Hyatt while he was in Spain. Union Hero Americana Society, June 11, 1894, making John Hyatt a member on account of certain
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John Hyatt in Cuba Documents, 3 [159931]3197 - John Hyatt in Cuba Documents, 3 [159931]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed John Hyatt appointment by Walter Q. Gresham, Secretary of State, as American Vice Counsel to Santiago de Cuba, dated September 12, 1893, on his
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Dr. Hyatt Consul to Cuba, Signed by Grover Cleveland [159930]3198 - Dr. Hyatt Consul to Cuba, Signed by Grover Cleveland [159930]
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Document appointing Dr. Hyatt as American Counsel to Cuba signed by President Grover Cleveland with dark signature, August 25, 1893. Framed, 16x20.5...
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George Washington Bust by Houdon, 1976 [156501]3199 - George Washington Bust by Houdon, 1976 [156501]
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George Washington bust by Jean Antoine Houdon. #499 from US Bicentennial Society 1976. 10.75x8". Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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