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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Modoc Mining & Milling Stocks and Stock Book [157349]3380 - Modoc Mining & Milling Stocks and Stock Book [157349]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
88 unissued and in pristine condition stock certificates. The earliest was 1082. The stock book shows that certificates issued earlier. An unusual Ame
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Estimate : 180.00 - 540.00
Sold to a****y for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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North American Mining Company Stocks & Stock Book [157381]3381 - North American Mining Company Stocks & Stock Book [157381]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Roughly 200 stocks. All 1934 to 1936. Most still attached. All issued. Date: Country: State: Colorado City: Cripple Creek Provenance:
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a****y for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Cripple Creek Mining and Railroad Stocks (9); 1890s-1930s [153637]3382 - Cripple Creek Mining and Railroad Stocks (9); 1890s-1930s [153637]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 stock certificates from 4 different mining or railroad companies in Cripple Creek, Colorado. The companies are the Anaconda Mining Company (2
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Cripple Creek Mining Stock Collection [155608]3383 - Cripple Creek Mining Stock Collection [155608]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. Includes: Merrimac Consolidated Mines Company (1901, cancelled, mining vignettes); Oxford Gold Mining & Milling Company (3 stocks, 189...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Cripple Creek Stock Certificates (21); 1890s-1940s [153273]3384 - Cripple Creek Stock Certificates (21); 1890s-1940s [153273]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21 framed stock certificates from railroad and mining companies in and around Cripple Creek, Colorado. The companies include the Cripple Creek
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Cripple Creek, Colorado 1890s Mining Stock Certificate Collection [155567]3385 - Cripple Creek, Colorado 1890s Mining Stock Certificate Collection [155567]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 different. All have vignettes. No autographs jumped out to us. Includes: Rebecca Gold Mining Co., Ltd. (1895); Victor Gold Mining Co., Ltd. (
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Cripple Creek, Colorado 1890s Mining Stock Certificates [155569]3386 - Cripple Creek, Colorado 1890s Mining Stock Certificates [155569]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. Includes: Rebecca Gold Mining Company, Ltd. (1895, mining vignette); Victor Gold Mining Company, Ltd. (two different from 1895, mi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8***1 for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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Cripple Creek, Colorado Mining Stock Group incl. Percy Hagerman Signature [155568]3387 - Cripple Creek, Colorado Mining Stock Group incl. Percy Hagerman Signature [155568]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. 1) Isabella Gold Mining Company. No. 8686, issued for 1,000 shares in 1896. Signed by Percy Hagerman as vice president. Percy Hage
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Four Different Good Cripple Creek Mining Stocks [155535]3388 - Four Different Good Cripple Creek Mining Stocks [155535]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. 1) Henrietta Gold Mining Company. Issued in 1896 to CL Baines for 2,000 shares. Inc. in Colorado. Signed by president Edwin (illeg
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Good Will Tunnel & Mining Company Bond [155846]3389 - Good Will Tunnel & Mining Company Bond [155846]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$500 bond no. A34, $500, issued in October 1899. Signed by president Hayes and secretary Liehr. Not cancelled. Green border and black print. 14 x 10...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Major Cripple Creek Mines and Railroad Stocks (7); 1890s-1930s [153636]3390 - Major Cripple Creek Mines and Railroad Stocks (7); 1890s-1930s [153636]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 stock certificates of major mining and railroad companies in or around Cripple Creek, Colorado. These companies including the Cripple Creek C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Two Cripple Creek Mining Stocks [157408]3391 - Two Cripple Creek Mining Stocks [157408]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Klondyke - Cripple Creek and Galena Mining Company. 1900. #600 for 1000 shares to Kirby, agt. Signed by Reynolds secretary and president (?). Under
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Colorado Central Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate [155590]3392 - Colorado Central Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate [155590]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"of Georgetown, Clear Creek Co., Colorado" (printed under vignette). Inc. in New York. No. A1166, issued for 100 shares to Hymans & Ro...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to P*****8 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Crescent Silver Company of Cincinnati Stock Certificate Group [155605]3393 - Crescent Silver Company of Cincinnati Stock Certificate Group [155605]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6; 4 issued and 2 unissued, all the same design. Issued stocks are from 1870, each have a revenue stamp, and are punch and pen cancelled. Red p
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a****y for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Rocky Mountain Gold Mining Company of Colorado Bond [155570]3394 - Rocky Mountain Gold Mining Company of Colorado Bond [155570]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early. $500 bond no. 60, issued in 1864. Signed by president Beach and secretary Bolles, as well as two trustees. Not cancelled. Red border and p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c*********p for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Natalie-Occidental Consolidated Mining & Milling Co. Stock and Bond [155597]3395 - Natalie-Occidental Consolidated Mining & Milling Co. Stock and Bond [155597]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. The 1906 Moodys reports the company as owning 44 claims at Gladstone, San Juan County and being fully developed. The 1905 Mining Reporter me
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to p****s for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Gunnison County, Colorado Mining Stock Pair: Crown and Mineral Point [155587]3396 - Gunnison County, Colorado Mining Stock Pair: Crown and Mineral Point [155587]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) The Crown Mining Company. Inc. in NJ, March 1881. No. 46, issued for 1,000 shares to AR Bacon in 1881. Signed by the president
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to S****2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Gunnison County, Colorado Mining Stock Pair: Randall MC and Silver Ridge [155588]3397 - Gunnison County, Colorado Mining Stock Pair: Randall MC and Silver Ridge [155588]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Silver Ridge Mining Company. Inc. in Colorado. No. 104, issued for 300 shares to Mary Hallett in Colorado Springs in 1885. Sign
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****d for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Gunnison Mining, Milling & Smelting Company Stock Certificate [155586]3398 - Gunnison Mining, Milling & Smelting Company Stock Certificate [155586]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Colorado. No. 561, issued for 20 shares to J. Louis Eckert in 1882 in Denver. Signed by president Fred Krueger and the secretary. Not cancelle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to S****2 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Hinsdale County, Colorado Mining Stock Certificate Group [155603]3399 - Hinsdale County, Colorado Mining Stock Certificate Group [155603]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. 1) Wisconsin and San Juan Mining Company. Inc. in CO. No. 643, issued for 4 shares in 1881. Signed by president Alonzo Ellwood and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to S****2 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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