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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Framed Colorado Mining Stock Certificates; c. 1890s [151094]3440 - Framed Colorado Mining Stock Certificates; c. 1890s [151094]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Frame with nine stock certificates and one check from various mining companies. The stock certificates are from the Midland Terminal Railroad Company,
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to j*****0 for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Six Framed Mining Certs. Colorado & New Mexico [151137]3441 - Six Framed Mining Certs. Colorado & New Mexico [151137]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These six mining stocks were a part of Nelson A. "Buz" Rieger's exhibition "Rush to the Rockies," curated by Nora Slifer. A ...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Miscellaneous Colorado Mining Stock Certificate Collection [155612]3442 - Miscellaneous Colorado Mining Stock Certificate Collection [155612]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 different. Many not located in our Colorado references or newspaper databases. 1) Little Maid Mining and Milling Company. According to Poole
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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Uranium Company of Colorado Stocks and Stock Book [157385]3443 - Uranium Company of Colorado Stocks and Stock Book [157385]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
40 certificates. 2 signed. #'s 6 and 7. 1950. This was a major uranium effort. Exploration and plans began in June of 1950. One issued to Floyd ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to m*********E for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Lemhi Placer Mining Company Stock [160606]3444 - Lemhi Placer Mining Company Stock [160606]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lemhi Placer, Lemhi, Idaho. #1095 for 145 shares to John Inglis. Signed by JD Kuntzleman and president JD (?). Two vignettes: allegorical and undergro
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to S****2 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Ozark Iron Company Stock Certificate [155830]3445 - Ozark Iron Company Stock Certificate [155830]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare. Inc. in the State of Missouris. Stock no. 62, issued for one share to Watson Antrim and signed by J.C. Michel as president and Robt. Brent
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8***1 for (475.00 + 104.50BP) = 579.50
 
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Missouri Tin Company Stock Certificate [155832]3446 - Missouri Tin Company Stock Certificate [155832]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very scarce. Inc. in State of Missouri. No. 66, issued for one share in St. Louis in 1871. Signed by president N. Schaeffer and secretary Woodward. No
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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North Butte Mining Stocks, 150 [157724]3447 - North Butte Mining Stocks, 150 [157724]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 150 North Butte Mining stock, about half red and green. Date: Country: State: Montana City: Butte Provenance: Stuart Mackenzie Montana E
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*********E for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Parrot Silver and Cooper Co. Stock Books, 7 [158961]3448 - Parrot Silver and Cooper Co. Stock Books, 7 [158961]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 stock books from Parrot Silver and Copper Co. 1909-1911. Certs 29751-30000, 30001-30250, 30251-30500, 30501-30750, 31001-31250, 31251-31500, 32251-3
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Western Mining Company Stock Certificate [155609]3449 - Western Mining Company Stock Certificate [155609]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Organized in 1879. No. 231, issued for 200 shares to Mary B. Muffly in 1880 in Philadelphia. Signed by president Frank Cheyney and secretary Sidney Mu
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m****a for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Lane & Fuller Silver Mining Company Stock [160605]3450 - Lane & Fuller Silver Mining Company Stock [160605]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 16, issued for 35 shares to John S. Reyes on August 12th, 1868 in Boston. Signed by J. Washington Warren, president, and M. Dyer, treasurer. Not c
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lander Metalics and Non-Metalics Stock [159998]3451 - Lander Metalics and Non-Metalics Stock [159998]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare stock, probably located in Austin, NV. 100,000 shares issued to company, April 16, 1929. Creases, .5" side tear, several stains. Date: ...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
 
 
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American Carrara Marble Stock; Rare Carrara, Nevada [144420]3452 - American Carrara Marble Stock; Rare Carrara, Nevada [144420]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a rare certificate and most probably the only stock certificate ever issued at Carrara, Nevada! #2707 for 35 shares of preferred stock to Flor
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to F****e for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Miners Gold Mining Co. Stockholders Rights Certificate, 1933 [157900]3453 - Miners Gold Mining Co. Stockholders Rights Certificate, 1933 [157900]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Non-Transferable Certificate Pre-Listing Stockholders Rights for Non-Assessable Capital Stock of Miners Gold Mining Company of Midas, Nevada. Certific
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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La Plata Silver Mining Company of Nevada Stock [160603]3454 - La Plata Silver Mining Company of Nevada Stock [160603]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Location of Works: Nye Co., Nevada (under title). Incorporated 1865. Office in Reading, PA. Cert #456 issued for five shares on March 25, 1867. Signe
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********x.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Yellow Jacket Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate [148214]3455 - Yellow Jacket Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate [148214]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. under the laws of Nevada Territory. Gold Hill Mining Dist. (printed bottom center). No. 33965, issued for 50 shares to Zadig, Wollberg & Co...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********x.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Comstock Tunnel (Sutro Tunnel) Bonds: 4 Different  [157389]3456 - Comstock Tunnel (Sutro Tunnel) Bonds: 4 Different [157389]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different 1919 Bonds. 1) Green $1000. 1919. All Coupons attached. 2) Brown $500. All Coupons attached. 3) Orange $500. Signed by president
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Two 1890's Nevada Stock Certificates [160600]3457 - Two 1890's Nevada Stock Certificates [160600]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Julia Consolidated. Issued in 1896 in San Francisco, but incorporated in 1875. A 'Julia' vignette on right. #30918 for 200 hares to MS Ma...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Two Nevada Mining Stock Certificates: Mina and Como [155555]3458 - Two Nevada Mining Stock Certificates: Mina and Como [155555]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. Both have condition issues. 1) Consolidated West Extension Simon Mines Company. Principal Place of Business: Mina, Mineral County,
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d****9 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Lisbon Gold Mining Company Stock [160611]3459 - Lisbon Gold Mining Company Stock [160611]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive certificate and mining stocks from New Hampshire are rare. This is a great discovery piece and might be unique. Inc. in Massachusetts.
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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