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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Sorting Wool Painting by lesa Delisi [159624]3040 - Sorting Wool Painting by lesa Delisi [159624]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sorting Wool acrylic painting by lesa Delisi. 1991. Signed in lower right corner. 13.5x10", frame 17.25x14.5". Date: Country: State: ...
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Groucho Marx Original Pencil Drawing by Hoffman [161304]3041 - Groucho Marx Original Pencil Drawing by Hoffman [161304]
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Nice pencil drawing of Groucho Marx, the famous actor and comedian, smoking his omnipresent cigar. Signed in lower left corner, Hoffman 60. Frame abou
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Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Graciela Rodo Boulanger Artist Proof Framed under glass, signed - RARE!  [133769]3042 - Graciela Rodo Boulanger Artist Proof Framed under glass, signed - RARE! [133769]
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Rare ARTIST PROOF! This framed print by G. Rodo Boulanger is signed G. Rodo Boulanger at bottom right with "EA." on the bottom left. ...
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Untitled Lithograph by Joan Miro [160673]3043 - Untitled Lithograph by Joan Miro [160673]
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Framed untitled lithograph by Joan Miro(1893-1983) with COA. COA states: Plate signed original stone lithograph. 1972. Atelier: Mourlot Imprimeur, Par
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Eagle in the Mist Embossed Serigraph by Marvin Oliver [160666]3044 - Eagle in the Mist Embossed Serigraph by Marvin Oliver [160666]
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Vivid colors on this embossed serigraph, Eagle in the Mist by Marvin Oliver(1946-2019). Signed Marvin Oliver 99 in lower right corner. 27x21", ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to g******7 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Our Rivers Ancestors Serigraph by Marvin Oliver, Artists Proof [160668]3045 - Our Rivers Ancestors Serigraph by Marvin Oliver, Artists Proof [160668]
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Framed artists proof, Our Rivers Ancestors, embossed serigraph by Marvin Oliver #20/50 AP. Colorful depiction of river fish with embossed bottom. Sign
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Framed Lithograph Art Collection (4) [135154]3046 - Framed Lithograph Art Collection (4) [135154]
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Beautiful collection of 4 framed lithographs. 1.) 19x16 Pont De L'Archev'chÈ Et Abside De Notre Dame 2.) 19.50 x 14.5 Le mole St. Nico...
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Grizzly Bear Serigraph by Dale  Faulstich [160667]3047 - Grizzly Bear Serigraph by Dale Faulstich [160667]
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Framed Grizzly Bear serigraph by Dale Faulstich with COA. #203/950, signed by artist in lower right corner, 1989. The Grizzly Bear is the subject of m
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Palm House in Kew Gardens London Print [160534]3048 - Palm House in Kew Gardens London Print [160534]
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This print is of the Palm House in Kew Gardens, London, England. The print depicts the Palm House as it appeared in the 1880's with botanical pa...
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The Prisoner, Illustration [151155]3049 - The Prisoner, Illustration [151155]
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Illustration titled "The Prisoner" by Henry F. Farney. Features a prisoner tied to wood stakes lying supine in the prairie & guarded ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to P*****8 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Framed Leaf From Decretum Aureum, 1511 [160703]3050 - Framed Leaf From Decretum Aureum, 1511 [160703]
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Framed leaf from Decretum Aureum, an early religious work(The Golden Color) printed in 2 colors in 1511 at Lyon by Nicolas de Benedictis, as stated on
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Kiva Gulth Loon Print by Richard Hunt [160674]3051 - Kiva Gulth Loon Print by Richard Hunt [160674]
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Framed Kiva Gulth Loon print by Inuit artist Richard Hunt depicting a loon. Embossed by Canadian Impressions 1979 and signed by artist in lower right.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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And Bless Mommy and Daddy Print by E H Burger [159426]3052 - And Bless Mommy and Daddy Print by E H Burger [159426]
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Framed print of 1979 paining by E H Burger titled And Bless Mommy and Daddy. #260/1000 and artist signature in lower left. Print 19.5x16", fram...
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Beautiful Collection of Framed Bird Prints - 3 [135155]3053 - Beautiful Collection of Framed Bird Prints - 3 [135155]
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Trio includes: 1.) 18 x 22 , Goldfinch signed by Owen Gromme with low sheen framing. 2.) 18 x 23 Tahitian Blue Lory, Vini Peruviana numbered 52/300 si
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Estimate : 220.00 - 400.00
Sold to l******8 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Bev Doolittle Print: Three More for Breakfast [139928]3054 - Bev Doolittle Print: Three More for Breakfast [139928]
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THREE MORE FOR BREAKFAST by Bev Doolittle, a fine-art lithograph issued in 1996, sequentially numbered and signed by the artist. Subtitle is There&#...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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German Dog Show Poster Featuring a Daschund [159622]3055 - German Dog Show Poster Featuring a Daschund [159622]
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c. 2000? high quality reprint of a dog show featuring a dachshund. Original created in 1905 by George Belwe. 3687 in lower right corner. 27.5x38&quo...
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Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Framed Art Grab Bag, 8 [160686]3056 - Framed Art Grab Bag, 8 [160686]
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7 different framed pieces, listed by frame size. Desert watercolor by House 15.25x18.25", Lake Tahoe watercolor by Wilma Johnson 12.25x15.25&qu...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******4 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Women and Children Prints [160173]3057 - Women and Children Prints [160173]
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Group of about 12 miscellaneous vintage art and advertising prints featuring images of women and children. Includes Victorian lithographs, a cigarette
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Framed Asian Art (4) [159630]3058 - Framed Asian Art (4) [159630]
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Lot of 4 pieces of framed Asian art. Two are watercolor paintings of flowers with Japanese or Chinese writing on them. The other two are embroidery pi
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Miscellaneous Artwork (3) [158259]3059 - Miscellaneous Artwork (3) [158259]
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Three miscellaneous pieces of artwork. The first piece is a wooden wall art piece featuring two birds on a tree branch. The second is a print of a pai
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