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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First National Bank of Northampton Five Dollar Note [161218]4000 - First National Bank of Northampton Five Dollar Note [161218]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
National Currency / This Note is Secured by Bonds of / United States / Deposited / with the U. S. Treasurer at Washington. This is an outstanding exam
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (2,100.00 + 525.00BP) = 2,625.00
 
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P. Roberts Mail Contractor Remainders [161220]4001 - P. Roberts Mail Contractor Remainders [161220]
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Independence, MO - P. Roberts, Mail Contractor 25 Cents Undated (1850s-1860s). Two choice AU unissued remainders from the stagecoach company. A 25 cen
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to a********f.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Bank of De Soto Banknotes [161219]4002 - Bank of De Soto Banknotes [161219]
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Two crisp notes from the Bank of De Soto Nebraska. One dollar note with vignettes of native Americans, settlers, and a stern founding father. Two dol
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to r******n for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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$20 First National Bank of Elko Ch. #7743 [158196]4003 - $20 First National Bank of Elko Ch. #7743 [158196]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Serial number A 000013 A, the second lowest serial number in the Census as well as the 13th note issued. There are 26 large size and 47 small size in
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Ely National Bank $10 [158202]4004 - Ely National Bank $10 [158202]
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Ely, Nevada $10 1929 Type 1, Charter #9310. The Ely National Bank, serial number C000572A. the First National Bank of Ely was chartered in 1907. there
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to w**********e for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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First National Bank of Ely $20 Type 1  [158201]4005 - First National Bank of Ely $20 Type 1 [158201]
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The First National Bank of Ely, $20 Type 1 1929, Charter # 8561; serial number E00005A. Upon first inspection one might say this is a scarce note fro
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to w**********e for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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Eureka $20 National Bank Note  [158203]4006 - Eureka $20 National Bank Note [158203]
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Eureka, Nevada, $20 Type 1, 1929, charter #11784. The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Eureka. Serial number E000106A. Plate K85/50. This note i
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to m********5.. for (2,200.00 + 451.00BP) = 2,651.00
 
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$10 Type 1 First National Bank of Lovelock Ch. #7654 [158195]4007 - $10 Type 1 First National Bank of Lovelock Ch. #7654 [158195]
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Scarce Lovelock small size type 1 $10 The First National Bank of Lovelock, Nevada Ch. #7654. Serial number F 000521A. This is a scarcely seen bank not
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (4,100.00 + 1,025.00BP) = 5,125.00
 
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$10 Farmers and Merchants NB Ch #7038 [158193]4008 - $10 Farmers and Merchants NB Ch #7038 [158193]
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Reno, NV: 1902 $10 Plain Back Blue Seal charter #7038 The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Reno; serial number 27683. Only about a baker'...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,250.00 + 312.50BP) = 1,562.50
 
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$10 1902 Date Back Fr. 613 The Farmers & Merchants NB Ch. # (P)7038 [158192]4009 - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 613 The Farmers & Merchants NB Ch. # (P)7038 [158192]
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The Farmers & Merchants National Bank 1902 $10 Red Seal; Charter #7038. Second finest known of the FIVE Red Seals reported on this Bank. Serial ...
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (10,000.00 + 2,500.00BP) = 12,500.00
 
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$20 Nixon National Bank Ch.#8424 Fr. 641 [158197]4010 - $20 Nixon National Bank Ch.#8424 Fr. 641 [158197]
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Reno, NV 1902 $20 Red Seal; Fr. 641 The Nixon National Bank, Ch#8424. Serial number 14374/V410862. Four known in the Census. PCGS graded Very Fine 20.
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Start Price : 25,000.00 | Estimate : 50,000.00 - 75,000.00
 
 
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Reno National Bank $20 [158198]4011 - Reno National Bank $20 [158198]
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The Reno National Bank $20 1902 Plain Back, large size, (Fr. 658) Blue Seal, charter #8424, serial number 43635/Z261117E. A beautiful clear note. Vib
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to w**********e for (2,000.00 + 500.00BP) = 2,500.00
 
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Reno National Bank $50 Note [158199]4012 - Reno National Bank $50 Note [158199]
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The Reno National Bank $50 1902 Plain Back, charter # 8424, serial number 1926. Like all Reno large size notes, this note is quite scarce with only a
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (2,800.00 + 700.00BP) = 3,500.00
 
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$20 First National Bank of Reno Ch.# 7038 [158194]4013 - $20 First National Bank of Reno Ch.# 7038 [158194]
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This note is a descendant of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Reno Ch. 7038. A new discovery note to the census. Serial number : A000761A, t
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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Reno National Bank $100 Note [158200]4014 - Reno National Bank $100 Note [158200]
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The Reno National Bank $100 Type 1, 1929, charter # 8424, serial number A000104A. This scarce and in demand high denomination National Bank Note is o
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (2,400.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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$5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The First NB Ch. # 3575, Winnemucca [158191]4015 - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The First NB Ch. # 3575, Winnemucca [158191]
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A seldom seen rare and coveted Winnemucca Large Size Blue Seal note. The First National Bank of Winnemucca; Fr. 600; 1902 PB $5 Charter #3575. Serial
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (6,000.00 + 1,500.00BP) = 7,500.00
 
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Republic of Texas $20 Note [161215]4016 - Republic of Texas $20 Note [161215]
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The Republic of Texas only existed for ten years, but issued their own paper currency. This $20 note appeared to have been issued Jany. 30, 1840. A vi
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Continental Currency [158205]4017 - Continental Currency [158205]
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On May 10, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized $3,000,000 of notes payable as Spanish milled dollars. Put into circulation in August 1775, the
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Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Civil War Currency Collection [161217]4018 - Civil War Currency Collection [161217]
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Lot of seven notes: 1) 1862 Exchange Bank of A. J. Perrin & Co. five dollar note, Michigan City, Indiana. This confusing two-state note was paya...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Civil War Notes/ U. S. Currency [159511]4019 - Civil War Notes/ U. S. Currency [159511]
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Miscellaneous lot: two Civil War notes: 1) State of North Carolina 50 cents with clipper ship vignette, AG-G condition; 2) City of Richmond 1862 ten c
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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