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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Colorado Tokens "W" Towns (13) [156592]4440 - Colorado Tokens "W" Towns (13) [156592]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirteen tokens: Walden (3: Club Saloon; Park Hotel Bar; E. J. Norris); Ward (2: Krough, Trotter); Weldona: Willie's Place; West Cliff (5): Clip...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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Colorado Tokens "W & Y" Towns (36) [159710]4441 - Colorado Tokens "W & Y" Towns (36) [159710]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
36 Colorado tokens: Walden (2); Walsenburg (8); Ward; Wattenberg; West Cliffe (3); Whitewater; Wiggins; Wild Horse (2); Willard; Williamsburg (2); Win
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,700.00 + 425.00BP) = 2,125.00
 
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Grady Trading Co. I. T. (Indian Territory) Token [159978]4442 - Grady Trading Co. I. T. (Indian Territory) Token [159978]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Indian Territory trade token, page 246 of Oklahoma Exonumia by Chapman: GRADY TRADING CO. I.T. / WILL PAY TO / BEARER / FIVE CENTS / IN MERCHAND
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Kansas Token Town Collection [159980]4443 - Kansas Token Town Collection [159980]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One token from each of 68 different Kansas towns. From Altamont to Winfield. Start your Kansas token collection here! Date: Country: State: Kans
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Kansas Token Town Collection (41) [159982]4444 - Kansas Token Town Collection (41) [159982]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 41 tokens from Kansas: Arkansas City (4); Atchison (3); Caney; Cedarvale (4); Coffeyville (2); Falun; Leavenworth (5); Moundridge (3); Neodesha
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to u***c for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Duenweg State Bank Token Hoard ( 32) [158912]4445 - Duenweg State Bank Token Hoard ( 32) [158912]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three sizes of tokens from Duenweg State Bank good for strawberries: 1) (13 tokens) DUENWEG / STATE / BANK / DUENWEG, MO. // ONE CRATE / 24 QUARTS; A
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Joplin Token Group (10) [158910]4446 - Joplin Token Group (10) [158910]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten tokens from Joplin: Freeman & Tipton Dairy; parking meter token; J. F. Keller (2); Conqueror Trust (2: 1926 encased penny; 50 cents on $5); ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Kansas City Token Group (15) [158913]4447 - Kansas City Token Group (15) [158913]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifteen tokens from Kansas City. Eleven transportation tokens from Kansas City Public Service, various sizes. Four merchant tokens: K. C. Tavern; Dave
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Pierce City Token Group (9) [158911]4448 - Pierce City Token Group (9) [158911]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine tokens from Pierce City, which was Peirce City until the postal service made a mistake. Eight tokens are from W. W. Locke & Co., var...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Sarcoxie Token Group (12) [158914]4449 - Sarcoxie Token Group (12) [158914]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve tokens from Sarcoxie. Four Bank of Sarcoxie: 2 GF one quart; 2 GF one tray, pictorial strawberries on the reverse. Eight tokens from Joe Bob&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Missouri Token Group (12) [159981]4450 - Missouri Token Group (12) [159981]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve tokens from the Show Me state: Kansas City (3); Neosho Public School (3); Green Mountain Dr., Branson; Masonic Key Tag, Union; Masonic Key Tag,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Missouri Tokens "A-C" (12) [158915]4451 - Missouri Tokens "A-C" (12) [158915]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve tokens: Archie: S. D. Alexander. Axtell: C. F. Smiley (2: GF 25 & 50 cents).Bonne Terre: Wells Bros. Camdenton: Doc's Place. Carthag...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Missouri Tokens "D-G" (10) [158916]4452 - Missouri Tokens "D-G" (10) [158916]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten tokens. Durnell: A. N. Durnell. Dutchtown: Louis C. Rau. El Dorado Springs: El Dorado Supply Co. (2: GF 25 & 50 cents). Golden City:...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Missouri Tokens "H-M" (29) [158917]4453 - Missouri Tokens "H-M" (29) [158917]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29 tokens. Hannibal: Grand Billiard Hall (2); Broadway Cigar Store; transportation token. Harwood: J. W. Sharp Merc. Co. Hatfield: James W. Cla
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Missouri Tokens "N-R" (11) [158918]4454 - Missouri Tokens "N-R" (11) [158918]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven tokens from Missouri towns. Nevada: Hi-Way 71 North (2). Olney: W. E. Cooper. Patterson: Croy & Brooks (6). Republic: Ed Fuhr (2). Da...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Missouri Tokens "S" Towns (11) [158919]4455 - Missouri Tokens "S" Towns (11) [158919]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven tokens from Missouri. St. Clair: E. F. Dierking. St. Joseph (4): 515 Cigar Store; Tom's Tavern; two transportation tokens. St. Lo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t***6 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Missouri Tokens "U & W" Tokens (8) [158920]4456 - Missouri Tokens "U & W" Tokens (8) [158920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight Missouri tokens and 6 mavericks. Union: A. Kramolowsky. Webb City (5): Merchants & Miners Bank (30, B. P. O. E. (2). Wentzville: Ko...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Missouri/Oklahoma Tokens [161214]4457 - Missouri/Oklahoma Tokens [161214]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 tokens from Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas. Large group from Union Trust Co. of Carthage, Missouri. Group from Dunklin Bros., Spiro, Oklaho
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Yukon Token Group (9) [159690]4458 - Yukon Token Group (9) [159690]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NINE tokens from the Canadian County town: Bass Mercantile (6); Yukon Snooker Parlor. Date: Country: State: Oklahoma City: Yukon Provenan
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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F. E. Houghton Stores Token Collection (8) [159514]4459 - F. E. Houghton Stores Token Collection (8) [159514]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight tokens good in stores at Doyle, Guthrie, Cashion and Meridian Oklahoma. Good for 5, 10, 25, 50 cents; $1 & $5. Date: Country: ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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