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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Port of New York Authority/Rockefeller Center Medals [160752]4100 - Port of New York Authority/Rockefeller Center Medals [160752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two bronze medals from the City That Never Sleeps: 11) Rockefeller Center // Wisdom And / Knowledge Shall Be / The Stability / Of Thy Times; Br., rd.,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to A**a for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Richard Milhaus Nixon Presidential Medal [159714]4101 - Richard Milhaus Nixon Presidential Medal [159714]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Medallic Art Co. of New York, in original box with stand. Bronze, 70 mm. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Medal Collection [161210]4102 - Medal Collection [161210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve medals: 1970 Missouri Sesquicentennial; 1968 Cherokee Strip Land Run 75th Anniversary; 1965 75th Anniversary of Wyoming;1970 100th Anniversary
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Slug Facsimiles [161221]4103 - Slug Facsimiles [161221]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three facsimiles of the octagonal $50 gold slug made in California in 1850. 1) 1976 Official Bicentennial Gold Piece, issued by the San Francisco Mint
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Miscellaneous Numismatic Grab Bag [159974]4104 - Miscellaneous Numismatic Grab Bag [159974]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over a hundred tokens and medals of miscellany. Gaming tokens, Arizona tokens, George Catlin medal by Medallic Art Co.; Bicentennial medal and first d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Medals and Coins Miscellany [160764]4105 - Medals and Coins Miscellany [160764]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of stuff at the end of a collection: 1833 Andrew Jackson inaugural medal;1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition bronze medal; 1965 Old Oregon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********l for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Miscellaneous Tokens and Medals [140267]4106 - Miscellaneous Tokens and Medals [140267]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22 miscellaneous medal, pins and tokens. 1939 SF World's Fair "Reedley Day"; Masonic Penny, Selma; equipment tags; Teddy Roosev...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Coin and Bank Bags, 6 [158465]4107 - Coin and Bank Bags, 6 [158465]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 coin and bank bags. US Mint quarters, Great Falls National Bank, blank, US Mint Denver cent, US Mint Carson City-modern, Bank of Montana. About 10x6
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********l for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Bank Related Collectibles, 5 [160663]4108 - Bank Related Collectibles, 5 [160663]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bankers Life Insurance Company of Nebraska blue metal coin bank? 4". Leather poke, The First National Bank, Ponca City, Okla. 10.5x6". Far...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to s********l for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Numismatic References and Supplies [156200]4109 - Numismatic References and Supplies [156200]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 numismatic references-Mexican, Error Coin Encyclopedia, National Bank Notes, US Coins 2014. 7 sealed statehood quarter coin holder albums. Assorted
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Field Guide To Revenue Stamped Paper [157120]4110 - Field Guide To Revenue Stamped Paper [157120]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes the entire series from Part I Western States to Part 7 stocks, bonds and Railroad tickets. Compiled by Castenholz. The go to reference for ev
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Stamp and Coin Collecting Books (18) [158410]4111 - Stamp and Coin Collecting Books (18) [158410]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 18 books related to stamp and coin collecting. Includes the following titles: A Catalog of Modern World Coins by R.S. Yeoman, Handbook of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******4 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Numismatic Books [158450]4112 - Numismatic Books [158450]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two classic numismatic volumes. 1) "The History of United States Coinage As Illustrated by the Garrett Collection" by Q. David Bowe...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Adams City School Supply Token [158767]4113 - Adams City School Supply Token [158767]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One token town: ADAMS CITY / ADAMS CITY / COLO. / SCHOOL SUPPLY GOOD FOR / 5¢ / WITH BOTTLE; Al., rd., 26 mm. Date: Country: State: Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Adams County Tokens (4) [156564]4114 - Adams County Tokens (4) [156564]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four tokens from Adams County. Bennett (3): Jack Nance; P. W. Nagel; Sandy. Federal Heights: H. Larsen's Service Station. Date: Countr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Aguilar Hotel Bar Token  [158762]4115 - Aguilar Hotel Bar Token [158762]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1899-1901: THE AGUILAR / HOTEL / BAR / A.B. FERRERO / PROP. / AGUILAR, COLO. / L.H. MOISE. S.F. // GOOD FOR / 10 / CENTS / IN TRADE; Br., rd., 29 mm.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Aguilar Token Collection (9) [158763]4116 - Aguilar Token Collection (9) [158763]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine tokens from the Las Animas County town of Aguilar. Royal Pool Hall; Miners Exchange (2 different); Elias Abdo; Central Garage Co.; Royal S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****d for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Alamosa Token Collection (16) [158766]4117 - Alamosa Token Collection (16) [158766]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 tokens from Alamosa. G & H Billiards (2); C & G Billiards (2); Long's Billiards; Sanitary Dairy; B. P. O. E.; A & W Cigar ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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C. L. Rowe Token [158765]4118 - C. L. Rowe Token [158765]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
R 10: rare in this denomination: C.L. ROWE / ALAMOSA, COLO. // GOOD FOR / $1.00 / IN MERCHANDISE; Al., rd., 35 mm. Date: Country: State: Colorad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****d for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Sabine Bar Token [158764]4119 - Sabine Bar Token [158764]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1906-1914 saloon: SABINE / BAR / ALAMOSA / COLO. // GOOD FOR / ONE / DRINK; Al., Sq., 22 mm. Date: Country: State: Colorado City: Alamosa Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****d for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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