Pioneers & Patriots Auction: Americana, Militaria, Mining, & More (2025 March)

Auction Details

AUCTION SCHEDULE

Day 1, March 1st, 2025 LIVE SESSION (Lots 1000-1526)
General Americana (1000-1260)
Geo. Sort
Misc. Categories incl. Sports, Cameras, Books, Toys
Minerals & Mining (1261-1459)
Gold & Nevada Turquoise
Mining Ephemera
Stocks (1460-1526)
Mining
Transportation
Misc. incl. Express

Day 2, March 2nd, 2025 LIVE SESSION (Lots 2000-2478)
Philatelic feat. Art Noveau (2000-2114)
Art feat. Ansel Adams & Salvador Dali (2115-2159)
Native Americana (2160-2200)
Cowboy & Wild West feat. Custer & Famous Outlaws. (2201-2233)
Political (US & Foreign) feat. Pancho Villa (2234-2295)
Militaria & Weaponry feat. Civil War (2296-2433)
Numismatics (2434-2478)

Day 3, March 3rd, 2025 TIMED SESSION (Lots 3000-3702)
Turquoise (3000-3043)
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera (3044-3070)
Numismatics (3071-3112)
General Americana (3113-3222)
Stocks & Bonds (3223-3702)
Mining
Oil
Transportation (Railroad, Steamer, Auto, Air)
Miscellaneous Categories
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Civil War Songsheets (3) and 1 Poem (4 Total) [182456]2324Civil War Songsheets (3) and 1 Poem (4 Total) [182456]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Flag With the Thirty Four Stars 8x5". Who Will Care For Mother Now? 8.25x5". Victory At Last 8x5". Poem-The 10th VT. S.V.(Vermont...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Civil War Songsheets w/Mother in Title (5) Different [182366]2325Civil War Songsheets w/Mother in Title (5) Different [182366]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Home Without a Mother, Rock me to Sleep Mother, Just after the Battle Mother, The Dying Soldier to his Mother, The Soldier's Farewell to his Bri...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Civil War Songsheets, 8 Different [182457]2326Civil War Songsheets, 8 Different [182457]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8x 8x5" Civil War songsheets. When the Swallows Homeward Fly, Larry Magee's Wedding, I Am Lonely To-Night, Pretty Sally, Draw the Sword Nor...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Union Army Generals CDV Collection [189515]2327Union Army Generals CDV Collection [189515]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty-one CDV-sized images of Union generals mounted to cardstock. Some of the images appear to be original photographs, while others are photographs
Start Price : 275.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 2,000.00
Union Naval Officer CDVs, c. 1860s [189513]2328Union Naval Officer CDVs, c. 1860s [189513]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four cartes de visite depicting Union naval commanders from the American Civil War. The commanders pictured are David Farragut, David Dixon Porter, An
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to v********k.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
Civil War: Three Great Generals Original Photos (3) [190089]2329Civil War: Three Great Generals Original Photos (3) [190089]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 Cabinet Cards of Great Civil War Generals. 1) General Phil Sheridan; Marratt 131, 133 and 135 Woodward Ave. Detroit, Mich. 4 x 6.5 inches. 2
Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Gettysburg Monuments Photobook, 1st Ed. 1880s [188794]2330Gettysburg Monuments Photobook, 1st Ed. 1880s [188794]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A copy of the Report of the Gettysburg Memorial Commission, a book that documents the monuments and tombstones of Civil War soldiers through photograp
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Civil War People Books (5) [181804]2331Civil War People Books (5) [181804]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1903 The Southerners by Brady with gilted binding-front board detaching, 1906 Southern Battlefields by G A R Reunion-partial stain throughout, small c
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Civil War in the West Books (2) [179389]2332Civil War in the West Books (2) [179389]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Between 1861 and 1865 the violent struggles of the Civil War extended into the Western Territories, where they were complicated by the involvement of
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*****T for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
WWI Safe Conduct Pass  1918 [183266]2333WWI Safe Conduct Pass 1918 [183266]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A safe conduct pass from WWI, issued by the military government of Paris, police commissioner. Good for two months. In nice condition. Please see phot
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b**********2 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
Aviation After the War, 1918 Reprint2334Aviation After the War, 1918 Reprint
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aviation After the War, published report of the British parliamentary committee on civil aerial transport. 1918 reprint. An interim report of the int
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
WWI Letters From Home (24) [182789]2335WWI Letters From Home (24) [182789]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A series of letters written to WWI combat soldier Private Harry Frances Smith of the American Expeditionary Force from, in most cases, his mother, Fra
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b**********2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Pre-WWI Fort Omaha Nebraska Balloon School Photos (25) [183298]2336Pre-WWI Fort Omaha Nebraska Balloon School Photos (25) [183298]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection has 25 photos from Fort Omaha in Nebraska. These are pre-WW1 photos many taken from aboard a balloon at the balloon aviation school th
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Food Ration Tokens; The People's War Book 1919 Edition; Military WW1, WW2 [189849]2337Food Ration Tokens; The People's War Book 1919 Edition; Military WW1, WW2 [189849]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The core of this lot is the hardcover book "The People's War Book" autographed edition 1919, by James Miller and H.S. Canfield. In fai...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b**********2 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
WW 2 Letter, 242 Infantry Regiment with Caricature, 1945 [189448]2338WW 2 Letter, 242 Infantry Regiment with Caricature, 1945 [189448]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1945 letter on 242nd Infantry Regiment letterhead of Office of the Commanding Officer, who was Colonel Norman C. Caum. This letter is illegibly signed
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Funeral Speech by Admiral Karl Donitz for Captain Wolfgang Lueth 1945 [183330]2339Funeral Speech by Admiral Karl Donitz for Captain Wolfgang Lueth 1945 [183330]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This six page document is titled: "Ten Years and Twenty Days: Epilogue" and delivered May 16, 1945. It is the farewell funeral speech for ...
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
German Commemorative Coin, WWII, 1939-1945 [188901]2340German Commemorative Coin, WWII, 1939-1945 [188901]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
German commemorative coin, silver alloy, WWII, 50 mm, 48.3 grams. A commemorative issue token that was made after the fall of the Third Reich. Obverse
Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Hitler Secretary, A. Bormann Autograph c1933 [185055]2341Hitler Secretary, A. Bormann Autograph c1933 [185055]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Albert Bormann was the adjunct or personal secretary to Adolph Hitler. He was the younger brother to Martin Borgmann; another close personal aide to H
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to S*******3 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
Hitler Stamp & German Aircraft Postcards (8) [183775]2342Hitler Stamp & German Aircraft Postcards (8) [183775]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postcards showing German aircraft from WWII. Included is a written on postcard showing a Henschel 123, with an Adolf Hitler postage stamp. Other card
Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Hitler Assassination Plan Baron von Dem Bussche  Autograph c1943 [183970]2343Hitler Assassination Plan Baron von Dem Bussche Autograph c1943 [183970]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Baron von Dem Bussche Cut Square Autograph. 3x4" cut square autograph of Baron von Dem Bussche."Axel Ernst-August Clamor Franz Albrecht Er...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Adolph Hitler Photo Journal Pictures from the Life of the Leader 1935 [182422]2344Adolph Hitler Photo Journal Pictures from the Life of the Leader 1935 [182422]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This book, "Adolph Hitler Pictures from the Life of the Leader", published in September, 1935 with photos "published by the Cigarette...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
Nazi Germany Military Postal Ink Stamps (4) [189694]2345Nazi Germany Military Postal Ink Stamps (4) [189694]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Nazi Germany ink postal stamps and one wax sealer stamp. Not being able to read or translate, I cannot identify what they were used for. They do
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
Nazi Swastika Armband [187721]2346Nazi Swastika Armband [187721]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an original WWII Nazi swastika armband in unused condition at 19.25 in. X 4.5 in. red background, black border, the swastika in black over a w
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Nazi- Signed Photo Field Marshal Wilhelm List [185062]2347Nazi- Signed Photo Field Marshal Wilhelm List [185062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This large photo 7 in.X 9 in. is of Wilhelm List signed in blue ink, undated. Field Marshal Wilhelm List a Commander of the 12th Army was relieved of
Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
WWII German Warning to Ukrainians [184488]2348WWII German Warning to Ukrainians [184488]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
German military warning to Ukrainians to stay away from a transformer station they have in place near the city of Kiev.. It is written both German and
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
WWII Nazi Ukraine Propaganda Leaflet [184495]2349WWII Nazi Ukraine Propaganda Leaflet [184495]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Propaganda leaflet dated October 7, 1943 dropped by the Luftwaffe over Ukraine. It measures `6"x 8", has a torn corner and is stained. Ple...
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Historic WWII Iwo Jima Flag Photograph and Story [190145]2350Historic WWII Iwo Jima Flag Photograph and Story [190145]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Historic WWII Iwo Jima Flag Photograph of First Flag Raising atop Mount Suribachi in 1945. The B&W photo is signed by Charles W. Lindberg, stand...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Tuskegee Airman Sgt. James A. Thompson Photo Archive 1945 [187128]2351Tuskegee Airman Sgt. James A. Thompson Photo Archive 1945 [187128]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sgt. James Thompson graduated from the Tuskegee Army Flying School in group G, 1945. The Tuskegee Flying School was filled with Negro pilots and supp
Start Price : 2,100.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
US Army Military Police Map of Dachau Prison, Dachau Prison Memorial Catalog c. 1945, 1978, 1980 [192352US Army Military Police Map of Dachau Prison, Dachau Prison Memorial Catalog c. 1945, 1978, 1980 [19
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are three elements to this lot: the Military Police map of the Dachau prison camp, the Dachau museum catalog at pp. 226, and "After the B...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
USS Independence Mock Document, 1943 [189441]2353USS Independence Mock Document, 1943 [189441]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unusual mock document from USS Independence, issued when a new seaman crosses the equator for the first time on the ship. Signed by Davey Jones and
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
WW2 Operation Torch Badge 1942 [183308]2354WW2 Operation Torch Badge 1942 [183308]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This badge is to commemorate the Invasion of North Africa by Allied forces. Dated 8 November, 1942 with the American and British flags. Unrestored co
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
OSS Operation Cornflakes Propaganda Mailed with Fake Postage Stamps [193376]2355OSS Operation Cornflakes Propaganda Mailed with Fake Postage Stamps [193376]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The American OSS (the Office of Strategic Services) was tasked with spreading anti-Nazi propaganda inside Germany with the assistance from the German
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 2*****s for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
Aviation Manuscript With Detailed Drawings  1924 [186350]2356Aviation Manuscript With Detailed Drawings 1924 [186350]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aviation manuscript with detailed mechanical drawings, The book is from the Royal Air Force and was written during 1924. It's in pretty decent c...
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Across America, Rusling, 1875 [181941]2357Across America, Rusling, 1875 [181941]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Across America: or, The Great West and the Pacific Coast. James F. Rusling, Brevet Brigadier-General, U.S. V. First edition, 1875. Signed by author.
Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Air Currents Magazine, 1918, Rare2358Air Currents Magazine, 1918, Rare
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare November, 1918 Air Currents magazine. Early US military and flying related articles, comics, Sacramento ads and photos. Some staining, please ins
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d******1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
US Cavalry Rock Island Arsenal Spurs 1905 [161279]2359US Cavalry Rock Island Arsenal Spurs 1905 [161279]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a set of spurs marked R.I.A. 1905 (Rock Island Arsenal) with original black leather straps. One spur has an inspector's mark OHP. In ver...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
US Military Commendation Medals (10) [185007]2360US Military Commendation Medals (10) [185007]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Military buttons, badges and ribbons from various branches of the military. including the Army Air Force and the US Army. Three of them have attached
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
USN Boy's Military Tie & Kerchief Set2361USN Boy's Military Tie & Kerchief Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Matched set boy's military. Comes with tie and neckerchief, "My Uncle is in the U.S.N. Navy." Burgundy color, anchor and chain logos. ...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Israeli Gas Masks w/Filters Model 4A1 (3) [173602]2362Israeli Gas Masks w/Filters Model 4A1 (3) [173602]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 gas masks (each come with NATO filter) plus 3x additional replacement filters, for a total of 6 filters. All unused, unopened. Includes 2x Sw
Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Denver Mirror, Bowie Knife Article, 1875 [193871]2363Denver Mirror, Bowie Knife Article, 1875 [193871]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
May 30, 1875, scarce Denver Mirror with a back page heading, "Col. James Bowie" with a 1/4 column of text with an anecdote of Jim Bowie an...
Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Alfred Field & Co. Bowie Knife Sheffield [194228]2364Alfred Field & Co. Bowie Knife Sheffield [194228]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Bowie knife was made by Alfred Field of Sheffield England. It is 8.375 in. overall length, 4.5 in. stag handles, 4.5 in clip point blade. The sta
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*******s for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
Christopher Johnson Bowie Knife with Sheath  [194227]2365Christopher Johnson Bowie Knife with Sheath [194227]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Bowie knife was made by "Christopher Johnson & Co,/ Western Works Sheffield" marked on the blade with no country listed. The knif...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
Wostenholm & Son Washington Works Bowie Knife with Sheath 1848-1870's [193357]2366Wostenholm & Son Washington Works Bowie Knife with Sheath 1848-1870's [193357]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a George Wostenholm & Son bowie Knife. It is marked "I*XL" on the ricossa and "G. Wostenholm & Son/ Washington Works/...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
Joseph Allen & Sons Bowie Knife  [194236]2367Joseph Allen & Sons Bowie Knife [194236]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Bowie knife was made by "Joseph/ Allen & Sons/ Sheffield/ England" marked on the ricossa. The knife is 12.25 in. overall length, ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
Butterfly Knife by Taylor and OTFs by Eagle (4) [193363]2368Butterfly Knife by Taylor and OTFs by Eagle (4) [193363]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are four knives in this lot. A Taylor butterfly or Balisong knife at 5.25 in. closed and 9.5 in open in very good condition; and two out-the-fro
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Napanoch Folder Kinfe with Accessories and Leather Wallet C. 1900's [194221]2369Napanoch Folder Kinfe with Accessories and Leather Wallet C. 1900's [194221]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This folding knife was made in Napanoch, New York. Originally made between 1900-1919, later between 1931-1939; the Napanoch Knife Co. motto was &quo...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
Ted Dowell Custom Hunter Knife with Sheath [194226]2370Ted Dowell Custom Hunter Knife with Sheath [194226]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This knife is a Ted Dowel (1929-2012) custom hunter at 9.5 in. overall length, 5 in. handle with a 4.375 in. grade F stainless blade. There is a brass
Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 2,200.00 - 3,000.00
Ted Dowell Custom Lightweight Drop Point Hunter Knife [194220]2371Ted Dowell Custom Lightweight Drop Point Hunter Knife [194220]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This knife was made by custom knife maker Ted Dowell of Bend, Oregon; (1929-2012). It appears to be a "lightweight" (at 2.6 oz.) made with...
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
Ted Dowell Custom Lightweight Hunter Knife [194214]2372Ted Dowell Custom Lightweight Hunter Knife [194214]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This knife was made by custom knife maker Ted Dowell of Bend, Oregon; (1929-2012). It appears to be a "lightweight" (at 3.0 oz.) made with...
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
Ted Dowell Lightweight Hunter Knife  [194225]2373Ted Dowell Lightweight Hunter Knife [194225]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This knife was made by custom knife maker Ted Dowell of Bend, Oregon; (1929-2012). It appears to be a "lightweight" (at 2.4 oz.) made with...
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00