"Raise a Glass to Yesteryear" 2023 August Auction

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Day 1, Thursday, August 24th
Art & Artifacts from around the world (Lots 1000-1227)
Paintings, Prints, Native American Artifacts, Sculptures, Textiles, Boxwood Root Sculptures, Viewing Stones
Display Minerals & Fossils (Lots 1228 – 1340)
Calcite, Fluorite, Mineral Groups, Quartz, Fossils
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1341 – 1499)
Mining, Railroad, Petroliana, Etc.

Day 2, Friday, August 25th
General Americana (Lots 2000 -2495)
Antiquarian Books, Transportation, Ephemera, Autographed, Photographs
Mining (Lots 2308-2491)
Ephemera, Ore Specimens, Mining Equipment
Tools (Lots 2492-2496)

Day 3, Saturday, August 26th
Bottles (Lots 3000-3124)
Saloon, Brewery & Beer Tray Collection (Lots 3125-3254)
Gaming (Lots 3255-3265)
Cowboy (Lots 3266-3281)
Railroadiana (Lots 3282-3291)
Military (Lots 3292-3310)
Firearms & Weaponry (Lots 3311-3330)
License Plates (Lots 3331-3346)
Signs (Lots 3347-3359)
General Collectibles (Lots 3360-3475)
Toys, Musical, Furnishings, Etc.


Day 4, Sunday, August 27th
Philatelic (Lots 4000-4099)
Postal History, Postcards, Stamps, Wells Fargo & Express
Numismatics (Lots 4100-4420)
Bullion, Coins, Potty Coins, US Mint Sets, Fractional Currency, Foreign Coins, Ingots & Assay, Medals
Tokens (Lots 4421-4539)
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King George III Autograph, Plate Print & Broadside  [158340]2180 - King George III Autograph, Plate Print & Broadside [158340]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1761 letter(12x15" with blue residue on blank area) signed by King George III. Letter relates to abolishing the Scotland seal after the death o...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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John Stuart Mill Autograph  [152895]2181 - John Stuart Mill Autograph [152895]
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John Stuart Mill-"English philosopher, political economist, Member of Parliament and civil servant. One of the most influential thinkers in he...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to u********y.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Great Literary Minds Autographs & Personal Letters (30)  [152894]2182 - Great Literary Minds Autographs & Personal Letters (30) [152894]
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Great Literary Minds Autographs and personal letter group spanning 100 years from approximately 1850-1950. Approximately 30 Letters from Literary and
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Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimate : 2,800.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Battle of Trafalgar Admirals, Commander in Chief Signatures  [158346]2183 - Battle of Trafalgar Admirals, Commander in Chief Signatures [158346]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1819 letter signed by Sir Richard Grindall, Admiral at Battle of Trafalgar. Letter relates to him not having employment between September 30 and Decem
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Frank James Autograph, Brother of Jessie James  [152566]2184 - Frank James Autograph, Brother of Jessie James [152566]
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Cut square autograph of Frank James in pencil with repro photograph. Frank James (1843-1915) and his brother Jessie were among the best known American
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Astronauts & Actors Signed Print: Houston We Have A Problem   [154959]2185 - Astronauts & Actors Signed Print: Houston We Have A Problem [154959]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 Great Autographs on this Apollo 13 print by Alan Bean, Apollo Astronaut. Signed by astronauts and Apollo 13 actors Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Jim Lovel
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Jack Dempsey Photo and Autograph  [153277]2186 - Jack Dempsey Photo and Autograph [153277]
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Matted and framed photograph and autograph of the famous American boxer, Jack Dempsey. The photograph features Dempsey probably with his daughter and
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Pilot Autographed Golden Age of Flight Test Print by Machat  [154958]2187 - Pilot Autographed Golden Age of Flight Test Print by Machat [154958]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed print of multiple US military jets by Mike Machat with his signature. Autographed by pilots, Chuck Yeager, Bill Dana, Joe Engle, Fitz Fulton an
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Seahawks Autographed Framed License Plates  [168683]2188 - Seahawks Autographed Framed License Plates [168683]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed set of two Montana 1976 license plates autographed by the Seattle Seahawks football team. On the reverse is a poem to a Seahawk fan. Frame is 1
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Drexel, Sather & Church Exchange Notes (2)  [160157]2189 - Drexel, Sather & Church Exchange Notes (2) [160157]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two exchange notes from Drexel, Sather & Church, Bankers and Dealers in Bullion and Bills of Exchange. The partners in this bank covered the cou...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,600.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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E J Carter Correspondences (30)  [168278]2190 - E J Carter Correspondences (30) [168278]
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About 30 c. 1888-90 correspondences from and to E J Carter who was the Wells Fargo agent in Helena, MT and agent for Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Eastern US Check Group, 100  [168541]2191 - Eastern US Check Group, 100 [168541]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 or more nice mostly Eastern US checks, c. 1864-1926. Some have adhesive revenue stamps, vignettes, Indian Territory, NY, PA, VT, VA, OH, OK
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Samuel L Bean Letter Collection, c. 1910-11  [168942]2192 - Samuel L Bean Letter Collection, c. 1910-11 [168942]
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About 13 correspondences to and from Samuel L Bean, c. 1910-11. Mentions of Pony-Mascott Mining and Norwegian Mining District purchases."He ser...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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California Early Business Cards, 2 Rarities  [161687]2193 - California Early Business Cards, 2 Rarities [161687]
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2 rare early business cards, c. 1900-15. Pink Elam Biggs fire insurance, Grass Valley, CA 4.5x2.5" corner toning. 1902 color Henry Bosch wall p...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Wells, Fargo & Co. Second of Exchange, Iowa Hill, Gold Rush Era  [155337]2194 - Wells, Fargo & Co. Second of Exchange, Iowa Hill, Gold Rush Era [155337]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare Gold Rush location. Dateline Iowa Hill, Cal., Dec. 2nd, 1855. No. 41.302, issued to TB Hotchkiss at the office of the American Express
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Martinez, CA Wanted Posters, 2  [170040]2195 - Martinez, CA Wanted Posters, 2 [170040]
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2 c. 1917-20 Martinez wanted posters in double mat frames. Wanted for kidnapping of a 14 year old and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to comm
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Nevada City, California Second of Exchange-RARE!  [143628]2196 - Nevada City, California Second of Exchange-RARE! [143628]
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Dateline Nevada City, Cala., May 2nd, 1860. Issued to Mrs. Amelia Miller for $50 to be paid at sight. Signed Birdseye & Co. Ship vignette (top c...
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Moore's Flat & Eureka Express Way-bills  [143621]2197 - Moore's Flat & Eureka Express Way-bills [143621]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 way-bills for transport of packages from Nevada (City) to North Bloomfield in 1876. 4 x 14" One way-bill is in very good condition. Th...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Nevada County Church  Records 3 Vols.  [168844]2198 - Nevada County Church Records 3 Vols. [168844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 volumes of Methodist Episcopal church records c. l875-99. 1 volume has loose pages and detaching spine and boards. Includes marriages, church record
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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New York of the Pacific Land Receipt, c. 1849  [170042]2199 - New York of the Pacific Land Receipt, c. 1849 [170042]
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Jonathan Stevenson, leader of the New York contingent of the Bear Flag Revolt, bought Rancho Los Medanos August 6, 1849 and called it "New Yor...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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