"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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Rand/Yellow Aster Mining Claim Dispute Handwritten Agreement   [170580]2340 - Rand/Yellow Aster Mining Claim Dispute Handwritten Agreement [170580]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a settlement agreement, dated Aug. 13, 1897. Charles Austin Burcham, John Singleton and Frederic M. Mooers staked their claim on the Rand Min
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Meadow Lake Mining Camp Panorama - RARE!  [146929]2341 - Meadow Lake Mining Camp Panorama - RARE! [146929]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare photo of a mining camp by Moore, Nevada City, CA. Back of frame says "near Cisco, Baltimoro City or Osoville, Spalding Lake Are...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to f*****E for (400.00 + 0.00BP) = 400.00
 
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Philip Richards - Gold Dust Receipt, A. K. Cowger  [163548]2342 - Philip Richards - Gold Dust Receipt, A. K. Cowger [163548]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Philip Richards Banker - Nevada City, California Ò Memorandum of Gold Dust Purchased from: A. K. Cowger for Oz. 6.25 at $17.75 per oz., a total...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Citizens Bank - Gold Receipt, A.K. Cowger  [163544]2343 - Citizens Bank - Gold Receipt, A.K. Cowger [163544]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Citizens Bank, Nevada City, CA, Gold Receipt - 1880 Bought $300.30 gold from A.K. Cawger. Size: 3.5 x 2.5 inches. Nevada City California 1880
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Nevada County Mining Review  [170328]2344 - Nevada County Mining Review [170328]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This publication came out in 1895 and was published by the Daily Mining Union of Grass Valley, CA and is softcover with tears to cover and some pages.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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H. Mackie & Co. - Gold Dust Receipt, Richardson & Co.  [169266]2345 - H. Mackie & Co. - Gold Dust Receipt, Richardson & Co. [169266]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nevada City, CA, 1862 - Banking House of H. Mackie & Co. Gold Dust Advertising Card and Gold Dust Receipt ñ ìSuccessors to C.W. Mulfor...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Map of Champion Mines  [164005]2346 - Map of Champion Mines [164005]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map of Champion Mines, Nevada City, CA on linen backing. C. 1890's. "Champion-Providence Mine was a consolidation of two adjoining gold min...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Nevada City, CA Mine Photo Suite  [147291]2347 - Nevada City, CA Mine Photo Suite [147291]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Home/Champion Mine-poor contrast. Temple and Clair, sluicing 1899 by Gerrebrands Building panorama. Firemans Parade on Main Street. Providence Mill. F
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Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Oustomah Mine Buiding Photos (3)  [146926]2348 - Oustomah Mine Buiding Photos (3) [146926]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 7.5"x9.5" B/W photos by Moore of this mine in Nevada City, CA. Interior of the Hoist Building, a building connected to the shaft? and st...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Bank of Nevada County - Gold Dust Receipt, rec'd from Woodville Niglee  [169270]2349 - Bank of Nevada County - Gold Dust Receipt, rec'd from Woodville Niglee [169270]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold Dust Receipt from Bank of Nevada County Nov. 18, 1874, Card 2.5 x 4 inches dated Nov. 18th, 1874; ìMemorandum of Gold Dust Purchased from ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Nevada County, California Mining Ephemera  [144699]2350 - Nevada County, California Mining Ephemera [144699]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Includes: 1880 Thomas Price Assay Memorandum for bullion deposited by the Deadwood Mining Co.; 1918 Annual Report of the Brunswick Consolid
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Sierra Queen Gold Mining Minutes Ledger Book, c. 1908-09  [168849]2351 - Sierra Queen Gold Mining Minutes Ledger Book, c. 1908-09 [168849]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1908-09 ledger book of The Sierra Queen Gold Mining Co. Motions seconded by E T R Powell who was a soda bottler. From the Powell Estate, Nevada Cit
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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CJ Arvidsson's Assay Office Memorandum, Placerville  [158071]2352 - CJ Arvidsson's Assay Office Memorandum, Placerville [158071]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare; this is the only one we know of. Memorandum of Gold Bullion Deposited at CJ Arvidsson's Assay Office. Dateline Placerville, February ...
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Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimate : 2,400.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Miners' Consumnes & Deer Creek Water & Mining Co. Promissory Note, Prairie City  [155329]2353 - Miners' Consumnes & Deer Creek Water & Mining Co. Promissory Note, Prairie City [155329]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very rare Prairie City, California dateline. Promissory note No. 17, datelined Prairie City, Cal., March 25th, 1854. Promise to pay $893.73 to D.B.
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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California Miners' Association of Plumas County Stock Cert  [170322]2354 - California Miners' Association of Plumas County Stock Cert [170322]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a stock cert issued to F. Cayot for $1 and signed by Samuel Murphy (?) president and William Watson, secretary.. It is dated September 1, 1
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Rattlesnake Bar - Gold Receipt, signed by Palmer & Baldwin  [169230]2355 - Rattlesnake Bar - Gold Receipt, signed by Palmer & Baldwin [169230]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rattlesnake Bar 10-29-1854 $300 receipt in coin (gold) Signed by Palmer & Baldwin. Since the U.S. Mint started coining in April 1854, so part of...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Waters & Co. - Gold Receipt, rec'd from D.O. Mills & Co. RARE!  [169231]2356 - Waters & Co. - Gold Receipt, rec'd from D.O. Mills & Co. RARE! [169231]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assay Office of Waters & Co. 5252 J Street, Sacramento, CA, April 4, 1859, No. 9656, Certificate of Gold, deposited by D.O. Mills & Co. This...
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Indenture for Land Purchase at Benicia: Charles D. Gillespie  [126722]2357 - Indenture for Land Purchase at Benicia: Charles D. Gillespie [126722]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great historical Gold Rush piece dated June 1, 1849 in fabulous condition and easy to read. Very frameable. This is an indenture between Charles Gill
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Hallidie & Co Lettersheet, Wire Rope Mfgrs  [142896]2358 - Hallidie & Co Lettersheet, Wire Rope Mfgrs [142896]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California gold rush lettersheet in the form of a 4pp, blue wove paper introductory first page, testimonials and list of prices on the second page, fo
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Hall & Allen - Gold Dust Receipt, rec'd from A. Huntley  [163546]2359 - Hall & Allen - Gold Dust Receipt, rec'd from A. Huntley [163546]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Todd Valley, CA, Placer County - c1867 - Hall & Allen, Bankers, Gold Dust Receipt - Gold dust receipt for gold purchased by J.M. Miner, an agent...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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