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"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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California Gold Sent to Philadelphia Mint Cover-No stamps [155384]2360 - California Gold Sent to Philadelphia Mint Cover-No stamps [155384]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One page letter sent from Greenway & Co. of Baltimore, Aug. 29, 1850 to Ludlow Beebee & Co. in Philadelphia. Message states that they have s...
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Gold Rush Era Report from California Governor John Bigler, 1853 [155410]2361 - Gold Rush Era Report from California Governor John Bigler, 1853 [155410]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Governor's Message, Benicia, March 27th, 1853. To the Assembly of California from Governor John Bigler. Discusses the sale of water lot property...
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Oneota Mining Dist. Mining Laws [170578]2362 - Oneota Mining Dist. Mining Laws [170578]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a handwritten copy of the Oneota Mining District laws set forth on Oct.18, 1879. There are six (6) pages that contain eight (8) articles outl
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Mines in Cleveland Mining District Handwritten Profiles 1800s (12) [170577]2363 - Mines in Cleveland Mining District Handwritten Profiles 1800s (12) [170577]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve handwritten profiles of a dozen mines in the Cleveland Mining District of Southern California. Mines included are The Morning Star, The evening
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Handwritten Agreement of John Singleton Mine Purchase & Photo [170582]2364 - Handwritten Agreement of John Singleton Mine Purchase & Photo [170582]
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Accompanying a nice black & white photo of mine owner John Singleton on a porch is a handwritten agreement where Singleton would be allowed to p...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to g******k for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Hammonton Calif. Post Card [166407]2365 - Hammonton Calif. Post Card [166407]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. One very rare wht. border RPC (?) birdseye view of Hammonton, Calif. Named after the founder of Hammon Dredging Co. Wendall P. Hammon. A
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Roar of the Monitors, 1st Edition [170060]2366 - Roar of the Monitors, 1st Edition [170060]
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This is a Guide to California Gold Rush Mines, titled "Roar of the Monitors," compiled by Jann E. Garvis. The book is 740 pages and contai...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8***1 for (450.00 + 99.00BP) = 549.00
 
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Mining Photograph Group [147005]2367 - Mining Photograph Group [147005]
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Group of framed and unframed photographs of mines, most are unidentified. A) Wooden frame with four photographs of a group of unidentified miners, th
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Gold Rush Books Quartet [170062]2368 - Gold Rush Books Quartet [170062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A quartet of books, all relating to the California Gold Rush. Titles include, "The Hell Roarin' Forty Niners, Golden Footlights, The Northe...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*******e for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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A Trio of Chinese Account Ledgers [170061]2369 - A Trio of Chinese Account Ledgers [170061]
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Three account ledgers from the 19th Century. They are softcover and legible (If you read Chinese. Bindings in very good condition, with very slight w
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Sold to a*********3 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Hydraulic Mining Ephemera [147240]2370 - Hydraulic Mining Ephemera [147240]
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Six framed pieces of ephemera and one unframed photograph related to hydraulic mining. A) Hydraulic mining photograph that is unframed. The caption w
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California Miner Photographs [147017]2371 - California Miner Photographs [147017]
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Five framed photographs of miners in California. A) Photograph of two miners posed with an ore cart outside of a mine. There are two sheds on either s
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Houseworth Stereoview of a Classic Multi-Stage Long Tom [123692]2372 - Houseworth Stereoview of a Classic Multi-Stage Long Tom [123692]
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The long tom is a small sluice that uses less water than a regular sluice. It consists of a sloping trough 12 feet long, 15 to 20 inches wide at the u
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Adams & Co. Exchange Note Collection [160164]2373 - Adams & Co. Exchange Note Collection [160164]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 10 exchange notes from Adams & Co. They are from major California Gold Rush towns including Sacramento (1851 and 1855), Marysville...
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,700.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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California Powder Works Ephemera [160585]2374 - California Powder Works Ephemera [160585]
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Nice group of ephemera from The California Powder Works. 14 covers c. 1894-97 addressed to S R Buford, Virginia City, Montana. 2 receipts for payment
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Gold Rush Region Goodies, 4 [167557]2375 - Gold Rush Region Goodies, 4 [167557]
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4 California Gold Rush region items. Gold Rush Revival, Auburn unused postcard.49er Auxiliary fire dept. placard 3.5x10". Photo of a miner with...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Hydraulic Mining Photos and a Print (4) [146928]2376 - Hydraulic Mining Photos and a Print (4) [146928]
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3 framed reproduction photos. Hydraulic mining in French Corral in Nevada, CA 9"x8". Malakoff Diggins 7.5"x9.5". Redding, CA pr...
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Smartsville and Colombo Mine Maps, 3 [166830]2377 - Smartsville and Colombo Mine Maps, 3 [166830]
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2 reproduction Smartsville maps 19x19". 1930 Colombo Mine, Sierra City map 24,52, a few small tears and stain. Please inspect. California
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Aspen Assay Receipts - Rare! (2) [123615]2378 - Aspen Assay Receipts - Rare! (2) [123615]
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Lot of 2. 1) Taylor & Brunton Sampling Works Company assay memorandum. Dateline Aspen, Colorado, Nov. 7, 1894. This piece has two important thin...
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Boston and Colorado Smelting Company Assay Reports, Boulder [123574]2379 - Boston and Colorado Smelting Company Assay Reports, Boulder [123574]
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Lot of 4 assay memorandums, 3 different styles, for the Boulder Agency of the Boston & Colorado & Smelting Co. Reports for mines are in Suns...
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