Rush to the Rockies Auction (August 2022)

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Welcome to the “Rush to the Rockies” Auction, our second exciting summer sale of 2022!

This 4-day event has a little over 2,000 lots in numerous categories, including Bottles, Native Americana, Numismatics, Mining, Philatelic, Stocks, and General Americana.

Featured Collections

*Gary Bracken Collection, Part II*
Our July 2022 sale was our introduction to the marvelous and expansive collection of Ponca City, Oklahoma collector Gary Bracken. That sale featured our first round of Colorado and Oklahoma bottles, as well as rare ancient coins and Western tokens. And we set records in those categories!
This exciting second round features: Colorado bottles (incl. whiskey flasks, sodas, jugs, and beer); Colorado & Kansas postal history and rare Colorado revenue checks; Colorado, Nevada, & Texas tokens and key tags; Colorado photographs, advertising, & ephemera; a spectacular collection of Native American points (arrowheads) and stone tools; and another round of rare ancient coins.

And we’ll continue to feature the Bracken Collection in future sales. Stay tuned!

*Joe Elcano Nevada Mining Stock Collection*
We’ve been lucky enough to sell Joe’s world-class Nevada collection over the past couple of years, including his fabulous Nevada postal history and mining stock certificates.
This sale features a new group of Nevada mining stocks, including over 60 different Nevada territorial mining stock certificates! This group has great rarities and autograph pieces. Nevada collectors, you don’t want to miss this!

*Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum Collection, Part II*
We were thrilled to sell rare Western firearms, Wild West autographs & artifacts, and mining collectibles from this collection in our July sale.
This round features more rare militaria (including sabers and bayonets), a cannon from the 1600s, shipwreck artifacts, rare mining artifacts, and more.

*Colorado Mining Collection, Part I*
This auction features an introduction to an unnamed Colorado mining collection which we will be selling over numerous sales. This collection includes some of the best Colorado mining stocks we’ve ever offered. Stay tuned!

*Stuart MacKenzie Montana Collection*
This round includes more Montana ephemera including important mining archives, as well as advertising, and history libraries.

*And Much More from Private Collections*
Including: a gorgeous original Thomas Moran lithograph of the Grand Canyon; an original saloon back bar mirror from the Yukon Territory, c.1890s; a Peace Medal Collection; rare Western photographs and ephemera; a Coca Cola collection of bottles and advertising souvenirs; rare space-related autographs and collectibles; American Express and early American History stocks from the Prag Collection, and much more!

Be sure to use the Keyword Search Tool on our website to search for items in your collecting categories.

We have a wonderful set of auctions planned for the rest of 2022 including our SS Central America Auctions this fall. We are specifically looking for treasure-related items, ingots, gold nuggets, and Gold Rush collectibles to add to these sales that will feature “Treasures from the Land & Sea.”

And we’re always looking for consignments in other categories, including 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, or to bring it to excited bidders at auction. We’ve built 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--

AUCTION SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 25th, 2022 (Lots 1000-1504)
Art (1000-1036)
General Americana (1037-1504)
Geo. Sort (1037-1274)
Misc. Categories incl. Cowboy, Jewelry, Books, & More (1275-1504)

Friday, August 26th, 2022 (Lots 2000-2507)
Philatelic (2000-2118)
Covers feat. Bracken Colorado Collection (2000-2097)
Stamps, RN Checks, & Ephemera (2098-2118)
Stocks & Bonds (2119-2353)
Misc. incl. Express & Early American (2119-2153)
Railroad (2154-2199)
Mining feat. Colorado & Nevada Territorials (2200-2353)
Minerals, Mining Artifacts & Mining Ephemera (2354-2456)
Transportation (2457-2507)
Air & Space (2457-2468)
Auto (2469-2474)
Railroadiana & Steamer (2475-2507)

Saturday, August 27th, 2022 (Lots 3000-3518)
Native Americana (3000-3139)
Arrowheads (3000-3060)
Artifacts/Stone Tools (3061-3088)
Beadwork (3089-3096)
Art & Ephemera (3097-3139)
Bottles, Brewing, & Saloon (3140-3518)
Saloon & Brewing Ephemera (3140-3160)
General Bottles feat. Bracken Colorado Pt. II (3161-3487)
Coca Cola Collectibles (3488-3518)

Sunday, August 28th, 2022 (Lots 4000-4482)
Firearms, Cutlery, & Militaria (4000-4089)
Numismatics (4090-4482)
Currency, Scrip & Ephemera (4090-4118)
US, Ancient, & Foreign Coins (4119-4207)
Medals & Exonumia (4208-4224)
Tokens (4225-4482)





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Ponderosa County Guide Signed by Stanley W. Paher [151118]1220 - Ponderosa County Guide Signed by Stanley W. Paher [151118]
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A short print of "Ponderosa County: A Scenic and Historic Guide to Reno and Vicinity." Signed by the author Stanley W. Paher. Encased in g...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Reno Evening Gazette, History in Headlines. [155123]1221 - Reno Evening Gazette, History in Headlines. [155123]
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Excerpts in Reno history thru articles in Nevada State Journal and Reno Evening Gazette, 1870-1978. Covers have tatters. Date: Country (if not USA)
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Reno School Autograph Book, 1942 [155125]1222 - Reno School Autograph Book, 1942 [155125]
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Reno school autograph book, 1942, belonging to Ann Heim. Also some of here later credential cards. BD Billinghurst Junior HS. Date: Country (if not
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Nevada Artifacts Group (4) [153083]1223 - Nevada Artifacts Group (4) [153083]
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This lot of four riker boxes of artifacts found at: the Tonopah dump (3); or the Blue Springs Indian encampment (1). Items include buttons, belt buckl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Nevada Buttonhook Collection, 5 [153012]1224 - Nevada Buttonhook Collection, 5 [153012]
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5 Nevada button hooks, c. 1880-1910. 3 Reno, Eureka, Tonopah. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Collec
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to r*****r for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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Nevada History Books, 4 [150581]1225 - Nevada History Books, 4 [150581]
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2x The Richest Place on Earth by Hinckle-the story of silver in Virginia City. Pioneer Nevada by Harolds Club. Nevada by Zane Grey. Date: Country (
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to r*****r for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Early New Jersey Documents, 4 [155043]1226 - Early New Jersey Documents, 4 [155043]
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4 early New Jersey documents. 2x 1819 State-Bank at Trenton notarized payment documents, Wm Boswell, Notary. Undated obligation letter signed by Geo.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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City of New York 1879 Check for $200,000 [155052]1227 - City of New York 1879 Check for $200,000 [155052]
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The Chamberlain of the City of New York 1879 check for $200,000 payable to Kings County savings institution. Signed by mayor ?, Chamberlain Nelson ? a
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Choice NY Illustrated Letterhead [155042]1228 - Choice NY Illustrated Letterhead [155042]
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Warrior Moving Company 1870 choice letterhead with 2 horses pulling a mower, with red overprint. 10x8". Date: Country (if not USA): State:...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Early New York Documents and Letter 's, Henry Van Dyck etc, 6 [155040]1229 - Early New York Documents and Letter 's, Henry Van Dyck etc, 6 [155040]
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6 early New York documents and letters. Henry H Van Dyck 1863 Supt. of the Banking Dept. State of New York document with signature. "Henry H. V...
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Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Henry Remsen Letters, 5 [155041]1230 - Henry Remsen Letters, 5 [155041]
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5 letters written by Henry Remsen, c. 1815-1825. 4 letters are banking related, 1 is related to locks. "Remsen was born in New York. He was sec...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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New York Trade Card Album; c. 1880s [154606]1231 - New York Trade Card Album; c. 1880s [154606]
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New York trade card album, as original. A piece of paper inside the front cover says, "This is the scrapbook of Christine Elizabeth Pride born ...
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Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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New York Clipper Ship Documents, 2 [155034]1232 - New York Clipper Ship Documents, 2 [155034]
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2 clipper ship documents. 1864, The Theobald carrying 2395 bars of railway iron to Brooklyn, NY. 1866, The Charles Poole carrying timber under deck to
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US Exchanges: New York, New Orleans, San Francisco [156029]1233 - US Exchanges: New York, New Orleans, San Francisco [156029]
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3 US Exchanges, 1862-72. New York, New Orleans, San Francisco. Date: Country (if not USA): State: New York City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 130.00 - 180.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Shiffler Club Annual Ball Invitation and Cover, 1846 [155073]1234 - Shiffler Club Annual Ball Invitation and Cover, 1846 [155073]
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Second Annual Ball of the Shiffler Club, February 23, 1846 to Mr. Folsom. Includes cover. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********s.. for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Dakota History Books, 4 [150589]1235 - Dakota History Books, 4 [150589]
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The Buffalo Head by Patterson. Tom Walsh in Dakota Territory by Bates. Dakota Cowboy by Balsingame. With Crook in the Black Hills. Date: Country (i
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Best Movers Nude Advertising Calendar, 1940 [154547]1236 - Best Movers Nude Advertising Calendar, 1940 [154547]
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Best Movers, Akron, Ohio nude lady, "Sheer Beauty", advertising calendar, 1940. 14.75x9.5". Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
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Rodefer National Glass Works Checks, 2 [155029]1237 - Rodefer National Glass Works Checks, 2 [155029]
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2 1905 Rodefer National Glass Works checks, 1905, with nice factory vignettes. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ohio City: Bellaire Provenanc
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Ohio Hunting License 1935 [156020]1238 - Ohio Hunting License 1935 [156020]
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1935 Ohio hunting license with $1 stamp. Folded, a small stain. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ohio City: Provenance:
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Sold to i********s.. for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Rare Oklahoma 1st & 2nd Exchanges, Printers Proofs [153730]1239 - Rare Oklahoma 1st & 2nd Exchanges, Printers Proofs [153730]
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Rare Oklahoma 1st & 2nd Exchanges, Printers Proofs. Includes 1908 order form and binding form. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Oklahoma...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to P******0 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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