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)





SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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Burke-Martin Mines Ore Bag [154462]2400 - Burke-Martin Mines Ore Bag [154462]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cloth Burke-Martin Mine ore bag. 24x14". Staining. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Montezuma Provenance: Gary Bracken...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d****9 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Marling Mining Co. Ore Bag [153720]2401 - Marling Mining Co. Ore Bag [153720]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cloth ore bag from Marlin Mining Company. Elevation of 10636 feet. Marlin Mine is situated nearby to Minnehaha Reservoir, and close to Minnehaha Dam.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b******a for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Map of the Ouray Gold District; 1890 [152841]2402 - Map of the Ouray Gold District; 1890 [152841]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Real, original map of the Ouray Gold District, Ouray County, Colorado. Surveyed and Compiled by Wheeler & Hurlburt, F.L. Biddlecom and W.A Sherm...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to e********5 for (1,500.00 + 375.00BP) = 1,875.00
 
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Red Mining District Original Map; 1891 [152840]2403 - Red Mining District Original Map; 1891 [152840]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Real, original Map of the Red Mountain Mining District, Ouray County, Colorado. Scale of 1000 ft. to 1 inch. W.A. Sherman M.E. Ouray, Colo. 1891. Prin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 8***1 for (1,600.00 + 352.00BP) = 1,952.00
 
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Elkhorn Gold and Silver Mining Ore Bag [153721]2404 - Elkhorn Gold and Silver Mining Ore Bag [153721]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cloth Elkhorn Gold and Silver Mining ore bag. 22x14". 2 top tears, about 2" each. Elkhorn Mine, Hahns Peak District (Columbine District), ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Blue Line Maps of San Juan Triangle (2) [152842]2405 - Blue Line Maps of San Juan Triangle (2) [152842]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two blue line maps of the San Juan Triangle in Colorado. Scale 1 inch = 1200 feet. The San Juan Triangle includes the mining towns of Telluride, Silve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*****p for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Geyser Mining Ore Bag [154459]2406 - Geyser Mining Ore Bag [154459]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cloth ore bag from Geyser Mining. "Silver Cliff was settled in the late 1870s after discovery of the Geyser mine. The deepest mine in Colorado ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to s******g for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Topo Map of Blue River Gold Fields, Colorado [155248]2407 - Topo Map of Blue River Gold Fields, Colorado [155248]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed map of the Blue River Gold Fields and Metal Mines, Summit County, Colorado. Slight center fold separation. 14.5x13". Date: Country (...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*****p for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Ontario Mine Ore Bag [153722]2408 - Ontario Mine Ore Bag [153722]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cloth Ontario Mine ore bag with 2 wood top handles. Elevation of 8,901 feet, situated nearby to Maryland Mountain, and close to Bonanza Mine. 22x14....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D********s.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Ontario Mine Ore Bag [153723]2409 - Ontario Mine Ore Bag [153723]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cloth Ontario Mine ore bag with wood handles. 23x14.5" .25" hole and staining. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Tw...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*********p for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Ed E Koleberg Assayer Ore Bag [153737]2410 - Ed E Koleberg Assayer Ore Bag [153737]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cloth Ed E Koleberg Assayer ore bag. 14x 5.75" Heavy staining. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Victor Provenance: Gar...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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PB Van Dolah Assayer Ore Bag [153735]2411 - PB Van Dolah Assayer Ore Bag [153735]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cloth ore bag , PB Van Dolah. 13.75x6.25". Staining. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Victor Provenance: Gary Bracken ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to b******a for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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1883 Colorado Mining Directory (Reprint) [153035]2412 - 1883 Colorado Mining Directory (Reprint) [153035]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare reprint of the 1883 Colorado Mining Directory: Containing an Accurate Description of the Mines, Mining Properties and Mills, and the Mining Milli
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********n for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Mining in Colorado: A History of Discovery, Development, and Production; 1926 [153033]2413 - Mining in Colorado: A History of Discovery, Development, and Production; 1926 [153033]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey, Professional Paper 138. Mining in Colorado: A History of Discovery, Development, and Production by C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*****p for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Mineralogist's Pocket Reference, Colorado Assaying Co. [155127]2414 - Mineralogist's Pocket Reference, Colorado Assaying Co. [155127]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mineralogist's Pocket Reference, published by The Colorado Assaying Co. 5.75x3". Slight cover bleed thru on 3 pages. Date: Country (if n...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Colorado Geological Survey 1914 [154520]2415 - Colorado Geological Survey 1914 [154520]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colorado Geological Survey 1914, 493pp with index. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8***1 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Colorado Mine Maps, 9 [154531]2416 - Colorado Mine Maps, 9 [154531]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 Colorado mining maps. Wellington, Elk Horn, Mineral Belt-torn, Congress, Placer Claim, Formation-torn and water stain, Mary Stuart, Elk Moose Ballar
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Colorado Mining Claim Maps (5) [152844]2417 - Colorado Mining Claim Maps (5) [152844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five miscellaneous Colorado mining claim maps. A) Map of Red Mountain and the Mining Region of San Juan, Ouray, San Miguel, and Dolores Count
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S****2 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Photograph of Miners in Colorado; c. 1870s-80s [154424]2418 - Photograph of Miners in Colorado; c. 1870s-80s [154424]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photographs of several Colorado placer miners and their wives, perhaps at a picnic. This photograph was made by Luke & Wheeler's Rocky Mount...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 3****m for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Colorado Mining Check Collection [152872]2419 - Colorado Mining Check Collection [152872]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
35+ different Colorado mining checks. Stratton Cripple Creek Mining, Portland Gold Mining, Flora Bell Mining, Delmonico Mine and more. c. 1890's...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to e********5 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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