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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Russell Gulch, Colorado Postal Cover [155295]2060 - Russell Gulch, Colorado Postal Cover [155295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare early cancel for this Gilpin County mining camp location. Now essentially a ghost town. Cover sent Prince Edward Island. 1884. Star cancel. Named
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********p for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Saguache County, Colorado Postal Cover Collection [155291]2061 - Saguache County, Colorado Postal Cover Collection [155291]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. 1) Bonanza, Colorado. Two pieces: 1881 double ring cancel with two page letter that mentions Leadville and that the letter writer is going
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to d********d for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Salida, Colorado Postal Cover Collection [155269]2062 - Salida, Colorado Postal Cover Collection [155269]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Includes: A. Helmer, Druggist, pictorial corner ad cover, 1885, St. Elmo; Eddy Brothers cc, 1889; Wm. W. Roller , Real Estate & Mines...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******y for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Silverton, Colorado Postal Cover Group [155293]2063 - Silverton, Colorado Postal Cover Group [155293]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. No contents. Includes: corner ad cover for La Plata Miner, pink envelope; Grand Hotel cc, 1887; pictorial cover Hotel Grand, 1894; JL Ufford
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*******8 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Summit County, Colorado Postal Cover Group [155292]2064 - Summit County, Colorado Postal Cover Group [155292]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. 1) Kokomo. Mining ghost town. Three corner covers: NB Noland, Deputy US Mineral Surveyor, Civil & Mining Engineer, 1881; Corinthian Lo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c******y for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Tin Cup, Colorado Postal Cover Group [155289]2065 - Tin Cup, Colorado Postal Cover Group [155289]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 for this Gunnison County town. In October 1859, prospector Jim Taylor panned some gold from Willow Creek, and carried it back to camp in a ti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Weld & Morgan Counties, Colorado Postal History Collection [148232]2066 - Weld & Morgan Counties, Colorado Postal History Collection [148232]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. Numerous towns. 1) Sterling. Two corner ad covers: Powell, 1893; and Charles L. Allen, Attorney, 1887, with typed letter about investing in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to a****y for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Colorado Postal Markings Collection; 1890s [153141]2067 - Colorado Postal Markings Collection; 1890s [153141]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 14 pages with postal markings cut and pasted onto them. These postal markings are organized by county. Some notable towns represented in this
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Two Colorado Fort Postal Covers [155255]2068 - Two Colorado Fort Postal Covers [155255]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Fort Lyon (1862-1889). Huerfano County. Cover sent to Melrose, Massachusetts. Target killer on upside down 3 cent stamp. No yea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (500.00 + 110.00BP) = 610.00
 
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Colorado Postal History Balance Lot [155267]2069 - Colorado Postal History Balance Lot [155267]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15. Group of misc. Colorado counties. Includes: 1) Montezuma County: 1935 photo cover for Mesa Verde. 2) Huerfano County: Walsenburg 1894 cover
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (450.00 + 99.00BP) = 549.00
 
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Hawaii First Day, Flight & Commemorative Covers [153200]2070 - Hawaii First Day, Flight & Commemorative Covers [153200]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 100+. First Flight covers, about twenty count 1941-1988; First Day, about 15 count all 1937; First Flight island internal flights, about 15 cou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Atchison, Kansas Advertising Cover Collection [151827]2071 - Atchison, Kansas Advertising Cover Collection [151827]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty-three. Includes Louis Seybold baker, Dolan Mercantile, Gain & Hanthorn Mill (pictorial), Jack Rabbit fine candies & cigars (pi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******h for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Burlington, Kansas Postal History Collection-Mostly Advertising Covers [151828]2072 - Burlington, Kansas Postal History Collection-Mostly Advertising Covers [151828]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten. Includes an 1891 registered letter. Paid with #219 and #226 stamps. Early 188- double ring. Also Meeder groceries with double ring, Nation
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Clay Center Advertising Postal History [151830]2073 - Clay Center Advertising Postal History [151830]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine. Eight corner advertising covers. Includes 1882 Ruthranff & Pinkerton. Has a Pinkerton letterhead included. Also octagonal post mark...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*******h for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Concordia, Kansas Postal History with Buffalo Bill cc [151829]2074 - Concordia, Kansas Postal History with Buffalo Bill cc [151829]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) Buffalo Bill's Wild West corner advertising. Date 1900. Also Baron's House 1889, Walter Darling Columbus imprinted cover, Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Cottonwood Falls Postal History Group [151831]2075 - Cottonwood Falls Postal History Group [151831]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. SPECTACULAR 1880 double ring / Double circle. Due 3c stamp on right. Letter, "Times are depressed here." Also WP Martin treas...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i********s.. for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Emporia, Kansas Post History Group [151832]2076 - Emporia, Kansas Post History Group [151832]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight. Five corner covers: Aney cigars, Moon Meat Market, Buckeye House, Hotel Coolidge, Cunningham & McCarty American Attorneys, Emporia...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Fort Leavenworth Postal Cover Group [151833]2077 - Fort Leavenworth Postal Cover Group [151833]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. Early -no dates. One 3 cent and one 6 cent stamp. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Kansas City: Fort Leavenworth Provenance: Ga
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i********s.. for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Fort Scott Postal Group (including pre Civil War cover) [151834]2078 - Fort Scott Postal Group (including pre Civil War cover) [151834]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1) Large letters Fort Scott K. T. Kansas became a state in 1861 making this pre-Civil war. 2-4) Corner advertising covers for the Fort Scott
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Great, Bend Kansas Covers -Early & Advertising [151835]2079 - Great, Bend Kansas Covers -Early & Advertising [151835]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. 1) Here is a fantastic piece. Starts with a 1c light blue Scott #219 (some discoloration). Postmark Great Bend & Coit RPO, 1890. On ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k*****n for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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