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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Pair of Sterling Baby Cups [154507]3100 - Pair of Sterling Baby Cups [154507]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of Sterling silver baby cups. Stamped Sunshine reeves. 2 different patterns. 2 1/8x2". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pr...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to b*****4 for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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Various Native American Pieces, 4 [154506]3101 - Various Native American Pieces, 4 [154506]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling match safe 2.25". Sterling photo holder by Sunshine Reeves 3.25x2". Belt buckle. Heritage Pewter pueblo box, marked HM 1991, 2.5x...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to I********r.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Small Silver Thimble, Spoon, Teapot and Box [154503]3102 - Small Silver Thimble, Spoon, Teapot and Box [154503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling silver spoon with small turquoise. Box marker CS, possibly Charlie Siyer? 1 3/8x1 1/8". Teapot marked EMW .75x 1". .75 thimble wi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*******4 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Small Sterling Silver Yoyo's, 2 [154504]3103 - Small Sterling Silver Yoyo's, 2 [154504]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 small Sterling silver yoyo's. Butterfly marked Sunshine Reeves 1.75" wide. Unmarked round 1.75". Date: Country (if not USA): St...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Native American Spoons, 7 [153005]3104 - Native American Spoons, 7 [153005]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 Native American themed spoons including 4 rare handmade spoons. New Mexico. Date: Country (if not USA): State: New Mexico City: Provenance: G
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to I********r.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Indian Still Life Painting by Frederick Behre [155130]3105 - Indian Still Life Painting by Frederick Behre [155130]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed painting measures 32" wide x 26" tall including frame. Comes with a pamphlet on the artist, Frederick J. Behre 1856-1942, as well a...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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Mission Watercolor by Moon and Strikes Plenty Portrait [154455]3106 - Mission Watercolor by Moon and Strikes Plenty Portrait [154455]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Matted 9.75x9.75" original watercolor of S. Francisco mission, signed by Diane Moon. Framed portrait of Strikes Plenty Sioux, c. 1900 by FA Rin...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********s.. for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Original Native American Art with Children by Ruyl, 2 [154556]3107 - Original Native American Art with Children by Ruyl, 2 [154556]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 original watercolors by Beatrice Baxter Ruyl. 3 children and a basket, 2 children with a rifle. From the illustrator files of Santa Fe Railroad, giv
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lost Tribes II Poster by Griggs [155960]3108 - Lost Tribes II Poster by Griggs [155960]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice poster by Carol Griggs 1992. Colorful, 4 Native Americans riding 2 horses. Heavy paper. 22x39". Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Native American Art Prints; c. 1970s [154701]3109 - Native American Art Prints; c. 1970s [154701]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different art prints depicting Native American women and their children. A) Reprint of a photograph originally taken by L.A. Huffman. Born in 1854
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Wood Gatherer Photo Print [155025]3110 - The Wood Gatherer Photo Print [155025]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hopi Wood Gatherer photo by Roland W Reed. Mule carrying wood with a man behind, in front of a structure. 14x18". Date: Country (if not USA)...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Mesa Verde Cliff Dwelling Chromolitho Photo, Framed [154956]3111 - Mesa Verde Cliff Dwelling Chromolitho Photo, Framed [154956]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed Mesa Verde cliff palace chromolitho photo by WH Jackson, copyright 1898. Photo 6.5x8.5", frame 14.5x16.5". Frame has a few small ni...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******2 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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W.H. Jackson Colorado Native American Prints [153146]3112 - W.H. Jackson Colorado Native American Prints [153146]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early photograph prints of Colorado Native Americans by W.H. Jackson. There are three prints of Native Americans. The two that are mounted are very ra
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Chief Sevara and Family Chromolitho Photo by WH Jackson [155023]3113 - Chief Sevara and Family Chromolitho Photo by WH Jackson [155023]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice chromolitho photo by WH Jackson, copyright 1900 by Detroit Photo. Chief Sevara and Family, 10x13.5". Date: Country (if not USA): State...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Ponca Indian Squaw Dance Photograph; c. 1910 [154611]3114 - Ponca Indian Squaw Dance Photograph; c. 1910 [154611]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique photograph of a Ponca Indian Squaw Dance. This could have been part of a Miller Bros. 101 Ranch event. It shows a group of Ponca women holding
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 1**********r for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Osage Trading Co. Photograph; c. 1900-1910 [154434]3115 - Osage Trading Co. Photograph; c. 1900-1910 [154434]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photograph of the Osage Trading Company building c. 1900-1910. This was an Indian trading post, probably in Indian Territory. This photograph is mount
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Navajo on a Cliff Photo Print by Pennington, Framed [154442]3116 - Navajo on a Cliff Photo Print by Pennington, Framed [154442]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed Navajo on a cliff shielding his eyes and looking outward. Photo print by Pennington. Frame 9x10.75". Date: Country (if not USA): Sta...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********2 for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Basket Beader Mounted Photo [155024]3117 - Basket Beader Mounted Photo [155024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mounted photo of a basket beader at work. c. 1920's. Photo 5x7". Light turquoise staining mostly on right border and mat. Date: Country ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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New Mexico/Arizona Pottery Prints by E S Curtis, 5 [154973]3118 - New Mexico/Arizona Pottery Prints by E S Curtis, 5 [154973]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 ES Curtis prints, either New Mexico or Arizona. 1925 Flying, corner chip. 1900 Drying Pottery. Framed-Undated Potter Building Her Kiln. 1907 Mohave
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Rare Choctaw Nation Receipt [153728]3119 - Rare Choctaw Nation Receipt [153728]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1897 receipt, Doaksville, IT. Signed by WW Wilson, National Treasurer. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Indian Territory City: Doaksville Prov
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to P******0 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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