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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Tehama County Tokens [153164]4300 - Tehama County Tokens [153164]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven: Mill Creek Camp, Los Molinos; Millions at Fountain, Corning (3); At Daves Fountain, Corning; The Pastime, Corning (3);Blanchard &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to e***t for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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D. Dusi, Templeton, Cal. Token [152995]4301 - D. Dusi, Templeton, Cal. Token [152995]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
D.Dusi/Templeton/Calif.//GF/25c/IT/rd/A/26 Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Templeton Provenance:
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Geo. A. Kurtz, Truckee, Cal. Token [152977]4302 - Geo. A. Kurtz, Truckee, Cal. Token [152977]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Geo. A. Kurtz/Truckee/Cal.//GF/5c/IT/rd/B/21 Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Truckee Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to p****n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Truckee Saloon Tokens [152723]4303 - Truckee Saloon Tokens [152723]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three saloon tokens from Truckee: 1) NEVADA SALOON / TRUCKEE. / MOISE K. S.F. // GOOD FOR / 10¢ / DRINK; Br., Sc 4, 28 mm. 2) ST. LOUIS
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p***d for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Truckee Token Group [152921]4304 - Truckee Token Group [152921]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four tokens from Truckee: W. M. McDougald; G. A. Parker & Son; St. Louis Club; Geo. A. Kurtz. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 170.00 - 300.00
Sold to A****k for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Palm Saloon Token, Ukiah [152804]4305 - Palm Saloon Token, Ukiah [152804]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
PALM SALOON / H.P. SIEMS / UKIAH, CAL. / PATRICK S.F. // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN / TRADE; Br., rd., 21 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e***t for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Watsonville Token Collection [152967]4306 - Watsonville Token Collection [152967]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 36 tokens from Watsonville. Jack Novcich (8) ; Owl Recreation Parlor (2); Rex Cigar Store; Teddy Bear (3) ; Cottrell's Cigar Store (2)...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Watsonville, California Token Collection (18) [152983]4307 - Watsonville, California Token Collection (18) [152983]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18 tokens: Includes: Fred Olesen, the O Cigar Store, J. Bierch (2), Grant & Lake, Am. Legion, Pony Bank Exchange, Watsonville Elks Club, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p****n for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Black Butte Saloon Token, Weed [152709]4308 - Black Butte Saloon Token, Weed [152709]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
BLACK BUTTE SALOON / E. DEBON / WEED, CAL. // GOOD FOR / 10¢ / IN TRADE; Br., rd., 21 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*****d for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Hotel Carney Saloon Token, Wheatland [152805]4309 - Hotel Carney Saloon Token, Wheatland [152805]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HOTEL CARNEY / SALOON / WHEATLAND, / CAL. // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN / TRADE; Br., rd., 21 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to e***t for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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California Token Collection [153155]4310 - California Token Collection [153155]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine tokens: W. N. Billing, Alpaugh (2); Bobs & Letties / 1911 San Pablo Ave. / Oakland (3); Sacramento County Jail; M.A. Gunst, San Fran...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********_.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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California Token Group [152710]4311 - California Token Group [152710]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six California tokens: 1) Marysville: Brass Cigar Store; 2) Newhall: Newhall Old West Association; 3) Los Angeles: Plaza Theatre; 4) Coultervil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Central California Coast Tokens [152963]4312 - Central California Coast Tokens [152963]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight tokens from the Central Coast of California: 1) CAPITOLA / CASINO CLUB // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE (6-point star cutout); br., rd., 21
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Central California Saloon Tokens [152722]4313 - Central California Saloon Tokens [152722]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four saloon tokens: 1) Carters: Westside Saloon; 2) Sutter Creek: Eagle Saloon; 3) Sonora: The Chicago Saloon; 4) Stent: Opera Saloon. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to A****k for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Northern California Tokens [153165]4314 - Northern California Tokens [153165]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven: Sam's Town, Cameron Park; Commercial Savings Bank, Stockton; Lodi Opera House; Italian Athletic Club, Stockton; Roseville Centen...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Gold Country Tokens [152707]4315 - Gold Country Tokens [152707]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two tokens: 1) LEAM'S / SALOON / JACKSON, CAL. / L.A. RUB. STAMP CO. GOOD FOR / ONE / DRINK; Al., Sc. 8, 27 mm. 2) S. GOBI / MOKELUMNE / ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*********1 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Mt. Gaines/Tres Pinos Tokens [152800]4316 - Mt. Gaines/Tres Pinos Tokens [152800]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two tokens: 1) MT. GAINES STORE / MT. GAINES / CAL. // GOOD FOR / 10¢ / IN / MERCHANDISE ; Br., rd., 25 mm. Only token from Mt. Gaines.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********s.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Placer/Sierra/Plumas Counties Token Collection [152980]4317 - Placer/Sierra/Plumas Counties Token Collection [152980]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 tokens: Frank Dillian, Lincoln; Saramor Cafe, Loomis; Hotel Marvin, Colfax; Gateway Store Auburn; Cushin's Cigar Store, Colfax; Smith...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********1 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Buena Vista Hotel Key Tags, 4 [154652]4318 - Buena Vista Hotel Key Tags, 4 [154652]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 oval Buena Vista hotel key tags. 2 Buena Vista, Hotel, Buena Vista, Colo., (23 & 36), 5x2.25". 2 Mt. Princeton, Hot Springs, Buena Vista,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*********e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Canon City Hotel Tags, 3 [154570]4319 - Canon City Hotel Tags, 3 [154570]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Canon City hotel tags. Triangle- McClure Hotel. Diamond-Strathmore, McClure Hotel. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Canon Ci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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