"Spring Into Americana" Timed Auction (May 2023)

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Welcome to our special May timed sale, the "Spring Into Americana" Auction! 

This two-day timed sale has 1,400 lots in over 10 collecting categories incl. Mining, Bottles, Numismatics, Stocks, Philatelic, Art, and General Americana.

It is a mix of old and new material, with many lower priced/entry-level lots and larger groups ideal for dealers, as well as some rarities that have previously been run.

The majority of the items have never been offered, including: Prag postcards & stocks; Bracken medicine bottles and stamps; coins, medals, & tokens; billhead and check collections; and much more!

*And EVERY lot starts at just $10*

Starting at $10 does not mean the collectibles are cheap, common or unwanted. What it does represent is a following of the world-wide numismatic market and of letting the bidder and collector set the prices. If the lots start cheap, then all it takes is your bid. We have so many thousands of collectors that we hope all find things to their liking. This format is the future, and we know you’ll have fun with it!

All of these lots come to us from major collections. Some of these items were offered previously, and may have been “missed” by collectors who focused on items of greater interest at the time. This sale allows for spotting these missed rarities. Also, just because an item may be less expensive, does not mean it is not rare. We offer here many “one of a kind” pieces – but the value is up to you.

This is a timed auction, so there will be no live auctioneer or audio/video feed. You can bid now up to the day each session closes. On the 13th and 14th, you will be able to log into a virtual console and bid live, just like normal. Each lot will open with an automatic timer that is reset with each live bid. Once the bidding stops and the timer runs out, the auction advances to the next lot.

So we now invite you to look through the 1,400 lots in this sale! We're sure you'll find something perfect for your collection or dealer inventory. And with $10 start prices, we expect you to bid early and bid often!

Let the bidding war begin!

~The Holabird Team~

“Spring Into Americana” Timed Auction (May 2023)

Day 1, May 13th, 2023, Lots 1000-1697
Art (1000-1047)
General Americana (1048-1568)
Geo. Sort
Misc. Categories
Newspapers
Militaria
Sports
Misc. Ephemera & Hard Goods

Philatelic (1569-1697)
Postcards
Covers & Stamps

Day 2, May 14th, 2023, Lots 2000-2715
Native Americana (2000-2014)
Cowboy (2015-2027)
Transportation (Air, Auto, Railroad, Steamer) (2028-2069)
Mining (2070-2132)
Stocks & Bonds (2133-2379)
Mining
Railroad
Misc. Categories
Bottles (2380-2541)
Numismatics (2542-2713)
Currency/Scrip
Coins
Medals
Tokens

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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Utility Co. Articles of Incorporation and Statements, 7 [164906]1200 - Utility Co. Articles of Incorporation and Statements, 7 [164906]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 Montana utility company articles of incorporation and statements. Idaho Montana Power Transmission, Missoula Light and Water, Missoula Gas, Missoula
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Vintage Montana Bird Booklets [147845]1201 - Vintage Montana Bird Booklets [147845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Montana bird booklets. Summer Birds of Flathead Lake by Silloway 1903. Birds of Fergus County, Montana by Silloway 1902, both illustrated. Summer Bi
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Tax Receipt Book, 1881 [164816]1202 - Tax Receipt Book, 1881 [164816]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1881 tax receipt book dated 1881, possibly from Montana. Nice script pen writing. 6.25x5.75". Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*********3 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Montana Church Ephemera [150086]1203 - Montana Church Ephemera [150086]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1912-1916 Montana Catholic Education Assoc. hardcover. About 12 other items, several from Montana c. 1897-1909.. Old magazine ad with camel. Date:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
 
 
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W A Clark and Senator Quay, Puck Cover [164884]1204 - W A Clark and Senator Quay, Puck Cover [164884]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1901 Cover from Puck with W A Clark wearing a money sack, and Senator Quay wielding a "political Jimmy". These implements are related to ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Gage, Curtis and Manhattan Silver Mining Checks with RN's,  12 [165008]1205 - Gage, Curtis and Manhattan Silver Mining Checks with RN's, 12 [165008]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Gage, Curtis mastheads, 5 different printings, 3 with RN's, c. 1882-84. Manhattan Silver Mining masthead with 3 different printers, with 4 dif...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Carson City Check Lot, 100 pcs [141132]1206 - Carson City Check Lot, 100 pcs [141132]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An original, intact check book for the Carson Valley Bank in Carson City, datelined 191x. These checks are actually quite scarce. All in original book
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to j******g for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Little Mint Vintage Calendar [165466]1207 - Little Mint Vintage Calendar [165466]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Little Mint of Carson City, dealers in rare coins, precious metals, antiques, jewelry and precious gems at 314 So. Carson St. had an advertising c
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Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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First National Bank Checks, 30 [165159]1208 - First National Bank Checks, 30 [165159]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 30 First National Bank, Elko checks, c. 1914-17. Signed by various cashiers. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Elko Provena
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Revenue Stamped 1867 Gold Hill Document [166123]1209 - Revenue Stamped 1867 Gold Hill Document [166123]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
John D. Stephens $250 loan. Signed by Patrick Henry and Jonathon Grier (?). September 28, 1867. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Lovelock Business Day Book, 1899; Hair Cutting shears 1892 [131480]1210 - Lovelock Business Day Book, 1899; Hair Cutting shears 1892 [131480]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Day ledger for 1899-1900 from the Lovelock area ranch. about 1/3 full. Entries include Indian Charley, A. Yensen, Indian Jack, Indian John. Lot inclu
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*********3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Three Different National, Nevada Billheads [123174]1211 - Three Different National, Nevada Billheads [123174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1912 Thos. Defenbaugh general merchandise. Talks about proxies, annual work, etc. References McDonald. Probably referring to the Kennedy MacDonald
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Harold's Club Party Hats, 4 [148930]1212 - Harold's Club Party Hats, 4 [148930]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 colorful Harold's Club, New Years Eve or party hats. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Reno Provenance:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Reno Evening Gazette, History in Headlines. [155123]1213 - Reno Evening Gazette, History in Headlines. [155123]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to p********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Reno School Autograph Book, 1942 [155125]1214 - Reno School Autograph Book, 1942 [155125]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Indian Post Trader Letter from Nevada [151174]1215 - Indian Post Trader Letter from Nevada [151174]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare post-trader letter from Nevada. J.O. Gregory, Schurz, Nevada Letterhead. The 1870 U.S. Census shows Gregory living on Longley Ranch in the Trucke
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to g********p.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Nevada Druggist Ephemera Collection [165771]1216 - Nevada Druggist Ephemera Collection [165771]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 25 items. This is a great collection of billheads, letterheads, checks, and prescription slips. Includes: extremely rare manuscript recei
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Two Old Advertising Toothbrushes Direct from Fred Holabird's Bottle Book [123497]1217 - Two Old Advertising Toothbrushes Direct from Fred Holabird's Bottle Book [123497]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) A. M. Cole of Virginia City. Missing the bristles; 2) Geo. Thaxter of Carson City. Missing the top half. Engraving is work with use, but still very
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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H. S. Homans; Commissioner of Deeds (Very Rare) [99478]1218 - H. S. Homans; Commissioner of Deeds (Very Rare) [99478]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This card begs two questions: 1) What is a Commissioner of Deeds? A Commissioner of Deeds is an officer having authority to take affidavits, depositio
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to y******e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Antique Grab Bag incl. Nevada [61259]1219 - Antique Grab Bag incl. Nevada [61259]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique row boat photograph (origin unknown) 16.5" x 12.5"; miscellaneous Nevada magazines from 1956 through 2010; Newspapers from San Fr...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to r*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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