"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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Dick Barbar Nevada Photographs (2) [148472]1220 - Dick Barbar Nevada Photographs (2) [148472]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two photographs taken by Dick Barbar. The first is a photograph of two stalagmites called "The King and Queen of Leviathan Cave." The Levi...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Large Nevada Ephemera Lot - Many from Ghost Towns or Old Mining Camps [166128]1221 - Large Nevada Ephemera Lot - Many from Ghost Towns or Old Mining Camps [166128]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 90 billheads! Includes very rare FS Smith merchandise small receipt from Derby, Campbell & Kelly Foundry Tonopah, JW Britton Bar Iron unus...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8*****W for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Nevada Checks, 100+ [166129]1222 - Nevada Checks, 100+ [166129]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
100 plus Nevada checks. Carson City, Virginia, Elko etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Nevada Mining, Gaming, & More Ephemera [165772]1223 - Nevada Mining, Gaming, & More Ephemera [165772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Huge group of about 50 items. Gaming, mining, and other misc. Nevada items. Includes: Reno fraternal badge; Virginia City & area checks (Carson ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********l for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Nevada Gaming Tokens and Chip Collection [166306]1224 - Nevada Gaming Tokens and Chip Collection [166306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 68 Nevada gaming tokens and chip with a large assortment of Reno casinos. The clay chips are: Carousel, Las Vegas $1; Sahara, Las Vegas, $1; 19
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Nevada Book Collection & Ephemera [115371]1225 - Nevada Book Collection & Ephemera [115371]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 full file boxes full of books, magazines, and other Nevada related ephemera from the 2000's time period. From the Dennis Myers investigative r...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 130.00
 
 
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Senator Pat McCarran Signed Letters (4) [89977]1226 - Senator Pat McCarran Signed Letters (4) [89977]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 State Bar of Nevada letterheads 1931, US Senate letterheads 1943. Date: 1931-43 Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to i****e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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New Mexico and Spanish Colonial Art Books, 3 [164000]1227 - New Mexico and Spanish Colonial Art Books, 3 [164000]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 nicely illustrated New Mexico and Spanish art books. Conexiones, Connections in Spanish Colonial Art by Padilla, in unopened plastic wrap. 2 volumes
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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W F Mangels Carousell Works Catalog No. 4, Reprint [165237]1228 - W F Mangels Carousell Works Catalog No. 4, Reprint [165237]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1969 reprint of rare early 20th century W F Mangells Co. Carousell Works illustrated catalog from this Coney Island manufacturer. Features carousel&...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Choice Illustrated Checks, 20, Ilion Bank [163428]1229 - Choice Illustrated Checks, 20, Ilion Bank [163428]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 choice illustrated checks form Ilion Bank, c. 1853-55. Date: Country (if not USA): State: New York City: Ilion Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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American Institute Fair New York 1880 Store Card for Howe Scales [124106]1230 - American Institute Fair New York 1880 Store Card for Howe Scales [124106]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Store card advertising Page, Fargo & Co. agents for Howe scales, located at 325 Broadway, New York. 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. Date: Country (if...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p****5 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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c.1869 Ad Pamphlet for Clothes Wringer [77314]1231 - c.1869 Ad Pamphlet for Clothes Wringer [77314]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Novelty & Champion Clothes Wringers, manufactured by the Bailey Washing & Wringing Machine Co., NB Phelps & Co., Gen. Agents, New Yo...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to O*********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Funk & Wagnalls, Book of The Years & Bonus Item [106253]1232 - Funk & Wagnalls, Book of The Years & Bonus Item [106253]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a very nice selection of books for your reading pleasure. Item # 1: Britannica Word Language / Edition of Funk & Wagnalls Standard / Dic...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
 
 
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New York State Historical Books (6) [150367]1233 - New York State Historical Books (6) [150367]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 hardcovers. Correspondences of Jeremias van Rensselaer; one of the founders and directors of the Dutch West India Company and was instrumental in th
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Unidentified Company Exchanges [148918]1234 - Unidentified Company Exchanges [148918]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two rare full pages of exchanges from an unidentified company. These are unused exchanges, probably from around 1845-1860. The company is not identifi
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Crosby-Ambrose Telephone Directory, 1956 [163440]1235 - Crosby-Ambrose Telephone Directory, 1956 [163440]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1956 Crosby-Ambrose telephone directory, 16pp with a few pencil notations. Date: Country (if not USA): State: North Dakota City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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George Street, Ohio Congressman, Signed Letter [89974]1236 - George Street, Ohio Congressman, Signed Letter [89974]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1846 letter signed by Ohio Congressman George Street. 7.5x4.75", attached to backing on border Date: 1846 Country (if not USA): State: Ohi...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****d for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Unique Receipt for Sale of Patent for a Washing Machine 1852 [127609]1237 - Unique Receipt for Sale of Patent for a Washing Machine 1852 [127609]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Receipt for the sale of a patent for a washing machine, dated June 5, 1852. This receipt is sold "as is," and is in fragile condition, and...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****M for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Oklahoma Banking Ephemera [163130]1238 - Oklahoma Banking Ephemera [163130]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 80 First National Bank, Ponca City checks with 2 vinyl covers and small pad. Checks from Farmers State Bank in leather holder. About 25 checks f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*********3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Oklahoma Check Collection [164018]1239 - Oklahoma Check Collection [164018]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 200 Oklahoma checks from Tulsa, Red Oak, Beaver, Fort Towson, Kingfisher, Claremore etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Oklahoma City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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