"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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Metal Advertising Collectibles, 7 [163297]1480 - Metal Advertising Collectibles, 7 [163297]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NM and CO shoe horns, Bert & Ben opener, ED Luder button hook, Tobin Bros end piece, Ok and CO small Sterling spoons. Date: Country (if not U...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to M*********n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Mid America Ephemera [161722]1481 - Mid America Ephemera [161722]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of ephemera from Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Erick, OK 1905 bank book. Painter office photo 7x9". Osage City water bond 1907. 196...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mid West Hotel Flatware with Advertising, 8 [153001]1482 - Mid West Hotel Flatware with Advertising, 8 [153001]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 assorted Mid West Hotel flatware pieces., some with advertising. Arcade Hotel, Jens Marie Hotel, Warland. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Miniature Stagecoach and Storefronts [138029]1483 - Miniature Stagecoach and Storefronts [138029]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stagecoach with 4 horse team 12x5" in original box. Mother Lode Antiques 8x8.5x3.5". German thermometer chalet. Barn 7x6.5x5". Wood t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Miscellaneous Illustrated Catalogs & Price Lists [160280]1484 - Miscellaneous Illustrated Catalogs & Price Lists [160280]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Includes: Dixie Tailoring Co., Chicago, 1910, with illustrations of men's fashion; Port Chester Bolt & Nut Co., 1893 (illustrated)...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Miscellaneous Views of Americans [130139]1485 - Miscellaneous Views of Americans [130139]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven. 1) Photo of five men outside a building. Unidentified. 2) Identified large, old bank on South Michigan Street. (Chicago?). See photo for
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Naked John Lennon Cover Rolling Stone Issue [145780]1486 - Naked John Lennon Cover Rolling Stone Issue [145780]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
On December 8th, 1980, Annie Leibovitz arrived at the New York apartment building of John Lennon and Yoko Ono to photograph the couple for a cover of
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Early English Heavy Cart Illustration [127018]1487 - Early English Heavy Cart Illustration [127018]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A drawing of a horse drawn cart from 1768, designed with very wide wheels to handle the very rutted roads of the time. Measures 7.5 x 9.5 inches. A re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to O*********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Signed Letter by Sir Robert Anderson, 1901 [158342]1488 - Signed Letter by Sir Robert Anderson, 1901 [158342]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1901 letter signed by Robert Anderson. Letter regarding his recent resignation from C. I. D. "Sir Robert Anderson KCB was the second Assistant ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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National Police Gazette Collection [163342]1489 - National Police Gazette Collection [163342]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five issues of The National Police Gazette, The Oldest Illustrated Weekly, established 1846. February 1879, (A Ghastly Indian Tragedy), November 6, 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to s*******1 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Nevada Ashtray, Small Basket & Glass Paperweight [165652]1490 - Nevada Ashtray, Small Basket & Glass Paperweight [165652]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal Nevada ashtray 5x4", woven basket with lid 2.5x3.25", glass paper weight with photo of a man 3.5". Date: Country (if not US...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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North American Booklets and Calendars, 25 promo. booklets [50319]1491 - North American Booklets and Calendars, 25 promo. booklets [50319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Late 20th century color promo booklets from the Yukon Canada, Tonopah, NV, Carson City, NV, Lake Tahoe, DeLamar Silver Mine, Empire Mine, Ca , Bogainv
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Orchard & Nursery Articles of Incorporation, 5 [164905]1492 - Orchard & Nursery Articles of Incorporation, 5 [164905]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 mostly Oregon orchard and nursery articles of incorporation etc. Mackintosh Manor, Oregon Nursery x3, Calmono Orchard. Date: Country (if not USA)
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Petrified Wood, African Basket, Boat Made From Horn [162295]1493 - Petrified Wood, African Basket, Boat Made From Horn [162295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual sailboat model made from horn 8.5x10". Petrified wood 5x2", African basket 7.75", metal Holstein bell 4.75", animal horn...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Photo of Modern  Woodman of America Float [124532]1494 - Photo of Modern Woodman of America Float [124532]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modern Woodman of America is one of the largest fraternal organizations and was founded in Lyons, Iowa in 1883 and offered "Fraternal Insuranc...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Pinback Grab Bag with Hard Rock Cafe [164015]1495 - Pinback Grab Bag with Hard Rock Cafe [164015]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 old and new assorted mostly smaller sizes with a few Hard Rock Cafe from various cities. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m***p for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Pinup Calendars, 4 [163793]1496 - Pinup Calendars, 4 [163793]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1998 Playboy Playmate, 1985, 1987 and 1988 Liberty Jewelry & Loan, Carson City, NV. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p*******x for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Framed Pinups, 2 [160700]1497 - Framed Pinups, 2 [160700]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 framed vintage pinups. Radiant Youth by Rolf Armstrong c. 1935, frame 10x8". Lovely to Look At by K O Munson c. 1940"s, frame 10x8"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to n*******4 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Postal Shipping Tube, Early Twentieth Century [110298]1498 - Postal Shipping Tube, Early Twentieth Century [110298]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early shipping tube from sometime in the early 20th century. Tube is very stiff and thick with a slide in wood top with a rope handle. Address la
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Presidents Spoon Collection (35) [131349]1499 - Silver Plate Presidents Spoon Collection (35) [131349]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 35 silver plate spoons commemorating U.S. Presidents. Spoons measure about 6" in length and are engraved with a President's...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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