"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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Reproduction Historic Volume 1, Number 1 Colorado Newspapers [157398]1290 - Reproduction Historic Volume 1, Number 1 Colorado Newspapers [157398]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 incl. 4 reprints (two marked as such) of historic CO newspapers. 1) Volume 1, Number1, Rocky Mountain News. 1859. 2) Volume 1, Number1, Rocky
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Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to p********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Scientific American - Converting Desert in Sea [164793]1291 - Scientific American - Converting Desert in Sea [164793]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Converting the Sahara Desert into a Sea! French engineers plan to flood the Sahara with water from the Mediterranean! Date: 1912 Country (if not
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Scientific American - Diamond Shoals Light House [164792]1292 - Scientific American - Diamond Shoals Light House [164792]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Also 1912 journal on construction of boats to save lives at sea! Date: 1906 Country (if not USA): State: New York City: New York Provenance:
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Scientific American - Grand Canyon, A New National Park [164791]1293 - Scientific American - Grand Canyon, A New National Park [164791]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Also articles on the fifth international automobile race, Madam Currie's work, and much more! Date: 1904 Country (if not USA): State: New Y...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to S********e.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Scientific American - Santa Maria Replica! [164788]1294 - Scientific American - Santa Maria Replica! [164788]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting article on the Santa Maria and its journey across the Atlantic! Article on new lifting blocks for large ships. Date: 1892 Country (if no
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to c********g for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Scientific American - The Moon [164790]1295 - Scientific American - The Moon [164790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
And just what did the Moon look like to astronomers 118 years ago? Actually pretty much like today. See the photos from the Paris Observatory. Date:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Scientific American Issues with Exposition Articles [164331]1296 - Scientific American Issues with Exposition Articles [164331]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) January 16th. 1897 issue with front page photos and article about the Tennessee Centennial Exposition at Nashville. Other topics include:
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Scientific American with article on Diving Bell and use on California Rivers [164787]1297 - Scientific American with article on Diving Bell and use on California Rivers [164787]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The California Gold rush is on and all new devices have great interest. Paper is dated June 23, 1849. Also includes an article on gold exploration in
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Scientific American, 1892 - History of the Planet [164784]1298 - Scientific American, 1892 - History of the Planet [164784]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Carboniferous Age to Modern Civilization. Titled the Seven Ages of Our World! Date: Country (if not USA): State: New York City: New Yo
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to T******3 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Scientific American - Buggies and Cars [164795]1299 - Scientific American - Buggies and Cars [164795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early 1856 edition focuses on a rare buggy. Also an improved car wheel. 2) 1905 has a cover with a Rambler, Power White Steam Touring Car, Franklin, e
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to S********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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