"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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Mining Related Covers, 8 [162206]2080 - Mining Related Covers, 8 [162206]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 Nevada County mining related covers, 2 are pictorial. Includes Empire Mine, Pioneer Reduction and more, c. 1899-1907. Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Nevada County, CA Mining Ephemera [162205]2081 - Nevada County, CA Mining Ephemera [162205]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 40 pieces related to Nevada County mining. Includes many proof of labor on claims c. 1920's-30's, assignment of lease Red Do...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Nevada County Mining Documents [161825]2082 - Nevada County Mining Documents [161825]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five documents concerning Nevada County mining: 1) Final or Completed Certificate and Notice of Location of the Bonanza Quartz Mine, recorded July 1,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Pacific Coast Gold Mines Corporation Correspondence [23909]2083 - Pacific Coast Gold Mines Corporation Correspondence [23909]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various letters from Pacific Coast Gold Mines to Angels Iron Works regarding equipment. Company owned mines at Quartz, south of Jamestown in Tuolumne
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 90.00
 
 
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California Mine Claim & Surveying Documents [155558]2084 - California Mine Claim & Surveying Documents [155558]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 unused California mining and surveying forms. All mention California, with a few being as specific as naming an area such as Mount Diablo. D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j******g for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Vintage Mining Convention Photograph [139324]2085 - Vintage Mining Convention Photograph [139324]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Formal banquet room photograph with palm frond decorations indicating a California location. Possibly the 1899 miners' convention. 12 x 10 inche...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to m****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Bassick Mine Imprinted RN Check Hoard [164232]2086 - Bassick Mine Imprinted RN Check Hoard [164232]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About a 1" thick stack of c. 1900 Bassick Gold Mine, Querida imprinted RN checks. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Quer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t******2 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Orpha May Mine Ore Shipment Record [90308]2087 - Orpha May Mine Ore Shipment Record [90308]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
High grade ore shipment record. Bottom tears and stains Date: 1900 Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Victor Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Idaho Gold & Copper Mines Legal Papers, 5 [165019]2088 - Idaho Gold & Copper Mines Legal Papers, 5 [165019]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Articles of Incorporation, Coeur d'Alene and Montana Copper Mining 1907. Annual reports Dannemora? Gold and Copper Mining, Wallace, Idaho 1903, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lubec Silver Mining Co. of Maine Stock Letters [113476]2089 - Lubec Silver Mining Co. of Maine Stock Letters [113476]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2: Printed copies of a letter dateline New York, July 27th, 1878. States that the holder of mortgage bond No. 22 and No. 23 is entitled to 500
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Maryland Gold Quartz  Mining Co [128008]2090 - Maryland Gold Quartz Mining Co [128008]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten pages of minutes of the 12th annual meeting outlining officers duties, expenditure reports, 1889, bills 1889, receipts, annual reports. . All
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Pennsylvania Mine Checks, Michigan, 1860s, Sam Hill [155717]2091 - Pennsylvania Mine Checks, Michigan, 1860s, Sam Hill [155717]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. Twelve are for the Pennsylvania Mine. One is for the Delaware Mine. All are signed by Sam W. Hill as agent, who is known as one of the poss
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 320.00 - 600.00
Sold to Y********1 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Butte, MT Mining Photos. [50269]2092 - Butte, MT Mining Photos. [50269]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ranging in size from 11.25" x 9" to 11.75" to 16.25". Black and white and 1 color photos of Butte mining headframes. One of th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 250.00
Sold to w**********e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Yellowstone Mining Co. Order Letters, 2 [146253]2093 - Yellowstone Mining Co. Order Letters, 2 [146253]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1892 letter from Castle Mining to AM Holter Hardware regarding a pump, creased. 1891 letter to AM Holter Hardware regarding a safety(sic) valve. This
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Helena & Victor Mining Ephemera [140421]2094 - Helena & Victor Mining Ephemera [140421]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A time book and correspondence from the Helena & Victor Mining Company of Helena, Montana, from the 1880's. Please see photos for more detai...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
 
 
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JT Gove Assayer Receipts, 2 [162199]2095 - JT Gove Assayer Receipts, 2 [162199]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 rare JT Gove, Utah Assay Office, Helena, Montana billheads for 1888 assay receipts of gold and silver. Assays for EJ Carter. We have never offere
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 0***8 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Stem-Winder MC Documents, 5 [146255]2096 - Stem-Winder MC Documents, 5 [146255]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1918 minutes of board of directors meeting. Trial balance sheets 1917-2/28, 3/31, 4/30, 5/31. Preliminary prospectus of Rocky Mountain Consolidating
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Virginia City, MT Assay Certificates, 2 [162215]2097 - Virginia City, MT Assay Certificates, 2 [162215]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Virginia City, MT 1892 assay certificates for gold and silver. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Virginia City Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Anaconda Company Letters [50330]2098 - Anaconda Company Letters [50330]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 19 letters from Anaconda regrading visits, drill hole maps and awards nominations. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Anaconda Mine Letters, varied [50327]2099 - Anaconda Mine Letters, varied [50327]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Anaconda Copper Mining Company, Colville WA, 5 page letter regarding drill holes and copper samples c 1953. 3 x c. 1960's letters from Anaconda...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 140.00
 
 
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