Summer Americana Auction--July 2019

Auction Details

Welcome to our Summer Sale!

The summer sale features everything good about summer collectors – mining artifacts – and all elements of western history.

Here’s some highlights!
More than a dozen ore cars!!
Great manuscript archives, including that of a Mormon family and their trials and tribulations over several decades, from Nauvoo to Salt Lake, and back to the East coast; a newly surfaced Adolph Sutro-Comstock Lode archive and documents; an amazing archive from Nevada engineer John Heizer; a scrap book from promoter Tex Rickard; early Arizona military letters; a pair of 1860’s maps showing the location of the original adobes in Los Angeles! Wow! And there’s lots more.
The western Art section is huge, with art in every category. One of my favorites is the ornately engraved presentation silver chalice from Grass Valley, a “must-have” for any mining or California collector
Antique bottles and marbles. Hundreds of lots of California and Nevada items accompanied by a marble collection. Some of my favorites (other than bottles, which are always fun and historical) are the ceramic series of cat house decanters. This rare set has been split up by region, making it even more fun. While we’ve had a few of these over the years, we’ve never seen this many different- ever!
Stocks and bonds. This is another “wow” offering from two or more collections. Some highlights: Chinese bond collection; Arizona material- Sopori (1850’s), Gold MC, Picacho (1860’s), and from California the Bear River piece that preceded the Tuolumne stock that features a killer mining vignette; and of course a huge offering of more from the famous Prag Collection
Numismatics has about a little of everything related to coins and currency. Lots of scrip, tokens, medals (make sure you make it all the way thru the catalog!), and two spectacular gold fakes of which one was unknown, and the other very well published. There’s also a great strong box to put it all in! Medal collectors, don’t miss the late July sale as well.
Speaking of gold, don’t miss the high grade ore specimens from two major collections, the Heizer collection and Pollock. Most of Heizer’s material is Nevada-Cal, while Pollock is Mostly Utah, Alaska.
With 4000 lots, you’ll have plenty of great material to look over.

Don’t forget the search box on the “Virtual Catalog” on our web site. It can help you find the things you want in a hurry. But there’s nothing like surfing through the catalog – you get to find all sorts of neat things you might never have thought about.

Full Schedule

Day 1 (Thur, July 11) Lots 1000-1776

Apparel
Jewelry
Art
Furnishings & Décor
Native Americana
General Foreign Collectibles
Sports
Entertainment Industry
Music Related
Political
Military
General Americana Part I
Advertising
Badges
Belt Buckles
Brewing & Tobacco
Circus
Fire related
Gold Rush
Licence Plates
Lock/Key
Microscope
Scale
Tools
Toys
Dolls
Misc Americana Collectibles


Day 2 (Fri, July 12) Lots 2000-2670

General Americana Part II
(Geographically Sorted)
Bottles
Brothel
Cowboy
Gaming
Saloon
Tokens
Numismatics
Weaponry
Marbles

Day 3 (Sat,July 13) Lots 3000-3855

Minerals
Mining Part I
(California-Nevada)

Day 4 (Sun, July 14) Lots 4000-4808

Mining Part I
(New Jersey-End)
Transportation
Railroadiana
Postal History
Wells Fargo & Express

Day 5 (Mon, July 15) Lots 5000-6487

Bargains & Dealer Specials
Art
Bottles
Civil War
General Americana
Mining
Native Americana
Numismatics
Railroadiana
Transportation

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Mining Lamp, Brass Extinguisher and Oil Gauge   (89133)5995 - Mining Lamp, Brass Extinguisher and Oil Gauge (89133)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass hand pump extinguisher by Pyrene 14.5", Michigan Lubricator oil gauge with cracked glass, Model A white metal lamp with cracked lens 11&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Mining Photos (9 count)   (50335)5996 - Mining Photos (9 count) (50335)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two 5" x 7" black and white photos one featuring a gold panner at Red Dog and the other is a photo, possibly from a photo, of David I Wood...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Mining Publications   (106400)5997 - Mining Publications (106400)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mines and Markets, Copper Crusader, Mining Review, Ananconda Co Trailsman, Salt Lake Mining Review, Mines and Minerals, Mining Investor, illustrated o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*****y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Mostly Mining Stocks (8)   (105500)5998 - Mostly Mining Stocks (8) (105500)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued Union Cement 1860's. I/U Gold Run Mining and Milling 1896-some toning. I/U Gold Rock Mining and Milling 1891. Gold Exploration 1899 cut...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark
MSA Carbon CO2 Testers   (87431)5999 - MSA Carbon CO2 Testers (87431)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 testers in leather carry cases with straps Date: State/Country: City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 140.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
MSA Explosives Meters (2)   (87437)6000 - MSA Explosives Meters (2) (87437)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
MSA Models 2 and 2a with leather strap Date: State/Country: City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 130.00
Sold to m*********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Northwest Mining Stock Certificates   (87318)6001 - Northwest Mining Stock Certificates (87318)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 28 stock certificates from Washington, Idaho and Montana. Trout Lake Mining; Original Butte Mining Company; Honolulu Mining Co.; Happy Day Mini
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to f***2 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Ohio Coal stock certificates   (87229)6002 - Ohio Coal stock certificates (87229)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 stock certificates and 2 bonds from Ohio coal companies: 3 shares of cancelled Enos Coal Mining Co., cert. #51 on Aug 26, 1922 issue to Frank H. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35.00 - 60.00
Sold to h***f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Oil - Mining postcards   (105110)6003 - Oil - Mining postcards (105110)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 Oil and 1 mining postcard with all in color except 3. Ezba Brooks Distilling Co., in Frankfurt. Kentucky have a limited supply of 12 year old, 90
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to z*******1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Oil and Mining Postcards   (105441)6004 - Oil and Mining Postcards (105441)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 15 mining and oil postcards with several RPC'sSalvatore Falcone Collection Date: State/Country: City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Ore and Geology Books (2)   (105083)6005 - Ore and Geology Books (2) (105083)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 hardcovers. The Nature of Ore Deposits by Beck and Weed, Exploration and Mining Geology by Peters Date: State/Country: City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to p******n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Ore Deposit Technical Education Group    (86441)6006 - Ore Deposit Technical Education Group (86441)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 hardcover ore deposit books of the West and more Date: State/Country: City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p******n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Pande Basin Gold Placer Company   (83603)6007 - Pande Basin Gold Placer Company (83603)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One trustee's certificate for Pande Basin Gold Placer Company, number 263, issued to John Elwell, printed by Edward Y. Brohaw & Bro., issue...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to w*****s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Pande Basin Gold Placer Company   (83604)6008 - Pande Basin Gold Placer Company (83604)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One Hundred capital shares of Pande Basin Gold Placer Company, number 656, dated June 29, 1898, printed by Louis Belcher issued to Maurice L. Muhleman
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to h*********d for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Petace Mining Corp   (87217)6009 - Petace Mining Corp (87217)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two shares of Petace Mining Corp stock issued to Carl A. Teel & Mrs. Marie L. Teel, signed by Lyle E. Fentach, R. sec'y and Manuel Lyan, pre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 35.00 - 60.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Pickaxe   (49073)6010 - Pickaxe (49073)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This pickaxe is engraved "North.' It is 15.5". Date: State/Country: City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15.00 - 50.00
Sold to e********h for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Plymouth Rock Mining Co. Stock   (72046)6011 - Plymouth Rock Mining Co. Stock (72046)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/E #88 Thomas Clement 30 shares. Signed by President Rich. 1879. Mine in Silver Flat mining district West of Silver City, New Mexico. Underground min
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Reynolds-Alaska Development Company stock & letter   (83651)6012 - Reynolds-Alaska Development Company stock & letter (83651)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One thousand shares of founder's common stock of the Reynolds-Alaska Development Company, number A2033 issued to Frances L. Blackford on April ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to 5******r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Rusty Cans and Other Stuff   (87347)6013 - Rusty Cans and Other Stuff (87347)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 12 rusty cans and other old mining items. Good material for an exhibit or mine display Date: State/Country: City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Saly Alaska Mines Company   (83657)6014 - Saly Alaska Mines Company (83657)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two stock certificates for Daly Alaska Mines Company, incorporated under the laws of Washington state capital stock.Daly Alaska Mines Company Gold Sea
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Silver Leaf Mining Co. Limited   (87238)6015 - Silver Leaf Mining Co. Limited (87238)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two shares of Silver Leaf Mining Co.: 1) 100 shares, cert. #9537 issue to N. C. Wainwright & Co., signed Dec 4, 1933 signed by Morris P. Bryant...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 35.00 - 60.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Solar Furnace Stock Collection (6)   (87464)6016 - Solar Furnace Stock Collection (6) (87464)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Parabolic mirrors were used to produce high temperatures for industry and even to set ships on fire in historical warfare. Albert Carter started these
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 85.00
Sold to p******1 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Standard Mines Co.   (86563)6017 - Standard Mines Co. (86563)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncancelled 1000 shares of Standard Mines Co., cert. #1083 issued to Gertrude H. Woodward on February 19, 1908, signed by Frank S. Adams, secy and Joh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35.00 - 60.00
Sold to r***6 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Stock Cert. Lampazos Silver Mines Company   (77948)6018 - Stock Cert. Lampazos Silver Mines Company (77948)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Cert, #C1155 for 100 shares, signed by President, vignette of miner working underground. 11.5" x 8.5" Date: 1918 State/Country: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Stock Certs. (30)   (63968)6019 - Stock Certs. (30) (63968)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certs.from Verde Apex Copper Company, Verde District, most are cut cancel. 9 good ones. Date: early 1900's State/Country: City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Two Oil Companies ephemera   (84629)6020 - Two Oil Companies ephemera (84629)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Prospectus from oil companies located in Calif and Colorado, both in good condition and in protective sleeves for protection. First is a booklet by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 55.00 - 70.00
Sold to d******a for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Underground Mine Respirator Collection (7)   (87338)6021 - Underground Mine Respirator Collection (7) (87338)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 underground mine respirators with some holder and spare parts Date: State/Country: City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Underground Mining Postcards   (105109)6022 - Underground Mining Postcards (105109)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 b/w and 1 color postcards of underground mining views. Postcard showing lodging room in the copper mine at Old New-Gate Prison where convicts were
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
United Eastern Mines Corp. Stock Certificates   (50021)6023 - United Eastern Mines Corp. Stock Certificates (50021)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 18 brown border certificates. Date: State/Country: City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 180.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Washington, Idaho Mining reports   (84630)6024 - Washington, Idaho Mining reports (84630)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three reports kept in protective sleeves from three different mining companies. 1. Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mining and Concentrating Co., 6 page repor
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 110.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Western Mining Stock Certificates   (86369)6025 - Western Mining Stock Certificates (86369)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four western mining stocks: 1) The Honest John Mining, Milling and Tunnel Company; South Dakota, 500 shares issued 1904, vcancelled.Vignette: f
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Western Mining Stocks (23)   (89377)6026 - Western Mining Stocks (23) (89377)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 23 mining stocks from ID, Mexico, NM, Montana. Empire Mines, Oreano Mining, Hanover Bessemer Iron and Copper, Happy Day Mining, Guelph Mining,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 110.00
Sold to f***2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Yukon Mining Company Limited   (83600)6027 - Yukon Mining Company Limited (83600)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
100 shares of stock, Ken Prag Collection. Date: State/Country: City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to w*****s for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Zuma Mining and Milling Stock Certificates   (86365)6028 - Zuma Mining and Milling Stock Certificates (86365)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sixty six stock certificates from the Zuma Mining and Milling Company dated in the 1930s. Date: State/Country: City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
American Indian Duplicates Lot   (104168)6029 - American Indian Duplicates Lot (104168)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
60 postcards containing duplicates of several. Some are rare, others early postcards and many collectible postcards that include 1904 Geronimo, Sioux
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
Details...Bookmark
American Indian Miscellaneous Collection #1   (104158)6030 - American Indian Miscellaneous Collection #1 (104158)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 200 postcards with few duplicates. More then 1/2 of the cards are unique to this lot. Grab bag with many rare photographs - eclectic mix of car
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to b*******n for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
Details...Bookmark
American Indian Miscellaneous Collection #2   (104161)6031 - American Indian Miscellaneous Collection #2 (104161)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 200 cards with some duplicates. Many of the postcards are unique to this lot. An eclectic mix of styles, dates, subjects, locations, tribes and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to b*******n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
Details...Bookmark
American Indian Miscellaneous Collection #3   (104167)6032 - American Indian Miscellaneous Collection #3 (104167)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
247 postcards with a few duplicates from American Indian Miscellaneous collection #3. One was of Frances Slocum (3/4/1773 -03/9/1847) adopted by Mia
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Blackfeet Indian, A Brief Historical Sketch of the Tribe   (84402)6033 - Blackfeet Indian, A Brief Historical Sketch of the Tribe (84402)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sketches by V.A. Mayne of Blackfeet Native Americans. Approx. 20 sketches. Bright colors. Big Face Chief, Little Plume, Jim Blood, Lazy Boy, & m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to B*********r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Josephine French Framed Photo   (89922)6034 - Josephine French Framed Photo (89922)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed photo of a Native American Woman with a dog. Brass plate "in memory of Josephine Wright French. Frame 15x12" Date: State/Country...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to h*********d for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Kickapoo Indian Dream Book   (106411)6035 - Kickapoo Indian Dream Book (106411)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kickapoo Indian Life and Scenes. Repro cover, pages 1-6 missing. Page 7 has tape repair.Geff Pollock Collection Date: State/Country: City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Native American Photos (5)   (50257)6036 - Native American Photos (5) (50257)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1950's 8" x 10" black and white photos depicting several tepees in a camping area (this photo has some light water spots), 3 photos...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to B*********r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
Details...Bookmark
The Story of the Indian by Radin   (91291)6037 - The Story of the Indian by Radin (91291)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover 371pp by Paul Radin, numerous plates, some color. Front inscription, front board separating Date: 1927 State/Country: City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Slug Facsimiles from San Francisco, CA Coin Club  $1 (19)   (73013)6038 - Slug Facsimiles from San Francisco, CA Coin Club $1 (19) (73013)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 19 6.5" x 3" California redwood dollars from San Francisco Coin Club 20-year anniversary in 1980. Date: 1980 State/Country: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Broadside for Sale of Bank Notes at Public Auction   (54799)6039 - Broadside for Sale of Bank Notes at Public Auction (54799)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8.5" x 5.5" broadside for the sale of $1,800 in bank notes at a July 9th, 1887, public auction in Blanchard, Iowa by C.G. Anderson, assign...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Penn Yan Mining Stocks (5)   (105449)6040 - Penn Yan Mining Stocks (5) (105449)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 unissued Penn Yan mining stock with US gold coin vignettes. Crisp condition. Ken Prag Collection Date: State/Country: Montana City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to f***2 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Indian Head Pennies / 2 Items.    (102157)6041 - Indian Head Pennies / 2 Items. (102157)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here are a couple of old timers. Item #1 of 2: The traditional Indian head penny ( 1874) . Average to worn condition, but the date can still be read.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15.00 - 20.00
Sold to H*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Lorraine, Theobald I., Herzog von Lothringen   (73049)6042 - Lorraine, Theobald I., Herzog von Lothringen (73049)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(1213-1220) // His wife Gertrude, only child and heir of Albert II, count of Dagsburg and Metz. Bronze, 47mm, removed hanger, Toned EF. Date: Stat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to B*********r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Kreuzer Coins (2)   (75504)6043 - Kreuzer Coins (2) (75504)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 coins. An 1861 Austria 4 Kruezer "B," and an 1851 Austria 1 Kreuzer "G." Date: State/Country: Austria City/Cou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold to H*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
Details...Bookmark
English 4 Pence   (74004)6044 - English 4 Pence (74004)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1902 English 4 Pence. Proof like. Rare. 10,000 made. Possible Maundy money. Date: 1902 State/Country: England City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15.00 - 30.00
Sold to j****2 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
Details...Bookmark