Summer Americana Auction--July 2019

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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

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Dolls, 2 sister vintage dolls, bisque   (105472)1680 - Dolls, 2 sister vintage dolls, bisque (105472)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful 2 doll collection of "sisters"both have light brown hair & with pink bonnets. They both have black shoes but the smallest do...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Old Female Doll   (80839)1681 - Old Female Doll (80839)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
18" tall female doll with articulating arms and legs. Missing 2 fingers. Nightgown, undergarment and head cover. Date: State/Country: City...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 140.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Vintage Doll Heads and Doll in Dress   (58854)1682 - Vintage Doll Heads and Doll in Dress (58854)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Two identical vintage doll heads, c. 1860's, possibly Alt, Beck & Gottschalk who made bisque and china shoulder head dolls for companies ...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Trunk / Steamer Wardrobe / " Weary Wardrola"   (106257)1683 - Trunk / Steamer Wardrobe / " Weary Wardrola" (106257)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a really nice item. It is an old time " Steamer Trunk". It was made by the Weary Trunk Company, that was started by George H Weary...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Steamer Trunk / Pre -1900 / J.L. Milton   (106256)1684 - Steamer Trunk / Pre -1900 / J.L. Milton (106256)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a really interesting piece of history. It is an antique steamer trunk . There is a label inside that reads: Beauty And Strength / Motif: Male
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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People on Postcards Collection   (105423)1685 - People on Postcards Collection (105423)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 150 people postcards, many posing, many RPC's. 1913 Wilson's School class photo, approx 5x7"Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: ...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
 
 
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2 Large Metal Ice Tongs   (51038)1686 - 2 Large Metal Ice Tongs (51038)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
31" tall metal ice tongs with a 5" metal loop on the top. Probably used with a hoisting chain. 33" tall metal ice tongs used manuall...
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Actor and Actress Mounted Photos, NY Theatre Related   (89335)1687 - Actor and Actress Mounted Photos, NY Theatre Related (89335)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 27 5.5x4" mounted photos of actress' and actors related to NY theatres of the era. Many shot by Mora, NYC. Maggie Mitchell, Toriani,...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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Advertising Pinups Postcards   (105312)1688 - Advertising Pinups Postcards (105312)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 50 postcards, includes: "It's a Woman's World" "When a Man is Born: How is the Mother??" When he Marries: "...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Advertising Postcards   (104971)1689 - Advertising Postcards (104971)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 100 advertising postcards-Hershey Chocolate, Westinghouse, Tupperware, Amway and more.Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: State/Country: Ci
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Airline Postcards   (105314)1690 - Airline Postcards (105314)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pictorial Travel Guide to D.C., Baltimore & Ohio Railroad; Braniff Airways Schedule; Airline Business card sized calendar; Japan (1955), United ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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American Floor Surfacing Machine Co Broadside    (89100)1691 - American Floor Surfacing Machine Co Broadside (89100)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
24x19" 4 page broadside with machine image. Crease tears. 3 other company related ephemera Date: State/Country: City/County:
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 85.00 - 140.00
 
 
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American History Miscellaneous Collection   (104169)1692 - American History Miscellaneous Collection (104169)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
75 American History Miscellaneous Postcard Collection with some duplicates. Some of the older postcards illustrate American History with 1st intera
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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American Postcards - Scenic Views   (104163)1693 - American Postcards - Scenic Views (104163)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
51 postcards with scenic views such as the Portal of Mission San Jose in San Antonio, Texas built in 1718, Open pit copper mine in Santa Rita, New Mex
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Antique Law Library   (64456)1694 - Antique Law Library (64456)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique law library contains 30 volumes, circa 1870's. Perry on Trusts, second edition, two volumes 1874. Criminal Defenses, Lawson, 1886, volum...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 450.00
Sold to d******0 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Archive of Americana / 15 pieces   (105048)1695 - Archive of Americana / 15 pieces (105048)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection , of this and that. 1933 seasons greetings card , showing the Golden gate bridge. A Lake Superior cave, with underground water ( 194
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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ASARCO Safety Bulletins (3) and Daniel Jackling Book   (86465)1696 - ASARCO Safety Bulletins (3) and Daniel Jackling Book (86465)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 ASARCO Safety Bulletins 1916-17, hardcover Daniel Cowan Jackling 1954 Rotunda book with foldout Jackling photo. Geff Pollock Collection Date: Sta
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Barber Pole   (106020)1697 - Barber Pole (106020)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red, blue & cream color distressed barber's pole. Age unknown. Has new globe on top in working order. Approx. 42" tall. Date: State...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Bridge Postcard Collection   (105355)1698 - Bridge Postcard Collection (105355)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 300 US and foreign bridge postcards with RPC's. Sevilla, Cleveland, Montreal, NYC, Portland and many moreSalvatore Falcone Collection Da...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to k********v for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Broadside "From the Cradle to the Grave"   (85814)1699 - Broadside "From the Cradle to the Grave" (85814)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Broadside of President James A. Garfield. Framed 23" x 27". This broadside begins with his birthplace, has many depictions of his life, hi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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