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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Fitzgerald's Club, Reno, NV Painting   (58851)2420 - Fitzgerald's Club, Reno, NV Painting (58851)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This painting/drawing on black paper is a night scene in front of the casino with the neon signs putting light onto the people. This piece is somewhat
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Harold's Club Pinup Poster Calenders, 1954, 1956   (78476)2421 - Harold's Club Pinup Poster Calenders, 1954, 1956 (78476)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two calendars, 10.75 x 15.5", both near mint from the famous Harold's Club. The first is unarguably the Number One Nevada Calendar, with th...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to k****g for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Harrah's Del Rio Dice, 57 Pairs   (105149)2422 - Harrah's Del Rio Dice, 57 Pairs (105149)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
57 red pairs of dice from Harrah's Del Rio Date: State/Country: Nevada City/County:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Nevada Casino Glasses and Ashtrays   (106556)2423 - Nevada Casino Glasses and Ashtrays (106556)
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19 small glasses from Lake Tahoe and Reno. Harolds Club, Nevada Club, Cloud's etc. 4 opened decks Nevada Club cards. 3 ashtrays. Date: State/...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Nevada Postcards   (105343)2424 - Nevada Postcards (105343)
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Approx 40 Nevada postcards, mostly Reno-gaming, Truckee River and more. Chromolitho and modernSalvatore Falcone Collection Date: State/Country: Ne
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to D*****6 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Utah Promo Booklets (2)   (86461)2425 - Utah Promo Booklets (2) (86461)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 illustrated booklets. Utah a Peep into a Mountain Walled Treasury of the Gods-front cover poor condition and rear cover missing. Souvenir of Utah an
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 325.00
 
 
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Utah Travel Pamphlets (3)   (86460)2426 - Utah Travel Pamphlets (3) (86460)
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Salt Lake Tabernacle and World Famed Organ, Utah Its People Resources Attractions and Institutions-cover fair condition, 1926 Mineral Wealth of UtahGe
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Caesars World, Inc. Stock Certificates   (104258)2427 - Caesars World, Inc. Stock Certificates (104258)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two stocks issued in 1981 and 1982. Both punch cancelled. Blue border, vignette of allegorical caped woman next to a globe. ABN. 8 x 12"...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Gaming Tokens   (106516)2428 - Gaming Tokens (106516)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: 1) Spiel Marke fashioned after a $20 gold piece; 2) 1966 Playboy Club London gaming token, "To Be Used Only For Gaming At The Play...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to q******s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Acme, National Brewing Co., Beer Barrel   (21829)2429 - Acme, National Brewing Co., Beer Barrel (21829)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pre-Prohibition. 18.5" diameter. 28" high. Top of the barrel has engravings "S.F. Cal." and "Acme." Side is engraved i...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Acme Breweries Beer Barrel   (106506)2430 - Acme Breweries Beer Barrel (106506)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small Acme Breweries TA of San Francisco wood beer barrel. 19x16". Some staves have .25" gaps,bottom metal band missing. Nice dark brown p...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Happy Birthday Redwood Plaque, Alma, CA   (105648)2431 - Happy Birthday Redwood Plaque, Alma, CA (105648)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Redwood Happy Birthday souvenir plaque from Chateau Boussy, inscribed on bottom 1941. In original pictorial mailing envelope. 4x6"Salvatore Fal...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********r.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Vintage California Wine Label Collection    (105647)2432 - Vintage California Wine Label Collection (105647)
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100 or more California front and rear wine labels c. 1970's-1980. Many from jugs, some fifths. Gallo, Robert Mondavi, Franciscan, Inglenook and ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to h*********d for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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McGill Club Calendars   (87154)2433 - McGill Club Calendars (87154)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 30 unused wall calendars from McGilll Club, NV Date: 2008-10 State/Country: Nevada City/County: McGill
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Bass Ale Saloon Mirror   (106019)2434 - Bass Ale Saloon Mirror (106019)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Saloon Mirror advertising Bass Ale. With frame is 35" x 29". Mirror is in good condition. The frame has some scuffing on the wood....
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Brown Spitton   (87430)2435 - Brown Spitton (87430)
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Brown spittoon, 4.5x8.25". Side drain hole has .5" chip Date: State/Country: City/County:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Pacifico Mirrored Bar Sign   (56628)2436 - Pacifico Mirrored Bar Sign (56628)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pacifico mirrored bar sign. Piece is contemporary and measures 21"x 17" and has a wood frame. There are are a few nicks, but overall, in n...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 45.00
Sold to j******6 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Red Bell Brewing Co.   (106305)2437 - Red Bell Brewing Co. (106305)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued stock specimen from Red Bell Brewing Co. Incorp. Under Laws of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Stock in nice condition stock with lovely col
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Spittoons (3)   (106551)2438 - Spittoons (3) (106551)
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3 Spittoons: 10" brass Pony Express Chewing Tobacco, 4.25" earthenware, 10.5" brass All Famous 5c Cigars-heavy patina. Date: State...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****3 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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The Mixer and Server (12) & Catering Industry Employee Journals (3)   (86459)2439 - The Mixer and Server (12) & Catering Industry Employee Journals (3) (86459)
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The Mixer and Server 1929, Catering Industry Employee Journal 1929. Bound Sego Recipes by Good HousekeepingGeff Pollock Collection Date: 1929 State/
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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