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The "Mint State" Americana & Numismatics Auction (2025 May)

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Auction Details

Day 1, May 2nd, 2025 (Lots 1000-1558)

Bottles feat. Polak Collection (Lots 1000-1108)
General Americana (1109-1494)
Geo. Sort feat. John Muir & Rare Nevada Documents
Maps & Books
Gaming
General Store & Furnishings
Misc. Categories
Stocks & Bonds (1495-1558)

Day 2, May 3rd, 2025 (Lots 2000-2542)

Native Americana (Lots 2000-2064)
Cowboy (2065-2090)
Militaria, Weaponry, & Political (2091-2187)
Minerals (2188-2319)
Minerals & Fossils
Gold Specimens
Mining (2320-2460)
Assay
Ephemera & Artifacts
Art (2461-2542)

Day 3, May 4th, 2025 (Lots 3000-3542)

Transportation (Lots 3000-3118)
Auto feat. Car Vase Collection
Aviation
Railroadiana, Stage, & Steamship
Vintage Toys (3119-3259)
Numismatics feat. Fred Weinberg Collection (3260-3542)
Currency
US Mint
Ephemera
Ingots & Bullion
Coins
Medals
Tokens

TIMED-ONLY

Day 4, May 5th, 2025 (Lots 4000-4779)

Minerals & Mining (Lots 4000-4087)
Bottles feat. Polak Collection (4088-4227)
General Americana (4228-4508)
Numismatics (4509-4779)

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Mining Map of Grass Valley/Nevada City 1884 [189782]2374 - Mining Map of Grass Valley/Nevada City 1884 [189782]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reproduction of a map of the vicinity of Grass Valley & Nevada City, Nevada Co., California, showing location of Mining Claims, etc., by W.F. En...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to D*****h for 106.25
 
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Argonaut Mine Cross-section, 1913 [195014]2375 - Argonaut Mine Cross-section, 1913 [195014]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A colored illustration on linen depicting a cross-section of the Argonaut Shaft in Jackson, California, dated 1913. Signed very lightly at bottom righ
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to f********a.. for 87.50
 
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Kennedy Mining & Milling "Cash Account", 1913, 4pp [196906]2375a - Kennedy Mining & Milling "Cash Account", 1913, 4pp [196906]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kennedy Mining & Milling "Cash Account", 1913, 4pp Legal size, 2pp folded. Contains the names, dates and pay rates for miners and w...
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Los Angeles Miner's Handbook, 1932 [194361]2376 - Los Angeles Miner's Handbook, 1932 [194361]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A copy of 'Mining Directory/Catalog and Engineers Handbook: Los Angeles County', published in 1932 by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. I...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********y for 106.25
 
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Vernon, Mono County Ghost Town, Mining Paycheck [195447]2377 - Vernon, Mono County Ghost Town, Mining Paycheck [195447]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exceptionally rare. Mono Lake adjacent mining camp. Detroit Copper Mining Company (lower left). Dateline Vernon, Mono Co., Cal., Nov. 25th, 1882. Issu
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********e for 100.00
 
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Framed Mining Sketches and Photos Nevada County (7) [195296]2378 - Framed Mining Sketches and Photos Nevada County (7) [195296]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed sketches and photos showing a miner's life Nevada County, California. Frames measure from 12"x 14" down to 8"x 10". ...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Mining Ditch Construction in Nevada County Framed Photograph [195322]2379 - Mining Ditch Construction in Nevada County Framed Photograph [195322]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare view. On the right, eight miners are constructing a ditch which will be used to divert water for hydraulic mining and mill operation. On the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********y for 125.00
 
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Nevada County and Placer County Mining Photograph Trio [195327]2380 - Nevada County and Placer County Mining Photograph Trio [195327]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different showing miners. 1) Mounted photograph labelled "Mining Blue Canyon, Cal" on bottom in pencil. Shows 25 or so miners on ...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Two Nevada County Hydraulic Mining Photographs [195323]2381 - Two Nevada County Hydraulic Mining Photographs [195323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. Rare. 1) Monitor shooting a stream of water across a large ditch. Mine structures/cabins in the background. Note on back says &q...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6*****H for 406.25
 
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Nevada County Mining Photograph, Probable Reproduction [196550]2382 - Nevada County Mining Photograph, Probable Reproduction [196550]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A framed antique photograph, likely a reproduction, depicting an unidentified mine in Nevada County on a hill slope. The location and photographer are
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Mining Equipment Manufacturer & Dealer Ads (4) [195614]2383 - Mining Equipment Manufacturer & Dealer Ads (4) [195614]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Advertising and other ephemera for dealers and manufacturers of mining equipment. It includes Woodbury Concentrator, Orenstein-Arthur Koppel Company,
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to S****2 for 62.50
 
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Ore Car & Machine Sign Plates (2) [194501]2384 - Ore Car & Machine Sign Plates (2) [194501]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two nameplates with mining connection. First, a 4" diameter Truax Brand ore car brass shield from Stockton, Ca.. Included is a nameplate for J...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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South Eureka Mine Hoist Bell Chart [194903]2385 - South Eureka Mine Hoist Bell Chart [194903]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 16"x 24" matted and framed reproduction of a bell hoist signal chart from the South Eureka Mine in Sutter Creek, California. It...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to m********y for 125.00
 
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Gold Ridge Mining Co. Ore Bag [195605]2386 - Gold Ridge Mining Co. Ore Bag [195605]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canvas bag measures 13"x 21" and is stenciled Gold Ridge Mining Co. Research found a Gold Ridge Mine in Twain Harte, Tuolumne County, Cali...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********r.. for 50.00
 
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Californian Newspaper, March 15, 1848 "Gold" [194420]2387 - Californian Newspaper, March 15, 1848 "Gold" [194420]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an interesting piece that came from an old collection in the California Mother Lode region. It is currently retained in its original "p...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*****n for 93.75
 
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Semi-Weekly Tribune N.Y. 1852 w/ Gold Rush Content [195176]2388 - Semi-Weekly Tribune N.Y. 1852 w/ Gold Rush Content [195176]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Paper covers latest shipment of gold and mines. Oregon mine on pg. 1 along with Calif gold mines. In protective cover and very good condition. Ne
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Boston Museum Newspapers 1849 Cal Gold Rush [195510]2389 - Boston Museum Newspapers 1849 Cal Gold Rush [195510]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six editions of the Boston Museum newspaper reporting on the California Gold Rush. The issues are: Saturday June 23; Saturday July 14; August 18; Augu
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to v********s for 250.00
 
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Boston Museum Newspapers 1849/50 Cal Gold Rush [195515]2390 - Boston Museum Newspapers 1849/50 Cal Gold Rush [195515]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pile of issued of the Boston Museum newspaper from 1849 and 1850 with thrilling news of the California Gold Rush that changed the world. Post it note
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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California Mining Graphics, 5 [195431]2391 - California Mining Graphics, 5 [195431]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early California Mining repro by Dogge, 12.75 x 9.5". Hydraulic Mining in California woodcut 7x10". Hites Cove Mine woodcut, 1883 8.25x16&...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d****z for 50.00
 
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California Gold Ephemera (4) [196643]2392 - California Gold Ephemera (4) [196643]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four items concerning the California Gold Rush of 1849: 1) National Intelligencer, Washington D. C., May 5, 1849. A letter from Mr. T. McClellen expla
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to m********y for 93.75
 
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