Treasures from Pacific Shores: Numismatics, Mining, & Americana

Auction Details

Welcome to our June 2018 sale!

This 5-day auction has nearly 3,600 lots covering many categories including: Numismatics, Mining, Minerals, General Americana, Railroad, Tokens, Antique Bottles, Gaming, Firearms & Weaponry, Wells Fargo & Express, and much more!

Highlights include:

NUMISMATICS
*The Hawaii Numismatic Collection: rare early Hawaiian coins, medals, and currency.

*A large coin and medal section featuring gold, platinum, and silver coins and medals from around the world. Morgan dollars, peace dollars, St. Gaudens, pennies, nickels, dimes, and more! Rarities & high-grade specimens plus large groups and sets.

*Ingots and bullion bars.

*Numismatic collectibles and ephemera.

TOKENS
*Our second large offering of tokens from the R.B. Worthington Texas Token Collection

MINING & MINERALS

*Aurora, Nevada ore specimens from the famous Gottschalk Collection plus the fabulous Con-Virginia/Dayton Cons. Comstock Ore Collection.

*Museum-quality mineral specimens from around the world.

*Mining lamps and hard goods plus stock certificates feat. Arizona, California, & Nevada

*The Prag Canadian Mining Collection

RAILROAD
*A new offering of railroad and steamer passes from the Potter Collection and others.

BOTTLES
*A pictorial Owl Pharmacy Co. bottle from Seven Troughs, Nevada, one of the all-time great Western mining camp pictorials! One of a large group of great Nevada medicine bottles in this sale. Plus an Excelsior Soda & Mineral Water bottle and other great California & Gold Rush bottles.

GENERAL AMERICANA
*Two different Wurlitzers, a Mason player piano, National cash registers, and a great group of ephemera from the Potter Collection, Prag Collection, and others!

*Finally, a large Bargain/Dealer Section featuring both entry-level collectibles and large dealer lots ideal for resale. Our philosophy for this section is to help beginning collectors start their collections and to restock dealer inventories, therefore helping grow the collecting community as a whole.

FULL AUCTION SCHEDULE

Day 1 (Lots 1000-1718)
Numismatics (1000-1614)
Currency & Scrip (1000-1042)
Gold Coins (1043-1150)
Platinum Coins (1151-1160)
General Coins feat. Hawaii Collection (1161-1418)
Medals (1419-1537)
Ingots (1538-1551)
Numismatic Ephemera (1552-1614)
Gaming (1615-1644)
World’s Fair & Expositions (1645-1667)
Wells Fargo & Express (1668-1718)

Day 2 (2000-2690)
Minerals (2000-2158)
Mining (2159-2690)
Lamps, Candlesticks, & Other Hard Goods (2159-2222)
Assay (2223-2239)
Ephemera (Geographic Sort) (2240-2690)

Day 3 (3000-3704)
Railroadiana (3000-3150)
Railroad Passes (3000-3019)
Steamer Passes (3020-3045)
Ephemera incl. Lamps (Geographic Sort) (3046-3150)
Bottles (3151-3268)
Medicines (3151-3218)
Soda (3219-3250)
Whiskey & Misc. (3251-3268)
Tokens feat. Part II of the Texas Collection (3269-3512)
Political & Presidential (3513-3544)
Civil War & Military (3545-3626)
Firearms & Weaponry (3627-3704)
Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, Etc. (3627-3639)
Swords & Knives (3640-3661)
Ammunition (3662-3689)
Ephemera (3690-3704)

Day 4 (4000-4726)
General Americana
Assorted incl. Furniture, Hard Goods, Hats, Misc. Ephemera, Books (4000-4149)
Ephemera (Geographic Sort) (4150-4726)

Day 5 (5000-5712)
Native Americana (5000-5101)
Art (5000-5007)
Baskets (5008-5026)
Jewelry (5027-5064)
Points & Tools (5065-5072)
Ephemera (5073-5101)
Cowboy (5102-5136)
Philatelic (5137-5210)
Postal History (5137-5183)
Stamps & Revenue (5184-5210)
Art (5211-5247)
Antique Lamps (5248-5262)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (5263-5713)
General Americana
Mining
Railroad
Numismatics & Tokens

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...
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Alaska Steamship Company Annual Passes: 1925 & 19263020 - Alaska Steamship Company Annual Passes: 1925 & 1926
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. No. 388 issued for 1925 and No. 226 issued for 1926. Both to W.R. Scott, president of Southern Pacific Lines. Reverse states that the pass i
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Two Los Angeles Steamship Co. Annual Passes3021 - Two Los Angeles Steamship Co. Annual Passes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Issued 1925 and 1927, both to L.E. Hartzell & Wife, chief clerk for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway. Printed signature ...
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Portland Steam Packet Co. Steamer Pass, 1885, to T.C. Power3022 - Portland Steam Packet Co. Steamer Pass, 1885, to T.C. Power
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 449, issued for the year 1885 to T.C. Power, president of the Fort Benton Transportation Company. Power was a Montana Indian and military trader w
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Androscoggin Lakes Transportation Co. Steamer Passes3023 - Androscoggin Lakes Transportation Co. Steamer Passes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Issued 1890 and 1891 to F.F. Bentley of the Syracuse & Baldwinsville Railroad. Both passes have the printed signature of general mange...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*********t for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Boston & Bangor Steamship Co. Annual Pass, 18893024 - Boston & Bangor Steamship Co. Annual Pass, 1889
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass No. 419 issued for 1889 to J.D. Amos, accountant for the Pacific Coast Railway Company. Printed signature of general manager William Hill. Print
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
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International Steamship Co. Annual Pass, 18923025 - International Steamship Co. Annual Pass, 1892
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 33, issued for the year 1892 to Louis Hasbrouck. Printed signature of manager J.B. Coyle. Printed on blue cardstock with paddle steamship vignette
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
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Sanford's Steamers 1873 Steamer Pass3026 - Sanford's Steamers 1873 Steamer Pass
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Independent Line! Red, gold and white seal in the middle. Signed by Loomis Taylor. We could find little information on this independent line of steame
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to k*******2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co. Annual Pass, 19073027 - Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co. Annual Pass, 1907
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shipping line that operated on the Great Lakes. This pass is No. 740, issued for the year 1907 to T.J. Burns, Jr., traveling purchase agent for C.P.A.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 2****1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation Co. Annual Pass, 18843028 - Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation Co. Annual Pass, 1884
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive pass No 3067 issued for 1884 to L. Hasboruck, counsel for the O&LC Railroad. Signed by the general manager (Carter?). For the st...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r******8 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Goodrich Transportation Co. Steamer Passes: 1903, 1904, 19063029 - Goodrich Transportation Co. Steamer Passes: 1903, 1904, 1906
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different issued 1903, 1904 and 1906. Three different colors. All have printed signature of president AW Goodrich. All 3 counter-signed. Som
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 2****1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Lake Keuka Navigation Co. Annual Pass, 18903030 - Lake Keuka Navigation Co. Annual Pass, 1890
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 393, issued to F.F. Bentley, supt. of S&B.R.R. for the year 1890. Signed by general superintendent William Eastman. Very attractive pass wit...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to r******8 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Citizens' Steamboat Co. Annual Pass, 18863031 - Citizens' Steamboat Co. Annual Pass, 1886
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued for the year 1886 to Louis Hasbrouck, counsel for the O&L Railroad. Signed by the vice-president GW Horton. Printed on grey/green cardsto...
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Sold to j*********t for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Three Mallory Steamship Co. Annual Passes3032 - Three Mallory Steamship Co. Annual Passes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Best is a pictorial 1886 pass. Good for passage between New York and Galveston, Tex., Port Royal, S.C., Brunswick, GA, Fernandina, FL, an
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Lake Canadarago Line Annual Steamer Pass, 18923033 - Lake Canadarago Line Annual Steamer Pass, 1892
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous! No. 92, issued for 1892 to Louis Hasbrouck, counselor for Central Vermont Railroad. Printed signature of president George Sweet. Printed on
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Sold to d******H for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Adirondack Steamboat Co. Annual Pass, 18863034 - Adirondack Steamboat Co. Annual Pass, 1886
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous! Reverse states it is good for travel over the following lines: Fulton Chain of Lakes, Old Forge, NY; and on Lake Canadarago, Richfield Spri
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*********t for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Clyde Steamship Company Annual Passes (2)3035 - Clyde Steamship Company Annual Passes (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. "Coastwise Lines." Issued in 1924 and 1926, both to W.R. Scott, president of Southern Pacific Company.Both are signed by the pre...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
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Day Line of Steamers on the Hudson River Annual Pass, 18873036 - Day Line of Steamers on the Hudson River Annual Pass, 1887
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued for 1887 to Louis Kasbrouck, counsel for C.&L.C.R.R. Signed by general manager Van Santvoord. Printed on light green cardstock with minor...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r******8 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Hudson River Day Line Annual Pass, 19243037 - Hudson River Day Line Annual Pass, 1924
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Attractive pictorial pass No. 735, issued for 1924 to D.C. Douglas, VP and general manager of Maine Central Railroad Company. Signed by the president
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
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People's Line of Steamers Annual Pass, 18903038 - People's Line of Steamers Annual Pass, 1890
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Service between New York and Albany (printed on reverse). Green cardstock with ornate logo and vignette of steamer "Drew." Issued to Louis...
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Two Lake Ontario & Bay of Quinte Steamboat Co. Passes3038a - Two Lake Ontario & Bay of Quinte Steamboat Co. Passes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two different. 1) Beautiful pictorial pass issued in 1891 to Louis Hasbrouck. Full black and gray vignette of steamboat moving past lighthouse.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*********t for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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