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Treasures from Pacific Shores: Numismatics, Mining, & Americana

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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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Glimpses Along the Canadian Pacific Railway3119 - Glimpses Along the Canadian Pacific Railway
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 photos in case of landscapes and waterscapes along the Canadian Pacific Railway. 10.25" x 12.25". Date: Location: zCanada HWAC# 5...
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Sold to 1*******s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Venezuela Railroad Bonds3120 - Venezuela Railroad Bonds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two bonds issued by the Venezuela Central Railway Company, Limited. 12 x 18 inches, with dividend coupons. Date: 1910 Location: Venezuela, z
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3-D Railroad Art3121 - 3-D Railroad Art
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive three dimensional railroad art. This is a three dimensional depiction of railroad engine 4029 coming out of a tunnel. 25" tall...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to c********r.. for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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CPRR Engine Light Box3122 - CPRR Engine Light Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large mostly original engine light box reportedly from the CPRR. Restored black finish, replaced reflective curved surface inside, no lighting mechani
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to c********r.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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2 Generations of Osnabruck Railroad Lamps3123 - 2 Generations of Osnabruck Railroad Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
German. Brass reflectors. Carry handles, 10.5". One has lettering on the top, one does not. Date: Location: HWAC# 63710
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to u********y.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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3 NOS Premier Railroad Lamps3124 - 3 NOS Premier Railroad Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great NOS condition. white metal, 10" with handles, 5" reflectors. Nice trio of clean lamps. Date: Location: HWAC# 63757
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********t.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Dewar Railroad Lamps (2)3125 - Dewar Railroad Lamps (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dewar with ITP base and Dew-R-Lite. 10" Date: Location: HWAC# 63733
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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German Railroad Lamps (2)3126 - German Railroad Lamps (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Square, Osnabruck with carry handle and spare lamp assembly. Nice condition. 10.5". Date: Location: HWAC# 63709
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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German Railroad Lamps (2)3127 - German Railroad Lamps (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Square Osnaburuks. One has a corner glass break and missing back handle, the other is nice condition with top paint flake off. Internal lamps the same
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
Sold to g*****9 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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2 More German Railroad Lamps3128 - 2 More German Railroad Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Square Osnabruck with carry handles. One with brass reflector, one missing reflector and has paint wear. 10.5" Date: Location: HWAC# 63712
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*****9 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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National Carbide Railroad Lamp3129 - National Carbide Railroad Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Impressive Railroad lamp with National Carbide Lantern plaque on front. Brass. 11.5" Date: Location: HWAC# 63746
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Northern Pacific RR National Carbide Railroad Hand Lantern3130 - Northern Pacific RR National Carbide Railroad Hand Lantern
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12.5" tall, 5.5" reflector. Handle stamped N. P. R. With wire and grip handles. Date: Location: HWAC# 63750
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Oxwald Railroad Carbide Lamps (2)3131 - Oxwald Railroad Carbide Lamps (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 10 carbide lamps, one with a red base. Date: Location: HWAC# 63747
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********i.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ten Volumes of The Western Railroader Plus One Extra3132 - Ten Volumes of The Western Railroader Plus One Extra
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Ten issues of The Western Railroader: Issues # 136, 164, 209 (x2), 211, 215, 239, 269, 281, and 478, published 1951-1980. Articles on Neva
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Western Railroad Books (4)3133 - Western Railroad Books (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 hardcovers. Pacific Slope Railroads by Abdill1. 959 181pp, Henry Huntington and the Pacific Electric by Crump, 112pp. California Railroads by Fickew
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN3134 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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LOT WITHDRAWN3135 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 18813136 - Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1881
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Henry Poor. 907pp. Date: Location: HWAC# 53622
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 18833137 - Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1883
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Henry Poor, cover and spine are detaching. 1055pp. Date: Location: HWAC# 53621
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 18843138 - Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1884
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Henry Poor. Spine is broken. Date: Location: HWAC# 52212
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*********t for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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