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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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Guittards Ground Chocolate Advertising4240 - Guittards Ground Chocolate Advertising
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hanging cardboard guitar shaped advertising for Guittards Ground Chocolate. 6 1/2 x 14 inches. Founded in 1868, the Guittard Chocolate Company is base
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Real Photo Postcard of Calico4241 - Real Photo Postcard of Calico
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"A ghost city of the desert" reads the caption of the bottom of this postcard. Photographed and produced by Frasher Foto. Date: Ca. 1925...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to r****3 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Chico Newspaper Articles Collection4242 - Chico Newspaper Articles Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large book of newspaper collections from Chico Semi Weekly Record, Vol XLV, Chico, Butte County, Cal., Friday, Jan. 3, 1899 to Dec. 29, 189. Has fray
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*****b for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Chino Odd Fellow Hall Assoc. Stock Certificates4243 - Chino Odd Fellow Hall Assoc. Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 certificates I/U 1899 to CJ Mason #22 2 shares, JW Turner #24 5 shares, I/C to N Rice #27 5 shares. Signed by president Newman. 4.5" x 8&quo...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Cold Spring Receipt for Taxes4244 - Cold Spring Receipt for Taxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Treasurer's Office, Town of Cold Spring $42.41. Slight foxing & staining. 8.5" x 4.5". Date: 1864 Location: Cold Spring, Califor...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to c********r.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Colfax & Grass Valley Knights of Pythias Medals and Ribbons4245 - Colfax & Grass Valley Knights of Pythias Medals and Ribbons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice trio and condition. 2x Colfax Lodge 200, 1 Grass Valley Lodge 74 Date: 1890 Location: Colfax/Grass Valley, California HWAC# 65036
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********r.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Postcard of Darwin4246 - Postcard of Darwin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great postcard shows the historic mining ghost town of Darwin. Produced by Frashers Foto. Date: Location: Darwin, California HWAC# 63559
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to m*****a for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Books about Death Valley (2)4247 - Books about Death Valley (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 hardback books: 1) Loafing Along Death Valley Trails by William Caruthers/ A Personal Narrative of People and Places, pp.184, c. 1951, 6.5" x...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********r.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Early Death Valley Postcard4248 - Early Death Valley Postcard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postmarked April, 1907. Taken by Larsen Photo out of Goldfield, NV. The postcard shows a tough group of miners with the caption "Dry Canyon, F...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to m*****a for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Death Valley Real Photo Postcard Collection4249 - Death Valley Real Photo Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 36 post cards from Death Valley. 22 of the post cards were taken by Frasher Foto, 7 were taken by Willard. 3 are modern reprints of Frasher Fot
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****a for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Donner Lake Postcards4250 - Donner Lake Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. One black and White RCPC and three color RPC's. Includes a 1920 Meyers and an Emerald Bay. Date: Location: Donner, California HWA...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to b*******n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Postcards of the Road to Donner Summit4251 - Postcards of the Road to Donner Summit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seventeen. Seven black & white RPC's and two color RPC's. Date: Location: Donner, California HWAC# 53471
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Photographs and RPCs of East Highlands, California4252 - Photographs and RPCs of East Highlands, California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19. Six real photo postcards (two mailed,1914, East Highlands cancel) and 16 black and white photographs (3.5 x 5.5"). Show people enjoy...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********r.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Rare California Towns Billheads and Letterheads (10)4253 - Rare California Towns Billheads and Letterheads (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assorted billheads and letterheads from uncommon California towns. Weaverville, Douglas City, Alturas, Bridgeville, Healdsburg, Biggs, Newman, Fort Bi
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to l*******c for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Two Geyserville, California RPC's4254 - Two Geyserville, California RPC's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different real photo postcards of "The Geysers". Fabulous contrast and two very good views. This is a nice looking pair. Used. 1909. ...
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Penny Postcard Collection4255 - Penny Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven cards from the 1870s-80s addressed to Jacob Heyman of Grass Valley, California. Several from the Anglo Californian Bank, several other c
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Grass Valley & Nevada City Billhead Collection4256 - Grass Valley & Nevada City Billhead Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty five pieces dated from 1873 through 1929. Date: Location: Grass Valley/Nevada City, California HWAC# 63271
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to l*******c for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Grass Valley & Nevada City Druggist Ephemera4257 - Grass Valley & Nevada City Druggist Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven pieces of paper from local druggists Drs. Loutzenheiser, Moulton and Manning. 1879-1915. Date: Location: Grass Valley/Nevada City, Californ
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Grass Valley & Nevada City Ephemera Collection4258 - Grass Valley & Nevada City Ephemera Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Forty seven pieces of paper from the late 1800s. Billheads and receipts, some with artistic vignettes. Date: Location: Grass Valley/Nevada City, C
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Grass Valley & Nevada City Newspaper & Printer Ephemera4259 - Grass Valley & Nevada City Newspaper & Printer Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten pieces from printers and newspapers in the Grass Valley/Nevada City area. Nevada Daily Transcript (1880), Grass Valley Daily Union (1878),
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