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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The Gumps in Radio Land Book4120 - The Gumps in Radio Land Book
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare softcover little book. Illustrated adventures of Andy Gump. 95pp. Date: 1937 Location: HWAC# 73031
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The Old Santa Fe Trail (Book)4121 - The Old Santa Fe Trail (Book)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Old Santa Fe Trail by Colonel Henry Inman, 1897, hardback book with illustrations, pp.498. Slight wear on corners of book. Preface written by Hono
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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The Pony Express/A Photographic Essay (Book)4122 - The Pony Express/A Photographic Essay (Book)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pony Express Museum, A Photographic Essay by Greg Martin. Dedicated to William Parker Lyon the greatest Western collector of them all. Beautiful book
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Through the Southwest, Along the Santa Fe Booklet4123 - Through the Southwest, Along the Santa Fe Booklet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Softcover booklet. B/W Western images Approx 40pp. Covers have edge wear. Date: Location: HWAC# 64336
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*****3 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Tiffany & Gaylord. Express & Exhibition Plates by Seibert4124 - Tiffany & Gaylord. Express & Exhibition Plates by Seibert
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hard cover, very rare 90pp. Loaded with fakes. Date: 1950 Location: HWAC# 69079
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Pioneer Jews, A New Life in the Far West (Book)4125 - Pioneer Jews, A New Life in the Far West (Book)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a key reference by Harriet & Fred Rochlin. pp.229, many black & white photos. Good condition. 8.5"x 11". Date: 1984 Loc...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to l********g for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Place, Name References Books  for the Profession Researcher4126 - Place, Name References Books for the Profession Researcher
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 books: 1) Utah Place/Names by John W. Van Cott, c. 1990, pp. 453; 2) Idaho Place Names A Geographical Dictionary by Lalia Boone, c. 1988, pp.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Book of United States Official Register4127 - Book of United States Official Register
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardback book, Register of Officers and Agents, Civil, Military , and Naval, in the Year 1867. Some fraying at edges of cover, pages legible, slight f
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********a.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Books of Autographs & Manuscripts, Price Guides4128 - Books of Autographs & Manuscripts, Price Guides
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 paperback books: 1) Civil War Autographs & Manuscripts by Ronald Roy Seagrave, pp.396; 2) The Price Guide to Autographs by George Sande...
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Antique Law Library4129 - Antique Law Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique law library contains 30 volumes, circa 1870's. Perry on Trusts, second edition, two volumes 1874. Criminal Defenses, Lawson, 1886, volum...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Peg Leg To Date-and Beyond, (Book)4130 - Peg Leg To Date-and Beyond, (Book)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Paperback book by John Southworth & signed by John Southworth in 1982. This book is for those who have heard of Pegleg Smith & his lost bona...
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Picture Maker of the Old West (Book)4131 - Picture Maker of the Old West (Book)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Picture Maker of the Old West/William L. Jackson by Clarence S. Jackson. Beautiful book with many photos of early U.S. in the west. pp.303. This book
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 9***6 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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National Banks of the United States 1863-1935 by Ramsey4132 - National Banks of the United States 1863-1935 by Ramsey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First edition 1977 hardcover 598pp. Rare. Date: Location: HWAC# 73003
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to j****V for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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North America History Books (6)4133 - North America History Books (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 hardcovers. Money and Banking by White, The Mystery of E Troop by Michno, Cowboy Poetry by Barker, The Business of Jews in Louisiana 1840-1875 by As
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Mormon History Books (5)4134 - Mormon History Books (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) The Polygamists A History of Colorado City, Arizona by Benjamin G. Bistline, (paperback) c. 2004, pp.415; 2) Annual Publications Historical Societ
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a****y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Lost Mines and Buried Treasures of the West4135 - Lost Mines and Buried Treasures of the West
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lost Mines and Buried Treasures of the West, Bibliography and Place Names from Kansas West to California, Oregon, Washington, and Mexico by Thomas Pro
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Sold to t******V for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Lyell's Travel in North America by Cushing4136 - Lyell's Travel in North America by Cushing
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hard cover 172pp. The story of Charles Lyell, an 1840's geologist. Date: 1909 Location: HWAC# 63307
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to B********R for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Machining and Engineering Library4137 - Machining and Engineering Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 volumes including Rogers Machinist Guide by Rogers, Audels Wiring Diagrams by E.P. Anderson; Pocket Companions from Carnegie Steel. Two Volumes I.C
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Hearst Family Books (2)4138 - Hearst Family Books (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Hardcovers. George Hearst, California Pioneer by older. The Hearsts by Hearst Jr. Date: Location: HWAC# 63703
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 9***6 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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History of the United States, 3 Volumes by Spencer4139 - History of the United States, 3 Volumes by Spencer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vol. 1 has foxing and stain, spine broken and part missing, Vol. 2 has foxing and stain, spine missing, Vol.3 has foxing and stain, detaching spine. P
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