"Treasures from the Shelves": Americana, Mining, & Numismatics Auction (February Timed 2023)

Auction Details

Day 1, Lots 1000-1757
Minerals and Mining (1000-1103)
General Americana (1104-1699)
Bottles (1700-1757)

Day 2, Lots 2000-2722
Gaming & Tobacciana (2000-2027)
Jewelry (2028-2056)
Stocks & Bonds (2057-2193)
Transportation (2194-2253)
Philatelic (2254-2494)
Military & Firearms (2495-2552)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2553-2624)
Numismatics (2625-2722)
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Hecla Consolidated Mining Company Annual Report 1891 [140164]1050 - Hecla Consolidated Mining Company Annual Report 1891 [140164]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Softcover, 20 pages plus map, 6 x 9 inches. 11th Annual Report of H. Knippenberg, general manager for 1891 also list of officers and general informati
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Estimate : 80.00 - 400.00
Sold to m****a for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Tiny Mining Camps, Ranches & Outposts Correspondence [141140]1051 - Tiny Mining Camps, Ranches & Outposts Correspondence [141140]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 or more pieces of correspondence datelined from about 50 different places in Montana that did not have post offices, such that we could easi
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Estimate : 240.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m****a for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Harold R. Moss, Montana Mining Engineer, Archive, c. 1900-1940 [151080]1052 - Harold R. Moss, Montana Mining Engineer, Archive, c. 1900-1940 [151080]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Harold R. Moss was a mining engineer and metallurgist who lived and worked in Montana during the early 20th century. Moss was a graduate of Stanford U
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to S***6 for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Leverett S. Ropes, Montana Mining Engineer Collection, c. 1890s-1930s [151085]1053 - Leverett S. Ropes, Montana Mining Engineer Collection, c. 1890s-1930s [151085]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of personal and professional correspondence to and from Leverett S. Ropes. It appears that Ropes worked in the mining industry,
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Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to a********b.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Henry Elling Gold and Silver Deposit Slips, 4 [146258]1054 - Henry Elling Gold and Silver Deposit Slips, 4 [146258]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 undated gold deposit slip. 1873 and 1875 sold to Kountze Bros, paid in gold bar and silver coin. 1873 Kountze receipt for gold bullion and silver co
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to S********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Assay Receipt for Montana Amalgam, 1871 [146261]1055 - Assay Receipt for Montana Amalgam, 1871 [146261]
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Memorandum of Gold Bullion deposited at the U.S. Assay Office at New York on July 1, 1871 by the Kountz Bros. The deposited bullion was Montana amalga
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k********M for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Mining History Books [64243]1056 - Mining History Books [64243]
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2 Books: 1) Anaconda by Isaac F. Marcosson, illustrated, c.1957, pp.360; 2) Production of States and Territories, pp.871, book missing front & b...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Montana Mining Publications Collection (15) [150134]1057 - Montana Mining Publications Collection (15) [150134]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 publications related to Montana mining. Collection includes 8 US Geological Survey journals dated 1905 - 1914, plus 1966, describing survey
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Estimate : 80.00 - 250.00
Sold to e*********s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Montana Mining Books [146808]1058 - Montana Mining Books [146808]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
61 Montana mining books, mostly hardcover. Mine Exam Questions and Answers Pt2 by Beard, Letter from the Secretary 1881 by Burchard-missing both board
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Estimate : 250.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to N********e.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Montana Mining Lumber Mammoth Prints [146314]1059 - Montana Mining Lumber Mammoth Prints [146314]
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Three large mammoth prints, photos 10.5 x 13.5 mounted on board 14 x 17" 1.) Deer Lodge National Forest 1908 "French Gulch and Mill Cree...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 600.00
Sold to m****y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Montana Company, Ltd. Maps, Diagrams; c. 1880-1910 [146790]1060 - Montana Company, Ltd. Maps, Diagrams; c. 1880-1910 [146790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) Detail Drawings for new Mine Cage for the Montana Company, Limited by S.H. Macomber. Detailed engineering blueprint of the parts of a mine cage. Ap
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Montana Mining Equipment Blueprints [148105]1061 - Montana Mining Equipment Blueprints [148105]
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Two blueprints of mining equipment from Montana. A) Blueprint of a Reverberatory Furnace at Zinc Casting Building drawn by William Wrath Jr. on Septem
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Montana and Illinois Mining Maps [148107]1062 - Montana and Illinois Mining Maps [148107]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two maps of mines in Montana and Illinois. Both maps are original pen and ink maps. A) Map of an unnamed mine in Silver Bow County, Montana sur
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Austin, NV Mining Contract [156488]1063 - Austin, NV Mining Contract [156488]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hand written 1904 mining contract in Austin, NV. Lower right corner chip, .75" tear on bottom signature. Date: Country: State: Nevada Ci...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Young Gold & Silver Mining Co. Certificate of Incorporation; 1862 [153582]1064 - Young Gold & Silver Mining Co. Certificate of Incorporation; 1862 [153582]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate of Incorporation of the Young Gold & Silver Mining Company. This company was formed for the purpose of gold and silver mining in the...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to u********y.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Daisy and Great Bend Assay Maps [59826]1065 - Daisy and Great Bend Assay Maps [59826]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two blueprints of assays on these mines. The Daisy map is about 36 x 48" showing the assays of the 300 level. 1"=10'. No title block. ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******g for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Lida District handbill [117557]1066 - Lida District handbill [117557]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter that announcing the completion of and accompanied a map (not included) of the Lida District of the Goldfield Tunnel and Mining Co. No date. Off
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to 6*****b for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Goodsprings, NV Letter from two War Buddies 1932 [140020]1067 - Goodsprings, NV Letter from two War Buddies 1932 [140020]
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This typed letter is from Fred Piehl to his friend Howard Gunther. The letter is postmarked from Goodsprings, NV. Both knew each other having fought t
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Nevada Copper Co and Kennecott Copper Records from McGill, Nevada [133720]1068 - Nevada Copper Co and Kennecott Copper Records from McGill, Nevada [133720]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A variety of ledgers, notebooks, and documents of historical, geological, and metallurgical noteworthiness from the Nevada Consolidated Copper Corpora
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 6*****b for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Con-Virginia Assay Office Memorandum [121717]1069 - Con-Virginia Assay Office Memorandum [121717]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Report of bullion produced for the Con-Virginia Mine received on January 7, 1878 from six different Comstock mills: The California, the Consolidated,
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b*****s for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Wayne Co. & Victoria Gold & Silver Mining Document, 1875 [157233]1070 - Wayne Co. & Victoria Gold & Silver Mining Document, 1875 [157233]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter from attorneys to the claimants of the Wayne Mining Co,(MN Stone , CC Carson and others) on behalf of the owners of the Maria Ledge of the Vict
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to m********y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Washoe Valley Original Master Township Plat; 1861-62 [148471]1071 - Washoe Valley Original Master Township Plat; 1861-62 [148471]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original master township plat showing Township 16 North, Range 19 East on the Mount Diablo Meridian. This is the Washoe Lake Little Valley Township. L
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to D******a for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Harry Springer Inspector of Mines Certificate Signed by Paul Laxalt [81413]1072 - Harry Springer Inspector of Mines Certificate Signed by Paul Laxalt [81413]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gov. Paul Laxalt signed Executive Dept Mine Supervisor certificate. Approx. 17 x11". Date: 1971 Country: State: Nevada City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Large Framed Kennecott Copper Photos (3) [76825]1073 - Large Framed Kennecott Copper Photos (3) [76825]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Chino Mines smelter interior 32 x 25"; 2) Mega dump truck in pit 29 x 24"; 3) Bird's eye of Liberty Pit & New Ruth, NV 21 x 25&...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Nevada Assay Group [57664]1074 - Nevada Assay Group [57664]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Eureka Consolidated Mining Co. Assay Office small sheet dated 1905 for ore sample from P.H. Hjul. Sample contained 0.80 ounces silver. Si
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Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to O*********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Nevada Mining Company Correspondences, 4 [151261]1075 - Nevada Mining Company Correspondences, 4 [151261]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter to stockholders of Butte and Yerington Copper about the last year's activities, 1910. Montana-Tonopah Mining letter regarding vice presid...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Nevada Notable Mine Figure Signatures [89873]1076 - Nevada Notable Mine Figure Signatures [89873]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1905 note signed by Zeb Kendall-2" tear, 1904 check signed by Brougher, 1947 Getchell Mine stock signed by Wingfield Date: Country: State:...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to m****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Assay Office Charges Ledger [145566]1077 - Assay Office Charges Ledger [145566]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ledger book stamped O. Seymour & Co., New York 1866 with accounting of U.S. Assay Office charges incurred by Isett, Kerr & Co. Only a few pa...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****y for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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North Dakota  USGS Geologic Folios [112329]1078 - North Dakota USGS Geologic Folios [112329]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bismarck 1912; Casselton 1905; Jamestown 1909 Date: Country: State: North Dakota City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Correspondence Re: South Dakota Mine [113631]1079 - Correspondence Re: South Dakota Mine [113631]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12: 1) 1880 deed to James Brewster and Joseph Belliveau for 50 feet on the Mountain Girl Lode Mining Claim, situated 2 miles NE of Elkhorn City
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to B******3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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South Dakota USGS Folios (10) [112300]1080 - South Dakota USGS Folios (10) [112300]
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Aberdeen 1909; Alexandria 1903; Desmet 1904; Edgemont 1904; Huron 1904; Mitchell 1903 plus dupe; Orlichs 1902; Olivette 1903; Parker 1904; Date: Co
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Estimate : 220.00 - 525.00
Sold to b********t.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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USGS Columbia Folio No. 95 Tennessee [110377]1081 - USGS Columbia Folio No. 95 Tennessee [110377]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Library Edition. Cover is torn. Engraved and printed by United States Geological Survey. George W. Stose, Editor Geologic Maps. S.J. Kubel, Chief Engr
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Virginia USGS Geologic Folios (12) [112311]1082 - Virginia USGS Geologic Folios (12) [112311]
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Bristol 1899; Franklin 1896; Fredricksburg 1894; Huntington 1900; Monterey 1899; Nomini 1896; Paw Paw 1912; Piedmont 1896; Pocahontas 1896; St Marys 1
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to b******s for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Virginia- West Virginia USGS Geologic Folios (10) [112312]1083 - Virginia- West Virginia USGS Geologic Folios (10) [112312]
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Buckhannon 1896; Charleston 1901; Franklin 1896; Huntington 1900; Kenova 1912; Monterey 1899; Pocahontas 1896; Raleigh 1902; Staunton 1894; Tazewell 1
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Estimate : 250.00 - 600.00
Sold to b******s for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Virginia- West Virginia USGS Geologic Folios (7) [112200]1084 - Virginia- West Virginia USGS Geologic Folios (7) [112200]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fredericksburg 1894; Tazewell 1897 plus 2 dupes; Buckhannon 1896; Franklin 1896; Raleigh 1902 Date: Country: State: Virginia City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 130.00 - 280.00
Sold to d*******r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Northport Smelting & Refining Co. Bank Balance Ledger [127991]1085 - Northport Smelting & Refining Co. Bank Balance Ledger [127991]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a ledger for banking from the Northport Smelting and Refining Company. It's in rough but readable shape. The Northport Mining and Smelti...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 500.00
Sold to S***i for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Diamond Coal & Coke Payroll Sheets [146254]1086 - Diamond Coal & Coke Payroll Sheets [146254]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 1898 payroll sheets from Diamond Coal & Coke Co, Supt. had biggest salary at $150/month. Daily report of coal loaded 1899. Originally Hams For...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to s****t for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Playa de Oro Mining Prospectus [90597]1087 - Playa de Oro Mining Prospectus [90597]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Prospectus for a Mexican mine. 9pp, toning Date: 1903 Country: Mexico State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Transvaal Chamber of Mines Reports, 1912-1960 [43804]1088 - Transvaal Chamber of Mines Reports, 1912-1960 [43804]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Impressive run of the Transvaal Chamber of Mines Reports from 1912 to 1960. Missing only 1924, 1932, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1939. These volumes are
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Estimate : 450.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to N********e.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Antique Balance Scale and Book on Ore [122126]1089 - Antique Balance Scale and Book on Ore [122126]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. Thompson Antique Assay or Apothecary scale in wooden box, good condition w/small wooden weight box (no weights). Good condition . 2.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s**********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Miner Weight Set & Lamp [139352]1090 - Miner Weight Set & Lamp [139352]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of gram weights for weighing samples and an oil miner's lamp for seeing in the dark (duh). There is no scale with the weights. Please see ...
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Estimate : 170.00 - 200.00
Sold to v******p for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Mining Map Making Tool by Leitz [156325]1091 - Mining Map Making Tool by Leitz [156325]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare mining map making tool by Ernest Leitz, Wetzler in wood case 3x6x5.5". German made, c. early 1900's. Date: Country: State: City...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********O for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Stamped Metal Circular Mining Wall Hanging [148938]1092 - Stamped Metal Circular Mining Wall Hanging [148938]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stamped metal, possibly tin or copper, wall hanging with an underground mining scene. 25", possibly 18th century. A few small perforations in m...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Gamma Ray Logging Probe [124490]1093 - Gamma Ray Logging Probe [124490]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Probably down hole gamma ray logging probe lead. No instrument. No instructions, no extras. With original hard shell case. Probably 1970s. Date:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Explosives Collectibles [108026]1094 - Explosives Collectibles [108026]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice, varied group of explosive collectibles: 1) Trojan explosives cardboard box; 2) gold medal gelatin wood box end; 3) Danger explosives tin sign; d
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mining Water Containers, 3 [156495]1095 - Mining Water Containers, 3 [156495]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copper water can 9.25x7', white CM Santa Fe and Pacific Railroad water can with handle lid and bail 14x8", white metal and rope prospectors...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to m****y for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Big Bonanza Mine Shadow Boxes by David Nagel (3) [58712]1096 - Big Bonanza Mine Shadow Boxes by David Nagel (3) [58712]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Big Bonanza Mine Shadow Boxes. 7.25" x 6.5" blond wood frames, mine shaft entrance with tools, ore and trespassers shot and keep out sig...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 65.00
 
 
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Certificates of Mine First-Aid Training (2) [139280]1097 - Certificates of Mine First-Aid Training (2) [139280]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Each 16 x 10.5 inches. Certificates of First-Aid Training issued by the US Dept of Commerce Bureau of Mines. Number 194237-F signed February
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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George Gluck Mining Investor Collection; 1930s-1940s [153288]1098 - George Gluck Mining Investor Collection; 1930s-1940s [153288]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of reports, correspondence, and maps of various mining claims in Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon, Montana, Washington, California, and possibl
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to S***6 for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Copper Handbook Volume 10 by Stevens [127648]1099 - Copper Handbook Volume 10 by Stevens [127648]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 1910-11 publication of mining and copper mining around the world published by Paine, Webber and compiled by Horace J. Stevens_x005F_x000D_ Pages are
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Estimate : 80.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****E for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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