Western Americana Safari

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Western Americana Safari Auction

This four day sale features some of our best offerings to date in the following categories: Gold, Mining, Native Americana, Cowboy, Firearms, Taxidermy, Railroad & Express, Tokens, Coins, Ingots, Medals, Bottles, Gaming, and General Americana.

Highlights include: the Don Young Collection of US Medals & Exonumia, arguably one of the largest collections ever offered; a major collection of identified gold nuggets and Comstock mineral specimens; a huge collection of mining artifacts, including candlesticks, carbide lamps, mining ephemera and stock certificates; silver ingots and large American silver medals; US & Mexican coins, gold tokens, and dies; nearly 100 taxidermy mounts centralized on the American West and Africa; a gaming section of rare chips and a pre-1910 roulette table; a token section with the final Montana Svoboda pieces as well a rare Bodie token and gold nugget tokens; historical autographs including George Armstrong Custer, Ben Holladay, Sharon-Mills-Ralston, and important Comstock and Western political figures; firearms and weaponry including nearly 50 firearms and a Constitutional Delegate's sword; Western cutlery (1850s-1880); antique bottles incl. Bodie & colored Nevada; a California Gold Rush section incl. an 1856 vigilance committee medal, a presentation belt buckle, and rare ephemera; fantastic Native Americana and Cowboy sections; and much more!

Please see the auction schedule below.

Auction Schedule

Day One (Friday, December 9th, 2016) (Lots 1000-1706)
Gold (Lots 1000-1053)
Ore/Mineral Specimens (Lots 1054-1074)
Mining Part I (Lots 1075-1706)
Mining Candlesticks (Lots 1075-1095)
Mining Hardhats (Lots 1096-1098)
Carbide Mining Lamps (Lots 1099-1254)
Safety Mining Lamps (Lots 1255-1275)
Teapot Mining Lamps (Lots 1276-1301)
Assay (Lots 1302-1328)
Mining Ephemera (State/City) (Lots 1329-1706)
Alaska thru Nevada

Day Two (Saturday, December 10th, 2016) (Lots 2000-2674)
Mining Part II (Lots 2000-2155)
State/City (New Jersey thru Foreign) (Lots 2000- 2103)
Gold Rush (Lots 2104-2134)
Mining Spoons (Lots 2135-2155)
Native Americana (Lots 2156-2334)
Baskets (Lots 2156-2184)
Beadwork (Lots 2185-2203)
Cradleboards (Lots 2204-2207)
Jewelry (Lots 2208-2251)
Moccasins (Lots 2252-2258)
Weapons & Points (Lots 2259-2279)
Pottery (Lots 2280-2301)
Rugs (Lots 2302-2317)
Art, Artifacts, & Ephemera (Lots 2318-2334)
Cowboy (Lots 2335-2404)
Franz Trevors (C.M. Russell) Paintings (Lots 2335-2338)
Saddles (Lots 2339-2349)
Spurs & Bits (Lots 2350-2377)
Clothing (Lots 2378-2390)
Ephemera (Lots 2391-2404)
Firearms, Weaponry, & Military (Lots 2405-2498)
Taxidermy (Lots 2499-2579)
Sorted Alphabetically
Railroad, Stage, & Steamship (Lots 2580-2635)
Sorted by State/City
Wells Fargo & Other Express (Lots 2636-2674)
Wells Fargo (Lots 2636-2659)
Railroad Express (Lots 2660-2666)
Other Express (Lots 2667-2674)

Day Three (Sunday, December 11th, 2016) (Lots 3000-3651)
Tokens (State/City) (Lots 3000-3139)
Numismatics (Lots 3140-3651)
Ingots (Lots 3140-3152)
Currency & Scrip (Lots 3153-3163)
Ephemera (Lots 3164-3185)
Coins & Coin Collectibles (Lots 3186-3262)
US & Other Coins (Lots 3186-3193)
Mexican Coins (Lots 3194-3255)
Coin Collectibles (Lots 3256-3262)
Cal Fractionals & Gaming Counters (Lots 3263-3280)
Hart’s Coins of the Golden West (Lots 3281-3295)
Medals & So-Called Dollars (Lots 3296-3342)
Don Young US Medal Collection (Lots 3343-3651)
Alphabetical by Association (ANA-TAMS)

Day Four (Monday, December 12th, 2016) (Lots 4000-4626)
Bottles, Saloon, & Brewing (Lots 4000-4071)
Bottles (Lots 4000-4056)
Saloon & Brewing (Lots 4057-4071)
Gaming (Lots 4072-4112)
General Americana (Lots 4113-4626)
Various (Lots 4113-4194)
Sorted by State / City (Alabama thru Foreign) (Lots 4195-4570)
Books (Lots 4571-4626)
Directories (Lots 4571-4587)
General (Lots 4588-4626)


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Two Reno Photographs4480 - Two Reno Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) First high school in Reno--Reno High School with class of 1905 (reprint). Framed, 22.5" x 18.5". 2) Original Reno Arch, 1936. Matted 13...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p*******9 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Description of Bower's Mansion4481 - Description of Bower's Mansion
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Description of Bower's Mansion given by Fannie G. Hazlett in 1917. She gives a history of Sandy Bowers and the fancy party he gave in the 1860&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Mustang Ranch Check4482 - Mustang Ranch Check
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original check from Joe Conforte's Mustang Ranch to Margrette Whitaker who was most likely one of the girls who worked for him. The amount is fo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Sutro Independent Newspaper Issues4483 - Sutro Independent Newspaper Issues
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four issues from this newspaper where the famous Sutro Tunnel was located. Includes articles on 1) Placer excitement in Bodie, 2) Ruby Hill stage robb
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to u********y.. for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Catalog of Mexican pamphlets In The Sutro Collection4484 - Catalog of Mexican pamphlets In The Sutro Collection
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Catalog of Mexican Pamphlets In The Sutro Collection 1623-1887 With Supplements 1605-1887 from the California State Library. Sutro Branch, San Francis
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Tonopah and Bullfrog Check Collection4485 - Tonopah and Bullfrog Check Collection
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Approximately 30 different varieties of checks from The Bullfrog Bank and Trust Co. in Beatty Nevada and assorted banks in Tonopah. 5 Varieties are fo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e******9 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Tonopah Town License: Number 1434486 - Tonopah Town License: Number 143
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1.5 x 3.5". Embossed. Brass. We have never seen one of these before. State: Nevada City: Tonopah Date: c1910? FHWAC#: 42657
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to v******s for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
 
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California Dry Dock Co. Bond signed by J.C. Flood (Comstock Bonanza King)4487 - California Dry Dock Co. Bond signed by J.C. Flood (Comstock Bonanza King)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early #11. $1000 Gold Bond Issued to bearer in 1878. Signed by Oliver Eldridge, President, and W. C. Gibbs, Secretary. Vignette of a dry dock loc
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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"A History of the Comstock Mines" by Dan DeQuille4488 - "A History of the Comstock Mines" by Dan DeQuille
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mineral and agricultural resources of the Silver Land. Includes Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras. Excellent condition! One corner torn. Paper. Printed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e******9 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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"Take Me to The Dear Old Comstock" Sheet Music4489 - "Take Me to The Dear Old Comstock" Sheet Music
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Words by G. H. Devany, music by H. Laycock. Published by Shapiro Music, New York. 3 pages. Cover has photo of Gretchen Hartmann in center, surrounded
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to c*********p for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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"The Comstock Club" by C. C. Goodwin4490 - "The Comstock Club" by C. C. Goodwin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Excellent condition, first edition book by the editor of the Territorial Enterprise. Original blue cloth decoratively stamped in gold, lettered in gil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***6 for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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7 Photographs including a Noe & Lee Studio Portrait4491 - 7 Photographs including a Noe & Lee Studio Portrait
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Noe & Lee Studio was located at 82 South C Street c1878-1880. Also a picnic in the woods. The gentleman at the end is brandishing a long gun jus...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to v******s for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Antique Leclerc Fabt Paris Opera Glasses4492 - Antique Leclerc Fabt Paris Opera Glasses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leclerc opera glasses. Very nice engraved gold and wood in small leather case with puff cleaner and mirror. Used at Piper's Opera House, from th...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***6 for (95.00 + 22.80BP) = 117.80
 
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Antique Virginia City Masonic Trunk for a Comstock Miner (c.1890s)4493 - Antique Virginia City Masonic Trunk for a Comstock Miner (c.1890s)
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Wood & canvas trunk inscribed on the side for W.E. Owens, Virginia City, Nev. Masonic imagery (shield and sword). MC Pettibone Manufacturing Co ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to j******l for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Crosby Company Iron Plate4494 - Crosby Company Iron Plate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Appendix to Journals of Senate and Assembly of the 28th Session of the Legislature of the State of Nevada, 1917 identifies the Crosby Company as a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to S**********r for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Eleven Virginia City Newspapers4495 - Eleven Virginia City Newspapers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three 1875 issues. Eight 1889 issues. News of the Emma Mine, widening cross streets, etc. Plenty of other news and lots of ads. All from the (arguably
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Four Virginia City & Gold Hill, Nevada Saloon Interior Photographs (Reproductions)4496 - Four Virginia City & Gold Hill, Nevada Saloon Interior Photographs (Reproductions)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 reproduction photographs of Comstock saloon interiors done by Hardy Photographs (Carson City, Nevada). All are 8 x 10" printed on glos...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to c********r.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Four Virginia City Items: IOOF Key Tag, Billhead, & Grocery Tags4497 - Four Virginia City Items: IOOF Key Tag, Billhead, & Grocery Tags
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Key tag for E.C. Hubbard, Lodge No. 1, Virginia City, Nevada. 2 x 4.5 cm. 2) Two unused tags from Keller & Batchelder, Dealers in G...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to e****6 for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Gold Wash, Silver Plate, Engraved Woman's Case / Purse from a Virginia City Jeweler4498 - Gold Wash, Silver Plate, Engraved Woman's Case / Purse from a Virginia City Jeweler
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous metal handbag for a very fancy woman to carry to very fancy occasions. Approx. 2" x 3" No markings on purse itself. Original box ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8******1 for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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M.M. Fredrick Coin Silver Fork (Famous Comstock Jeweler)4499 - M.M. Fredrick Coin Silver Fork (Famous Comstock Jeweler)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Coin silver fork with a "medallion" pattern (by Schultz & Fischer, San Francisco). Reverse is etched "Coin" and "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to B*********g for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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