AUCTION  / 

Western Americana Safari

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location, 3555 Airway Drive Suite 309 Reno, NV 89511

Auction Details

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)


If you want to view an enlarged image, click on the thumbnail image in the lower left of the main image.
You can download a higher resolution image by clicking on the title below the enlarged image.
You can request extra images to be added by contacting HWAC at uwe@fhwac.com or by calling 775-851-1859
< Prev# Rows102050100Next >123. . .2526272829303132
 Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
First Cincinnati, Ohio Directory4580 - First Cincinnati, Ohio Directory
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early directory. The Cincinnati Directory, containing the names, profession and occupation of the inhabitants of the town, alphabetically arrange
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*********9 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
Details...Bookmark
First Lawton, Oklahoma Directory (1902)4581 - First Lawton, Oklahoma Directory (1902)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The town was founded in 1901 when the last of the Indian lands in Oklahoma Territory opened for settlement. With a map of Lawton, "Geo. W. McCo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to l********r.. for (350.00 + 84.00BP) = 434.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Railroad, County, and Township Map of Pennsylvania and Business Directory4582 - Railroad, County, and Township Map of Pennsylvania and Business Directory
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Railroad, County, and Township Map of Pennsylvania and Business Directory of the Representative x Business x Houses. Published by P.J. Hannifan &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Illustrated Atlas of the United States and Adjacent Countries4583 - Illustrated Atlas of the United States and Adjacent Countries
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Illustrated Atlas of the United States and Adjacent Countries. T.G. Bradford. 1838. 14 x 17", 170pp. Beautifully hand colored engraved title...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to a****a for (3,500.00 + 840.00BP) = 4,340.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Rand, McNally & Co. Enlarged Business Atlas 19074584 - Rand, McNally & Co. Enlarged Business Atlas 1907
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 x 20.5", 379pp. Contains color maps plus town indexes and railroad lines. Many double truck maps. Covers are loose. Please inspect photo. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*******l for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
Details...Bookmark
Rand, McNally & Co's Improved Indexed Business Atlas (w/ Fabulous Maps)4585 - Rand, McNally & Co's Improved Indexed Business Atlas (w/ Fabulous Maps)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rand, McNally & Co's Improved Indexed Business Atlas and Shipper's Guide. Containing large scale maps of dominion of Canada, Old Mexico,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (450.00 + 108.00BP) = 558.00
 
Details...Bookmark
American Newspaper Directory4586 - American Newspaper Directory
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very Rare! "American Newspaper Directory, containing A Description of all the Newspapers and Periodicals Published in the United States, Domini...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9***6 for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
Details...Bookmark
Two Crofutt Trans-Continental Guides (Flex Covers) (1878 & 1879)4587 - Two Crofutt Trans-Continental Guides (Flex Covers) (1878 & 1879)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different editions of this classic Western guidebook. 1) 1878-79. Please note condition of front cover. Foxing. 2) 1879-80. Front cover hanging on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***6 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
Details...Bookmark
General California History, 12 Volumes4588 - General California History, 12 Volumes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) A History of California, The American Period. 2) Mother Lode Race Incident. 3) History of California. 4) John Muir Trail Country. 5) Disaster! The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t****0 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
Details...Bookmark
American Game Hunting Library4589 - American Game Hunting Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 26 volumes on hunting American game and trophies. Titles include, "The Deer of North America" by Leonard Lee Rue III, w/ du...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to I*****w for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Fishing Library, 16 Volumes4590 - Fishing Library, 16 Volumes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Fishing in Mexico. 2) Nevada Angler's Guide. 3) Striped Bass Fishing in California and Oregon. 4) Enjoying fishing Lake Tahoe, The Truckee Ri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Guns and Firearm Related Library4591 - Guns and Firearm Related Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 Volumes on guns and things related to firearms. Titles include, "Complete Book of Rifles and Shotguns" by Jack O'Connor, "The...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a********o for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
Details...Bookmark
American History Library4592 - American History Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 Volumes on American history ranging from the founding fathers to JFK. Titles include, "The Crisis of The Old Order" by Arthur M. Schles...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
LOT WITHDRAWN4593 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
LOT WITHDRAWN FHWAC#: 27605
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Founding Fathers Biographies4594 - Founding Fathers Biographies
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 volumes. 1) Benjamin Franklin. 2) The Jefferson Conspiracies. 3) Thomas Paine. 4) Thomas Jefferson. 5) American Lion, Andrew Jackson in the White H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9***6 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
Details...Bookmark
US Industrialists, 8 Volumes4595 - US Industrialists, 8 Volumes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1)Oil Man, The Story of Frank Phillips and the Birth of Phillips Petroleum. 2) The Guggenheims. 3) Bernard Baruch, Park Bench Statesman. 4) Mr. Baruch
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
US President Library, 8 Vols.4596 - US President Library, 8 Vols.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Harry S. Truman, Years of Trial and Hope. 2) Harry S. Truman, Year of Decisions. 3) The Memories of Richard Nixon. 4) Kissinger, the Uses of Power.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
American Mainstream Literature First Edition With Dust Jackets4597 - American Mainstream Literature First Edition With Dust Jackets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 Volumes of mainstream american literature that are all first edition and have their original dust jackets. Pieces include, "The Peter Princi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
General Literature with Dust Jackets4598 - General Literature with Dust Jackets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
42 Volumes of general literature that includes titles such as, "Beyond Horizons; Voyages of Adventures and Discovery" by Carleton Mitchell...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Lindbergh Library4599 - Lindbergh Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 Volumes written by or are about Anne and Charles Lindbergh or family. Includes "The Wartime Journals of Charles A. Lindbergh", "H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark