Western Frontiers Auction (October 2022)

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Welcome to the “Western Frontiers Auction,” our October 2022 sale coming hot off the heels of our exciting summer auction series!

This 2,100 lot, four-day auction has collectibles in over a dozen categories including Native Americana, Mining, Express, Numismatics, Art, Bottles, Stocks, Militaria, and General Americana.

Featured Collections

*The Gary Bracken Collection, Part III*
We continue to offer great rarities from the collection of Ponca City lawyer Gary Bracken. This sale includes Native Americana (baskets and pottery), tokens (Colorado and Oklahoma), foreign coins, Colorado bottles and billheads, and much more.

*Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum Collection*
More great items from this unbelievable Tucson mining museum collection. Included in this sale is a Wild West/ Law & Order document group with signatures of key Western lawmen and figures including Pat Garrett, Emmett Dalton, Sam Houston, and a contract signed by both Buffalo Bill & Pawnee Bill! Other items include US gold coins, autographs, mining artifacts, militaria, and more.

*Nevada Express Collection*
This sale is the start of us selling a private world-class Nevada (and California) mining collection. Included in this auction is a fantastic Nevada philatelic/express section with Wells Fargo covers from numerous Nevada mining camps. Stay tuned for more exciting items from this collection coming in future sales!

*Colorado Mining Collection*
We are thrilled to offer rare Colorado mining ephemera and stocks from a wonderful private Colorado collection. Many of the mining stocks in this sale are pieces we have not offered before. For those that follow our sales closely, you know what that says about the high quality of this collection!

*Cameron Holloway Collection*
Gorgeous Native American/Southwest rugs and weavings (Day 4); Ansel Adams photographic prints (Day 3); plus a large selection of musical instruments (Day 1).

*Joe Elcano Nevada Mining Collection*
We’re honored to continue offering Joe’s Nevada mining stocks to our collectors. This sale features over 50 different Nevada territorial stocks. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! And, as a bonus, most of Joe’s stocks come with research and stories he uncovered while curating this collection.

*Native Americana*
In addition to baskets and pottery from the Bracken Collection, our large Native Americana section has jewelry, beadwork, ephemera, and a large group of beautiful rugs and weavings.

*Historic Political Collection*
Ribbons, badges, and collectibles from numerous presidents including Lincoln, Harrison, Teddy Roosevelt, JFK, and more.

*Militaria*
In addition to pieces from the Sherman Collection, we’re also offering rare military collectibles from a few other private collections. This sale has items from the Mexican War, Civil War, Indian Wars, and both World Wars including photographs, autographed documents, and artifacts.

*General Americana*
Photographs, rare documents, books, and artifacts from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and more. Smaller categories include: gaming, tobacciana, musical instruments, and hard goods.

*Numismatics*
Gold US and foreign coins, currency, a large scrip collection, medals, exonumia, and tokens (California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, incl. Indian Traders).

*Mining*
Gold ore specimens from the Dr. James A. Saunders Collection; rare Western mining ephemera from Arizona, California, Colorado, and Nevada; and mining artifacts including lamps, assay, gold pans, and scales.

*And more: Art including a small group of Ansel Adams Yosemite prints; oil and watercolor paintings; and scenic prints and Western illustrations. Cowboy collectibles: spurs, barbed wire, and belt buckles.

Be sure to use the Keyword Search Tool on our website to search for items in your collecting categories.

We have a wonderful set of auctions planned for the rest of 2022 including our SS Central America Auctions beginning at the end of this year. We are specifically looking for treasure-related items, ingots, gold nuggets, and Gold Rush collectibles to add to these sales that will feature “Treasures from the Land & Sea.”

And we’re always looking for consignments in other categories, including Mining, Railroadiana, Native Americana, Numismatics, Bottles, and more.

If you would like to know more about consigning, or if you have any questions or comments about this sale, please give our office a call at 775-851-1859.

Our friendly staff is ready to help you continue to build your collection. Or if you’re ready to sell, we’d love to bring your collection to market. We’ve created an astonishing community of customers around the world, including private collectors, institutions, and dealers. Your collection could set the next world-record!

Thanks again for your continued interest in our auctions. And as we like to say, bid early and bid often!

--The Holabird Team--

AUCTION SCHEDULE

Day 1, Thursday, October 13th, 2022 (Lots 1000-1550)
Express & Philatelic (1000-1125)
General Americana (1126-1550)
Geographically Sorted
Misc. Categories incl. Gaming, Tobacciana, & Musical Instruments

Day 2, Friday, October 14th, 2022 (Lots 2000-2535)
Political Collectibles (2000-2043)
Militaria (2044-2171)
Chronologically Sorted
Firearms & Weaponry (2172-2193)
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera (2194-2334)
Stock Certificates & Bonds (2335-2535)
Mining (2335-2501) feat. Colorado and Nevada
Railroad & Misc. (2502-2535)

Day 3, Saturday, October 15th, 2022 (Lots 3000-3528)
Art feat. Ansel Adams (3000-3055)
Wild West and Law & Order (3056-3100)
Cowboy (3101-3119)
Numismatics (3120-3528)
Coins (3120-3176)
Currency & Scrip (3177-3225)
Medals & Exonumia (3226-3273)
Tokens (3274-3528)

Day 4, Sunday October 16th, 2022 (Lots 4000-4485)
Native Americana (4000-4214)
Baskets
Pottery
Jewelry
Rugs
Apparel & Artifacts
Art & Ephemera
Saloon & Brewing Ephemera (4215-4238)
Bottles (4239-4485)

SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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California Gold Dredges Photos; c. 1930s [157059]2250 - California Gold Dredges Photos; c. 1930s [157059]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of four framed photographs of California gold dredges. Dredges were able to extract gold from gravel and dirt by using water. A) Framed and mat
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*****0 for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Correspondence from California Debris Commission, 1893-95 [157706]2251 - Correspondence from California Debris Commission, 1893-95 [157706]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six letters from the California Debris Commission written to Mr. W.W. Waggoner. Waggoner was appointed as an Assistant Engineer for the California Deb
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to P*****8 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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J.L. Holland Letter Archive, 1878-1895 [157680]2252 - J.L. Holland Letter Archive, 1878-1895 [157680]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of letters written to J.L. Holland, a man involved in the mining industry. Holland was involved with the San Francisco and New Me
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Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********b.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Mining Equipment Auction Broadsides (2) [158404]2253 - Mining Equipment Auction Broadsides (2) [158404]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two mining equipment auction broadsides. A) Broadside for the auction sale of mining and milling equipment from the Markall Machinery Company. This au
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Two Different Black Hawk, Colorado Assay Memorandums [148285]2254 - Two Different Black Hawk, Colorado Assay Memorandums [148285]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Boston & Colorado Smelting Company. Dateline Black Hawk, June 26th, 1871. Assay for H. Fuller showed 25.7 ounces of silve...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to D****C for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Mining in Boulder Co., Colorado, Silver Jubilee Edition, 1919 [157653]2255 - Mining in Boulder Co., Colorado, Silver Jubilee Edition, 1919 [157653]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued by the Boulder Co. Metal Mining Assn. ~ Filled with ads & historic photos and descriptions of its precious metal mines ~ Nice copy of rar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Black Belle Gold Mining Co. Letter to AE Carlton About Mining Scheme [155539]2256 - Black Belle Gold Mining Co. Letter to AE Carlton About Mining Scheme [155539]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a great pictorial letterhead for the Black Belle Gold Mining Company, "Miners of Gold Ore from the Black Belle Mine, Cripple Creek, Col...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******d for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Cripple Creek & Anaconda, Colorado Assay Billheads [148284]2257 - Cripple Creek & Anaconda, Colorado Assay Billheads [148284]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) JS Neall & Co., Miner's Sampling Works pictorial billhead, 1898. Billed to the Mary McKinney MC for one assay of gold ore. Vign...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Cripple Creek Bonanza by Cunningham, 23 [157519]2258 - Cripple Creek Bonanza by Cunningham, 23 [157519]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
23 copies of Cripple Creek Bonanza, From Gold to Gambling by Cunningham. 218pp with index and lots of photos. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to d****z for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Rush to the Rockies, Pike's Peak or Bust! by Slifer, 120 [157516]2259 - Rush to the Rockies, Pike's Peak or Bust! by Slifer, 120 [157516]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 120 copies of Rush to the Rockies, Pike's Peak or Bust! by Slifer, 31pp. History of the Colorado gold and silver rush as well as artwork ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to P*****8 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Denver, Colorado Mining Billheads & Letterheads [148274]2260 - Denver, Colorado Mining Billheads & Letterheads [148274]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 different. 1) Pictorial billhead for famous firm of Hendrie & Bolthoff, Mining & Mill Machinery. 1889. Billed to GW Hall of Georget...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Truax Ore Car Billheads & Promotional Booklet, Denver [155541]2261 - Truax Ore Car Billheads & Promotional Booklet, Denver [155541]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. All are for the Truax Manufacturing Company, located at 1723 Wazee Street in Denver, Colorado. Famous Western producer of mining ore cars. 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Denver Fire Clay Co. Horn Scoop, c. 1890s-1920s [156272]2262 - Denver Fire Clay Co. Horn Scoop, c. 1890s-1920s [156272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare Denver Fire Clay horn scoop. Marked "D.F.C. Co." on edge. The Denver Fire Clay Company made fire-resistant bricks for smelters. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6****A for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Georgetown, Colorado Mining Billheads & Ephemera [148276]2263 - Georgetown, Colorado Mining Billheads & Ephemera [148276]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1) Billhead for GW Hall & Co., Dealers in Gold, Silver & Lead Ores. 1889. Billed to the Colorado Central Cons. Mining Co. 2) Billh...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Golden, Colorado Mining-related Billhead Group [148272]2264 - Golden, Colorado Mining-related Billhead Group [148272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1) Rare color billhead for Ralston Springs Mines, Nicholls & Hoagland, 1880. For weighing of 3,150 lbs. rock. Rare Colorado coal mine ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to P*****8 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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La Plata County, Colorado Mining Prospectus Group [148257]2265 - La Plata County, Colorado Mining Prospectus Group [148257]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Bullion Mountain Mining Company. Needle Mountain Mining District. 5 claims. c.1903. 4pp, in the style of a typed-letter. 13 x 8
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p****s for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Map of the Leadville Mining District; 1901 [156617]2266 - Map of the Leadville Mining District; 1901 [156617]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map of the Leadville Mining District Compiled from Official Records and Other Reliable Sources by Chas. F. Saunders. January 1901. Scale 1200 Ft. to t
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Emerald Lake Mining Property Promotional Material, 4 [156439]2267 - Emerald Lake Mining Property Promotional Material, 4 [156439]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Emerald Lake Mining promotional papers. 2 promo brochures, detailed document describing 14 claims over 139 acres. Blueprint style map 33x17",...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to p****s for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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SC Robinson, Assayer & Geologist, Letter & Cover, Pittsburg, Colorado [148286]2268 - SC Robinson, Assayer & Geologist, Letter & Cover, Pittsburg, Colorado [148286]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Pittsburg is a mining ghost town that was located 9 miles north of Crested Butte in Gunnison County. Letter is on Robinson's letterhea...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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San Juan Region USGS Folios (8) [156601]2269 - San Juan Region USGS Folios (8) [156601]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) Geological Atlas of the United States, Folio 171, Engineer Mountain, Colorado, Field Edition. Published by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1910. This
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8***1 for (475.00 + 104.50BP) = 579.50
 
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San Miguel County, Colorado Mining Promotional Material [148258]2270 - San Miguel County, Colorado Mining Promotional Material [148258]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Ophir King Gold Mining Company. Prospectus and bound copies of correspondence between the president and shareholders of the company. Loca
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*****p for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Tin Cup & Gold Hill Mining & Milling Co. Letterhead, Virginia City, Colorado [155538]2271 - Tin Cup & Gold Hill Mining & Milling Co. Letterhead, Virginia City, Colorado [155538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
While our company is quite well-known for offering Virginia City, Nevada and Virginia City, Montana items, this was the first time we've handled...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to B*********g for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Colorado, it's Gold & Silver Mines, Farms & Stock Ranges, and Health & Pleasure Resorts [157656]2272 - Colorado, it's Gold & Silver Mines, Farms & Stock Ranges, and Health & Pleasure Resorts [157656]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tourist's Guide to the Rocky Mtns. By Frank Fossett, published by C. G. Crawford, 1879 ~ Profusely Illustrated with 540 pages and four-fold-out...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Colorado Assay Ephemera Group [148295]2273 - Colorado Assay Ephemera Group [148295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Nice group. Includes: HH Miller, Assayer & Chemist, billhead (Georgetown, 1910); WJ Chamberlain & Co.'s Sampling Works assay ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****0 for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Colorado Bells Signals [157754]2274 - Colorado Bells Signals [157754]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) Cloth State of Colorado Bureau of Mines Signals. Approved January 1, 1960 by G. A. Franz Jr., Deputy of Mines. 35" x 13". T...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Colorado Mining Ephemera [148259]2275 - Colorado Mining Ephemera [148259]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. 1) Scientific American, May, 9, 1891, with great illustration of the Bennett Dredge & Amalgamator machine! Illustration is 9.5 x 7&qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Colorado Mining Explosives Billheads [148270]2276 - Colorado Mining Explosives Billheads [148270]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. 1) Jno. H. Husted, Agent of Vulcan Powder Company, Georgetown, 1889. Billed to the Colorado Cent. Cons. Mining Co. for powder, cap
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Colorado Mining History Library incl. Repro. Mining Map [148329]2277 - Colorado Mining History Library incl. Repro. Mining Map [148329]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. 1) Reprint of 1905 Map of the San Juan Triangle Mining Districts. With Index. Published by Western Reflections Publishing Company,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h******m for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Colorado Mining Letterhead Group [148306]2278 - Colorado Mining Letterhead Group [148306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 different companies from 7 different Colorado towns. Includes: San Juan & New York Mining & Smelting Company (Mines at Silverton, d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 3****m for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Colorado Mining Promotional Material [148260]2279 - Colorado Mining Promotional Material [148260]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) San Juan Smelting & Refining Company promotional flyer to stockholders. 1903. Includes three letters discussing state of the compan...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Butte Miners Union Ribbon [158697]2280 - Butte Miners Union Ribbon [158697]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Butte Miners Union ribbon. 8", slight bottom fray, some left metal corrosion and dent. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p****s for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Hecla Panorama 1920 and various Stocks [157757]2281 - Hecla Panorama 1920 and various Stocks [157757]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Panorama is 27" x 10". First page has a map showing Hecla in middle of the west. Panorama shows mining ventures as well as mines like Prid...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to J********w.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Marcus Daly Shaving Mug [156281]2282 - Marcus Daly Shaving Mug [156281]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original shaving mug that belonged to Marcus Daly. Daly was a mining businessman who helped establish the Anaconda Copper Mine in Butte, Montana. Daly
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 1**9 for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Early State of Montana Mining Co. Letterheads (22) [158226]2283 - Early State of Montana Mining Co. Letterheads (22) [158226]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1881-1897 ~ (No Duplicates) Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Austin, NV Mining Contract [156488]2284 - 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 (if not USA): Stat...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Goldfield-Columbia Townsite Map  [158687]2285 - Goldfield-Columbia Townsite Map [158687]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Undated and unknown maker Goldfield-Columbia townsite map. c. 1905. 21.25x24". 3 left side tears, 1-4". Date: Country (if not USA): S...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d******a for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Goldfield Mineral Map, 1905 [158685]2286 - Goldfield Mineral Map, 1905 [158685]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Color 1905 Goldfield mineral map of Esmeralda and Nye counties. By W H Shearer. 24.5x23.5". 2 left tears, 3-4" and small crease tears. Da...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to l********a for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Four Fabulous Sutro Pieces [157748]2287 - Four Fabulous Sutro Pieces [157748]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All Reproductions. 1) Sutro Tunnel Cross Section map. 20" x 24". A great look into the tunnel. 2) Framed Senate Concurrent Resolution No. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Tonopah Mining District Map, 1905 [158686]2288 - Tonopah Mining District Map, 1905 [158686]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Color Tonopah Mining District map, 1905 by Bradford and Bradford. 24.5x25.5". 2 left side 1" tears and upper right crease. Date: Co...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Comstock Legal Document Re: Maria Ledge, Victoria Gold & Silver MC 1875 [157233]2289 - Comstock Legal Document Re: Maria Ledge, Victoria Gold & Silver MC 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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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Southern Nevada Mine Safety Sign [156228]2290 - Southern Nevada Mine Safety Sign [156228]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wood framed Southern Nevada mine safety sign by Nevada State Printing Office, frame 21x8". Sign has tears and chips. Please inspect, sold as is...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to A*****0 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Two Nevada Miners' Shirts, c. 1890s [156171]2291 - Two Nevada Miners' Shirts, c. 1890s [156171]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two miners' shirts found underground. The solid brown one was found in Candelaria, Nevada. The plaid button up shirt was found in the Wheeler Mi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m******n for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Western Mining Ephemera [157866]2292 - Western Mining Ephemera [157866]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1880 check signed by Adolph Sutro to Sutro & Co., 1884 Montana check issued by Jno. Schuyler Crosby the 2nd territorial governor for clothing fo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j******g for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Western States Mining Certificates and Checks [157579]2293 - Western States Mining Certificates and Checks [157579]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection is of mining certificates and cancelled checks. There is the stock certificate from The Central Placer Mining Company dated 1881 signe
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****0 for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Large Mining and Western Photo Reproductions (12) [156165]2294 - Large Mining and Western Photo Reproductions (12) [156165]
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Twelve large reproduction prints of antique photographs depicting miners and other Old West scenes. Interesting variety of photographs, circa 1880s-19
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to P*****8 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Mining Ephemera, c. 1880s-1910s [157145]2295 - Mining Ephemera, c. 1880s-1910s [157145]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 23 pieces of mining ephemera. Includes postcards, checks, stock certificates, etc. Some mining companies represented in this lot are th
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to A******S for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Mining Explosives Sign [156367]2296 - Mining Explosives Sign [156367]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Warning sign for a train car that would have carried mining explosives. Explosives/ Handle Carefully/ Keep Fire Away. Bottom of the sign has a list of
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to D***g for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Mining Publications and Reports [156623]2297 - Mining Publications and Reports [156623]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of publications and reports related to mining. Includes Journal of the Association of Engineering Societies, Practical Short Cuts in Milling and
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Quicksilver Mine Publications with Maps - 3 [147772]2298 - Quicksilver Mine Publications with Maps - 3 [147772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miscellaneous Quicksilver Mine Publications: 1) Quicksilver Deposits in Nevada, University of Nevada Bulletin, Vol. 38, No. 5., December 1944 Publ. by
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Some Early Publ.'s on the Copper Mining Industry (7) [158236]2299 - Some Early Publ.'s on the Copper Mining Industry (7) [158236]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Anaconda, by Isaac F. Marcosson, publ. by Dodd, Mead & Co., N.Y., 1957 ~ Story of one of the largest mining co.'s in the world for much of t...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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