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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Luy Usnik Saloon Tokens (2) [154337]3340 - Luy Usnik Saloon Tokens (2) [154337]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two pictorial saloon tokens from the Lake County town of Jacktown: 1) LUY USNIK / (Mans Face in Stars) / SALOON // IN / 5¢ / TRADE; br.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to t**********0 for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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A. R. B. Token [154336]3341 - A. R. B. Token [154336]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A. R. Bishop was a saloon keeper in this Park County town. A.R.B / GOOD FOR / A / DRINK / JEFFERSON COLO. (all incuse) // (blank); Br., rd., 24 mm.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a****r for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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A. McClintock Token [154335]3342 - A. McClintock Token [154335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Attributed to Julesburg but unlisted. Good For /12 1/2 / A. Mc Clintock / In / Trade // Brunswick / & / Balke Cos. / (pictorial pool table). Wm,...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Julesburg Drug Co. Token [154334]3343 - Julesburg Drug Co. Token [154334]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sedgewick County town token. JULESBURG / DRUG CO. // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE; Br., rd., 20 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colo
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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E. L. Thayer Token [154332]3344 - E. L. Thayer Token [154332]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of two tokens from the Park County town of King: GOOD FOR ONE DRINK / OR / CIGAR / E.L. THAYER // THE BRUNSWICK BALKE / COLLENDER / COMPY. / CHECK
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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F. Z., King, Colorado Token [154333]3345 - F. Z., King, Colorado Token [154333]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Park County town. F.Z., / KING, COLO. // GOOD FOR / ONE / DRINK / AT THE BAR; br., rd., 23 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (190.00 + 41.80BP) = 231.80
 
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Kokomo Trio of Tokens [154313]3346 - Kokomo Trio of Tokens [154313]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kokomo Colorado Trio. The Story goes that this City was founded by a group of men who lost a member of a party who died from exposure during a blizza
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********1 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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La Jara Farmer's Exchange Saloon Token, (Poss. Unique) R-10 [154311]3347 - La Jara Farmer's Exchange Saloon Token, (Poss. Unique) R-10 [154311]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
La Jara, Colorado Farmer's Exchange Saloon (LA-260) R-10 !!! 21 mm Brass Possibly Unique! 12 1/2 Cents at the Bar... Nice Golden Patina Possibl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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La Junta Token Group [154308]3348 - La Junta Token Group [154308]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. 1. Becks Pool Hall (LA-325) 21 mm Brass Round 5 Cents in Trade VF/XF . 2. BPOE (LA-337-5d) 20 mm Brass 5 Cents in Merchandise. VF+. 3. J.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (180.00 + 39.60BP) = 219.60
 
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Frank Rogers Token [154316]3349 - Frank Rogers Token [154316]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
La Plata Discovery ... Possibly Unique... Frank Rogers Good For 12 1/2 Cents in Trade. Brass Token Grades VF+ ... Should see some Spirited Bidding fo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p********n for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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George Kile R-10 Token [154315]3350 - George Kile R-10 Token [154315]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
La Salle Rarity!! Geoge Kile R-10 (LA-960) Good For 10 Cents in Trade Aluminum 26 mm Round , some Verdigris... VF Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****d for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Columbine Saloon Token  [154321]3351 - Columbine Saloon Token [154321]
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La Veta, Colorado . Columbine Saloon (LA-1110) 21 mm Brass Round Good For 5 Cents in Trade. VF Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado Cit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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La Veta Token Rarities!   [154322]3352 - La Veta Token Rarities! [154322]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A La Veta Septuple of Rarities! 1. J.D. Glassini(LA-1135) 28mm Brass R-10, Good for 5 Cents in Trade. VF 2. Edmonson & Cutler (LA-1125) 19m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****d for (1,450.00 + 362.50BP) = 1,812.50
 
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Lafayette Tokens [154312]3353 - Lafayette Tokens [154312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great lot of trade token from Lafayette, Colorado 1. Henry Stewart Brass (LA-185) 21 mm (Some Corrosion Dug up at Cripple Creek) Good for 5 cents i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G*********0 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Laird, Colo. Rare Miller's Cash Store Token [154309]3354 - Laird, Colo. Rare Miller's Cash Store Token [154309]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Laird, Colorado Miller's Cash Store (LA-225) General Merchandise 4 Scallop 39 mm Aluminum VF Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t**********0 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Lake City "Half Dozen" Tokens [154310]3355 - Lake City "Half Dozen" Tokens [154310]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lake City Half Dozen 1. A.B. Carey (LA-481) Good for 5 in Trade 24 mm Aluminum Round VG. 2. A.B. Carey (LA-480) Good for 12 1/2 Cents in Trade Br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t**********0 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Lake City Token Quintet [154307]3356 - Lake City Token Quintet [154307]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lake City Colorado: This City has an interesting history, it was the home of the trial of the "Colorado Cannibal" Alfred Packer. Seems he ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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Brown Palace Saloon Token [154319]3357 - Brown Palace Saloon Token [154319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lamar, Colorado: Brown Palace Saloon Good For 5 in Trade. VF, Aluminum, 27 mm, round. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Lamar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Fred Schmidt The Orient Saloon Token, R-10 [154318]3358 - Fred Schmidt The Orient Saloon Token, R-10 [154318]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fred Schmidt Saloon and Billiard Parlor R-10.. Brass Round (LA-860). 25mm Fine/ VF. Date: 1894 Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Lama
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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Lamar Trade Tokens [154317]3359 - Lamar Trade Tokens [154317]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 Trade tokens from Lamar, Colorado... The Mint, Elks Club, American Legion, Forrest Dairy, Williams Postal and Cigar Stand and many more... Grades G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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