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4499Carson & Tahoe Lumber Check CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Seven checks related to the Carson and Tahoe Lumber and Fluming Company, owned and operated by D.L. Bliss, Henry Yerington, D.O. Mills, and J.A. Rigby
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to N********c.. for (95.00 + 21.38BP) = 116.38
4500Comstock Billheads and CorrespondenceHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24. Includes: Western Union Telegraph ( billhead 1875, receipt 1875), Zadig & Co. (1911), Best & Belcher Mining Co. (1911), Virginia ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (75.00 + 16.88BP) = 91.88
4501Comstock Checks and PaystubsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 69. Nice variety! Includes: 8 payroll receipts from the Savage Mine (1872); 29 Bank of California debit slips (185-1903); 3 from Virginia City
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to N********c.. for (45.00 + 10.13BP) = 55.13
4502IOOF Rose Gold Grand Lodge Ceremonial BadgeHolabird Western Americana Collections
WOW! Just look at the photo to catch all the nuances of this piece: rose gold, red heart, gold circle insert, In an original case that is from A. De N
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (3,750.00 + 843.75BP) = 4,593.75
4503Mackay Signed Check Issued to Nye & Co. JewelersHolabird Western Americana Collections
Bank of California. Virginia, Nevada, Dec. 31st, 1870. Issued to Nye & Co., who were prominent Virginia City jewelers. They were the jewelers wh...
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to D******a for (45.00 + 10.13BP) = 55.13
4504Nevada Territorial Governor James Nye Signed Wells Fargo CheckHolabird Western Americana Collections
January 15, 1865 check number 29 to William S Ball for $100. Nice bold signature. Partial blue 'PAID' stamp.
City: Virginia City
State:
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (160.00 + 36.00BP) = 196.00
4505Original Ticket for Piper's Opera HouseHolabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, original ticket for the famous theatre in Virginia City. Admit One Gallery Ticket. 2" x 3.5" on heavy cardstock. Printed by Ansell T...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to N********c.. for (120.00 + 27.00BP) = 147.00
4506Early Virginia City CheckHolabird Western Americana Collections
Another very early Wells, Fargo & Co. check signed by R.N. Graves. supt. of the Empire Mining & Milling Co, as well as the Gould & Curry...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
4507Society of Pacific Coast Pioneers Bonds (3 Denominations)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Second group of these rare Comstock bonds: $5, $10, and $20. Issued March 1877. Very good condition. Please see previous lot for historical background
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (150.00 + 33.75BP) = 183.75
4508Telegraph to Adolph Sutro about Secrecy ProblemsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Really neat Western Union Telegraph Company Notice for a message sent from Virginia City to Adolph Sutro. Message received in Elko, September 19th, 18
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
4509Unissued Comstock Check Collection (inc. Territorial)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 243! Includes: 12 Wells, Fargo & Co. c.1860s (territorial); 30 Hale & Norcross S.M. Co., c.1880s; 100 Savage Mining Co. (Wells Fargo...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********e.. for (190.00 + 42.75BP) = 232.75
4510Virginia City Bank Calendar (1922)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 3.5" x 7.75" black and white photograph of the mining town with mine tailings and buildings visible is the focus of this 1922 calendar f...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to N********c.. for (170.00 + 38.25BP) = 208.25
4511Virginia City Bank Calendar (1927)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large (23" x 12") calendar (green with black text) featuring an illustrated yellow map of Nevada (12.5" x 9.5") featuring vigne...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (225.00 + 50.63BP) = 275.63
4512Virginia City Billhead CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 27 with a few duplicates. Nice variety! Many pictorial. No territorial. Includes: J.B Dazet (unused and one used, 1897), Mark Strouse (pictori
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to B*********g for (500.00 + 112.50BP) = 612.50
4513Virginia City Chief of Police and Fire Badge and HandcuffsHolabird Western Americana Collections
This fabulous gold-plated brass badge came to us directly from the great-grandson of the officer! Please see photo (C.A. McGuigan is circled).
Fron
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to V********e for (800.00 + 180.00BP) = 980.00
4514Virginia City EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15. Great variety! Checks: Carson and Tahoe Lumber and Fluming Co., RN-G, 1878, signed by D.L. Bliss; Savage Mining Co., RN-G, 1879, signed by
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to B*********g for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
4515Virginia City Fire Department EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three unused illustrated treasurer drafts from the Young America Engine Co., No. 2. 187-. Printed by J.D. Bethel & Co., Printers, Virgini...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to N********c.. for (70.00 + 15.75BP) = 85.75
4516Humboldt County Warrants (post-1900)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 80 pictorial warrants! One is General County Fund, five are School Fund, two are Library Fund, 18 are Redemption Fund, and 54 are Road Fund. Ex
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b******n for (120.00 + 27.00BP) = 147.00
4517Three George Nixon Signed DocumentsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four from the First National Bank of Winnemucca. Two are 1900 and George Nixon is Cashier. One is 1904 and Nixon is President. The fourth is 19
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******g for (160.00 + 36.00BP) = 196.00
4518Real Photo Postcard of Catholic ChurchHolabird Western Americana Collections
A RPC that shows a woman walking in front of a church with white picket fence. Pen notations on front indicate this is the catholic church in Winnemuc
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to N********c.. for (40.00 + 9.00BP) = 49.00
4519Lyon County Bank Almanac and CheckbookHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) The Bank Almanac for 1929. Stamped with the Lyon County Bank's name and information (Yerington, Nevada, 4% Paid on Savings Accounts). 32 page...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to t******2 for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
4520Lyon County Bank Calendar w/ Twin Lakes ImageHolabird Western Americana Collections
Unique view of Twin Lakes, a good fishing spot in the Sierra Nevada. "Compliments of Lyon County Bank/ YERINGTON, NEVADA." Colored image o...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****U for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
4521Mosaic Imagery MapsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 4 including: 1) Photo Mosaic State of Nevada by Aerial Photographers of Nevada/ Reno-Stead Airport/ compiled from/ Earth Resources Technology
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to N********c.. for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
4522"Agricultural Nevada" Booklet c.1911Holabird Western Americana Collections
63 pages with black and white photographs. By C.A. Norcross, Commissioner Industry, Agriculture and Irrigation. Issued by Sunset Magazine Homeseekers
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********h.. for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
45231867 Nevada Green $500 bondHolabird Western Americana Collections
Cancelled green bond signed by Governor Bradley, treasure Shcooling and controller Hobart. Number 343. Nice Nevada-type state seal on top.
City:
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 16.88BP) = 91.88
45241891 Nevada Legislature BroadsideHolabird Western Americana Collections
Hard to find. 28" x 21". Includes William Stewart, J P Jones, Charles Belknap, Russell Colcord, Orvis Ring, Lem Allen, George Nixon, Willi...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for (110.00 + 24.75BP) = 134.75
45251910 Nevada Republican Nominees BroadsideHolabird Western Americana Collections
Very Rare. 31 1/2" x 24". Complete slate featuring George Nixon, Tasker Oddie, EE Roberts (Reno's famous pro-alcohol Mayor during proh...
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*****1 for (275.00 + 61.88BP) = 336.88
4526Agricultural Extension PamphletsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Nine small pamphlets: Dual-Purpose and Beef Cattle, 1016; Rabies, 1918; The Poison Parsnip or Water Hemlock, 1920; The Narrow-Leaved Milkweed and The
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to N********c.. for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
4527Nevada Bank EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1873 Bank of California check to D. L. Bliss for the Summit Flume Company. Signed by Bliss. Back has a Wells Fargo & Co. Carson City stamp. ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to i*****l for (25.00 + 5.63BP) = 30.63
4528Historic Nevada PostcardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 37 post cards of Reno, Virginia City and a couple from Las Vegas. Including 5 real photo cards: early Mackay Field at UNR, "C" Stre...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 1*****M for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
4529Miscellaneous Nevada BillheadsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. From Austin: Hall & Marston, Upper Austin Meat Market, c.1870s, soiling and tears; Color illustrated billhead for William Easton, Who...
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to t******2 for (40.00 + 9.00BP) = 49.00
4530Miscellaneous Nevada CollectablesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven. 1) Model Dairy one quart milk bottle. Reno. 2) Goldfield Drug & Jewelry. Felis Brothers. Sheep Dip Poison. 3) Travel case with tw...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to N********c.. for (30.00 + 6.75BP) = 36.75
4531Nevada Atom Bomb Test Photographs, Likely by Chemist N.E. WilsonHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six different 8" x 10" black-and-white photographs showing an atom bomb test explosion. The family believes these were taken by N.E...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to i*********1 for (85.00 + 19.13BP) = 104.13
4532Nevada Centennial EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
Three covers with "First Day of Issue" Centennial Stamps, 1864-1964, cancelled, Carson City, Nevada July 22, 1964. Seven copies of Nevada ...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
4533Nevada Check CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. From the Comstock: an 1870 Mariposa Mill check RN with signature of James G. Fair; an 1862 territorial check from Paxton & Thornburgh...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*****l for (130.00 + 29.25BP) = 159.25
4534Nevada Check CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40. Nice variety. Best two: White Pine County Bank, (Eureka stamped over Hamilton), Dec. 15, 1877, w/ adhesive revenue stamp, repaired cut canc
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*********g for (55.00 + 12.38BP) = 67.38
4535Nevada Check Collection 2Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 60 pieces! Checks from Virginia City (Savage Mine and D.L. Bliss), Gold Hill (a territorial piece), Carson City (CC Savings Bank w/ coin vignette
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to v********o.. for (120.00 + 27.00BP) = 147.00
4536Nevada Check Collection 3Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 75 checks, debit slips, and other banking documents from across Nevada. Carson City, Eureka, Goldfield, Reno, Tonopah, and Winnemucca. Companie
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (15.00 + 3.38BP) = 18.38
4537Nevada Ephemera (Carson, Gold Hill, Goldfield, and Virginia City)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 items. From Carson: two Western Union Telegraph receipts, one received from Palisade (1889) re: a package and the other to brokers in NY (188
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (65.00 + 14.63BP) = 79.63
4538Nevada Historical Photo BookletsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Four copies of Historical Highlights of Nevada souvenir booklets (3" x 4"). Photos include: Belmont's Vacant Courthouse, Nye County; P...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to B********B for (10.00 + 2.25BP) = 12.25
4539Nevada MapsHolabird Western Americana Collections
16 maps: five BLM maps of various districts, six oil company touring maps, Nevada Highways maps.
City:
State: Nevada,
Date:
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to N*******n for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
4540Nevada Railroad, Stage, and Post Office EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
Eight pieces. Railroad: a Wells, Fargo & Co. Express wax seal for the Eureka-Nevada Railway Company and an Expense Bill from 1904 for the Eureka...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to N********c.. for (80.00 + 18.00BP) = 98.00
4541Nevada Related EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 pieces. From Humboldt County: a 1913 mining claim deed for the Peerless No. 1 and 2 claims in the Rochester Mining District; an 1879 Officia
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (40.00 + 9.00BP) = 49.00
4542Nevada Sheriff Letters w/ Great ContentsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. All revolve around William Easton, sheriff in Austin. 1) Two 1895 letters from the Sheriff's Office, Elko County, Nevada. First one...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to N********c.. for (200.00 + 45.00BP) = 245.00
4543Nevada State MapHolabird Western Americana Collections
A multi-colored pull down map of the state of Nevada. Encased in a green light metal frame measuring 43” x 2”, measures 33 ½” x 50”. Published ...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
4544Rules of Practice of the United States Circuit CourtHolabird Western Americana Collections
Booklet for the Ninth circuit, District of Nevada with the name S. B. or P. B. Ellis on the cover.
City:
State: Nevada,
Date:
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
4545Southern Nevada Telephone ephemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
1908 Announcement of service by the Southern Nevada Consolidated Telephone and Telegraph Company, a a billing sheet from their office in Rhyolite. Fro
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to i*********1 for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
4546State Bank Examiner EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. Good Nevada banking references! 1) Report of the State Bank Examiner, 1908. T.R. Hofer's nine page report includes a foldout table...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to N********c.. for (35.00 + 7.88BP) = 42.88
4547Two Nevada Maps (1914 and 1934)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice set. 1) 1914 Map of Nevada with a Brief Description of its Resources, Development, Topography and Climate. Published by the Southern Pacific. Map
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.00BP) = 49.00
4548Various Documents from Nevada and the WestHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20. Nevada warrants: two 1888 general fund, two 1898 general fund, three 1881 general fund, three 1881 state prison fund, and three 1877 genera
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (110.00 + 24.75BP) = 134.75