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Western Railroad Passes, Montana, Western Americana and Gold

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

Auction Details

Our Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2016 auction is a simultaneous live and internet event with 1,800 lots split over three days. Here is a general breakdown of the 3 days, all of which feature different collecting categories:

DAY ONE (Sept. 30th)

*The Ken Prag Western Pass Collection: Nearly 1,000 railroad, stagecoach, steamship and express passes incl. important autographs such as Jay Gould, Otto Mears, and Leland Stanford.

*Western Bottles: Following up on the great 49er Bottle Show in Sacramento, we have more rare, pristine, unusual, and special bottles in this auction.

DAY TWO (Oct. 1st)

*Western U.S. Placer Gold & Ingot Collection: From small nuggets to 1.8 troy ounce nuggets to gold specimens weighing over 7 troy ounces. Also, a William Sharon Presentation Dinner Ingot!

*Montana Tokens, Postal History, Ephemera, Books & Gaming Chips: A fabulous selection featuring more great items from the Svoboda Collection and others.

DAY THREE (Oct. 2nd)

*Our General Americana section featuring a wide variety of Western treasures: scales, a strong box, badges, ribbons, jewelry, watches, and a large collection of important and rare books (Nevada and California History, 1st Editions, Military, Native Americana, Biographies, Presidential, etc.).
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Hotel Broadwater Bar Token (Helena, Montana)2539 - Hotel Broadwater Bar Token (Helena, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare token from the Hotel Broadwater Bar in Helena Montana. Ranked with a Rarity level of 9 in Rubick's latest Montana token reference. Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to T******p for (190.00 + 45.60BP) = 235.60
 
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J.A. Ziegler Pictorial Token (Helena, Montana)2540 - J.A. Ziegler Pictorial Token (Helena, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual Pictorial token for J. A. Zeigler who was most likely a merchant. The pictorial backside is US Mint-like with an eagle and Epluribus Unum ins
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r****k for (65.00 + 13.65BP) = 78.65
 
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Not Round and Over-sized Store and Bar Helena Tokens2541 - Not Round and Over-sized Store and Bar Helena Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Tokens in total that are either scalloped, octagonal, or over-sized. R-6 Louvre / Helena, / Mont. // GF / 12 1/2 / Cents/ At The Bar. Scalloped (19
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to c********n for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Board of Trade Bar Token (Helena, Montana) (Brunswick-Balke)2542 - Board of Trade Bar Token (Helena, Montana) (Brunswick-Balke)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A token for The Brunswick-Balke Collender Compy and The Board of Trade Bar in Helena Montana. It is an R-8 Token with a pictorial pool table. R-8 Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t**********z for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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Helena Bar Tokens2543 - Helena Bar Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 10 Helena bar tokens that includes 4 R-6's, 3 R-5's, and 3 R-4's. Highlights include an R-6 Beber & Schmidt / Helena, / Mon...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to n***l for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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2 Pictorial Hungry Horse Tokens2544 - 2 Pictorial Hungry Horse Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Tokens from Hungry Horse MT in pristine condition for $1.00 at the Bank of Columbia Falls with a pictorial of a starving horse. Hungry Horse Montan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*******e for (15.00 + 3.00BP) = 18.00
 
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3 Lambert Tokens2545 - 3 Lambert Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) R-6 token. J. L. Brown / Lambert // GF / 10c / IT. Brass, round, 24mm. 2) Two R-5 tokens. Pershing Carter // GF / 10c / IT. Brass, round, 24mm. C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to b********c.. for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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3 Yellowstone Mercantile Tokens (Lambert, Montana)2546 - 3 Yellowstone Mercantile Tokens (Lambert, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three R-6 tokens. Yellowstone / Mercantile / Co. / Lambert, Mont. // GF / 5c, 10c, $1.00 / IT or Merchandise. Two are aluminum, round, 5c-25mm and 10c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********c.. for (65.00 + 13.65BP) = 78.65
 
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4 Different Slayton Mercantile Tokens (Lavina, Montana)2547 - 4 Different Slayton Mercantile Tokens (Lavina, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Slayton's Mercantile Company, Lavina, Mont. GF 1c, $1.00 IT. Botha aluminum, round, 25mm. Two Slayton Mercantile Company. GF 10c, $1.00 IT. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to r****k for (10.00 + 2.10BP) = 12.10
 
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City Billiards "Smile!" Cards (Lewiston, Montana)2548 - City Billiards "Smile!" Cards (Lewiston, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six "Smile!" cards, 5.25" x 3.25" each. Advertising--City Billiards, Lewistown, Montana. Cartoon image of man fishing in a boat,...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Spring & Draper Good for Mirror (Lewistown, Montana)2549 - Spring & Draper Good for Mirror (Lewistown, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
R 9. Ivory color, 2" diameter. Spring & Draper / pool / billiards / cigars / Confectionery (sic) / Lewistown / This mirror GF 10 c IT. Good...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*****h for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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5 Libby Tokens2550 - 5 Libby Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) R-6. Helen Halsey's Tap Room, GF 1 Beer. Aluminum, round, 28mm. 2) R-6. At Helen's Tap Room, GF 10c Beer. Brass, round, 25mm. 3) R-6. Lib...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Libby Hotel Co. Token, Libby, Montana2551 - Libby Hotel Co. Token, Libby, Montana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unlisted, R-9 token. Libby / Hotel Co. / Libby, / Montana // GF / 12 1/2c / IT. Aluminum, round, 20mm. City: Libby State: Montana, Date: Invento
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a**********0 for (160.00 + 33.60BP) = 193.60
 
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R-8 Libby Token: Pastime Pool Hall2552 - R-8 Libby Token: Pastime Pool Hall
Holabird Western Americana Collections
R-8 token. W. W. Blew Prop. / Pastime / Pool Hall / Libby, Mont. // GF / 10c / IT. Aluminum, round, 21mm. City: Libby State: Montana, Date: Inve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********3 for (95.00 + 19.95BP) = 114.95
 
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Three R-7 Libby Tokens2553 - Three R-7 Libby Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three R-7 tokens: 1) The Club / Libby, Mont. // 5c / token. Aluminum, round with star cut-out, 21mm. 2) Libby / Pool Hall / Libby, Mont. // GF / 5c /
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to p********3 for (140.00 + 29.40BP) = 169.40
 
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Mint Bar Tokens (Lima, Montana)2554 - Mint Bar Tokens (Lima, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three tokens, one 5c and two 25c: C. H. Mecham / Mint / Bar / Lima, Mont. // GF / 5c , 25c / IT. Brass, round, 20mm and 25mm. City: Lima, Beaverhead
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to r****k for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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T. D. Yost Token (Lima, Montana) Plus 1 Lambert2555 - T. D. Yost Token (Lima, Montana) Plus 1 Lambert
Holabird Western Americana Collections
R-7 token. T. D. Yost / Lima, Mont. // GF / 1 / Drink. Aluminum, round, 20mm. Also included: Tom's Place / Lambert, Mont. // GF 10c / In Merchan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********3 for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Two R-7 Lima Tokens2556 - Two R-7 Lima Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) R-7. Chas. S. Truax / Lima, Mont. / GF / 1 / Drink. Brass, round, 22mm. 2) R-7. R. Gallagher / Lima / Montana // GF / One / Drink / Or Cigar. Alumi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********3 for (140.00 + 29.40BP) = 169.40
 
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Two R-7 Lima Tokens, #22557 - Two R-7 Lima Tokens, #2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) R-7. The Swedes / Place / Lima / Montana // GF 12 1/2c / IT. Brass, round, 21mm. 2) R-7. The Peat / A. J. Kibbe, Prop. / Lima, Mont. // GF / One /
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a**********0 for (170.00 + 35.70BP) = 205.70
 
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3 Different "Young" Tokens (Lindsay, Montana)2558 - 3 Different "Young" Tokens (Lindsay, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Two R-6 tokens. Earl A. Young / Pocket / Billiards / Lindsay, / Montana // GF 5c, 25c / IT. Brass, round, 5c-22mm and 25c-26mm. 2) R-5 token. Linds
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b********c.. for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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