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Western Railroad Passes, Montana, Western Americana and Gold

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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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Union Pacific, Denver & Gulf Railway Co. Annual Passes1380 - Union Pacific, Denver & Gulf Railway Co. Annual Passes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) 1894, issued to W.H. Hurlburt (Oregon Railroad & Navigation), countersigned by H. Michelson, endorsed by Hurlburt. 2) 1898, issue...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*********t for (425.00 + 89.25BP) = 514.25
 
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Utah & Nevada Railway Pass (1887) Issued to TC Power (Ft. Benton Indian Trader)1381 - Utah & Nevada Railway Pass (1887) Issued to TC Power (Ft. Benton Indian Trader)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive pass issued 1887. Nice vignette of "Black Rock" at Salt Lake City. What makes this pass even more special is that it was i...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to r******8 for (1,050.00 + 220.50BP) = 1,270.50
 
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Utah & Nevada Railway Pass (1889) (Pictorial)1382 - Utah & Nevada Railway Pass (1889) (Pictorial)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 109, issued in 1889 to Herman Silver, treasurer of the California Southern & California Central Railways. Signed by W.W. Riter as superinten...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to O*****h for (600.00 + 144.00BP) = 744.00
 
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Utah Central Railroad Annual Pass (1871) Signed by Apostle Joseph A. Young (Son of Brigham Young)1383 - Utah Central Railroad Annual Pass (1871) Signed by Apostle Joseph A. Young (Son of Brigham Young)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Historic Utah railroad pass for a railroad line that epitomized the early push from the Mormon church to gain more national recognition from Salt Lake
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Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to r******8 for (500.00 + 105.00BP) = 605.00
 
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Utah Central Railroad Annual Pass (1877) Signed by Mormon Leader John Sharp1384 - Utah Central Railroad Annual Pass (1877) Signed by Mormon Leader John Sharp
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Early Utah pass signed by an important figure in Utah history. Pass issued for 1877 to W.H. Hurlburt (Canada Southern Line). Signed by John Sharp as s
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to O*****h for (275.00 + 66.00BP) = 341.00
 
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Utah Central Railway Annual Pass (1885) Issued to Montana Indian Trader/US Senator and Signed by Mor1385 - Utah Central Railway Annual Pass (1885) Issued to Montana Indian Trader/US Senator and Signed by Mor
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Pass No. 590, issued to T.C. Power, president of Ft. Benton Transportation Co. Signed by Mormon bishop John Sharp. Printed on pink cardstock by Hosfor
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 6******n for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Utah Central Railway Annual Pass (1889) Signed by Mormon Leader John Sharp1386 - Utah Central Railway Annual Pass (1889) Signed by Mormon Leader John Sharp
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Pass No. 437 issued for 1889 to G.A. Gilman (Blue Line). Signed by Mormon leader John Sharp as superintendent. Printed on cardstock with gray backgrou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*********t for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Utah Central Railway Annual Pass (1894)1387 - Utah Central Railway Annual Pass (1894)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Attractive pass featuring vignette of the Beehive House in Salt Lake City. Pass No. 160, issued for 1894 to William Geagen. Countersigned by T.J. Mack
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to O*****h for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
 
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Utah Northern Railroad Co. Annual Pass (1874)1388 - Utah Northern Railroad Co. Annual Pass (1874)
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Early pass issued to T.C. Owen, general manager for the B & J Railroad. Signed by Mose Thatcher as general superintendent. Printed on cardstock ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to r******8 for (1,050.00 + 220.50BP) = 1,270.50
 
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Utah Railroad Annual Pass Collection1389 - Utah Railroad Annual Pass Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 passes from various Utah railroads. Included: Bingham & Garfield Railway Co. (1926); Utah Railway Co. (1919, 1924); Utah Coal Route/ Ut...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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Utah Southern Railroad Annual Pass (1874)1390 - Utah Southern Railroad Annual Pass (1874)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass No. 123, issued to T.C. Owen, general manager for B & 5th. W. Railroad. Signed by Feramorz Little as superintendent. This railroad operated...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to O*****h for (275.00 + 66.00BP) = 341.00
 
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Utah Southern Railroad Annual Pass (1875)1391 - Utah Southern Railroad Annual Pass (1875)
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Another very early pass! Pass No. 255, issued for 1875 to T.C. Owens. Signed by F. Little (Feramorz Little). Printed on cardstock by Hosford & S...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to r******8 for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Annual Pass (1877)1392 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Annual Pass (1877)
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Early pass for this iconic Nevada railroad! No. 312, issued in 1877 to W.H. Hurlburt, general Western passenger agent for Canada Southern Railway Line
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 6******n for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railway Annual Passes: 1921 & 19251393 - Virginia & Truckee Railway Annual Passes: 1921 & 1925
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Lot of two. 1) 1925 issued to JHR Parsons (Southern Pacific Co.). Signed by the company vice-president. 2) Unissued pass for 1921. Some soiling/toning
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to u********y.. for (130.00 + 27.30BP) = 157.30
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railway Company Annual Pass (1890) (Pictorial)1394 - Virginia & Truckee Railway Company Annual Pass (1890) (Pictorial)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare pictorial pass issued in 1890 to B.H. Garland, agent for Wabash Railroad Co. Signed by Henry Yerington as general superintendent. Vignette of loc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to r******8 for (1,150.00 + 241.50BP) = 1,391.50
 
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Visalia & Tulare Railroad / Visalia Electric Annual Pass Collection1395 - Visalia & Tulare Railroad / Visalia Electric Annual Pass Collection
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Lot of six different passes from two different Visalia railroads. 1) Visalia & Tulare Railroad. Pass No. 25, issued for 1898 to Leroy Springs, p...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to p*****7 for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Walla Walla & Columbia River Railroad Co. Annual Pass (1877)1396 - Walla Walla & Columbia River Railroad Co. Annual Pass (1877)
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Low No. 8, issued for 1877 to Philip Ritz. Signed by D.S. Baker as president. Endorsed by Ritz. Printed on cardstock with toning and soiling. Operated
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to r******8 for (475.00 + 99.75BP) = 574.75
 
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Washington & Columbia River Railway Annual Passes (1896 & 1899)1397 - Washington & Columbia River Railway Annual Passes (1896 & 1899)
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Lot of two. Both issued to W.H. Hurlburt, general pass. agent for Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company. 1) No. 105, issued in 1896. Printed on b...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
 
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Western Pacific Railway Co. Pass Collection1398 - Western Pacific Railway Co. Pass Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 passes issued 1910-1931. Included: 1910, 1911 (2), 1913, 1914, 1915 (Employee Term Pass), 1916 (Employee Term Pass), 1916, 1917, 1924, 1925,
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Estimate : 220.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Western Union / Sabula, Ackley & Dakota Railroads Pass (1875)1399 - Western Union / Sabula, Ackley & Dakota Railroads Pass (1875)
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Low No. 7, issued for 1875 to W.H. Hurlburt. Signed by D.A. Olin as general superintendent. Printed on cardstock with light soiling. Started in 1870,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to r******h for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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