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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 In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location, 3555 Airway Drive Suite 309 Reno, NV 89511

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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Real Photo Postcards of Natural Disasters3091 - Real Photo Postcards of Natural Disasters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 RPC's of various disasters--earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, etc. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38431
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Postcards of Caves3092 - Postcards of Caves
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine postcards of caves: Ice Cave, Niagara Falls; 6 cards from Crystal Cave, Berks County, PA; Carlsbad Caverns, Carlsbad, NM; Crystal Cave, Springfie
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6****A for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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19th Century Trade Cards3093 - 19th Century Trade Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 300 trade cards, big variety and sizes. Terrific and fun collection. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38434
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to J***M for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Early Real Photo Postcards of Houses and Farms3094 - Early Real Photo Postcards of Houses and Farms
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 75 RPC's of early homes and farms. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38438
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a****y for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Misc. Group of Pins3095 - Misc. Group of Pins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 50 Pins for different organizations: Presbyterian, Sierra Club Ski Mountaineers, US Dept. of Interior, Swift Mobility, Efficiency Honor Fidelity,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D*****2 for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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Collectible Salt and Pepper Shakers3096 - Collectible Salt and Pepper Shakers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver, cut glass, cranberry glass, and ceramic salt and pepper shakers. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38446
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9*****H for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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Rare Bottles & Pottery3097 - Rare Bottles & Pottery
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: Roseville ceramic vase, Jos. A. Magnus & Co. bottle, Warner's Safe Kidney & Liver Cure, and 6 others. City: State: Da...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****H for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Drawing of Child in Landscape3098 - Drawing of Child in Landscape
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pencil drawing with watercolor wash of a child eating, clouds in background. Framed 12.5" x 12.5". City: State: Date: Inventory# 3...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1*******t for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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1887 US Citizenship Certificate for Emil Ely of Germany3099 - 1887 US Citizenship Certificate for Emil Ely of Germany
Holabird Western Americana Collections
On Oct. 20, 1887, Emil Ely of Germany became a US citizen. Born in 1862, arrived in America 1879. Framed certificate, 14.5" x 18.5". City...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Gold Rush Map and Lithograph3100 - Gold Rush Map and Lithograph
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Gold Rush map of California, Texas, Mexico, framed 7.5" x 9.5". Very nice vignettes. Illustrations by H. Warren & Engraved by J. Ro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*********r for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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