Western Railroad Passes, Montana, Western Americana and Gold

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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Five Ladies Watches3200 - Five Ladies Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Embassy, gold, diamonds; Elgin, gold; Ritma, gold; Geneva, and one more. City: State: Jewelry Date: Inventory# 38238
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to k*****y for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Western Jewelry3201 - Western Jewelry
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten rings with stones; five bracelets; four necklaces; and more. Nice collection. City: State: Jewelry Date: Inventory# 38240
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****a for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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US WWII Savings Bond3202 - US WWII Savings Bond
Holabird Western Americana Collections
World War II era war $25 savings bond with 10 year maturation period. Series E issued Sept. 1942. Serial Number: Q55258618E City: State: Military
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*********t for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Civil War Collection: Newspaper, Letter & Cover, Photographs, Badge3203 - Civil War Collection: Newspaper, Letter & Cover, Photographs, Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Civil War lot includes a full period war-era newspaper in good condition, clear dark ink, New York Times. Also includes a soldier's letter and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*****7 for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Military Medals3204 - Military Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes 18 military medals: Korea, Vietnam, National Defense, American Defense, Marine, Navy and more. City: State: Military Date: Invento
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*********r for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Gunnery Pins3205 - Gunnery Pins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes 13 Gunnery pins. City: State: Military, Date: Inventory# 38442
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*********r for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Military Wing Collection3206 - Military Wing Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Total of 34 pins (medals) from military service. A great vintage collection. City: State: Military Date: Inventory# 38443
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****2 for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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Various Military Pins and Badges3207 - Various Military Pins and Badges
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 40 military pins and badges from different branches of service. City: State: Military Date: Inventory# 38444
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****2 for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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New York National Guard Certificate (1860s)3208 - New York National Guard Certificate (1860s)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The People of the State of New York by the Grace of God Free and Independent National Guard, NY. Issued to Myron L. Fargo. Framed, 15.5" x 20.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Original Check Books With Original Covers3209 - Original Check Books With Original Covers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 15 original check books with original covers. Various security and trust organizations and New York Banks that includes The Franklin Trust C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****w for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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Foreign Silver Coins3210 - Foreign Silver Coins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes, 1974 Panama 20 Balboas Coin, boxed; 1966 Mexican peso; 1827 Car Felix D G Rex Sar Cyp Et Hier; Elizabeth II Canadian 10c and a 5 dollar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****2 for (95.00 + 19.95BP) = 114.95
 
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Foreign Coins & Currency3211 - Foreign Coins & Currency
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes coins and currency: Chile, Cook Islands, New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Britain, and more City: State: Numismatics,
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Humorous, Lottery, & Traveler's Currency3212 - Humorous, Lottery, & Traveler's Currency
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: "Gregory for President" dollar; Jumping Frog Jubilee frog Skins $5; Phoney mazuma, Ellis Mercantile; sheet of 50c Pennsylvan...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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1930's Depression Scrip3213 - 1930's Depression Scrip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Included: 17 $50 Stage paper, June 26, 1929, Pharm Assn. 50th Annual Convention; San Diego Clearing House Certificate, $1; Borough of Lodi $50 Tax Ant
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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US Currency--Errors, Facsimiles3214 - US Currency--Errors, Facsimiles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sheet of Tennessee Rail Road Company $1, $2, $3 bills; State of Florida $1; Cut $1 bill; false $1000 Bill, low print quality; Confederate States $500,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Group of US Coins3215 - Group of US Coins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Huge group of various coins etc.: acrylic encased Liberty Dollar, 1922; US Bank Dime Saver, filled; 1998 Silver Eagle silver dollar; dollar in a tray
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to k*****y for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
 
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Ancient Coins3216 - Ancient Coins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Included: Scarce coin from 1300-1400, minted during early reign of John the Great, Portugal; ancient coin set as jewel in gold, Roman Provincial, bron
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*********r for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Misc. Medals3217 - Misc. Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: Presidential Hall of Fame, through Lyndon Johnson; Lincoln, 16th President; John Wayne-American; St. Teresa; Imperial War Museum; Fort Henry
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*****k for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Three Coin Banks3218 - Three Coin Banks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal coin banks; B & R MFG, Co., New York; Little Gem Bank, New York. City: State: Numismatics, Date: Inventory# 38241
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to J*****6 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Eight Ingots3219 - Eight Ingots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Rare, 1 troy oz .999 silver. 2) Sterling .925 silver, 10 grams. rectangle, 28mm x16mm; Fakes--Luskowitz: 3) Wells Fargo, 1852, 5 dollars; lead, rec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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