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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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Fremont's Life Explorations and Public Service by Upham3430 - Fremont's Life Explorations and Public Service by Upham
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Life Explorations and Public Services of John Charles Fremont by Charles Wentworth Upham with illustrations. Published by Ticknor and Fields Boston, 1
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 0.00BP) = 50.00
 
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8 Volumes--Biographies on Fremont3431 - 8 Volumes--Biographies on Fremont
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1) Two volumes, "Fremont, the World's Greatest Adventurer", vol I and II, by Allan Nevins. 2) John Charles Fremont, by Andrew Rolle. T...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Three Jessie Fremont Biographies3432 - Three Jessie Fremont Biographies
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Immortal Wife, by Irving Stone, 1944(dust cover worn ; The Letters of Jessie Benton Fremont, edited by Pamela Herr and Mary Lee Spence,1993, excellent
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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12 Books on Fremont Expeditions3433 - 12 Books on Fremont Expeditions
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The Truth about Fremont an Inquiry; Fremont, Explorer of a Restless Nation; Expedition Artist in the Far West; Fremont's Private Navy; Exploring...
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Perilous Adventures in the Far West (1860) (Fremont)3434 - Perilous Adventures in the Far West (1860) (Fremont)
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"Incidents of Travel and Adventure in the Far West" with Col. Fremont's Last Expedition across the Rocky Mountains: Including three mo...
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Sold to b******1 for (160.00 + 33.60BP) = 193.60
 
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Guns and Firearm Related Library3435 - Guns and Firearm Related Library
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14 Volumes on guns and things related to firearms. Titles include, "Complete Book of Rifles and Shotguns" by Jack O'Connor, "The...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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American Game Hunting Library3436 - American Game Hunting Library
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Approximately 26 volumes on hunting American game and trophies. Titles include, "The Deer of North America" by Leonard Lee Rue III, w/ du...
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Fishing Library, 16 Volumes3437 - Fishing Library, 16 Volumes
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1) Fishing in Mexico. 2) Nevada Angler's Guide. 3) Striped Bass Fishing in California and Oregon. 4) Enjoying fishing Lake Tahoe, The Truckee Ri...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Japan in WW II Library3438 - Japan in WW II Library
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18 Volumes about Japan in WW II and perspectives from both American and Japanese authors. Titles include, "Japanese Americans; From Relocation...
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Start Price : 37.50 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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German History Library3439 - German History Library
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Large Library with 44 Volumes on Germany in World War 2. Titles include, "Waffen; Hitler's Elite Guard At War 1939-1945" by George H....
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******5 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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