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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Antique Padlock3081 - Antique Padlock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An antique padlock from the 1800's in good condition. It is a home-made piece that appears to have originated west of the Rockies. Could be use...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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International Mercantile Marine Corp. (owner of Titanic) Stock Certificates3082 - International Mercantile Marine Corp. (owner of Titanic) Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three stock certificates from the International Mercantile Marine Co. An opportunity to purchase original stock certificates of the company that owned
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****w for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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Six American Belt Buckles3083 - Six American Belt Buckles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three appear to be silver plate, 2 of which have nice inset stones. One is bronze, name "Dan". One has embossed eagle, One shows calf ropi...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Eleven Misc. US Stereoviews3084 - Eleven Misc. US Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven stereoviews include images from San Francisco, California; Walpi Indian Reservation Arizona; Pikes Peak, Colorado; Indian River, Florida; Brook
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Miscellaneous Photo Group3085 - Miscellaneous Photo Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 100 photos of people and a few scenic. Interesting group. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38424
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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About 250 Portrait Real Photo Postcards (RPPC)3086 - About 250 Portrait Real Photo Postcards (RPPC)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A fabulous find--these are all RPC's and a really interesting and fun group of photos. City: State: Date: c. 1905-15 Inventory# 38425
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Early Real Photo Postcards of People Outdoors3087 - Early Real Photo Postcards of People Outdoors
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 150 RPC's of people outdoors. Great and varied group. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38426
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****w for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Real Photo Postcards of Uniformed Men3088 - Real Photo Postcards of Uniformed Men
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 RPC's of uniformed men--portraits and scenes. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38427
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Real Photo Postcards of Children3089 - Real Photo Postcards of Children
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About 150 RPC's of children. Fun and interesting group of photo postcards. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38429
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****w for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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"Autographed" Real Photo Postcards3090 - "Autographed" Real Photo Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 RPC's of actors and actresses, autographed. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38430
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Real Photo Postcards of Natural Disasters3091 - Real Photo Postcards of Natural Disasters
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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
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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
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Over 300 trade cards, big variety and sizes. Terrific and fun collection. City: State: Date: Inventory# 38434
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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
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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,
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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
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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...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*********r for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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