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"Wild West Wonders" Premier Live Auction (2025 August)

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“Wild West Wonders” Premier Live Auction

Day 1, August 8th, 2025 (Lots 1000-1574)

General Americana (Lots 1000-1449)

Geo. Sort (1000-1171)

Misc. Categories incl. Saloon & Bottles, Fishing, Books, Maps, Jewelry,
Toys, Compasses (1172-1449)

Philatelic (Lots 1450-1574)

Wells Fargo & Other Express (1450-1460)

Postcards & Covers (1461-1503)

Stamps (1504-1574)



Day 2, August 9th, 2025 (Lots 2000-2591)

Art incl. Salvador Dali (Lots 2000-2035)

Native Americana feat. Ken & Carolyn Osborne Jewelry Collection (Lots 2036-2125)

Cowboy & Wild West feat. Black Bart and “Bloody Bill” Anderson (Lots 2126-2158)

Minerals feat. Shaddrick Ore Collection (Lots 2159-2292)

Mining feat. Tri-State Collection (Lots 2293-2442)

Stocks & Bonds (Lots 2443-2591)

Mining feat. Shaddrick Homestake Collection (2443-2547)

Railroad (2548-2563)

Misc. incl. Express & Robert Morris (2564-2591)



Day 3, August 10th, 2025 (Lots 3000-3572)

Railroadiana (Lots 3000-3057)

Numismatics (Lots 3059-3333)

World’s Fair (3059-3074)

Scrip & Currency (3075-3097)

US Mint (3098-3126)

Coins & Ingots (3127-3199)

Medals & Exonumia (3200-3255)

Tokens (3256-3333)

Militaria (Lots 3334-3476)

Political (Lots 3477-3509)

Firearms & Knives (Lots 3510-3572)
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Steamboat Engineer's Certificate, Louisville, 1855 [197784]3030 - Steamboat Engineer's Certificate, Louisville, 1855 [197784]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. No. 240, issued for Robert Moore as engineer for a steamboat. Dec. 7th, 1855. District of Louisville. Reverse has the duties and liabilities of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******s for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Eureka, Nevada Railroad Depot Photos & RPPC [196721]3031 - Eureka, Nevada Railroad Depot Photos & RPPC [196721]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Two prints of an early Eureka & Palisade Railroad depot scene. You can see early autos, train cars, and even a wagon in the front. 5 x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Eureka & Palisades Railroad Stereoview and 2 Real Photo Postcards [165534]3032 - Eureka & Palisades Railroad Stereoview and 2 Real Photo Postcards [165534]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great set of photos from the Eureka and Palisades Railroad at Palisades, Nevada. Stereoview shows the "First Construction Train passing the Pal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Eureka and Palisade Railroad Metal Tag [199368]3033 - Eureka and Palisade Railroad Metal Tag [199368]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Arrowhead shaped tag, stamped E.P.R.R., SEC. Shows age, but in good cond. ^ Date: 1868-70 Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Palisad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to M*********n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Carson & Colorado Railroad Lock and Key Thorne Station, NV, 1881-1900 [197508]3034 - Carson & Colorado Railroad Lock and Key Thorne Station, NV, 1881-1900 [197508]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A heart-shaped Carson and Colorado Railroad lock and key, c1881-1900. "C & C RR Z" and "Thorne S" engraved on the shackle. X...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to B*****T for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Tonopah, Goldfield, Bullfrog, Nevada Railroad Ephemera [197603]3035 - Tonopah, Goldfield, Bullfrog, Nevada Railroad Ephemera [197603]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Rare group! Includes: Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad delivery receipt (1928); Tonopah & Tidewater RR Bill of Lading (1915 to Zabrisk...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to o*******e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Ephemera (Stereoview, Pass List, Etc.) [199760]3036 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Ephemera (Stereoview, Pass List, Etc.) [199760]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 items. 1) Watkins stereoview of the Crown Point trestle in Gold Hill. 2) 1879 Pass List that includes Tahoe magnate DL Bliss, as well as entr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Ephemera Collection [199824]3037 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Ephemera Collection [199824]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 35. Includes: shipping receipts from the 1870s-1910s, including for bullion shipments from the Morgan Mill; druggist AM Cole shipment receipt;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Lock [197509]3038 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Lock [197509]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Virginia & Truckee Railroad lock (marked on shackle, as usual) and a 1904 timetable (Reprinted in 1991). No key for the lock. A very rare and de...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to B*****T for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Ticket Ledger / Letter Copybook, 1890s [197561]3039 - Virginia & Truckee Railroad Ticket Ledger / Letter Copybook, 1890s [197561]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
500 page ledger/letter copying book recording Daily Local and Coupon Ticket Sales at Virginia City. Lists amounts for the various stations along the V
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c*****r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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