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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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Dahlonega Mint Supt. Rossignol Fired, Replaced by President Tyler Family Member 1843 [196909]3100 - Dahlonega Mint Supt. Rossignol Fired, Replaced by President Tyler Family Member 1843 [196909]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two page letter from Walter Forward, Secretary of the Treasury to M (Mark). A. Cooper, "Hse of Reps." Feb 4, 1843. Mr. Forward is telling...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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J.C. Calhoun Mine and Dahlonega Mint Letter, 1847 [196862]3101 - J.C. Calhoun Mine and Dahlonega Mint Letter, 1847 [196862]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exceptional 1847 Dahlonega, GA folded letter written by R B Lewis, administrator of the Mint at Dahlonega, and Lumpkin County politician to Senator an
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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New Orleans Mint Ephemera [196867]3102 - New Orleans Mint Ephemera [196867]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very interesting collection of printed ephemera regarding the New Orleans Mint. 1838 New Orleans banks proceedings, great publication discussing th
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Carson City Mint Original Obverse $20 Gold Piece (Double Eagle) Die [199959]3103 - Carson City Mint Original Obverse $20 Gold Piece (Double Eagle) Die [199959]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular! This is an original cancelled CC mint coin die authenticated by Carson City Mint Press Operator Ken Hopple. After examining it, Ken belie
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to J******K for (3,000.00 + 750.00BP) = 3,750.00
 
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Original Carson City Mint Coin Bag [199960]3104 - Original Carson City Mint Coin Bag [199960]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic! This is an original Carson City Mint canvas coin bag, likely for dollars given the coin imprints visible on the lower portion of the bag. B
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to D******r for (2,100.00 + 525.00BP) = 2,625.00
 
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Carson City Mint Photograph Pair: 1890s Workers & 1930s Mining the Grounds! [197500]3105 - Carson City Mint Photograph Pair: 1890s Workers & 1930s Mining the Grounds! [197500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 exceptionally rare views of operations at the Carson City Mint. We just don't see many photos besides exterior building shots. And both...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to D******a for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Carson City Mint Silver Bullion Memorandum for Hale & Norcross Mine, Chollar Mill [199955]3106 - Carson City Mint Silver Bullion Memorandum for Hale & Norcross Mine, Chollar Mill [199955]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Memorandum of Silver Bullion Deposited at the Carson City Mint on Sept. 4th, 1888 by HR Logan. Marked "Chollar Mill" at upper left and &qu...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to A*****0 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Carson City Mint Memorandum Pair: Silver & Gold Bullion Forms [197501]3107 - Carson City Mint Memorandum Pair: Silver & Gold Bullion Forms [197501]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different CC Mint memorandum forms. One is for Silver Bullion and the other is for Gold Bullion. Both are dated 1891 and are for deposits mad
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Comstock Mine Billhead for Carson City Mint Gold Coin Express Shipment, 1892 [197312]3108 - Comstock Mine Billhead for Carson City Mint Gold Coin Express Shipment, 1892 [197312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic! Savage Mining Company billhead, Virginia City, 1892, to Wells Fargo & Co. for express charges on $23,091.33 in coin from the Carson C...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*****0 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Carson City Mint Letter About Gold Coin Wells Fargo Shipment to Virginia City, NV [199956]3109 - Carson City Mint Letter About Gold Coin Wells Fargo Shipment to Virginia City, NV [199956]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Feb, 18th, 1892 letter on official mint letterhead. Message to RP Keating, Supt. of the Savage Mine in Virginia City. LL Elrod tells him that $2,400 o
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to D******a for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Carson City Mint Ephemera Group incl. Comstock Deposits [197507]3110 - Carson City Mint Ephemera Group incl. Comstock Deposits [197507]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1) 1870 Daily Alta California newspaper with small blurb about the first coins (dollars) being produced at the CC Mint. 2) 1896 Memorandum o
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to c*****r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Carson City Mint Coin Bags c. 1960's (6) [198361]3111 - Carson City Mint Coin Bags c. 1960's (6) [198361]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has six coin bags marked "US Mint/ Carson City/ Nevada" at roughly 5 in. X 11 in. The print is very crisp and legible. 1960's...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to D******r for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Charlotte Mint Report and CdV of Calvin Cowles by M Brady [196856]3112 - Charlotte Mint Report and CdV of Calvin Cowles by M Brady [196856]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1840 report to House of Representatives regarding expenditures at Branch Mint at Charlotte-4pp have slight lower paper loss. Rare CdV by Matthew Brady
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Branch Mints Charlotte & Dahlonega Proposals [196858]3113 - Branch Mints Charlotte & Dahlonega Proposals [196858]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare 1831 (21st Congress) and 1834 (23rd Congress) Assay Office reports from North Carolina and Georgia, during the beginning of the first US Gol
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Philadelphia Mint Souvenirs [197340]3114 - Philadelphia Mint Souvenirs [197340]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four vintage souvenirs from the United States Mint in Philadelphia: 1) glass paperweight with old photograph "U.S. Mint Philadelphia, PA."...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to T*******5 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Photographic History of Philadelphia Mint, 21 Views [196857]3115 - Photographic History of Philadelphia Mint, 21 Views [196857]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
21 historic views of the Philadelphia Mint. five stereo views: probably all taken in prep for of just after the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, circa 1875
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Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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History of Philadelphia Mint Collection [197334]3116 - History of Philadelphia Mint Collection [197334]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Huge collection of ephemera relating to the history of the Philadelphia Mint: 1792 ad (c1930s) inspecting coins (the first women employed by the feder
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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US Mint Coin & Medal Information Publications, 5 [196866]3117 - US Mint Coin & Medal Information Publications, 5 [196866]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1895 Index of the Coins and Medals of The Cabinet of the Mint of the United States at Philadelphia. 45 pages, 5 x 7 inches. Two copies of the 1951 Do
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Treasury Dept. Peace Dollar Press Release, 1964 [196859]3118 - Treasury Dept. Peace Dollar Press Release, 1964 [196859]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An exceptionally rare Treasury Department notice from 1964 of the upcoming release of the silver Peace Dollar, the first striking of US silver dollars
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to T*******5 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Walter Forward, Sec. of Treasury Signed Letters, 3 [196861]3119 - Walter Forward, Sec. of Treasury Signed Letters, 3 [196861]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Secretary of Treasury Walter Forward signed letters including one to a member of the house of Representatives. 1842 and 1843. "He was app...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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