Press Release

Reno, NV, USA, July 10, 2024 -- Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC will look to take some of the edge off of summer’s sweltering heat with a cool, two-day Timeless Treasures Auction on Saturday and Sunday, July 13th and 14th. The online-only event is loaded with 1,584 lots of numismatics, Western Americana, postal history and more. Online bidding will be provided by iCollector.com.

“Get ready for two exciting days packed with an array of remarkable items awaiting new homes,” said Fred Holabird of Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC. “We invite everyone to join us in this fun sale, featuring collectibles in all the usual categories. And don’t forget, all lots open for bidding at just ten dollars.” Start times both days will by 8 am Pacific.

Day 1 categories include maps and travel, autographs, books, dolls and toys, sports, model railroading, transportation (railroads, air, steamship / marine and automobile), stage / Express / Wells Fargo, philatelic (covers, postcards and stamps) and stocks and bonds – 797 lots in all.

A Boston Directory for the year 1855, published by George Adams (Boston), 412 pages, in very good to fine condition, with the re-binding fine, has a pre-sale estimate of $180-$500. Also, a group of 23 collectibles books, including Art of the Old West, Collectible Advertising, Fountain Pens, Oak Furniture, Cast Iron and Tin Toys, Silent Movie Stars and more should hit $200-$400.

Railroad lots will feature a 1933 Ann Arbor (Mich.) Railroad pass, issued to Mrs. E. G. Clark, “Wife of Freight Traffic Mgr.” (est. $100-$200); a collection of 38 mostly toy train parts, to include an HO Transformer, rolling stock and straight track (est. $150-$200); and three Canadian National Railway silver hot food covers, all in a Canadian National Hotels box (est. $150-$400).

An 1875 Wells Fargo & Co. receipt from Virginia City, Montana for a nugget pin valued at $15 going to Kansas has been assigned a pre-sale estimate of $100-$200; as has a collection of about 40 early German color postcards (Gruss, etc.), from the late 19th century (circa 1888-1900).

A group of around 300 or more stamps from Australia and Queensland, 1913 to modern, mostly in used condition and gathered from family collections, dealers and trade stock, should finish at $80-$300. Also, an 1893 Wells Fargo & Co. Bank check made out to Cliff House (Colorado), in the amount of $23.00, signed by Cliff House owner Adolph Sutro, is expected to fetch $70-$150.

A photo postcard depicting and signed by former baseball star J.C. Martin, shown wearing a Chicago White Sox uniform (one of several teams Martin played for, including the Miracle Mets of 1969), signed, “Best Wishes / J.C. Martin”, has an estimate of $80-$100. Also, a circa 1938 child-size wooden rocking chair, with some mesh loose, is expected to command $50-$100.

Day 2 is loaded with Native Americana, art, photography, entertainment / cinema / Hollywood / theater / dance, music, World’s Fair and Expositions, numismania, fraternal organizations and badges, exonumia medals and tokens, coins, foreign numismatics, currency, gold, silver, fine jewelry, bullion, antique and costume jewelry, gemstones, gold nuggets and mineral specimens.

Also up for bid will be other numismatics (ephemera, ingots, U.S. Mint), mining collectibles, firearms-related items, advertising, political and military, gaming, bottles, assorted collectibles (souvenir plates, spoons and flatware), and collectibles in a wide range of categories, including household, general store, home décor, porcelain, ceramic and glass – in all, a total of 782 lots.

To learn more about Holabird Western Americana Collections, and the two-day, online-only timed auction planned for July 13th and 14th, beginning at 8 am Pacific time each day, please visit www.holabirdamericana.com.

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