Big Tent Auction: Philatelic, Americana, Mining, Numismatics--April 2020

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Auction Details

Day 1, April 16th, 2020 (Lots 1000-1754)
Native Americana
Art
General Americana
Books

Day 2, April 17th, 2020 (Lots 2000-2753)
Mining Equipment
Minerals
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera
Stocks & Bonds
Mining
Other
Railroad
Transportation
Sports
Firearms & Weaponry
Military

Day 3, April 18th, 2020 (Lots 3000-3764)
Philatelic & Postal History
Ephemera
First Day
First Flight
Airships
Philatelic Covers & Postal History
Postcards

Day 4, April 19th, 2020 (Lots 4000-4763)
Tokens
Numismatics
Cowboy
Bargains & Dealer Specials

Welcome to our April Sale!

Covid-19
There’s a lot going on out there, and we’ve strived to find a way to keep operating in a safe and responsible manner. We incorporate all of the WHO recommendations, and then some. Our offices are cleaner and more sanitary than ever before, with sanitization cleanings up to four times per day! While most employees work at home, we also keep the 6-10 foot rule in place at the office. The result so far has been excellent, with a very healthy staff. Others around the country are not as lucky, and we strongly encourage following the WHO recommendations. We’ve been looking at a month, rather than 2 weeks. If it takes more, we’re “all in”.

This Auction!
This auction has another wide variety of outstanding collectibles in perhaps 30 collecting categories. Wow! Last sale we started with the John Reynolds Collection of California tokens, medals, shell cards and other Exonumia. This sale features more Reynolds tokens and his fabulous Aviation Mail (and California) Postal History Collection of more than 10,000 covers! As part of this collection, we offer his Pioneer Post Card Collection, a specialty of the earliest “picture post cards.”
Reynolds also had a major collection of Circus and Side Show photography and ephemera. We only split out some of it, such as the tokens, medals and scrip into individual lots. The bulk of the collection is so good, and of such excellent quality, inclusive of the personal collection of Nicu DeBarcsy (the most famous of the late 19th – early 20th dwarves), that we feel the collection needs to stay together as a whole – with thousands of photographs (CDV, Cabinet card, photo post cards) collected since the early 1960s, ending in about 1995 or so.
We continue with the marvelous Ken Prag Collection, and not to be outdone, we offer the Geoff Pollock Utah Mining Stock Certificate Collection in tact! More than 2000 pieces. It took Geoff more than thirty years to collect these pieces, highlighted by the fantastic 1864 Jordan Mining Co. stock signed by General Patrick Connor.
Our Art Department is ever-expanding, with this auction features a collection of wonderful Nevada artists plus many more.
The mining goods are also excellent, across the board, including part of the contents of a 1930’s assay lab! …and a mining library as a “unit” from a formerly producing mining company. And more large mining equipment from CMR Co.
A huge selection of costume jewelry is present from a southern California costume jewelry store that gave us their goods upon retiring. We remind everybody that our company is a great way to sell your inventories – the bigger the better!

Finding Your Collectibles
You’ll have fun perusing this catalog. There are great rarities in every section. As usual, we welcome calls and questions about lots. Need a better description? Just call or email us. Need help navigating? Just call! We’ve got simple ways of finding things, but sometimes we all need a little help to learn “the tricks.”

Consignments
Here at Holabird, we are, in a way, your partners in Collecting. We bring you some of the most exciting collections to hit the market every year.
Many of these collections are life-long projects, painstakingly put together by careful collectors – like you. When its time to sell, consider us! We bring more to the marketplace than any other company. Imagine this- five live internet bidding platforms in use for most auctions, all carefully picked. In fact, we work with several of these advanced forums to help make them, us, and the auction experience better for you. We bring new collectors to the table each and every auction.
Buying on the internet is at an all time high, and we understand how and why – that’s why we do so much with our internet bidding platform “partners”. Even though we are under Covid-19 WHO and Nevada guidelines, we work to make the internet sale a successful experience. And that includes shipping – we sanitize the packages before they go out.

While we work our way through the pandemic, it is important to realize we can assist. Our internet doors remain open, and we provide a huge platform from which to sell collections. If its time to sell your treasured items, let us know. If you’re home cleaning out the house and storeroom, and forgot about Grandpa’s collection, and need revenue, call us! If you run a chain of stores, such as pawn shops or thrift stores, we can easily generate that much needed revenue. Our processing is fast – we process about 3,000 lots of all forms of antiques and collectibles every 60 days. Nobody in America can match this. Our sales performance is also unequalled. Give us a call today. We have representatives in many parts of the USA. If the collection warrants, I’ll come myself and help you evaluate and discuss how we can assist.
--Fred Holabird--


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Knights Templar Postcard Collection  (115550)3500 - Knights Templar Postcard Collection (115550)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 26 black and white RPC's with a Knights Teplar theme, Cards are in very good condition, some have pencil marks. Nice starter set for a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Shriners' Electric Parade Postcards  (115551)3501 - Shriners' Electric Parade Postcards (115551)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 30 RPC's representing the Shriners' Electric Parade and other evens from the early 20th Century. All are in very good conditi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Three RPC Pioneer Postcards Southern California  (116365)3502 - Three RPC Pioneer Postcards Southern California (116365)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three RPC Pioneer Postcards, blank with scenic black and white photos of 1890's Redlands, Mount Lowe Railway and Home of Ramona. Provenance: J...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to c******n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Madera, California Postcard Collection  (113133)3503 - Madera, California Postcard Collection (113133)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 33 incl. a few RPPC. Eleven mailed, 1906-1911. Madera printers include: CF Preciado Co., and Golden Rule Store. Views include: Union High Schoo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*******h for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Three Real Photo Postcards of Farming  (111568)3504 - Three Real Photo Postcards of Farming (111568)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three real photos of farming. One reads, "Spring Hill Farm, Lake Co." The other two say Madera County in pencil on the reverse. Provenan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Marysville, Calif. 4th of July Advertising Pioneer Postcards and Cover  (116379)3505 - Marysville, Calif. 4th of July Advertising Pioneer Postcards and Cover (116379)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colorful collection includes Fourth of July Celebration Marysville, Calif., cover canceled 1901; three early 1900's Pioneer postcards, an RPC an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to y******e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Real Photo Postcards of 1914-1915 Mt. Lassen Volcanic Eruptions  (113152)3506 - Real Photo Postcards of 1914-1915 Mt. Lassen Volcanic Eruptions (113152)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19 RPPC of the June 1914 Mt. Lassen eruption and aftermath. Three cards mailed, 1915-1929. Views by BF Loomis (eruption happening with early ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g*******h for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Group of Napa Sonoma Postcards & Misc. (8)  (110344)3507 - Group of Napa Sonoma Postcards & Misc. (8) (110344)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, Napa Soda Springs (real photo), Sacramento Citrus Fair, 1911 and Napa County Fair cover from 1920. Set includes 8 pie
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
Sold to h*******e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Nevada City, California Parade Ephemera Group (5)  (110354)3508 - Nevada City, California Parade Ephemera Group (5) (110354)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five pieces includes real photo postcard, parade advertisement and two parade pictorial covers along with a Grass Valley postcard. Also comes with two
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p********w.. for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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Advertising Postcards (10)  (116756)3509 - Advertising Postcards (10) (116756)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lot of 10 advertising postcards, going back to 1912. they tout everything from chocolates to a motel in the design of The Alamo. Provenance: Salva
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to q******s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Pasadena Tournament of Roses Pictorial Collection (225+ Pieces)  (115270)3510 - Pasadena Tournament of Roses Pictorial Collection (225+ Pieces) (115270)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postal / Postcards / Souvenir booklets and more. This impressive collection includes: 115 real photo postcards; 50+ early printed postcards, c.1905-1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Rare Pinecrest, California Folding Postcard  (113093)3511 - Rare Pinecrest, California Folding Postcard (113093)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare folding postcard advertising Cabins at Pinecrest in the San Bernardino Mountains. Proprietor is JN Baylis, San Bernardino, CA. Six views of cabin
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Rare Planada, California Postcards  (113091)3512 - Rare Planada, California Postcards (113091)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Both unused. No printer listed. 1) Hotel Ciquatan, Planada, Cal., "The City Beautiful." View shows early cars parked in front of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to c******n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Portola Festival Postcards  (115563)3513 - Portola Festival Postcards (115563)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of about 50 RPC's & lithos celebrating the Portola Festival in California. Most of the cards have writing, some are blank. A very...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****r for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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Portola Festival, 1909 Postcards & Covers, California  (111545)3514 - Portola Festival, 1909 Postcards & Covers, California (111545)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Group of postcards and covers from the Portola Festival, 1909. Portola is located in Northern California. Set includes a large postal envelo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Repaired Red Bluff Pioneer Postcard  (116338)3515 - Repaired Red Bluff Pioneer Postcard (116338)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pioneer Postcard, copyright, 1898, distributed by C.H. Darrough pharmacist, Red Bluff Drug Store depicts lithos of San Francisco views. Postcard has b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to g*******h for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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National Orange Show Postcards & Pennant  (115560)3516 - National Orange Show Postcards & Pennant (115560)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot, dedicated to the 1913 National Orange Show in San Bernardino, is comprised of a colorful 24" pennant, 13 B&W RPCs, two postcardpa...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Lot of 17 International Seaplanes Clippers Postcards  (116594)3517 - Lot of 17 International Seaplanes Clippers Postcards (116594)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 postcards of seaplanes (clippers) both lithos and RPCs, some are canceled and most are blank. All in very good condition, the set includes i
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Lot of 7 Glenn Curtiss Aviation RPC Pioneer Postcards  (116596)3518 - Lot of 7 Glenn Curtiss Aviation RPC Pioneer Postcards (116596)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 early 1900's pioneer postcards highlighting aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss. Curtiss progressed from a bicycle racer, to motorcycles and...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***4 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Pioneer Litho Postcards Various Cities  (116360)3519 - Pioneer Litho Postcards Various Cities (116360)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 assorted pioneer postcards from San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Milwaukee and more. Vibrant colors. Some canceled, some with writing, some
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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