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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Early French Bi-planes RPC Pioneer Postcards  (116616)3600 - Early French Bi-planes RPC Pioneer Postcards (116616)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six RPC pioneer postcards depicting, early 20th century French countryside scenes of single wing airplanes and bi-planes. Blank except three ha
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****1 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Eight French Political Postcards Litho RPC Early 1900's  (116387)3601 - Eight French Political Postcards Litho RPC Early 1900's (116387)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight various French political postcards from the early 1900's through the '30s and '40s. Some brightly colored, others black and white ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Four Dreyfus Affair Litho Postcards  (116370)3602 - Four Dreyfus Affair Litho Postcards (116370)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Postcards from early 1900's with black and white lithos depicting images from the Dreyfus Affair in France; includes Nos. 2-4 Veiled Lady a...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Large Group of European Risque Pinup Postcards (35)  (110336)3603 - Large Group of European Risque Pinup Postcards (35) (110336)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large and varied group of approximately 35 pinup postcards. Some notables include four from Suzanne Meunier (Paris), two from Danorin (Italy), one fro
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for (425.00 + 93.50BP) = 518.50
 
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Lot of 11 Worldwide Experimental Airplane Pioneer Postcards  (116592)3604 - Lot of 11 Worldwide Experimental Airplane Pioneer Postcards (116592)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 early 1900's international experimental airplane pioneer postcards. Both lithos and black and white RPCs. Three colorful Tuck's li...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Lot of 45 French Pioneer Postcards   (116332)3605 - Lot of 45 French Pioneer Postcards (116332)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 45 Pioneer Postcards with various views of France around the turn of the 20th Century. All are in good condition. Includes litho and RPC. Some
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to j*******h for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Three Pioneer Postcards Litho and RPC with Gems  (116385)3606 - Three Pioneer Postcards Litho and RPC with Gems (116385)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three rare Pioneer Postcards adorned with shiny gems. France features litho French woman 1901 canceled with French writing; RPC cat with jeweled eyes
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to j*****0 for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Early 1900's Pioneer Postcards of Germany  (116331)3607 - Early 1900's Pioneer Postcards of Germany (116331)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nearly 50 Litho and RPC pioneer postcards depicting German scenes: religious, tourism, military and everyday activities. Colorful and some are works o
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Early German Art Deco Postcards C. 1900 Includes Four By M. Schubert (12)  (111577)3608 - Early German Art Deco Postcards C. 1900 Includes Four By M. Schubert (12) (111577)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve cards circa 1900 from Germany includes four from Series 32 by M. Schubert. Also a card from artist G. Mouton. All are cards of women in differe
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Four Sins Postcards From Germany  (111587)3609 - Four Sins Postcards From Germany (111587)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four cards includes obscenity, loud music and cheating. From E. Nister, Nurnberg. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (if not USA): German
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
 
 
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German Art Card, "Namens-Tage", Woman With Bouquet  (111573)3610 - German Art Card, "Namens-Tage", Woman With Bouquet (111573)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Art card from Germany, "Namens-Tage" signed by artist, WS. Nice condition. Very attractive card. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection C...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to H**********l for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Humorous German Postcard, Nurnberg, Head Funnel & Thermometer  (111633)3611 - Humorous German Postcard, Nurnberg, Head Funnel & Thermometer (111633)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From Google translator: Man pouring liguid into funnel going into man's head, "Tinct. Prudentiae Et Sapientiae" translates to "Pr...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*******h for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Six Anti-Germany American and Foreign WWI Postcards  (116380)3612 - Six Anti-Germany American and Foreign WWI Postcards (116380)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six litho Anti-Germany, Anti-Kaiser Wilhelm WWI era postcards from the U.S. and abroad. Some colorful, one about labor unrest, remembering the "...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p******1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Three Pioneer Postcards RPCs German Early Bi-planes  (116611)3613 - Three Pioneer Postcards RPCs German Early Bi-planes (116611)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three RPC pioneer postcards from Germany and Belgium. Blank with some writing on the backs of two of them. Photos include an English double decker air
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Two Choice Art Cards Published By Ludwig Frank, Munchen  (111576)3614 - Two Choice Art Cards Published By Ludwig Frank, Munchen (111576)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cards #708 and #710. Both of women in flowing gowns. One by artist Sera and the other by Mattino. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (if
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Two German Postcards, 1938 and 1939 With Adolph Hitler  (111592)3615 - Two German Postcards, 1938 and 1939 With Adolph Hitler (111592)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two postcards, one reads, "13 Marz 1938 Ein Volk Ein Reich Ein Fuhrer". The other reads, "Reichspartei Tag, Nurnberg 2-11 September. ...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
Sold to p******1 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Seven Early Foreign Imprinted Postcards and Cover  (116378)3616 - Seven Early Foreign Imprinted Postcards and Cover (116378)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven foreign imprinted postcards from the 1880s-90s, some from British India, two blank, the rest canceled with foreign language handwriting. Also a
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Lot of 60 Pioneer Postcards Russo-Japanese War 1904-05  (116389)3617 - Lot of 60 Pioneer Postcards Russo-Japanese War 1904-05 (116389)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 60 colorful Pioneer Postcards from the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05. Some litho, some RPC, some used and canceled, some blank. All in good cond
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Mexico Postcard Collection  (113142)3618 - Mexico Postcard Collection (113142)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 95 postcards incl. 30+ real photo postcards. Twenty mailed, 1907-1940s. Cards show: Bull fight at Tia Juana; Yverdon; Old Adobe Chapel at Tia J
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to S*****0 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Real Photo Postcards From Monterrey, Mexico includes 6 Town Scenes  (110341)3619 - Real Photo Postcards From Monterrey, Mexico includes 6 Town Scenes (110341)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice set of six postcards, only one postally used. View photos to view closeups. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (if not USA): Mexic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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