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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Sailing Ship & Shield Counter  (116027)4320 - Sailing Ship & Shield Counter (116027)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: sailing ship; rev.: shield. Br., rd., 23 mm. Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection Country (if not USA): State: City/County: Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Grand Canyon National Park 50th Anniversary Medals  (114579)4321 - Grand Canyon National Park 50th Anniversary Medals (114579)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two identical: obv.: Grand Canyon National Park / 1919 50th Anniversary / 1969; rev.: Great Seal of the State of Arizona / 1912. Br., rd., 35 mm. Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to m*****a for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Paul Bunyon Medallions  (114317)4322 - Paul Bunyon Medallions (114317)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: 1963-1967. Each medal is different, celebrating the North Coast culture. For 1963: Obv.: The Return of Paul Bunyan / Fort Bragg, Californ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****4 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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CSNA Sterling Silver Convention Medal  (116538)4323 - CSNA Sterling Silver Convention Medal (116538)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California State Numismatic Assocition 58th Semi-Annual Convention April 23-25, 1976 / Fresno. Marked .999 # 168 on edge. 40 mm, 1 oz. Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to r******c for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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1932 Olympics Medal Collection  (114616)4324 - 1932 Olympics Medal Collection (114616)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of five pieces: 1) stick pin: X th / Olympiad / 1932 / Los Angeles; octagonal, 25 mm. 2) Encased 1908 Indian Head Penny, Olympic / Games / 1932
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Athletic Sports Medals  (114822)4325 - Athletic Sports Medals (114822)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Interscholastic Athletic Association / Of Standford University // Broad Jump / O. Baumbaugh / Second / 10 ft. 1/2 inch / March 23, 1907
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Bicentennial Old Monterey Medal  (116391)4326 - Bicentennial Old Monterey Medal (116391)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze medal in black vinyl and plastic case, commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Old Monterey. A large 63 mm piece, no record could be found abou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Porterville Medals  (114824)4327 - Porterville Medals (114824)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) The Paul Bunyan / Porterville, California; rd., br., 27 mm. 2 & 3) 1976 Bicentennial medals: serial number 445 with Liberty Bel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Sacramento Medals  (114612)4328 - Sacramento Medals (114612)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) Sacramento / May / 9-12 / 1950 / California // California Federation of Womens Clubs / 50 / Years; Rd., br. 34 mm, holed. 2) Sacramen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to m********2.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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1906 Earthquake and Fire Medal Collection  (115779)4329 - 1906 Earthquake and Fire Medal Collection (115779)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five pieces: 1) 1898 encased Indian Head Penny, Souvenir of the San Francisco earthquake. 2 & 3) Meet Me At Greater / San Francisco // Sa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*o for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Golden Gate Kennel Club Medals  (114725)4330 - Golden Gate Kennel Club Medals (114725)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three, two sterling silver. One S.F. Kennel Club, two Golden Gate Kennel Club. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to j******D for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Mechanics Institute Silver Coin Award Woodward's Gardens  (117263)4331 - Mechanics Institute Silver Coin Award Woodward's Gardens (117263)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mechanic's Institute Industrial Exhibition silver coin awarded to Woodward's Gardens in San Francisco for "Stuffed Reserved Animals,&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Pan Pacific Exposition Guthell Festival Medal  (114746)4332 - Pan Pacific Exposition Guthell Festival Medal (114746)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gutheil N.A.T.B. July 25 26 1915 San Francisco” on 1.40 x 1.80 bronze medal – 3.25 overall – Top bar reads “7 Tem
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to W********y.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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San Francisco Medal Collection  (114618)4333 - San Francisco Medal Collection (114618)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 medals from the City By the Bay: Cliff House souvenir; 1918 Advertising Clubs Convention; 1969 Trans Bay Tube completion; 1954 San Francisco
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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San Francisco Medals  (114726)4334 - San Francisco Medals (114726)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: August 1902 Knights of Pythias, 26mm. 1906 souvenir medal of the San Francisco orphan asylum fund athletic carnial, presented by Hon. W. R
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Early California Exposition Medal c. 1894  (109014)4335 - Early California Exposition Medal c. 1894 (109014)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a medal where the obv. side depicts two women, an eagle and the sun rising over a bay; possibly San Francisco Bay. Outside the wreath is &q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********c for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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San Francisco Earthquake and Fire So Called Dollar Collection  (116002)4336 - San Francisco Earthquake and Fire So Called Dollar Collection (116002)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight: HK 340, 340A, 341 (one unc one VF+), three 342, one 343. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (if not USA): State: Californ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******8 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Siskiyou County Fair Medal  (115590)4337 - Siskiyou County Fair Medal (115590)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze octagonal medal, 29 mm. H. D. Brown Medal / G S / 1929 / Siskiyou County / Fair / Sept. 6.7.8 Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to i*****l for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Sonoma County Kennel Club Sterling Silver Medals  (114615)4338 - Sonoma County Kennel Club Sterling Silver Medals (114615)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. Sonoma County Kennel Club around the Bear Flag // Larson & Co. / San Francisco / Sterling. 45 mm,1.3 ounces each. Provenance: Joh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******n for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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California Medal Collection  (114614)4339 - California Medal Collection (114614)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18 eclectic medals: 1927 Charles Lindburgh Los Angeles Banquet Dinner; 1937 Mariposa Airport(2); 1923 Centennial of the Monroe Doctrine Los Ang
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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