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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Potpourri of Advertisements  (117733)4600 - Potpourri of Advertisements (117733)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of advertisements from magazine pages to cards. Included are ads for Sun Maid Raisins, The 1939 New York Worlds Fair and many more.
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Set of four: Indiana Glass Company Kings Crown Thumbprint pattern, glass plates and cups - dark gree4601 - Set of four: Indiana Glass Company Kings Crown Thumbprint pattern, glass plates and cups - dark gree
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of four green Federal glass plates, and 4 glass cups ; could be moss green, beveled circle dots, with embossed zig zag under lip, mugs have handle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*********r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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U.S. Sticker Collection for trunks, for celebrations, stamp edges on many   (115688)4602 - U.S. Sticker Collection for trunks, for celebrations, stamp edges on many (115688)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sever stickers for celebrations, various locations 1930-40s, not used, many are travel stickers, miniature advertisements for tourism, different produ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Universal Theatres Souvenir Mirror  (115408)4603 - Universal Theatres Souvenir Mirror (115408)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Beehive cartoon; Rev.: mirror. On the edge: Germany / A Souvenir From The / Universal Theatres Concession Co. / Chicago, Ill. Metal, 45 mm. Pro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Unusual Advertising Collection  (116000)4604 - Unusual Advertising Collection (116000)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six dairy advertisements, three advertising thimbles, three pins. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (if not USA): State: City/County:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to j******6 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Bits and Pieces of Gold Costume Jewelry (500+ pieces)  (110378)4605 - Bits and Pieces of Gold Costume Jewelry (500+ pieces) (110378)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A LOT of Leftovers, broken, mismatched, singles and miscellaneous faux gold jewelry parts, pins, broaches, earrings, chains, hooks, loops, studs, scr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Sterling Silver Miscellaneous Charms, Necklaces, Earrings Lot of 20 Pieces!  (116163)4606 - Sterling Silver Miscellaneous Charms, Necklaces, Earrings Lot of 20 Pieces! (116163)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miscellaneous Sterling Silver items including 2 rings, an ear cuff with cubic zirconia a large silver sea shell pin, a rhinestone flip flop pendant, n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Vintage Designer Costume Jewelry Leftovers Grab Bag (250+ pieces!)  (116160)4607 - Vintage Designer Costume Jewelry Leftovers Grab Bag (250+ pieces!) (116160)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All the singles, missing stones, broken, parts, pieces, clasps, hooks, loops, rings, settings, loose stones and leftover pieces from the entire collec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Vintage wrist watches, Guess, Disney and more  (Lot of 10)  (115001)4608 - Vintage wrist watches, Guess, Disney and more (Lot of 10) (115001)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of watches 10 dated from 1980's to 1990's. Of special note that their are Guess, Disney characters, Independent Truck company ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Antique Photo -  Buggy Maker CDV  (115681)4609 - Antique Photo - Buggy Maker CDV (115681)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small black/white photo; circa 1865-70; Man making a horse buggy , back of photo stamped Petra Sanling & Co. Fotogrfisk Atelier Throndm, pencile...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Japanese Trunk Stickers Collection  (115673)4610 - Japanese Trunk Stickers Collection (115673)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A traveler's sticker collection -Various trunk stickers ; most are from hotels in Japan, a few are from China and a couple from Mexico; Proven...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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4 collectible Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plates Jul 1911 Blue ; 1910; and two 1909 plates  (116242)4611 - 4 collectible Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plates Jul 1911 Blue ; 1910; and two 1909 plates (116242)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plate -Blue; 1911 image of snowy field with fence, branch with birds perched on tree limbs; sheath of corn tied to branch;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Royal Copenhagen -Christmas Plates (Blue) 1919-1924  (116246)4612 - Royal Copenhagen -Christmas Plates (Blue) 1919-1924 (116246)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of six Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plates 1919, 1920, 1921,1922,1923, and 1924 Jul 1919 "Birds in snow covered garden" winter scene o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Set of six Blue Denmark Copenhagen Porcelain Plates Kongelig Hofleverandor Bing & Grondahl  (116240)4613 - Set of six Blue Denmark Copenhagen Porcelain Plates Kongelig Hofleverandor Bing & Grondahl (116240)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bing & Grondahl Copenhagen Porcelain Plates: Kongelig Hofleverandor 1975 The Queen's Christmas Residence Marselisbc 14 1971 Jul: hjemmel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to l*********r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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BU Lincoln Penny Roll Hoard  (117610)4614 - BU Lincoln Penny Roll Hoard (117610)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 130 rolls of BU Lincoln pennies, many in original bank wrappers. Rolls by date: 1952-D (1); 1954 (1); 1955 (1); 1955-D (6); 1957-D (2); 1958 (2)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Indian Head Penny Hoard  (117608)4615 - Indian Head Penny Hoard (117608)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 1500 Indian Head pennies from 1880-1908. Contains: 1880 (8); 1881 (21); 1882 (16); 1883 (29); 1884 (2); 1886 (2);1887 (26); 1888 (32); 1889 (23)
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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A. C. Yates Storecards  (116393)4616 - A. C. Yates Storecards (116393)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four store cards in the manner of U.S. ten dollar gold pieces featuring the "sign of the Old Man with Specs." Provenance: Benja...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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New York Storecards  (116392)4617 - New York Storecards (116392)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four 1950s store cards: Taylors & Richards, New York; A. C. Yates, Syracuse; William R. Brown , Saratoga Springs; Olcott & Brother, R...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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New York Storecards  (116394)4618 - New York Storecards (116394)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: H. B. West's Famous Trained Dogs, New York, 1853; Taylors & Richards, New York; Olcott & Brother, Rochester; A. C. Yates, S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Dealer Lot of Tokens and Button Pins  (116403)4619 - Dealer Lot of Tokens and Button Pins (116403)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of the tokens in this lot is "Collector of Eclectic Exonumia" and that describes this lot. 27 tokens: 1974 Calgary Stampede, transpor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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