Auction Details
Introduction to the Christmas 2020 Sale!
This sale features a number of important collections. The first is the Ken Prag “Industrial” stock certificate collection, a massive one of a kind collection of American Banks, industries and more. This is some of the last of the main-line Prag Collection, the rest coming in February/March, with duplicates coming later. Within this massive collection are some utterly fantastic sub-collections. Among these are Ken’s Banking collection, American Entertainment, Brewing, Telephone & Telegraph, Turnpikes, Firearms, Printing & Publishing collections and more. A few of these categories are so large that they are split between this December sale and the following sale in February/March of 2021.
Within these collections are pieces signed by famous Americans inclusive of Thomas Edison. The American Entertainment Collection is easily the best ever assembled collection of the history of motion pictures. Several hundred certificates document the financial history of the cinema and movie business from its infancy.
A major part of the all-important Prag Post Card Collection is also in this sale. Hundreds of lots of both themed post cards, such as vintage Christmas cards, as well as geographic gems from all over California. This offering has some of the most beautiful vintage post cards ever made, from artists such as Winsch to the incredible promotional “poster” cards of the Pan Pacific Expo in 1915.
The Paul Franklin Collection of California and Colorado will absolutely throw you into a tizzy. His Bodie mining stocks are among the best collection ever assembled. His California and Colorado mining photographs bare phenomenal. His collections of western assayer documents is also among the best ever. You’ll also see some great mining stocks from California and Colorado to go with the fantastic photos and assay certificates. But wait- there’s more! A great selection of California Gold Rush postal history supplements this group with a crowning glory- a group of 1850s illustrated letter sheets.
Our Railroad section is again full of original badges and passes. The Express section has a large collection of items.
There is such a wonderful variety of Americana that we’re sure you’ll find your own special items.
Don’t forget the Dealer/Bargain Section, where there are deals galore.
Bidding is easy. You can bid in this sale through internet auction platforms Icollector, Invaluable, Auction Zip or Live Auctioneer. You can place bids from your catalog absentee by mail, email or call us. If you don’t have a print catalog, and want to look at it, simply log into our home page and click on the Virtual Catalog Link and click on the December, 2020 sale. Our team is happy and ready to help with all your questions. 775 -851-1859.
Christmas Shoppers. If you need your auction winnings for Christmas delivery please let us know before bidding if possible so that we can make special arrangements for you. We will do our best to get the goods out for those who need it and expedited fees will apply. The rest of the shipments will go out after Christmas.
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Auction Schedule
Session 1 (Lots 1000-1712)
Stocks & Bonds (1000-1712)
Mining (1000-1208)
Railroad & Transportation (1209-1275)
Other (1276-1712)
Agriculture
Banking
Brewing
Entertainment Industry
Express
Firearms
Miscellaneous
Printing & Publishing
Telegraph & Telephone
Session 2 (Lots 2000-2660)
Transportation (2000-2057)
Railroad Passes & Cap Badges
Ephemera
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera (2058-2293)
Geo. Sort
General Americana (2294-2580)
Geo. Sort
Badges
Bottles
Circus
Cowboy
World’s Fair & Exposition
Miscellaneous incl. Jewelry, Fire, Toys
Numismatics (2581-2660)
Coins
Currency
Medals
Tokens
Session 3 (Lots 3000-3761)
Philatelic (3000-3761)
Wells Fargo & Other Express
Postal History incl. California Gold Rush Letter Sheet Collection
First Flight Covers
US
Canada
Postcards
Geo. Sort
Native Americana
Black Americana
Holidays
Political & Military
Miscellaneous
Foreign
Stamps & Ephemera
Session 4 (Lots 4000-4733)
Art (4000-4050)
Native Americana (4051-4115)
Firearms & Military (4116-4149)
Sports incl. Postcards, Stocks, & Cards (4150-4315)
Bargains & Dealer Specials Part I (4316-4733)
Numismatics (4316-4432)
Stocks & Bonds (4433-4588)
Mining
Railroad
Other
Mining Equipment & Ephemera (4589-4733)
Session 5 (Lots 5000-5680)
Bargains & Dealer Specials Part 2 (5000-5680)
Transportation (5000-5029)
General Americana (5030-5680)
Geo. Sort
Cowboy
Toys
Souvenir Plates
Music Memorabilia
Jewelry
Books
Miscellaneous
General Foreign
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1450Manufacturing Stock Certificate Collection (126939)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate number 1's include safety Whiffletree and United. 2) Other single digit certificates include Orvis, Shawnee, Sag-No-Mor, Relay, Gate...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
1451Modern Science and Medical Stock Certificate Collection (126941)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Industro Transistor, colorful Orbital Sciences, G. C. Computer (two different), Narda Ultrasonic, Mastercraft Medical & Industrial (three differ...
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
1452Alabama Land Company Stock Certificate Trio (126008)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) The Alabama Land & Timber Company. Inc. in Michigan. Unissued stock no. 88. Issued stock No. 14, to Stephen Paull in 1911. Stamp ca...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
1453Alaska Mining, Fishing, & Air Stock Group (109275)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 different. Included: Alaska Packers Association (1922); Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining Co. (1924, revenue stamp); Ida-Ore Mines Limited (1970);
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to w******o for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
1456Alameda Realty Company Stock Certificate (125899)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This stock was printed in the early 1900s and features a choice photo vignette of Alameda prior to development. The stock, No. 789, was issued in 1960
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
1457Arrowhead Development Company Stock Certificate (126052)Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 335, issued for 200 shares to Mrs. Mary Olewiler in 1923. Signed by five trustees. Green border, black print, and underprint vignette of an arrowh
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
1459South Riverside Land & Water Co. Stock Certificate (126012)Holabird Western Americana Collections
South Riverside, Cala. (printed under title). Inc. in California in 1886. No. 718, issued for 15 shares to E.P. Hilliker on Sept. 28th, 1895 in South
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
1460Tower of Jewels Inc. Diamond Guarantee Bond (126055)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Named after the famous "Tower of Jewels" building at the 1915 Pan-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco. This certificate...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
1461Santa Rosa Water Works Stock Certificate (126053)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Location of Works: Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., State of California" (printed at upper left). Inc. in 1873. No. 39, issued for 1,375 shares to Lelah...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
1462Southern California Company stock Certificate Collection (126946)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 30. Spring Street market (number 1), Old World Importers of Pasadena (number 1), Mariposa Development, Long Beach Improvement, Laisne of
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
1463Two Different Yosemite Park Stock Certificates (126319)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Yosemite National Park Company. Inc. in California, 1916. No. 966, issued for 8 shares to Jesse J. Steinhart on Jan. 29th, 1930
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
1464California Non-Mining Related Stock Certificate Group (109146)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7, most different. Includes: Peoples Ice Company (1876, Truckee, GT Brown); Felton Water Company (1889 plus uniss); Chino Odd Fellows Hall Asso
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*********t for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
1465Southern California Non-Mining Stock Group (107970)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 different. Includes: Pasadena, Lake Vineyard Land & Water Company, 1887, not cancelled; West Coast National Bank (Oceanside), 1977, not...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
1466Two California Ice Company Stock Certificates (109129)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Peoples Ice Company. Operated near Truckee, CA and Washoe Valley, NV. Low no. 15, issued for 10 shares in 1875 to Emil Engleber
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
1467Acacia Hotel Corporation Stock Certificate -- Number 1 (125898)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Colorado. Certificate number one, issued to company president JW Atkinson in Colorado Springs on March 10th, 1920. Also signed by secretary Ho
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*******d for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
1470Manitou Cliff Dwellers' Ruins Co. Stock Certificate (109323)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Colorado. No. 27, issued for 2 shares to The Citizens Development Company on March 23rd, 1907. Signed by president Shoemaker and secretary Wei
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*********t for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
1471Manitou Cliff Dwellers' Ruins Co. Stock Certificate (126308)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Colorado. No. 23, issued for 2 shares to The Citizens Development Company on March 1st, 1907. Signed by president Shoemaker and secretary Wein
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T**********n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
1472Beaver Park Land & Water Company Stock Certificate (109324)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wow! Inc. in Colorado. Low number 17, issued for 20 shares to John A. Hull on March 17, 1914. Signed by the president Hawkins and secretary Jones. Col
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*********t for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
1473Aetna Life Insurance Co. Stock Certificate Pair (126049)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two different. Both feature a volcano vignette! Issued in 1966, stamp cancelled. Printed corporate signatures. Green or red borders, black prin
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
1474Jekyl Island Club Stock Certificate (126302)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Georgia. No. 78, issued for one share ($600) to John Wyeth on Oct. 19th, 1886 in Jekyll Island, Georgia. Signed by the president and secretary
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
1477Consolidated Talking Machine Co. Stock Certificate #1 (126311)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Illinois. Stock number one, issued to company president E.A. Fearn in 1924. Signed by Fearn and secretary Powell. Not cancelled. Black border
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*******d for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
1481Two Different Typewriter Company Stock Certificates (107969)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Corona Typewriter Company, Inc. Inc. in New York. No. A846, issued for one share in 1923. Signed by the president and treasurer
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
1482Two Different Typewriter Company Stock Certificates (107968)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Corona Typewriter Company, Inc. Inc. in New York. No. A981, issued for one shares in 1925. Signed by the president and treasure
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
1483The Linograph Company Stock Certificate (126042)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Maine. No. 516, issued for seven shares to LR Houghton in 1920. Signed by president R.R. Englehart and the treasurer. Cancelled by red pencil.
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
1484Argentine Land Company Stock Certificate (126050)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in 1887. No. 141, issued for one share to JN Roberts on June 27th, 1887 in Lawrence, Kansas. Signed by the president (illegible) and secretary Wi
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
1485Buffalo City Stock Certificate, Kansas Territory (125892)Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 46, issued on February 21st, 1857 to Smith & Creek for one share, being the undivided one-hundred-and-fiftieth portion of the land known as ...
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
1487Fruit of the Loom Stock Certificate Group (126006)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. 1) Two issued in 1938, punch cancelled, with fruit vignette and blue or green borders. Signed by the president and secretary. Prin
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
1488Parmachenee Club Stock Certificate (126307)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York, 1896. No. 159, issued for one share to Edgar Marstou in 1906. Signed by the president and treasurer. Not cancelled. Ornate black bor
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p******n for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
1490Uncancelled, Early Martha's Vineyard Company Stock (126938)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 41 for 321 shares on April 6, 1893. Signed by Frank Treadwell and John Freese as president. Issued to Lucy Treadwell. Stain upper right of seal
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
1491Franklin Town Company Stock Certificate (126047)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Nebraska. Low number 10, issued in 1874 for $25 or "one 400th interest in the Town Site of Franklin, laid out, platted and owned by the...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n**********4 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
1492Nebraska Territory, Lanier City Co Stock (127116)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lanier City Co., issued to MC Hunter for one share, Feb 2, 1857, signed by Sam L. Camphill as president and SAm S. Curtis as Secty. i/uc. Signed by Mo
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to i***y for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
1493Eureka County High School Equipment Bond (125502)Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/C, #1 of 180 authorized, $500,6%, gold bearer bond issued Feb. 15, 1923, Due 1924. Green border, Eagle vignette w/wings spread. Embossed seal lowe
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
1495Fox Ditch Company Stock Certificate (109307)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Location of Office: Greenfield, Lyon County, Nevada. Rare Nevada location. Inc. in 1889. No. 81, issued for 2 shares to JB Gallagher Estate on Feb. 1,
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
1496Three Non-Mining Nevada Stocks incl. Two Banking (113792)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Winnemucca State Bank and Trust Company. Issued in 1921 for 10 shares to Fayant. Signed by the president and cashier. Not cance
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to t*******d for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
1497Two Hot Springs Company Stock Certificates (126305)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Monte Neva Hot Springs, Inc. Inc. in Nevada, 1928. Office in Ely. Low number 2, issued for 10 shares in 1929. Not cancelled. 2)
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t*******d for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
1498Toms River Game Association Stock (126947)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a rather unique certificate. For Toms River Game Association. Most likely for a hunting club. Number 17 to Richard Laird in 1900. Signed by C.
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****0 for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50