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Holiday Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Americana, & More (December 2020)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

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.

Consignments! We need important collections all the time. Don’t let folks confuse you about marketing and consignment rates. Our rates are ALL Inclusive! They cover marketing on four or more live internet platforms, and no other company in America does this that we know of. Our customer service is also unparalleled. Give us a call. We have agents all over America!

---Fred Holabird and the Gang.---

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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Print of "In Honor of General Stand Watie" (55132)4064 - Print of "In Honor of General Stand Watie" (55132)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colorful print of scenes from "The Life of Stand Watie". Copyright 1993, P.J. Mason. Inset of Gen. Stand Watie and appears to be insets of...
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War Party by Earl Biss (125863)4065 - War Party by Earl Biss (125863)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed, numbered, and embossed lithograph by Earl Biss, unknown title, dated 1980, number 71/120. There is a 1/2 inch square embossing of a handprint
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Four Ceramic Native American Masks (121085)4066 - Four Ceramic Native American Masks (121085)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four masks about 10” each, highly decorative and attractive made foir wall hanging. “The good hunter” signed by D.R. Hicks,
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Estimate : 60.00 - 75.00
Sold to B*********r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Carlos "Sunrise" Dunlap Brown-ware Pot (121004)4067 - Carlos "Sunrise" Dunlap Brown-ware Pot (121004)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This brown on brown jar is highly polished, not unlike the Mexican Mata Ortiz pottery. 8" diameter x 6.75" high. Fabulous pot in excellen...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Carved Santa Clara Blackware (121008)4068 - Carved Santa Clara Blackware (121008)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Santa Clara blackware jar. 4.75" x 3", very good condition, needs cleaning up. Unsigned. Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
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Estimate : 90.00 - 125.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Southwest Pot, Early (122736)4069 - Southwest Pot, Early (122736)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked or signed early pot from the southwest. 5" tall, 7" diam. Hand made, used for cooking. Possibly c1850-1890, but unknown. Date:...
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Pine & Sap Water Jug (122724)4070 - Pine & Sap Water Jug (122724)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made in old style this sap coated jug designed was to hold liquid. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: ATTENTION CHRISTMA
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to c********s.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Native American Ceramic Group (121084)4071 - Native American Ceramic Group (121084)
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Three pieces of Native American ceramic art. Two are large dance figures approximately 10” tall and the third is a flower vase. Date: Coun
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Native American Display Items and other collectibles. (121679)4072 - Native American Display Items and other collectibles. (121679)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three large Native American theme hand painted plaster statues and other collectibles from an old collection in Sonora Ca. The statues are about 12[x=
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to B*********r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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American Indian Pottery Figures (3) (121754)4073 - American Indian Pottery Figures (3) (121754)
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Three pottery figures depicting three American Indians. The Warrior stands 12" and holds a war shield, the Indian woman stands about 10" ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to B*********r for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Amazing Pima Souvenir Dish (116207)4074 - Amazing Pima Souvenir Dish (116207)
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"Pima Indian Basket Woman", Phoenix, Ariz. This dish was made in Austria for C. H. Davidson & Co. Wheelock China, white with sepia to...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Native Alaskan Doll (124429)4075 - Native Alaskan Doll (124429)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dressed in leather with fur trim and an ivory polar bear knife in its boot. Doll is 11 inches tall, knife is 2 1/2 inches long. Date: Country (if n
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to o********r.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Doll "Laughing Waters" Contemporary (105990)4076 - Doll "Laughing Waters" Contemporary (105990)
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Native American Doll named "Laughing Waters" has Certificate of Authenticity number A 1947. She is wearing a ceremonial dress inspired by ...
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Doll (Native American) Contemporary (106234)4077 - Doll (Native American) Contemporary (106234)
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Beautiful doll named "Betrothal at Sunrise" an original issue designed by artist Sandra Bilotto in an exclusive edition for The Ashton-Dra...
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Dolls (Native American & Her Horse) Contemporary (106004)4078 - Dolls (Native American & Her Horse) Contemporary (106004)
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This beautiful ensemble is called "Reflections of Peace"." Her detailed features are painstakingly hand painted, framed by her lustro...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Doll (Native American) Contemporary (106232)4079 - Doll (Native American) Contemporary (106232)
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From the Ashton-Drake Galleries, by Artist Sandra Bilotto. Certificate of Authentication, number A 3911. This doll is named "Sun Maiden" s...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 65.00
Sold to B*********r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Southwest Museum Masterkey Booklets (125517)4080 - Southwest Museum Masterkey Booklets (125517)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 paperbacks Native American Anthropology “The Masterkey” published by Southwest Museum. Dates 1959-63. Paperbacks range
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Native American Photographs and Ephemera (124424)4081 - Native American Photographs and Ephemera (124424)
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Lot of eight black and white 8 x 10 photographs of Native Americans; a letterhead from the Kiowa Lodging House with photo of Ah-Pe-Ah-Tone, Chief of
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Native American Print & Snowshoes / 2 Items (102137)4082 - Native American Print & Snowshoes / 2 Items (102137)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a strange grouping. Item # 1 of 2 : Native American print, showing a young girl riding a horse. Entitled " Stephanie Rides Horse "...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Native Americana Grab Bag (121089)4083 - Native Americana Grab Bag (121089)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes necklaces, artisan pieces, pinon incense, prints, a wide variety. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: ATTENTION
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Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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