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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5030Bennett, Alaska Shingles (2) (91251)Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 shingles that"Phyllis" borrowed from the old church in Bennett Alaska, & sent to "Adele" 11.25" x 4".
Date: c....
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
5031Alaskan stamps, photos, brochures (91061)Holabird Western Americana Collections
45 Alaskan stamps, and post card. 3 postcards showing gold dredging near Fairbanks, Packet of color pictures of southeastern Alaska. Envelop send fr
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
5032Alaska Prints (2) (571546)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Dewing Publishing Co. Photogravure, The Davidson Glacier by Thomas Hill 2) Photo etching, General View of Sitka by Victor Perard. Both 12" ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
5033CDV of Hartman House, Prescott, AZ (89943)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare CDV of Hartman House, Prescott, AZ. 2x3.75"
Date: c1880
Country (if not USA):
State: Arizona
City: Prescott
Provenance: The Fred H...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
5034Willcox, AZ Postcards and Ephemera (61773)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 Willcox cancel postal cover 1934. 5 Willcox cancelled postcards-Main St. Haskell Ave., comical "spilt milk", Leap Year 1912. Cattle Capi...
Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
5035Air Show Ticket & Stamp (117090)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Second Annual Tucson Arizona Air Show ticket dated February 17-18 took place at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and featured the famous United States
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 500.00
5037David K Udall Signed letter (59730)Holabird Western Americana Collections
David K Udall was a superior court judge in Maricopa County, letter dated Sept. 28, 1909 ordering Levi Strauss overalls, rice and 10 lbs. of lard.Cre
Estimate : 50.00 - 125.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
5038District Court Documents, Pleading & Letters (91241)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 6 docs ranging from Letter to Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Safford Arizona, 9/9/1916; Subpoena dated January 7, 1901; Complaint of Willi
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
5039Manuscript Pieces from Arizona (Rare) (56778)Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 rare manuscript pieces from Arizona to Holbrook A. Ty from Albert F. Potter. 5" x 6". Slight stain on back in fold lines.
Date: 1891
C...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
5040Topographical Maps of Arizona (117838)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a group of 22 maps at 6.25 scale of Arizona and bordering with California. Published by the Geologic Society 1927-1962: Needles, Cal. and Ariz
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
5041Stephens Milk Ranch Deed, Auburn, Placer County (113263)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Land deed for the sale of 1/3 of the lands in Placer County about one mile north of Auburn "known as the George Stephens Milk Ranch" to Mi...
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to T*****2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
5042Underground Mini Comic Collection (120943)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 23 underground comic books. Included in this group are volumes of The Adventures Fat Freddy's Cat" No. 1-4, plus the rare &q...
Estimate : 250.00 - 600.00
Sold to J**********y for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
5043Antique Traps - Approx. 10 (122158)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Varying size and designs. From the Bodie, Candelaria Area.
Date:
Country (if not USA):
State: California
City: Bodie / Candelaria
Provenance:
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
5044Tuolumne Water Company Archive (113564)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24. 1) Ledger book with 21 receipts, detached but present, plus stubs. Issued in 1862, dateline Columbia. Book is 3 x 9" 2) Three other ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
5045Lamping & Co. Certificates of Deposit (108360)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Banking Hose of P. A. Lamping. Lot of nine.Includes on attached pair. Unissued. Important Downieville bank items.
Date: 186-
Country (if not USA):
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
5046Lamping & Company Trio (108455)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1865 mining related Lamping check to Charles Pohn signed by F. Reis, superintendent. Revenue stamp. 2) Unused Banking House of P. A. Lamping. 186-.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
5047Banking Pieces from Folsom – Interesting (2 each) (102274)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) First of Exchange. # 298,762 to CTH Palmer "in Gold Coin". 1867. Two cent United States Revenue Stamp. Also 20c California First of Exc...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
5048Fresno memorabilia (117087)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of Fresno memorabilia. A calendar broadhead from 1945 with the silhouette of George Washington; a phonebook of the Fresno area in
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
5049Assorted Playbills from Fresno Theatres (117736)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of six playbills from Fresno are theatres, including two for The King & I, The Mikado, The Sound of Music, The Student Prince, Wes...
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50