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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1650Continental Underground Cable Company Stock Certificate (126254)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New Jersey, 1882. No. 91, issued for 100 shares to Brown in 1883 in Camden, NJ. Signed by the president (illegible) and treasurer Wm. King. No
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i***y for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
1654International Wireless Telegraph Company Stock Certificate (126426)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New Jersey. No. 3614, issued for 5 shares to Ida Olive Jones in 1903. Signed by the president and treasurer, not cancelled. Purple border, bla
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
1655Rowland Telegraphic Company Stock Certificate (126418)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Inc. in New Jersey. No. 92, issued for 10 shares in 1908 in Jersey City. Signed by the president, Louis De Goli, and the treasurer. Not cancelle
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
1656Bell Telephone Company of Buffalo, NY Stock Certificate (126245)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York, 1879. No. 2213, issued for six shares to Moses E. Rowe in 1902. Signed by president Watson and secretary Beacher. Stamp cancelled. G
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i***y for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
1657Federal Telephone Manufacturing Corp. Stock Certificates (126384)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4, two varieties. Two fractional shares issued in 1927 to Fred W. Danforth. Two full share certificates issued in 1928 to Lee Lufkin Kaula. Non
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
1660American Cable Company Stock Certificate (126430)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly unique. Inc. in New York, 1866. Unissued 1870s but signed by president David Chambers and secretary JH Mooney. Brown border and background, b
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
1663American Telegraph-Typewriter Company Stock Certificate (126434)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Delaware. No. 3691, issued for 100 shares to Robert Streeter on April 9th, 1913. Signed by the president and treasurer. Not cancelled. Green b
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
1668Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc. Stock Certificate (126439)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. No. 155, issued for 2 shares to Gordon in 1924. Signed by president Jacob Landau and asst. secretary R. Kimmel. Not cancelled. Black
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to i***y for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
1670Long Distance Telephone Company Stock Certificate (126419)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. No 282, issued for 500 shares to ER Wiggin in 1885 in New York. Signed by president LB Clark and treasurer Clark. Not cancelled. Bla
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
1671Metropolitan Telephone & Telegraph Company Bonds (126436)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. Includes: $100 bond, 1912, not cancelled; $50 bond, not cancelled. Both signed by vice president Sellers and secretary Jack. Stamp
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
1672National Telegraph Company Stock Certificate (126400)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic! Inc. in New York in 1866. No. 199, issued for 5 shares to Eugene Jacob on May 15th, 1871 in New York. Signed by the vice president, Robert
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to i***y for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
1674Typewriting Telegraph Company Stock Certificate (126444)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. Low certificate number 2, issued for 50 shares to Caroline Tracy in March 1907. Signed by the president Wm. Crehore and treasurer Al
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
1678Great Lakes Radio Telephone Company Stock Certificate (126379)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Arizona. No. 4092, issued for 10 shares to William Hubbard in 1909. Signed in faded blue ink by the president and treasurer (illegible). Not c
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
1680American Union Telephone Company Bonds (126373)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) $1,000 bond issued in 1906, not cancelled. Sign by Ellis L. Onis, president, and the secretary. Brown border, black print, and
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*****o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
1681Standard Telephone & Telegraph Company Stock Pair (126425)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. Inc. in PA. 1) Stock no. 61, issued for 8 shares to N Milton Woods in 1903. Not cancelled. Black border and print, gold seal, and
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
1682Clamond Telephone Company Stock Certificate (126239)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Pennsylvania. No. 23, issued for 20 shares to James S. Doran on Sept. 6th, 1894 in Philadelphia. Signed by the president (illegible) and treas
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to k*****6 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
1683Clay Commercial Telephone Company Stock Certificate (126433)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New Jersey. No. 143, issued for 5,000 shares to Parish on Sept. 9th, 1899. Signed by president Conwell and treasurer Douglass. Not cancelled.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
1686Southern Time Telegraph Company Specimen Printers Proof (126392)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Tennessee. Possibly unique. A printer's specimen proof, printed on cardstock. Green border, black print, and vignette of clock and light...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
1689Communications Satellite Corporation Stock Trio (126367)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different for this satellite company. Inc. in the District of Columbia. One Specimen stock, plus two issued pieces: 1965 and 1966, punch canc
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
1692"Automatic" Telephone Companies Stock Certificates (126447)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. 1) Automatic Dialing Corporation. First robocalling? No. CN 7 issued in 1945 for 500 shares, not cancelled. 2) The Automatic Telep
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
1697Excelsior Telephone Company Stock Certificate (126417)Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 20, issued for 2,500 shares to Charles Forsyth on Dec. 14th, 1887. Signed by president JHR Storey and secretary Charles Carr. Not cancelled. Black
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*****o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
1699Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co. Stock & Bond Collection (126408)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14, most different. 1) Ten stocks issued 1908-1920, eight varieties. 2) Four foreign bonds, all different, issued 1900-1928. The Marconi Wirele
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75