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

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
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
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Army National Guard Uniform  (121271)5610Army National Guard Uniform (121271)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a California Army National Guard uniform. It comes complete with trousers, a peaked cap and a garrison hat. The coat is a 39L and appears to b
Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to a********o for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
New Mexico National Guard Service Medal, 10-Year  (116182)5611New Mexico National Guard Service Medal, 10-Year (116182)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
State of New Mexico National Guard Service Medal, yellow ribbon with red stripes (in the colors of the New Mexico state flag) with ribbon pin bar and
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
1827 List of Infantry Officers Above Captain, signed by Brig. General William Hammond  (117042)56121827 List of Infantry Officers Above Captain, signed by Brig. General William Hammond (117042)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 14 x 18" document listing all teh officers above Captain in the Infantry under command of Brig general William Hammond in New York. Sige...
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Operation Desert Storm Pinback Collection  (118885)5613Operation Desert Storm Pinback Collection (118885)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 55 pinback buttons from Operation Desert Storm, which took place Aug 2, 1990 – Feb 28, 1991. Includes 27 Hell With Iraq!/Operation Des
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
U.S. Cruiser "Charleston" Cabinet Photo, Peters, San Francisco, 1890  (111601)5614U.S. Cruiser "Charleston" Cabinet Photo, Peters, San Francisco, 1890 (111601)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice mounted photo of the battleship. Peters' Photographic Gallery, 914 Market St., San Francisco. Measures 4" x 6.5". Date: Countr...
Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to a********o for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
US Regulation Army Bugle  (114690)5615US Regulation Army Bugle (114690)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a US Army Rexcraft regulation bugle. No attempt has been made to clean or remove patination from this horn. It is marked "Rexcraft"...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
WW 11 Naval Service Medal  (110523)5616WW 11 Naval Service Medal (110523)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a WW 2 U.S. Navy service metal order #28675 made by the U.S. Mint in the original box. Also includes a Kentucky bankers ribbon. Date: Count
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Humphrey-Muskie Campaign Buttons  (118077)5617Humphrey-Muskie Campaign Buttons (118077)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 Hubert Humphrey-Edmund Muskie campaign buttons from the 1968 presidential election, in which Humphrey was the Democratic Party's nomin...
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to 6******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Military Support Pin Backs  (121760)5618Military Support Pin Backs (121760)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A dozen pi backs & badges with a "Support Our Military" theme. They are in good condition, ready to pin on. See photos for more detail...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Political Campaign buttons  (110520)5619Political Campaign buttons (110520)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of political campaign buttons from the 1950's to the 1980's. One button shows a picture of Dwight Eisenhower in unifor...
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to r****n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Senator Pat McCarran Signed Letters (4)  (89977)5620Senator Pat McCarran Signed Letters (4) (89977)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 State Bar of Nevada letterheads 1931, US Senate letterheads 1943. Date: 1931-43 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: ATTENTION
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
U. S. Supreme Court  Official Appointments Certificate  (110386)5621U. S. Supreme Court Official Appointments Certificate (110386)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original, signed certificate appointing Daniel E. McGrath, Esquire of Amarillo, State of Texas on motion made by the Honorable J. Crawford Biggs, Soli
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Beer Trays (5)  (102779)5622Beer Trays (5) (102779)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red Schaefer Beer Tray is 9" diam.; from the F&M Schaeffer Brewing Co., Brooklyn, NY; Albany, NY; Fina Excelente Cerveza Pacifico .. y nada...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to 0*******a for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Brass Candle Holder with Glass  (109350)5623Brass Candle Holder with Glass (109350)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifteen inch tall brass candle holder with elegant glass, five inches wide at top. Base of lamp is six inches in diameter. Date: Country (if not US
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Corn Liquor Jugs (3 unmarked)  (120884)5624Corn Liquor Jugs (3 unmarked) (120884)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three crock jugs like ones used to cure and hold corn liquor or white lightening. Jugs range in size from 6"x 9", 11"x 8" and 9&...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to K*****1 for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
Tobacco Tins (4) and a Cigar Box  (58719)5625Tobacco Tins (4) and a Cigar Box (58719)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tins- 2 from Half and Half, Burley and Bright Tobacco. Humo- wear on lid. Top Cigarette Tobacco. Cardboard box from Prospero de Nobili & C!.` D...
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to e*********9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Fairbanks 50# Scale  (116297)5626Fairbanks 50# Scale (116297)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cast Iron vintage 50# Fairbanks scale. 2" long, 26" high, beam 20" across. 19th century. The usual rust, very little original red lin...
Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Vintage Tire Signs  (117050)5627Vintage Tire Signs (117050)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two vintage tire signs. "Goodrich Delux Silvertowns", 33 x 19", top portion of the sign only, cardboard, discolored. Thorobread The W...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g****v for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
Cigar Art References (2)  (90241)5628Cigar Art References (2) (90241)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1995 Western calendar with color label each month,1995 Cigar Label Art Price Guide by Dunn Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenanc
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Assorted Posters and Handbills  (89906)5629Assorted Posters and Handbills (89906)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canvas Misc Rules for Quarrymen 1919, 3x WWII Bond posters-1 poor condition, 3 Nana art handbills, Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: P
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00