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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5081Goodbye Mr. Chips Movie Poster (89951)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a one sheet for the 1969 remake of the Robert Donat classic starring Peter O'Toole and Petula Clark. The piece measures 41"x 27&quo...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
5084Scaramouche Movie Mounted Photos (12) (101767)Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 mounted Scaramouche storyboard photos.Inscribed 1923. Photos 7.5x9.5". "Scaramouche (1923) is a silent costume adventure based on the n...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
5085Madame Dubarry Storyboard Movie Photos (101768)Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 mounted photos, photos 7.25x9.25".
Date: 1936
Country (if not USA):
State: California
City: Hollywood
Provenance:
ATTENTION CHRISTM...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
5088Advertising Sign, LA Herald Examiner (120907)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 1966 card stock advertising piece issued by the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner to sell their California Almanac. Sign measures 14"x 21&q...
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
5089Broadside for Meeting of Americans for Irish Independence (113617)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic broadside for meeting held on March 21st, 1920 at Trinity Auditorium in Los Angeles (confirmed with CDNC). Speakers include: Charles T. Spra
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
5090The Tocsin 1894 Newspaper (63114)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare newspaper discussing Los Angeles politics. Note paper condition issues. On Mat Board (not adhered) with plastic covers. If mats are shipped then
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 70.00
5091Western Doll & Toy Company Seal Press (121130)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A stamp seal used by The Western Doll & Toy Manufacturing Company in Los Angeles. The seal is dated May 2, 1918 and is still in very nice condit...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to d********u for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
5094Napa City Revenue Imprinted Checks – Rare! (2) (113588)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Both are The Bank of Napa. Dateline Napa City, Cal., March 1876. Signed by WC Watson cashier. Issued to JA Jackson & Co. (not JP Jacks...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
5095Napa Revenue Checks – Rare! (3) (113538)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. All are Bank of Napa, with Napa City, Cal. datelines. Issued in 1876. All with RN-F imprinted revenue. Red print. To be paid in Gold. Signed
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
5097Grand Ball Ticket Bragg's Hall Nord (119092)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, possibly unique paper ticket: Grand Ball / At / Bragg's Hall, Nord / Friday, January 27th / Admit One Couple. Torn. 3 x 2 inches. Ex.: Ro...
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
5099Ophir Wine & Liquor Billhead (113427)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Billhead for F. Multner, Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Wines, Liquors, Tobacco, Medicines, etc. Dateline Ophir, Dec. 10, 1879. Billed to John Knoff
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
5100Rose Parade of Pasadena memorabilia (116869)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a cache of Rose Parade and Bowl memorabilia from 1929 to 1956. Itineraries, official programs and several photos of the parade. Please see the
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
5101Three California Ribbons (117154)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three event ribbons from California, including a fraternal ribbon from Ventura, an ALACSD ribbon from San Francisco and a GAR Ribbon from Pasadena.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to t******2 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
5102Pearson Springs Ledger Sheet (113589)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ledger sheet for the business of Pearson Springs for the year ending November 1st, 1883. Inside list bills due to numerous merchants like Wamboldt Bro
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
5103Old Adobe Ranch Enameled Sterling Silver Spoon (121565)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a rare enameled bowl spoon depicting the Old Adobe of Rancho Adobe in Petaluma, Ca. In STERLING silver hallmarked M&B Joseph Mayer and B...
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to J*******n for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
5105Early Placerville Documents & Ephemera (77359)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) 1864 City of Placerville receipt for payment of personal property taxes. Mrs. A.C. Irwin is paying for her house on the north side of Mai
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to y******e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
5107Portola CA. Advertising Blotter (118344)Holabird Western Americana Collections
An advertising blotter for Plumas Dairy for "Rich, Clean, Grade 'A' Milk" from local modern plant in Portola, CA. This blotter inc...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
5108Rare Quartz Mountain Billheads (123448)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. All from the John Whitney General Store. Whitney's store burned to the ground in 1883 with his family barely escaping. All for John ...
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
5110Radiation and Ray Bogus Healing Tool (121280)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an example of a get quick scheme, using the power of propaganda and a brightly lit up bunch of tube lighting. This is a Ray & radiation ...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 175.00
5111Sacramento Daily Union Newspaper Article (58774)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Newspaper Article of California Legislators, Fifteenth Session, Assembly, Theatrical and Musical Items and other articles. This newspaper is in poor c
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
5112Large Sacramento Bee Newspaper Articles in Book (72015)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Book of Sacramento Bee Articles from July 1, 1932, to July 30, 1932. Has articles ranging from "Governor Roosevelt Wins Wide Lead in Thr...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
5113Sacramento & Stockton Area Ephemera (77370)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. 1) Stockton. 6 items: 1853 I.O.O.F. receipt; 1867 manuscript promissory note; two 1900 Stockton Savings & Loan Society checks; and tw...
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
5114Five Manuscript Rhodes & Lusk Checks/Drafts (56066)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five notes. 1) 1852 Sacramento. To Rhodes & Lusk. Pay bearer $55.00. David Delap. 2) 1853 Weaverville. Pay to the order of Skillman & Dosh &...
Estimate : 70.00 - 275.00
Sold to c*********p for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
5118Cutting & Company Ephemera (124689)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 pieces from Cutting Fruit Packing Company of San Francisco, dated between 1874 & 1896. Cutting was the first maker of glass bottles o...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
5119James King of William Notice of Attachment (44272)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thomas Carew (or Carey) vs. L. Mowry, to James King of William. The Constable of the first township issued the Notice of Attachment out of the Justice
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to T*****2 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
5120Letter about GW Swan from WD Snow to George Hearst (101467)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Short, but sweet letter introducing GW Swan to George Hearst. Hearst need no introduction! He was a mining man turned newspaper mogul. He also built a
Estimate : 60.00 - 180.00
Sold to j*********t for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
5121Mission and City Express Company Billhead (59431)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This express company specialized in moving furniture and baggage. The bill is for December of 1878 and is 30 x 8.5". It is so long it had to be...
Estimate : 40.00 - 90.00
Sold to y******e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
5122Owl Drug Company Ephemera (124681)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three letters with the Owl Drug Company letterhead from 1914-1920. Headquartered at 611 Mission Street in San Francisco. The Owl Drug Company was es
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
5124Pickle Dealer Archive (124691)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Code, Elfelt & Company used fancy cathedral pickle bottles for their products of pickles and hermetically sealed goods. Jams, Jellies, pickles,...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
5125San Francisco Coffee & Tea Dealers in Montana Archive (124685)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 31 letterheads and bill heads, invoices and receipts from the Castle Brothers and Folgers coffee and tea companies of San Francisco, to various
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
5126San Francisco Daily News, March 1913 Volume (85776)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bound volume but no boards, march 1913. 20 x 24 x 3". may pages loose. High acid pulp paper, thus very brittle. during the period when they ran...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
5127San Francisco Travel Brochures (3) (105424)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1959 SF hotel guide, 1957 Braniff Airways schedule, 1925 steamship and railroad schedule-missing cover
Date: 1925-1959
Country (if not USA):
State
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8*****p for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
5128Six James M. Moore 1850's San Francisco Billheads (57356)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six pieces in various condition. Moore & Company had a store at 110 California Street between Montgomery and Sansome. They were dealers in field...
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to y******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
5129Whiskey Merchant Receipts (124688)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four business receipts from San Francisco wine and liquor dealers:1) 1874 E. Martin & Co.; 2) 1874 Pond, Reynolds & Co.; 3) 1893 Gold...
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00