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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2487Ad & Art Postcards From the Pan Pacific Exposition (125830)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a group of 28 beautiful advertising and art postcards from the 1915 Pan Pacific Exposition of 1915, held in San Francisco from February 20 to
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
2488Pan Pacific 1915 Expo Post Card Collection (127051)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large collection of about 150 cards including one or more of the rare folding cards of the famous 1915 PPIE in San Francisco. All vintage, various p
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
2489Pan Pacific Expo Map Postcards (125834)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 Pan Pacific Expo map style postcards. Six are unused. There are depictions of the Americas, as well as a map of Germany on one of the cards.
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
2490Pan Pacific Postcard Collection (126494)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of 40 RPC's and other postcards, highlighting the venues and art of the Pan Pacific International Exposition in San Franci...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
2491Pan Pacific Postcards by Mitchell & Expo Publishing (125832)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five postcards advertising the Pan Pacific Exposition. Two of the cards are published by The Edward H. Mitchell Company of San Francisco the other thr
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
2492Panama Pacific Expo Ad Postcards (126496)Holabird Western Americana Collections
An incredible and unique collection of 25 beautifully illustrated postcards advertising the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco i
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
2494Postcard Advertising For Pan Pacific Exposition (126495)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A unique collection of 25 postcards all centered around advertising for the Pan Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. The cards include i
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
2496Panama-Pacific International Exposition Ticket and Pass (125468)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two includes admission ticket and a pass into the Panama-Pacific International Expositions held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco in
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r******8 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
2497World's Columbian Exposition Stock Certificate (126303)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Illinois. No. 1382, issued for 50 shares to Robert Craig in 1891. Signed by president William Baker and asst. secretary JH Kingavill. Not canc
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
2498Columbian Exposition Postcards (125778)Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are 35 postcards themed around the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. Manyhave a little oval picture of President Grant in the upper ri...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
2499Postcards of the Chicago World's Fair of 1933 (125621)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a cache of about 1000 postcards depicting the Chicago World's Fair of 1933; A Century of Progress. Many are lithographed others RPCs. Pl...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
2500Postcards of the 1939 New York World's Fair (125610)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of 500 postcards from the 1939 New York World's Fair. Many RPCs please see photos for details.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
2501New York World's Fair 1964 Postcard Collection - 42 pcs (126207)Holabird Western Americana Collections
The 1964 New York World's Fair introduced modern innovations such as the PicturePhone and mainframe computers to tens of millions of people and ...
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
2502Fireman's Certificate and Letterheads - Lot of 2 (122318)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) Three letterheads for the Fire Association of Philadelphia, dated 1895 with one measuring 5-8/16 x 8-1/2 inches and the other two meas
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
25033519 Fire Fighters - Chromolithograph in Antique Frame (122319)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A colorful chromolithograph titled "3519 Fire Fighters" held behind glass in a painted gold antique frame. The chromolithograph features a...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
2505American Fire Engine Co. Pictorial LetterheadHolabird Western Americana Collections
Letter the American Fire Engine Company of Seneca Falls, New York dated March 10, 1897, to the Pleasant Valley Wine Company of Rheims, New York. Vigne
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
2506LOT WITHDRAWNHolabird Western Americana Collections
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 5.00 - 10.00