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.
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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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5430Records 78 rpm Various Artists (116440)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A few dozen 78 rpm records from labels like Capitol, Columbia and Majestic. Featuring artists like Claude Thornhill, Ray McKinley and others.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
5431Classical Music LPs (109813)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A carton of classical music: Toscanini conducts Wagner, Verdi & Toscanini, Artur Rubinstein "The Concerto" Grieg, Liszt, Rachmaninoff;...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
543278 RPM Record Folios (124717)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30 folios of 78 rpm records featuring the biggest names in jazz: three collections from The King Cole Trio (guitar, bass and piano, no drummer)
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
543378 RPM Records From the 40's & 50's (120861)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 13 records in 78 RPM and one 33 1/3 album featuring the flight of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard. The music portion inc...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
5434About 50 Bop & Swing 78 Records (116445)Holabird Western Americana Collections
bank box of over 50 78 rpm records from the bop & swing era, including George Shearing, Leon Sash, George Stehl, among others.
Date: 1930'...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
5435Box of Reel to Reel Tapes (120865)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Some blank, some recorded, some pre-recorded. This is a box chock full of the old style (Which is coming back into style, I'm told) of seven inc...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
5436Boxed Classical 33 rpm Album Sets (116681)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of nine classical music and opera album box sets, including Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and more.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
5437Classic 78 RPM Dance Records (120859)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten 78 RPM records of the highest quality music. Artists include Les Brown & His Orchestra doing "Sentimental Journey," Glenn Miller,...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
5438Classical 78 RPM Record Folios (124720)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of classical music folios on 78 rpm records: Rossini-Respighi: La Boutique Fantasque; Boccherini: Quartet in G Minor; Tschiakowsky: Symphon
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
5439Eddie Cantor & Others 78 rpm Record Books (116678)Holabird Western Americana Collections
An Eddie Cantor record album book with a couple of others by various artists. Cantor was a star on Broadway, radio and films.
Date: 1940's &am...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
5440Record Album Box Set Collection (116680)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boxed set collection with everything from spoken word, Olivier doing Richard III, to Mendelssohn. Twelve of these are in the more modern 33 rpm, with
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
5441Sinatra & Artie Shaw 78 rpm Records (116448)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 78 rpm records recorded by Artie Shaw and his orchestra and "Old Blue Eyes" Frank Sinatra.
Date: 1940's
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 125.00
5442Songs of the West 78 RPM Album (120862)Holabird Western Americana Collections
An album of 78 RPM recordings from cowboy singer Red River Dave McEnery. Songs include cowboy standards like "Home on the Range," "Re...
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
544345 rpm collection (109357)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seventy nine records in eight albums. Including: Peggy Lee's "Fever,", Edith Piaf, Nat King Cole, Sinatra, Johnny Ray, Stan Freburg, L...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
5444Vinyl Record Collection: 1900-1930s (124721)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 181 records from the early 20th century. Labels include: Brunswick, Victor, Cameo, Regal and Columbia. Stars include Paul Whiteman and t
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
5445Antique Afghan Tribal Jewelry (110451)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Engraved silver cuff bracelet from Afghanistan. Circa, 1940's to 1950's....internal diameter 2"x 3" wide. Fair condition. Afghan t...
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to M********9 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
5446Antique Style Jewelry Sets (2) (121207)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique style jewelry: One set in gold tone with large dark blue heart shaped pieces--clip earrings, bracelet, necklace. the other set is garnet and
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*****r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
5447Beautiful Group of Gold Toned Jewelry (121214)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: necklaces and bracelets--over 12 great pieces! All in very good condition. Please see photos.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c*****r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
5448Beautiful Sterling Silver & Purple Stone Ring (121570)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice multi stone ring on a sterling silver band. Deep purple stone surrounded by white stones. Piece weighs in at 4.8 Grams. See photos for more detai
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
5449Gold Toned Jewelry (121238)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wide (3/8") gold toned snakelike necklace--24", absolutely gorgeous; two 24" gold toned chains; gold bangle engraved "Vivian&quo...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
5450Gold-Toned Pins/Broaches (121213)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large lot of gold-toned costume pins--very interesting group of over 13 pieces. See photos.
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
5451Group of Gold-toned Earrings (121212)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both pierced and clip earrings--some very nice pieces. See photos.
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ATTENTION CHRISTMA
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
5452Hi-End Costume Rings (121210)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five rings, all gold toned: one with amethyst-like stone, one is bloodstone, one sis goldstone, two with zirconia , etc. These are very nice rings; c
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m******0 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
5453High End Gold Toned Modern Jewelry (121211)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Geat lot of lovely gold toned modern costume jewelry: necklaces, bracelets, earrings. Please inspect.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
5454Lucky Seven Bracelet Group (121505)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of seven sterling bracelets, some with pearls, some with stones. The combined weight of this group is a hefty 229 Grams. All are in ni
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
5455Marcasite Bracelets (3) (121298)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes two bracelets and one cuff made from marcalite. The smallest one is patterned while the others are decorated with faux pearls on one and dark
Estimate : 70.00 - 125.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
5456Nialaya Sterling Necklace and 2 Bracelets. (121531)Holabird Western Americana Collections
One bracelet has large oval red stones, the other a piece of black onyx. All three pieces are in good condition. See photos for more details. Total we
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m******0 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
5457Portrait Pins and a Waterford Necklace (3 pieces) (121217)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pins/broaches: one Limoges from France; the other similar, but no maker's mark. Also included is a Waterford crystal necklace--oval, etched ...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 125.00
5458Silver Toned Jewelry (121237)Holabird Western Americana Collections
30" chain necklace with round beads; 18" chain with zirconia stone (diamond?); heavy silver bracelet (broken) watch by Giordano; 18 thin ...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
5459Sparkle Plenty Jewelry (121208)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of sparkley costume jewelry: Pins/Broaches, Earrings, necklaces, rings...faux diamonds and more. "Steppin' out tonight"
D...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
5460Sterling Silver Chain (119624)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a silver chain, weighing in at 26.5 grams. It's a bit tangled, but in good condition. See photos for more details. It weighs in at 26.5 ...
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to T******r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
5461Sterling Silver Bracelets (3) (121502)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three bracelets one is set with red stones, and one has quartz. The third one has a Taxco design. Combined of the three pieces is 104.3 Grams. All thr
Estimate : 60.00 - 75.00
Sold to 8*****B for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
5462Sterling Silver Jewelry (12 pieces) (121228)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five rings, four set with stones; three chain bracelets, four very nice heavier chain necklaces. Please inspect!
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to c*****r for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
5463Womens' Watches Collection (12) (121216)Holabird Western Americana Collections
All are women's watches--bracelet, necklace and narrow bands. Good variety.
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
5464Five modern Pocket Watches (109009)Holabird Western Americana Collections
The first watch is a Bulova 16AC2,7935,No. 6, 17 jewels. dull crystal, fair condition. The second watch is a Sheffield one jewel about 33 mm. fair co
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
5465"Dances With Wolves" Autographed Books (119635)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hard copy and paperback of the novel "Dances with Wolves." Both are in very good condition and each is autographed by the author, Michael ...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
5466Books covering the National Parks (113067)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grand Canyon, Kaiser, 2007; The National Parks Portfolio, Yard, 1931; The Playground Trail, Whiteley & Whiteley, 2003; Logging the Redwoods, Car...
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
5467Classic Literature, Miscellaneous Books & Pamphlets (120889)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A box of books, including a few from "The Five Little Peppers" series. There are also several pamphlets and booklets dealing with Alaska. ...
Estimate : 20.00 - 75.00
Sold to a********o for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
5468Collection of American History in books (121556)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of 12 books depicting art, photography, and history in books. This Painted Ponies American Carousel Art by Manns, Shank, and St
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
5469Early 20th Century Fiction Featuring Females (2) (112227)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 items. 1) Under the Tonto Rim by Zane Grey; 1926. True First Edition. 2) The Admiral's Caravan by Charles E. Carryl; 1892. Neither book...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
5470Earthquake Library (115124)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. Included: A Land in Motion, California's San Andreas Fault, Collier, 1999, sc; San Andreas Ain't No Fault of Mine, Stone, 2005, sc...
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
5471Group of Leatherbound Diaries, most miniature 2"x 3" (115720)Holabird Western Americana Collections
four small leather diaries -calendar books, Burgundy with gold lettering "General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation Limited owner fr...
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
5473Olney's Atlas (105243)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Olney's Atlas comprising Modern and Ancient Geography, designed to accompany the Practical System of Geography for Schools and Families. Publish...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
5474Reference Library of Quilts, Rugs and Needlework (121551)Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are four reference books on fabrics: America's Quilts and Coverlets by Safford and Bishop 1972; Claremont Rug Company catalog date unknow...
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
5475Wildlife Library (No birds) (12) (115351)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve books. 1.) Elephant Seals, Adams, 1999 2.) Mammals of California, Ingles, 1954 3.) Amphibians and Reptiles, Stebbins, 1954 4.) The Butte
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
5476Zane Grey Book Collection (121777)Holabird Western Americana Collections
An incredible collection of 32 books by renowned American author Zane Grey. All are hardcover with no dust jackets. There appears to be a first editi
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
5479Academy for Grown Horsemen, Gambado, 1787 and 1791 (114330)Holabird Western Americana Collections
An Academy for Horsemen containing complete Instructions for Walking, trotting, galloping, stumbling, tumbling, cantering. Illustrated with copper pla
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00