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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5530Ceramic Collection Grab Bag (119153)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two boxes chock full of various types of ceramics. All appear to be in good in good condition. See photos for more details.
Date:
Country (if not U
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
5531Crock Jar by Edmands (121149)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an Edmands & Company four gallon crock jar. This piece measures 15"x 10" and has a cobalt blue hand painted bird on the front....
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
5532Amphora (105469)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a contemporary piece of pottery made to look like amphora. Amphora, ancient vessel form used as a storage jar and one of the principal vessel
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
5533Crock Canisters (Set of 5) (120866)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of five crockery canisters in various sizes, with the largest coming in at 8"x 7" and the smallest 5"x 4". There is wear fr...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
5534Crockery Pieces With Lids (10 Assorted) (120869)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assorted shapes and sizes of crockery, ready for use or decoration. Pieces measure from 12" down to 3" and everything in between. Some hav...
Estimate : 130.00 - 225.00
Sold to K*****1 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
5535Crockery Trio (120867)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two large water crocks and one a bit smaller for counter use. Two have lids, although with the larger one, the lid isn't an exact match, but fit...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to J**u for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
5536Christmas decorations (119511)Holabird Western Americana Collections
In this lot of Christmas decorations is a Santa wind sock; a Santa felt gift bag; a Santa candy jar; a 12 days of Christmas cookie tin; and a designe
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
5537Coca Cola Serving Trays (3) (110285)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Coca Cola serving trays in this lot. 1) Copyright 1927, Soda Jerk Serving Tray, fair condition. Mfg. by American Artworks. 2) Copyright 1937, Ba
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
5538Coke and Mickey Mouse Lot (112343)Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are a lot of three reproduction Coca-Cola serving trays and one original RC Cola tray. One original Hamilton King Coca-Cola tray some rust and d
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to J**********y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
5539Decorative Copper Fire Extinguisher (122739)Holabird Western Americana Collections
22" tall, 8" diam copper extinguisher with large Knight & Thomas of Chicago brass plaque, 5 x 11.5". circa 1920ish.
Date:
Coun...
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
5540Figural Polychrome Basket (122735)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large figural basket, 16" diam, 19" tall. Patterns of birds, dog, etc easily visible from the inside. Possibly African in origin, c 1940-5...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*****B for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
5541Four Vintage Quilts (109348)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1) Floral pattern on one side, floral squares stitched over yellow background on reverse. 83 x 68 inches. Circa 1940s. 2) Yellow solid pa
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
5542Frames- Unused & New (117073)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 40 frames, all unused. 24 are black rectangular frames, outside dimensions 10 3/4 x 13", inside dim 8 1/1 x 10 5/8". Plus 16 larg...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
5543Getting the Bear Facts from these Comics (125981)Holabird Western Americana Collections
An educational collection of comic books, brought to you by a couple of bears. Yogi Bear teaches earthquake preparedness, while Smokey the Bear teach
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to C******k for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
5544Bob's Big Boy Comics (125980)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A unique collection of 30 comic books featuring hamburger icon, Bob's Big Boy. While these were items handed out to young diners during the chai...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
5545Large Donald and Scrooge McDuck Comics Collection-275 (120948)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A LARGE collection of Bronze and Modern Age Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck comics. Publishers include Disney Marvel, Gladstone & Gladstone Giant....
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
5546Pre-War Cereal Give Away Comics (125986)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four comic books offered by a breakfast cereal as a give away during the years before WWII. Comics featured include Little Orphan Annie, Smilin'...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to C******k for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
5547The Incredible Comic Compilation (125982)Holabird Western Americana Collections
An eclectic mix of about 50 comics for you to rummage through in hopes of finding that treasure. There are Disney comics, Tarzan comics Conan and Thor
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
5548Uncle Scrooge Comic Collection (120945)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 100 Uncle Scrooge Comics. These are Bronze and Modern Age comics. There are multiples, making it a great buy for dealers. Books are in good to mi
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m******0 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
5549Underground Comix & More (125979)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A selection of 25 underground comics from Robert Crumb and others. Titles include "Hup," "The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers," &q...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
5550Hand-Crafted Wall Mount Holder (118988)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wooden hand-crafted wall mount holder, which possibly held sprigs of flowers, comes with provenance. An old very yellowed note is taped to it, which r
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
5551Historical Ribbon Collection (119322)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22 ribbons from U.S. history, c1925-1965. Includes some dated and some not. Dated are four "Member" ribbons from the S.F. Archdioce...
Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
5552Jade, Copper, and a Glass Arrowhead (109475)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A mixed lot, includes two pieces of beach-polished jade, 120 grams and 83 grams, a 131-gram piece of native copper, and a splendid glass arrowhead, pr
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
5553Living Language Spanish Record Set (110893)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Columbia Records issued this 20 album instructional Spanish language collection. Probably dates from the 1950s.
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State
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
5554SK IV Civil Defense (Sanitation) Kits (2) (117072)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two SK IV Civil Defense Kits in 15" diameter, 21" tall containers made by Continental Can Co. of NY. Each kit reportedly contains: 10 ro...
Estimate : 70.00 - 125.00
Sold to u********y.. for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
5555Time & Newsweek Collection (121755)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of Time, Newsweek and a few other magazines. All magazines in good condition. Topics covered include the 1960's, Watergate, the Ame...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
5556Travel Decals for Tourists (124420)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five travel decals to allow tourists to show off where they've been. Copyright 1949, these were affixed to to car windows or luggage. Th...
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
5557Two Miniature Beaded Items (119998)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully beaded vase, geometric patterns in white, red, black. yellow, and green. Some loose beading around top of rim. 3" x 2" diamet...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
5558Union Hardware Ice Skates .c 1940-1950's (114696)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of Union Hardware Co. ice skates model 524 1/2 L. There is light rust on the skates but the leather straps are intact. This is a size 1
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
5559Vintage Pictorial Shaving Mug (119616)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic vintage early twentieth century shaving mug, Gilt on violet glazed stripes with vignette of woman and child . Some gilt on white glaze has wor
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
5560Vintage Steamer Trunk (110742)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage steamer trunk with with reinforced wood ribs with metal edges, with wheels on the bottom. leather handle on one side broken. 32 x 18 x 23&...
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to J**********y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
5561Vintage Sunbeam Coffeemaster 20-B Coffee Pot (110640)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sunbeam Coffeemaster 20-B electric coffee pot. One dent on bottom half that does not affect the function. Has two settings, high and low. Power cord i
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8*****B for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
5562Western Collectibles Group (110647)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of western collectibles, centering around some nice ceramic items. Four different Painted Ponies in original boxes, 1 Westland JD Challen
Estimate : 70.00 - 125.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
556319th Century Sabbath School Merit Certificate (77339)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very cute and attractive Sabbath School Certificate good for 10 Merits. "If You Love Me Keep My Commandments." Signed by pupil Bill Brown ...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to q******s for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
5564Army Good Conduct Medal Certificate (64312)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued Army Good Conduct Medal certificate, 1981
Date: 1981
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
5565Boy Scout Posters (114352)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Boy Scout Posters. One is a large calender, 1967, Mill VAlley CAl, about 14 x 24"; the other a large topo map of the Philmont Scout Ranch. ...
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to b******P for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
5566Carriage and Wagon Makers Archive (124683)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over thirty letterheads from carriage and wagon makers including the Peter Schuttler Company of Chicago, makers of the Old Reliable Peter Schut
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
5567Col. T Alston Brown Signed Letter and Cover (106481)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1915 letter and cover signed by Thomas Allston Brown an American theater critic, newspaper editor, talent agent and manager, and theater historian, be
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
5568Collection of Large Size Chromo Lithograph Cards - RARE (123493)Holabird Western Americana Collections
7.5 x 5". Includes 1893 World's Fair. Also a very nice set of ten cards from Quaker Oats that shows the process of making cereal from farm ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
5569Colorful Letterheads and Billheads (124680)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven pieces of colorful billheads and letterheads from the early 20th century. Circus posters, animal supplies and other suppliers.
Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
5570Large Advertisements Collection (118917)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven piece large advertisement collection from the U.S., most matted and plastic wrapped, from the early 1900s. Matted advertisements are: 12 3/4 x 1
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
5571Letterhead & Billhead Collection (124677)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eighteen letterheads and billheads. Dating from 1880-1914, most in the 1800s. Many decorative vignettes.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
5572Pictorial Billheads (124684)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven pictorial billheads including George Washington, railroads, hoisting machines, livestock and cute children. 1885-1910 dates.
Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
5573Lumber Companies' Printers' Proofs (118092)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three printers' proofs for lumber companies' advertisements, from Michigan and Wisconsin. Includes bank check and business card proof...
Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
5574Magazine Grab Bag (120944)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of over 100 different magazines and publications including Westways, Playboy, True West and more. Please see photos for more detail and condit
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
5575Miscellaneous Ephemera 1890s-1909 (118913)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight miscellaneous ephemera from the U.S., c1890s-1909. Includes four 1926 U.S. Airmail stamps, not canceled; colorful litho of fashionable wo
Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
5576Money Orders Issued for International Use (77635)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. 1) Three money orders issued on the Gdynia-America Line of the Polish Transatlantic Shipping Co. 1934-36. 2) Four Bank of the United States
Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
5577Newspaper, Magazines from 1920-1940 Plus Books (110276)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Varied lot contains some magazines of periodicals from the 1920's including the Sunday Mirror, Mcleans and "The Oilpull Magazine, 1923"...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
5578Old Checks from 1800's (Blank) (78322)Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 blank checks "sold by Thomas & Andrew & Butler" 9.5" x 15". Slight staining right side & wear, please inspect.
Da...
Estimate : 20.00 - 35.00
Sold to j*********t for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
5579Potpourri of Advertisements (117733)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of advertisements from magazine pages to cards. Included are ads for Sun Maid Raisins, The 1939 New York Worlds Fair and many more.
Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00