Home
About Us
Contact
Upcoming Events
Auctions
Sept 2014 Auction
PDF Catalogs
Consign
Ebay Store
Shop
Blog
Sign In
Create Account
Auctions Listing
Search Lots
Bidding Account
Bidding Help
AUCTION
/
Holiday Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Americana, & More (December 2020)
Holiday Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Americana, & More (December 2020)
Auction Currency
USD
Auction Location
3555 Airway Drive Suite 309
,
Reno
,
Nevada
,
89511
,
United States
In Person Preview
Preview
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...
All Lots
from all the sessions
2020 Dec 17
08:00
UTC-08:00 : PST/AKDT
COMPLETED
2020 Dec 18
08:00
UTC-08:00 : PST/AKDT
COMPLETED
2020 Dec 19
08:00
UTC-08:00 : PST/AKDT
COMPLETED
2020 Dec 20
08:00
UTC-08:00 : PST/AKDT
COMPLETED
2020 Dec 21
08:00
UTC-08:00 : PST/AKDT
COMPLETED
< Prev
# Rows
10
20
50
100
Next >
1
2
3
. . .
13
14
15
16
17
. . .
34
35
36
Choose Your Layout >
1280 -
Western Cattle Company Stock Certificate Group (107974)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. This is a good group: Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. 1) El Capitan Land and Cattle Company. Lincoln County, New Mexico. $1,000 bon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 150.00
Details...
Bookmark
1281 -
California Fertilizing Company Stock Certificate Pair (109302)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. One is cert. #10, issued in 1876 to J. Rosenbaum for 1,000 shares. Punch cancelled, heavy toning. The other is unissued. Both feature an orn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 37.50
Details...
Bookmark
1282 -
Fertilizer, Sulphur, Phosphate, etc. Companies Stock Collection (29) (127040)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very nice collection of phosphate, salts etc chemicals and products. Generally 1880-1920. 29 pieces. Includes Orchilla Fertilizer 1902, i/uc; Pasco
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 200.00
Details...
Bookmark
1283 -
South Sea Guano Company with Great Sea Going Vignette (126937)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 191 for 100 shares to Woodward Emery. Signed by president Poole. Excellent condition. two ten cent documentary stamps. Actual gold seal. Date: 190
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for 112.50
Details...
Bookmark
1284 -
The Farmers Friend Scale Company Stock Certificate (109301)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Minnesota. No. 381, issued for 50 shares to president James L. Larsen in 1908. Signed by Larsen and the company secretary. Not cancelled. Oran
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 37.50
Details...
Bookmark
1285 -
Farm and Ranch Stock Certificate Collection - Lot of Seventeen (126943)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Our favorite is the Farmers Gin Company. The title is great, but the stock is too. New Mexico. Near perfect with ink cancelled. Just a great looking
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for 200.00
Details...
Bookmark
1286 -
Nevada Creamery and California-Nevada Creamery Stocks (109327)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. Two iterations of the same company. 1) The Nevada Creamery & Commercial Company. Inc. Oct. 21, 1891. No. 64, issued for 23,9...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****a for 93.75
Details...
Bookmark
1287 -
Creamery Stock Certificate Collection (109144)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 different. Includes: Sheridan Creamery Co. (#2, 1939); Standard Creameries, Inc. (specimen and 1929); Macedon Creamery Corp. (1924); Summit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for 81.25
Details...
Bookmark
1288 -
Creamery Stock Certificate Collection (109145)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 different. Includes: Omaha Dairy Association (1885); Farmers Co-operative Creamery Co. (1923); Equity Union Creameries, Inc. (1942); Equity
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 87.50
Details...
Bookmark
1289 -
Creamery Stock Certificate Collection (109143)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 different. Included: Meadow Gold Creamery Co. (Colorado, 1904); Sheridan Creamery Co. (#1, 1939); Standard Creameries, Inc. (three different
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to d*******f for 75.00
Details...
Bookmark
1290 -
Bank of Hollywood Stock Certificate (126011)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in California in 1922. No. 1171, issued for two shares to Martha E. Hill on March 13th, 1928. Signed by president John Camphouse and secretary Ch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 62.50
Details...
Bookmark
1291 -
Bank of Hopland Stock Certificate (125917)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in California, 1912. No. 56, issued for 2 shares to Fred Allenbest on Nov. 4th, 1919. Signed by president S.E. Brookes and secretary Belton. Not
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Details...
Bookmark
1292 -
Atlanta National Bank Stock Certificate (125916)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 100, issued for 10 shares to Cox & Hill on June 3rd, 1874 in Atlanta. Signed by president Alfred Austell and the cashier. Pen and cut cancel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 187.50
Details...
Bookmark
1293 -
Bank of Kentucky Stock Certificate (126085)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early! No. 1675, issued for 48 shares to the company president, Virgil McKnight, on May 1st, 1844 in Louisville. Pen cancelled. Black border and
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Details...
Bookmark
1294 -
Two Early Bank of Kentucky Stock Certificates (126081)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different, both uncancelled. 1) Certificate no. 11, issued for 25 shares to Charles Smith on May 18th, 1842 in Louisville. Signed by Virgil M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a****y for 312.50
Details...
Bookmark
1295 -
Bank of Kentucky Stock Certificate Plus Other Bank Certificates (126084)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Bank of Kentucky. No. 3128, issued for 25 shares in 1852 in Louisville. Signed by president Virgil McKnight and the cashier. Not cancelle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 93.75
Details...
Bookmark
1296 -
Barnstable Bank Stock Certificate (126029)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 1967, issued for five shares to William Howes on October 29th, 1863 in Yarmouth (Massachusetts). Signed by president Seth Crowell and Cashier Amos
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Details...
Bookmark
1297 -
American Insurance Company Stock Certificate (125893)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 1139, issued for two shares to Abby R. Loving of Weston, Mass. on January 30th, 1877. Signed by president Francis Peabody and secretary JW Field.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Details...
Bookmark
1298 -
American Investment Company Stock Certificate (125895)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New Hampshire. No. 150, issued for 100 shares to Edward K. Perby of Boston on Feb. 1st, 1888. Signed by president D.R. Sortwell and treasurer
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Details...
Bookmark
1299 -
Morris Canal & Banking Company Stock Certificate (109265)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 3883, issued for 40 shares to Margaret V. Underhill in Jersey City, May 15th, 1867. Signed by the president (WH Balcott) and secretary (John Rodge
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*********t for 68.75
Details...
Bookmark
< Prev
# Rows
10
20
50
100
Next >
1
2
3
. . .
13
14
15
16
17
. . .
34
35
36
Auction Concluded
The auction has ended, bidding is closed.
If you won any lots an email will be sent to you with invoice & payment information.
713 Lots in this Session
Auction Phone: 775.851.1859
Auction Toll Free: 844.492.2766
Sort by Lot/Sale Order Ascending
Sort by Lot/Sale Order Descending
Sort by Start Price Ascending
Sort by Start Price Descending
Sort by Estimates Ascending
Sort by Estimates Descending
Sort by Bid Amount Ascending
Sort by Bid Amount Descending
Sort by Bookmarks Ascending
Sort by Bookmarks Descending
Sort by Hits Ascending
Sort by Hits Descending
Filter by Category
Has at least 1 image
Tweet
View Preview Instructions
View Bidding Increments
View Premiums/Taxes/Fees
View Payment & Shipping Info
View Terms & Conditions
Printable Lots Listing
Ask Auctioneer a Question...
Recently Viewed Lots