Holiday Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Americana, & More (December 2020)

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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
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Adams Express Company Specimen Stock Certificate  (126076)1380 - Adams Express Company Specimen Stock Certificate (126076)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Specimen stock certificate. Punch cancelled. Printed signatures of president George E. Clark, secretary W.B. Viall, and treasurer Paul Bellmer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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American Express Company stock certificate, signed by William Fargo, John Butterfield, and Holland1381 - American Express Company stock certificate, signed by William Fargo, John Butterfield, and Holland
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New York. 1856. Ten shares (at $100 per share). 6¾x10¾" pictorial engraved and lettered stock certificate issued for Abijah W. Chapin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*******e for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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American Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Wells and Fargo  (126072)1382 - American Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Wells and Fargo (126072)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two key Western express autographs. No. 1051, issued to Erastus Corning Jr. of Albany for ten shares on Oct. 13th, 1863. Signed by Henry Wells as pres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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American Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Fargo & Butterfield  (126069)1383 - American Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Fargo & Butterfield (126069)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 1775, issued for one share to John Watson of New York on April 7th, 1865. Signed by John Butterfield as vice president and William Fargo as secret
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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American Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Wells and Fargo  (126070)1384 - American Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Wells and Fargo (126070)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two key Western express autographs. No. 1447, issued to Rosina Jacobs of New York for two shares on January 2nd, 1865. Signed by Henry Wells as presid
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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American Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Wells and Fargo  (126071)1385 - American Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Wells and Fargo (126071)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two key Western express autographs. No. 1443, issued to Theodore Humphrey of Albany for one share on January 2nd, 1865. Signed by Henry Wells as presi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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American Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Fargo and Holland  (126068)1386 - American Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Fargo and Holland (126068)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 12556, issued to Joseph Bartram of Black Rock, Conn. for 60 shares in 1873. Signed by William Fargo (of Wells Fargo fame) as president, Knapp as s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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American Merchants Union Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Fargo  (126073)1387 - American Merchants Union Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Fargo (126073)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 531, issued for 10 shares to W.H. Labiskie of Detroit, Michigan on Dec. 15th, 1868. Signed by William Fargo as president, EP Ross as treasurer, an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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American Merchants Union Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Fargo  (126074)1388 - American Merchants Union Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Fargo (126074)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 971, issued for 100 shares to Eugene R. Washburne of New York on Dec. 31st, 1868. Signed by William Fargo as president, EP Ross as treasurer, and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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American Merchants Union Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Fargo  (126075)1389 - American Merchants Union Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Fargo (126075)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 507, issued for 10 shares to John A. Barns of Detroit, Michigan on Dec. 15th, 1868. Signed by William Fargo as president, EP Ross as treasurer, an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Two Express Company Pieces: Stock Certificate & Pictorial Check  (126077)1390 - Two Express Company Pieces: Stock Certificate & Pictorial Check (126077)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Merchants Union Express Company. Stock certificate issued in 1867, stamp cancelled. Black border and print, vignette of express
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Sharps Rifle Company Stock Certificate  (123508)1391 - Sharps Rifle Company Stock Certificate (123508)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an unissued stock certificate for the Sharps Rifle Company of Bridgeport, Conn. incorporated in 1875. No folds, perfs. or signatures on this u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Spencer Arms Company Stock Certificate  (123506)1392 - Spencer Arms Company Stock Certificate (123506)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a single stock certificate for 30 shares of the Spencer Arms Company issued in 1884. The stock is issued to L. A. Bartlett, President of the S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to i***y for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Firearms, Trapshooting, and Knife Companies Stock Certificates  (127122)1393 - Firearms, Trapshooting, and Knife Companies Stock Certificates (127122)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of four (4) stock certificates: The Trapshooter Development Company of Fort Worth, Texas; the Tri-Pak Gun Kit, Inc. of California; The S
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Marlin Firearms Corporation Stocks  (123507)1394 - Marlin Firearms Corporation Stocks (123507)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of two (2) stock certificates for the Marlin Firearms Corp. One stock is preferred stock while the other is common stock each for ten sh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Lot Withdrawn1395 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot withdrawn Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection ATTENTION CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS! If you
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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United States Machine Gun Company Stocks, 1918  (127120)1396 - United States Machine Gun Company Stocks, 1918 (127120)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of three (3) stock certificates for the United States Machine Gun Company of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts all are dated 1918 before
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Two Firearms Companies Stocks  (127121)1397 - Two Firearms Companies Stocks (127121)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of two stock certificates for two obsolete firearms companies: MacGregor Arms Corporation of New York 1931, and the Imperial Cudia Arms
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Firearms Company Stock Certificate Trio  (126067)1398 - Firearms Company Stock Certificate Trio (126067)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) M.W. Savage Factories Incorporated. Inc. in Maine. No. 15877, issued for 1 share in 1911. Signed by the secretary and treasurer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Munitions Stock Certificates 1918  (123509)1399 - Munitions Stock Certificates 1918 (123509)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of three (3) stock certificates from two munitions companies in 1918 and 1919. The first is the International Munitions Company of Delaw
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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