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Holiday Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Americana, & More (December 2020)
Holiday Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Americana, & More (December 2020)
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3555 Airway Drive Suite 309
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Reno
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Nevada
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89511
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United States
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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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Hearst Consolidated Publications, Inc. Specimen Stock Certificate (126258)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Delaware, 1930. Specimen stock with preprinted signature of William Randolph Hearst as president. Signatures are punched. Blue border, black p
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Hearst Publications, Inc. Specimen Bond (126279)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Series of 1929. $1,000. Printed Specimen. Punch holes. Purple border, black print, and bald eagle vignette. Security Bank Note Co., Philadelphia
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Two Chinese Publishing Company Stock Certificates (126268)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. Rare. 1) The Young China Publishing Company of San Francisco, California. No. 317, issued in 1920 for 7 shares to Chan Chung Pong.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
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California & Nevada Printing & Publishing Stock Certificates (126257)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14, most different. Included: Compton Printing Co., Inc. (1925); Pacific Press Syndicate (1923); Philippine Independent News Publishing Co. (19
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Perry Publishing & Industrial Company Stock Certificate (126274)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly unique. Inc. in Colorado. No. 391, issued to G.A. Ridgway for three shares in March 1910. Signed by president Henry Perry and secretary AA Lo
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Colorado Printing & Publishing Stock Certificates (126260)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. Included: The Spokesman Publishing Company (Greeley, 1916); The Greater Colorado Publishing Company (1910); The Germanic Publishin
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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1566 -
Bureau Printing Company of Chicago Stock Certificate (126270)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 31, issued for 8 shares to the Lackawanna Iron & Coal Company on Oct. 6th, 1870. Signed by president George S. Bowen and secretary Henry F. ...
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Plowman Publishing Company Stock Certificate (126276)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Illinois. No. 14, issued for 10 shares to secretary LB Kuhn in 1891. Also signed by president J. Warr. Not cancelled. Black border, red seal,
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Maine Printing & Publishing Stock Certificates (126263)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) The Standard Publishing Company. Issued in 1888 in Biddeford. Not cancelled. Allegorical vignette. Folds. 2) American Architect
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
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Boston Daily Publishing Company Stock Certificate (126256)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Maine. No. 335, issued for one share to David C. Clapp on Dec. 8th, 1894. Signed by president RJ Long, treasurer Dixon, and secretary Dunbar.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Massachusetts Printing & Publishing Stock Certificates (126267)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 different. Includes: General Magazines (1928); Dispatch Newspaper Company (1910); Phelps Publishing Company (1935); New Bedford Daily Sun Pub
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t******2 for
(50.00 + 12.50BP) =
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Two Advertising Printing Company Stock Certificates (126273)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Railway, Hotel and Steamship Advertising Company. No. 136, issued for 10 shares to Mrs. Jordan in Boston in 1894. Signed by pre
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Atlantic Journal Publishing Company Stock Certificate (126278)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New Jersey. No 47, issued to AS Giles for one share in 189_ in Atlantic City. Signed by president Charles R. Myers. Not signed by the treasure
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Belleville Printing Company Stock Certificate (126269)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New Jersey in 1866. Low cert. number 6, issued for 200 shares to secretary Henry Trenor in 1866. Signed by Trenor and the president (illegible
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Trow Directory Printing & Bookbinding Co. Stock Certificate (126281)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. The Trow New York directories were printed for nearly 100 years. Inc. in New Jersey. No. B1086, issued for 67 shares to Wassermann Bros. on Apri
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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(55.00 + 13.75BP) =
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New Jersey Printing & Publishing Stock Certificates (126266)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 different. Included: News Publishing Company (two diff, 1926); Peoples Home Journal, Inc. (1928); Echo Publishing, Inspecting & Adjusti...
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The United States Book Company Stock Certificate (126271)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New Jersey. No. 40, issued to Ralph W. Ellis for 20 shares in 1890. Signed by president Chamber and the treasurer. Not cancelled. Brown border
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Wilmer & Rogers News Company Printers Proof Stock Certificate (126297)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly unique. Printed on thicker paper. 1870s New York dateline. Allegorical vignette. Printed by Maverick, Stephan & Co. NY. Stains, trimmed...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
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Alden Type Setting & Distributing Machine Co. Stock Certificate (126272)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. No. 33, issued for one share to Wm. H. Lee of New York in 1863. Signed by the vice president, Chas. Yeaton, treasurer (illegible) an
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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American Book Exchange Stock Certificate (126277)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic! Inc. in New York. No. 1400, issued for one share to Hallock of Middletown on April 11th, 1881. Signed by president John B. Alden and secret
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p******n for
(70.00 + 17.50BP) =
87.50
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