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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New Orleans & Ohio Telegraph Company Stock & Bond Group  (126371)1640 - New Orleans & Ohio Telegraph Company Stock & Bond Group (126371)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. Early, pre-Civil War telegraphs! 1) Loan certificate issued in 1854 to RG Gantt for $38.57. Signed by president W. Tenner and secr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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National Improved Telephone Company Stock Certificate  (126413)1641 - National Improved Telephone Company Stock Certificate (126413)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Low cert. number 7, issued for 80 shares to WB Rodgers in 1884 in New Orleans. Signed by the president (illegible) and secretary Judge. Not cancelled.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Bridgton Telegraph Company Stock Certificate  (126243)1642 - Bridgton Telegraph Company Stock Certificate (126243)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 20, issued for 10 shares to president Owen B. Gibbs on Sept. 11th, 1886 in Bridgton, Maine. Signed by Gibbs and treasurer Bennet. Punch and stamp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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O'Rielly's Atlantic, Lake & Mississippi Telegraph Range Stock Certificate  (126248)1643 - O'Rielly's Atlantic, Lake & Mississippi Telegraph Range Stock Certificate (126248)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"O'Rielly's New York & New England Line, Boston & Portland Section." Charted by Massachusetts. Unissued but signed by acti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i***y for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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American Telegraphone Company Stock Certificate  (126374)1644 - American Telegraphone Company Stock Certificate (126374)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in District of Columbia. No. 31754, issued for 100 shares to PC Kullman in 1919. Signed by president Chas. Hood and the secretary. Not cancelled.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Michigan Regional Telephone & Telegraph Stocks & Bonds  (126382)1645 - Michigan Regional Telephone & Telegraph Stocks & Bonds (126382)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. 1) Michigan Telephone Company. Issued in 1899, not cancelled. Attractive design with allegorical vignettes and a fancy logo. 2) Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p******n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Minnesota Regional Telephone & Telegraph Stock Certificates  (126381)1646 - Minnesota Regional Telephone & Telegraph Stock Certificates (126381)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 different. All pictorial. Included: Halma Telephone Company (1919); Wykoff Co-operative Rural Telephone Company (1922); The Dovre & Wil...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Mississippi Valley National Telegraph Co. Stock Certificate  (126399)1647 - Mississippi Valley National Telegraph Co. Stock Certificate (126399)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Missouri. No. 233, issued for 5 shares to EP Penbroeck on December 8th, 1868 in St. Louis. Signed by president Champlin and secretary Reed. Pe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Montana Regional Telephone & Telegraph Stock Certificates  (126377)1648 - Montana Regional Telephone & Telegraph Stock Certificates (126377)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 different. Included: Bee Line Telephone Company (1919); Chinook-Cleveland Telephone Co. (1904); Continental Telegraph Company (1908, #4); Cot
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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National Telephone Manufacturing Company Stock Certificate  (126412)1649 - National Telephone Manufacturing Company Stock Certificate (126412)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New Hampshire. No. 398, issued for 928 shares to Peter W. Trench on March 29th, 1889 in Portsmouth. Signed by the president (illegible) and tr
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Continental Underground Cable Company Stock Certificate  (126254)1650 - Continental Underground Cable Company Stock Certificate (126254)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New Jersey, 1882. No. 91, issued for 100 shares to Brown in 1883 in Camden, NJ. Signed by the president (illegible) and treasurer Wm. King. No
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i***y for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Cosmopolitan Electric Underground Telegraph, Telephone, & Electric Light Co. Stock  (126387)1651 - Cosmopolitan Electric Underground Telegraph, Telephone, & Electric Light Co. Stock (126387)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New Jersey. No. 573, issued fro 250 shares to John F. Jud on Sept. 12th, 1884 in Camden. Signed by president Chas. Potter and treasurer Richar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to i***y for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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International Printing & Telegraph Company Stock Certificate  (126429)1652 - International Printing & Telegraph Company Stock Certificate (126429)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New jersey. No. 527, issued for 100 shares to Grace Giles in 1886 in Camden. Signed by the vice president Jacob H. Linville, treasurer and sec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********n.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Collins Wireless Telephone Company Stock Certificate  (126238)1653 - Collins Wireless Telephone Company Stock Certificate (126238)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in 1903 in the District of Columbia. No. 12928, issued for 5 shares to Helena L. Tiedemann on March 25th, 1910. Signed by president AC Jessup and
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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International Wireless Telegraph Company Stock Certificate  (126426)1654 - International Wireless Telegraph Company Stock Certificate (126426)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New Jersey. No. 3614, issued for 5 shares to Ida Olive Jones in 1903. Signed by the president and treasurer, not cancelled. Purple border, bla
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Rowland Telegraphic Company Stock Certificate  (126418)1655 - Rowland Telegraphic Company Stock Certificate (126418)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Inc. in New Jersey. No. 92, issued for 10 shares in 1908 in Jersey City. Signed by the president, Louis De Goli, and the treasurer. Not cancelle
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Bell Telephone Company of Buffalo, NY Stock Certificate  (126245)1656 - Bell Telephone Company of Buffalo, NY Stock Certificate (126245)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York, 1879. No. 2213, issued for six shares to Moses E. Rowe in 1902. Signed by president Watson and secretary Beacher. Stamp cancelled. G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i***y for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Federal Telephone Manufacturing Corp. Stock Certificates  (126384)1657 - Federal Telephone Manufacturing Corp. Stock Certificates (126384)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4, two varieties. Two fractional shares issued in 1927 to Fred W. Danforth. Two full share certificates issued in 1928 to Lee Lufkin Kaula. Non
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Long Island Underground Telegraph Company Stock Certificate  (126420)1658 - Long Island Underground Telegraph Company Stock Certificate (126420)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. No. 680, issued for 100 shares to Marcus Hein on Mar. 27, 1888 in Brooklyn. Signed by president Geo. Pennock and secretary W. Willia
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Postal Telegraph & Cable Company Stock Certificates & Bond  (126363)1659 - Postal Telegraph & Cable Company Stock Certificates & Bond (126363)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Postal Telegraph Company $1,000 bond issued in 1882. Stamp cancelled. Signed by vice president Cummings and treasurer Allen. Bl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t*****o for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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