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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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American Law-Related Membership Certificates (126003)1510 - American Law-Related Membership Certificates (126003)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two large, different certificates. 1) The American Legal Association. No. 467, issued in New York in 1851 to Samuel Merrill of Andover, Massach
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********n.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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New York and New Jersey Incorporated Stock Collection. (126945)1511 - New York and New Jersey Incorporated Stock Collection. (126945)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of around 60. Includes Fork King West Wash number 4, William Franks Studio of Astrology number 2, Strauss & Company, John F. White number 3...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********n.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Light-House Club of Currituck Sound Stock Certificate (126360)1512 - Light-House Club of Currituck Sound Stock Certificate (126360)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Low cert. number 9, issued in 1906 for one share. Dateline Currituck Beach, North Carolina. Signed by the president, treasurer, and secretary. Not can
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c****o for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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American Flag House & Betsy Ross Memorial Assoc. Certificate (126004)1513 - American Flag House & Betsy Ross Memorial Assoc. Certificate (126004)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Attractive and patriotic membership certificate issued in 1913 to Charles Gassmann of Glendale, New York. Printed corporate signatures. Black print an
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Independent Red Men Hall Association Stock Certificate (126356)1514 - Independent Red Men Hall Association Stock Certificate (126356)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare early stock for the fraternal organization Improved Order of the Red Men. Inc. 1865. No. 1375, issued for one share to Adam Eyth in 1869 in Phila
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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North American Land Co. Stock w/ Autograph of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence (107994)1515 - North American Land Co. Stock w/ Autograph of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence (107994)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early stock with a very important signature. Issued for 5 shares to Josiah Watson in April 1795. Signed by Robert Morris as president and James M
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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North American Land Co. Stock w/ Autograph of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence (109148)1516 - North American Land Co. Stock w/ Autograph of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence (109148)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early stock with a very important signature. Issued for 10 shares to Bird Savage & Bird of London in Sept. 1795. Signed by Robert Morris as...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Philadelphia Museum Company Stock Certificate Pair (126306)1517 - Philadelphia Museum Company Stock Certificate Pair (126306)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Super early! Lot of 2 stocks issued in 1840 for the Philadelphia Museum Company. Both issued to Robert A. Parrish. Signed by president Nathan Dunn and
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to l********s for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Two 1860s City of Philadelphia Bonds (126088)1518 - Two 1860s City of Philadelphia Bonds (126088)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Loan of the City of Philadelphia. Issued in 1861 for $200 to Jane D. Gordon. Issued in 1866 for $300 to John Milligan. Both are signed by t
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Certificate of Stock in the Town of Swartwout (127049)1519 - Certificate of Stock in the Town of Swartwout (127049)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to John Green for one share in stock of the town of Swartwout. Signed by two of the towns founders, Arthur Garner and Thomas Bradley. Sam Houst
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to M*****n for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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