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Holiday Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Americana, & More (December 2020)
Holiday Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Americana, & More (December 2020)
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Auction Location
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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Deadwood Gold Mining Company Stock - Willow Valley District, Nevada City, CA (123669)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncancelled! Incorporated February 1877. Stock Certificate #38 dated March 8, 1877 for 200 shares to A. A. Nelson. Signed by the President, R. B. Symi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t****s for
(225.00 + 56.25BP) =
281.25
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Middle Yuba Canal & Water Co. Stock Signed by Egbert Judson (Dynamite) (109305)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued but signed by Egbert Judson as president. Judson formed the Judson Explosives and Powder Company in 1890 after partnering with the Giant Powd
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for
(90.00 + 22.50BP) =
112.50
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Lot Withdrawn ()
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Lot Withdrawn ATTENTION CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS! If you’ll be needing you
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Santa Ana Tin Mining Company Stock Certificate (109255)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Arizona. No. 116, issued for 100 shares in 1903 to EW Storer. Signed by secretary LC Comer and president Gail Borden. Not cancelled. Black bor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for
(75.00 + 18.75BP) =
93.75
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Sonoma County Coal Mining Company Stock, Petaluma (118720)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #210, issued to J.P. Fowler for one share, Jan. 7th, 1863. Issued at Petaluma, California. Steam engine vignette at left and Eureka at the cente
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Alaska Mining Company Stock Certificate (109329)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Near Pike City, Sierra County, California" (printed at bottom center). Inc. July 31st, 1875. No. 1281, issued for 8 shares to Philip L. H...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
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Redstone Quartz Mining Company Stock Certificate (113535)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lost Camp District, Placer County, Cal. (printed above title). In.c June 1867. Low number 7, issued July 23rd, 1867 at Dutch Flat to Tuck for 25 share
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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Redstone Quartz Mining Company Stock, Lost Camp Mining District, Placer County (79232)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 8(?) for 25 shares to Josiah C Huch(?). Datelined Dutch Flat 1867. Signed by secretary Charles F (?) and president (?). Incorporated June 26, 1867.
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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Yellow Aster Mining & Milling Company Stock Certificate (123651)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yellow Aster Mining Company stock certificate #16 issued to a founder of the Yellow Aster Mining Company, John Singleton. Each is signed by the Issuer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to l********o for
(250.00 + 62.50BP) =
312.50
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Two Different San Bernardino County Mining Stocks (113791)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Calipah Silver Mines Company. "Mines in New York Mining District, San Bernardino County, California" printed under ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*******d for
(200.00 + 50.00BP) =
250.00
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Rare Palo Alto Mining Company Stock Certificate (126468)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificate for Palo Alto Mining Company #576. Signed by A. McDonald, President. and A. Heins, secretary. Issued to N.L. Stockton. Uncanceled.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for
(50.00 + 12.50BP) =
62.50
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Paul Pry Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock, Silver Mountain, Amador County, Cal. (118705)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #66, issued in 1864 at Napa City, Cal. Paul Pry Lode, Amador County, Cal. printed on the masthead. Silver Mountain printed in large red capital
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 5*****r for
(200.00 + 44.00BP) =
244.00
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Five Southern California Desert Mining Stock Certificates (109296)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. 1) Mojave Tungsten Company. "Mines Located in San Bernardino County, California." (printed at top). Issued for 100 sha...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c*********p for
(120.00 + 30.00BP) =
150.00
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Central Gold Mining Co. – Rare Early Stockton Dateline - Mine located in Tuolumne County (123667)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate #464 for 15 shares made out to Zelotes Reed on Jan. 15th, 1864. Signed by Thomas T. Strut, Secretary and Ed Colson, President. Two allego
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Fifty-One Union Mining Co. Stock, Virginia, Placer County, California (123658)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #228 issued to John Bosquit on March 9, 1864 for 25 shares. Signed by Wm. H. Hunt as Secretary and by Geo. Glass as president. Incorporated in V
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for
(240.00 + 60.00BP) =
300.00
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Washington City & Mining Company Stock Certificate (120893)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare stock certificate issued by The Washington City & Mining Company, dated May 25th, 1867. This document measures 18"x 13". It do...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t****s for
(150.00 + 37.50BP) =
187.50
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California Mining Stock Certificate Collection (109147)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 different. Spans a century. Includes: Le Nouveau Monde (1850s, Gold Rush); Consolidated Gold Mines of California (1913) Major Gold Mining Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t****s for
(120.00 + 30.00BP) =
150.00
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California Unissued Mining Stock Collection (109306)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 different. A good way to fill holes in your collection; sometimes it's impossible to find issued versions. Includes: Peerless Gold Min...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for
(110.00 + 27.50BP) =
137.50
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Group of California Mining Stock Certificates (109269)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10, most different. Includes: Red Hill MC (1907 and 1908); Yuba River Placer Gold Mining Co. (1903); Standard Minerals Co. (1919 stock and 1920
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t****s for
(60.00 + 15.00BP) =
75.00
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Little Annie Mining Co. - Roaring Fork (Aspen) Mining District, Pitkin County, Colorado (123583
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate No. 555 for 1000 shares of stock dated May 1, 1891 and made out to J. E. Miller. Incorporated in Colorado on June 10, 1863. Signed by pres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*********t for
(85.00 + 21.25BP) =
106.25
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