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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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Rocky Mountain Directory and Colorado Gazetteer, 1871 (126770)2240 - Rocky Mountain Directory and Colorado Gazetteer, 1871 (126770)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First Edition - difficult to locate! Excellent source for the early history of Colorado. It was more than a directory, but rather an extremely detaile
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Directory of Mines, Colorado, 1879 - A Must Have for any Collector of Mining Artifacts! (126768)2241 - Directory of Mines, Colorado, 1879 - A Must Have for any Collector of Mining Artifacts! (126768)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Thomas B. Corbett. FIRST EDITION. Original blue cloth, title stamped in gilt on front cover and spine. 440 pages with excellent advertising includi
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Colorado Business Directory, 1880 which covers all of Colorado (126775)2242 - Colorado Business Directory, 1880 which covers all of Colorado (126775)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Towns, mining camps, post offices, cattle and wool growers, telegraphs, railroad, etc. J. A. Blake publisher. Advertisements are fantastic - mostly mi
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Sold to l********r.. for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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Colorado; Its Gold and Silver Mines....by Fossett - includes Index (126773)2243 - Colorado; Its Gold and Silver Mines....by Fossett - includes Index (126773)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colorado; Its Gold and Silver Mines, farms and stock Ranges, and Health and Pleasure Resorts. Its contents are descriptive, statistical and historical
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"Jackson's Diary of '59" First Edition (123577)2244 - "Jackson's Diary of '59" First Edition (123577)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
[20] pp. Illustrations from photos, engravings, etc;. 6¼x4, original limp suede covers, title and gold nugget in gilt on front. Jackson had b
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Bureau of Mines Reports, Colorado - 1897 and 1913/14 (lot of 2) (126774)2245 - Bureau of Mines Reports, Colorado - 1897 and 1913/14 (lot of 2) (126774)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1897. Index. Statistical Charts. 167 pages. Sorted by County. Mines and mills are mentions. 2) 1913-1914. Index. Statistical Charts. Photographs, 2
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Colorado and New Mexico Mining Books (126778)2246 - Colorado and New Mexico Mining Books (126778)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) New Mexico. Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of New Mexico. by James and Barbara Sherman. Great resource. 2) Geology and Ore Deposits of the Bonanza Mi
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Colorado Books: Crofutt reproduction, A summer trip, Cripple Creek Mining District, Mining in Colo (2247 - Colorado Books: Crofutt reproduction, A summer trip, Cripple Creek Mining District, Mining in Colo (
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Colorado: A Summer Trip. Taylor. 1867. Reprints from the New York Tribune. Getting to Colorado. 2) Cripple Creek Mining District by Taylor. 1973. 3
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Colorado Ore Deposits Mining Book Collection (126764)2248 - Colorado Ore Deposits Mining Book Collection (126764)
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lot of four. 1) Mining in Colorado, USGS Professional paper.1926. Hard cover. Map included. Extremely nice. 2) Mineral Resources of Colorado. 1947. S
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Colorado State Geological Society Early 1900's Books (4) (126841)2249 - Colorado State Geological Society Early 1900's Books (4) (126841)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Bulletin 3. Geology and Ore Deposits of the Alma District. 1912. Patton et al. 29 plates, 6 figures and plates 1 and 3 in back pocket. 2) Bulletins
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"Colorado, Its Parks and Mountains" and "The Canons of Colorado"2250 - "Colorado, Its Parks and Mountains" and "The Canons of Colorado"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Colorado, Its parks and Mountains by Bowles. 1869. 166 pages. Shows light wear. 2) Canons of Colorado, from photographs of W. H. Jackson. 16 photos
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Laws of the Gregory Diggings / Laws of Central Mining District (Central City) (126845)2251 - Laws of the Gregory Diggings / Laws of Central Mining District (Central City) (126845)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Gregory District. July 16, 1859. William Defreye president. C. A. Roberts secretary. On brown parchment. 16.5 x 12". 2) Central Mining Distr...
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U.S.G.S. Colorado State Geologic Reports (2) (120935)2252 - U.S.G.S. Colorado State Geologic Reports (2) (120935)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) The Downtown District of Leadville Bulletin 320, by Emmons & Irving 1907, 6" x 9" hardbound, 7 plates, 5 figures, 75 pages 2) Geol...
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United States Geological Survey, 14 Forest Maps of Colorado, 1897 (126776)2253 - United States Geological Survey, 14 Forest Maps of Colorado, 1897 (126776)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
United States Geological Survey. Charles D. Walcott. Nineteenth Annual Report, 1897-1898, Part V, Forest reserve, Atlas. Date: 1897 Country (if not
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Copper Creek mining maps 1923 (120608)2254 - Copper Creek mining maps 1923 (120608)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are two mining maps of Copper Creek and Troy, Idaho; both are hand drawn on velum written by Joseph B. Wiply and E. J. Jones. Date: 1923 Coun
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Owyhee Mining Company Revenue Check, Silver City, Idaho (123715)2255 - Owyhee Mining Company Revenue Check, Silver City, Idaho (123715)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dated April 7th 1872 #226 for $1088.32. A Scott #RN-C21 2c orange (George Washington) internal revenue stamp printed on (black on) white paper. X cut
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USGS Geologic Reports for Montana (2) (122260)2256 - USGS Geologic Reports for Montana (2) (122260)
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U.S.G.S. Department of the Interior 1) Geology and Ore Deposits of the Elkhorn Mining District, Jefferson County, Montana by Walter Harvey Weed with
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Silver Hills Nevada Mines Company Survey Map (122283)2257 - Silver Hills Nevada Mines Company Survey Map (122283)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shows Lode Mining Claims in the Tule Canyon Mining District. Esmeralda County, Nevada. Located near Goldfield. Map measures 27 x 42". Date: 7...
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Eureka County Report of Mine Production 2nd Q, 1874 (110187)2258 - Eureka County Report of Mine Production 2nd Q, 1874 (110187)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original report of mine proceeds. This report lists 27 producing mines in Alpha order. . Eureka Consolidated was the largest producer at $245,035.
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Gold Hill Mining Ephemera (125504)2259 - Gold Hill Mining Ephemera (125504)
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Lot of 3. 1. Application for membership in lodge 9 F. & A.M.. dated 1870 by Master Mason and favorably accepted. Cond. F. 2. WoodVille Gold...
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