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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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Barton Lee, Banker Sacramento City, CA Gold Receipt (123716)2130 - Barton Lee, Banker Sacramento City, CA Gold Receipt (123716)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RARE! 1850 is extremely early for Gold Rush Banking ephemera. No. 362 dated July 17, 1850 Sacramento City. 3.75 x 5.5" manuscript filled in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 6*********2 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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San Bernardino Mining Volumes (4) (126864)2131 - San Bernardino Mining Volumes (4) (126864)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) California Journal of Mines an Geology, Volume 49, Numbers 1 and 2. Article on Mines and Mineral Deposits of San Bernardino aby Wright, et al. 143
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to r***6 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Weekly Stock Circular - By the Associated Brokers of the San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board - 2132 - Weekly Stock Circular - By the Associated Brokers of the San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board -
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a stock collector's dream. All this information on one page!!! An early publication of the San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board just a...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Banking House of Page & Bacon California - Duplicate Exchange - St. Louis, Missouri (123731)2133 - Banking House of Page & Bacon California - Duplicate Exchange - St. Louis, Missouri (123731)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dated March 29, 1855 for 10 pounds sterling to the order of Charles Parsons, Esq. sent to Messrs Fred. Huth & Co., London England. Ornate and v...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to j******n for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Rare and Early Page, Bacon & Co. Duplicate of Exchange with Steamer Vignette (123739)2134 - Rare and Early Page, Bacon & Co. Duplicate of Exchange with Steamer Vignette (123739)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Steamer is like those that sailed from New York to San Francisco pre-Panama route. # 6841 made out to Sam Jennings, a California Assemblyman, of $200.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******n for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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William Ralston related checks- one signed by him (123717)2135 - William Ralston related checks- one signed by him (123717)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Bank of California check to J. E. Butler for $400 on May 13, 1865, This check was issued about one year after the bank was founded. Signed by W. C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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San Francisco Checks, 1854-1878 (123719)2136 - San Francisco Checks, 1854-1878 (123719)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1854 EARLY Wells Fargo & Co., Bankers check. Dated Sept 28, 1854. Issued to Smart for $124.42. Folds. Some age discoloration. Sharp edges. Pr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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San Francisco Checks: Parrott & Co., and Page, Bacon2137 - San Francisco Checks: Parrott & Co., and Page, Bacon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RARE1) 1855. Page, Bacon check with printed Nicaragua Steam Ship Company. C. K Garrison Nice steam ship vignette. To self for coin. $50.00. Page, Baco
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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R. J. Kohler's Reduction and Refining Works Broadside San Francisco2138 - R. J. Kohler's Reduction and Refining Works Broadside San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Established in 1874 at Damon's Landing, on the San Leandro Creek, at an outlay of about one hundred thousand dollars. The broadside advertises t...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Pelton Water Wheel Company Billhead with Marvelous Drawing of the Pelton Wheel (126757)2139 - Pelton Water Wheel Company Billhead with Marvelous Drawing of the Pelton Wheel (126757)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extra rare! February 23, 1896. Sold to W. H. Reed of the Caroline Mine. 24 buckets for the 6' wheel. Date: 1896 Country (if not USA): S...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to L******8 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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