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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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Utah Mine Photos (106008)2280 - Utah Mine Photos (106008)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 30 photos of mining scenes & blacksmith shop. Interesting photos from the late 1800's, showing the inside of mines (very precariously...
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Utah Mine NO TRESPASSING Signs (108243)2281 - Utah Mine NO TRESPASSING Signs (108243)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two large NO TRESPASSING signs from Utah mines. See photo for details. One has black lettering on white paint and artfully pierced by numerous bullet
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Germania Iron Mining Company Ledger (124690)2282 - Germania Iron Mining Company Ledger (124690)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 500 pages of business and corporate correspondence from the Germania Iron Mining Company in a hard bound volume. Some water staining, cursive ha
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Mineral Resources of the States and Territories West of the Rocky Mountains" by Raymond (12283 - Mineral Resources of the States and Territories West of the Rocky Mountains" by Raymond (1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A must have for historians and mining collectors pre-1870. 256 pages full of statistics and graphs! Corners bent. Overall excellent! Date: 1869 Cou
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Rossiter Raymond Mining References, 1872, 1873, 1877 publishing dates (126855)2284 - Rossiter Raymond Mining References, 1872, 1873, 1877 publishing dates (126855)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Statistics of Mines Mining the States and Territories west of the rocky Mountains" these are key refence books for anyone researching min...
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Sold to V********e for 218.75
 
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Report of the Director of the Mint, Precious Metals, U.S. (122263)2285 - Report of the Director of the Mint, Precious Metals, U.S. (122263)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Annual Production of the Precious Metals of the United States, 1883 Report of the Director of the Mint. Part 1: Production of States & Territo...
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Production of Gold and Silver in the United States: 3 Volumes (126866)2286 - Production of Gold and Silver in the United States: 3 Volumes (126866)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Volumes for the years 1886, 1888, 1889. By Kimball. A Report of the Director of the Mint. State by state and country by country production. Statistics
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Production of Gold and Silver in the United States by Preston, 18952287 - Production of Gold and Silver in the United States by Preston, 1895
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not only talks about gold and silver production in the United states, but in the world. Statistics of each state by county. Nice section on mining in
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Roasting of Gold and Silver Ores by Kustel - Rare (126857)2288 - Roasting of Gold and Silver Ores by Kustel - Rare (126857)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Gold and Silver occur natively here and there but much more commonly they occur with Sulfides and Tellurides. In order to separate the Gold an...
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Gold Dredging in the United States 1918 Publication (120933)2289 - Gold Dredging in the United States 1918 Publication (120933)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, Bulletin 127, "Gold Dredging in the United States". Covers early history, gold dredging distr...
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Marvels of the New West Book By William M. Thayer (118294)2290 - Marvels of the New West Book By William M. Thayer (118294)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Vivid Portrayal of Stupendous Marvels in the Vast Wonderland West of the Mississippi River. Six books in one volume. Comprising Marvels of Nature, M
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Mining Districts of the Western United States by Hill, 1912 (126859)2291 - Mining Districts of the Western United States by Hill, 1912 (126859)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 plates - fold out maps. Over 30 pages. Lists mining districts in each state by county. Another valuable resource for the collector or historic! Da
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Sold to 8***1 for 54.90
 
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Gold Ingot Postcards (123755)2292 - Gold Ingot Postcards (123755)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All color. 1) One and one half tons of gold from Alaska. Stacked as high as a man. 2) Weighing gold bricks, Homestake Mine, Led, South Dakota. 3) Top
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"History of the Celebrated Tajo Mine, Rosario, Sinaloa, Mexico (123760)2293 - "History of the Celebrated Tajo Mine, Rosario, Sinaloa, Mexico (123760)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Mexican mine report. No photos or graphs - just history! The Tajo mine dates back to 1655. It was a major Mexican producer at one time. History
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Golden Crust Antique Bread Box (122481)2294 - Golden Crust Antique Bread Box (122481)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large bread box with reinforced steel edges. Probably from the Golden Crust Bread Company from Bakersfield, California. Measures: 23" x 11&q...
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Six Pieces of Unique California Art and Private Printing Booklets (123500)2295 - Six Pieces of Unique California Art and Private Printing Booklets (123500)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1-3) Three pieces around William A. Beckett. The most interesting is plate art showing Beckett in the wilderness. Also a group photograph and an 1880
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W. C. Ralston's Residence Stereoview, Belmont – San Mateo County, Cal. (123690)2296 - W. C. Ralston's Residence Stereoview, Belmont – San Mateo County, Cal. (123690)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Watkins Stereoview – Pacific Coast #2101. Ralston was President of the Bank of California and who controlled most of the Nevada mining operat
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Bodie & Hawthorne Telephone & Telegraph Co. Stock Signed by JS Cain (126244)2297 - Bodie & Hawthorne Telephone & Telegraph Co. Stock Signed by JS Cain (126244)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare signature. Inc. Aug. 6th, 1892. No. 108, issued for 50 shares to Harvey Boone on Dec. 28th, 1903 in Bodie. Signed by JS Cain as president and DV
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Lot Withdrawn2298 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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Bodie and Hawthorne Telephone and Telegraph Company Stock (123552)2299 - Bodie and Hawthorne Telephone and Telegraph Company Stock (123552)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 61 to RL, McCarty. Signed by RL McCarty and president Leggett. Printed by Crocker. Cancelled in Red Ink. Ornate border around it. The certifica
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Sold to 8********l.. for 75.00
 
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