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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Marine One , HMX-1, Inauguration Commemorative Presentation  (125345)2400 - Marine One , HMX-1, Inauguration Commemorative Presentation (125345)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Collinson, solid brass, 24k pure gold and rhodium plate. This is a complete presentation box w/Badge, lapel pin (mini badge) and Challenge c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Marine One , HMX-1, Inauguration Commemorative Presentation  (125346)2401 - Marine One , HMX-1, Inauguration Commemorative Presentation (125346)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Collinson, solid brass, 24k pure gold and rhodium plate. This is a complete presentation box w/Badge, lapel pin (mini badge) and Challenge c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Marine One 2005 Inauguration Badge  (125358)2402 - Marine One 2005 Inauguration Badge (125358)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collinson: .125 “solid brass, 24k pure gold and rhodium plate. Presentation box and case w/gold leaf lettering. Full size badge and lapel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to c******1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Metro Police 58th Inauguration Badge set.  (125342)2403 - Metro Police 58th Inauguration Badge set. (125342)
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Made by Collinson, solid brass, pure gold plate. This is a complete presentation box w/Badge, lapel pin (mini badge) and Challenge coin, satin line
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Metro Police DC 56th Inaugural Badge  (125352)2404 - Metro Police DC 56th Inaugural Badge (125352)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collinson: .102” solid brass, pure gold plate, COA, Presentation box and case. #13838, 2009 full size badge,, lapel pin (mini badge) and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Metro Police DC 56th Inaugural Badge  (125359)2405 - Metro Police DC 56th Inaugural Badge (125359)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collinson: .102” solid brass, pure gold plate, COA, Presentation box and case. #7561, 2009 full size badge,, lapel pin (mini badge) and c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Metro Police DC 56th Inaugural Badge  (125356)2406 - Metro Police DC 56th Inaugural Badge (125356)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collinson: .102” solid brass, pure gold plate, COA, Presentation box and case. #R0679, 2009 full size badge,, lapel pin (mini badge) and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Protective Services 2009 Inaugural Badge  (125350)2407 - Protective Services 2009 Inaugural Badge (125350)
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Made by Collinson: .102” solid brass, pure gold plate. #169, Protective Services Police, Congress BLdg center, American and DC flags o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****p for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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US Mint Police 2009 Inauguration Badge  (125357)2408 - US Mint Police 2009 Inauguration Badge (125357)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collinson: .102” solid brass, pure gold plate, Full size badge, mini lapel pin and challenge coin in presentation box and case w/gold leaf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Fresno Whiskey and Beer Bottles  (116716)2409 - Fresno Whiskey and Beer Bottles (116716)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
See photo. Fresno Brewing in pint, Mattei whiskey, others. Nice group. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Fresno Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Apothecary Bottle and Advertisement Broadside - Pair Lot  (122323)2410 - Apothecary Bottle and Advertisement Broadside - Pair Lot (122323)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot features a 3-1/2 x 1 inch glass apothecary bottle with the raised text "W Loutzenheiser Apothecary Grass Valley," and a 11-1/4 x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Los Angeles Bottle Collection  (126596)2411 - Los Angeles Bottle Collection (126596)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty One different bottles (21). Bayer & Co. clear tooled top whiskey, crack; Crescent Malt Whiskey (stain) clear; Mathie Brewing, amber, crow...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to A*******d for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Soda Bottle / Amador County Soda Works .  (30512)2412 - Soda Bottle / Amador County Soda Works . (30512)
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Amador County ( cu ) / Soda Works // Base embossed : Gravitating Stopper ( au) / Made By ( ad ) / John Mathews ( au ) / Pat/ Oct 11 / 1864/ New Yo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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G.C. Thaxter Druggist Bottle  (61443)2413 - G.C. Thaxter Druggist Bottle (61443)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( All embossing , slants to the left ) : G. C. Thaxter / Druggist / Redlands, Cal. // Clear, flared lip, rectangular, tooled top. Perfect, like a bra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to j*****0 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Soda Bottle / Owen Casey / Eagle Soda Works.  (30525)2414 - Soda Bottle / Owen Casey / Eagle Soda Works. (30525)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Embossed on the front of the bottle is : Owen Casey / Eagle Soda / Works // Reverse : Sac City // Medium - Light Aqua, western soda bottle. 7 1/2&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to h********r.. for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
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Pioneer Soda Works Bottle  (29740)2415 - Pioneer Soda Works Bottle (29740)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pioneer / Soda Works // Trade ( cd) ( monogram - Shield ) Mark ( cu) . Smooth base. Pale greenish aqua. 1/2" lip chip in top, 1/2" op...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Pioneer Soda Works Bottle  (29746)2416 - Pioneer Soda Works Bottle (29746)
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Pioneer / Soda Works // Trade ( cd) ( Monogram- shield ) Mark ( cu): Brilliant blue aqua, smooth base. Perfect condition. Nice and clean , with li
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to h********r.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Soda Bottles /  Bode No. 5/ 2 Items  (89537)2417 - Soda Bottles / Bode No. 5/ 2 Items (89537)
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Item # 1 of 2: Embossed on the front of the bottles in a round slug plate are : No/ ( cu )/ BO....DE / 5 // Clear, Hutchinson style , soda bottle. 7...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Seltzer Bottle / Carson City Brewing  (106271)2418 - Seltzer Bottle / Carson City Brewing (106271)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Acid etched on the front of the bottle, in a large circle is : Carson ( cu) / Carson City/ Nev. Brewing, Co( ad ) // Clear , seltzer water bottle, s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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J. B. Mc Cullough Druggist & Apothecary Bottle  (59215)2419 - J. B. Mc Cullough Druggist & Apothecary Bottle (59215)
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J. B . Mc Cullough / Druggist & Apothecary / Reno , Nevada // Base : 1 // Clear, Nevada medicine. Rectangular, square collar lip, tooled top. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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