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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Wells Fargo & Co. Annual Statement of Precious Metals, 1877  (126736)2140 - Wells Fargo & Co. Annual Statement of Precious Metals, 1877 (126736)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In 40 years, we have never seen this before! This four page annual report dated December 31, 1877 (San Francisco) shows the gold and silver produced i
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Shasta Gold Deposits at the San Francisco Mint  (113629)2141 - Shasta Gold Deposits at the San Francisco Mint (113629)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Includes two sets of documents that represent deposits of Shasta gold dust at the San Francisco Mint. Two Memorandum of Gold Bullion, 1874 a
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Photograph Panel of H.A. Stewart's Mining Claim  (122326)2142 - Photograph Panel of H.A. Stewart's Mining Claim (122326)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very rare panel of antique mining photos of H.A. Stewart's mining claim in Lucas Cañon with original writing describing the process and g...
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Greenhorn Mine/ Shasta County, California/ Composite level Map/ Showing Geology/ Feb. 18 1929/ D.A. 2143 - Greenhorn Mine/ Shasta County, California/ Composite level Map/ Showing Geology/ Feb. 18 1929/ D.A.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of six from Greenhorn Mountain Copper Mine: 1) Map of the Greenhorn Mountain Copper Mine Shasta County California. Compiled by E.H. Scott 517 Cr
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Ruby Drift Gravel Mine - Sierra County, California - Report December!, 1879 - by Henry C. Perkins  (2144 - Ruby Drift Gravel Mine - Sierra County, California - Report December!, 1879 - by Henry C. Perkins (
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Ruby is one of the most famous of the tertiary mines in Sierra County. 24pp. Rear civer detached, but present. Inserted descriptive leaflet, &qu...
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Smartsville Flume, Yuba County  - a Houseworth Stereoview  (123694)2145 - Smartsville Flume, Yuba County - a Houseworth Stereoview (123694)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The water flume would have been to provide water for elevated gravels. Smartsville is near Timbuctoo and just south of the Yuba River. During the Cali
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Mains & Shippy Stereoview - Scenes in California - Blue Gravel Mine at Sucker Flat   (123699)2146 - Mains & Shippy Stereoview - Scenes in California - Blue Gravel Mine at Sucker Flat (123699)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1871. Yuba County. This stereoview shows the Blue Lead (lowest, richest of the 7 gravel units as defined by Whitney. It was taken after a major robber
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Hutching's Magazine 1857 -The Discovery of Gold at Sutter's Mill - EXTRA RARE  (123576)2147 - Hutching's Magazine 1857 -The Discovery of Gold at Sutter's Mill - EXTRA RARE (123576)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Hutchings & Rosenfield, Volume 2, Number 5 of Hutchings' California Magazine for November 1857. p. 193-240. Woodcut illustrations. 9½...
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Lawrence & Houseworth Stereoview of Hydraulic Mining near Timbuctoo, Yuba County  (123706)2148 - Lawrence & Houseworth Stereoview of Hydraulic Mining near Timbuctoo, Yuba County (123706)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CHOICE stereoview with sharp corners and striking contrast. Title "Hydraulic Mining - The Tailings."3c green Washington IR stamp adhered o...
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Thomas Houseworth Stereoview - Hydraulic Mining #795– Hydraulic Mining - Behind the Pipes, Timbuctoo2149 - Thomas Houseworth Stereoview - Hydraulic Mining #795– Hydraulic Mining - Behind the Pipes, Timbuctoo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three monitors (nozzles) are spraying a think gravel unit. This would be similar to the gravel cliffs you pass at Dutch Flat on I-80 sixty miles east
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Timbuctoo Hydraulic Mining Activity Stereoviews (123704)2150 - Timbuctoo Hydraulic Mining Activity Stereoviews (123704)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Lawerence & Hoseworth. Established 1855. Lawrence & Houseworth & Co. #798 California series - Timbuctoo Diggings, Yuba County –...
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"A Frenchman at the Trinity River Mines in 1849", Private Press, RARE  (126869)2151 - "A Frenchman at the Trinity River Mines in 1849", Private Press, RARE (126869)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Andre. Number 186 of 300 copies. Original gray wrap. "...becoming disillusioned by his experiences in that rugged location, the Frenchman ca...
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"Historical Notes of the Early Washington, Nevada County, California Mining District2152 - "Historical Notes of the Early Washington, Nevada County, California Mining District
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exceptionally Rare! By Robert J. Grace & Grace J. Slyter. Original 1963 edition. 163 pages with one map. First note is form 1849. "A compan...
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Weaverville 1879 Contract Payment Note to Dr. Henry DeGroot and an 1854 Indenture for Mining Claim  2153 - Weaverville 1879 Contract Payment Note to Dr. Henry DeGroot and an 1854 Indenture for Mining Claim
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Contract payment note to Dr. Henry DeGroot - Datelined Weaverville Dec. 5, 1879 for the sum of $2000 in the event of a sale of the Brown’s
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Mirror Lake, Yosemite Valley Stereoviews  (123703)2154 - Mirror Lake, Yosemite Valley Stereoviews (123703)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One stereoview by Thomas Houseworth, One J. J. Reilly, one C. L. Pond and two John F. Soule. All choice! Date: Country (if not USA): State: Cal
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"History of Yuba County, California" with Illustrations  (126852)2155 - "History of Yuba County, California" with Illustrations (126852)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
159 pages. Thompson & West. Great history reference. Cover is coming detached. Pages are well worn. But if you don't have this edition, it w...
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"Hydraulic Mining Debris in the Sierra Nevada Mountains"  (123683)2156 - "Hydraulic Mining Debris in the Sierra Nevada Mountains" (123683)
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By Grove Karl Gilbert. Fold out maps, photographs, and diagrams throughout. This book has pencil notes in margins throughout from previous wonder. No
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Long Toms used in Hydraulic Mining Stereoviews (123700)2157 - Long Toms used in Hydraulic Mining Stereoviews (123700)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice! 1) Lawrence & Houseworth. Yellow. c1864. Shows a multi-hundred feet long tom in a deep channel which was cut into gravel. There is a bri...
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California Gold Rush Camps and Mines - Five Volumes  (126932)2158 - California Gold Rush Camps and Mines - Five Volumes (126932)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) California Gold Camps by Guude. THE BIBLE for research on mining camps in California. 2) California Gold Rush Camps. 1998. Book Club of California.
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Gold Rush Commemorative Ceramic Transferware Plates - Rare - Lot of 2  (122322)2159 - Gold Rush Commemorative Ceramic Transferware Plates - Rare - Lot of 2 (122322)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These two unique ceramic plates commemorate the California Gold Rush. Item one of two is an off-white 3 inch miniature plate featuring a dark brown tr
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