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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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California Quicksilver Books (3) (126854)2160 - California Quicksilver Books (3) (126854)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) California Journal of Mines and Geology, Volume 50, Number 1. Includes an article by Carlson & Clark "Mineral resources of Amador County...
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California Quicksilver Books (3) (126853)2161 - California Quicksilver Books (3) (126853)
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1) Quicksilver Resources of California, Bulletin 78. California Mining Bureau. 1913. Includes fold out maps and illustrations. 77 illustrations and 42
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California State Mining Bureau Bulletin No. 9 - 1896 Mine Drainage, Pumps, Etc. (116278)2162 - California State Mining Bureau Bulletin No. 9 - 1896 Mine Drainage, Pumps, Etc. (116278)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Mine Drainage, Pumps, Etc." by Hans C. Behr, Mechanical Engineer, California State Mining Bureau, Bulletin No. 9, San Francisco, August ...
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"Diary of Nelson Kingsley, A California Argonaut of 1849" by Teggart, published in 1914 (126858)2163 - "Diary of Nelson Kingsley, A California Argonaut of 1849" by Teggart, published in 1914 (126858)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The journal covers the period of 1849 to 1851 and shows the troubles and experiences of a 'Forty-niner.' Soft cover, Excellent condition. D...
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Southern California Mining Volumes - J. Ross Browne, Mines of Julian, Mines of the High Desert2164 - Southern California Mining Volumes - J. Ross Browne, Mines of Julian, Mines of the High Desert
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Mines of Julian by Ellsburg. san Diego area. 2) Along the rails from Lancaster to Mohave. Lancaster at the Mohave Desert. 3) Mines of the High Dese
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Gold Dredging in California, 1905, Extra Rare! (126847)2165 - Gold Dredging in California, 1905, Extra Rare! (126847)
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By state mineralogist Lewis E. Aubrey. 70 illustrations. 120 pages. Four delicate maps and graph foldouts in front and back. Excellent condition. Dat
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Gold Rush Freight/Passenger ship scheduling. (125497)2166 - Gold Rush Freight/Passenger ship scheduling. (125497)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Letter from the Calif. Packet Office regarding the prompt sailing of ships from Boston to San Francisco for freight /passengers and logisti
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Houseworth Stereoview of a Classic Multi-Stage Long Tom (123692)2167 - Houseworth Stereoview of a Classic Multi-Stage Long Tom (123692)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The long tom is a small sluice that uses less water than a regular sluice. It consists of a sloping trough 12 feet long, 15 to 20 inches wide at the u
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Lawrence & Houseworth Stereoview - Washing Down the Banks (123702)2168 - Lawrence & Houseworth Stereoview - Washing Down the Banks (123702)
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This view shows hydraulic mining c1864. Three monitors, one hidden, are washing the banks to loosed the gravel. Shows a hand riveted pipe in the foreg
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Placer Mining Photographs and postcard (123756)2169 - Placer Mining Photographs and postcard (123756)
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1) Small hydraulic cut. Two miners observe the monitor. Looks like foothill belt. Gravel n Schist of slate. Photograph is 4 x5". 2) Large bould...
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Coal and Petroleum Mining Volumes: (2) (126930)2170 - Coal and Petroleum Mining Volumes: (2) (126930)
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1) 1892 Report of the State Mineralogist. Coal mines listed in index and by county. Other mines included. 612 pages. One fold out map in excellent co
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Placer Mining Volumes (2) (126867)2171 - Placer Mining Volumes (2) (126867)
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1) Mines and Mineral Resources of Sierra County. 1920. 144 pages with index. By mining district. Mines in alphabetical order. Three fold outs. 2) The
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Placer Mining: Three Volumes (126868)2172 - Placer Mining: Three Volumes (126868)
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1) Placer Mining for Gold In California. Division of Mines, Bulletin 135. by Averill. 1949. Mines Listed alphabetically by county. 357 pages. Last few
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Rare View of Wagon Above Working Gravel Operation (123705)2173 - Rare View of Wagon Above Working Gravel Operation (123705)
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Lawrence & Houseworth. # 970 in Placer Mining Series. Title "Placer Mining, Panning Out." Notice the trees have been stripped in the ...
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Real Photo Postcard and Letter - Antique California Mining Ephemera (122518)2174 - Real Photo Postcard and Letter - Antique California Mining Ephemera (122518)
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Lot of 2. 1) A real photo postcard from the isolated Mammoth Mine in Kennett, California, dated and postmarked August 18 and 19, 1909. Dimensions are
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Sketch of General Riley’s Route Through the Mining Districts July and August 18492175 - Sketch of General Riley’s Route Through the Mining Districts July and August 1849
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IMPORTANT EARLY MAP OF THE GOLD REGION IN CALIFORNIA, PUBLISHED SHORTLY AFTER DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN CALIFORNIA. Striking map of the gold region, showin
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Mining Equipment Ephemera (126726)2176 - Mining Equipment Ephemera (126726)
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Lot of four. 1) Great Western Rock Breaker. Great drawing of the inner workings. 1890's. Three varieties, # 1 2-4 tons an hour, # 2 4-8 and # 3 ...
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Boston & Colorado Smelting Co. Silver Ore Samples Receipt (123629)2177 - Boston & Colorado Smelting Co. Silver Ore Samples Receipt (123629)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Alma was home to much silver in the late 1800's. Alma is the highest incorporated town in America at 10,578 feet. This receipt is for four ore s...
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"Geology of the Aspen Mining District, Colorado" 1898 (126840)2178 - "Geology of the Aspen Mining District, Colorado" 1898 (126840)
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from Monographs of the United States Geological Survey, Volume XXXI. By Edward Spurr. S. F. Emmons, geologist in charge. 54 illustrations. Atlas is no
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Taylor & Brunton Sampling Works Assay, Rare Aspen mining piece (123615)2179 - Taylor & Brunton Sampling Works Assay, Rare Aspen mining piece (123615)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This piece has two important things going for it. 1) First it is from Aspen, Colorado. In 1879 the first prospectors arrived in what would soon become
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