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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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Modesto CA. Street Scenes & RPC's (126501)3280 - Modesto CA. Street Scenes & RPC's (126501)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of 60 RPC's and postcards showing images of Modesto, California. There are birds eye views and Main Street views as well as The...
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Modesto California Buildings & Landmarks (126503)3281 - Modesto California Buildings & Landmarks (126503)
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A nice array of 80 of RPC's and other postcards showing images of the Central California town of Modesto. Cards include The Modesto Creamery, Mc...
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Mt. Lassen, CA RPC's and Photos (102346)3282 - Mt. Lassen, CA RPC's and Photos (102346)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Mt. Lassen RPC's including massive snow bank. 8 b/w Lake Almanor area photos Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Mt. La...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
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Mount Shasta Views Postcard Collection (126584)3283 - Mount Shasta Views Postcard Collection (126584)
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This lot of about 50 postcards show beautiful Mount Shasta in the form of about 25 real photograph postcards and about 25 vintage and antique postcard
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Postcards of Mt. Tam north of San Francisco Bay (125628)3284 - Postcards of Mt. Tam north of San Francisco Bay (125628)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of about 150 postcards of Mt. Tam in northern California. Many of the photos show San Francisco in the background, the beautiful
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
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Bird's Eye Views of Nevada City Real Photo Postcards (122528)3285 - Bird's Eye Views of Nevada City Real Photo Postcards (122528)
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A collection of about 11 antique real photo postcards giving the viewer a fantastic bird's eye view of Nevada City, California. Postcard sizes v...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
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Nevada City Real Photo Street Scene Photographs (122530)3286 - Nevada City Real Photo Street Scene Photographs (122530)
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A historical collection of about thirty-five real photo postcards of Nevada City, California's streets and landmarks. Popular locations in this ...
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Nevada City and Grass Valley Parade Real Photo Postcards (122531)3287 - Nevada City and Grass Valley Parade Real Photo Postcards (122531)
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This historical collection of about fifteen real photo postcards document the parades of the 1900s in Grass Valley and Nevada City, California. Postca
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Outdoors in Nevada City - Collection of Postcards (122532)3288 - Outdoors in Nevada City - Collection of Postcards (122532)
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A unique collection of about thirty postcards touring the outdoors of Nevada City, California. This collection includes vintage, real photo postcards
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Ocean Park Calif. Post Cards (125538)3289 - Ocean Park Calif. Post Cards (125538)
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Lot of 22. Color and B/W (two RPC)post cards of amusement parks in ocean Park, Ling Beach and Santa Monica Pier., aerial, street and distant view
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Kern County Oil Field RPC's Plus (125706)3290 - Kern County Oil Field RPC's Plus (125706)
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50 RPC's and more. These are from the oil rich area of Kern County. Included are beautiful shot of derricks, pumps and gushers. There's also...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
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Palo Alto Buildings Postcard Collection (122535)3291 - Palo Alto Buildings Postcard Collection (122535)
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A collection of about 100 vintage and antique postcards of buildings in Palo Alto, California. This collection features a large amount of real photo p
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Palo Alto Outdoors Vintage Postcard Collection (122534)3292 - Palo Alto Outdoors Vintage Postcard Collection (122534)
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A selection of about 100 vintage postcards of outdoor shots in Palo Alto, California from between 1945-1965. Postcard sizes vary. Date: Country (if
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
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Palo Alto Street Scene Postcard Collection (122536)3293 - Palo Alto Street Scene Postcard Collection (122536)
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A collection of about forty vintage and real photo postcards of street scenes in Palo Alto, California. Popular locations in this collection include U
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Stanford University Before and After Earthquake Pioneer Cards (15) (125746)3294 - Stanford University Before and After Earthquake Pioneer Cards (15) (125746)
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Fifteen postcards, mostly pioneer era, of Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., before and after the earthquake, April 18, 1906. Postcards are mos
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Stanford University RPC & Postcard Collection (126463)3295 - Stanford University RPC & Postcard Collection (126463)
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Around 200 postcards and RPC's featuring the campus of Lealand Stanford Jr. University. Founded in 1891, Stanford, or "The Farm" as it...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
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Stanford University Post Card Collection (125604)3296 - Stanford University Post Card Collection (125604)
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This is a collection of over 400 post cards of Stanford University in California. Many are RPCs dating as early as 1906. Please photos for details. So
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to t******2 for 375.00
 
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Rare Postcard From Panama, California (126502)3297 - Rare Postcard From Panama, California (126502)
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Rare postcard from the Kern County community of Panama. It had a post office from 1875 to 1876 but, no more. Please see photos for more detail and con
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to k****f for 18.75
 
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Quincy Historical Postcard Collection (126589)3298 - Quincy Historical Postcard Collection (126589)
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This collection of about 23 postcards of Quincy, California are dived between about 12 real photo postcards and about 11 vintage and antique cards. Th
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Postcards of Redding, California (125625)3299 - Postcards of Redding, California (125625)
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This is a collection of postcards depicting life in Redding, California; some as early as 1910. Over 100 cards, about twenty white border RPCs. A real
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t******2 for 100.00
 
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