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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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Holiday Postcards by Artist Ellen Clapsaddle (126688)3500 - Holiday Postcards by Artist Ellen Clapsaddle (126688)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 90 postcards designed by artist Ellen Clapsaddle, for year-round holidays: Valentine's Day (20); St Patrick's Day (7); Easter (8); Me...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for 406.25
 
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Leap Year 1908 Post Cards ~ 86 (126824)3501 - Leap Year 1908 Post Cards ~ 86 (126824)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seems that Leap Year of 1908 popularized a claim that eligible bachelors were fair game for single women looking to get hitched. These humorous cartoo
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 125.00
 
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Memorial & Decoration Day Postcards (125456)3502 - Memorial & Decoration Day Postcards (125456)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of 30 postcards. Decoration Day was proclaimed in 1868 to commemorate the Civil War dead. After WW1 (The Great War), the day was
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 137.50
 
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New Years Day Vintage Celebratory Post Cards (127052)3503 - New Years Day Vintage Celebratory Post Cards (127052)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 300 vintage cards celebrating the New Years. Publishers include Winsch (the most famous post card artist), Tuck, German publishers of embossed c
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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New Year's and Holiday Postcards, Many Printed in Germany (150) (118548)3504 - New Year's and Holiday Postcards, Many Printed in Germany (150) (118548)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very colorful group of New Year's and holiday postcards. 150 in all. Many nice ones printed in English but produced in Germany. A great dealer ...
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St. Patrick's Day Postcards ~35 (125868)3505 - St. Patrick's Day Postcards ~35 (125868)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here are about 35 postcard themed for St Patrick's Day. Full of green and gold, harps, shamrocks, and leprechauns. Some have embossed relief. Bu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 37.50
 
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St. Patrick's Day Vintage Post Card Collection (127053)3506 - St. Patrick's Day Vintage Post Card Collection (127053)
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About 500 vintage post cards, c 1902-1915. Most are the usual green and Irish themes. Few with artists signatures. Date: Country (if not USA): S
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m*****9 for 406.25
 
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Samuel L. Schmucker Ladies of Valentine's Day Winsch Back Type Art Nouveau Postcard Collection (1263507 - Samuel L. Schmucker Ladies of Valentine's Day Winsch Back Type Art Nouveau Postcard Collection (126
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of six art nouveau style postcards in the Winsch back type style with St. Valentine's Day illustrations featuring young women done ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 281.25
 
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Samuel L. Schmucker Winsch Back Type Art Nouveau Valentine Postcard Collection (126607)3508 - Samuel L. Schmucker Winsch Back Type Art Nouveau Valentine Postcard Collection (126607)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of three art nouveau style postcards in the Winsch back type style with St. Valentine's Day illustrations done by Samuel L. Schmuck...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********f for 62.50
 
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Samuel L. Schmucker Winsch Back Type Art Nouveau Valentine Variety Postcard Collection (126609)3509 - Samuel L. Schmucker Winsch Back Type Art Nouveau Valentine Variety Postcard Collection (126609)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of eight Winsch back type postcards, all with art nouveau St. Valentine's Day illustrations done by Samuel L. Schmucker with four h...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 281.25
 
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Valentine Winsch Back Type Miscellaneous Art Nouveau Postcards (126617)3510 - Valentine Winsch Back Type Miscellaneous Art Nouveau Postcards (126617)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of about 13 art nouveau Valentine's Day postcards in the Winsch back type style. Multiple artists including Samuel L. Schmucker (18...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 281.25
 
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Winsch Back Type Unsigned Art Nouveau Misc. Valentine Postcard Collection (126615)3511 - Winsch Back Type Unsigned Art Nouveau Misc. Valentine Postcard Collection (126615)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of six art nouveau style postcards in the Winsch back type style with St. Valentine's Day illustrations likely done by Samuel L. Sc...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 100.00
 
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Patriotic Themed Postcards (125455)3512 - Patriotic Themed Postcards (125455)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of 60 July 4, Grand Army of the Republic and other patriotic themed postcards. These are very colorful and portray themes like
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 187.50
 
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Patriotic U.S. Flag RPCs and Litho Postcards (100) (125723)3513 - Patriotic U.S. Flag RPCs and Litho Postcards (100) (125723)
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One hundred RPCs and Litho patriotic postcards featuring the American flag, from various U.S. states, c1900-1945. States include North Dakota, Utah, C
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U.S. Flags RPCs and Litho Postcards (50) (127331)3514 - U.S. Flags RPCs and Litho Postcards (50) (127331)
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Fifty RPCs and litho postcards featuring U.S. flags, c1907-1943. Several are canceled with stamps, the rest blank or with some writing. A few are from
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for 81.25
 
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U.S. Patriotic Postcard Collection (126572)3515 - U.S. Patriotic Postcard Collection (126572)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Show off your patriotism with this collection of about 140 U.S. patriotic themed postcards featuring flags, fireworks, parades, and other celebrations
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*****9 for 137.50
 
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Political Miscellaneous Ephemera RPCs Senate Cards (51) (127330)3516 - Political Miscellaneous Ephemera RPCs Senate Cards (51) (127330)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A wide variety of RPCs and political ephemera, including two senate cards from the 1950s, from the U.S., c1903-1960. Most are RPCs, many canceled with
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****9 for 50.00
 
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Political Postcard Collection (125961)3517 - Political Postcard Collection (125961)
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A collection of 60 postcards relating to various political scenes and personalities. Cards include George Moscone, Eisenhower, Buchanan, and various
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 112.50
 
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Grand Army of the Republic Postcards (35) (127304)3518 - Grand Army of the Republic Postcards (35) (127304)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Some spectacular G.A.R. badges are on this group of 35 colorful litho postcards, mostly from the U.S., some foreign, c1907-1917. Includes two blank RP
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 106.25
 
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Political with Uncle Sam Litho Postcards (60) (127302)3519 - Political with Uncle Sam Litho Postcards (60) (127302)
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Sixty litho political postcards featuring many cartoon renditions of Uncle Sam, c1907-1918. Several are canceled with stamps, including one with a Duk
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to V********B for 312.50
 
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