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Holiday Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Americana, & More (December 2020)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview

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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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Frog Postcards and Ephemera ~55 pcs (126879)3660 - Frog Postcards and Ephemera ~55 pcs (126879)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hop to it and bid on this Giant Bullfrog collection of postcards and ephemera. You'll find paraphernalia from Senor Frogs, greeting cards, 5 RPC...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Gambling Ships and Gambling Postcards. (125274)3661 - Gambling Ships and Gambling Postcards. (125274)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Book of $2 coupons for Harold’s CLub. 1908 couple @ checker table holding hands (drawing). RPC of Dad Lee w/ “First D
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Gaming RPCs and Litho Postcards (63) (125736)3662 - Gaming RPCs and Litho Postcards (63) (125736)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sixty-three items, including RPCs and litho postcards, all with a gaming theme, mostly from Nevada (Reno, Carson City, Vegas), circa early 1900s throu
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Group of 40 Kewpie Doll Postcards by O'Neill (118696)3663 - Group of 40 Kewpie Doll Postcards by O'Neill (118696)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rose O'Neill created the Kewpie character in 1908 and it became a sensation. She licensed out the images for advertisments and in 1912 to a Germ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 343.75
 
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Hand-Drawn Art Postcards ~50 (125866)3664 - Hand-Drawn Art Postcards ~50 (125866)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 50 postcards with hand-drawn designs in graphite pencil, colored pencil, and watercolor. Wide range of creative and artistic skill represented.
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Home Life in Luxury Real Photo Postcard Collection (126613)3665 - Home Life in Luxury Real Photo Postcard Collection (126613)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of about 25 real photo postcards touring the inside of the beautiful and luxurious homes of the past with dates ranging from between 1911
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Immigration, Social Issues and Political Postcards (60) (125745)3666 - Immigration, Social Issues and Political Postcards (60) (125745)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sixty RPCs and litho postcards featuring subjects such as immigration, social and political issues, from many U.S. states and some from overseas, c190
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Kewpie Doll Postcards ~50 (125867)3667 - Kewpie Doll Postcards ~50 (125867)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 50 postcards with Kewpie Doll figures on them. Kewpies were drawn by Rose O'Neil. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 162.50
 
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Masonic Temple RPCs and Litho Postcards (55) (125735)3668 - Masonic Temple RPCs and Litho Postcards (55) (125735)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifty-five RPCs and litho postcards featuring Masonic temples across the U.S., c1907-1931. Includes 11 canceled with stamps, and the rest blank, of te
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 68.75
 
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Mini & Standard Humor Postcards (125701)3669 - Mini & Standard Humor Postcards (125701)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 13 mini and standard size postcards, each with a humorous bent to them. There are funny illustrations on each, as well as humorous and w
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********t.. for 25.00
 
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