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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Rangers Key Man Baseball Card Collection  (109388)4220 - Rangers Key Man Baseball Card Collection (109388)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 450 baseball cards from the years of Nolan Ryan's rangers. Mostly Topps, c1975-1990. Mostly mint to near mint. Includes much duplication o...
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Expos Key Man Baseball Card Collection  (110547)4221 - Expos Key Man Baseball Card Collection (110547)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 400 baseball cards from the Expos. Mostly Topps, c1975-1990. Mostly mint to near mint. Includes much duplication of the key players, and some ca
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Angels Autographed Photos + 2 RPC's  (116092)4222 - Angels Autographed Photos + 2 RPC's (116092)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Photos (9): Frank Tanana, Jim Brewer, Vern Hoschiet, Denny Doyle, Ron Jackson, Steve Barber x 2, Rich Hand, Tom Morgan. RPCs (2): Bob Botz
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
 
 
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Baseball Card Box Sets, Fleer, DR, Score  (110241)4223 - Baseball Card Box Sets, Fleer, DR, Score (110241)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four nice box sets from 1987-1990. Includes Donruss, 1987, Fleer, 1989, and Score, 1988 and 1990. Near mint to mint condition. Date: 1987-1990 Count
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Baseball Card Packs (Assorted)  (110274)4224 - Baseball Card Packs (Assorted) (110274)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 50 packs of baseball cards with fifty to the pack. Mostly Topps and a few Donruss. About half and half with a couple Drake's thrown in. ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Card Collection Owned By Barry Bonds  (104108)4225 - Card Collection Owned By Barry Bonds (104108)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These items were found in the Barry Bonds suitcase. One 1991 Barry Bonds Score card #330. One 1991 Donruss #495 card. One 1990 Score #4 card. One 1987
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Card Collection Owned By Barry Bonds  (104106)4226 - Card Collection Owned By Barry Bonds (104106)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These items were found in the Barry Bonds suitcase. One 1987 Barry Bonds Donruss card #361. One 1988 TOPPS #450 card. One 1990 Score #4 card. All item
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Fleer Astros Baseball Cards from the 1983 season  (110394)4227 - Fleer Astros Baseball Cards from the 1983 season (110394)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of Astros baseball cards from the 1983 season. Approximately 350-400 cards in 20-30 count bags. Names like Randy Moffitt and Craig Reyno
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 240.00
 
 
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Fleer Baseball Cards from 1984  (109890)4228 - Fleer Baseball Cards from 1984 (109890)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of Fleer baseball cards from the 1984 season. Approximately 1700 cards total in 50 count grab bags. Players like: Larry Parrish, Mike Fl
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Fleer Baseball cards from 1985  (109889)4229 - Fleer Baseball cards from 1985 (109889)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of approximately 700 baseball cards from the 1985 season. These are in grab bags of 50 each. Players like: Ted Simmons, Jim Sundberg, D
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 140.00
 
 
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Fleer Blue Jays Baseball Cards from the 1984 season  (110393)4230 - Fleer Blue Jays Baseball Cards from the 1984 season (110393)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of approximately 400 baseball cards from the Blue Jays 1984 season. Packaged in 20-30 count bags. Luis Leal and Ray Lee Howell appear. N
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 320.00
 
 
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Fleer Braves Baseball Cards from the 1984 season  (110392)4231 - Fleer Braves Baseball Cards from the 1984 season (110392)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of Braves baseball cards from the 1984 season. about 400 cards Individually bagged in 20-30 cards each. Names like Dale Murphy and James
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 240.00
 
 
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Fleer Cardinals Baseball Cards from the 1984 season  (109898)4232 - Fleer Cardinals Baseball Cards from the 1984 season (109898)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of Cardinals baseball cards, approximately 200-250 cards from the 1984 season. Names like Willie McGee and Howard Bruce Sutter appear. N
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Fleer Dodgers Baseball Cards from the 1984 Season  (109896)4233 - Fleer Dodgers Baseball Cards from the 1984 Season (109896)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of Fleer baseball cards from the 1984 Dodgers baseball season. This is a count of approximately 200-250 cards. Names like Fernando Valen
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Fleer Expos Baseball Cards from the 1985 season  (110391)4234 - Fleer Expos Baseball Cards from the 1985 season (110391)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of 400-450 baseball cards for the Expos 1985 season. Names like Tim Raines and Ray Burris appear. Packaged in bags of 20-30 each. NM.
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 320.00
 
 
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Fleer Indians Baseball Cards from the 1980 Season  (109899)4235 - Fleer Indians Baseball Cards from the 1980 Season (109899)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of 200-250 baseball cards from the Indians 1980 season. Andre Thornton appears. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Proven
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Fun Foods Baseball Photo Pin Collection  (112518)4236 - Fun Foods Baseball Photo Pin Collection (112518)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of sixteen, c1984 by MLBPA: Hal McRae, Orel Hershiser, Dave Righetti, Darrell Evans, Mike Roddicker, Frank White, Jose Cruz, Tom Brunansky, Mario
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Topps & Bowman 1989 Baseball Card Boxes  (110569)4237 - Topps & Bowman 1989 Baseball Card Boxes (110569)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three original boxes: The topps are blue, containing 24 packages; the Bowman is yellow, carrying 24 packets. as new, unopened. Date: Country (if no
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Topps 1981, 1982 Baseball Card sets  (110564)4238 - Topps 1981, 1982 Baseball Card sets (110564)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two boxes of baseball cards comprised of over 700 cards per year. Near Mint to mint. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Topps 1985, 1986 Baseball Card Sets  (110556)4239 - Topps 1985, 1986 Baseball Card Sets (110556)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1986: 792 cards; 1985: 792 cards. we did not check each for completion, but the boxes are full. they appear to be in numerical order. All mint to nea
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Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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