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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Britain & British Isles Token & Coin Library  (118985)4400 - Britain & British Isles Token & Coin Library (118985)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 38 reference books about Britain and British Isles tokens and coins. Lot includes: A list from the personal collection of Jerry F. Schimmel,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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KYT Store Cards  (120209)4401 - KYT Store Cards (120209)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Different reverse for S. Hiring , Die Maker. One St. Mary’s Birmingham ( F+M 1).and one St. Paul’s Birmingham (F+M 15).
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Estimate : 30.00 - 70.00
Sold to n*******e for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Matthews Whist Tokens  (120206)4402 - Matthews Whist Tokens (120206)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Obverse “Matthews on the Game of Whist” female. Reverse : Game play rule. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Military Tokens  (125481)4403 - Military Tokens (125481)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 1. Paper, #6th Div Aviation Officer’s Club, #348 GF 5,10,25 cents 2. 63 D RR504/NCO/Assn/Star//GF/5c/IM. RND,Brass. 3. Cla
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to M******m for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Saloon Nickels and Plastic Tokens  (123062)4404 - Saloon Nickels and Plastic Tokens (123062)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Alfredo's Saloon, Lone Star Brewing, Buckhorn Saloon, Broad Street Saloon, Joe Cain Saloon, Club Cal Neva Saloon. Dups. Date: Coun...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
 
 
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Token Collector's Historical Lot with 1st Survey for Kappan's Cal Token Reference  (116894)4405 - Token Collector's Historical Lot with 1st Survey for Kappan's Cal Token Reference (116894)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Invaluable Reference Information for Token Collectors. Group of Newspaper Articles, many published in Coin World in the 70s and Numismatic News in the
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Prisoner and Penitentiaries Tokens and Medals (3)  (119509)4406 - Prisoner and Penitentiaries Tokens and Medals (3) (119509)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Prisoner of War Monies and Medals by Arlie R. Slabaugh. 2) War Prisoner Money and Medals By Guido Kisch. Reprinted from the Numismatist.
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Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Western Europe Token Reference Book Library  (118948)4407 - Western Europe Token Reference Book Library (118948)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Library of 22 Western Europe token books, publications, copies of works, catalogs, and unique original compilations. Included are: "Islenzkar M...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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New Mexico Medal Die  (80707)4408 - New Mexico Medal Die (80707)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Inn of the Mountain Gods;" Mescalero. NM. medal die. NWT Mint Historical Die Collection. Date: Country (if not USA): State: New Mex...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Four Texas Token Dies  (80037)4409 - Four Texas Token Dies (80037)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Texas Power and Light Company; "Service First-Safety Always;" design of TPL logo. King Antonio LVI. 1978 Wilbur Littleton Jr. design of m...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*******l for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Carlyon Beach Token Die  (78170)4410 - Carlyon Beach Token Die (78170)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 token die self identified from Carlyon Beach, WA. 21mm: Carlyon Beach. Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Token Die Collection Date: c. 1903-19
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
 
 
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Dayton, WA token Dies (3)  (78159)4411 - Dayton, WA token Dies (3) (78159)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 token dies self identified from Dayton, WA. 16mm: 2 different PS Burdett. 19mm: Macs Smoke Shop. Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Token Die Col
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to c**c for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Donald, WA Token Dies (3)  (78161)4412 - Donald, WA Token Dies (3) (78161)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 token dies self identified from Donald, WA. 16mm: AC McDonald. 24mm: AC McDonald, Jack Farella. Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Token Die Coll
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to M******m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Kennewick, WA Token Dies (2)  (78131)4413 - Kennewick, WA Token Dies (2) (78131)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 token dies self identified from Kennewick, WA. 2 21mm: Kennwick, WA. Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Token Die Collection Date: c. 1903-1950
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Morton, WA Token Dies (4)  (85056)4414 - Morton, WA Token Dies (4) (85056)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 token dies self identified from Morton, WA. 21mm: Al's Place, David Brown. 24mm: David Brown, A Burleson. Northwest Territorial Mint Historica...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to c**c for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Port Townsend, WA Token Dies (3)  (85022)4415 - Port Townsend, WA Token Dies (3) (85022)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 token dies self identified from Port Townsend, WA. 21mm: Delmonico. 24mm: Hubba-Hubba. 30mm: hubba_Hubba. Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to M*******l for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Stevenson, WA Token Dies (2)  (85004)4416 - Stevenson, WA Token Dies (2) (85004)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 token dies self identified from Stevenson, WA. 21mm: C Lundy. 24mm: C Lundy. Northwest Territorial Historical Die Collection. Date: c. 1903-1950 C
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Wilcox, WA Token Die  (85009)4417 - Wilcox, WA Token Die (85009)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 token die self identified from Wilcox, WA. 24mm: WF LRB CO. Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Token Die Collection. Date: c. 1903-1950 Country
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
 
 
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Winona, WA Token Die  (85013)4418 - Winona, WA Token Die (85013)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 token die self identified from Winona, WA. 21mm: Jewell Cox. Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection Date: c. 1903-1950 Country (if
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
 
 
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Kings and the Kingly Dies (10)  (100128)4419 - Kings and the Kingly Dies (10) (100128)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of 37mm token dies with kingly images, whether explicitly labeled or by appearance: Grela's 25th Birthday, 1972, with an im...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to M*******l for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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