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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Cal Gold Dredging Stock Certs  (118843)4460 - Cal Gold Dredging Stock Certs (118843)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 19 mining stock certs including Natomas, Yuba Goldfields Inc and many more. Some are canceled, some unused and some have revenue stamps. A
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Hydraulic and Dredge Mining Certificates (6 count)  (61758)4461 - Hydraulic and Dredge Mining Certificates (6 count) (61758)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California Dredging and Mining # 53 i/u Hedge 1874 1000 shares, nice gold ink on green, has paper clip rust and creases. Hammon Consolidated Fields #2
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Le Nouveau Monde Stock  (106500)4462 - Le Nouveau Monde Stock (106500)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 shares for 25 Francs. California Gold Rush stock. Creases and lower left toning. Date: 1869? Country (if not USA): State: California City: Pr
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to w******o for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Cresson Consolidated Gold Mining and Milling Certificates (100 count)  (61739)4463 - Cresson Consolidated Gold Mining and Milling Certificates (100 count) (61739)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 100 Cresson Consolidated Gold Mining and Milling Certificates, i/c approx 1927-1942. Some cancelled stocks are with revenue stamps. Date: C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Denver Rock Drill Manufacturing Company Stocks and Bonds  (105875)4464 - Denver Rock Drill Manufacturing Company Stocks and Bonds (105875)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All three are Denver Rock Drill Manufacturing Company. All are different. 1) Bond. Denver, Number 139. Cancelled. 2) Brown Stock. Number 84 issued to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to k***1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Brookland Mining Stocks (5), Leadville  (101761)4465 - Brookland Mining Stocks (5), Leadville (101761)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 i/c in 1882. Claim map on back. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Leadville Provenance: Fred Holabird Collection AT
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Two "Mascot" Mining Company Stock Certificates  (107293)4466 - Two "Mascot" Mining Company Stock Certificates (107293)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two different Mascot mining companies; one in Colorado and one in Arizona. 1) The Mascot Company. No. 429, issued for 1,000 shares to Walter Sm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Alturas Senate Mining Company Stock  (108167)4467 - Alturas Senate Mining Company Stock (108167)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #8 John Barron 100 shares 187. Signed by President Edwards. "The mines of Alturas Senator Mining Company are situated at Galena, Blaine Cou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d********8 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Couer d'Alene Mining Stocks (4)  (108169)4468 - Couer d'Alene Mining Stocks (4) (108169)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 I/U. Washington-Idaho Mines 1930, Tamarack and Chesapeak MC 1912, Shamrock Silver MC 1935, Burnt Cabin MC 1927-fair condition Date: Country (if n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Kellogg, ID Mining Stocks (5)  (108170)4469 - Kellogg, ID Mining Stocks (5) (108170)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 I/U. Bobby Anderson Group MC 1938, Signal MC 1948, Idaho American MC 1926, Guelph MC 1912, Caledonia MC 1909. Date: Country (if not USA): State
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 110.00
Sold to d********8 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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The Lucky Jew Lead & Zinc Company Stock, Kansas, 1919  (118721)4470 - The Lucky Jew Lead & Zinc Company Stock, Kansas, 1919 (118721)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#382, issued for 60 shares and signed by W.C. Bowman as president. Eagle vignette. Inc. in Missouri. The company's mine was located at Westvill...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6****A for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Kentucky Oil & Distributing Corp. Stocks (15)  (107982)4471 - Kentucky Oil & Distributing Corp. Stocks (15) (107982)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 stocks issued in 1950. All to either Jack Jaulus or Paul Jaulus. Printed signatures of the company president SW Bardill and the secretary. N
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Lubec Silver Mining Company of Maine Stock & Bond  (113574)4472 - Lubec Silver Mining Company of Maine Stock & Bond (113574)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Stock No. 346 issued for 220 shares to JD Brewster in 1878 in New York City. Signed by president Oliver Barnes and secretary Chas. Ware.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Gilmore Gold, Silver and Lead MC Stock: Duluth, Minnesota  (105822)4473 - Gilmore Gold, Silver and Lead MC Stock: Duluth, Minnesota (105822)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lake Superior Region. # 92 for 100 shares to Robert Krozer. Signed by Lanyon and president Lanyon. Stag vignette. 1919 dateline. Heavy stock paper. NO
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Basin, MT Mining Stocks (5)  (109512)4474 - Basin, MT Mining Stocks (5) (109512)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 I/U. Royal Basin MC 1914, Basin Montana Tunnel Co 1928 and 1934, Basin Gold and Copper MC 1899, Basin Cataract MC 1929-poor condition Date: Count
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 75.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Four Butte Mining Stocks with 'Montana' in Title  (105825)4475 - Four Butte Mining Stocks with 'Montana' in Title (105825)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Calumet & Montana. 1906. Calumet, Michigan. Excellent condition with no tips, tears, folds or pin holes.2) Calumet & Montana Consolidated...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Radersburg, MT Gold Certificate of Incorporation  (108174)4476 - Radersburg, MT Gold Certificate of Incorporation (108174)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large certificate of incorporation for Golden Cross Mining and Reduction Date: 1905 Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Radersburg Proven
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Cataract Copper Mining Company Stock  (109535)4477 - Cataract Copper Mining Company Stock (109535)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #102 Charles Norton 500 shares, signed by President Hays. Claim map on reverse. Copper, gold and silver mine. Date: 1902 Country (if not USA):
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Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to k***1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Barnes King Dev Co Stocks with Lee Mantle Signatures (2)  (109540)4478 - Barnes King Dev Co Stocks with Lee Mantle Signatures (2) (109540)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #6823 and 6827 issue to Montana Senator Lee Mantel 1917 with Mantle signatures on reverses. Includes Mantle biographical info sheets. Date: 1917
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Goldfield Con Mines Stock with Wingfield Sigs  (90318)4479 - Goldfield Con Mines Stock with Wingfield Sigs (90318)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown and green, I/C, Geo Wingfield signatures.Both certs have pinholes and heavy creases Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Goldf
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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