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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Trojan Powder Boxes (4)  (122155)4620 - Trojan Powder Boxes (4) (122155)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Trojan powder boxes, one tongue-in-groove wooden box and 3 cardboard boxes. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to A*****0 for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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Explosives Collectibles  (108026)4621 - Explosives Collectibles (108026)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice varied group of explosive collectibles. a) Trojan explosives cardboard box; b)gold medal gelatin wood box end; c)Danger explosives tin sign; d)dy
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Mine Rescue Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (4)  (108028)4622 - Mine Rescue Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (4) (108028)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four semi-modern one hour self contained oxygen generating breathing apparatus for escape only. Made by Dragerwerk, Lubeck, Germany. MSHA approved. U
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Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to u********y.. for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Miners Lights & Respirators  / 7 Items.  (109587)4623 - Miners Lights & Respirators / 7 Items. (109587)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Items #1-#3 of 7: ( 3) Different colored ( red, yellow & Black ) underground " Wheat" miners lamps. They have about a 50" inch c...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Assay Lab sift and Split equipment  (120086)4624 - Assay Lab sift and Split equipment (120086)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
box of sieve parts. Tyler. 3 bottom trays, 2 sieves, three diff mgrs., plus small size jones splitter. also, a second small splitter, and DFC cupel tr
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Inspection Satge for Powders  (120091)4625 - Inspection Satge for Powders (120091)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
unusual wood scientific instrument. no label. Thought to be for inspection of powdered samples. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Prov
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Miners Picks  (120106)4626 - Miners Picks (120106)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
three miner’s picks. Probably all c 1900-1920. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: ATTENTION CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS
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Foamite Fire Extinguisher, Martin Ware Wash Tub, bonus items  (108006)4627 - Foamite Fire Extinguisher, Martin Ware Wash Tub, bonus items (108006)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This beautiful piece of fire-fighting history is an original Foamite Fire Extinguisher, Model CA, approx. 24-inches tall and 7-inches in diameter. All
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Precision Lab Scale  (120089)4628 - Precision Lab Scale (120089)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Precision Lab scale. Scientific Instrument Co, SLC, lighted. 19 x 22 x 12. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: ATTENTION
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Estimate : 200.00 - 450.00
Sold to p****s for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Alaska Klondike Gold Rush Ephemera  (60184)4629 - Alaska Klondike Gold Rush Ephemera (60184)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Best is unmounted bird's-eye view photograph of Dawson, Yukon Territory. "Looking Down from Midnight Dome." By Larrs &...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Four Views of Mining in Alaska  (59069)4630 - Four Views of Mining in Alaska (59069)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) 5 x 7" black and white photograph of two miners and their dog standing in front of their snow-buried cabin. Album paper stuck to b...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 170.00
 
 
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Cold Bay Exploration Company Oil Royalty Certificate  (83618)4631 - Cold Bay Exploration Company Oil Royalty Certificate (83618)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Cold Bay Exploration Oil Royalty Certificates. 1) Certificate No. B19, signed January 21, 1927, by Howard M. Rice. 2) Certificate A30, signed by
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Crowned King Mining Company Payroll & Other Documents  (59123)4632 - Crowned King Mining Company Payroll & Other Documents (59123)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 documents for this gold mine located in the Bradshaw Mountains in Yavapai County, Arizona. The Crown King Mine was discovered in 1875 and was
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Phelps Dodge Safety Books (3 count)  (61806)4633 - Phelps Dodge Safety Books (3 count) (61806)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3- 6" x 4.5" softcover Phelps Dodge safety books. 1939-green cover Safety Rules. 1943 gold cover General Rules and Instructions. 1950-yell...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*******h for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Secretary of Interior Report on Coal Fields in Arizona  (102307)4634 - Secretary of Interior Report on Coal Fields in Arizona (102307)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Official letters to the Secretary of the Interior. Includes one from the Office of Indian Affairs about the character of the coal in the White Mountai
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Sold to j*******h for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Evergreen Mines Annual Report; Blue Ribbon Mining Prospectus  (100078)4635 - Evergreen Mines Annual Report; Blue Ribbon Mining Prospectus (100078)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Evergreen Mines 1925 action notice and annual report with cover toning. Blue Ribbon Mining undated prospectus with fold out claim map in Cartersville,
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Grass Valley Region Geologic Maps  (106453)4636 - Grass Valley Region Geologic Maps (106453)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three published geologic maps and one proprietary geologic map (1938) from the old Newmont files from the Grass Valley Office. The 1938 map was made t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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Ione City, California Dry Goods Billhead, 1872  (118714)4637 - Ione City, California Dry Goods Billhead, 1872 (118714)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice billhead from Isaacs & Newman, Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, hats. The customer bought boots, pants, barley, a bucket an...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Enterprise Mining and Milling Company  (59460)4638 - Enterprise Mining and Milling Company (59460)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four legal sized documents showing shipments, ores on hand, value of equipment, assay results from January 1, 1883 to January of 1884. Melrose good re
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Estimate : 100.00 - 70.00
Sold to 2*****s for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Pictorial of Parks' Bar & North Fork, American River  (72004)4639 - Pictorial of Parks' Bar & North Fork, American River (72004)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting large scale Placer mining along the American River of California. Gleason's Pictorial of gold dredging with miners in 1854. 11"...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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