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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Pair of Scouting Coin Displays  (88671)4320 - Pair of Scouting Coin Displays (88671)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of display racks designed for Scouting Challenge Coins produced by Northwest Territorial Mint. The design allows for round, oval, and d
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Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Alabama Power Tokens  (58179)4321 - Alabama Power Tokens (58179)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Obv.: Safety Token; Rev.: No Lost Time / 1951 / Accidents. White metal, round, holed, 25 mm. 2) Alabama Power Company; rev.: Good For /
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Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to j*****0 for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Mascot Saloon Token  (101192)4322 - Mascot Saloon Token (101192)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Mascot / Saloon / Skagway; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Wm, rd., 23 mm, NCS certified Genuine. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Indian Trader Tokens  (89240)4323 - Indian Trader Tokens (89240)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six NGC certified tokens from Bylas Trading Enterprise of Bylas, Arizona. Good For: 5c (MS 65); 10c (MS 64 PL); 25c ( MS 64 PL); 25c (MS 65 PL)
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Turner Hall Saloon Token - Miami, AZ  (84348)4324 - Turner Hall Saloon Token - Miami, AZ (84348)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
R-4, 21 mm, 9 mm crescent cut out, GF 5c in trade. Daniel Manassillian Collection. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Miami Prov
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Arizona Nickels  (122544)4325 - Arizona Nickels (122544)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cerificate of Office Feather River Short Line Rail Road, James G Cannell, Vic President issued 21st of June 1987. Arizona State Numismatic Assn &qu...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Frontier Days Tokens (19)  (108451)4326 - Frontier Days Tokens (19) (108451)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19 NGC slabbed Genuine. 1 GF 50 Bucks. 18 GF 50C. Date: 1926 Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Presott Provenance: The Fred Holabird C
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 0*******a for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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A.C.M.I. Tokens  (100558)4327 - A.C.M.I. Tokens (100558)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: Good For 10c, NGC XF 45; Good for 25c, NCS genuine. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: St. Johns Provenance: Fred Ho
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Indian Trader Tokens  (89241)4328 - Indian Trader Tokens (89241)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four tokens from the Tees-To Trading Co. Good For 50c, $1.00 and (2) $5.00. Three are certified genuine by NCS. Date: Country (if not USA):
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Indian Traders Tokens  (89239)4329 - Indian Traders Tokens (89239)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four certified tokens: three Anillo Restrikes. 1) Indian Wells Trading Post Anillo, MS 62; 2) Indian Wells Trading Post, MS 61; 3) Sunrise Trad
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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