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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Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom  (117014)4100 - Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom (117014)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice vintage Navajo squash blossom looks to be circa 1970’s with turquoise that appears to strongly resemble Blue Gem turquoise that was mine
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Silver Barrel Necklace Set  (117006)4101 - Silver Barrel Necklace Set (117006)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This piece is marked NW for Navajo silversmith Norman Woody. This piece has beautiful silver engraved barrels about 1” tall with silver beads
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Vintage Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom  (117007)4102 - Vintage Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom (117007)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great older Navajo turquoise squash blossom, looks to be around 1950’s to 1960’ piece,a nice patina has built up on all the silver,
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Start Price : 950.00 | Estimate : 1,900.00 - 2,400.00
 
 
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Native American Necklaces – 5 Vintage Items  (100716)4103 - Native American Necklaces – 5 Vintage Items (100716)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item # 1 of 5: Beautiful red, white and blue beaded necklace. It is the " Phoenix", rising from the ashes !! Hand sown and strung ,on 3 l...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Two Navajo Rugs  (108739)4104 - Two Navajo Rugs (108739)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small rug duo, with some authentic colors and patterns. The rugs measure 52"x 28", with the larger being 40"x 28". Overall good ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Yei Navajo Rug  (121486)4105 - Yei Navajo Rug (121486)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very colorful Yei rug, 62" x 30". Poor condition, holes, edge damage. This piece could be a Mexican copy of a Yei. Date: Country (if no...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Red Mesa Native American Rug - 5 ft x 8.5 ft - Beautiful Example!  (122244)4106 - Navajo Red Mesa Native American Rug - 5 ft x 8.5 ft - Beautiful Example! (122244)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This stunning example of a Red Mesa Navajo Rug is in near perfect condition, recently professionally cleaned and restored. From 1860-1910, especiall
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Navajo Rug, Possibly Crystal, Unusual  (121269)4107 - Navajo Rug, Possibly Crystal, Unusual (121269)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual design on this Navajo rug, 61" x 38". Very good condition. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Navajo Reservat...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Girls Plains Moccasins  (90621)4108 - Girls Plains Moccasins (90621)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Smoked buckskin Plains moccasins with yellow, blue, red, pink and green beads. Small size. Some heel beads missing on right. Please see the extensive
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Alaskan Mukluks  (37409)4109 - Alaskan Mukluks (37409)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seal skin mukluks with fur and leather soles and straps. Decorative ties. Well worn soles. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Alaska City: Pro
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Estimate : 120.00 - 280.00
Sold to o********r.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Seal Skin Mukluks  (90637)4110 - Seal Skin Mukluks (90637)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pacific Northwest origin. Pink and green beads, seal fur trim and bottoms. 5.25" Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Small Moccasins  (90634)4111 - Small Moccasins (90634)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Childrens moccasins, smoked buckskin with round bead pattern. 5.5". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: ATTENTION ...
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Obsidian & Rawhide Knife  (124418)4112 - Obsidian & Rawhide Knife (124418)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful red/brown obsidian blade bound by rawhide to the bone handle. Seven inches long, the obsidian blade is three inches. Date: Country (if n
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Historical Native American Projectile  (117354)4113 - Historical Native American Projectile (117354)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Historical Native American projectile, from St. Charles County, Missouri, consistent with the archaic period, 8000-1000 b.c. The point is clean, and m
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Dart Point from Ohio  (117348)4114 - Dart Point from Ohio (117348)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large dart point from Ohio, c4000 BC on. Beautiful specimen measure 3 inches wide by 4 inches long. Date: 4000 BC- on Country (if not USA): State:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****9 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Indian Grinding Rock  (122249)4115 - Indian Grinding Rock (122249)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unknown history of this traditional mortar/pestal type rock pair. Shows years of use. Obviously authentic. Very flat bottom of base rock appears to
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********s.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Whitney Model 1841 Pattern Percussion Musket  (121170)4116 - Whitney Model 1841 Pattern Percussion Musket (121170)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an Eli Whitney (Jr.) model 1841 "Mississippi" pattern musket, .58 cal. The barrel is 33 in. long and marked "V over P" o...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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First Year Navy Arms 1851 Navy Revolver  (120898)4117 - First Year Navy Arms 1851 Navy Revolver (120898)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Navy Arms 1851 Navy Colt made by Uberti. The revolver is a blackpowder cap & ball model in 36 caliber and its brass back strap and tr...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Joslyn model 1855 percussion Carbine in .54 caliber  (121171)4118 - Joslyn model 1855 percussion Carbine in .54 caliber (121171)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the model 1855 Joslyn carbine known as the "monkey tail" carbine. The condition of this gun is fair with the ring on the receiver ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,500.00 + 375.00BP) = 1,875.00
 
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Burnside .54 cal. Civil War Carbine  (121163)4119 - Burnside .54 cal. Civil War Carbine (121163)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a .54 caliber Burnside Carbine 5th model S/N 33027. This rifle is marked " Burnside Rifle Co. Providence, R.I." barley visible on...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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