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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Western Brown Suede Chaps  (108754)5340 - Western Brown Suede Chaps (108754)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown with metal conchos. H. H. Heizer of Denver Colorado Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: ATTENTION CHRISTMAS SHOPPE
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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"Bert" Belt Buckle  (105667)5341 - "Bert" Belt Buckle (105667)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White metal buckle with Bert engraved on banner. 2.75x3.75", small surface scratches Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenan...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 25.00
 
 
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Women's Code West boots size 8M  (121549)5342 - Women's Code West boots size 8M (121549)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of women's Code West cow-girl boots. In a beautiful red with fringe on the side size 8M. They look to have been worn for a few mi...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Western Chaps - Vintage  (108752)5343 - Western Chaps - Vintage (108752)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three pairs, one for child. Well worn. Gray suede and two brown suede with fringe. Tagged by retail seller "FA Menga Old Shotguns with spagh...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Western Range Zippered Shotgun  Chaps with Fringe  (108753)5344 - Western Range Zippered Shotgun Chaps with Fringe (108753)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Western Range Outfitting in Cheyenne, WY. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: ATTENTION CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS! If you
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Western goods  (110480)5345 - Western goods (110480)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of western artifacts. They include a cattle horn plaque, a fetlock and hoof decanter, an iron six guns door pull,and a cattle hoof pin c
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to u********y.. for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Wooden and Metal-Trimmed Stirrups (10)  (109798)5346 - Wooden and Metal-Trimmed Stirrups (10) (109798)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten wooden stirrups, three without metal covers and seven with. Yes, that makes one odd pair in the lot. These are all used but in serviceable conditi
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to K*****1 for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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Blue Willow Doll Dishes and Other Small Items  (116193)5347 - Blue Willow Doll Dishes and Other Small Items (116193)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Blue Willow china pattern originated in 18th century England as an interpretation, not an actual copy, of Chinese decorative designs. It has been
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Doll Plates, Spoons & Things / " A Little Girl's Dreams / 43 Items.  (109724)5348 - Doll Plates, Spoons & Things / " A Little Girl's Dreams / 43 Items. (109724)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great collection, of little girls things. Lots#1- #6: Matching teapot, milk pitcher and 2 cups and saucers. Items# 7 - 9 : Cream n brown mini cup, an
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Doll "Raven Wing" Contemporary  (106231)5349 - Doll "Raven Wing" Contemporary (106231)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Contemporary doll. Approx. 5" x 24" tall. It is numbered is A 2237. From the Ashton-Drake Galleries by Artist Sandra Bilotto. She is the ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Cowgirl and Little Red Riding-hood by Pauline  (118021)5350 - Cowgirl and Little Red Riding-hood by Pauline (118021)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are two dolls in this lot by Pauline: the Cowgirl with here moccasins at 22 in. and Little Red Riding Hood at 16 in. Both are new in the box. B
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Dolls collection   (115209)5351 - Dolls collection (115209)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of dolls c. 1980's: (1) Mary had a Little Lamb by Knowles NIB; (2) Postman by Goebel Himmel NIB; (3) Fanouche and her frien...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Kimberlee Heirloom Doll by The Doll Maker  (110406)5352 - Kimberlee Heirloom Doll by The Doll Maker (110406)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the "Kimbearlee" doll made by The Doll Maker to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the teddy bear. She stands 23 in. tall. As ne...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****0 for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Tara doll and Peaches and Cream doll  (110408)5358 - Tara doll and Peaches and Cream doll (110408)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of two dolls; one is TARA by Elizabeth Gray ( 12 in.)and the other is "Peaches and Cream" by the Ashton-Drake Collection (a...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to j*****0 for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Raggedy Ann Dolls and Sarah-young Pioneer Doll by Elspeth  (110411)5359 - Raggedy Ann Dolls and Sarah-young Pioneer Doll by Elspeth (110411)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of dolls with three Raggedy Ann dolls, a Nun, and a Sarah young pioneer doll designed by Elspeth for Hobby House. There are 16 d
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Knowles Doll Collection  (118020)5353 - Knowles Doll Collection (118020)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of six dolls; three Yolanda's Picture Perfect Dolls and two International Dolls all made by Knowles. There is a Chen doll; ...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Stuffed Plush Animals, Assorted   (119623)5361 - Stuffed Plush Animals, Assorted (119623)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brands include Ty (Unicorn), Ranger Rex's (Beaver), Taco Bell (Talking dog), Teletubby, animals are in good shape save for some minor wear ...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 45.00
 
 
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"Love and Prayers" doll from Lee Middleton Original Dolls  (110412)5354 - "Love and Prayers" doll from Lee Middleton Original Dolls (110412)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a "Love and Prayers" doll from Lee Middleton Originals at 18 in. tall designed by Reva Schick. She comes complete with a christeni...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Natasha the Little Russian Girl doll designed by Kathy Berry Hippensteel  (110501)5355 - Natasha the Little Russian Girl doll designed by Kathy Berry Hippensteel (110501)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a little doll called Natasha "the little Russian girl" designed by Kathy Berry Hippensteel and distributed by Ashton-Drake and Kno...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Lucille Ball doll collection  (118028)5356 - Lucille Ball doll collection (118028)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is Lucy along with Ricky Ricardo, Ethel Mertz, and Fred Mertz as well. There is a Lucy doll made by Effenbee that stands 16 in tall, 1985. Five d
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 9***6 for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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