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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Principles of Modern Riding for Gentlem... Military Systems..., 1825 by John Allenen  (114333)5480 - Principles of Modern Riding for Gentlem... Military Systems..., 1825 by John Allenen (114333)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Principles of Modern Riding for Gentlemen; in which the late improvements of the Manege and Military Systems are applied to practice... by John Allen,
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American History Publications (3)  (63372)5481 - American History Publications (3) (63372)
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2 hardcovers-The Mapping of America by Tooley, Our Continent by National Geography. American History Illustrated October 1980. Date: Country (if n
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Antique Italian Gold and Silver by Carducci  (89838)5482 - Antique Italian Gold and Silver by Carducci (89838)
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Hardcover. Loaded with b/w and color plates of antiquities. 86pp with index. Mackie Collection Date: 1969 Country (if not USA): State: City: P
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Book of Life & Character of Samuel Sullivan Cox  (63414)5483 - Book of Life & Character of Samuel Sullivan Cox (63414)
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Hardback book of Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Samuel Sullivan Cox, April 19, 1890, a representative from New York, pp.264. Slight f
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Classic Literature, Miscellaneous Books (8)  (76641)5484 - Classic Literature, Miscellaneous Books (8) (76641)
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This interesting lot includes: The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain; The Grafters by Francis Lynde; Three Lights from a Match by Leonard Nason; Pal
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Encyclopedia Britannica  (105457)5485 - Encyclopedia Britannica (105457)
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Lot of 19 Encyclopedia Britanica includes Micropedia & Macropedia, includes both indexes. 20 Books in all. Dedicated by permission to Jimmy Cart...
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English Literature Classics, Irving, Dickens, Scott, Holland  (109453)5486 - English Literature Classics, Irving, Dickens, Scott, Holland (109453)
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Here is a treasury of classic English literature including David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens, missing the publisher information at the front of th
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Inquiry into the Structure and Animal Economy of the Horse, by Richard Lawrence, 1801  (114298)5487 - Inquiry into the Structure and Animal Economy of the Horse, by Richard Lawrence, 1801 (114298)
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Inquiry into the Structure and Animal Economy of the Horse, comprehending the diseases to which his limbs and feet are subject, with proper directions
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Library of Oratory, 11 Volume  (61276)5488 - Library of Oratory, 11 Volume (61276)
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Nice books for library, "Critical Studies of the World's Great Orators by Eminent Essayists" Chauncey M. Depew LLD, U.S. Senator from...
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Literary and Historical Miscellanies by Bancroft  (100013)5489 - Literary and Historical Miscellanies by Bancroft (100013)
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Rare hardcover Literary and Historical Miscellanies by Bancroft. Culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know i
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North American Booklets and Calendars, 25 promo. booklets  (50319)5490 - North American Booklets and Calendars, 25 promo. booklets (50319)
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Late 20th century color promo booklets from the Yukon Canada, Tonopah, NV, Carson City, NV, Lake Tahoe, DeLamar Silver Mine, Empire Mine, Ca , Bogainv
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Personality Hardcovers (4)  (87105)5491 - Personality Hardcovers (4) (87105)
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Anatomy of a Scandal by Irving, The Naked Ape by Morris, The Soul of the Ape by Ardey, The Sheepskin Psychosis by Keats Date: Country (if not USA):
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Selection of Cases on Agency, by Eugene Wambaugh, LLD  (114149)5492 - Selection of Cases on Agency, by Eugene Wambaugh, LLD (114149)
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Wambaugh, E. (1926). A Selection of Cases on Agency (2nd ed.). Cambridge: Harvard University Press. Autographed and dated by the author on the title p
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The World in Hemispheric Projection Map  (63110)5493 - The World in Hemispheric Projection Map (63110)
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Interesting map showing resources or various regions such as Gold in the Mother load, wine in Spain, cigars in Cuba. Colored 9.25" x 12"...
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Encyclopedia of American Biography (5 Volumes)  (64246)5494 - Encyclopedia of American Biography (5 Volumes) (64246)
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American Biography a New Cyclopedia, illustrated, approx. pp.360 each volume. Condition issues noted. Spine covers missing, & staining, wear on ...
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Collectibles Reference Books Library  (118987)5495 - Collectibles Reference Books Library (118987)
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Lot of 16 reference books on collectibles. Includes: "The Story of Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plates," Pat Owen, 1961,Owen Enterprises, In...
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Men's Black Leather Car Coat  (76233)5496 - Men's Black Leather Car Coat (76233)
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"Uno Momento by Learst" men's car coat, size 2X. Button down front, pouch pockets in front, 1 pouch pocket inside right side. 31.5&quo...
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Suede Jacket for Men  (76230)5497 - Suede Jacket for Men (76230)
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Beautiful dark brown suede men's jacket by 188 West, size small, (outer shell is 100% leather, the lining is 100% Nylon) detachable collar of so...
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Vintage Cedar Trunk with Inlaid Wood Patterns  (110741)5498 - Vintage Cedar Trunk with Inlaid Wood Patterns (110741)
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Vintage cedar trunk, c 1930ish, with inlaid wood patterns all over. 19" tall, 47" long, 18" deep. E.R. Co. Forest Park Line, Forest ...
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Advertising Poster, Framed, Acme Brewing  (110697)5499 - Advertising Poster, Framed, Acme Brewing (110697)
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about 22 x 28", framed. label on lower part of frame missing. otherwise excellent. Date: c1940 Country (if not USA): State: City: Prov...
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