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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Vintage Charles Naughton Movie Storyboard Mounts  (101765)5080 - Vintage Charles Naughton Movie Storyboard Mounts (101765)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
26 mounted storyboard photos for a Pilgrim type movie. Most photos 7.25x9.25"."Charles John "Charlie" Naughton (21 April 1886, i...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Goodbye Mr. Chips Movie Poster  (89951)5081 - Goodbye Mr. Chips Movie Poster (89951)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a one sheet for the 1969 remake of the Robert Donat classic starring Peter O'Toole and Petula Clark. The piece measures 41"x 27&quo...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Star Wars Large Glossy Photograph Prints and Poster 1977 (Lot of 7)  (110373)5082 - Star Wars Large Glossy Photograph Prints and Poster 1977 (Lot of 7) (110373)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Original Star Wars Trilogy! 6 Large 12" X 17" Glossy Photo Reproductions of Cast in original movie scenes, on heavy photo paper:...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Movie Memorabilia "Round Midnight" Standee and "The Harder They Fall" Poster  (110387)5083 - Movie Memorabilia "Round Midnight" Standee and "The Harder They Fall" Poster (110387)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) An Original Vintage Movie Standee that measures 24" x 51" by Artist Steven Chorney. 'Round Midnight, the 1986 Bertrand Tavernier ...
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Scaramouche Movie Mounted Photos (12)  (101767)5084 - Scaramouche Movie Mounted Photos (12) (101767)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 mounted Scaramouche storyboard photos.Inscribed 1923. Photos 7.5x9.5". "Scaramouche (1923) is a silent costume adventure based on the n...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Madame Dubarry Storyboard Movie Photos  (101768)5085 - Madame Dubarry Storyboard Movie Photos (101768)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 mounted photos, photos 7.25x9.25". Date: 1936 Country (if not USA): State: California City: Hollywood Provenance: ATTENTION CHRISTM...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Panorama Photos of California Howard Hot Springs and Mission  (117175)5086 - Panorama Photos of California Howard Hot Springs and Mission (117175)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two panoramas include Howard Hot Springs Resort, which operated in Lake County, California, from the early 1900's to 1974 (now Avalon Springs), ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to T*****2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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"Mt. Tallac From Across Beautiful Lake Tahoe" Stereoview  (118730)5087 - "Mt. Tallac From Across Beautiful Lake Tahoe" Stereoview (118730)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice stereoview by H.C. White shows a man on the shore of Lake Tahoe with the faint Mt. Tallac across the lake. Circa 1900. View closup for more. Da
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Advertising Sign, LA Herald Examiner  (120907)5088 - Advertising Sign, LA Herald Examiner (120907)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 1966 card stock advertising piece issued by the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner to sell their California Almanac. Sign measures 14"x 21&q...
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Broadside for Meeting of Americans for Irish Independence  (113617)5089 - Broadside for Meeting of Americans for Irish Independence (113617)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic broadside for meeting held on March 21st, 1920 at Trinity Auditorium in Los Angeles (confirmed with CDNC). Speakers include: Charles T. Spra
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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The Tocsin 1894 Newspaper  (63114)5090 - The Tocsin 1894 Newspaper (63114)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare newspaper discussing Los Angeles politics. Note paper condition issues. On Mat Board (not adhered) with plastic covers. If mats are shipped then
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Western Doll & Toy Company Seal Press  (121130)5091 - Western Doll & Toy Company Seal Press (121130)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A stamp seal used by The Western Doll & Toy Manufacturing Company in Los Angeles. The seal is dated May 2, 1918 and is still in very nice condit...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to d********u for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Empire Foundry and Machine Works / Williamson & Cory Billhead, Marysville, California  (123761)5092 - Empire Foundry and Machine Works / Williamson & Cory Billhead, Marysville, California (123761)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
W&C manufactured Machinery and castings. To Mr. A. Lind. Reverse has ads for other Marysville businesses: Coony & Lewis groceries, Aubery &a...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********p for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Napa Checks Issued to Prominent Citizens (Grigsby, Cogswell, Haas)  (113630)5093 - Napa Checks Issued to Prominent Citizens (Grigsby, Cogswell, Haas) (113630)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Three Bank of Napa checks issued in Napa City, Cal., 1877. Issued to Pope & Talbot (lumber); JL Cogswell; and DL Haas. All with one...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Napa City Revenue Imprinted Checks – Rare! (2)  (113588)5094 - Napa City Revenue Imprinted Checks – Rare! (2) (113588)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Both are The Bank of Napa. Dateline Napa City, Cal., March 1876. Signed by WC Watson cashier. Issued to JA Jackson & Co. (not JP Jacks...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Napa Revenue Checks – Rare! (3)  (113538)5095 - Napa Revenue Checks – Rare! (3) (113538)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. All are Bank of Napa, with Napa City, Cal. datelines. Issued in 1876. All with RN-F imprinted revenue. Red print. To be paid in Gold. Signed
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Roma Wines Advertising Booklet Plus Trade Card from Hotel Calistoga  (118321)5096 - Roma Wines Advertising Booklet Plus Trade Card from Hotel Calistoga (118321)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Roma Wines was incorporated in 1932 after previously operating as the Weston Winery. The company was sold in 1942 to Schenley Distilleries for $6.4 mi
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Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to e*****2 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Grand Ball Ticket Bragg's Hall Nord  (119092)5097 - Grand Ball Ticket Bragg's Hall Nord (119092)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, possibly unique paper ticket: Grand Ball / At / Bragg's Hall, Nord / Friday, January 27th / Admit One Couple. Torn. 3 x 2 inches. Ex.: Ro...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Original Hospital Corps 1St Sergeant Appointment Certificate  (110389)5098 - Original Hospital Corps 1St Sergeant Appointment Certificate (110389)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Commanding Officer of the First Congressional Cadet Corps Certificate appointing Wendell Phillips Portor as 1st Sergeant. Signed by five officers
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Ophir Wine & Liquor Billhead  (113427)5099 - Ophir Wine & Liquor Billhead (113427)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Billhead for F. Multner, Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Wines, Liquors, Tobacco, Medicines, etc. Dateline Ophir, Dec. 10, 1879. Billed to John Knoff
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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