Holiday Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Americana, & More (December 2020)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview

Auction Details

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
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Rose Parade of Pasadena memorabilia   (116869)5100 - Rose Parade of Pasadena memorabilia (116869)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a cache of Rose Parade and Bowl memorabilia from 1929 to 1956. Itineraries, official programs and several photos of the parade. Please see the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Three California Ribbons  (117154)5101 - Three California Ribbons (117154)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three event ribbons from California, including a fraternal ribbon from Ventura, an ALACSD ribbon from San Francisco and a GAR Ribbon from Pasadena. D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to t******2 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Pearson Springs Ledger Sheet  (113589)5102 - Pearson Springs Ledger Sheet (113589)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ledger sheet for the business of Pearson Springs for the year ending November 1st, 1883. Inside list bills due to numerous merchants like Wamboldt Bro
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Old Adobe Ranch Enameled Sterling Silver Spoon  (121565)5103 - Old Adobe Ranch Enameled Sterling Silver Spoon (121565)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a rare enameled bowl spoon depicting the Old Adobe of Rancho Adobe in Petaluma, Ca. In STERLING silver hallmarked M&B Joseph Mayer and B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to J*******n for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Cape Horn, C.P.R.R. Series Stereview by Houseworth  (118728)5104 - Cape Horn, C.P.R.R. Series Stereview by Houseworth (118728)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1242 from Thomas Houseworth & Co. stereoview showing the Central Pacific Railroad at Cape Horn from the valley below. Titled, "Cape Horn, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Early Placerville Documents & Ephemera  (77359)5105 - Early Placerville Documents & Ephemera (77359)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) 1864 City of Placerville receipt for payment of personal property taxes. Mrs. A.C. Irwin is paying for her house on the north side of Mai
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to y******e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
Details...Bookmark
George Swan Archive (Placerville Railroad & Toll Road Businessman)  (77377)5106 - George Swan Archive (Placerville Railroad & Toll Road Businessman) (77377)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 pieces related to George W. Swan. In our June 2018 auction, we sold a group of Lake Tahoe toll road material that included pieces from Swan.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold to j*********t for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Portola  CA. Advertising Blotter  (118344)5107 - Portola CA. Advertising Blotter (118344)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An advertising blotter for Plumas Dairy for "Rich, Clean, Grade 'A' Milk" from local modern plant in Portola, CA. This blotter inc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Rare Quartz Mountain Billheads  (123448)5108 - Rare Quartz Mountain Billheads (123448)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. All from the John Whitney General Store. Whitney's store burned to the ground in 1883 with his family barely escaping. All for John ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
Details...Bookmark
"Redlands from Smiley Heights, California" Stereoview  (118736)5109 - "Redlands from Smiley Heights, California" Stereoview (118736)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Graves, circa 1900. Long shot view of Redlands, California. View is a little light. Zoom in for condition. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Radiation and Ray Bogus Healing Tool  (121280)5110 - Radiation and Ray Bogus Healing Tool (121280)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an example of a get quick scheme, using the power of propaganda and a brightly lit up bunch of tube lighting. This is a Ray & radiation ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 175.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Sacramento Daily Union Newspaper Article  (58774)5111 - Sacramento Daily Union Newspaper Article (58774)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Newspaper Article of California Legislators, Fifteenth Session, Assembly, Theatrical and Musical Items and other articles. This newspaper is in poor c
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Large Sacramento Bee Newspaper Articles in Book  (72015)5112 - Large Sacramento Bee Newspaper Articles in Book (72015)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Book of Sacramento Bee Articles from July 1, 1932, to July 30, 1932. Has articles ranging from "Governor Roosevelt Wins Wide Lead in Thr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Sacramento & Stockton Area Ephemera  (77370)5113 - Sacramento & Stockton Area Ephemera (77370)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. 1) Stockton. 6 items: 1853 I.O.O.F. receipt; 1867 manuscript promissory note; two 1900 Stockton Savings & Loan Society checks; and tw...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Five Manuscript Rhodes & Lusk Checks/Drafts  (56066)5114 - Five Manuscript Rhodes & Lusk Checks/Drafts (56066)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five notes. 1) 1852 Sacramento. To Rhodes & Lusk. Pay bearer $55.00. David Delap. 2) 1853 Weaverville. Pay to the order of Skillman & Dosh &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 275.00
Sold to c*********p for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Downieville California, Sunday Chronicle, San Francisco  (61225)5115 - Downieville California, Sunday Chronicle, San Francisco (61225)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sunday, September 12, 1880, No. 59. This has only a couple pages. The front page has a cut out portion on lower left front page. Front page has miscel
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Birdseye View Stereoviews of San Francisco and Sacramento, California  (118733)5116 - Birdseye View Stereoviews of San Francisco and Sacramento, California (118733)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two nice stereoviews from the Popular Series, one of Sacramento and the other titled, "View S.E. from California St., San Francisco, Cal. Both ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
California Spirit of the Times and Underwriters' Journal – 3 issues  (113594)5117 - California Spirit of the Times and Underwriters' Journal – 3 issues (113594)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 issues. No. 20, 21, and 22. February 1890. "Devoted to the Best Interests of California." All 3 have a one-cent Postage Due stamp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Cutting & Company Ephemera  (124689)5118 - Cutting & Company Ephemera (124689)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 pieces from Cutting Fruit Packing Company of San Francisco, dated between 1874 & 1896. Cutting was the first maker of glass bottles o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
Details...Bookmark
James King of William Notice of Attachment  (44272)5119 - James King of William Notice of Attachment (44272)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thomas Carew (or Carey) vs. L. Mowry, to James King of William. The Constable of the first township issued the Notice of Attachment out of the Justice
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to T*****2 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
Details...Bookmark