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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Sierra Nevada History Library  (113115)5160 - Sierra Nevada History Library (113115)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Included: The Mule Men, Jackson, 2004, sc; Eagle Lake, Purdy, 2003, 1st ed. hc with dj; Sierra Nevada Interlude, Glenn, 1975, 1st ed. hc wi
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to p********n for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Three Early Hand Written Receipts  (56062)5161 - Three Early Hand Written Receipts (56062)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) April 17, 1851 receipt issued to Henry Teschachaer during the liquidation of Simmins Hutchins & Company. Signed by a clerk named Walls. 2) 18...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to j*********t for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Three Saloon Advertising Pieces: Cover, Business Card, Postcard  (77559)5162 - Three Saloon Advertising Pieces: Cover, Business Card, Postcard (77559)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Business card for Italian-Californian Wine Co., Wine & Liquor Merchants, 627 Vallejo Street, San Francisco. 2.75 x 4.5" 2) Cor...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Two Vintage Broadsides  (77334)5163 - Two Vintage Broadsides (77334)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Auction! Every Friday. Park Auction Yard, Mrs. Gilbert. 1/4 mile North of Roeding Park on 99 Highway. (This would place this in Fresno). No date. 8
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Western Calendar Art  (84434)5164 - Western Calendar Art (84434)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 calendars, 1 from Russell Gates Mercantile Co. Calhan Colorado; 1 from Thomas P. Smith, Clothier, Coalinga, Cal. 1919. Date: 1922 Country (if not
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Tabor Block & Tabor Grand Opera House, Denver Stereoviews  (118725)5165 - Tabor Block & Tabor Grand Opera House, Denver Stereoviews (118725)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two nice stereoviews of Denver, Colorado. View closeups for condition. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Denver Provenance:
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Underground Coal Mining Stereoview at Starkville, Colorado  (118724)5166 - Underground Coal Mining Stereoview at Starkville, Colorado (118724)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice view shows miners underground, wearing their helmets with their mining candles lit. H.C. White, photographer, 1905. In very good condition. View
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6****A for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Colorado Stereoviews Including Georgetown Birdseye View (4)  (118729)5167 - Colorado Stereoviews Including Georgetown Birdseye View (4) (118729)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four nice Colorado stereoviews including the Georgetown view, "Our Trip to the Mines, Ouray, Col. U.S.A.", "In the heart of Box Canyo...
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Colorado Whiskey Billhead  (90297)5168 - Colorado Whiskey Billhead (90297)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare whiskey billhead from Denver, CO. Torn, poor condition. No date. Sold as is. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Provenanc
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Highway Pass on the Broadmoor-Cheyenne Mountain Highway  (117082)5169 - Highway Pass on the Broadmoor-Cheyenne Mountain Highway (117082)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a rail pass on the Broadmoor-Cheyenne Mountain HIghway dated 1950-1951. Please see the photo for details. Date: Country (if not USA): Sta
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***6 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Andrew Kingsbury, CT Treasurer Signed Doc  (89975)5170 - Andrew Kingsbury, CT Treasurer Signed Doc (89975)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1795 debenture document to Zebulon Peck signed by Andrew Kingsbury, CT State Treasurer. 4.25x7.75" Date: 1795 Country (if not USA): State: ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*********t for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Huge Cypress Swamp Color Panorama  (106383)5171 - Huge Cypress Swamp Color Panorama (106383)
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Color laminated panorama of Cypress Swamp, Delray Beach, FL. Shot by Peter Lorber in February 1995 by a rotational camera, 35mm roundshot. Impressivel
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Illustrated Catalogue for Southern Saw Works, Atlanta  (60059)5172 - Illustrated Catalogue for Southern Saw Works, Atlanta (60059)
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Catalogue for Works at East Point on Central and A. & W. P. R. R. Manufacturers of Solid and Inserted Tooth Circular Saws. Dealers in Mill Suppl...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Magazine Print of Civil War Battle  (120891)5173 - Magazine Print of Civil War Battle (120891)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rendition of The Capture of Lost Mountain Georgia by General Hooker on June 15, 1864. What appears to be torn from a magazine measures 17"x 1...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Misc. Cherokee Ephemera, Books, VHS Tapes  (55113)5174 - Misc. Cherokee Ephemera, Books, VHS Tapes (55113)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardback and paperback books, VHS tapes is telling about the Cherokee Nation, The Story of New Echota. Book of Etowah Papers by Moorehead; Sam Houston
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*********t for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Signed Dahlonega Prints (4)  (56142)5175 - Signed Dahlonega Prints (4) (56142)
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4 color prints, all are signed by artists. Gold Digger Road-Auraria-1834, #171/300 by John Kollack, 13 x 19". "The Glory Hole"-Consol...
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Estimate : 90.00 - 125.00
Sold to j*****0 for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Dahlonega, GA Prints (4)  (76522)5176 - Dahlonega, GA Prints (4) (76522)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Glory Hole, Consolidated Gold Mine 1904 by John Kollod, #'s 661, 662 and 663/1000.13" x 18.75". Print of snow covered Dahlonega st...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****0 for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Dohlonega Framed Prints  (4)  (56133)5177 - Dohlonega Framed Prints (4) (56133)
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Rectangular street view signed by Winslow Crannel, 13" X 25.5". Rectangular color Doors of Dohlonega-January 2000 with 3 levels of color d...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****0 for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Photos of Republican Idaho Politician  (91062)5178 - Photos of Republican Idaho Politician (91062)
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Photo of James Henry Brady, an Idaho Republican who served as the state's 8th governor from 1909 to 1911. He was a US Senator for nearly five ...
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Victorian Art Print  (85160)5179 - Victorian Art Print (85160)
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Roy and Co. Importers and Designers of Fine Millinery // Masonic Temple, 874 Madison St, Chicago. Small calendar missing. Poor condition, sold as is.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t*********5 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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