November Wonders: Western Americana Auction (November 2021)

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Welcome to our November Wonders Auction, the second in our end-of-the-year auction trilogy!

We know every collector will find something special for their collection in this sale, and even a good Christmas present or two...

This sale features more than 3,100 lots across 5 days in over two dozen different collecting categories including: Art, Mining, Numismatics, Railroad, Militaria, General Americana, Jewelry, Books, Stocks & Bonds, and much more!

**HIGHLIGHTS**

--The Bill McKivor Nevada Token Collection Part I. Bill's Nevada token collection is full of so many rarities that we have split it over several sales. This round features an ultra-rare Comstock token from Gold Hill, as well as Beowawe, Chafey, Farrell, Bowers, Genoa, Incline, and more.

--Pancho Villa Collection. A rare second chance to bid on a Photo Diary of Pancho Villa by W.H. Horne (& Others). A massive and important collection of 184 real photo postcards (RPCs) and six original 5 x7 prints, most of which are directly attributable to Walter H. Horne, who made a good living for himself making photographic postcards in the American Southwest during the time of the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century.

--George Armstrong Custer Civil War Holster and Dispatch Case. The belt, brass buckle, holster, and dispatch case from Civil War Captain George Armstrong Custer, originally from the Frost Collection.

--Stunning Jewelry. Featuring a leopard gold & diamond necklace; a gold-in-quartz pendant; shadow box and diamond cocktail rings; and much more.

--Native Americana. Beautiful jewelry, pottery, artifacts, and ephemera.

--Ken Prag Collection. Rarities from the Prag Collection of stocks, ephemera, and postcards, including autographs of Thomas Edison, J. Paul Getty, John D. Rockefeller, JP Morgan. Other stock categories include: Wells Fargo and American Express, banking, brewing, Hollywood, Yellowstone, mining, railroad, & more.

--Mining. Collectibles including gold nuggets and ore specimens, artifacts, ephemera, and mining stock certificates from California, Colorado, Montana, and Nevada.

--Art. Museum-quality Western art pieces by Makk, Rosa, and Hanson, as well as a large group of Chilmark Western pewter sculptures. Plus African art and carvings, and many other paintings and prints.

--General Americana Bonanza. Including an original prostitute's license from Tombstone; rare bottles and brewing ephemera; Montana saloon archives from the MacKenzie Collection; rare badges; cowboy collectibles incl. saddles & rare photographs; books incl. a large Eastern US directory section; and much more.

Be sure to use the Search Function to find items across the 5 days in your collecting categories!

And Keep the Collections Coming!
Please keep us in mind for selling your collection, and contact me directly at fredholabird@gmail.com.

Happy bidding!

--Fred Holabird & Team--

Auction Schedule

DAY 1 - Thursday, Nov 18, Lots 1000-1601
Art 1000-1269
Firearms-Weapons 1270-1292
Foreign 1293-1338
Political 1339-1352
Military 1353-1402
Tools 1403-1422
Native Americana 1423-1477
Sports 1478-1535
Transportation 1536-1601

DAY 2 - Friday, Nov 19, Lots 2000-2657
Stocks & Bonds 2000-2657
All Categories including Mining,
Railroad, and various industries

DAY 3 - Saturday, Nov 20 , Lots 3000-3609
Minerals 3000-3018
Mining 3019-3034
Numismatics 3195-3258
Tokens 3259-3412
Philatelic & Postal History 3413-3609

DAY 4 - Sunday, Nov 21, Lots 4000-4620
Geographically Sorted Ephemera 4000-4265
General Collectibles 4269-4395
Souvenir Plates 4396-4424
Spoons & Flatware 4425-4428
Entertainment 4429-4446
Circus 4447-4450
Toys 4451-4484
Marbles 4485-4489
Bottles 4490-4527
Saloon 4528-4546
Tobacciana 4547-4559
Gaming 4560-4566
Cowboy 4567-4599
Clothing 4600-4620

DAY 5 - Monday, Nov 22, Lots 5000-5614
WF/Express 5000-5002
World's Fair / Expositions 5003-5013
Firefighting Memorabilia 5014-5017
Fraternal Organizations 5018-5022
Badges 5023-5044
Maps 5045-5066
Books 5067-5314
Furnishings & 3D 5315-5363
Jewelry 5364-5461
Music 5462-5490
Photography 5491-5614

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Callison Ranch & Clovis Ranch First Mortgage Certificate [128455]2000 - Callison Ranch & Clovis Ranch First Mortgage Certificate [128455]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique first mortgage $1000 seven per cent serial gold bond issued by Wylie M. Giffen and May Giffen in 1926. Three dividend coupons attached, revenue
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Southington Agricultural Society Stock [123281]2001 - Southington Agricultural Society Stock [123281]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 149 for 1 share to Benjamin Barnes. Singed by president EE Stow and WH Cummings. Vignette of cow and horse. Connecticut seal. Stamp includes a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Union Agricultural and Stock Association Stock with 25c Large Revenue Stamp [123259]2002 - Union Agricultural and Stock Association Stock with 25c Large Revenue Stamp [123259]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 49 for 2 shares to Merrian in 1869. Signed by president J Clarke. The company was organized in 1868. Organized August 26, 1868 and ran fairs fo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
Sold to a****x for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Boston Lives Stock Company Stock [123362]2003 - Boston Lives Stock Company Stock [123362]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early number 6 for 10 shares to JM Shute. Signed by president Henry Woods and treasurer Thomas Emerson. Vignette of a bull with a 'L' w...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Nevada Livestock Stock Certificates [124562]2004 - Nevada Livestock Stock Certificates [124562]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four stock certificates from various Nevada livestock concerns. Included are The Steptoe Live Stock Company (issued, grazing cattle vignette), Carson
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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New York Butchers Calfskin Association Stock [123244]2005 - New York Butchers Calfskin Association Stock [123244]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pink and black on white. Nice vignette of a calf. Dateline New York February 18, 1913. Rips and folds on border. # 1527 for 1 shares. Signed by presid
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****x for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Andean Chinchilla Farms [123373]2006 - Andean Chinchilla Farms [123373]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 23 for 10 sahres to William Abby. Singewd by president Riggle. Green and yellow border, vignette number square and shares square. Has a very nice lo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Five Mexico Based Cattle Company Stock Certificates [124559]2007 - Five Mexico Based Cattle Company Stock Certificates [124559]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five stock certificates representing cattle companies south of the border. Included in the lot are three Wood-Hogarth Cattle Company (two issued and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Northern California Inland Stock Certs incl. Crocker Signature [128955]2008 - Northern California Inland Stock Certs incl. Crocker Signature [128955]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A quartet of rare California interior stock certificates. First is issued by The Siskiyou Syndicate for one and 183/192 shares at $10 per share to Alt
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Spencer Seedless Apple Co. Stock Certificate [113987]2009 - Spencer Seedless Apple Co. Stock Certificate [113987]
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Inc. in Colorado. No. 534, issued for 250 shares to The Newton Schee Co. in 1905 in Grand Junction. Signed by president Charles Newtown and the secret
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********K for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Idaho Irrigation Company Gold Bonds with Coupons (4) [127713]2010 - Idaho Irrigation Company Gold Bonds with Coupons (4) [127713]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Idaho Irrigation Company gold bonds with coupons attached, all issued in 1913. Includes: No. C1243 for 100 dollars, signed by Vice-President and
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Iowa Farm Mortgage Bond Certificates [135957]2011 - Iowa Farm Mortgage Bond Certificates [135957]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four certificates from 1879-1882. Iowa Farm Mortgage Bonds nice vignettes. Rare. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Iowa City: Provenan
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Gale Manufacturing Company Stock [123423]2012 - Gale Manufacturing Company Stock [123423]
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number 96 for 10 shares to Ray Hewlett. Signed by VP Louis White. Two farm implement vignettes. Black on green safety paper. "One of Albion...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Montana Grain Growers Stock [123328]2013 - Montana Grain Growers Stock [123328]
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Number 908 for 500 Class F shares. Issued to WW Klossner and signed by president AJ Walrath president and Thomas J Levi. Black on white with orange bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Peterborough North Cotton Factory Stock Certificate (1) [127356]2014 - Peterborough North Cotton Factory Stock Certificate (1) [127356]
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Peterborough North Cotton Factory stock certificate, four shares issued in 1858 to David Steele. The North Cotton Factory was incorporated in 1813 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co. Stock Signed by Jay Gould [134058]2015 - Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co. Stock Signed by Jay Gould [134058]
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No. B9244, issued for 100 shares to Hallgarten & Co. on April 10th, 1880. Signed by president Jay Gould and secretary Clemson. Punch cancelled s...
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Start Price : 325.00 | Estimate : 650.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Merchants Union Express Company Stock Certificate [134080]2016 - Merchants Union Express Company Stock Certificate [134080]
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Inc. in New York. No. 2925 issued for 25 shares to Charles Achard of Scottsville, on Sept. 19th, 1867. Signed by president EP Ross, secretary Knapp an
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Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****0 for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
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American Express Co. Stock Certificate Issued to Holland (Wells Signature) [134076]2017 - American Express Co. Stock Certificate Issued to Holland (Wells Signature) [134076]
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Early! No. 3782, issued for 6 shares to company treasurer Alex Holland on December 31st, 1859. Signed by Henry Wells as president only--secretary and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j*****0 for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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American Express Co. Stock Certificate Issued to Holland (Wells, Holland Signatures) [134072]2018 - American Express Co. Stock Certificate Issued to Holland (Wells, Holland Signatures) [134072]
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No. 3745, issued for 5 shares to company treasurer Alex Holland on Dec 23rd, 1859. Signed by Henry Wells as president and Alex Holland as treasurer. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 650.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to j*****0 for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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American Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Wells and Fargo [134070]2019 - American Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Wells and Fargo [134070]
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No. 2678, issued for one share to Charles Fox of Utica, NY, on April 13th, 1866. Signed by William S. Fargo as secretary, and Henry Wells as president
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 520.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
 
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