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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Barnes King Dev Co Stocks with Lee Mantle Signatures (2) [109540]2320 - Barnes King Dev Co Stocks with Lee Mantle Signatures (2) [109540]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I/U #6823 and 6827 issue to Montana Senator Lee Mantel 1917 with Mantle signatures on reverses. Includes Mantle biographical info sheets. Date: 1917
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to m*****d for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Brunswick" Comstock Mining Stock Certificates [129869]2321 - Brunswick" Comstock Mining Stock Certificates [129869]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. The Brunswick Lode (previously called the Occidental or Monte Cristo Lode) was 1.25 miles east of Virginia City and Gold Hill, par
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Esmeralda County Mining Company Stock Certs [117185]2322 - Esmeralda County Mining Company Stock Certs [117185]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of three stock certs issued by State Line Gold Mining Companies 2, 3 and 4. They are all cancelled and in very good condition.See photos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to u********y.. for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Omega Mining Company Stock Certificate [113788]2323 - Omega Mining Company Stock Certificate [113788]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Location: Eureka District, Nev. (printed at the bottom). Inc. March 10, 1879. Low no. 24, issued for 100 shares to company secretary TJ Hay on March 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to R******t for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Goldfield Con Mines Stock with Wingfield Sigs [90318]2324 - Goldfield Con Mines Stock with Wingfield Sigs [90318]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown and green, I/C, Geo Wingfield signatures. Both certs have pinholes and heavy creases Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Gold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to R*********0 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Goldfield Mine Stock Certs [88429]2325 - Goldfield Mine Stock Certs [88429]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven mining stock certificates from various operation in and around Goldfield, Nevada. Mines featured include The Emperor Mining Company,Goldfield D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to c****o for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Nonpareil Bullfrog Gold Mining Company Prospectus / Advertisement [123173]2326 - Nonpareil Bullfrog Gold Mining Company Prospectus / Advertisement [123173]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an advertisement from the Mims-Sutro Company that passes as a prospectus. Four pages. 8.5 x 6". No photos or charts. Has rips and tears...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***6 for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Reno Area Mining Stock Certificates [113845]2327 - Reno Area Mining Stock Certificates [113845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. Included: Reno Divide Mining Co. (1919); Pritchett & Dahl Mining Co. (1907); Burnham Chemical Co. (1925); and California-N...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8***1 for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Gila Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate [113968]2328 - Gila Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate [113968]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare location. Location: Reveille Mining District, Nye County, Nevada. Inc. 1875. No. 8639, issued for 100 shares to HH Noble & Co. in 1877. Sig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
Sold to 2*****l for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Royston Coalition Mine Stocks and Docs [129815]2329 - Royston Coalition Mine Stocks and Docs [129815]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorporated Nevada 1933. I/U #422 SE Williams 500 shares issued 1934. Signed Pres and Sec. Blue border and blu embossed seal. Lighted torch vign
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Golden Anchor Mining Co Stocks [117574]2330 - Golden Anchor Mining Co Stocks [117574]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 certificates. Incorp. 1902 Arizona. #6843 (Brown) & C5170 ( Green), I/U, shares $1.00 par issued 1907 and 1908, embossed seal, vignette top se...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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White Cross Consolidated Mining Company Stock, Rare Comstock Find, 1878 [128877]2331 - White Cross Consolidated Mining Company Stock, Rare Comstock Find, 1878 [128877]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #189, issued for 20 shares to Edmund Converse and signed by Frank B. Hine as president. The full name of the company was White Cross Consolidate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to y*****5 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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White Pine County, Nevada Mining Stock Trio [113971]2332 - White Pine County, Nevada Mining Stock Trio [113971]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Exchange Silver Mining & Milling Company. Extra rare. Issued for 100 shares in 1881. Signed by president William Hl. Guio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Bullfrog Mining stock [88413]2333 - Bullfrog Mining stock [88413]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three stock certificates for Bullfrog Mining stock: 1) 1,000 shares of Bullfrog-Banner Mines Co. #220 issued to R. W. Dennis on March 1, 1908. Gold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Eldorado Wood and Flume Co. Stock [129816]2334 - Eldorado Wood and Flume Co. Stock [129816]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eldorado Wood and Flume Co. Stock Certificate issued to Ogden Mills (1856-1929), son of capitalist Darius Ogden Mills (1825-1910), Feb 9, 1925. Incor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to B*********g for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Nevada Mining Stocks [116967]2335 - Nevada Mining Stocks [116967]
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1) Rare! "Situated in Sierra Mining District Humboldt County Nevada" (printed under vignette). Inc. in New York. No. 590, issued for 240 s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 600.00
Sold to t*******d for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Nevada Mining Stocks [116965]2336 - Nevada Mining Stocks [116965]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) C.O.D. Mining and Leasing Company. No. 970, issued for 1,000 shares in 1907, not cancelled. Three mining vignettes. Heavy folds, toning. In the 190
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 2*****l for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Nevada Mining Stocks Various Locations [116970]2337 - Nevada Mining Stocks Various Locations [116970]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Philadelphia Mining District, Belmont, Nye Co., Nevada (printed above dateline). Inc. 1872. No. 36, issued for 100 shares to EA Richardson on April
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Nevada Mining Stocks [116966]2338 - Nevada Mining Stocks [116966]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Mining scams were not uncommon in Nevada, but this scam is for woodland properties in Nevada by an English firm. They obviously did not visit the s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to c****o for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Penn Placer Mining Co. of Helena, Montana General Mortgage Bond [130000]2339 - Penn Placer Mining Co. of Helena, Montana General Mortgage Bond [130000]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 85 signed by president William Pancoush, secretary NO Griffin and treasurer John R. White. Coupons 3-20 attached. Outside of folds, extremely n
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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