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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Various Oil Stock Certificates (4) [127833]2380 - Various Oil Stock Certificates (4) [127833]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificates issued by four oil companies. Included are the Tex-Mex Fuel Oil Co. issued March 6, 1916. For 10 shares at $1 per.No cancellation.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to R******t for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Grand Pacific Oil Company Stock, California, 1901 [128679]2381 - Grand Pacific Oil Company Stock, California, 1901 [128679]
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Beautiful oil stock issued in 1901 with a great vignette of a harbor scene with many sailing ships across the entire certificate. The company's ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Dos Palos Oil Stocks, (2) from1900 Plus a Los Banos Oil Stock, Merced County [128661]2382 - Dos Palos Oil Stocks, (2) from1900 Plus a Los Banos Oil Stock, Merced County [128661]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates from Dos Palos Oil & Development Company, issued at Dos Palos, California in 1900. Located in Merced County. Lot also includes ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Elk Hills Pool Oil Co. Stock Certificate [126005]2383 - Elk Hills Pool Oil Co. Stock Certificate [126005]
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A famous California oil locale. Inc. in California, 1921. No. 259, issued for 250 shares to Harry Rhodes on March 16th, 1922. Signed by president Carm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Sedalia & California Oil Bearer Shares (2) 1901-02. One With Coupons [128688]2384 - Sedalia & California Oil Bearer Shares (2) 1901-02. One With Coupons [128688]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two beautiful certificates issued 1901-02 from Sedalia and California Oil Company. Both issued for five Bearer Shares (not issued to a named person).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
Sold to 2*****s for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
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Eastern Consolidated Oil Company Stock Certificate [126058]2385 - Eastern Consolidated Oil Company Stock Certificate [126058]
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Inc. in Maine. No. 12012, issued for 200 shares to Daniel M. Hunsicker in 1902. Signed by president E. Cady and secretary Geo. Bennet. Brown border, b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to R******t for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Asphalt & Petroleum Company Stock Certificates (2) [127507]2386 - Asphalt & Petroleum Company Stock Certificates (2) [127507]
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A pair of stock certificates issued by asphalt and petroleum companies. First is a cert issued by Continental Asphalt and Petroleum Company. It is for
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Buick Oil Company Stock Certificate [128692]2387 - Buick Oil Company Stock Certificate [128692]
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The Buick Oil Company was founded by the auto pioneer David Dunbar Buick (1854-1929) and was incorporated in Los Angeles, California in March, 1910. D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Signal Petroleum Stocks Certificate Group (4) [128669]2388 - Signal Petroleum Stocks Certificate Group (4) [128669]
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Two issued certificates from Signal Petroleum Company of California, issued in 1928 and 1947. Both uncanceled. Also a common stock from Signal Oil &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Sinclair Oil Company Stock Group (6) [128687]2389 - Sinclair Oil Company Stock Group (6) [128687]
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Includes four Sinclair Oil issued certificates and two from Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation. The company was founded by Harry Sinclair. In 1919,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Ann Arbor & West Virginia Oil & Mining Stock, Michigan, 1867 [128723]2390 - Ann Arbor & West Virginia Oil & Mining Stock, Michigan, 1867 [128723]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare cert. #45, issued for 20 shares at Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1867. Oilfield with derrick, tank and barrels with workers. Black print on creme. Calve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Eames Petroleum Stock Certificates (2) [129754]2391 - Eames Petroleum Stock Certificates (2) [129754]
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A pair of stock certificates issued by Eames Petroleum Iron Company and Eames Petroleum Gold & Silver Smelting Company. 1. Issued by Eames Petr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********K for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Two More Rare New York Oil Stocks Issued 1864 and 1865 [128713]2392 - Two More Rare New York Oil Stocks Issued 1864 and 1865 [128713]
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Two more rare New York oils. 1) Bergen Oil & Coal Company, issued at New York in 1864. Cert. #559. Vignette of workers with barrels, a derrick a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Two New York Oil Stocks dated 1864 and 1865, Very Rare [128712]2393 - Two New York Oil Stocks dated 1864 and 1865, Very Rare [128712]
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Two very rare New York oils. First, Manhattan Petroleum Company, issued at New York in 1864. Horse and wagon in front of an oilfield. Fere. Meyer, New
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Rare 1897 Gas Company Stock Certificate [127494]2394 - Rare 1897 Gas Company Stock Certificate [127494]
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Rare stock certificate issued by The Anthracite Gas Producer Company for five shares at $100 per share to W.L. Smith and signed by Smith as treasurer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Texas-Oklahoma Oil Stock Group (6) [128699]2395 - Texas-Oklahoma Oil Stock Group (6) [128699]
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Lot includes three from Tex-La-Homa Oil Corporation, all different; one from O-Tex Production Company, Fort Worth; Oklahoma-Texas Oil, Mexia, Texas; a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to P******0 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Oil Exploration Company Stock Certificates [127463]2396 - Oil Exploration Company Stock Certificates [127463]
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Group of seven stock certificates issued by various oil exploration companies. Included are four issued by Williston Basin Oil Exploration Company of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to P******0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Important West Virginia Oil Stock Group With 5 From 1860's (18) [128748]2397 - Important West Virginia Oil Stock Group With 5 From 1860's (18) [128748]
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West Virginia has been a very important oil producing state. The Volcano oil field was discovered in 1860 and the state's first oil pipeline was...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Anglo California Oil Company Stocks (3) [128666]2398 - Anglo California Oil Company Stocks (3) [128666]
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Two different companies here. First, The Anglo Californian Oil Syndicate issued in 1907. The company operated oil drilling near Lompoc, California, ju
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to y*****5 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Five Oil Company Stocks With "Union" in the Name [128751]2399 - Five Oil Company Stocks With "Union" in the Name [128751]
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Includes Union Oil & Gasoline, Union National Oil Company, Houston, Texas, Union Consolidated Refining Company (AZ), Union Shale Oil Company, an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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