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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1865 Bridge Company  Stock Certificate [127371]2540 - 1865 Bridge Company Stock Certificate [127371]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare stock certificate issued in 1865 to a Mr. McCormick by The Main Street Bridge Company of Lafayette, Indiana. Cert is for 10 shares at $50 each.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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1883 Turnpike Company Stock Certificate [127370]2541 - 1883 Turnpike Company Stock Certificate [127370]
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A nice old stock certificate issued by the North Vernon and Hardenburg Turnpike Company for two shares at $50 each to John Waley and signed by secreta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Bay State Steamboat Company Stock Certificate, Boston, 1863 [128642]2542 - Bay State Steamboat Company Stock Certificate, Boston, 1863 [128642]
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Certificate notes receipt of $3,000 for purchase of shares in the Bay State Steamboat Company. The company was established to run a line of steamboats
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Central Bridge Corporation Stock Certificate Pair [134142]2543 - Central Bridge Corporation Stock Certificate Pair [134142]
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Lot of 2 different. 1) No. 89, issued to Nathaniel G. Upham for one share on October 11th, 1823. Signed by the treasurer (illegible) and clerk James C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company Stocks (2) [128601]2544 - Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company Stocks (2) [128601]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A blue variety and an orange variety, both issued and canceled. Vignettes of a large oceanliner at the top. The company was a shipping company on the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
Sold to k*********y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Nevada 1900's Highway Bonds - including RARE Green [105780]2545 - Nevada 1900's Highway Bonds - including RARE Green [105780]
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Lot of four: 1) Green $500 bond signed by Governor Balzaar. 1920. Very rare: numbers 317 to 380 inclusive. That equals $5,000. Issued to State Permane
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Stock Cert. Issued to Buffalo Bill Business Partner [127419]2546 - Stock Cert. Issued to Buffalo Bill Business Partner [127419]
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Stock certificate issued by Western Pneumatic Horse Collar Company for 2,500 shares at $1 per to Nate R. Salsbury, former producer and manager of Buff
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Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 325.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Central Bridge Company Stock Certificate [128267]2547 - Central Bridge Company Stock Certificate [128267]
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This is an early stock issued by Central Bridge Corporation of Bristol, New Hampshire. It is stock No. 42 and is for one share. It is issued to James
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 500.00
Sold to v*g for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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American Bicycle Company 1903 Stock Certificate [127964]2548 - American Bicycle Company 1903 Stock Certificate [127964]
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American Bicycle Company, incorporated in New Jersey, stock certificate No. A1608, 100 shares issued January 20, 1903 to Philip H. Rockstrah. Signed b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s********K for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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New York Shipping Related Stock and Bond Group, 1877-1946 (5) [128622]2549 - New York Shipping Related Stock and Bond Group, 1877-1946 (5) [128622]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice lot contains five stocks and bonds from the east coast. Includes: 1) Norwich & New York Transportation Company, (CT), 1892. 2) Office of th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
Sold to a****x for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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New York 1884  Moving Company Stock Certificate [127413]2550 - New York 1884 Moving Company Stock Certificate [127413]
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Stock certificated issued to Catherine Bolton for 40 shares at $100 per share by Rochester Baggage and Transfer Company. The certs signed by company p
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
 
 
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New York Canal Department Stock Certificate [127399]2551 - New York Canal Department Stock Certificate [127399]
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Impressive stock certificate issued by The Canal Department of the State of New York in 1862. It was issued by a man named Banks in the amount of $5,0
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to a****y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Orinoco Steam Navigation of New York, $1000 Bonds dated 1851 and 1855 [128581]2552 - Orinoco Steam Navigation of New York, $1000 Bonds dated 1851 and 1855 [128581]
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Two $1,000 bonds from this New York corporation. Vignettes at the top of a steamer with a horse drawn team in front. Granted by the Republic of Venezu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Plank Road Company, Clinton and Blendon, Ohio Stock Certificate [127613]2553 - Plank Road Company, Clinton and Blendon, Ohio Stock Certificate [127613]
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Stock certificate for Clinton and Blendon Plank Road Company, Ohio, No. 88, 13 shares issued to Frank C. Martin on Sept. 13, 1899, signed by President
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Early Pennsylvania Turnpike Company Stock Certificate [127388]2554 - Early Pennsylvania Turnpike Company Stock Certificate [127388]
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This is an early Bedford, Pennsylvania turnpike company issued stock certificate. The company issuing the stock to (Unreadable) is The Limpetuoll and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Company 1852 Stock Certificate [127396]2555 - Pennsylvania Turnpike Company 1852 Stock Certificate [127396]
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A stock certificate dated May 1, 1852, issued by The Manheim, Petersburg and Lancaster Turnpike or Plank Road Company. It is issued to David Schultz.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Early Pennsylvania Turnpike Company Stock Certificate [127390]2556 - Early Pennsylvania Turnpike Company Stock Certificate [127390]
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Stock certificate issued by McSherrytown & hanover Turnpike Company to Ambrose Cline. The cert is for 10 shares at $10 per share. It sis signed ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 350.00
Sold to f*****a for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Middletown PA. Road Company Stock Certificate [127392]2557 - Middletown PA. Road Company Stock Certificate [127392]
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Stock certificate issued to David Mulford by the Middletown and Chster Turnpike Road Company. It is dated January 10, 1859, is for one share at $50 pe
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Early Pennsylvania Road Company Stock Certificate [127389]2558 - Early Pennsylvania Road Company Stock Certificate [127389]
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Rare stock certificate issued by Montrose & Harford Plank Road Company to Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company for one share at $25 per. The signatu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Keystone Wagon Works Stock Certificate Pair [109310]2559 - Keystone Wagon Works Stock Certificate Pair [109310]
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Lot of 2 different rare stocks. Issued in 1901, not cancelled. Issued in 1903, not cancelled. Same corporate signatures: president Nathaniel Ferguson
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********K for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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