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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Codorus Navigation Company Stock, Pennsylvania, 1838 [128599]2560 - Codorus Navigation Company Stock, Pennsylvania, 1838 [128599]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early date navigation stock from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issued in 1838. Cert. #1227, issued for one share. Signed by the company office
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Milford & Owego Turnpike Road Company Stock Certificate [134126]2561 - Milford & Owego Turnpike Road Company Stock Certificate [134126]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 2934, issued for one share to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on July 5th, 1821. Signed by president RH Rose and treasurer Putnam Catlin. Not can
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Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*********p for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Ocean Steam Navigation Company Stocks, Philadelphia, 1861 (2) [128586]2562 - Ocean Steam Navigation Company Stocks, Philadelphia, 1861 (2) [128586]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both issued in 1861 for one share. Both have some condition issues with foxing and chipping at top edges. The Ocean Steam Navigation Company (OSNC or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to s********K for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Stock Certificate Collection, 10 different [132765]2563 - Pennsylvania Turnpike Stock Certificate Collection, 10 different [132765]
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Includes: Center Turnpike, Road, June 12, 1821, signed by Ely Bradford. Bell font and Philipsburg Turnpike, July 8, 1822. Center and Kisha Co. keyless
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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1820s Turnpike collection (7)  [132771]2564 - 1820s Turnpike collection (7) [132771]
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All issued on canceled and in excellent condition. Bell font and Philipsburg Turnpike, July eighth 1822. Centre and Kisha Chela Turnpike, November 20,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 650.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to v*g for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Express Transportation Co. Stock [122434]2565 - Express Transportation Co. Stock [122434]
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Lot of 11. Includes issued, unissued and cancelled. Northern Refrigerator Line, Inc, United Transportation Co. (3), United States Freight Co. (3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*****r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Five Foreign Maritime Stock Certificates [128629]2566 - Five Foreign Maritime Stock Certificates [128629]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are five very attractive stock certificates. Includes Societe de Navigation Transoceanique (FR), Enterprises Maritimes Belges (Belgium), Compani
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Orinoco Steam Navigation Company Bonds, 1848 and 1852 (Earliest Date) Issued to Co Presiden [128582]2567 - Orinoco Steam Navigation Company Bonds, 1848 and 1852 (Earliest Date) Issued to Co Presiden [128582]
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The 1848 bond is issued to and signed by Vespasian Ellis as president. Also a bond issued in 1852. Vignettes at the top of a steamer with a horse draw
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 800.00
Sold to a****y for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Plank and Turnpike Collection, circa 1820s [132764]2568 - Plank and Turnpike Collection, circa 1820s [132764]
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Seven different stock certificates. Includes: Staunton and James River Turnpike issued to Gen. Samuel Blackburn for two shares, July 4, 1828 signed by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 650.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to k********w.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Turnpike Group [132773]2569 - Turnpike Group [132773]
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4 Different Turnpike stock certificates. The very attractive York and Gettysburg Turnpike, July 118 21. Center Turnpike 1821. Milford and Owego Turnpi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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U.S. Bridge Building Companies' Stock Certificates (2) [127981]2570 - U.S. Bridge Building Companies' Stock Certificates (2) [127981]
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Two U.S. bridge building companies' stock certificates, with beautiful vignettes, from Arkansas and Ohio. The lot includes: The Baring Cross Bri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********K for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Poulsen Wireless Telephone & Telegraph Co. Stock Certificate Group [135433]2571 - Poulsen Wireless Telephone & Telegraph Co. Stock Certificate Group [135433]
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Lot of 5, three varieties. 1) No. 100, issued for 2,233,070 shares (!) to the company president, C. Elwell, in 1909. Not cancelled. Orange border, bla
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*********t for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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San Jose Street Improvement Bonds, 1930 - All Different - All Number 2 [135452]2572 - San Jose Street Improvement Bonds, 1930 - All Different - All Number 2 [135452]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Numbers 44, 47 and Series 59. 1930. Coupons are detached, but included. Nice historical lot. Bonds are trimmed. Date: 1930 Country (if not USA): S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 160.00
Sold to s********K for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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Stock Certificate of Gas Light Co from 1855 [127468]2573 - Stock Certificate of Gas Light Co from 1855 [127468]
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A very old (1855) stock certificate issued by Saco & Biddeford Gas Light Company for 25 shares at $100 per share to (illegible) and signed by E....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Montana Power Companies Stock Collection [129645]2574 - Montana Power Companies Stock Collection [129645]
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Lot of 12 different. Included: Flint Creek Power Co. (#1, 1934); Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (two diff. Specimen bonds and a Specimen stock); Madison
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Nebraska Light & Motor Company Stock Certificate [127836]2575 - Nebraska Light & Motor Company Stock Certificate [127836]
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Stock certificate issued by Speery Electric Light & Motor Company on November 5, 1885 to John A. McShane for five shares at $100 per share. It i...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Austin Water Company Nevada Stock Certificate [127974]2576 - Austin Water Company Nevada Stock Certificate [127974]
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Austin Water Company stock certificate, from Austin, Nevada, issued in 1912. No. 2, 475 shares issued to Emma E. Reed, signed by President Emma Farnsw
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to M********o.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Gold Circle Water Company Stock Certificate (Midas, Nevada) [127975]2577 - Gold Circle Water Company Stock Certificate (Midas, Nevada) [127975]
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Pristine Gold Circle Water Company uncanceled stock certificate, from Gold Circle (Elko County), NV, (became Midas, NV, in 1909), issued in 1908. No.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Unique Manhattan Pure Water Company Stock located at Manhattan, Nevada [126940]2578 - Unique Manhattan Pure Water Company Stock located at Manhattan, Nevada [126940]
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Wow! Although a few people still live here, it is a ghost of what it was in 1906. In is Nevada and water was an issued! Number 19 signed by secretary
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Extra Rare Gas Light Company Stock Certificate [127452]2579 - Extra Rare Gas Light Company Stock Certificate [127452]
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A very rare stock certificate issued by Citizens Gas Light Company of Newark New Jersey. It is issued to Eustace E. Marcy for 14 shares at $50 per sha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to e******n for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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