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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

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
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Allied Brewing and Distillery Company Stocks [123383]2080 - Allied Brewing and Distillery Company Stocks [123383]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. 1) Number TC0148 purchased the year the company came into existence. Auto signed by president Baumohl. Not cancelled. Fold on right and
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Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Frank Fehr Brewing Company Stock Certificates [135664]2081 - Frank Fehr Brewing Company Stock Certificates [135664]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approximately 80 stock certificates from the Frank Fehr Brewing Company. Issued in the 1940s, green ink with vignette. Frank Fehr began brewin
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Andrew Dotterweich Brewing Company of Dunkirk, N. Y. Stock [123374]2082 - Andrew Dotterweich Brewing Company of Dunkirk, N. Y. Stock [123374]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 33 for 20 shares to Mary Dotterweich on February 19, 1926. Signed by president Dotterweich and EH Dotterweich. A true family brewery. Sharp loo
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Wagner Ale Brewing Company Stock [123252]2083 - Wagner Ale Brewing Company Stock [123252]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 10 for 500 shares to none other than Mr. A. E. Wagner himself. Other than folds, pristine! Incorporated in Nevada in 1933 with the end of Proh
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Wayne Brewing Company Stock - Post Prohibition Certificate [123262]2084 - Wayne Brewing Company Stock - Post Prohibition Certificate [123262]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 1874 for 100 shares. Signed by president John Conroy in 1937 shortly after reopening after prohibition. Eagle vignettes. Green and black on whi
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Brackenbridge Brewing Company Stock [123360]2085 - Brackenbridge Brewing Company Stock [123360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 3374 for 50 shares in 1940. Autosigned. Eagle vignette. Inner gold border. Underprint gold 'Common.' Holes and miner fold rips on borders....
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Northwest Brewing Company Stocks [123321]2086 - Northwest Brewing Company Stocks [123321]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Number C2036 for 41 shares on January 30, 1936. Eagle vignette. Black on white with orange border. 2) Number 1952. Both 1936 and issued to Charles
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Peoples' Brewing Company Stock [123293]2087 - Peoples' Brewing Company Stock [123293]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 726 for 2 shares. Signed by president Frank Sandstedt. Semi-nude female allegorical vignette. Small rips at fold edges. Otherwise very nice! ...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Wine & Beer Related Stock Certificate Group [113848]2088 - Wine & Beer Related Stock Certificate Group [113848]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Includes: La Salle Wines & Champagne, Inc. (1950 and 1955, punch cxl); Pfeiffer Brewing Co. (1937); and Alexander Young Company, Phila...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to l*******c for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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20th Century Fox Stock Certificates-6 [126557]2089 - 20th Century Fox Stock Certificates-6 [126557]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A half dozen beautiful stock certificates issued by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 1978-1981. Fox was responsible for Shirley Temple'...
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Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********K for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Allied Artists Pictures Corp. Stock Certificates [126556]2090 - Allied Artists Pictures Corp. Stock Certificates [126556]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A production and releasing company, Allied Artists, was responsible for such films as Cabaret, The Blob, Papillion, House On wanted Hill and several E
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Columbia Broadcast Systems Stock Certificates-11 [126801]2091 - Columbia Broadcast Systems Stock Certificates-11 [126801]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 11 stock certificates issued by The Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. During the 1960's, when these certs were issued, the networ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to s********K for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Fox Theatres & More Stock Certificates [126790]2092 - Fox Theatres & More Stock Certificates [126790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An incredible group of 18 stock certificates issued by various theatre operator companies. Included are stocks from International Cinema Inc, Grand Bo
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Estimate : 520.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Obscure Movie Co. Stock Certificates (20) [126799]2093 - Obscure Movie Co. Stock Certificates (20) [126799]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 Movie company stock certificates. Some of , well, most of these are from pretty obscure movie companies. In fact, there are some that were formed t
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Estimate : 250.00 - 800.00
Sold to s********K for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Paramount Pictures Stock Certificates-9 [126807]2094 - Paramount Pictures Stock Certificates-9 [126807]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine stock certificates issued by Paramount Pictures from 1935 to 1966.During this time, Paramount produced such films as Ruggles of Red Gap, several
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Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Stock Certs Issued by Movie Production Companies [126800]2095 - Stock Certs Issued by Movie Production Companies [126800]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 Movie company stock certificates. Some of , well, most of these are from pretty obscure movie companies. In fact, there are some that were formed t
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Estimate : 250.00 - 800.00
Sold to s********K for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Movie Certs from Lesser-Known Studios (20) [126795]2096 - Movie Certs from Lesser-Known Studios (20) [126795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 Movie company stock certificates. Some of, well, most of these are from pretty obscure movie companies. In fact, there are some that were formed th
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Estimate : 250.00 - 800.00
Sold to S*******g for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Palace Theatre, Inc. Stock Certificates [126966]2097 - Palace Theatre, Inc. Stock Certificates [126966]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two stock certificates issued by the Palace Theatre that was built in 1919, the year that one of these certificates was issued. The same certificate i
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 400.00
 
 
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9 Theatre Chain Stock Certs [125998]2098 - 9 Theatre Chain Stock Certs [125998]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 Theatre chain stock certificates, including Schine Chain Theatres, Columbia Theatres Corporation, United Drive-In Theatres Corp, Roxy Theatre Corp a
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Theatre Chain Owner Stock Certificates [125999]2099 - Theatre Chain Owner Stock Certificates [125999]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10-Stock certificates from various national theater chains, including Cinerama, United Picture Theatres, Schine Chain Theatres and many more. Please s
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 350.00
 
 
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