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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Soda Labels, and More Ephemera grab-Bag [140617]4180 - Soda Labels, and More Ephemera grab-Bag [140617]
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An assortment of soda labels (Pioneer Lemon Fizz & Rocky Mountain Lime Ricky) , coffee advertising, knife ads and many more. This will be a rea...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Department of Justice Letter Signed by Aaron A. Sargent [107893]4181 - Department of Justice Letter Signed by Aaron A. Sargent [107893]
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Handwritten letter on Department of Justice letterhead, Jan. 30, 1873, to Attorney General Geo. H. Williams from Aaron A. Sargent. Message details Sar
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Early Washington D.C. National Newspaper [136833]4182 - Early Washington D.C. National Newspaper [136833]
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A section from the "Weekly National Intelligencer" newspaper dated May 26, 1849. this newspaper started in 1800 and stopped publishing in...
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West Virginia Maps (3) [62068]4183 - West Virginia Maps (3) [62068]
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1) West Virginia by County, 1884, cartography & color by Lithography by Geo. Cram. Double truck, pp. 100, 101. Vivid color. 22.5" x 14.75&q...
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Calendar Art [84442]4184 - Calendar Art [84442]
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Approx. 6 in this lot. Art of animals, landscapes, 1 sheet music, "You Tell Me Your Dream, I'll Tell you Mine". Date: mid-29th Centu...
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Two Historical Mining Wyoming Stereo-views [123219]4185 - Two Historical Mining Wyoming Stereo-views [123219]
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c1885. One shows a group of tents and in hand writing identifies it as "A camp on the North Fork of Little Laramie." Can you say GOLD? The...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8***1 for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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1825 Madeira Stampless Cover About Wine [113634]4186 - 1825 Madeira Stampless Cover About Wine [113634]
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Letter from Thos. Murdoch sent in February 1825 from London to Newton, Gordon, Murdoch & Scott in Madeira. Letter references wine shipment: &quo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to V*******s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Folies Bergere, Follies Cocktail, ìLa Grande Revue Booklet [130098]4187 - Folies Bergere, Follies Cocktail, ìLa Grande Revue Booklet [130098]
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Front and center of the cover in silver foil is one of the famous semi nude dancers! Contains advertisements, sketches and list of actors and actresse
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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1860 Broadside for "A Pictorial Biography of Andrew Jackson" [128864]4188 - 1860 Broadside for "A Pictorial Biography of Andrew Jackson" [128864]
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The broadside was a proposal for publishing A Pictorial Biography of Andrew Jackson, Embellished with over One Hundred Engravings from designs by Bens
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A Real Ephemera Mish-Mosh [140627]4189 - A Real Ephemera Mish-Mosh [140627]
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An assortment of bill heads, signs, advertisements, livestock prize ribbons and much more from Montana to Pennsylvania more. It even includes a &quo...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******n for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Ad Art Reproductions [122040]4190 - Ad Art Reproductions [122040]
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14 various advertising and just plain picture art. Included are ads for Buffalo Bill Novel "The Waif of the Trail" (12"x 16"), O...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to t********f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Americana Grab Bag [135785]4191 - Americana Grab Bag [135785]
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Huge grab bag. Hundreds of pieces included. Some highlights include a copy of the Story of American Bank Note Company by William H Griffiths; North an
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Antiques Magazine Collection [89317]4192 - Antiques Magazine Collection [89317]
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Approx 15 antiques and art magazine from 1959 to mostly 1970's. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ben-Tcahv...
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Apothecary Prints in American History by Artist Robert Thom [125590]4193 - Apothecary Prints in American History by Artist Robert Thom [125590]
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This is a set of four (4) stand-up prints by artist Robert Thom and editor George A. Bender. The size is 19 in. X 21 in. Christopher Marshall 1729-182
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Army Good Conduct Medal Certificate [64312]4194 - Army Good Conduct Medal Certificate [64312]
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Unissued Army Good Conduct Medal certificate, 1981 Date: 1981 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 10.00 - 40.02
Sold to j****2 for (5.00 + 1.10BP) = 6.10
 
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Assorted Posters and Handbills [89906]4195 - Assorted Posters and Handbills [89906]
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Canvas Misc Rules for Quarrymen 1919, 3x WWII Bond posters-1 poor condition, 3 Nana art handbills, Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: P
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Beautifully Framed London Gazette from January 29, 1684 [123121]4196 - Beautifully Framed London Gazette from January 29, 1684 [123121]
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The work has all been done for you. Early English newspaper. Matted and Framed. The front page is about the Polish King and his attempted conquest of
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Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Beer Advertising Framed Signs (2) [108260]4197 - Beer Advertising Framed Signs (2) [108260]
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Reading Brewing Company (Reproduction) & Acme Beer (Original) Date: c1950s Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Historic V ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to w***y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Bill of Lading for a Gun Shipment to Philadelphia by Importer Joseph C. Grubb 1847 [135995]4198 - Bill of Lading for a Gun Shipment to Philadelphia by Importer Joseph C. Grubb 1847 [135995]
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This Bill of Lading identifies Joseph C. Grubb as an importer of firearms in 1847 to the city of Philadelphia from Liverpool, England. It lists seven
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Boy Scouts of America Pinbacks and Medals (10) [129537]4199 - Boy Scouts of America Pinbacks and Medals (10) [129537]
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Lot contains 3 pinbacks and 7 medals from the Boy Scouts of America. Circa 1920's to 1930's. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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