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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

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Great Group of Wells Fargo Collection Envelopes - Gold Rush [123473]5000 - Great Group of Wells Fargo Collection Envelopes - Gold Rush [123473]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All seem to have issues collecting fees? 1) San Francisco to Baltimore with steamship vignette. 1855. "WILL NOT PAY." 2) Folsom to Clarksv...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Philadelphia Mint Stereo Views [123464]5001 - Philadelphia Mint Stereo Views [123464]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. 1) James Cremer. 1875. 2) Keystone. c1910. Shoes coining presses. 3) A. C. Company. 1925. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Penns
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Wells Fargo Cover Group with Nevada Territorial Check [123474]5002 - Wells Fargo Cover Group with Nevada Territorial Check [123474]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight. 1) 1862 Virginia Check from Empire Mill and Mining. 2-4) COD Envelopes. 1899 and 1917. Morgan Hill, California, Oklahoma Oklahoma and Ka
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Cal. Midwinter International Exposition Booklets (4) [135206]5003 - Cal. Midwinter International Exposition Booklets (4) [135206]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. Nice collection! All have illustrations printed on glossy paper that unfold in an accordion-style. 1) Smallest booklet is 4.5 x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to W********y.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Panama-Pacific International Expo. Postal History Collection [135021]5004 - Panama-Pacific International Expo. Postal History Collection [135021]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains postal covers from the Panama-Pacific Int. Expo. all dated 1913-1915. Seven pieces in all. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
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Estimate : 130.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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A Century of Progress Souvenir Collection [135696]5005 - A Century of Progress Souvenir Collection [135696]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large box of maps, guide books, match book covers, photographs, post cards and sheet music. Over 40 items. The Fair celebrated the Chicago's cen...
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Estimate : 650.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Christopher Columbus Copper Plaque from Columbian Expo [126646]5006 - Christopher Columbus Copper Plaque from Columbian Expo [126646]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This 16 -3/8-inch copper plaque was made for the 1893 World Columbian Exposition (a.k.a. Chicago World's Fair) by the Hausman Company of Niagara...
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 375.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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World's Fair Magazine Trio [125443]5007 - World's Fair Magazine Trio [125443]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Program magazines from the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago, "A Century of Progress" and the 1939 World's Fair in New York. The three ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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New Orkean Expo Turtle Shell [129912]5008 - New Orkean Expo Turtle Shell [129912]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1885 NC&Sam Exposition New Orlean. Turtle shell w/expo hall on button. Date: 1885 Country (if not USA): State: Louisiana City: New Orle...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****a for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Pan American Exposition Match Safe & Pamphlet [129890]5009 - Pan American Exposition Match Safe & Pamphlet [129890]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the 1901 Pan American Expo in Buffalo New York. A beatifully engraved matchís face w/ Manfacturers and Liberal Arts Bldg on one side and
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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New York World's Fair Collection [124244]5010 - New York World's Fair Collection [124244]
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A group of items from the New York World's Fair of 1939 and 1964-5. "Views of the New York World's Fair 1939" color booklet, 11 x ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Visitor Guides [135201]5011 - 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Visitor Guides [135201]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different for the Centennial Exposition, held in Philadelphia in 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the US. 1) Intern
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition Repro. Photos [113166]5012 - Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition Repro. Photos [113166]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Two reproduction photos: view of busy street, "Pay Streak,"; and women walking around unusual building. 4.5 x 6.5" 2) Ea...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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US Exposition & World's Fair Ephemera Collection [132923]5013 - US Exposition & World's Fair Ephemera Collection [132923]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic group of 6 pieces from six different expositions. 1) Authorized Visitors Guide to the Centennial Exhibition and Philadelphia, 1876. JP Lippi
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a****y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Gold California Fire Department Badges and Firemen's Archive [132778]5014 - Gold California Fire Department Badges and Firemen's Archive [132778]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Archive of Walnut Creek firemen guy Fremont Spencer, circa 1918 to 1950. Fremont graduated from Mount Diablo high school in 1915 (diploma present). He
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Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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American Fire Engine Co. Pictorial Letterhead [124682]5015 - American Fire Engine Co. Pictorial Letterhead [124682]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter the American Fire Engine Company of Seneca Falls, New York dated March 10, 1897, to the Pleasant Valley Wine Company of Rheims, New York. Vigne
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Fire Related Collection Pieces (5) [125318]5016 - Fire Related Collection Pieces (5) [125318]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1926 Seagrave Fire Engine Bank - 1/30 Scale Cincinatti F.D. Lettering - Mfg. by Ertl Co., Dyersville, Iowa- Die Cast Coin Bank with Key - (Note: Se
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Fireman's Badge and Ribbon - Color Celluloid 1901 - Rare! [132251]5017 - Fireman's Badge and Ribbon - Color Celluloid 1901 - Rare! [132251]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique color celluloid badge with picture of fireman ascending ladder to window spewing flames. Measures 1.75" diameter. Stamped on reverse: ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******3 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Needle Point Fraternal Bib [120888]5018 - Needle Point Fraternal Bib [120888]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This appears to be a fraternal bib done in a beautiful needlepoint pattern. This piece measures 22 x 16" and is encased in a wooden and glass s...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to j*******1 for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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Silver Plume, Colorado Fraternal Business Card [126989]5019 - Silver Plume, Colorado Fraternal Business Card [126989]
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Business card belonging to James T. Garrett, identifying him as a member of the Masonic Lodge in Colorado. Please see photos for more detail and cond
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
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