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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Watches [115157]5460 - Watches [115157]
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19 Women's watches nice collection consisting of Timex, Enka, Gisa acrylic square face,Anne Klein, Rumours, Vanity Fair, Cardini, Galaxie, GTT, ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Womens' Watches Collection (12) [121216]5461 - Womens' Watches Collection (12) [121216]
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All are women's watches--bracelet, necklace, and narrow bands. Good variety. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Rock-n-Roll Posters (Printer Overrun) [120906]5462 - Rock-n-Roll Posters (Printer Overrun) [120906]
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These are printer overruns of a poster advertising a rock concert in the Gold Rush town of Sonora, California on August 13, 1977. The concert featured
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Red Dog Saloon "Since 1965" Sign [103139]5463 - Red Dog Saloon "Since 1965" Sign [103139]
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An original Red Dog Saloon sign that hung inside, signed by "Woody". "Since 1965" . Rounded corners. 50 x 50." Woody was a ...
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Estimate : 325.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to p******1 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Red Dog Saloon, Original Sign dated 2003 [103137]5464 - Red Dog Saloon, Original Sign dated 2003 [103137]
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Original oil on board sign for the world-famous Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City. This sign is signed by the artist at lower right "Miss Kitty 2...
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Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 325.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Virginia City Red Dog Saloon -Birth Place of Psychedelic Rock!   Original 1965 Sign [110403]5465 - Virginia City Red Dog Saloon -Birth Place of Psychedelic Rock! Original 1965 Sign [110403]
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This is the most important of the Red Dog Saloon signs, as it is the original to hang outside the building in 1965. It is in need of restoration, pain
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Estimate : 800.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to z*****e for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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78 RPM Records From the 40's & 50's [120861]5466 - 78 RPM Records From the 40's & 50's [120861]
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A collection of 13 records in 78 RPM and one 33 1/3 album featuring the flight of America's first astronaut, Alan Shepard. The music portion inc...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Antique Accordion  [136513]5467 - Antique Accordion [136513]
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Florentine. Several keys need repair. Made in Italy. 20" x 18" x 8" Exterior condition is generally very fine except for the keys tha...
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Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Antique Cecilian Melophonic Phonograph Turntable [126542]5468 - Antique Cecilian Melophonic Phonograph Turntable [126542]
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This phonograph is in pretty rough shape but could be used as a display or for parts. Several parts are missing, like the arm and crank. Could use a g
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Art of Sheet Music Collection [124430]5469 - Art of Sheet Music Collection [124430]
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Large size sheet music, thirty pieces from the turn of the 20th century when almost every home had a piano. Beautiful artwork on each, some of the mos
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Art of Sheet Music Collection: Harrison Henrich and Edgar Keller [124667]5470 - Art of Sheet Music Collection: Harrison Henrich and Edgar Keller [124667]
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Harrison Henrich (1875-1944) was not on Tin Pan Alley, but in Chicago. In addition to music covers, Henrich painted portraits of society women of Chic
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Art of Sheet Music Collection: Hawaii [124693]5471 - Art of Sheet Music Collection: Hawaii [124693]
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Lot of two Hawaiian themed sheet music, both 9 x 12 inches: "Tiny Bubbles," with Don Ho on the cover; and "Rose of Tralee" with ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Art of Sheet Music Collection: Irish Music [124699]5472 - Art of Sheet Music Collection: Irish Music [124699]
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Lot of fifteen pieces with Irish theme: 1) "If They'd Only Move Old Ireland Over Here, "unsigned, photo of Blanche Ring, (G); 2) "...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Art of Sheet Music Collection: Irving Berlin [124701]5473 - Art of Sheet Music Collection: Irving Berlin [124701]
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Lot of six pieces by America's greatest song writer, Irving Berlin: 1) "Sweet Italian Love," Frew, (E); 2) "Everybody's Doin&...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Art of Sheet Music Collection: Ukulele Music [124698]5474 - Art of Sheet Music Collection: Ukulele Music [124698]
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An icon of the Jazz Age, the Hawaiian ukulele was brought to the Islands by Portuguese immigrants in the 1800s. Lot of eleven pieces with ukulele arra
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Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Art of Sheet Music Collection: Walter J. Dittmar, Joseph Hirt and Others [124668]5475 - Art of Sheet Music Collection: Walter J. Dittmar, Joseph Hirt and Others [124668]
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Walter J. Dittmar (1879-1964) was the primary artist for the Vandersloot Music Company of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Here are two of his covers: &q...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Art of Sheet Music Collection: Women Artists and Wildflowers [124669]5476 - Art of Sheet Music Collection: Women Artists and Wildflowers [124669]
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Lot of five beautiful covers: 1) Dorothy Dubin, "Sweet and Low," (E); 2) Edna L. Crompton, "Sweet Simplicity Waltz," (E); 3) Ali...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Art of Sheet Music: The Subject Was Roses [124710]5477 - Art of Sheet Music: The Subject Was Roses [124710]
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Lot of 20 pieces about roses, a popular theme from 1895-1930. Cover art by Louise D. Tessin, W.R. Cameron, Nuyttens, Starmer, Dittmar and Cohan. Date
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Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Artistic Covers on Sheet Music [86419]5478 - Artistic Covers on Sheet Music [86419]
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Red Wing by Kerry Mills, Sunbird by Kerry Mills, Cheyenne(Shy Ann)-tears and front pen writing, and a second one matted. 14x10.75" Date: Cou...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Beatles Group c1960s & 1990s [137445]5479 - Beatles Group c1960s & 1990s [137445]
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Includes 1991 Beatles commemorative plate, 4 buttons c1964, Beatles fan from 1964 concert Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to z*****e for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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