Objects of Our Affection - February 2020

Auction Details

Welcome to our February 2020 Auction! This sale features over 2,500 lots over 4 days, covering numerous collecting categories incl. Art, General Americana, Numismatics, Mining, Railroad, Military, Sports, Cowboy & Native Americana, Bottles, & More!

HIGHLIGHTS:

*The John Reynolds Collection, Part One (Exonumia & Americana)

*The Benj. Fauver Collection of Counter Tokens

*The Potosi Mine Gold-Silver Ingot (Bliss Collection)

*Numismatics incl. Masonic Pennies, Coins, Medals, So-Called Dollars, Tokens, Shell Cards, Wooden Money, & Dies

*Original James Marshall California Gold Rush Collectibles

*Mining Equipment, Maps, Ephemera, USGS Folios, & Rare Stock Certificates

*Art incl. Franz Trevors, William Forrest Martin, and Japanese Netsuke

*Whiskey & Beer Shot Glass Collection

*Vintage Baseball and Boxing Collectibles

*Stocks & Bonds from the Ken Prag Collection & Others

and Much More!

Full Auction Schedule

Day 1, Friday, February 14th, 2020 (Lots 1000-1646)
Art (1000-1074)
General Americana (1075-1434)
-Jewelry (1075-1104)
-Pocket Watches (1105-1119)
-Souvenir Spoons (1120-1131)
-Souvenir Plates (1132-1193)
-Ephemera, Geographically Sorted (1194-1305)
-Miscellaneous (Decoys, Books, Music, Toys, Etc.) (1306-1434)
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera (1435-1646)
-Books (1437-1490)
-Ephemera, Geographically Sorted (1491-1544)
-Equipment (1545-1646)

Day 2, Saturday, February 15th, 2020 (Lots 2000-2643)
Stocks & Bonds, Geographically Sorted (2000-2632)
-Mining (2000-2214)
-General (2215-2264)
-Railroad & Transportation (2265-2632)
Railroad Artifacts & Ephemera (2633-2643)

Day 3, Sunday, February 16th, 2020 (Lots 3000-3628)
Numismatics
-Coins (3000-3074)
-Encased & Elongated (3000-3018)
-Masonic (3019-3055)
-General (3056-3074)
-Medals & So-Called Dollars (3075-3185)
-Ingots feat. Lot 3186, The Potosi Mine Gold-Silver Ingot
-Currency, Exonumia, & Ephemera (3188-3200)
-Tokens (3201-3550)
-Shell Cards (3201-3272)
-Geographically Sorted (3273-3550)
-Wooden Money (3551-3573)
-Dies & Hobbs (3574-3628)

Day 4, Monday, February 17th, 2020 (Lots 4000-4602)
Firearms & Military (4000-4031)
Cowboy & Native Americana (4032-4069)
Bottles & Glass (4070-4124)
Sports Collectibles (4125-4285)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (4286-4602)
-General Americana (4286-4312)
-Numismatics (4313-4337)
-Stocks & Bonds (4338-4602)
-General (4338-4377)
-Mining (4378-4450)
-Railroad (4451-4602)
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.
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Berks County Rail Road Co, 1st Mortgage Bond, 1872  (111054)2570 - Berks County Rail Road Co, 1st Mortgage Bond, 1872 (111054)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice example of this beautiful bond. Issued in 1872, $100, 1st Mortgage Bond cert. #2315. 58 coupons attached. Thirty year, 7% bond matured in 19
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to N*******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Central Transportation Company Stock Group (3)  (111251)2571 - Central Transportation Company Stock Group (3) (111251)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two common stocks issued in 1864 and 1880 along with a Trustee's Certificate issued in 1889. The 1864 certificate has a side view of Woodruff...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to N*******r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Chester and Media Electric Railway Co Stock Certificate #1  (111075)2572 - Chester and Media Electric Railway Co Stock Certificate #1 (111075)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice #1 from this Pennsylvania railroad issued at Chester, PA in 1893. An electric streetcar vignette. Triangle shaped cut cxls. thru signatures and p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r********-.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Chester Creek & Brandywine Rail Road Co Bond, 1874  (111263)2573 - Chester Creek & Brandywine Rail Road Co Bond, 1874 (111263)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #155, $500, 7%, First Mortgage Bond issued in 1874. Black print with red underprint "$500". Signed by the company officers. Breuker ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********n.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Cowanesque Valley Rail Road Co Bond Certificates (2)- Unlisted  (111286)2574 - Cowanesque Valley Rail Road Co Bond Certificates (2)- Unlisted (111286)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bonds from this railroad are unknown. None listed in Cox, so these are rare. Very unusual that there is extensive writing in pen across the bond coupo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to N*******r for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Darby and Yeadon Street Rwy Bonds (2) Plus Darby, Media & Chester St. Rwy Stock  (111020)2575 - Darby and Yeadon Street Rwy Bonds (2) Plus Darby, Media & Chester St. Rwy Stock (111020)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two bonds and one stock from PA. Two $1000, 4 1/2% Gold Bonds issued in 1904 from the Darby and Yeadon Street Railway Company. Thirty year bonds, both
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Dillsburg & Mechanicsburg Rail Road Co Stock, 1879  (111240)2576 - Dillsburg & Mechanicsburg Rail Road Co Stock, 1879 (111240)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #136, issued to Lori Brandt for two shares in 1879. Signed by the company officers, illegible. Train stopped at depot vignette. Shares were $50
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to N*******r for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Dunkirk, Warren & Pittsburgh Railway Company Stock, 1872  (111016)2577 - Dunkirk, Warren & Pittsburgh Railway Company Stock, 1872 (111016)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued in 1872 for 1 share. Train runs right to left. Holes punched thru signatures to cxl. Listed in Cox. VF. Provenance: Ken Prag Collection Coun
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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East Harrisburg Passenger Railway Co Stocks (2)- Different Formats  (111058)2578 - East Harrisburg Passenger Railway Co Stocks (2)- Different Formats (111058)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two common stocks issued in 1886 and 1894 at Harrisburg, PA.Cert. #34 and #1202. The earlier dated on features a horse pulling a streetcar and the lat
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Eastern and Western Air Line Railway Co Stock Certificate, 1886  (111060)2579 - Eastern and Western Air Line Railway Co Stock Certificate, 1886 (111060)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. under the laws of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Iow. Cert. #77, issued for 5 shares. Shares were $100 each. Eagle with flag vignette.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****3 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Four Pennsylvania Passenger Railway Stock Certificates  (111256)2580 - Four Pennsylvania Passenger Railway Stock Certificates (111256)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group of Pennsylvania rails. 1) Empire Passenger Rail Way Co of the City of Philadelphia, 1875. Large eagle at the top and horse drawn trolleys a
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Franklin Canal Company in Aid of their Railroad, $1,000 Bond Certificate, 1851  (111072)2581 - Franklin Canal Company in Aid of their Railroad, $1,000 Bond Certificate, 1851 (111072)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #227, $1,000 bond issued in 1851. Small train vignette. Twelve coupons at the bottom. Mortgage bond from the Rail Road of the Franklin Canal Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********t for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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The Jackson Coal Railroad Co.   (110015)2582 - The Jackson Coal Railroad Co. (110015)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates. Incorp Pennsylvania Feb. 26, 1883 to build ten miles of track south from the end of Mercer's spur to Grove City. Both certi...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 225.00
 
 
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Group of Four Pennsylvania Street Railway Stocks  (111096)2583 - Group of Four Pennsylvania Street Railway Stocks (111096)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three from The Citizens Passenger Railway Company (10th and 11th Streets), issued in 1859, 1911 and 1923. Shares were $50 each. The 1911 certificate h
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Co  (110022)2584 - Lehigh Valley Railroad Co (110022)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six certificates. Operated in the northeastern United States primarily to haul anthracite coal. It was authorized on April 21, 1846, for freight and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
Sold to k***1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Lykens Valley Rail Road & Coal Co.  (110018)2585 - Lykens Valley Rail Road & Coal Co. (110018)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
incorporated April 7, 1830, under special act of the State of Pennsylvania, for the purpose of constructing and operating a railroad between Millersbu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Minnesota Territory, Philadelphia and Indians RR stock  (112476)2586 - Minnesota Territory, Philadelphia and Indians RR stock (112476)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates. 1. Toledo, Logansport & Burlington Railway Co. incorp 1860 in Indiana started operations in 1862 and stopped service in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to j******d for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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North Pennsylvania Rail Road Co.  (112260)2587 - North Pennsylvania Rail Road Co. (112260)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The company incorporated on April 8, 1852, as the Philadelphia, Easton and Water Gap. Construction began on June 16, 1853; the company changed its nam
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Northern Liberties Railroad Loan  (112242)2588 - Northern Liberties Railroad Loan (112242)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorp. 1896 Pennsylvania . One of the few of these certificates that has not been torn in half, which is rare to find. #29 , I/C, $1000, 6% loan to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 225.00
Sold to d*****x for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Oil Creek Railroad and Oil Creek & Allegheny River railway  (110000)2589 - Oil Creek Railroad and Oil Creek & Allegheny River railway (110000)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates. 1. Oil Creek Rail Road Co. incorp. 1860 Pennsylvania. #163, I/C, 3 shares $50 par issued to Isaac S. Alden Feb 1, 1864. Signed L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to k***1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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