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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Chicago & South Western Railway Co Stock Certificate, 1870  (111230)2460 - Chicago & South Western Railway Co Stock Certificate, 1870 (111230)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #2170, issued in 1870 for 2 shares. Two trains passing each other from different directions vignette. Heavy folds. Revenue stamp at left. The le
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Joplin and Pittsburg Railway Co.  (110006)2461 - Joplin and Pittsburg Railway Co. (110006)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates. Incorp. 1907 Joplin Missouri. 1. #304, I/U, $500, 5%, First Mortgage 20 yr gold bearer bond due 1930. Issued March 1, 1910 and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 225.00
Sold to l*******r for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Kansas City and Northern Connecting Railroad Co.  (112021)2462 - Kansas City and Northern Connecting Railroad Co. (112021)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorp 1895 State of Missouri. Only known issue dates are 1897-98. #671, I/U, 1 share @$100 par common stock issued Aug. 30, 1899. Signed V. Presid
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 175.00
Sold to r********-.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Kansas City Bridge & Terminal Railway.  (112019)2463 - Kansas City Bridge & Terminal Railway. (112019)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorp 1889 Kansas City, MO. #1047, I/U, $500 6%, First Mortgage Gold Bearer Bond due 1919. Issued July 1, 1889 signed Willard E. Minner President.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 350.00
Sold to N*******r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Kansas City, St Louis and Chicago Railroad Co.  (112007)2464 - Kansas City, St Louis and Chicago Railroad Co. (112007)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven certificates. Incorp. Missouri, started operations in 1877 and stopped service in 1949 for a total period of operations of 72 years. 1. #129
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 220.00
Sold to N*******r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Ohio and Missouri RR stock  (112264)2465 - Ohio and Missouri RR stock (112264)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates. 1. The Nodaway Valley Railroad was a construction company for the Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs Railroad that arrived
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 175.00
 
 
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The Kansas City Railways Co.   (112008)2466 - The Kansas City Railways Co. (112008)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four certificates. Incorp 1914 state of Missouri. 1. Two bonds. $1000, 5%, Sinking fund gold bearer bond, due 1944 issued July 1, 1915. Signed Phi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to f***2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Various Kansas City RR certificates  (112024)2467 - Various Kansas City RR certificates (112024)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four certificates. 1. The Kansas City Southern Railway Co. Incorp. Missouri 1880. #40486, I/C, 100 shares @ $100 par issued June 1, 1934. Olive, &q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********-.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Kansas City, Beatrice and Western Railroad Co.   (112020)2468 - Kansas City, Beatrice and Western Railroad Co. (112020)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorp. 1902 State of Nebraska. #5, I/U, $1000, 5%, First Mortgage gold bearer bond due 1922. Issued, July 1, 1902. Signed by president. Green, em
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Chilled Car-Wheel Grinding Co.  (110821)2469 - Chilled Car-Wheel Grinding Co. (110821)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One-of-a-kind certificate for Nevada and railroad collectors. Company incorporated November 11th, 1879. This certificate was issued on the same day! C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to D******a for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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Eureka Nevada Railway Co  (110820)2470 - Eureka Nevada Railway Co (110820)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Eureka Nevada Railway Company was the successor of the Eureka & Palisade Railroad. George Whittell (Lake Tahoe fame) saved the railroad, ren...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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American Electric Railroad Signal Company Stock, 1883  (111067)2471 - American Electric Railroad Signal Company Stock, 1883 (111067)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive cert. #70, issued for 100 shares at Portsmouth, N.H. Large vignette of a train circling a small hamlet. Shares were $50 each. Total ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b****5 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Bartlett & Albany Railroad Stock and Bond Certificates  (111033)2472 - Bartlett & Albany Railroad Stock and Bond Certificates (111033)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two from Bartlett & Albany. Common cert. #7, issued in 1893 for 1 share. No vignette. Bond cert. #52, issued in 1888. Train near factory, forty ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Concord & Claremont Rail Road Stock Certificates, 1849 and 1852  (111208)2473 - Concord & Claremont Rail Road Stock Certificates, 1849 and 1852 (111208)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two issued certificates. Cert. #605, issued for 2 shares in 1849 to Barnard Bayley and signed by Joseph Lowe as president. Black on blue, odd shares.
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Northern Railroad  (112241)2474 - Northern Railroad (112241)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four certificates. Incorp 1844 New Jersey. The Northern Railroad (sometimes called the Northern New Hampshire Railroad) was a U.S. railroad in centr
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 220.00
 
 
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Cape May & Millville Rail Road Co Stock Certificates (2)  (111153)2475 - Cape May & Millville Rail Road Co Stock Certificates (2) (111153)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two stock certificates issued in 1865 and 1868. Certs. #220 and #470. Both red pen cancelled. Nice vignette of beachgoers at Cape May beach across the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to k********w.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Coro and Lavela Railroad & Improvement Co Stock, N.J. 1898  (111190)2476 - Coro and Lavela Railroad & Improvement Co Stock, N.J. 1898 (111190)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare certificate from this railroad. Nothing from this company is listed in Cox. Issued for 10 shares to F.A. Chiminos and signed by Jacob Baiz a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******o for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Kill-Von-Kull Railway Co.  (112001)2477 - Kill-Von-Kull Railway Co. (112001)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorp. 1885 New Jersey. Only two are know to have been issued #5 & 13. #11 (not known to exist), I/C, 3 shares @ $100 par issued to James ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to s********K for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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New Jersey, Nebraska and Illinois RR stock/bond  (112266)2478 - New Jersey, Nebraska and Illinois RR stock/bond (112266)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates. 1. Northern Alabama Coal, Iron and Railway Co. incorp. 1899 New Jersey. #585, I/U, $1000, 5%, First Mortgage 40 year gold bea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to k***1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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New York and New Jersey stocks  (112290)2479 - New York and New Jersey stocks (112290)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates. 1. Interborough-Metropolitan Co. incorp New York 1907. #A7968, I/U, Collateral Trust, $1000, 4 1/2% Gold bearer bond issued Aug
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 225.00
Sold to b****5 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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