Spooktacular Auction: Americana, Mining, Numismatics, & More (October 2020)

Auction Details

Welcome to our Halloween Sale!

We continue to get in marvelous collections of Americana from all over the country. Keep them coming!!!

As many of you have seen, we have found new ways to increase visibility on the internet, which has risen our number o0f competitive bidders by over 30% lately. Our stockpile of registered bidders is one of the largest in America, and we are all thankful to you all for participating in our exciting auctions.

This sale features some amazing one of a kind rarities, and also brings to market several long awaited collections.

Perhaps the top item in the sale is the Pierce Powell copy of the all-time #1 “psychedelic” rock n roll poster, the Charlatans at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City. Long on display in his personal home, Powell’s personal copy of this historic event is now offered. We were unable to verify if this is the only copy, or one of two known. Regardless, if you are a rock n roll collector, it is the all-time #1 poster.

The auction features the collections of Ken Prag, Salvatore Falcone and John Reynolds.

Folks have been asking for a couple years now when we were going to get to the Ken Prag Industrial, Banking and Commercial collections to market. The answer is “NOW.” Perhaps the brewing collection is some of the best in the current sale, which is spread out over the next two sales. As we sort through the massive collection, I’ve seen the turnpike material (early 1800s), banking, foods, industrials, oils, and so much more, including some fabulous autographed material. It will take at least a year to sell this portion of the collection. And there’s more… we are now starting to organize and sell his massive postcard and stereo view collections. Previously we sold Alaska, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado collections. Now its time for California and rarities from other areas of post card collecting. You’ll see some of the best and most beautiful post cards ever printed in this and coming sales, particularly the European art cards, “poster” cards of the PPIE which are unarguably some of the most beautiful cards ever printed, and more.

The Salvatore Falcone Collection of Californiana is a true treasure. Historical photographs of all sorts are a big focus, and include some great rarities, including some key out-of-state pieces, such as Alaska. Medals, and ephemera round out more than 100 lots of key collectibles.

John Reynolds’ collections included more rarities from his Central California collection, as well as his military token collection.

We continue with massive holdings from the Benjamin Fauver collections of counters and tokens. This large group centers on foreign counters and early foreign tokens, some dating back to the 1500s.

Don’t miss the marble collection, large numismatic offerings, historical Hawaii material, rare mining and other maps, gold specimens, Civil war material, stamp collections, western art and so much more.

And remember- we are always after new and major collections to bring to market. We are your source for selling Americana at the best prices obtainable, having sold more than any other company in the past decade alone. We plan on having our entire sales database online soon at no cost – nearly 200,000 lots of Americana sold since 2014. Give us a call today! We have agents all over America, and travel to see most collections.

Auction Schedule

Day 1 (Thur, Oct 29) Lots 1000-1679
Art (1000-1125)
Native Americana (1126-1196)
Textiles (1197-1233)
Foreign Collectibles (1234-1267)
General Collectibles (1268-1307)
Collector Spoons (1308-1315)
Jewelry (1316-1351)
Scales (1352-1353)
Advertising/Signs (1354-1369)
Furnishings & 3D Items (1370-1424)
Music (1425-1429)
Theatre (1430-1456)
Sports (1457-1468)
Tobacciana (1469-1472)
Saloon (1473-1478)
Cowboy (1479-1484)
Comic Books (1485-1491)
Books & Magazines (1492-1520)
Antiquarian Books (1521-1539)
Bottles (1540-1627)
Marbles (1603-1668)
Gaming (1669-1679)

Day 2 (Fri, Oct 30) Lots 2000-2762
Firefighting Memorabilia (2000-2078)
Fraternal Organizations (2079-2080)
Badges (2082-2174) (Also see badges on day 5!)
Numismatics (2175-2295)
Bullion (2175)
Ingots (2176-2178)
Coins (2179-2225)
Currency (2227-2240)
Dies & Hobbs (2241-2249)
Ephemera & Exonumia (2250-2259)
Medals (2260-2281)
So-Called Dollars (2282-2295)
Tokens (2296-2762)

Day 3 (Sat, Oct 31) Lots 3000-3685
Transportation (3000-3034)
Stocks & Bonds (3035-3498)
Minerals (3489-3495)
Mining (3496-3557)
Tools (3558-3566)
Firearms (3567-3584)
Political (3585-3603)
World's Fairs (3604-3619)
Military (3620-3685)

Day 4 (Sun, Nov 1) Lots 4000-4712
General Americana Geo. Sorted AZ-WY (4000-4103)
Maps (4104-4124)
Photographs (4125-4209)
Philatelic(4210-4433)
Wells Fargo (4363-4382)
Bargains & Dealer Specials Part I (4383-4712)

Day 5 (Mon, Nov 2) Lots 5000-5798
Bargains & Dealer Specials Part II
Art (5000-5093)
Native Americana (5094-5113)
Firearms/Weaponry (5114-5116)
Badges (5117-5124)
Foreign Collectibles (5125-5139)
Textiles (5140-5145)
Furnishings & 3D Items (5146-5162)
General Americana Ephemera & Collectibles (5163-5249)
Hollywood/Theatre (5450-5260)
Music (5261-5272)
Cowboy/Saloon/Tobacco (5272-5281)
Bottles (5288-5304)
Gaming (5305-5312)
Jewelry (5313-5322)
General Americana Geographically Sorted (5323-5416)
Political (5417-5420)
Postcards (5421-5428)
Wells Fargo (5429-5433)
World's Fairs (5434-5437)
Sports (5438-5470)
Military (5471-5494)
Mining (5495-5556)
Stocks & Bonds (5558-5796)
Transportation (5770-5798)

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Pre-Columbian Style Clay Figures  (108683)1000 - Pre-Columbian Style Clay Figures (108683)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Contemporary clay figures in the style of Pre-Columbian art. The largest is a wall-mounted piece approx 10 inches wide and 13 inches tall. See photo f
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to d****r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Roseville Pottery Collection (7 pieces)  (108794)1001 - Roseville Pottery Collection (7 pieces) (108794)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large rust Bowl (466-10) 14" x8" wide; gorgeous rust and green Lilly bowl (671-4) 7 x 4.5" tall; off red and flesh vase (1FH-6) 7 x...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Hitler Bronze Plaque  (124503)1002 - Hitler Bronze Plaque (124503)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 x 13.5" bronze plaque in bas-relief. This plaque was collected in Germany some years ago. It differs from those found commonly on the web by...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Carved Teak Wood Sumo Wrestler  (119608)1003 - Carved Teak Wood Sumo Wrestler (119608)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully and elegantly hand carved Japanese Sumo wrestler of teak wood. He wears the traditional Japanese “fundoshi” garment worn
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Asian Musician Carvings, Bone-like Epoxy  (108665)1004 - Asian Musician Carvings, Bone-like Epoxy (108665)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of Oriental style carvings depicting musicians. The material is synthetic but made to look like ivory or bone. Each figure is about 2-3
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Carved Reclining Female Figures  (108673)1005 - Carved Reclining Female Figures (108673)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Asian female figures, carved from a synthetic material to look like ivory, reclining on wooden bases. The larger figure is 10 inches long and abou
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Faux Ivory Statuette of Asian Woman  (108676)1006 - Faux Ivory Statuette of Asian Woman (108676)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful statuette of an Asian woman dressed in flowing garments and holding a cluster of pinecones(?). It is carved from a synthetic material made t
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Happy Buddha Figure  (108672)1007 - Happy Buddha Figure (108672)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carving of a Happy Buddha figure with hands upraised and a big smile. Made of synthetic material designed to look like ivory without the guilt. Perman
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Malachite Carved Horse with Wooden Stand  (108667)1008 - Malachite Carved Horse with Wooden Stand (108667)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Absolutely spectacular malachite horse carving, 7 inches long, 2 inches wide, and 3-1/2 inches tall without the base. Base adds 1-1/2 inches to the he
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c****t for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Pair of Hummel Statues "Umbrella Boy" and "Umbrella Girl"  (125660)1009 - Pair of Hummel Statues "Umbrella Boy" and "Umbrella Girl" (125660)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Adorable matching pair of large Hummel statues. One is dated 1951 on the bottom. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to A**********8 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Jorge Levoyer's Study in Oil of Native Ecuadorian Woman  (119004)1010 - Jorge Levoyer's Study in Oil of Native Ecuadorian Woman (119004)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sensitive portrait of a woman by early 20th century Ecuadorian artist Jorge Levoyer. Oil on board, 11" x 8.5", Framed 15" x 12"...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Art Prints of 1714 Commissioned by Louis XIV  (122917)1011 - Art Prints of 1714 Commissioned by Louis XIV (122917)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of nine (9) block prints published in 1714. This hard bound folio was originally published with many more block prints however only nine
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Fashion Plates from the 1800s  (124609)1012 - Fashion Plates from the 1800s (124609)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight fashion plates of six women and two men painted in gouache, all approx 9-3/4 x 15-1/4 inches. Two are unmounted and unlabelled painted on golden
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Fashion Plates from various French Albums  (124607)1013 - Fashion Plates from various French Albums (124607)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of full-color lithographed fashion plates from the early 1800s. Pieces of the original album and 15 images in various sizes are i
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Hand-Colored French Horsemanship Prints (6)  (108687)1014 - Hand-Colored French Horsemanship Prints (6) (108687)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of six hand-colored prints depicting various techniques of horsemanship. The back of each print bears a text description of the style of riding,
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Heads of Jupiter and Ajax, Large Engraving  (124632)1015 - Heads of Jupiter and Ajax, Large Engraving (124632)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nineteenth Century French Neo-classical engraving, titled Tete de Jupiter et d' Ajax: the heads of Jupiter and Ajax. Approx 21 x 16 inches, suit...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Paris Hotels in Antique Hand-colored Prints  (124623)1016 - Paris Hotels in Antique Hand-colored Prints (124623)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two spectacular full-color prints of famous Paris hotels: The Hotel du Louvre and the InterContinental Paris Le Grand (Grand Hotel) 15-1/2 x 10-3/4 in
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Three F. Hilon Prints  (125156)1017 - Three F. Hilon Prints (125156)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
French artist France Hilon's ghostly style of work is emotive. Three prints: 1) 21/150, a horse in moonlight, 22" x 18", linen matted ...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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International Travel Posters (4)  (122893)1018 - International Travel Posters (4) (122893)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four reproduction travel posters 26"x 41". In near new condition. Posters advertising German destinations as well as one that advertises L...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Women of Italy Art Drawings (4) by Ferrari  (124606)1019 - Women of Italy Art Drawings (4) by Ferrari (124606)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four, full-color lithographs of four different women from various locations about Italy including Sonnino, Cerbara, Aricia, and Nettuno. Signature in
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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