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

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

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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Post-prohibition Zollar Brewing Company Stock (123271)3137 - Post-prohibition Zollar Brewing Company Stock (123271)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 1809 for 100 shares signed by president Charles S Smith. Dateline November 4, 1935. Black on white with a brown border. Small edge issues, othe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n******n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Heiberg Brewing Company Stock (123393)3138 - Heiberg Brewing Company Stock (123393)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorporated in 1933 with the end of Prohibition. Number 364 for 100 shares to Robert Koeppe. Auto signed by president William Heiberg. Eagle Vignette
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n******n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Jim Beam Distillery Stock Certificate (124582)3139 - Jim Beam Distillery Stock Certificate (124582)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice stock certificate issued by the Jim Beam Distillery to Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis, on March 24, 1967. There are two illegible signatur...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Allied Brewing and Distillery Company Stocks (123383)3140 - Allied Brewing and Distillery Company Stocks (123383)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. 1) Number TC0148 purchased the year the company came into existence. Auto signed by president Baumohl. Not cancelled. Fold on right and
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Maryland Brewing Company Stocks (with English connection) (123408)3141 - Maryland Brewing Company Stocks (with English connection) (123408)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both have three pence English Revenue stamps. 1) Number 553 for 1 share. Brown. 1899. 2) # 472 for 1 share to William Drinkwater Freeth. Blue. 1899. 9
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Mint Julep Company Stock Certificate (119374)3142 - Mint Julep Company Stock Certificate (119374)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautiful mint leaf decorated stock certificate issued by The Ginger-Mint Julep Company of Maryland. It was issued on 12/17/1924 and there is no can
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Croft Brewing Company Bond and Specimen Stocks (123338)3143 - Croft Brewing Company Bond and Specimen Stocks (123338)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three specimen. 1) $500 bond. Date 1913. All coupons hole punched. 2) Green 100 shares specimen, 3) Orange less then 100 shares specimen. All three ar
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w******o for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Souther Brewing Company Stock (123275)3144 - Souther Brewing Company Stock (123275)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 95 for 100 shares signed by JK Souther president and CV Souther secretary. Black on brown safety paper. Winged Mercury vignette. Gold underprint &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Goebel Brewing Company Stocks (4) (123397)3145 - Goebel Brewing Company Stocks (4) (123397)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Convertible Preferred Stock, Number 2568. 2/7 share. Red border. 2) Number CPN0405. 14 shares. 'Worthless' stamped across in re...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********h for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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H. E. Walker Distillers and Brewers, Inc. Stocks (4) (123260)3146 - H. E. Walker Distillers and Brewers, Inc. Stocks (4) (123260)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two orange and two brown. 1934 and 1938 dates on both! Early stocks are signed by president Harrington E. Walker! This is the same Walker who was the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Pfeiffer Brewing Company Specimen Stock with Nude Female (123296)3147 - Pfeiffer Brewing Company Specimen Stock with Nude Female (123296)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nude Allegorical Female Vignette. Green and black on white. Excellent condition. Pfeiffer’s Famous Beer was a staple prop in blue-collar, Mid
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********h for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Voigt-Pros't Brewing Company Stock (123268)3148 - Voigt-Pros't Brewing Company Stock (123268)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 4272 for 50 shares in 1936. Signed by president Harry Henderson. Bright orange on white. Eagle vignette with city background. Excellent conditi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Michigan Brewing Company Stock (123441)3149 - Michigan Brewing Company Stock (123441)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 4367 for 105 shares to Harold Card. Signed by president Conlon. Dateline Sep. 25, 1936 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Stag and Eagle vignette. Very sli
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Friars Ale Brewing Company Stock - in business for only six years (123424)3150 - Friars Ale Brewing Company Stock - in business for only six years (123424)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number C2060 for 100 shares. Allegorical female overlooking brewing plant (we suspect). Auto signed. Black on white with green border. Pristine condit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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A. B. C. Brewing Corporation Stocks (123385)3151 - A. B. C. Brewing Corporation Stocks (123385)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. Both 1934. Both auto signed by president AD Plamondon and secretary CD Plamondon. Both with female allegorical vignette. 1) Green CC316. 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s********K for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Independent Breweries Company Stocks - Rare Prohibition Era Brewery Stock (123431)3152 - Independent Breweries Company Stocks - Rare Prohibition Era Brewery Stock (123431)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. Both issued in 1928Both signed by Gass as president. 1) Brown. Number 470 for 24 shares. to Simon Zeitler. Poor condition. 2) Orange. Numb
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Gallatin Brewing Company (123401)3153 - Gallatin Brewing Company (123401)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 30 for 5 shares to John Fraser in 1933. Signed by president Fraser. Eagle vignette. Brown border. The brewery was famous for its Bozeman Beer.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Jetter Brewing Company Temporary Stock (123432)3154 - Jetter Brewing Company Temporary Stock (123432)
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Number NcTC1055 for 100 shares to Leslie Ulrich. Auto signed by Moriarty and Carl. Green. "Immigrants who had settled in Omaha to find their dr...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Consumers' Malting & Brewing Company Stocks - Short Lived Ely, Nevada Brewing Company (123340)3155 - Consumers' Malting & Brewing Company Stocks - Short Lived Ely, Nevada Brewing Company (123340)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. Both signed by president Wilhelming(?) and secretary Kuetchit(?). Both dated March 11, 1909 and issued to Joseph E Stevens. Number 9 and 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Elizabeth Brewing Company Stock (123417)3156 - Elizabeth Brewing Company Stock (123417)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 8954 for 100 shares. Signed by Auf der Heide. Orange border. Allegorical figure in front of a large city. Located in Elizabeth or Bridgewater,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********h for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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