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

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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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Laramie Embossed Drug Bottle Collection (5)  (124837)1580 - Laramie Embossed Drug Bottle Collection (5) (124837)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four differnt Laramie drug bottles: W. T. Winters (c1887-90) CLC Co. 4 3/8"; Seltele (maverick, 1oz), listed in Borton with no pic; Red Cross (...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l******8 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Rawlins Embossed Drug Bottles (3)  (124839)1581 - Rawlins Embossed Drug Bottles (3) (124839)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ferris Maghee 5" (3oz), 5 1/2" (4oz), 7" (8oz) (1880-7, 1888). Maghee was a veteran of the Indian Wars in the region. He retired from...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to b********t.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Shannon Bros. Drug Bottle, unlisted in Borton.  (125381)1582 - Shannon Bros. Drug Bottle, unlisted in Borton. (125381)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shannon Bros./ Druggists/ Rock Springs, Wyo.. 5", clear, small lip chip. D.F. & Co. base. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Wyoming...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Rock Springs Collection of Embossed Drug Bottles (6)  (124836)1583 - Rock Springs Collection of Embossed Drug Bottles (6) (124836)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different varieties of Rock Springs drug bottles. Anderson Drug Co. (1908-1911) 4 5/8 (2oz), 5 3/4" (4oz) Blue Ribbon patent; Rock Spring...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Pioneer Pharmacy Bottle  (125547)1584 - Pioneer Pharmacy Bottle (125547)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of three different Wheatland embossed drug bottles known for Wheatland. The term "pioneer" almost always represents the first drug sto...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to l******8 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Medicine Bottles from Laramie, WYoming  (108712)1585 - Medicine Bottles from Laramie, WYoming (108712)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of four (4) medicine bottles from Laramie, Wyoming (1901-1910) and two different pharmacies: a) Frank H. Eccleston Pharmacist 6 in. X 2.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Medicine Bottles from Rawlins, Wyoming  (108710)1586 - Medicine Bottles from Rawlins, Wyoming (108710)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of five (5) medicine bottles from two different pharmacies in Rawlins, Wyoming. There are two (2) from the Rawlins Drug Co. a) 5.375 in.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b********t.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Wyoming Embossed Bottles  (124831)1587 - Wyoming Embossed Bottles (124831)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
H. Aman, Cheyenne aqua Hutch (Cheyenne BW, c1905, successor to Lyman Astley); Wyoming Drug Co. 7.5" (drug store owned at one time by John Osbor...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l******8 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Amber Bitters Trio  (124826)1588 - Amber Bitters Trio (124826)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three beautiful near mint amber bitters: California Fig Bitters (Ring C15), Marshall's Bitters (Ring M40) and Magador Bitters (Ring R98). Clean ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***7 for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Beer Bottle Collection  (122858)1589 - Beer Bottle Collection (122858)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beer bottle collection, seven in all. Includes three amber and brown bottles .Walker, Weiss Beer, The Park Brewing Company and four clear, Emerson Bre
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Bottle, Back-bar, Tooled Top - Cognac Brandy  (125859)1590 - Bottle, Back-bar, Tooled Top - Cognac Brandy (125859)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Back-bar Cognac Brandy bottle, clear with tooled top, lettering etched into glass and gilded. 3-1/4 inch diameter, 11-1/2 inches tall, flat bottom, ve
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8***6 for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Bottle, Fifth, Back-bar, Tooled Top - Anisette  (125860)1591 - Bottle, Fifth, Back-bar, Tooled Top - Anisette (125860)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Back-bar Anisette fifth bottle, clear with tooled top. 3-1/4 inch diameter, 11-1/2 inches tall, flat bottom, very good condition. Lettering etched int
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8***6 for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Burton & Bristols Large Embossed "Cure" Bottles (2)  (125212)1592 - Burton & Bristols Large Embossed "Cure" Bottles (2) (125212)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) 11" tall embossed Genuine Sarsparilla on front, Bristol's New York on sides c1870s. Aqua 2.) 10" tall embossed Burton's Famil...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Cal-Nevada Saloon Family Archive  (125135)1593 - Cal-Nevada Saloon Family Archive (125135)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A small archive of San Francisco and Nevada. 4 Generation saloon family Heidtmann. The Heidtmann family merged with the Becker family who had been act
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Comstock Bottle and Book  (122125)1594 - Comstock Bottle and Book (122125)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. Book, Legends of the Comstock Lode by Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg. 1950. Autographed by Jack E. Ferris. Lots of photos of the Com
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
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Famous Embossed Bottle Product Trade Cards  (124127)1595 - Famous Embossed Bottle Product Trade Cards (124127)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five trade cards advertising products that used embossed bottles: Dr. Kilmer's Swamproot Kidney Live and Bladder Cure, Lydia E. Kinkham&#...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Mau, Eureka, Nevada Blob Soda +1  (125145)1596 - Mau, Eureka, Nevada Blob Soda +1 (125145)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic H Mau and Company, Eureka NV blob soda with western style lettering. This is the only blob soda from Nevada with the name Nevada spelled out.
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Medicine Bottles from Western Druggists    (108711)1597 - Medicine Bottles from Western Druggists (108711)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of four (4) medicine bottles from Western druggists ; a) Moes Hospital Sioux Falls, So. Dakota 8.25 in. X 2.75 in. X 1.75 in. 300cc/ 10
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b********t.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Pacific Brewing & Malting Co. 3D Postcard  (125883)1598 - Pacific Brewing & Malting Co. 3D Postcard (125883)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early semi holographic card c1910-15 for the Pacific Brewing and Malting Co, Tacoma extra pale. Rare early brewing card. Date: Country (if not USA)
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Warners Safe Nervine  (125147)1599 - Warners Safe Nervine (125147)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic medium amber rare warners product, applied top, Rochester NY at bottom with large R and large Y. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ci
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8***6 for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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