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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 In Person PreviewPreview

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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)

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.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
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Lutz Swirl Marbles - 3 (125419)1640 - Lutz Swirl Marbles - 3 (125419)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Lutz swirl marbles, all having some condition issues. 1) 13/16-inch Onionskin Lutz - Beautiful 360 degree Joseph Coat style. Rainbow of colors.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Lutz Swirl Marbles (2) (125420)1641 - Lutz Swirl Marbles (2) (125420)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 11/16-inch, Ribbon core Lutz. Pink ribbon. Mint. 2) 11/16-inch Banded opaque Lutz. Light blue outer strands. One very small moon and one very sma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Marble Collectors Library - Books and Catalogs (7) (125427)1642 - Marble Collectors Library - Books and Catalogs (7) (125427)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. (3) Morphy's Marble Auction Catalogs - 2010, Nov. 2011, Dec. 2011. 2. (1) BIG BOOK of MARBLES - Everett Grist. 3. (1) AMERICAN MACHINE-MADE...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Mica marbles - 3 (125364)1643 - Mica marbles - 3 (125364)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. 3/4" Clear mica with one one strand of dark green cane running pontil to pontil. A few tiny nicks on surface but overall nice marble. 2. 13/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Mica Marbles (3) (125367)1644 - Mica Marbles (3) (125367)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. 5/8" light blue mica. One very small nick and a little surface haziness. 2. 5/8" amber mica. One small open air bubble as made. Some li...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Naked Ribbon Core (125361)1645 - Naked Ribbon Core (125361)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1" Red and yellow naked ribbon core. One small chip and a couple of flea bites. Attractive and rare marble. Date: Country (if not USA): St...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to b*********r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Onionskin marbles (3) (125374)1646 - Onionskin marbles (3) (125374)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. 3/4" paneled onionskin. Panels are pink/white and green/yellow. Two tiny nicks by pontil otherwise surface near mint. 2. 3/4" red/green...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Onionskin Marbles, Large - 2 (125378)1647 - Onionskin Marbles, Large - 2 (125378)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. 1-13/16" paneled onionskin. panels are red/yellow and green/white. All panels have mica. Marble has been polished to the point pontils are ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Onionskin Marbles, Large Paneled - 2 (125380)1648 - Onionskin Marbles, Large Paneled - 2 (125380)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. 2" lobed, paneled onionskin. Panels are yellow/red and yellow/green. Panels are shallow in the yellow/green panels. Marble has been polishe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Onionskin, Large paneled (125379)1649 - Onionskin, Large paneled (125379)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 3/4" paneled onionskin. Panels are red/yellow and blue white. Original condition, very near mint. Date: Country (if not USA): State: C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to i********y for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Onionskin, Large Paneled (125377)1650 - Onionskin, Large Paneled (125377)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1-7/8" Paneled onionskin. Panels red/green/yellow and red/white. Marble has been lightly polished around center, but the pontil areas are origi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to i********y for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Open Double Ribbon Core Marble (125403)1651 - Open Double Ribbon Core Marble (125403)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Open Ribbon Core - 2 1/8". One core has red/white, yellow, green/yellow strands. The other core has blue/white, white, red/yellow strands. Out...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Peewee Swirl Marbles - 10 (125058)1652 - Peewee Swirl Marbles - 10 (125058)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A combination of 10 mint peewee swirls. Combination of (3) latticino cores, (5) divided cores, (1) ribbon core (1) solid core. Date: Country (if no
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Peppermint Ribbon Core (2) (125059)1653 - Peppermint Ribbon Core (2) (125059)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. 3/4" double peppermint ribbon core. Light surface scratches and two tiny dings. 2. 5/8" solid peppermint ribbon core, light surface scr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Popeye corkscrews (4) (125369)1654 - Popeye corkscrews (4) (125369)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. 5/8" red and yellow. Surface mint. 2. 5/8" blue and yellow. Surface mint. 3. 5/8"green and yellow. Surface mint. 4. 7/8"gre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Ribbon core Lutz, Banded opaque Lutz. (2) (125422)1655 - Ribbon core Lutz, Banded opaque Lutz. (2) (125422)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. 3/4" Ribbon core Lutz. Core is pink on one side and blue on the other. Surface has 3 or 4 small dings and several flea bites over most of th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Ribbon Core Marble, Large (125399)1656 - Ribbon Core Marble, Large (125399)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ribbon Core - 1-3/4". White ribbon core with red strands laid on top, both sides. Mid level strands blue and yellow. Outer strands yellow/blue ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Ribbon Core, Solid Core, Onionskin Marbles (125400)1657 - Ribbon Core, Solid Core, Onionskin Marbles (125400)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. Ribbon Core - 1-7/8". White core with one yellow stand centered on each side. Mid-level strands are red. Outer strands are yellow. Surface h...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Ribbon Cores (3) (125360)1658 - Ribbon Cores (3) (125360)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. 5/8" blue/white, green/yellow inner panels. The blue and green canes are translucent (jelly core) type. Surface glass problem free with a fe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Solid Core Marbles - Large (125409)1659 - Solid Core Marbles - Large (125409)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Solid Core - 2". This is a solid core marble but one of the panels separated at time of manufacturing so it appears there is a opening. Does no...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 550.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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