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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Nevada Mining Hand Colored Print  (122799)1040 - Nevada Mining Hand Colored Print (122799)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice hand colored print of Nevada mining operation titled "Desilvering." The piece measures 9"x 6" and 11"x 14" with...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to h*******i for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Robert Caples Nevada Indians Portfolio  (122045)1041 - Robert Caples Nevada Indians Portfolio (122045)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1970 portfolio by Nevada artist Robert Caples. It's titled "The Desert People" and is number nine out of an issue of 500 sets. these a...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Eric Sloane Southwest Prints  (122885)1042 - Eric Sloane Southwest Prints (122885)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two copies of a painting done and signed by artist Eric Sloane. Both are signed and numbered 381/450 and 377/450. They are of an adobe structure near
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Courrier & Ives Sailing Ship Prints  (122054)1043 - Courrier & Ives Sailing Ship Prints (122054)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten 12"x 16" and twelve 14"x 19" Courrier & Ives' prints with sailing ship themes. The larger copies are stand alones, ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Football Hero -- Norman Rockwell Signed Lithograph   (117713)1044 - Football Hero -- Norman Rockwell Signed Lithograph (117713)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Football Hero"180/200 original signed lithograph by Norman Rockwell. Printer's mark in lower left corner, signature on lower right. P...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Marine Prints  (122803)1045 - Civil War Marine Prints (122803)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two reproduction prints depicting Civil War era marine scenes. First is an 8"x 12" depiction of the Steamship "Marion" that wa...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Framed Mardi Gras Posters (2)  (125226)1046 - Framed Mardi Gras Posters (2) (125226)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1988 poster signed, name illegible. 35 x 22.5 inches lacking glass. 1987 poster framed triple matte signed and numbered 40 x 30 inches. Date: Coun
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Abstract Cityscape - Oil Painting by Lee K Parkinson  (125202)1047 - Abstract Cityscape - Oil Painting by Lee K Parkinson (125202)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original oil painting of an abstract cityscape signed by Lee K Parkinson (1913-2000) with the date 1961 in the lower left corner. Rich, warm tones are
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Antique Black and White Art Prints  (124622)1048 - Antique Black and White Art Prints (124622)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five black and white prints on heavy paper, probably from the early 1800s, approx 17-1/2 x 12-1/2 inches. See photos for condition and design details.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Art Book, The Land of Living Color  (124520)1049 - Art Book, The Land of Living Color (124520)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautiful 64-page book containing paintings and color photos of the western United States, starting in Arizona, and going up the coast of California
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*********7 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Aspen Print by BR Garvin  (125008)1050 - Aspen Print by BR Garvin (125008)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Western print by artist Barbara Ruth Garvin 1936-2006. 79/250 limited edition numbered print. Measures 19.5 x 26.5 Date: Country (if not USA): St
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Bald Eagle Print Titled Morning Majesty Lithograph Print by Lee Cable  (125005)1051 - Bald Eagle Print Titled Morning Majesty Lithograph Print by Lee Cable (125005)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed by Colorado artist Lee Cable. Measures 28 1/2 x 34. Certificate of authenticity on backside. Date: 1989 Country (if not USA): State:
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 1*****C for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Beach Scene Pastel Giclée, Numbered  (124990)1052 - Beach Scene Pastel Giclée, Numbered (124990)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A sizable piece measuring approx 40 x 32" framed. Numbered 40/93. The Artists name is illegible. Frame has some minor damage on the right side,...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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California Gold Diggers - Framed Print  (125067)1053 - California Gold Diggers - Framed Print (125067)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hand-colored woodcut print from Ballou's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion, published in 1855. The image shows a gathering of gold miners in vari...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Campkeeper by John Clymer  (125009)1054 - Campkeeper by John Clymer (125009)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Limited edition print 72/350 print signed by Washington Artist John Clymer. Clymer is listed in Who was Who in American Art 1564-1975. Date: Countr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*********1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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County Cottage Oil Painting on Canvas with Wooden Frame by artist C. Tom  (119707)1055 - County Cottage Oil Painting on Canvas with Wooden Frame by artist C. Tom (119707)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pastoral Landscape Painting of Cottage in Trees by Pond by artist C. Tom. Vintage. House in Trees by Pond, by C. Tom. Medium: Oil painting on canv
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Court of Appeals - Signed Print by Will Billas  (125232)1056 - Court of Appeals - Signed Print by Will Billas (125232)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Humorous signed and numbered print by artist Will Bullas, 1994, double signed -- once on the print and again in gold directly on the glass. A professi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Duck Prints, (3) Autographed  (117695)1057 - Duck Prints, (3) Autographed (117695)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Pheasant in flight by Maynard Reese, 1981.Framed size: 37" x 28.5", no. 128/950. "The success and tradition of Maynard Reece's...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Duck Stamp Prints (3)  (117699)1058 - Duck Stamp Prints (3) (117699)
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1) Migratory Waterfowl Vermont by James Killen--no.588/13910. Killenis an avid sportsman and internationally recognized wildlife and sporting dog art
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Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Dynasty by Bill Dotson  (125155)1059 - Dynasty by Bill Dotson (125155)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Dynasty print is signed and numbered 21/400 by noted sports artist Bill Dotson. It features Eddie Debartolo Jr. class of 2016 Football Hall of Fam
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Estimate : 130.00 - 260.00
Sold to r***6 for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
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