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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Louis Phillips I   (122101)2300 - Louis Phillips I (122101)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass token, round. Reverse Queen Victoria. Obverse Bus to Louis looking right. King of France 1830-48 and the last King of France, monarchy was ab
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Louis XIV tokens (Jeton)  (121964)2301 - Louis XIV tokens (Jeton) (121964)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. All brass, have bust of Louis XIV obv. With inscription : LUD XIIII DG FR ET NAV REX “ Louis XIV, by the grace of God, King o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Louis XV tokens  (121963)2302 - Louis XV tokens (121963)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. All have bust of Louis XV obv. Various rev: shield, tree or flyer di lies. Date: 1715-74 Country (if not USA): France State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Louis XVI tokens  (121962)2303 - Louis XVI tokens (121962)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1.1780, Brass Jeton , Nuremberg. Bust of Louis XVI, rev: house w/tree, 2. France, brass. 3. 1794, Bust Louis XVI, Rev: ship. 4. 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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George token   (121967)2304 - George token (121967)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv:Bust off George facing right. Language translated roughly means : Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, defender of Faith.. R
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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German Military Token Collection (9)  (124370)2305 - German Military Token Collection (9) (124370)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine military tokens from Germany: Heibronn; Neubrucke NCO; Westlee; Heidelberg; Spielbrank and others. Date: Country (if not USA): German
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to M******m for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Liberty Obverse Spiel Marke  (122110)2306 - Liberty Obverse Spiel Marke (122110)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. $10 Liberty Obv.Gold plated spiel markes. Reverse: Eagle_ Compositions Gem Unc. General Washington AU. New York City Hall Gem Unc. Des
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Napoleon Tokens   (122104)2307 - Napoleon Tokens (122104)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20. Brass, round. 15 obv. Napoleon bust facing left. Rev Spiel Marke. Four Are Napoleon and Victoria , dated 1854 & 56. One, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Nuremberg Jeton   (121969)2308 - Nuremberg Jeton (121969)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. I.E.; Louis XVI obv, with sun face reverse. Anne of England x2, but German made and more. Date: 1700’s Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Stecken-Reuter Spielmarke  (121968)2309 - Stecken-Reuter Spielmarke (121968)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Brass token, Obv: man holding dog in one hand, sword in the other. OBv.: Spiel Marke w/laureates. One is very bright brass and in excelle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to C*****4 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Victoria tokens collection  (121972)2310 - Victoria tokens collection (121972)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 45. Examples included: H.M.G.M. Queen Victoria obv. Rev: to Hanover (also known as Cumberland Jacks). Keep Your Temper, Spiel Marke, Victori
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 600.00
Sold to S***1 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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King Joseph I  (122102)2311 - King Joseph I (122102)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass token. Joseph bust facing right obv. Reverse: Man holding spear and shield. Joseph Jacob Ignacio Johann Anton Eustachius, 1678-1711. Crowned
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Iceland Rockville NCO Club Token  (124372)2312 - Iceland Rockville NCO Club Token (124372)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Face Value / 10c / Club / Currency / Use in U.S. / Forbidden // Rockville NCO / Mar-Matic /Sales Co. / 1008 E. Balto St. / Baltimore 2, M.D.; Br. rd.,
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Italy Military Tokens  (124378)2313 - Italy Military Tokens (124378)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) Allied Officer's Club, Naples; 2 & 3) Flamingo Club,Naples. Date: Country (if not USA): Italy State: City: Provena...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to M******m for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Japan Military Token Collection  (124375)2314 - Japan Military Token Collection (124375)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: Yokota AFB; Osaka; Johnson Officers Mess; Okinawa (2). Date: Country (if not USA): Japan State: City: Provenance: John Reynold
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Philippines Military Token Collection  (124373)2315 - Philippines Military Token Collection (124373)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: Fort Mills; Clark Air Base; PAE Philippines (2). Date: Country (if not USA): Philippines State: City: Provenance: John Reynolds
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to n******n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Russian Counter Collection (Fauver)  (125574)2316 - Russian Counter Collection (Fauver) (125574)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ben Fauver's collection of Russian counters. These are mostly in the style of other western European counters of the nineteenth century- many wi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Two Russian Kings  (122105)2317 - Two Russian Kings (122105)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Alexander King of Russia. Bust looking left obv. Rev. We Conquer to Set Free. Dated (not readable). Peter II King of Russia , named
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Foreign Token Group, Lot of 8  (121831)2318 - Foreign Token Group, Lot of 8 (121831)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. #1598 Low Countries, obverse : Spaniard w/severed head on sword. #1600 Netherlands, Jeton , Charles II of Spain, EF cond, #1608 Peace
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to n*******e for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Iasabel II token  (121966)2319 - Iasabel II token (121966)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1868 Obv. Bust of Isabel II facing left., reverse crowned and draped shield. Engraver Luis Marchionni Hombron. Isabel inherited the throne in 1833
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to j******6 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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