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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Moron / Seville Annex NCO Club Tokens  (124377)2320 - Moron / Seville Annex NCO Club Tokens (124377)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Moron / Seville Annex / NCO / Club // 10c / In Trade; Al., rd., 26 mm. 2) Moron / Seville Annex / NCO / Club // 50 / In Trade; Al. rd.,
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Piaget Swiss Jeweler $20 Counter  (122973)2321 - Piaget Swiss Jeweler $20 Counter (122973)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Liberty Head with stars / 1874; Rev.: Piaget Horlogers Joailliers / Geneve; Br., rd., 35 mm. Storecard of the famed Swiss matchmaker Piaget, fo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to S****h for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ankara Open Mess Tokens (2)  (124376)2322 - Ankara Open Mess Tokens (2) (124376)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two of the same: Ankara / NCO / Open / Mess // 25c In Mdse; Br. rd., 28 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): Turkey State: City: Provenan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to M******m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Misc. British tokens  (122092)2323 - Misc. British tokens (122092)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. One of Marriage of Albert and Alexandria 1863, bust of both. One George IIII, crown reverse. One designed w/hole for a chain. Louis XV
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 180.00
Sold to n*******e for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Prince Albert of Wales Tokens  (122097)2324 - Prince Albert of Wales Tokens (122097)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 37. Collection of various tokens : Visit to Yarmouth 1872, Model for Half Sovereign w/Queen Victoria Obv. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******e for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
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London Token Group - 3  (126185)2325 - London Token Group - 3 (126185)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tercentenary of the Armada Theatre Pass; Counterstamped French Centimes; Park Theatre Admission Token Date: Country (if not USA): United Kingdom
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
 
 
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African Doge  Counter/Token  (122103)2326 - African Doge Counter/Token (122103)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Brass, round, scalloped edges. Inspired by Venetian Ducats 1722-32 popularity in Africa. These gilt copper imitations were struck in Bi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to M******m for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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British Store Cards/Tokens  (122107)2327 - British Store Cards/Tokens (122107)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29. Brass, round. Includes: Sir Brunel-Thames Tunnel opening 1845. 1801 Great Britain/France peace token. Queen Victoria/Crystal Palace 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*********r for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Collection of Regina Victoria Card Toekens,   (121977)2328 - Collection of Regina Victoria Card Toekens, (121977)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 73. Round, brass. Obverse Regina Victoria. Reverse either a Hans holding three cards for four cards displaying different suits. Conditions
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Double Eagle Reverse Victoria  tokens  (122070)2329 - Double Eagle Reverse Victoria tokens (122070)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18. One Queen Victoria Coronation 1838. Obv: bis of Victoria. Rev; At Westminister , Lion w figures behind it. 17 QVGB obv. Rev all doubl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Dukes of England  (122099)2330 - Dukes of England (122099)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Frederick , Duke. Of Sussex. Duke of Edinburgh and Grand Duchess Marie of Russia marriage, Duke of Clarence in memorium, Duke of Welling
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Early English Counters  (121976)2331 - Early English Counters (121976)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. Brass, round, various conditions. Designs of thee Rose orb and three Lis by Hans Krauwinkel II. Date: 1300-1700 Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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George I  Token  (121987)2332 - George I Token (121987)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Brass, round. Obv: Bust of George facing right. Varying reverse: Tree w/sunburst, four opposing shields, Church of England (considere
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*********r for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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George II Tokens  (121984)2333 - George II Tokens (121984)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15. Brass, round. Varying diameters 18 mm to 21mm . Bust of George Obverse. Various rev. “ Roses in Angles, Crown 4-fold arms,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******e for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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George III    (122090)2334 - George III (122090)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. George III, bust obv. Brass, round, hole top.. Rev. Shield w/crown top, inscribed Charles Peverelle, Maker BIRM. These tokens were made
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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George III International Series Games  (122093)2335 - George III International Series Games (122093)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Brass, round, all in very god conditions. Obv: bust of George III looking right. Rev: Shield w/crown top and. “Play With Intern
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********p for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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George III KIng  (122091)2336 - George III KIng (122091)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. More George III, brass, round. One Celbrating the King, one w/crown reverse, and two in memoriam of the King. Date: 1800’s Coun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to M******m for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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George III Store cards  (122094)2337 - George III Store cards (122094)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 29. Advertising store cards. Brass. Round. Obverse: bust Of George III facing right. Varying reverses: 13 w/four shields placed crossway
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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George III tokens  (121989)2338 - George III tokens (121989)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 . George III Ruler of Great Britain 1760-1820 (during American Revolution.). brass, round tokens. George bust facing right obv. Shield w/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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George III tokens  (121988)2339 - George III tokens (121988)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21. George III King of England 1760-1820 ( King during the American Revolution). Brass (copy of gold coin), round, Obv: Bust of George f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to n*******e for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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