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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)

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George IV and Caroline Queen Consort of England (121983)2340 - George IV and Caroline Queen Consort of England (121983)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15. Four Caroline 310 . Three George and Caroline “Crowned in Happiness”. George IV Prince of Wales. George IV and Carol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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George IV Tokens/Counters (121985)2341 - George IV Tokens/Counters (121985)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18. Obverse: George IV bust. Varying Revreses: Victoria Regina, Caroline Queen Consort, Beloved and Lamented brass, small crown, man seated
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******e for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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High/Wycombe NCO Open Mess Token (124371)2342 - High/Wycombe NCO Open Mess Token (124371)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NCO Open Mess / High / Wycombe / England // 25c / In Trade; Br., rd., 28 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): United Kingdom State: City: Provenanc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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JEWISH JUDAICA ANTIQUE SHEKEL GORLITZ MEDAL (122190)2343 - JEWISH JUDAICA ANTIQUE SHEKEL GORLITZ MEDAL (122190)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
!9th century Gorlitzer or false shekel. Unk. Maker obv: (in Hebrew) SHEKEL OF ISRAEL censer with incense rising. rev: (in Hebrew) JERUSALEM THE HOLY
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****5 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Keep Your Temper Game Counters (122111)2344 - Keep Your Temper Game Counters (122111)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 26. Keep Your Temper Victoria Regina Obv and female facing right reverse. These are untyped, a challenge to decide which variant they are.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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KYT Victoria Regina Whist counters. (122114)2345 - KYT Victoria Regina Whist counters. (122114)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. Brass rounds. Two: VQGB Dated 1846-62 Remainder: Victoria Regina dated 1846-55. Reverse female at table facing right. Various condi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******e for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Male Seated Whist tokens (122117)2346 - Male Seated Whist tokens (122117)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Brass, round. Reverse: man seated facing left. Obv.: Five Victoria Regina, some dated. One: The Sovereign of Civilization. One Crown ob
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******e for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Queen Victoria Misc. Tokens (122069)2347 - Queen Victoria Misc. Tokens (122069)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Brass, round. 1. VQGB obverse, Reverse two of spades (or pineapples ?) 2. Victoria Born 1819 obv. Rev: filigree. (12.8mm). 2. Victoria
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******e for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Resignation Token of Earl Grey and William Russel (121982)2348 - Resignation Token of Earl Grey and William Russel (121982)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass, round, dual bust obverse , reverse Justice standing. George IV dies June 6, 1830, William IV succeeds him. Henry Parnell puts forth a mot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******6 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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To Hanover , Victoria Regina (122072)2349 - To Hanover , Victoria Regina (122072)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23. Cumberland Jacks. Victoria Regina facing left obverse. To Hanover Figure on horse in St. George slayng the Dragon style . Commemoratin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to M******m for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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To Hanover Tokens (Lot of 82) (122064)2350 - To Hanover Tokens (Lot of 82) (122064)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 82. Brass, round. Large lot of several variations: VQGB, Victoria Regina, HMGM,. Various dates 1837, 1849, 1855-59, 1861-79, . All reverse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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To Hanover Tokens, Cumberland Jacks (122068)2351 - To Hanover Tokens, Cumberland Jacks (122068)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Victoria, crowned Queen, Was unable to be King of Hanover (because of being female). Unpopular Uncle Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M******m for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Victoria KYT Female playing cards (122061)2352 - Victoria KYT Female playing cards (122061)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. 1. Eight VQGB: F5,F10,F12V, F12, F14, F125, F150, F160. 2. One, The Sovereign of Civilization, F385. 3. One, Victoria Regina F385. Al
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******e for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Victoria Male Seated tokens (122067)2353 - Victoria Male Seated tokens (122067)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 58. Brass, round. All reverse are man seated facing left playing cards. Obv four varieties: Wisdom and Pleasure (15) Snake & Rose...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Victoria Queen of Great Britain whist conters (122113)2354 - Victoria Queen of Great Britain whist conters (122113)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. Brass, round. Obv: bust facing left Victoria Queen of Great Britain, rev. Keep Your Temper woman seated facing right. One token dated
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Victoria Regina Counters/tokens (121973)2355 - Victoria Regina Counters/tokens (121973)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 39. Brass, round, spiel markes. Sizes 14mm to 21.5mm. Varying conditions. Date: Country (if not USA): United Kingdom State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******e for (170.00 + 37.40BP) = 207.40
 
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Victoria Regina Keep Your Temper tokens. (122112)2356 - Victoria Regina Keep Your Temper tokens. (122112)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. Victoria Regina obv, woman seated facing right rev. Two of the collection: Bust of Victoria Regina wording”The Sovereign of Civi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Victoria Regina KYT (122062)2357 - Victoria Regina KYT (122062)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Brass, round. Eight Victoria Regina bust looking left: M305, M355, M380, M332,M370. Three “The Sovereign OMG Civilization
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******e for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Victoria Regina KYT and Spiel Markes tokens (121974)2358 - Victoria Regina KYT and Spiel Markes tokens (121974)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 53. 1/ Four KYT: two man seated and two woman seated. 2. One “To Hanover”. 3. One Philippe I. 4. One marked Jeton. 5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 700.00
Sold to n*******e for (190.00 + 41.80BP) = 231.80
 
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Victoria Regina Whist Counters (122116)2359 - Victoria Regina Whist Counters (122116)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Brass rounds. Obv: Victoria Regina five dated 1846-55, Five not dated,. Rev. Male seated facing left. Date: 1846-55 Country (if not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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