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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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San Francisco California Presidio Company C Exchange 12th Infantry Token (124390)2480 - San Francisco California Presidio Company C Exchange 12th Infantry Token (124390)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Company C / Exchange / 12th Inf. // Good For / 5c / In Merchandise. Br., rd., 18 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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San Francisco California Presidio of S.F. Officers Club Token (124407)2481 - San Francisco California Presidio of S.F. Officers Club Token (124407)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Warrant Officers / Club / Presidio of S. F. // Good For / 5c / In Trade; Al., rd., 21 mm, uncirculated. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*******3 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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San Francisco California Presidio Token, 12th Infantry (124388)2482 - San Francisco California Presidio Token, 12th Infantry (124388)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Co. L Ex / 25c / 12th Inf. // same. Br. rd., 24 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: San Francisco Provenance: John R
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*******3 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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San Francisco California Fort Battery 161st Co. Token (124400)2483 - San Francisco California Fort Battery 161st Co. Token (124400)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
161st Co. C.A. C. / Pool / Moise S.F,. // "4". Br. sc., 28 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: San Francs...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*****2 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Santa Clara California Moffet Field NCO Tokens (124397)2484 - Santa Clara California Moffet Field NCO Tokens (124397)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three tokens from the NCO Club Moffet Field. Aluminum, GF 10c; nickel, GF 5c, red rubber, GF 5. Date: Country (if not USA): State: C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to D*****5 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Siskiyou County California Trade Token Catalog (124277)2485 - Siskiyou County California Trade Token Catalog (124277)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Compiled by James E. Crunk of Montague, Callifornia. Spiral bound, undated listing merchant tokens from Ager- Yreka in the county just south of Mt. Sh
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Stockton California Native Sons of the Golden West Token (124382)2486 - Stockton California Native Sons of the Golden West Token (124382)
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Stockton / Parlor / N.S.G.W. // No. 7; Al., rd., 19 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Stockton Provenance: John Re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to M******m for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Tulare County California Tokens (122640)2487 - Tulare County California Tokens (122640)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven Tulare County tokens:1985 City of Farmersville 25th Anniversary commemorative; Br., rd., 38 mm. Three London General food stamp plastic t
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to M******m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Vallejo California H. W. Lawton Camp Club Token (124384)2488 - Vallejo California H. W. Lawton Camp Club Token (124384)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
H. W. Lawton / Camp / No. 1 / U.S. W. V. / Club / Vallejo // Good For / 5c / In Merchandise; Al., rd., 20mm. Date: Country (if not USA): Sta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to r****2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Vallejo California Mare Island Tokens (124399)2489 - Vallejo California Mare Island Tokens (124399)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: M. I. N. R. A. / 10 & 25 c / In Trade // blank. Wm, rd., 28 & 45 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California Ci...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*****2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Visalia California Reception Saloon Token (122665)2490 - Visalia California Reception Saloon Token (122665)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RECEPTION SALOON / J.E. MAXWELL / PROP. / VISALIA, CAL. // GOOD FOR / 1 / DRINK. Al. oct., 26 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Califor
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to A****k for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Visalia California Rosedale Saloon Token (122666)2491 - Visalia California Rosedale Saloon Token (122666)
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ROSEDALE SALOON / GOOD FOR / ONE / DRINK / F. & C. / VISALIA, CAL. / KLINKNER & CO. S.F. Br., rd., 26 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to A****k for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Visalia California Wunder Saloon Token (122667)2492 - Visalia California Wunder Saloon Token (122667)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
THE WUNDER / SALOON / & / NEW POOL HALL / SWEENEY BROS. / & / NECKLAUSSON GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE. (obverse and reverse borders bead...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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California Post Exchange Camp Yosemite Token (124405)2493 - California Post Exchange Camp Yosemite Token (124405)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Post Exchange / 5c / Camp Yosemite / Moise S.F. // blank; Br., rd., 24 mm. Extremely rare. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,600.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,000.00
 
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Calif. $5 Gold Rush Gaming Counter (121979)2494 - Calif. $5 Gold Rush Gaming Counter (121979)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice Uncirculated , Obverse Liberty facing left. Reverse : 49’r panning for gold. W/California above. Gold Wash? Dated 1849 on both side
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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California Counter (122982)2495 - California Counter (122982)
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Obv.: California / (pictorial flag) / Counter; Rev.: Liberty Head facing left / 1852; Br., rd., 34 mm. AU condition, beautiful! Date: 1852 Country (
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to J*******2 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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California Flag Counter (122981)2496 - California Flag Counter (122981)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: clipper ship / flag / stars / 1849; Rev.: California / (pictorial eagle) / Token; Br. rd., 38 mm, R 7. Date: 1849 Country (if not USA): Sta
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to J*******2 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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California Military Tokens (124380)2497 - California Military Tokens (124380)
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Lot of four: 1963 Kennedy Visit to China Lake Medal;1967 Silver Anniversary Sharpe Army Depot; Norton AFB store money; NCO Mess, Sacramento Army Depot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to n**********x for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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California Naval Memorabilia (124381)2498 - California Naval Memorabilia (124381)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two items: U.S.S. San Francisco / Honor Quest / City of SF / Dec 42; red fiber, rd., 31 mm. Good Luck symbols on reverse. 2) Pocket mirror, 56
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*******3 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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California Post Exchange Tokens (124406)2499 - California Post Exchange Tokens (124406)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) 3rd Battalion / 8th Cal. / Canteen / Check // 5; Br. rd., 24 mm. 2) Post / Exchange // 5 cts. / In Trade / Moise S.F.; Br., rd., 21
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*******3 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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