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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Saunders County Nebraska Token Collection  (122688)2660 - Saunders County Nebraska Token Collection (122688)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tokens from towns in Saunders County. Ashland (6), Prague (6), Morse (1), Bluff (13), Memphis (3), Valparaiso (6), Wahoo (8), Weston (13), Yutan (2).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Saunders County Nebraska Token Collection (17)  (121622)2661 - Saunders County Nebraska Token Collection (17) (121622)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 tokens from Saunders County: Touhy: Kriz & Benes; Mead (2): Early Dawn Stock Farm; Malmo (3): Al Sorenson, Potadle & erickson; Te...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to b********t.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Seward County Nebraska  Token Collection (5)  (121623)2662 - Seward County Nebraska Token Collection (5) (121623)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: Pleasant Dale (3): Neil's Tavern; City Dairy; C. Uthe's. Simplehurst: H.H. Wele. Tamora: R. E. Marshall. Date: Country (i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Stanton County Nebraska Token Collection (7)  (121626)2663 - Stanton County Nebraska Token Collection (7) (121626)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven: Stanton: Al Schierloh. Pilger (6): Louis Foy; R.C.U. Cash Store (25c & $1); O. H. Cunningham (5 & 10c, $1.00). Date: C...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to M******m for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Thayer County Nebraska Token Collection (6)  (121627)2664 - Thayer County Nebraska Token Collection (6) (121627)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six tokens from Thayer County: Bruning: Smoke House. Byron (2): Nona & Bill (25 & 50c). Carleton (2): Carleton Merc. Co. (50c & $...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Nebraska Thurston, Washington & Burt County Tokens  (121949)2665 - Nebraska Thurston, Washington & Burt County Tokens (121949)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tokens from Thurston, Washington & Burt counties: Thurston: Walthill (4), Rosalie (7). Washington: Herman (7). Burt: Basford (1) (Basford is a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Nebraska Tokens of Towns Starting with L (4)  (121637)2666 - Nebraska Tokens of Towns Starting with L (4) (121637)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four tokens from towns beginning with "L": 1) Dick's Tavern / Lanham, / Nebr. // Good For / 5c / In Trade; Br. sq., 21 mm. 2) ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Nebraska Webster & Nuckolls Counties Token Collection  (122680)2667 - Nebraska Webster & Nuckolls Counties Token Collection (122680)
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Tokens from Webster and Nuckolls counties: Blue Hill (2), Red Cloud (11), Rosemont (1). Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nebraska City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Nebraska York & Polk Counties Token Collection  (122679)2668 - Nebraska York & Polk Counties Token Collection (122679)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tokens from York and Polk counties: Benedict (5), Henderson (5), York (8). Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nebraska City: Provenance
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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York County Nebraska  Token Collection (9)  (121625)2669 - York County Nebraska Token Collection (9) (121625)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine tokens from York County: Bradshaw (2) Harry Palmer (25 & 50c). Thayer: Stewart. Gresham (6): Southside Tavern; Diers Bros. (5, 10, ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to m*****r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Stead Nevada NCO Open Mess Stead AFB Token  (124349)2670 - Stead Nevada NCO Open Mess Stead AFB Token (124349)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NCO OPEN MESS / STEAD AFB. NEV. // GOOD FOR / 25¢ / IN MERCHANDSE; Al. rd., 28 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to M******m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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New Hampshire NCO Open Mess  Grenier Field Token  (124348)2671 - New Hampshire NCO Open Mess Grenier Field Token (124348)
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NCO / Open / Mess / Grenier Field, N.H. // 25c / In Trade; al., rd., 28 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: New Hampshire City: Prove
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to M******m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Atlantic City New Jersey  Merry-Go-Round Tokens - 2  (126187)2672 - Atlantic City New Jersey Merry-Go-Round Tokens - 2 (126187)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Merry Go Round token. Obverse seaside scene, YOUNG’S AMUSEMENT CO. / MERRY GO / ROUND. Reverse lady on a horse, ATLANTIC CITY above. Rulau re
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to r*****5 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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New Jersey McGuire AFB Military Tokens  (124347)2673 - New Jersey McGuire AFB Military Tokens (124347)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four tokens from McGuire AFB: two cardboard tokens from N.C.O. Open Mess; $1.00 in trade NCO McGuire; 25c In Trade, McGuire NCO Club. Date: Coun
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*******3 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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New Jersey Token Group - 3  (126188)2674 - New Jersey Token Group - 3 (126188)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Mt. Ephraim Theatre opened in 1930. “Gold Movie token given free as an appreciation of patronage and good for a free entry or premiums di
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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New Mexico Military Tokens  (124346)2675 - New Mexico Military Tokens (124346)
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Lot of ten: Cannon AFB (4); White Sands Missile Range (3); Hachita 12th Cavalry (3). Date: Country (if not USA): State: New Mexico City: Prove
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*******3 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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New York New York Coney Island Elephantine Colossus Tokens - 2  (126186)2676 - New York New York Coney Island Elephantine Colossus Tokens - 2 (126186)
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Coney Island token with an image of the famed Elephantine Colossus constructed at Coney Island in 1885, ELEPHANT BAZAAR // CONEY / ISLAND / SOUVENIR.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to p********n for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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New York City Hall  (122108)2677 - New York City Hall (122108)
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Lot of 25. Brass, round. All New York City Hall. Seventeen Lady Liberty (Morgan design) Theodor Bollenhagen & Co. Four spiel marke revers...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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New York City Hall tokens  (121986)2678 - New York City Hall tokens (121986)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Strassburger & Nuhn New York City Hall, brass, round. Eagle w/store card reverse, spiel marke. VG+ Date: Country (if not US...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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New York Token Group 2 - 6 pcs  (126190)2679 - New York Token Group 2 - 6 pcs (126190)
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Stork Club encased Lucky Penny. 1937 Lincoln Cent. 32mm. Bright Unc; Theater performance souvenir of “Ye Dairy Farm” a romantic stor
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r****2 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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