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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Fire-Related Sample Covers for Notes or Events (7)  (125555)2060 - Fire-Related Sample Covers for Notes or Events (7) (125555)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sample covers of delightful scenes, vivid colors of fireman saving child & woman from burning house; galloping horses pulling a fire engine used...
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Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Fires That Are Identifiable in the U.S. (25)  (125646)2061 - Fires That Are Identifiable in the U.S. (25) (125646)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fremont College Fire, Destruction of Chapel; Burning of the Sea Beach Hotel, Santa Cruz, CA; Holmes Building, Galesburg, Ill. Fire of Barnesboro S
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*******h for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Fires, Identifiable in Early Black & White Postcards  (125644)2062 - Fires, Identifiable in Early Black & White Postcards (125644)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
25 cards in total. Fighting Holyoke's Big Fire; Burning of the Hambleton Leather Co's Tannery; MO Athletic Club Fire , St Louis Looking W...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******h for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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First Official Fireman's Hall Fire Engine Clock  (125328)2063 - First Official Fireman's Hall Fire Engine Clock (125328)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Historic First Issue from Fireman's Hall, the National Fire House & Museum in Philadelphia. A spectacular showpiece in rich hardwood & g...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Handbook of Modern Steam Fire-Engines  (125301)2064 - Handbook of Modern Steam Fire-Engines (125301)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes the Running, Care and Management of Steam Fire Engines and Fire Pumps, by Stephen Roper, Engineer, 1892. Second Edition with Illustrations, b
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*******p for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Invitations to Firemen's Ball (6)  (125551)2065 - Invitations to Firemen's Ball (6) (125551)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Annual Ball Invitations (Large 4.5" x 6") 1) Veterans Assn. of New London, Connecticut, 3rd Annual Concert & Ball, February 22 1893; ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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N.Y. Fire Department Benevolent Assocation Official Manual & Register  (125656)2066 - N.Y. Fire Department Benevolent Assocation Official Manual & Register (125656)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Contains historical sketch of the N.Y.F.D. from 1899-1911. History of the association & the benefits to be derived from. Register of the Fire De...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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New England States Fire House Postards  (125640)2067 - New England States Fire House Postards (125640)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early New England in color without apparatus shown (25): PA 4, VT 1, NH 3, MD 1, ME 2, MA 9, NY 5. In plastic protective covers. (5.5"x3.5&qu...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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New York City Fire Department (Grab-bag)  (125326)2068 - New York City Fire Department (Grab-bag) (125326)
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City of New York Fire Dept. Grab bag: 1) FDNY Annual Statistics for 1970- (32 pages); 2) "The Fire Officer", published by UFOA, Local 85...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to C********s for (1.00 + 0.25BP) = 1.25
 
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Our Fireman-History of the New York Fire Department (Book)  (125649)2069 - Our Fireman-History of the New York Fire Department (Book) (125649)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Volunteer & Paid. Derived from original sources and authorities by A.E. Costello, Author & Publisher, New York City, 1,000pp., 650 Engraving...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Pewter Match Safe (Embossed)  (125312)2070 - Pewter Match Safe (Embossed) (125312)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Embossed Pewter Match Safe from the "Home Insurance Co." New York - 2 Firemen directing hose line into burning building. This is a promoti...
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Police & Fire Department Illustrated Catalog of Bades & Medals  (125550)2071 - Police & Fire Department Illustrated Catalog of Bades & Medals (125550)
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The C.G. Braxmar Co., 10 Maiden Lane, New York, NY - 1912 Catalog for Police & Fire Department Badges & Medals (6" x 9" SC Booklet...
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Real Photo Postcards of Identifiable U.S. Fires (25)  (125648)2072 - Real Photo Postcards of Identifiable U.S. Fires (25) (125648)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: Humboldt County Court House Fire, Eureka, CA 1924; Burning of the Largest Gambling House in the State, Reno, Nevada; Arlington High Schoo
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Sheet Music with Fire Themes (4)  (125325)2073 - Sheet Music with Fire Themes (4) (125325)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) "The Midnight Fire Alarm" (March & Two Step) written by Harry J. Lincoln - Arranged by ET. Paul- 1907; 2) "Fire Drill" (...
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Sterling Silver Fireman's Belt Plate  (125310)2074 - Sterling Silver Fireman's Belt Plate (125310)
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"America's Heroes Fire Department" Sterling Silver Fireman's Belt Plate, by Adina Silversmiths, Ltd.. (A numbered & hallmarked...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Wide Awake Weekly (10)  (125568)2075 - Wide Awake Weekly (10) (125568)
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Turn of the Century style magazine with exciting stories of bravery & adventure by boy firemen. Each issue is a different story & 32 pp. Out...
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Woodcut Engraving from "Frank Leslie's Illustrations" (6)  (125560)2076 - Woodcut Engraving from "Frank Leslie's Illustrations" (6) (125560)
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"Harpers Weekly" and "Gleason's Pictorial Newspapers." 15.5"x10.25" Date: circa 1856-1885 Country (if not USA): ...
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Woodcuts from "Harper's Weekly" News (10)  (125321)2077 - Woodcuts from "Harper's Weekly" News (10) (125321)
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1) The Milwaukee Tragedy - Destruction of the Newhall House, January 20, 1883; 2) Burning of the Temple Theatre at Philadelphia, December 27, 1886;
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Knights of Pythias Medals from Virginia City  (123159)2078 - Knights of Pythias Medals from Virginia City (123159)
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Lot of three. Silver and gold plated. These striking pieces need a photograph to describe them. Please see photo. One is self identified as Lodge # 11
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Fraternal Organization Convention Badges  (120344)2079 - Fraternal Organization Convention Badges (120344)
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Lot of 8. 1. Shriners Al Malaika Badge Semi-tar w/Man on camel pyramid background in case. 2. American Legion 10th Annual Convention 1928, 40 H
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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