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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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Moline Voting Machine Company Stock Certificate, 1906 (118583)3280 - Moline Voting Machine Company Stock Certificate, 1906 (118583)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #64, issued in 1906 for 3 shares. The company was the successor to the Universal Voting Machine Company. In 1906, the company sold 15 voting mac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to n******n for 50.00
 
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Des Moines Excelsior Works Stock (123255)3281 - Des Moines Excelsior Works Stock (123255)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 19 for two shares in 1890. Signed by president W Small and secretary AJ Small. Printed by Plain Talk of Des Moines. Notes on back show the stoc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to R*****s for 18.30
 
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Cornstalk Products Company Stocks - both with Cornstock, picture vignette (123334)3282 - Cornstalk Products Company Stocks - both with Cornstock, picture vignette (123334)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two very different stocks. 1) Number 607 for common stock. For 150 shares. Black on white with green border. Folds. Nice condition. 2) Number 2304 als
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 68.75
 
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Two John Mackay Telegraph / Cable Company Stocks (113778)3283 - Two John Mackay Telegraph / Cable Company Stocks (113778)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. These companies were related to Mackay's businesses after he was so successful in mining on the Comstock Lode. 1) The Commer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to b********t for 106.25
 
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Baxter Electric Light Company Stock Certificate (113668)3284 - Baxter Electric Light Company Stock Certificate (113668)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 255, issued for 500 shares to Amos Rogers in 1884. Signed by secretary Altman and the vice-president. Not cancelled. Printed by Wm. H. Trafto...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b****5 for 162.50
 
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Electric Candle Company Stock Certificate (Mine Candles) (113669)3285 - Electric Candle Company Stock Certificate (Mine Candles) (113669)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manufactory at the corner of 14th St. and 13th Ave. on the Hudson River. Low cert. # 10, issued for 100 shares to Fredereick W. Dunton on March 10th,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6****A for 312.50
 
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Harlo Manufacturing Co Stock ITASB John A Robling Sons Co. (Brooklyn Bridge Builder) (118618)3286 - Harlo Manufacturing Co Stock ITASB John A Robling Sons Co. (Brooklyn Bridge Builder) (118618)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
920/1000 Preferred share issued to John A. Robling Sons Co. in 1922. John A. Robling was a pioneer in the field of large suspension bridges. His crown
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to b********t for 225.00
 
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Ohio No-Break Egg Carrier Company Stock (123320)3287 - Ohio No-Break Egg Carrier Company Stock (123320)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Although the vignette, a picture of the product, looks quite useful, it doesn't seem to be in use today. Number 687 for 5 shares. Black on brown...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*****s for 67.10
 
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Edison Portland Cement Company Stock Certificate (118624)3288 - Edison Portland Cement Company Stock Certificate (118624)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued in 1903. Nice vignette of Thomas Edison. Issued for 100 shares and canceled. Stub attached at the left. The Edison Portland Cement Company was
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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American Salvage Company Stock Certificate (113661)3289 - American Salvage Company Stock Certificate (113661)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in NJ. No. 1481, issued for 50 shares to Geo. Fadool on Oct. 4th, 1916. Signed by president Alderson and secretary Bogert. Not cancelled. Green b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 75.00
 
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Oregon Steam Navigation Company Stock Certificate (113663)3290 - Oregon Steam Navigation Company Stock Certificate (113663)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. 1862. No. 3474, issued for one share to the estate of Jay Cooke & Co. on May 15th, 1874. Signed by the president JC Ainsworth, the acting v...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to J********W for 162.50
 
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Argonaut Salvage Corporation Stock Certificate, Signed by Simon Lake (118625)3291 - Argonaut Salvage Corporation Stock Certificate, Signed by Simon Lake (118625)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #1186, issued for 100 shares in 1920 to Allan A. Ryan & Co. and signed by Simon Lake as president. Simon Lake (Sept. 4, 1866- June 23, 194...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to N*******r for 175.00
 
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Confederate Bond (113739)3292 - Confederate Bond (113739)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued for Military Defense. $500. 8 Per Cent. No. 98, issued March 1st, 1861. Signed by Governor AB Moore and Comptroller Public Accounts Greene. Not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 125.00
 
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Confederate States of America Bond (113740)3293 - Confederate States of America Bond (113740)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$5,000 CSA bond no. 126 issued May 1st, 1862. Signed by Governor John Gill Shorter and Compt'r Greene. Not cancelled. Black and red print on blu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S********a.. for 212.50
 
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Three Late Republic of Texas Bonds (113765)3294 - Three Late Republic of Texas Bonds (113765)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) 1846 bond for one share/$100 of the Consolidated Fund of the Late Republic of Texas issued to Olivia Johnson. Many cut cancels, some tape
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to M*****n for 406.25
 
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Two Texas Bonds/Warrants issued for the Somervell Campaign (113767)3295 - Two Texas Bonds/Warrants issued for the Somervell Campaign (113767)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. The Somervell Expedition was a punitive expedition against Mexico in retaliation for three predatory raids made by Mexican armies upon Texas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M*****n for 250.00
 
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Confederate States of America Bond (113741)3296 - Confederate States of America Bond (113741)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$100 Confederate State of America Loan. Issued July 26th, 1862 in Richmond. Signed by Acting Register of the Treasury CT Jones. Not cancelled. Black b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j****2 for 103.70
 
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Confederate States of America Bond (113742)3297 - Confederate States of America Bond (113742)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$1,000 Confederate States of America Loan. No. 1355, issued January 15th, 1863 in Richmond. Signed by Register of the Treasury Tyler. Not cancelled.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 125.00
 
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Chinese Stocks & Bonds (125788)3298 - Chinese Stocks & Bonds (125788)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California Chinese Fireworks (very colorful) 2 pieces. Hi Wo Hong Company 1959. Hong Kong Bank uncancelled. Plus 3 other 1931. Date: Country (if no
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 87.50
 
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Hoachooza-Palestine Land & Development Company Stock Certificate (113678)3299 - Hoachooza-Palestine Land & Development Company Stock Certificate (113678)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Illinois. No. 166, issued for one share to A Mirsky on August 14th, 1916 in Chicago. Signed by the president (Buford?) and secretary Harry Cha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to N*******r for 150.00
 
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