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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North American Land Co. Stock w/ Autograph of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence  (113708)3320 - North American Land Co. Stock w/ Autograph of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence (113708)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early stock with a very important signature. Issued for 10 shares to William Temple Franklin in April 1795. Signed by Robert Morris as president
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Union Dairymen's Association Stock with nice Pink Underprint  (123257)3321 - Union Dairymen's Association Stock with nice Pink Underprint (123257)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 60 for 2 shares for $10. Signed by president RW Nash. The association was headquartered int the Township of Plumstead, Bucks County, Pennsylvan
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gonzalez, Texas Lodge Hall, I.O.O.F. Stock Certificate, 1867  (118637)3322 - Gonzalez, Texas Lodge Hall, I.O.O.F. Stock Certificate, 1867 (118637)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The State of Texas, County of Gonzales. Seventy-five dollars ($75) was paid to Gonzales Lodge Hall No. 38, I.O.O.F. and this certificate constitutes J
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Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to f*****E for (55.00 + 0.00BP) = 55.00
 
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Republic of Texas $100 Bond  (113704)3323 - Republic of Texas $100 Bond (113704)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 2126. Republic of Texas Certificate of Stock in the ten percent consolidated fund Created by Act of Feb. 5th, 1840. Issued to John Price. Signed b
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Republic of Texas $500 Bond  (113703)3324 - Republic of Texas $500 Bond (113703)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 257. Republic of Texas Certificate of Stock in the ten percent consolidated fund Created by Act of Feb. 5th, 1840. Issued to Alexander Russell &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M*****n for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Queen City Printing Company Stock Certificate  (113656)3325 - Queen City Printing Company Stock Certificate (113656)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Place of business: Seattle. Inc. in WA. Low number 4, issued for 5 shares in 1894 to company president Frank H Van Brocklin. Signed by Van Brock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9***6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Distillery Stock Certificates  (124583)3326 - Distillery Stock Certificates (124583)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty-four stock certificates issued by various distilleries. This lot includes the following unissued certificates like, Alexander Young Company, Wh
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Enron Stock Certificate Biggest Fraud in History  (124822)3327 - Enron Stock Certificate Biggest Fraud in History (124822)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One share of Enron Corp. Stock certificate issued 2004. This was the biggest fraud bankruptcy at that time, along with the biggest insider insider tra
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****2 for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Global Crossing Stock Certificates (10)  (124821)3328 - Global Crossing Stock Certificates (10) (124821)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 Global Crossing Stock Certificates issued 2003. One of the largest bankruptcies in history during the dot com bubble. Large underprint of co
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****2 for (90.00 + 19.80BP) = 109.80
 
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Merrill Lynch Stock Certificates issued to Merrill Lynch (10)  (124819)3329 - Merrill Lynch Stock Certificates issued to Merrill Lynch (10) (124819)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Stock Certificates issued to Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith. 1971. Issued and cancelled. ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****2 for (95.00 + 20.90BP) = 115.90
 
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Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows Stock Certificate  (124816)3330 - Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows Stock Certificate (124816)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows Stock Certificate, issued to Goodbody & Co. in 1970. Printed: American Bank Note Co. Ringling...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Three Pictorial Automobile Stock Certificates (Woods Mobilette and Pan Motor)  (113714)3331 - Three Pictorial Automobile Stock Certificates (Woods Mobilette and Pan Motor) (113714)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different choice certificates. 1) Woods Mobilette Company. No. 1842, issued in 1914 for 100 shares. Not cancelled. Vignette of automobile. 2)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*****s for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Watch Company Stock Certificate Collection  (113671)3332 - Watch Company Stock Certificate Collection (113671)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 different from 4 different watch companies! 1) Waltham Watch Company. Three certificates, issued 1927-1929, all punch cancelled. Feature a vi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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World's Fair Exposition Stock Certificate Group (4)  (113771)3333 - World's Fair Exposition Stock Certificate Group (4) (113771)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. 1) Panama-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE) Company. Issued in 1914 for 50 shares. Not cancelled. Heavy folds with some sepa
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Roberts Petroleum Torpedo Company Stock, 1865  (118581)3334 - Roberts Petroleum Torpedo Company Stock, 1865 (118581)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #43, issued to E.A.L. Roberts for 100 shares in 1865. Great vignette of what we believe to be the earliest instance of fracking. Colonal Roberts
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Western Soda Company, Inc. Stock signed by druggist JH Hornsnyder (has associated bottles)  (123270)3335 - Western Soda Company, Inc. Stock signed by druggist JH Hornsnyder (has associated bottles) (123270)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early number 18 for 100 shares. Green border with black on white. Folds. The smallest nick bottom center. Otherwise extremely nice. Signed by JH Horns
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Medico-Dental Investment Corporation Stock and bond  (123406)3336 - Medico-Dental Investment Corporation Stock and bond (123406)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 6% Gold Bond. 1927. Some discoloration. Seems to be a specimen or unissued as there is no number and all coupons and signature lines ae hole cancel
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********n.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Strontia Mineral Spring Company Stock  (123251)3337 - Strontia Mineral Spring Company Stock (123251)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 166 for 20 shares to Edward Moore. Signed by Stock has been lowered from $300,000 to $75,000 and the price per share from $100 to $24. Vignette
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*********p for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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H. J. Brewer Company Stock  (123394)3338 - H. J. Brewer Company Stock (123394)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 444 for 5 shares to Ellen Rice. Signed by E. O. Hapgood(?). Black on white with brown border. Slight dogear bottom right. In 1915 the company w
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Wrigley Tooth Paste and Wrigley Pharmaceutical (both fraudulent) Stock and Letter Group  (123269)3339 - Wrigley Tooth Paste and Wrigley Pharmaceutical (both fraudulent) Stock and Letter Group (123269)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three stocks. 1-2) Orange. Wrigley Pharmaceutical. Two different toothpaste vignettes for spearmint gum. Both signed by HH Wrigley. Incorporate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to N*******r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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