AUCTION  /  Spooktacular Auction: Americana, Mining, Numismatics, & More (October 2020)

Spooktacular Auction: Americana, Mining, Numismatics, & More (October 2020)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

Auction Details

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.SH...
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WWII Japanese Flight Suit (122862)3660 - WWII Japanese Flight Suit (122862)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One-piece winter issue flying suit in heavy brown wool gabardine. It has a zip fastener from the crotch to the neck and a concealed buttoned fly. Bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n******3 for (110.00 + 27.50) x 1 = 137.50
 
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Booklets on Axis Aircraft WWII (122143)3661 - Booklets on Axis Aircraft WWII (122143)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Published in 1965 by Aero Publishers, in cooperation with Ed Maloney Curator of Air Museum. In excellent condition. 1. Heineken HE162. 2.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50) x 1 = 62.50
 
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Collection of U. S. Coast Guard Ribbons, Medals, Collar Insignia (122141)3662 - Collection of U. S. Coast Guard Ribbons, Medals, Collar Insignia (122141)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 90 plus, These are possibly WWII or current deployments. 15 medals US Coast Guard, 35 plus collar rank insignia ( Capt. Commander, Auxiliar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 80.00 - 180.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00) x 1 = 50.00
 
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World War II Photo Albums (125137)3663 - World War II Photo Albums (125137)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 large photo albums and 4 US Army photo sets plus ephemera of World War II. Photos include training camps, action scenes. One of the albums is entire
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (250.00 + 62.50) x 1 = 312.50
 
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WWI & WWII Graduation Panorama’s (4) (122139)3664 - WWI & WWII Graduation Panorama’s (4) (122139)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1. US Navy CO. 42-251, May 1942. 31 x 8 . 2. Two 372nd Aero Squadron marked left USA March 1918 returned May 1918 39
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75) x 1 = 68.75
 
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WWI and WWII Books of War Photos, Articles & Magazines (5) (122145)3665 - WWI and WWII Books of War Photos, Articles & Magazines (5) (122145)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1. 1945 Yank Weekly w/drawings of the after war in Europe, photos, and back in the US and even Sad Sack, Dusty Anderson Pin Up Girl. 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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WWII Bureau of Ships Pocket Watch (122664)3666 - WWII Bureau of Ships Pocket Watch (122664)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hamilton pocket watch in white metal case. Enscribed: Bureau of Ships / U.S. Navy / Comparing Watch / N 11408 - 1943. Twelve inch chain. Date: Coun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00) x 1 = 175.00
 
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WWII ERA Unit Shoulder Insignia Lot of 25 (122138)3667 - WWII ERA Unit Shoulder Insignia Lot of 25 (122138)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25. Three pages of mounted shoulder titles from England, Gt Britain, Bahamas, Canada, Belgium Netherlands Marines, Norway all appear in near
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 120.00 - 210.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00) x 1 = 75.00
 
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WWII Blood Chits (3) Rare! (119337)3668 - WWII Blood Chits (3) Rare! (119337)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three WWII "Blood Chits," measuring 11"x 8", 9"x 11" and 8"x 10", these"chits" were sewn on the f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to L********e.. for (450.00 + 112.50) x 1 = 562.50
 
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WWII Collection Lot of 30+ Items (122142)3669 - WWII Collection Lot of 30+ Items (122142)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30 plus items. Two published books: They Made Me a Leatherneck and the Officers Guide . Numerous
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*****s for (20.00 + 4.40) x 1 = 24.40
 
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WWII Correspondence Between Families Lot of 72 (122140)3670 - WWII Correspondence Between Families Lot of 72 (122140)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 72. Correspondence 48 letters Between Sgt Gray and Anita Makinston 1942. 20 loose photos of training camps, soldiers, sailors, families. ,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*****s for (30.00 + 6.60) x 1 = 36.60
 
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WWII Official War Pictures (20) (124099)3671 - WWII Official War Pictures (20) (124099)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty black and white photos from the South Pacific during World War II. Taken at Butaritari and Makin Atoll. Assault landing, wounded, nativ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00) x 1 = 50.00
 
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WWII Poster, We've Just Begun to Fight (124601)3672 - WWII Poster, We've Just Begun to Fight (124601)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
WWII Poster with an infantry soldier printed in greyscale with red words above his head, "We have just begun to fight!" and a list of war ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F*******0 for (50.00 + 12.50) x 1 = 62.50
 
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WWII-Era Armored News Tabloid Magazine (36 + issues) (108685)3673 - WWII-Era Armored News Tabloid Magazine (36 + issues) (108685)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
More than three dozen issues of WWII-era Armored News tabloid (11x17-inch) from the years 1943 and 1944. Typically 24 pages each issue. From the Pierc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to R*****s for (30.00 + 6.60) x 1 = 36.60
 
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Spanish American War Photo Album (124594)3674 - Spanish American War Photo Album (124594)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A fascinating photo album showing life in Florida and Cuba for military personnel and civilians during the Spanish American War. The pictures are moun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to y******e for (400.00 + 100.00) x 1 = 500.00
 
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Over 124 Stereoviews of the Spanish American War and the Philippines Conflict (123197)3675 - Over 124 Stereoviews of the Spanish American War and the Philippines Conflict (123197)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Spanish American War was an armed conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898. Hostilities began in the aftermath of the interna
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (425.00 + 106.25) x 1 = 531.25
 
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U.S. Navy Ship & Ship Life Photos (119336)3676 - U.S. Navy Ship & Ship Life Photos (119336)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 22 black & White photos taken from 1930 to 1983, showing life aboard ship in The United States Navy. Most photos are 8'x 10"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****s for (30.00 + 6.60) x 1 = 36.60
 
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Autographed Mare Island History Book (119362)3677 - Autographed Mare Island History Book (119362)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An autographed copy of "Sidewheelers to Nuclear Power" a history of Mare Island. Book and small accompanying pamphlet have several very co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to R*****s for (20.00 + 4.40) x 1 = 24.40
 
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Challenge Coins and Display Case (125193)3678 - Challenge Coins and Display Case (125193)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Solid oak display case containing approx 38 challenge coins, one high-relief, brass buckle from Leupold, and 5 small lapel pins, some enamelled, some
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to M******m for (200.00 + 50.00) x 1 = 250.00
 
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Lot Withdrawn3679 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three letters for the Civil War. 1) Great letter which talks about the Battle of Savannah. Letter is written fro Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. 2) 1861
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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