AUCTION  / 

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

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

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.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
< Prev# Rows102050100Next >12345678. . .333435
 Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
C & C Super Corporation Stocks with RARE Cone Top Can Vignette (123325)3100 - C & C Super Corporation Stocks with RARE Cone Top Can Vignette (123325)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice pairing of two stocks! Both 1956. 1) Orange border. C72559. 2) Blue border. C018380. Both cancelled. Great 'Super Cola' and 'Super ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w******o for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Eastern Wine Company Stock Certificates (119379)3101 - Eastern Wine Company Stock Certificates (119379)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four stock certificates issued by eastern region wine companies. included are The Orsi Brothers Wine Company, ( Issued 2/4/1903, No cancel date), The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to s********K for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Food Company Issued Stock Certificates (124551)3102 - Food Company Issued Stock Certificates (124551)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nineteen stock certificates issued by various beverage companies, including nine certs from The National Tea Company, issued between 1920's-30&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
K-C Cola Corporation (123436)3103 - K-C Cola Corporation (123436)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 3828 for 225 shares in 1963. It looks to be actually signed by president Francis Miller. Interesting pen and ink logo of a test tube mix in fro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w******o for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Liquor Dealer Stock Certificates (7) (119378)3104 - Liquor Dealer Stock Certificates (7) (119378)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven stock certificates issued by wine dealers and dealer supply companies. Included are Miami Dealer Supply Company,(Issued 3/11/1914, no cancel dat
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Nice, bright Coca-Cola Bottling Corporation Stock Certificate (123337)3105 - Nice, bright Coca-Cola Bottling Corporation Stock Certificate (123337)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black writing, brown border, green title and red Coca-Cola bottle make this stock very appealing. Small nicks at fold edges are the only physical dist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to N*******r for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Reinforced Paper Bottle Corporation Stocks (123291)3106 - Reinforced Paper Bottle Corporation Stocks (123291)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A better milk bottle? 1) Number 96 for 5 shares to CG Donaldson in 1923. Signed by L. B. Koch. Brown on brown safety paper. Underprint red 'Comm...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****2 for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
Details...Bookmark
The Coca-Cola Company Stock Group including a rare 1929 Certificate of Purchase (123344)3107 - The Coca-Cola Company Stock Group including a rare 1929 Certificate of Purchase (123344)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. 1) Nice black on white with blue border Certificate of Purchase. Dated January 15, 1929. Number 6082. Signatures are hole cancelled. 2)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Three Pepsi-Cola Stock Certificates (123295)3108 - Three Pepsi-Cola Stock Certificates (123295)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Pepsi -Cola United Bottlers,Inc. 1959. Black on blue. Scrip certificate. 2) Pepsi-Cola United Bottles, Inc. 1967. Allegorical female holding the wo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark
United States Crown Corporation Stocks with Great Vignette (123253)3109 - United States Crown Corporation Stocks with Great Vignette (123253)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great bottling collectible. Amazing vignette of the company's product - a flip top bottle cap. Dated 1971 in the last year of operation. Incor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to a********o.. for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
Details...Bookmark
Cerveceria Orizaba Stock Certificate (124309)3110 - Cerveceria Orizaba Stock Certificate (124309)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large (18 x 15 inches) stock certificate with interest coupons , blue border with a vignette of a winged angel flying over the brewery of Cerveceria O
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Adolph Coors Specimen Stock (123384)3111 - Adolph Coors Specimen Stock (123384)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Light brown border. Coors logo. Pristine. Autosigned by J. Coors. Great framing piece from a famous brewing company. Date: Country (if not USA): U
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a********o.. for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
Details...Bookmark
Pabst Brewing Company Stock Collection (123288)3112 - Pabst Brewing Company Stock Collection (123288)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. 1) Issued and cancelled 1908 stock. Number 1009 for 5 shares to Fred Pabst. Signed on front by president Gustave Pabst and on back by Fr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********K for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Swan Brewing Company Stock Certificate NUMBER 1 (123250)3113 - Swan Brewing Company Stock Certificate NUMBER 1 (123250)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NUMBER 1 issued to Jacob Weikert. Signed by president Weikert. For 2000 shares. Cloud backdrop to fancy script title. Dateline June 9, 1902. The compa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Humboldt Malt and Brewing Company Stocks with Brewery Vignette (123387)3114 - Humboldt Malt and Brewing Company Stocks with Brewery Vignette (123387)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. All dated 1937 with a vignette of the brewery. All have two holes punched for storage. The orange stock has some discoloration on left.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Napa & Sonoma Wine Company Stock Certificate Signed by Beringer (113658)3115 - Napa & Sonoma Wine Company Stock Certificate Signed by Beringer (113658)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued but signed by Jacob Beringer as secretary. Beringer was a pioneer of the Napa Valley wine business. This company was incorporated Dec. 4th, 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b********t for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Capital Brewing Company Stock (123352)3116 - Capital Brewing Company Stock (123352)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different versions. 1) This stock was sold the year prohibition was lifted. Number 173 for 12 shares to James Dwyer on September 30, 1933. Signed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*****s for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Two Buffalo Brewing Company Stock Certificates (123324)3117 - Two Buffalo Brewing Company Stock Certificates (123324)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Number 1611 for 40 shares to FE Lauppe on December 7, 1933. Signed by FJ Guhstall president and EH Gerber. Has stamps on front for an assessment or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Bohemian Brewery Corporation Stock (123364)3118 - Bohemian Brewery Corporation Stock (123364)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number A1130 for 2000 shares. Eagle vignette. Light orange border. 1956. Pin holes and corner folds. Very good condition. Date: 1956 Country (if no
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Lucky Lager Brewing Company Stocks (123413)3119 - Lucky Lager Brewing Company Stocks (123413)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1)Title Lucky Breweries, Inc. Unissued. Has the Lucky Lager Logo and allegorical vignette. Orange. Number 11357 2) Title Lucky Lager Brewi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********h for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
Details...Bookmark