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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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Canandaigua Brewing Company Stock and Bond (123354)3160 - Canandaigua Brewing Company Stock and Bond (123354)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a very strong pairing with both pieces being very nice condition. 1) Stock # 27 for 10 shares. Signed by president Gustav Wegner(?). Eagle Vig
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Hudson River Brewing Company Stock (Anchor Beer) (123439)3161 - Hudson River Brewing Company Stock (Anchor Beer) (123439)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 45 for 100 shares to Peter Bieger. Signed by president Peter Bieger and secretary Matthew White. Dateline Feb. 25, 1881 at Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. I
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c*********p for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Andrew Dotterweich Brewing Company of Dunkirk, N. Y. Stock (123374)3162 - Andrew Dotterweich Brewing Company of Dunkirk, N. Y. Stock (123374)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 33 for 20 shares to Mary Dotterweich on February 19, 1926. Signed by president Dotterweich and EH Dotterweich. A true family brewery. Sharp loo
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Bacardi Signed Corporation Stock Certificate (119376)3163 - Bacardi Signed Corporation Stock Certificate (119376)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A unique stock certificate issued by The Bacardi Corporation of New York on March 25, 1920 and signed by whatever Bacardi was vice president of the co
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Earlier Oneida Brewing Company Stock (123318)3164 - Earlier Oneida Brewing Company Stock (123318)
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Number 39 for 75 shares to W Booth Ralph. Signed by John Ryan and WB Ralph as president. Dated April 9, 1924. New York seal as vignette. Two light fol
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Oneida Brewing Company Stock with Great Native American Chief Vignette (123317)3165 - Oneida Brewing Company Stock with Great Native American Chief Vignette (123317)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 97 for 500 shares to Samuel Lothrop. Signed by Harry Duffy and president JB Steele. Dated June 16, 1932. Orange and black on white with orange
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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George Weber Brewing Company of Cincinnati Stock - In business for only four years (123261)3166 - George Weber Brewing Company of Cincinnati Stock - In business for only four years (123261)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early number 13 for 10 shares. Shares were $500 each! Signed by George Weber president. Brown underprint "Shares $500 each." Brown border ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Wiedemann Brewery Corporation Stock (123264)3167 - Wiedemann Brewery Corporation Stock (123264)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Its 1933 and prohibition is over. And breweries began popping up everywhere. Number 74 for 90 shares. Auto signed. Date: 1933 Country (if not USA):
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Cleveland and Sandusky Brewing Company Stocks (123345)3168 - Cleveland and Sandusky Brewing Company Stocks (123345)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) December 5, 1905. Green. Number 2616 for 100 shares. Hole cancelled signatures. Allegorical vignette. Two stamps have been applied. 2)
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Eilert Brewing Company stock (123418)3169 - Eilert Brewing Company stock (123418)
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Number CA0662 for 10 shares to Rank Anton. Auto signed by Henry Eilert and secretary Hirsh. Allegorical vignette. 1934. Gray on white, Folds. One dog
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Hoster-Columbus Associated Breweries Company Stock (123388)3170 - Hoster-Columbus Associated Breweries Company Stock (123388)
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Number A672 for 5 shares. Gray on white. Company logo as vignette. No real issues - nice condition. Carl J. Hoster was the president and Columbus was
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p******n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Wagner Ale Brewing Company Stock (123252)3171 - Wagner Ale Brewing Company Stock (123252)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 10 for 500 shares to none other than Mr. A. E. Wagner himself. Other than folds, pristine! Incorporated in Nevada in 1933 with the end of Proh
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Wayne Brewing Company Stock - Post Prohibition Certificate (123262)3172 - Wayne Brewing Company Stock - Post Prohibition Certificate (123262)
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Number 1874 for 100 shares. Signed by president John Conroy in 1937 shortly after reopening after prohibition. Eagle vignettes. Green and black on whi
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Tube City Brewing Company Stock (123247)3173 - Tube City Brewing Company Stock (123247)
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Number 337 for 500 shares to McKeesport Homes. Signed by president George Jackel. Dateline July 7, 1952. Green and black on white. Safety print paper.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********h for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Bergner and Engel Brewing Company Stock - Perhaps the First Brewery in America to Brew Lager Beer (3174 - Bergner and Engel Brewing Company Stock - Perhaps the First Brewery in America to Brew Lager Beer (
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 1976 for 15 shares. Signed by president George Bergner. Interesting vignette. Seems to have a old French coin with all sorts of references to t
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Red Bell Brewing Company Stock with iconic entire page underprint! (123300)3175 - Red Bell Brewing Company Stock with iconic entire page underprint! (123300)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number R1023 for 1 share. Pen signed. Underprint of Red Bull delivery wagon in front of distillery. Pristine condition. "Red Bell Brewing Compa...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to k********N for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Vollmer Brewing Corporation Stocks (123265)3176 - Vollmer Brewing Corporation Stocks (123265)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. Both 1933. Brown 100 shares and orange less than 100 shares. Brown has no issues, orange has heavy folds and bottom right corner is town.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Brackenbridge Brewing Company Stock (123360)3177 - Brackenbridge Brewing Company Stock (123360)
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# 3374 for 50 shares in 1940. Autosigned. Eagle vignette. Inner gold border. Underprint gold 'Common.' Holes and miner fold rips on borders....
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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The Victor Brewing Company Stock Certificate (124577)3178 - The Victor Brewing Company Stock Certificate (124577)
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Beautiful stock certificate issued by The Victor Brewing Company for 100 shares to Miss Maria C. Flynn. The stock number is #2644 and is signed by J.F
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Stroudsburg Brewery Company Gold Bonds - Prohibition Era Brewery Bonds (123274)3179 - Stroudsburg Brewery Company Gold Bonds - Prohibition Era Brewery Bonds (123274)
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Lot of three. Numbers 11, 12 and 13. Signed by president La Bon(?). Each has coupons 7-20 still attached. Excellent condition!!! Stroudsburg Brewery
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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