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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European Festival Postcards Includes a Swiss Stunner (4)  (118572)4300 - European Festival Postcards Includes a Swiss Stunner (4) (118572)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four postcards from 1904 from European festivals. The highlight card is an embossed from Zurich, "Fridgen: Schutzenfest St. Gallent" 16-2...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Five WWII Era Postcards  (125836)4301 - Five WWII Era Postcards (125836)
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Five WWII propaganda postcards. Three are war bond advertisers, two are from Slovenska in Central Europe. The Slovenska ones are very artsy, with a m
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Halloween - Guys and Gals Postcards (9)  (125026)4302 - Halloween - Guys and Gals Postcards (9) (125026)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 vintage cards from various publishers featuring teenagers to adults in a Halloween theme. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provena
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Halloween - International Advertising Company Postcards (13)  (125028)4303 - Halloween - International Advertising Company Postcards (13) (125028)
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13 artistic cards with children themes by the International Advertising Company New York. All of a very distinctive and attractive style. Date: Cou
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to v********r.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Halloween - John Winsch Art Post Cards (19)  (125024)4304 - Halloween - John Winsch Art Post Cards (19) (125024)
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Spectacular group of about 19 cards generally dated 1912-1914. Winsch is undoubtedly one of the finest artists of the Halloween postcard period. These
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,250.00 + 312.50BP) = 1,562.50
 
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Halloween - Kids Postcards (17)  (125025)4305 - Halloween - Kids Postcards (17) (125025)
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17 vintage Halloween cards featuring kids and pumpkins. Various publishers. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Co
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Halloween - Other Themed Postcards (10)  (125873)4306 - Halloween - Other Themed Postcards (10) (125873)
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10 cards from various publishers that didn't fit into the other lots featured in this sale. All vintage. Date: Country (if not USA): State:...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Halloween - Sketch Art Postcards (16)  (125027)4307 - Halloween - Sketch Art Postcards (16) (125027)
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16 sketch art vintage postcards, various publishers and artists. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Halloween - Tuck Postcard Collection (4)  (125872)4308 - Halloween - Tuck Postcard Collection (4) (125872)
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4 different Tuck cards, from the most famous postcard maker of all time. Beautiful in detail and theme. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Halloween - Two Kids Theme Postcard Collection (19)  (125871)4309 - Halloween - Two Kids Theme Postcard Collection (19) (125871)
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About 19 cards, mostly Gibson, featuring children. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Halloween - Witch Broomstick Themed Postcard Collection (9)  (125870)4310 - Halloween - Witch Broomstick Themed Postcard Collection (9) (125870)
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9 cards from various styles and publishers. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
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Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to M*******6 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Halloween - Witch Themed Postcards (24)  (125029)4311 - Halloween - Witch Themed Postcards (24) (125029)
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24 cards. Includes cards from some of the great publishers including Tuck, Winsch, International, Art, and others. A truly stunning group of cards. D
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Halloween Postcards - BIG Black Cat (7)  (125851)4312 - Halloween Postcards - BIG Black Cat (7) (125851)
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A set of seven Halloween postcards from the Ken Prag Collection featuring a large black cat with round gold eyes and a big toothy grin. On one card th
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Halloween Postcards - Black Cat Collection (3)  (125847)4313 - Halloween Postcards - Black Cat Collection (3) (125847)
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Three Halloween postcards and a Halloween Sports Dance program from the Ken Prag Collection, all featuring archetypical black cats for the holiday. Do
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to J****e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Halloween Postcards - Bobbing for Apples (11)  (125849)4314 - Halloween Postcards - Bobbing for Apples (11) (125849)
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Eleven Halloween postcards from the Ken Prag Collection featuring the head-dunking skill of bobbing for apples. Five of one design, two of another, an
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Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to v********r.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Halloween Postcards - Invitations, Party Photos  (125844)4315 - Halloween Postcards - Invitations, Party Photos (125844)
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BOO! You're invited to a variety of Halloween events across the country with this set of postcards and other ephemera from the Ken Prag Collecti...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to M*******6 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Halloween Postcards - The Devil You Say (3)  (125850)4316 - Halloween Postcards - The Devil You Say (3) (125850)
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Three Halloween postcards from the Ken Prag Collection with a devil in the details. See photo for those devilish details. Date: Country (if not USA
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Halloween Postcards by Gibson (9)  (125845)4317 - Halloween Postcards by Gibson (9) (125845)
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Too cute to be scary, this lot of nine Halloween postcards from the Ken Prag Collection, all published by Gibson, will be a beautiful addition to your
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Halloween Postcards with More Black Cats (20)  (125848)4318 - Halloween Postcards with More Black Cats (20) (125848)
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Twenty Halloween postcards from the Ken Prag Collection featuring the quintessential black cat, tail up, back arched. and ready for you to take home t
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Halloween Series Postcards (13)  (125846)4319 - Halloween Series Postcards (13) (125846)
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Your lucky number of 13 postcards from the Ken Prag Collection, all labeled Halloween Series on the back. Cute kids and brightly colored designs make
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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