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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Oldsmobile Auto Advertising Postcards (8)  (113156)4320 - Oldsmobile Auto Advertising Postcards (8) (113156)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 (seven different) postcards advertising early Oldsmobile cars. Cars include: Oldsmobile Six De Luxe Coach, Oldsmobile Six De Lux Coupe, Oldsm
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to M*******6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Parade Wagon Real Photo Postcards  (113146)4321 - Parade Wagon Real Photo Postcards (113146)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different RPPC. None are identified. One mailed to Freehold, NJ. One is labelled "Spirit of the Golden West." Date: Country (i...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*******h for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Phonograph-Related Post Card Collection  (125841)4322 - Phonograph-Related Post Card Collection (125841)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 80 post cards from the Ken Prag Collection with the common theme of recording sound for home playback. Included are postcards of Victrolas, Vi
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Postcard Grab Bag  (125437)4323 - Postcard Grab Bag (125437)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large group of assorted post cards, both rpc's and lithos showing images from around the world. Scenes are from Montreal, London, Switzerland,...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*****5 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Postcards from Around the U.S.  (125436)4324 - Postcards from Around the U.S. (125436)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large group of postcards, both rpc's and lithos capturing scenes across America. There are singles and packs. Images show natural beauty like ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Real Photo Postcard of Eskimo  (122191)4325 - Real Photo Postcard of Eskimo (122191)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One RPP titled Eskimo " Annie Oakley" on back in pencil. B/W, w/white border , no location given. Full frontal view of woman aiming ri...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to R*******8 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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U.S. Presidents Postcard Group  (120252)4326 - U.S. Presidents Postcard Group (120252)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 66 postcards. Group includes many RPCs and lithos, some B/W, some color, two embossed which feature all presidents up to Theodore Roosev
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Hawaiian Stamps (20)  (125662)4327 - Hawaiian Stamps (20) (125662)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From A12to A15 and more through the 1890s. Please see photo. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Hawaii City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Precancelled Stamps Marked Carson, City, Nev.  (123167)4328 - Precancelled Stamps Marked Carson, City, Nev. (123167)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These stamps have been precanceled before use and did not need to be cancelled. These are all Carson City. One full sheet minus four stamps, one parti
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot Withdrawn4329 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 300 plus stamps. 1. State Duck Stamp Collection (14)., small blue packet w/Duck, Trout stamps and Iowa fishing license’s 1960-84.,
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Revenue Check Lot  (125235)4330 - Revenue Check Lot (125235)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Imprinted revenue stamps on checks. Three different Manhattan Silver MC Austin, NV 1870s) RN D, F, G; FNB Georgetown Colorado RN D; Sather & Ch...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Stamp Album & Book on American Stamps  (122777)4331 - Stamp Album & Book on American Stamps (122777)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modern (1940's) postage stamp album, a stamp guide and several loose and complete sheets. Stamps include Sagamore Hill three cents, Employ the ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*********3 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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U. S. Blocks & Plate Blocks  (125793)4332 - U. S. Blocks & Plate Blocks (125793)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c1930s-80. About 100-150 blocks and plate blocks, wide variety. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to V*****5 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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U. S. DOI Duck Stamps Yearly Collection with Signed Duck Stamp Painting  (125195)4333 - U. S. DOI Duck Stamps Yearly Collection with Signed Duck Stamp Painting (125195)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nicely framed 62 Department of Interior Duck Stamps starting in 1934. This one is unsigned, and it has a small fold in upper right. Most stamps are si
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to a**********t for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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U. S. Stamp Postcards (6)  (125882)4334 - U. S. Stamp Postcards (6) (125882)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 postcards featuring US stamps from the circa 1900 regular mail series. 5 are by Zieber and 1 by Staerck. Choice collectibles for any US stamp colle
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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U. S. Stamp Stock, Uncurated Collection  (125575)4335 - U. S. Stamp Stock, Uncurated Collection (125575)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of several thousand stamps from most categories: revenue, line pairs, cancelled and mint singles, bulk postage due, some regular issue high
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Australia, New Zealand Area Stamp Collection  (125255)4336 - Australia, New Zealand Area Stamp Collection (125255)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Australia: 2 large stock pages, 1890s on plus other stock; West, Australia: one lg stock page with 1800s-on; New Zealand, 2 large stock pages, 1800s-o
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Estimate : 60.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Austrian stamp Collection  (125087)4337 - Austrian stamp Collection (125087)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of Austrian stamps: Danzig, one large stock sheet approx. 100 stamps at least half mint. Austria , 7 large stock sheets about 400
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Estimate : 60.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Belgium Stamp Collection  (125088)4338 - Belgium Stamp Collection (125088)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Belgium stamps: Occupation stamps 1914-1915 22 stamps 50% mint. Belgium including the Congo approx. 400 stamps about 15 % mint on 9 large stock sheets
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Canadian Stamp Collection  (125089)4339 - Canadian Stamp Collection (125089)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canadian unwatermarked stamps; 1868-1879 four stamps, 1888-1893 five stamps, 1897-1898 eleven stamps one mint, 1899 fifteen stamps seven are mint, 191
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********n for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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