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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Modesto California Token Collection  (122653)4640 - Modesto California Token Collection (122653)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 39 tokens from Modesto. Mission Billiards, The Club Bar, Mexico Meat Market, Pete's Place, Harry's Chuck Wagon. Metal, plastic, woode...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to A****k for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Newell California Homestead & Wasson's Market Tokens (10)  (122633)4641 - Newell California Homestead & Wasson's Market Tokens (10) (122633)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 colorful plastic tokens from the Homestead Market and Wasson's Market. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Oakland California Pike Woolen Company Tokens  (122955)4642 - Oakland California Pike Woolen Company Tokens (122955)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: Obv.: Childs Indian Head and stars; Rev.: Pike Woolen Co. /$25 / The Tailors / 510 13th St. Oakland. Br., rd., 31 mm, K-411. .Very rare
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********r.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Porterville California  Token Collection  (122652)4643 - Porterville California Token Collection (122652)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 51 tokens from Porterville. Good For tokens, wooden nickels, 1933 dog tag, Scottie's Saloon, Patton's Market, Masonic pennies. Da...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A****k for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Sanger California Madison School District Lunch Token Hoard  (122670)4644 - Sanger California Madison School District Lunch Token Hoard (122670)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of sixteen: Obv.: Madison School District; Rev.: Lunch / Token; Br. rd., 25 mm, holed. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****4 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Tollhouse California Sierra High School Lunch Tokens  (122671)4645 - Tollhouse California Sierra High School Lunch Tokens (122671)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10: Sierra High School / Good For / Complete / Lunch; plastic, 22 mm. Also two tokens from Washington Colony School, Easton, CA. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to D*****5 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Tulare California Token Collection  (122660)4646 - Tulare California Token Collection (122660)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 56 tokens from Tulare. Eight from the Palace Saloon, J. Bingman, prop. Metal, wooden, plastic, elongated cents, dog tags. Date: Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Visalia California  Token Collection (71)  (122661)4647 - Visalia California Token Collection (71) (122661)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 71 tokens from Visalia. Metal, wooden, plastic. I. Shiffert Cigars and Tobacco, Commercial Bar, and many others. Date: Country (if not U
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to C******k for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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California Counters  (122957)4648 - California Counters (122957)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four flag counters: 1849 flag and ship; 1852 flag; undated flag (2). 34-36 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Prov
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*****r for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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California Mavericks Group  (120306)4649 - California Mavericks Group (120306)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty tokens: J. B. S. (2); W. K. McFaul; Madison School District (6); The Whisper, A. Galewsky; L. C. Bevins; Gus Buehler's (3) C. W. Ehlinger...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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California Plastic "Bar" Token Collection  (120247)4650 - California Plastic "Bar" Token Collection (120247)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Around 300 California plastic tokens, includes: Mike's Bouncer's/64 Townsend St./7th & Brannan (SF)//One/Bar Booze (or) //.75/IT; Bullwi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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California Token Group  (125854)4651 - California Token Group (125854)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California tokens including 13 from San Francisco (brass with center hole), 7 from Stockton (aluminum Italian Athletic Club), and 2 from Sacramento (b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********r.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Merced County California Tokens  (122934)4652 - Merced County California Tokens (122934)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 tokens from Merced county: Atwater, Gustine, LeGrand. Four metal, seven plastic, one wooden. Date: Country (if not USA): State: C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to D*****5 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Eagle Size Store Cards  (122960)4653 - Eagle Size Store Cards (122960)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: Geo. P. Steinbach / (eagle) / Baltimore, Md. // Importer of / Toys and Fancy Goods. Br., rd., 27 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): St
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*****r for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Willow Calf 1850s-60s Token Hoard (Fauver)  (125013)4654 - Willow Calf 1850s-60s Token Hoard (Fauver) (125013)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hundreds of the pictorial and popular Willow Calf token from White Brothers Co. of Boston. All holed, only one we saw was AU, the rest well circulate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to n*******e for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Michigan Store Cards  (122971)4655 - Michigan Store Cards (122971)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine: Foster & Parry (8); Daniel Ball & Co. (1). Date: Country (if not USA): State: Michigan City: Grand Rapids Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Collection of Michigan Prison Tokens (25)  (125751)4656 - Collection of Michigan Prison Tokens (25) (125751)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 25 work camp tokens in various metals, sizes and denominations. Lot includes Grass Lake Camp, Huron Valley Women's Facility, Ch...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********r.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Minnesota Token Collection (24)  (124069)4657 - Minnesota Token Collection (24) (124069)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24 tokens from Minnesota, two from Wisconsin and one from Ida, Michigan. Some of the Minnesota cities include: Darwin,Pipestone, Melrose, Moorh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Ten Jesse James Bucks Coin Stanton, MO Souvenir  (117334)4658 - Ten Jesse James Bucks Coin Stanton, MO Souvenir (117334)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A "Ten Jesse James Bucks" coin, a Merimac Caverns, Stanton, MO souvenir. Copper colored "penny" is 2.75 inches in diameter, and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
Sold to c********r.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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New York City Store Cards  (122956)4659 - New York City Store Cards (122956)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Jennings Wheeler & Co. 43 Chambers St.; 2) Sam'l Hart & Co., No. 1 Barclay St. Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*****r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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