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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Tourist Pottery - 5 Pieces  (119481)5000 - Tourist Pottery - 5 Pieces (119481)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Large seed pot with painted design around Monument Valley, 8.5" diameter x 3" high. 2) Wedding Vase, painted design of Monument Valley,...
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Roseville  Pottery Teapot  (119154)5001 - Roseville Pottery Teapot (119154)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Roseville Pottery teapot that measures 8"x 10". Although there appears to be no damage or chips, the lid is missing. See photo...
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Sculpture Made of Dark Porous Rock  (83543)5002 - Sculpture Made of Dark Porous Rock (83543)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unknown artist, unsigned, low polish, dark porous rock. Inuit man struggling with 2 seals on the ice. Very pretty piece. Canadian Eskimo Art. 8"...
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Sculpture Native Alaskan  (83540)5003 - Sculpture Native Alaskan (83540)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful serpentine rock sculpture of Native Alaskan kneeling over an ice hole pulling out a seal from the depths. This is signed at base, there are
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 850.00
 
 
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Serpentine & Black Marble Sculpture-Native Alaskan  (83542)5004 - Serpentine & Black Marble Sculpture-Native Alaskan (83542)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This piece was done in a sophisticated (and difficult) technique of combining at the base, black marble, attached to a serpentine top. Looks to be Nat
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Start Price : 490.00 | Estimate : 980.00 - 2,800.00
 
 
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Serpentine Native Alaskan Sculpture  (83536)5005 - Serpentine Native Alaskan Sculpture (83536)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native Alaskan serpentine stone carving with owl on top of head that is grimacing. Very dense, dark green, serpentine. Beautiful work of art. Smooth,
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 2,100.00
 
 
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Serpentine Native Alaskan Sculpture  (83538)5006 - Serpentine Native Alaskan Sculpture (83538)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This sculpture is a man that appears to be carrying a fish, has a smile on his face. This sculpture is somewhat rough, crude (possibly unfinished, or
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 2,100.00
 
 
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Standing Seal Sculpture  (50552)5007 - Standing Seal Sculpture (50552)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Soapstone or serpentine sculpture of a standing seal is simply carved with etched flippers and eyes. Nice color variations, 7.25" x 3.5" x...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Bronze Sculpture of Mother and Child  (104923)5008 - Bronze Sculpture of Mother and Child (104923)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great modernist style bronze sculpture of mother and child attached to rectangular marble base. The artist is unknown, but the style is reminiscent of
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Frederick Remington Bronze Sculpture Modern Immitation  (83549)5009 - Frederick Remington Bronze Sculpture Modern Immitation (83549)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Savage" Copyright by Frederic Remington, marble base. Frederic Sackrider Remington (October 4, 1861 – December 26, 1909) was an Ame...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Photo / Landscape / "The Great South Land"  (100710)5010 - Photo / Landscape / "The Great South Land" (100710)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a very beautiful photograph, taken by the famous Ken Duncan. He is a well known pioneer in the Limited Edition Art field, in Australia since t
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Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Photo / Landscape / " Island Arch "  (100711)5011 - Photo / Landscape / " Island Arch " (100711)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is another great piece of photographic art, by the famous Australian photographer...Ken Duncan. It is entitled : " Island Arch, VIc" ...
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Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Louis ICart Art Deco Period, Signed, Framed, Original Print; "Hydrangeas"  (116720)5012 - Louis ICart Art Deco Period, Signed, Framed, Original Print; "Hydrangeas" (116720)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic Example from French, Art-Deco Period. Louis Icart artwork, titled Hortense with Hydrangeas. Autographed Etching Printed With Colors of beautif
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Start Price : 187.50 | Estimate : 375.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Jan Jacob Sphler "Frozen Fishing Harbor" Painting Repro  (117704)5013 - Jan Jacob Sphler "Frozen Fishing Harbor" Painting Repro (117704)
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Unsigned oil painting reproduction, "Frozen Fishing Harbor" by Jan Jacob Spohler (1811-1866), born in Amsterdam. He was a 19th-century pai...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Russian Saint Nicholas Framed Print  (85835)5014 - Russian Saint Nicholas Framed Print (85835)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Print of Saint Nicholas 14" x 17". Our knowledge of Russian art begins with the Scythians & other Central Asian art. But what most peo...
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On the Thames at Bourne End by Basil  Bradley  (117992)5015 - On the Thames at Bourne End by Basil Bradley (117992)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oil painting "On the Thames" depicts grazing cows and a horse by the river, swans in river (tiny hole in canvas to left of swans), a very ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Woman Walking on Beach by Thomas Pyne  (117707)5016 - Woman Walking on Beach by Thomas Pyne (117707)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oil painting on board by thomas Pyne (1842-1935) Image of woman walking along beamc, basket on head, by cliffs, sail boats in sea. Signed T. Pyne,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Native American Framed Chromolithographs c. 1984 (2)  (114365)5017 - Native American Framed Chromolithographs c. 1984 (2) (114365)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Paschal, Chief of Yumas- California. Artist Julian Scott. Image 7" x 9" w/ frame 12 1/4" x 15 1/8". Published by Sa...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Beautiful Young Woman by Hugo Nahl  (117453)5018 - Beautiful Young Woman by Hugo Nahl (117453)
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This is a very rare, intimate and beautiful pencil drawing of a wistful young woman leaning on a wall by Hugo Wilhelm Arthur Nahl. Signed H.W. Nahl /
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Bowl of Fruit by Perham Wilhelm Nahl  (117452)5019 - Bowl of Fruit by Perham Wilhelm Nahl (117452)
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Elegant pencil drawing of a bowl of fruit signed Perham W. Nahl, age 13 years / Alameda, April 2, 1882. 9.5" x 7.5", on paper. Perham was ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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