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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Souvenir Plates  (119542)5180 - Souvenir Plates (119542)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Souvenir porcelain plates from various states: Most with calendars and images of landscapes, buildings, flowers, animals, people, birds, etc. States
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Estimate : 100.00 - 350.00
Sold to c********r.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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U.S. Advertising Pens and Pencils (10)  (118114)5181 - U.S. Advertising Pens and Pencils (10) (118114)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 10 advertising pens and pencils from around the U.S. Includes: VFW; Amnesty International; the Disneyland Hotel; Boone Hall Plantation in Sou
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Unique Grab Bag Lot  (124528)5182 - Unique Grab Bag Lot (124528)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An interesting collection of items, include a business card from Dorr Faulkner, undertaker in Hornellsville, New York, a photo od a bridge in the Adir
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Advertising Pieces (8)  (118834)5183 - Vintage Advertising Pieces (8) (118834)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight vintage advertising pieces includes: Coca-cola bottle opener with knife; The Admiral Line Pacific Steam Ship Co. luggage tag; metal Mille
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*****r for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Souvenir Plate Collection,Kansas (11)  (115359)5184 - Souvenir Plate Collection,Kansas (11) (115359)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven items. 1.) High School Liberal Kansas dish 4.5x5" no reverse stamp 2.) 5.5x4.75" dish, Cooper Memorial College, Sterling, Ka...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********r.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Souvenir Plate Collection, Missouri (10)  (115365)5185 - Souvenir Plate Collection, Missouri (10) (115365)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 pieces. 1/2.) Teacup & saucer 1 Court House Street, St Louis Mo., stamp on bottom of cup is illegible. 3.) Adair County Court House, K...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Souvenir Plate Collection, Oregon (7)  (115375)5186 - Souvenir Plate Collection, Oregon (7) (115375)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven. 1.) Willamette Street. 7" Made expressly for O.J. Full Eugene Ore. 2.) 1910 Calendar Plate. 8.5" Washington's Old Home a...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Souvenir Plate Collection, East Coast (11)  (115353)5187 - Souvenir Plate Collection, East Coast (11) (115353)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven. 1.) 1910 Calendar Plate 10" Compliments of Mrs John Roth, Anita, PA. Reverse stamp K.T.A.K. 88 Ramona (sp?) somewhat illegible 2...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Collector Silver Spoons from Olympic to Rip Van Winkle  (80610)5188 - Collector Silver Spoons from Olympic to Rip Van Winkle (80610)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small-Flagship Olympia x 2, 5 star logo, America, Rip Van Winkle, Merry Xmas. Salvatore Falcone Collection. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Blacksmith Tools  (56879)5189 - Blacksmith Tools (56879)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of long handled blacksmith tools. 13 examples present, mostly with long handles approximately 36”, though the shortest here is
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Estimate : 150.00 - 700.00
Sold to 9***7 for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Blue Jean Button Collection (30)  (88562)5190 - Blue Jean Button Collection (30) (88562)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 30 jean button-Carters, Sweet Orr, Lee(early), Franklin & Co, DH Co, Solide Elegant and more Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ci...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Brown Spitton  (87430)5191 - Brown Spitton (87430)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown spittoon, 4.5x8.25". Side drain hole has .5" chip Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Geff Pollock Collec...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Children's Broadsides (4)  (109496)5192 - Children's Broadsides (4) (109496)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Delightful collection of vintage children's broadsides: 1) The Queen of Hearts 22" x 9"; 2) "A Friend is Someone Who Likes You b...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Common Pottery & Table Ware Items / 39 items  (78843)5193 - Common Pottery & Table Ware Items / 39 items (78843)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item # 1 of 39 : Brown & White Chamber pot lid, repaired. Item# 2 of 39: large green and white chamber pot, no lid, with base chip. But Item #1...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Doll (Vintage)  (86852)5194 - Doll (Vintage) (86852)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful little doll that was found underground in Utah. She's needing a good home, 13" x 6". She has original dress, (appears to be ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Gold Value Pocket Chart @ $16/Oz  (80105)5195 - Gold Value Pocket Chart @ $16/Oz (80105)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare pocket chart for gold @ $16/ )z which was the accepted standard thru the Civil War. 3.25 x 2.75" with horizontal fold and some toning on b...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Mounted Barbed Wire Collection  (87444)5196 - Mounted Barbed Wire Collection (87444)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
18 mounted barbed wire pieces. Frame 25x21" Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Geff Pollock Collection
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to P*****8 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Nail Keg Lids (2)  (87429)5197 - Nail Keg Lids (2) (87429)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 American Steel & Wire wood nail keg lids. 1 is in 3 sections, other in 3 sections with warp and cracks Date: Country (if not USA): State:...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ransome Lead Smelting Pot and Base  (106211)5198 - Ransome Lead Smelting Pot and Base (106211)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lead smelting pot by Ransome of Emeryville, CA. Has port for gas flame on bottom. Base and pot 10" tall, handled pot on top. Used for bullet m...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to P*****8 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Sea Bird Case Stickers by Sunkist (70)  (73018)5199 - Sea Bird Case Stickers by Sunkist (70) (73018)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 70 unused case stickers. Sea gull and lemon. 8.75" 12.5". Some have edge condition issues. Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********r.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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