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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Early Photography Items  (122734)5240 - Early Photography Items (122734)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic Victorian stereo viewer with 5 stereo views, San Francisco earthquake and Palestine. Also includes a Target Brownie Six-20 box camera. Date
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****2 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Framed Pioneer Duo  (120844)5241 - Framed Pioneer Duo (120844)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two framed pieces dealing with the early pioneers. They measure 10"x 14" 11"x 14" and include the Pioneer 10 Commandments and a...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to 6*****b for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Hunting Stereoviews  (124084)5242 - Hunting Stereoviews (124084)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four hunting scenes: Camp in the Black Tail Deer Country, 1905; After The Day's Hunt is Over, 1904; Perils of Frontier Life--A Fierce Enc...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Lincoln Family CDV Pre- 1865  (111947)5243 - Lincoln Family CDV Pre- 1865 (111947)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice CDV of the Lincoln family. In additon to Abraham Lincoln, it shows Mary Todd Lincoln, Robert and young Tad. No backstamp on the verso. VF. Date
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Old West Cabinet Photo of Two Gamblers Playing Cards  (111964)5244 - Old West Cabinet Photo of Two Gamblers Playing Cards (111964)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cool, old west cabinet photo of two gamblers playing cards and smoking cigars. Both men are dressed in coats and hats. Old soda bottles on the table.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********n.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Stereoview Collection (34)  (124125)5245 - Stereoview Collection (34) (124125)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 34 stereoview cards. U.S.S. Missouri, First Battleship through the Panama Canal, Officers on a battleship, 1899, horse and buggy portraits, par
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Tintypes and CDVs Photographs  (117305)5246 - Tintypes and CDVs Photographs (117305)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of eight tintypes and photographs, c1800's. Includes six tintypes of 19th century gentlemen and ladies, three in vintage frames, all in ve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to 9***7 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Photo Reprints of Native Americans and Wells Fargo (11)  (118661)5247 - Photo Reprints of Native Americans and Wells Fargo (11) (118661)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group of 8" x 10" black and white photo reprints of Native Americans and a few of Wells Fargo. A total of 11 photos. Some are credite...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Two B/W Photographs by Alfred Evans  (116733)5248 - Two B/W Photographs by Alfred Evans (116733)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Evans work is reminiscent of Edward Weston's style. 1) Mountain Streams, b/w photo 21" x 9.75", Mounted and framed: 19.5" x 15.5&...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Vacuum Tubes Various Brands 300+  (124500)5249 - Vacuum Tubes Various Brands 300+ (124500)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 trays of vacuum tubes. Miscellaneous brands. Tray 1 is is mostly RCA approximately 80 electron tubes. Tray 2 is Quality Brand approximately
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 600.00
Sold to j********r.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Western Poster / " Johnny Reno" Advertising Poster  (109693)5250 - Western Poster / " Johnny Reno" Advertising Poster (109693)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a blast out of the past. It is a advertising poster for an old western movie. Entitled " Johnny Reno", staring Dana Andrews, Jan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Madge Kennedy, Strand Theatre Broadside  (85139)5251 - Madge Kennedy, Strand Theatre Broadside (85139)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice approx 11" x 21" 2 sided cardboard broadside from the Strand Theatre on Market Street in San Francisco, CA. Sept. 29, 1918 showing of...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Playbill Collection - 27  (91068)5252 - Playbill Collection - 27 (91068)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
27 Playbills, many from Broadway shows. Includes: Oaklaoma! at the St. James Theatre including cigarette advertising for Chesterfield (Copyright 19
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Theatre Handbills Personal Scrapbook  (115615)5253 - Theatre Handbills Personal Scrapbook (115615)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Front of scrapbook has label, "Thomas Peaslee, Director." 35 or so pages, most with handbills glued to both sides of the page. Plays date ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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The El Dorado theatrical newspaper March 1869  (120227)5254 - The El Dorado theatrical newspaper March 1869 (120227)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the newspaper of the theatrical community in San Francisco of the 1860's. This paper is dated MArch 27, 1869; a good read. Date: Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********n.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Charlie Chaplin Stick Pin and Medals  (124270)5255 - Charlie Chaplin Stick Pin and Medals (124270)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Charlie Chaplin stick pin and three medals: two from the 1915 production "Jitney" and one from the 1925 film "Gold Rush." Date:...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Gary Cooper Pinbacks and Medals (7)  (124271)5256 - Gary Cooper Pinbacks and Medals (7) (124271)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven momentos from film star Gary Cooper: two photo pinbacks, medal from "Honor Bright "; four metal charms. Date: Country (if...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r****2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Movie Star Pinback Collection  (124269)5257 - Movie Star Pinback Collection (124269)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 movie star pinbacks including: Harry Carey; Richard Arlen;Charles Farrell; Ramon Navarro; Joan Bennett; George Bancroft; Frederic March; Leo
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Movie Star Pinbacks  (124267)5258 - Movie Star Pinbacks (124267)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven pinbacks issued by W & S Theatre Premium Company: Charles Chaplin; Harold Lloyd; Mary Pickford; Ken Maynard; Hoot Gibson; George O&...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Movie Star Pinbacks by Quaker Oats, Puffed Wheat and Pender Bread  (124275)5259 - Movie Star Pinbacks by Quaker Oats, Puffed Wheat and Pender Bread (124275)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten advertising pinbacks: Robert Mitchum; Tim Holt; Betty Hutton; Alan Ladd; Ray Milland; Jack Carson; Gail Russell; Robert Montgomery; Joan C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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