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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Universal Pictures Movie Money Tokens (4)  (124265)5260 - Universal Pictures Movie Money Tokens (4) (124265)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: Good For 5 cents, 25 cents, $1 and to admit one. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: John Reynolds Collection
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r****2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Gold Rush Musical Entertainment Ticket  (119122)5261 - Gold Rush Musical Entertainment Ticket (119122)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Orange cardboard ticket: Labadini & Ardito Brothers' / Gif & Musical Entertainment, / To Come Off In Jackson, / Saturday Evening, Nov. ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Red Dog Saloon "Since 1965" Sign  (103139)5262 - Red Dog Saloon "Since 1965" Sign (103139)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An original Red Dog Saloon sign that hung inside, signed by "Woody". "Since 1965" . Rounded corners. 50 x 50." Woody was a ...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Red Dog Saloon Ephemera  (108257)5263 - Red Dog Saloon Ephemera (108257)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modern Red Dog Saloon tin sign, Approximately 4" x 36" Black on Red. Two large stuffed Red Dogs about 3' each, somewhat dirty, which ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*****r for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Red Dog Saloon, Birth Place of Psychedelic Rock! Original Two-Sided Sign  (110402)5264 - Red Dog Saloon, Birth Place of Psychedelic Rock! Original Two-Sided Sign (110402)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The original Red Dog Saloon sign that hung above the boardwalk near the entry door to the Red Dog Saloon. Possibly original to 1965, but memories of t
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Estimate : 500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Red Dog Saloon, Original Sign dated 2003  (103137)5265 - Red Dog Saloon, Original Sign dated 2003 (103137)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original oil on board sign for the world-famous Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City. This sign is signed by the artist at lower right "Miss Kitty 2...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Virginia City Red Dog Saloon Original Sign from the Birth Place of Psychedelic Rock!   (110403)5266 - Virginia City Red Dog Saloon Original Sign from the Birth Place of Psychedelic Rock! (110403)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the most important of the Red Dog Saloon signs, as it is the original to hang outside the building in 1965. It is in need of restoration, pain
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Start Price : 625.00 | Estimate : 1,250.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Messett's Musical Lithograph  (78976)5267 - Messett's Musical Lithograph (78976)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Color Litho by D.L. Co., Newport, KY, No. 5242. Beautiful colors of woman ballerina scene with 3 ballerinas in background.20" x 28". Prove...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Musician Photographs (2)  (40163)5268 - Musician Photographs (2) (40163)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 photographs total of Dude Martin and his Round-Up Gang and a group photo of Al Pearce, Edna O'Keefe, Cal Pearce, Jean Clarimoux, Norman Nielse...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Radio & TV Tube Grab Bag  (124461)5269 - Radio & TV Tube Grab Bag (124461)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Way too many to count. A large collection of radio, TV and whatever tubes, all unused and ready for your 60's era guitar amp or P.A. Brands inc...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 600.00
Sold to j********r.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Rose Hartwick Thorpe and the Story of "Curfew Hall Not Ring Tonight" by James  (76561)5270 - Rose Hartwick Thorpe and the Story of "Curfew Hall Not Ring Tonight" by James (76561)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Softcover, illustrated and music score and lyrics in back. Front cover and page tops water stained. Date: 1916 Country (if not USA): State: City
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Vacume Tube Bonanza  (124463)5271 - Vacume Tube Bonanza (124463)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Way too many to count. A large collection of radio, TV and whatever tubes, all unused and ready for your 60's era guitar amp or P.A. Brands inc...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Vacuume Tubes  (124462)5272 - Vacuume Tubes (124462)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Way too many to count. A large collection of radio, TV and whatever tubes, all unused and ready for your 60's era guitar amp or P.A. Brands inc...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Saddles & Western Apparel Sales Catalog  (88537)5273 - Saddles & Western Apparel Sales Catalog (88537)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sales Catalog with prices advertising Stetson Hats, Women's western apparel; gloves, Pendleton Virgin Wool Shirts, horse bits, saddles, pyramid ...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Cowboy Saddle Fob  (119078)5274 - Cowboy Saddle Fob (119078)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Souvenir of Texas, arrowhead shaped metal fob, 2 inches long. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Texas City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 30.00 - 90.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Charles M Russell Belt Buckles (4)  (89846)5275 - Charles M Russell Belt Buckles (4) (89846)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 belt buckles from Siskiyou Buckle Co with Charles Russel scenes. Native American on horse, oxen and wagon, horse roping, herding cattle on a horse.
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Estimate : 140.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Diablo Stirups  (90605)5276 - Diablo Stirups (90605)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White metal Diablo stirups with JM Capriola of Elko, NV leatherwork. Nice condition Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Rare Vintage Desert Canteen  (119048)5277 - Rare Vintage Desert Canteen (119048)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a nice old desert canteen, like the ones you would see in that great film classic "The Treasure of Sierra Madre." The piece measur...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to o********r.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Roy Rogers Collection  (124302)5278 - Roy Rogers Collection (124302)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifteen pieces of Roy Rogers memorabilia. Autographed 8 x 10 photos of Roy and Trigger, Roy and Dale Evans. Two programs from the Roy Rogers Collecto
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Beer & Soda Wood Boxes (6)  (108300)5279 - Beer & Soda Wood Boxes (6) (108300)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six vintage boxes: Golden West Brewing Co., Oakland, LA, SF, wood; Silver State Carbonated Beverages, Reno, wood; Beer (no name), wood; Rochester Roo
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***7 for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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