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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Twins Key Man Baseball Card Collection  (110546)5440 - Twins Key Man Baseball Card Collection (110546)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Just under 500 baseball cards from the years of the "Amazing Mets". Mostly Topps, c1975-1990. Mostly mint to near mint. Includes much dupl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (1.00 + 0.25BP) = 1.25
 
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Royals Key Men Baseball Card Collection  (110552)5441 - Royals Key Men Baseball Card Collection (110552)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
700 plus baseball cards from the years of Royals. Mostly Topps, c1975-1990. Mostly mint to near mint. Includes much duplication of the key players, an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (1.00 + 0.25BP) = 1.25
 
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Cardinals Key Man Baseball Card Collection  (110550)5442 - Cardinals Key Man Baseball Card Collection (110550)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
700 plus baseball cards from the years of the Cardinals. Mostly Topps, c1975-1990. Mostly mint to near mint. Includes much duplication of the key pla
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (1.00 + 0.25BP) = 1.25
 
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Blue Jays Key Man Baseball Card Collection  (109382)5443 - Blue Jays Key Man Baseball Card Collection (109382)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 500 cards, mostly Topps, c1975-1990. Mostly mint to near mint. Includes much duplication of the key players. George Bell, Steib, Henke, Stottlem
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (2.00 + 0.50BP) = 2.50
 
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Astros Key Men Baseball Card Collection  (110541)5444 - Astros Key Men Baseball Card Collection (110541)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
600 plus baseball cards from the years of Nolan Ryan's Astros and before. Mostly Topps, c1975-1990. Mostly mint to near mint. Includes much dupl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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American League Signed Hall of Fame Postcards  (116082)5445 - American League Signed Hall of Fame Postcards (116082)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An incredible group of 16 mint condition and signed Baseball Hall of Fame postcards. Players in this lot include Yogi Berra, Bob Feller, Bill Dickey,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Baseball Card Collection  (122791)5446 - Baseball Card Collection (122791)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Too many to count. A nice collection of baseball trading cards from Fleer, Topps and others. Cards are contained in three small boxes and two albums.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Baseball Card Group (~2500 cds) 1988-91  (122741)5447 - Baseball Card Group (~2500 cds) 1988-91 (122741)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 2500 baseball cards in five channel box. Topps 1988, 89, 90, 91. Leaf puzzle cards (about 200). Not checked for complete sets. Date: Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****0 for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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Baseball Card Group (~2500), c1988-94  (122744)5448 - Baseball Card Group (~2500), c1988-94 (122744)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of about 2500 cards in 5 section box. Score 1988, Pacific Trading (baseball legends), Cooperstown Colln 1993, Score 1992, Pinnacle 1994. U
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r***6 for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Baseball Card Group, 1983-1986  (110603)5449 - Baseball Card Group, 1983-1986 (110603)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Baseball card group of 2000+/- baseball cards. 1986 is mostly Don Russ; 1985 are Topps, Don Russ; 1984 Topps, Don Russ; 1983 Fleer, Topps. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to j*****0 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Baseball Card Group, c1979-81  (110605)5450 - Baseball Card Group, c1979-81 (110605)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 1300 baseball cards from mostly Topps. Includes 1969 baseball thermos from King Seeley Thermos Co. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to r***6 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Baseball Collectible Silver Rounds  (124173)5451 - Baseball Collectible Silver Rounds (124173)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four silver rounds: Ty Cobb, Ted Williams, Warren Spahn and Lou Gehrig. Each one troy ounce .999 fine silver in protective plastic cases. Dat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q******s for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Baseball Pinbacks and Token  (125857)5452 - Baseball Pinbacks and Token (125857)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven colorful pinbacks with faces of baseball players and four baseball-related tokens. PLAY BALL! Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Don Russ Baseball Card Group (~2500 cards), c1988-1992  (122745)5453 - Don Russ Baseball Card Group (~2500 cards), c1988-1992 (122745)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 2500 cards in five segment box. 1988-1992. unknown if complete sets. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Football Card Group (~2500), 1992-4  (122742)5454 - Football Card Group (~2500), 1992-4 (122742)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of football collectible cards, perhaps 2500 in 5 channel box. 1992 AAA Sports "wild card", Fleer Ultra 1994, Topps 1993, Upper...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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National League Autographed HOF Postcards  (116081)5455 - National League Autographed HOF Postcards (116081)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of 16 signed Baseball Hall of Fame postcards, featuring such greats as Lloyd "Little Poison" Waner, Warren Spahn, Stan &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Boxer Postcard Collection  (119262)5456 - Boxer Postcard Collection (119262)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of 12 Exhibit 1930's boxer RPC's that include pugilists like Billy Conn, Freddie Miller, Baby Arizmendi, Lou Nova and more. Al...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1.00 + 0.25BP) = 1.25
 
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Boxers Cards, 17 from Various Weight Classes  (117207)5457 - Boxers Cards, 17 from Various Weight Classes (117207)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lightweight Joe Benjamin, Light Heavyweight Tommy Gibbons, Batamweight Midget Smith and 14 more. All cards are in good condition. This series was put
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (274.00 + 68.50BP) = 342.50
 
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Early 20th Century Boxing Stars  (117208)5458 - Early 20th Century Boxing Stars (117208)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of nine boxers from the early 20th century. This includes Middleweight George Chip, Middleweight Frank Klaus, Welterweight Ted Lewis and more. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Exhibit Blue Boxer Postcard Series  (119170)5459 - Exhibit Blue Boxer Postcard Series (119170)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of boxer postcards from the Exhibit Blue Series. Included in this fantastic collection are boxing greats like Heavyweight Jack Sh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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