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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Exhibit Boxer Cards  (119269)5460 - Exhibit Boxer Cards (119269)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here's a great group of world renowned Black boxers. This collection of 19 Exhibit cards, include Ezzard Charles, Henry Armstrong, Pedro Montene...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Exhibits Boxer Cards from 30's & 40's  (119169)5461 - Exhibits Boxer Cards from 30's & 40's (119169)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of Exhibit Series 1939-46 boxer cards. Included in this set areLou Woods, Gus Dorazo, Joe Baker, Ceferino Garcia, Lee Oma, Lee Savold, Harry J
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Exhibits Pair of Joe Louis Cards  (119254)5462 - Exhibits Pair of Joe Louis Cards (119254)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot includes a pair of Exhibit Cards, featuring Heayweight Champion Joe Louis. Known as "The Brown Bomber," Louis' championship r...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Gans, Nelson & More Real Photo Postcards (10)  (119261)5463 - Gans, Nelson & More Real Photo Postcards (10) (119261)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a group of 10 Exhibit Boxing postcards, including Johnnie Griffiths, Fred Fulton, Billie Miske, Battling Nelson (Who faced off against Joe Gan
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********t.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Lot of 10 Early 20th Century Boxers  (119248)5464 - Lot of 10 Early 20th Century Boxers (119248)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of postcards featuring 10 boxers from the early part of the 1900's. Cards include Welterweight Tommy Ryan, Lightweight John...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Ten Boxer Postcards from 1920's  (117209)5465 - Ten Boxer Postcards from 1920's (117209)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 10 Roaring 20's boxer postcards include, Welterweight Frank Carbone, Lightweight Frankie Farren, Middleweight Johnny Howard and more...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Football Collectible Silver Rounds  (124174)5466 - Football Collectible Silver Rounds (124174)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three one troy ounce .999 fine silver rounds in protective plastic cases: Mike Ditka, Vince Lombardi and Barry Sanders. Date: Country (if n
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********t.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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NFL Trading Card  (122058)5467 - NFL Trading Card (122058)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Football trading cards from the early to present day National Football League. There are too many to count but they are from Topps, Fleer and Ted Will
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Olympics Collectible Collection  (118270)5468 - Olympics Collectible Collection (118270)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection of Olympic collectibles contained in three boxes.Includes about 20 large sport venue parking (?) or walkway banners about 18 x 22&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to D*****6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Boxing Photograph Archive  (125806)5469 - Boxing Photograph Archive (125806)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 original photos and 3 prints. 5 of Aguinaldo, a Philippian heavyweight known as little Dempsey or little Poncho c1930s. 2 of Wolgast and others all
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Sports Medals (4)  (124044)5470 - Sports Medals (4) (124044)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1966 30th Anniversary of Robert "Bob" Feller's First Game (2); Pro Football Hall of Fame Medal Society; National Sportsma...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Civil War General Photographs (CDV) Fraternal Org - OBA "the Capture of a Girl Spy Part ii" Blazing 5471 - Civil War General Photographs (CDV) Fraternal Org - OBA "the Capture of a Girl Spy Part ii" Blazing
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 x 10 black and white Civil War photo of 6 men and a soldier that appears to be a young , girl with no shoes disguised in a uniform with regiment ha
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Map of Southern States  (118248)5472 - Map of Southern States (118248)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a reprint of a 32"x 22" map of the southern states from Harper's. Because it also features drawings of Lincoln, Seward, McClel...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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WWI Memorabilia (3 pieces)  (122137)5473 - WWI Memorabilia (3 pieces) (122137)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Framed picture of soldier in uniform, 1917 (date on back). National Geographic Dec. 1919, loaded w/WWI photos, Military Division patches,
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to n******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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WW2 Framed Embroidery  (89920)5474 - WW2 Framed Embroidery (89920)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice framed embroidery "Darling South Pacific 1944" with red palm tree. Likely made by a soldiers wife. 16x17", frame 21x21" Da...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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WWII  Medal Collection  (124041)5475 - WWII Medal Collection (124041)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A bag of 16 military pins; two Asiatic Fleet Medals; Presidential Arts Medal from the WWII Medal Series: Admiral Chester W. Nimitz/Battle of Midway, i
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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WWII  Patches, Pins and Medals  (124320)5476 - WWII Patches, Pins and Medals (124320)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection of World War II memorabilia. Patches, epaulets, buttons, a Navy belt buckle. Ten medals including: 1945 Army of Occupation; 1941-1945
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Korean War Effects & Other Militaria  (125442)5477 - Korean War Effects & Other Militaria (125442)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot follows the life of a young Marine killed in action in Yongson, Korea, along the Naktong River. Included in this lot are the letters from the
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Early China Lake Naval Base Newspaper  (124516)5478 - Early China Lake Naval Base Newspaper (124516)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An early 1950 edition of Rocketeer, the official newspaper for Naval personnel stationed at then titled United States Naval Ordinance Test Station (N
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to P*****8 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Military Uniform Buttons & Lapel Pins  (119970)5479 - Military Uniform Buttons & Lapel Pins (119970)
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A group of five Navy uniform buttons, two Lt. Colonel Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Officer Lapel pin and a small pin back with photo of a miner. All are in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to p********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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