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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Andrew Putnam Hill Gouache Nude Painting  (78425)5040 - Andrew Putnam Hill Gouache Nude Painting (78425)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed gouache by Andrew Putnam Hill from the Jim Mackie Collection of Grass Valley, a collector and dealer in fine Americana. Original work about 11
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Argument in Front of Mine  (109855)5041 - Argument in Front of Mine (109855)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pencil illustration of mining boss pushing a miner in front of mine. Other miners in background. 12" x 13". Date: Country (if not USA):...
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Beer Advertising: Pabst Bock Beer and Buffalo Brewing Company Framed Posters  (108259)5042 - Beer Advertising: Pabst Bock Beer and Buffalo Brewing Company Framed Posters (108259)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed Buffalo Brewing Company 1974 Somerset Press Litho – Buffalo Brewing Co. reproduction poster from the Sacramento advertisement departme
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Canadian Mountie  (110422)5043 - Canadian Mountie (110422)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pencil illustration of Canadian Mountie waving to man chopping wood by log cabin, 10.5" x 8.5". Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Car Illustrations  (110439)5044 - Car Illustrations (110439)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Pencil drawing of two women driving, 4" x 7.5". 2) Pencil and ink illustration of man driving fast, frightened woman on side of road an...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Colorful Prints (4)  (110582)5045 - Colorful Prints (4) (110582)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All prints are nicely matted and framed; sizes are outside frame measurements. 1) Abstracted landscape, 29" x 39". 2) Calla lilies and pe...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Conversations  (109867)5046 - Conversations (109867)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pencil and ink illustrations of couples having discussions. 1) She is at work in a shop and she looks angry, 14" x 8". 2) Man schmoosi...
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Couples "At Home" Illustrations (4)  (110420)5047 - Couples "At Home" Illustrations (4) (110420)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four more pencil illustrations. 1) Man in suit and tie grasping woman's arm--she looks dreamy, 10.5" x 9.5", 2) Cowboy with woman who...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Cowboy Talking to Downed Man  (109851)5048 - Cowboy Talking to Downed Man (109851)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pencil illustration of gunfight, cowboy talking to a downed man while others stand by. 10" x 10". Date: Country (if not USA): State:...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Cowboy Watercolor "Calm Down, Pete"  (109845)5049 - Cowboy Watercolor "Calm Down, Pete" (109845)
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Tempera/watercolor illustration of two cowboys in conversation. 10.5" x 8". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Cowboys Confronting Woman  (109856)5050 - Cowboys Confronting Woman (109856)
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Story illustration in pencil of two cowboys confronting a cowgirl who looks suspicious of them. 9" x 7". Date: Country (if not USA): ...
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Cowboys Talk  (109779)5051 - Cowboys Talk (109779)
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B/W tempera or watercolor illustration of two cowboys by a barn. 10.5" x 8.25". Work is signed by Frank W. Coder. Date: Country (if no...
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Dinner Groups Illustrations (4)  (110442)5052 - Dinner Groups Illustrations (4) (110442)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Pencil illustration of couple dining with friend, by Frank W. Coder. 10" x 8". 2) Pencil, family dining--father looks angry. 6.5" ...
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Donner Party Reproduction in Antique Frame  (122762)5053 - Donner Party Reproduction in Antique Frame (122762)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique frame with copies of articles and photos relating to the ill-fated Donner Party. The frame measures 30"x 26" gold painted and nat...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Fighting at Trout Creek  (110425)5054 - Fighting at Trout Creek (110425)
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Great ink illustration of miners fighting. 15" x 12". Date: c1935-40 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****0 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Folk Art Painting by Shem  (57759)5055 - Folk Art Painting by Shem (57759)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22 x 27" framed, folk art painting of two teepees and two dogs. Pastel water colors, "By Shem". From the James Mackie Collection of ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 250.00
Sold to B*********r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Forty Thieves Lithograph  (78964)5056 - Forty Thieves Lithograph (78964)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful lithograph of woman holding pot with boiling water pouring into large amphora. Provenance, James Mackie Collection. 20" x 30". C...
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Framed Pottery Prints (4)  (110580)5057 - Framed Pottery Prints (4) (110580)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All are beautifully linen matted in nice frames. Sizes given are outside frame size. 1) Apache Basketry, 33" x 29". 2) Image of 3 pots by ...
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Framed Prints of Flowers (4)  (110581)5058 - Framed Prints of Flowers (4) (110581)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All prints matted in nice frames, sizes or outside frame size. 1) Flowers in antique vase with antique wallpaper background, 33" x 41". 2)...
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Franz Dvorak 1892 Oil Painting  (57755)5059 - Franz Dvorak 1892 Oil Painting (57755)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original Oil on Canvas. A portrait of F. J. Dvorak. 26 X 31". Nickel plaque "Presented to F.J. Dvorak by his friends May 28, 1892" I...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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