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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Rose Melville Lithographs (2)  (78971)5080 - Rose Melville Lithographs (2) (78971)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Girl looking over the fence 20.5" x 25", done by H.A. Thomas & Wylie Litho Co. NY, 2)Rose Melville in "Sis Hopkins"20&quo...
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Sculpture, Bronze  (83546)5081 - Sculpture, Bronze (83546)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bucking Bronco with cowboy in chaps, on soapstone base. Signed BT, 13" x 7.75", 13 lbs. Date: c1980 Country (if not USA): State: Cit...
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Still Lives Prints (4)  (110585)5082 - Still Lives Prints (4) (110585)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All prints are nicely matted and framed; sizes are outside frame measurements. 1) Three pots, 30" x 33.5". 2) Tiger lIlies in antique vas...
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Three Conversations  (110431)5083 - Three Conversations (110431)
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1) Ink drawing of couple outside, 10" x 8". 2) Man approaching woman who shies from him. Pencil and paint, 11" x 12". 3) Man in ...
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Three Story Illustrations  (110438)5084 - Three Story Illustrations (110438)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Man and woman hugging, pencil, by Frank W. Coder. 13" x 8.5". 2) Mother talking to young man in kitchen, pencil by frank W. Coder. 11&q...
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Two Discussions  (110443)5085 - Two Discussions (110443)
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1) woman with men in conference room, pencil, ink. 12.5" x 8". 2) Woman in conference with attorney, pencil, ink. 11.5" x 10". ...
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Two Quality Illustrations  (110421)5086 - Two Quality Illustrations (110421)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Very good illustration in pencil with paint. Cowboy on horse with dead or drunk Indian over saddle; three Indians stand in doorway looking angry. 1
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Uncle Tom's Cabin "MARKS" Lithograph  (78973)5087 - Uncle Tom's Cabin "MARKS" Lithograph (78973)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Color lithograph of Marks, Ackerman Quigley Litho, No. 2223, 21"x 28". Good condition, ready for frame. Provenance James Mackie Collection...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Vintage Wall Art (Lot of 3)  (110375)5088 - Vintage Wall Art (Lot of 3) (110375)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Decor/Wall Art. Nice example of Americana. 1) Gold plated Flora under clear bubble, framed. (wood and bubble are plastic) Label on reverse:
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Woman Drawing Gun on Cowboy Illustration  (109858)5089 - Woman Drawing Gun on Cowboy Illustration (109858)
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Story illustration in pencil of cowboy holding rifle and woman by dead man holding pistol on the cowboy. Scene takes place in woods. 11.75" x...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Woman with Cook Illustration  (110435)5090 - Woman with Cook Illustration (110435)
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Good pencil illustration of woman talking to cook. 8" x 5". Date: c1930-40 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Women in the West Illustrations (6)  (110424)5091 - Women in the West Illustrations (6) (110424)
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Six Illustrations. 1) Cowgirl herding cattle, pencil, signed by Frank Coder. 11.5" x 12". 2) woman sitting at table bing offered money by ...
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Wounded Cowboy with Doctor Illustration  (109854)5092 - Wounded Cowboy with Doctor Illustration (109854)
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Pencil illustration of man in doctor's office, two cowboys looking on. 10" x 10.5". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: ...
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WWI Illustration for Story  (110432)5093 - WWI Illustration for Story (110432)
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Ink drawing of woman in discussion with foreign military men. 12.5" x 13". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Crazy Horse Mentioned Newspapers  (63912)5094 - Crazy Horse Mentioned Newspapers (63912)
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Crazy Horse, a Lakota Chief who fought with Sitting Bull at the Little Big Horn, was in numerous battles with whites until his surrender in the beginn
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Estimate : 70.00 - 280.00
Sold to P*****8 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Medicine Man by Carl Kauba  (119195)5095 - Medicine Man by Carl Kauba (119195)
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Very fine bronze of Native American Medicine Man. 6.5" x 5" x 4.5" on round marble base, 6" diameter. Signed by Carl Kauba. Kaub...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to v********i.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Oil Painting /  Native American/ " Geronimo".  (102142)5096 - Oil Painting / Native American/ " Geronimo". (102142)
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Here is a nice painting , of a famous Native American warrior . It is a painting of "Geronimo", who was a medicine man and chief, of the B...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*********r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Chinle Squash Blossom Saddle Blanket  (119185)5097 - Chinle Squash Blossom Saddle Blanket (119185)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Excellent example of a squash blossom design in this saddle blanket. 47" x 29.5". Nice tight weave, great condition. Date: Country (if ...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to P*****8 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Ganado Double Saddle Blanket  (119190)5098 - Ganado Double Saddle Blanket (119190)
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Nice Ganado design with tight weaving. 57" x 32.5"Centers where blanket folds, two central shapes, outlined in turquoise color, are not ma...
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Estimate : 420.00 - 800.00
Sold to o********r.. for (210.00 + 52.50BP) = 262.50
 
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Klagetoh  Storm Pattern Rug  (119207)5099 - Klagetoh Storm Pattern Rug (119207)
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Modified Klagetoh storm pattern, 88.5" x 56". Large rug in great condition, grey, brown, red, cream. This is a great piece for collectors....
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Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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