Spring Americana Auction -- May 2019

Auction Details

Welcome to our May 2019 Sale!

This sale spans 5 days with 4,000 lots in nearly 20 collecting categories.

HIGHLIGHTS

*KEN PRAG STOCK CERTIFICATE COLLECTION: This sale continues our sale of the Ken Prag American Stock Certificate Collection that we started offering back in 2014. This sale includes more great Western mining and railroad rarities including Alaska, Colorado, Nevada Territory, the Dakotas, Michigan, and Montana; early automobile and aviation; and non-mining or railroad pieces (such as hotels, banks, clubs, etc).

*COLORADO TERRITORY COLLECTION: We have received what we believe to be the finest Colorado Territory stock certificate collection in existence. Over 40 pieces are from the 1860s period! This private collection nicely compliments the Ken Prag Collection and also contains fabulous Colorado railroad rarities. For many of these pieces, we could find no record of them ever being offered at auction!

*ANTIQUE MARBLES: Nearly 200 lots with single rarities and larger groups of turn-of-the-century or before marbles, including figural sulphides, hand-painted clay marbles, colorful swirls, and more!

*NUMISMATICS: US & foreign gold coins & ephemera including a fabulous 19th-century silver coin belt plus two gigantic bullion scales from the Philadelphia Mint.

*TOKENS: Continuing the fabulous offering in our March token auction, this section features US & foreign brothel tokens.

*SPORTS: Three different baseball collections including rare autographs, cards, and other sports ephemera.

*POSTCARDS: Tens of thousands of postcards are featured in this auction from two key collections: the Native American Postcard Collection and the Salvatore Falcone Postcard Collection. Many real photo rarities plus larger groups, c.1906-1960s.

*GENERAL AMERICANA: Rare books, firefighting ephemera, World Fair & expositions, a Hawaii Collection (Ken Prag), rare Nevada ephemera from a prominent collection, and much more!

*WELLS FARGO & POSTAL HISTORY: Rare exchanges and checks, enameled signs, plus a fabulous Nevada Wells Fargo cover collection including great full cover advertising rarities such as Ophir and Star City!

MINING: Ephemera (maps, photos, books) and rare mining stocks from the Ken Prag Collection and the Colorado Territory Collection, plus a Minerals & Ore section that features an old high-grade collection out of the Tonopah area. Also a very rare original Virginia City Assayer's sign.

NATIVE AMERICANA & COWBOY: In addition to the fabulous Native American postcards, this section also has jewelry, baskets, and other collectibles.

BARGAINS & DEALER SPECIALS: Our entire 5th day is dedicated to this category of both large groupings ideal for resale or lower priced entry-level collectibles, spanning nearly ever collecting category in the rest of our sale.


Full Auction Schedule

Day 1, Thursday, May 16th, 2019 (Lots 1000-1839)
General Americana (1000-1467)
Assorted (Books, Fire, Postal History, Expo.) (1000-1083)
Geographical Sort (1084-1467)
Numismatics (1468-1574)
Books & Checks (1468-1481)
Coins (1482-1553)
Currency, Ingots, Medals, Scales (1554-1574)
Mining Part I (1575-1839)
Mining Artifacts & Books (1575-1604)
Stocks & Ephemera: ALASKA-CALIFORNIA (1605-1839)

Day 2, Friday, May 17th, 2019 (Lots 2000-2838)
Mining Part II (2000-2838)
Stocks & Ephemera: COLORADO-WYOMING

Day 3, Saturday, May 18th, 2019 (Lots 3000-3784)
Transportation (3000-3543)
Airplane (3000-3146)
Automobile (3147-3198)
Steamer & Railroad (3199-3543)
Wells Fargo & Express (3544-3591)
Tokens (3592-3784)
US & Foreign Brothel (3592-3729)
Geographical Sort (3730-3784)

Day 4, Sunday, May 19th, 2019 (Lots 4000-4774)
Sports Collectibles (4000-4227)
Jewelry (4228-4236)
Furniture (4237-4244)
Art (4245-4299)
Native Americana (4300-4408)
Textiles (4409-4456)
Marbles (4457-4565)
Bottles (4566-4594)
Cowboy (4595-4627)
Firearms & Weaponry (4628-4652)
Entertainment (4653-4666)
Gaming (4667-4676)
Military (4678-4687)
Minerals (4688-4774)


Day 5, Monday, May 20th, 2019 (Lots 5000-5899)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (5000-5899)
General Americana feat. Postcards & Ephemera (5000-5451)
Mining (5452-5657)
Railroad (5658-5765)
Airplane & Automobile (5766-5827)
Tokens (5828-5868)
Numismatics (5869-5899)

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Two Missouri Baseball Stock Certificates: Kansas City Blues and Boltimore Oriles.   (101429)4015 - Two Missouri Baseball Stock Certificates: Kansas City Blues and Boltimore Oriles. (101429)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Kansas City Baseball Club. # 26 for JE Echols. Singed by William Kling and John Kling. 1933. They would win five American Association pennants in t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight  (102800)4016 - Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (102800)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Souvenir token from the World Championship fight. Date: March 17, 1897 City/County: Carson City State: Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n**********x for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Buffalo Bisons and Syracuse Chiefs Stock Certs  (101413)4017 - Buffalo Bisons and Syracuse Chiefs Stock Certs (101413)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1951 Buffalo Bisons Baseball Club. # 1436 for 100 shares to William Schaefer. Signed by president RB Gaylor. They play in the International League
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********K for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Newspapers / Baseball Articles / 3 Items.  (102096)4018 - Newspapers / Baseball Articles / 3 Items. (102096)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item # 1 of 3: Very interesting article on baseball, and the New York clubs. Talks about baseball becoming the new " American Past Time", ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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1959 New York Yankees Official Program and Scorecard  (104094)4019 - 1959 New York Yankees Official Program and Scorecard (104094)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 1959 New York Yankees Official Program and Scorecard. Program has a bit of wear. The corners are not perfect and the edges have some wear. O
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Enid Base Ball Association stock  (101422)4020 - Enid Base Ball Association stock (101422)
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# 130 for 2 shares to Morris Motor Co. 1920. Signed by president Shaw. Not cancelled. Not cancelled. Some small rips and light discoloration. They wou
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********K for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Two Pennsylvania Baseball Stock Certificates  (101416)4021 - Two Pennsylvania Baseball Stock Certificates (101416)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Reading Base Ball and Athletic Association. # 323 for 3 shares to W Flicker. Signed by Charles Miley and president (?). 1922. Incorporated June 2,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to s********K for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Ogden Base Ball and Athletic Association Stock  (101409)4022 - Ogden Base Ball and Athletic Association Stock (101409)
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# 140 for 2 shares to Fred J Kiesel. Signed by August Kennedy and AP Bigelow. Dateline 1913. Outside of two light dog ears, no discernible issues. Be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to s******A for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Salt Lake Baseball Club of the Pacific Coast League Stock  (101424)4023 - Salt Lake Baseball Club of the Pacific Coast League Stock (101424)
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# 97 for 10 shares to WS McCormick. Signed by president Murphy and secretary Greene(?). Dateline 1915. Incorporated 1913. Horizontal and vertical fold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********K for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Two Salt Lake City Baseball Stocks  (101425)4024 - Two Salt Lake City Baseball Stocks (101425)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Salt Lake Base Ball Club. 1905. # 55 for 150 shares. to Walker Bros. Bankers. Signed by Shepard and (?). Stag vignette. Folds. Excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********K for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Blackstone Baseball Club, Incorporated Stock  (101421)4025 - Blackstone Baseball Club, Incorporated Stock (101421)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen cert of the Blackstone Baseball Club. c1940's. One fold and discoloration where the stock was pressed against staples. Hole punched. Un...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Bull Fighting Post Cards RPC's & Chromolitho's  (102799)4026 - Bull Fighting Post Cards RPC's & Chromolitho's (102799)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 70 Postcards of bullfights mostly from Spain. Some of these postcards have been made from actual photo's taken at the time of the bullfi...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Cal Ripken Jr. Autographed Baseball   (100264)4027 - Cal Ripken Jr. Autographed Baseball (100264)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an autographed baseball signed by "The Iron Man" Cal Ripken Jr., "all-time consecutive games leader", who played in 2632...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 115.00 - 250.00
Sold to 6******n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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1923 Worlds Series Game 5 Ticket  (104070)4028 - 1923 Worlds Series Game 5 Ticket (104070)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 1923 Worlds Series Game 5 Ticket from Yankee Stadium. Ticket Number: 10964. Seats: Mezzanine and Upper Stand. Admission Unreserved. Edges an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*********r for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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1941 Full World Series Ticket  (104090)4029 - 1941 Full World Series Ticket (104090)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 1941, Full, World Series Ticket for Game 7. Ticket is full. Ticket is for Section 17 at Yankees Stadium. Bottom right corner in reverse has
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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1948 Bowman Phil Rizzuto Rookie Card  (104063)4030 - 1948 Bowman Phil Rizzuto Rookie Card (104063)
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This is a #8 1948 Bowman Phil Rizzuto Rookie Card. Front shows what looks to be "Scooter" going for a grounder. Back has Scooter's sta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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1951 TOPPS Red Back Phil Rizzuto Card  (104071)4031 - 1951 TOPPS Red Back Phil Rizzuto Card (104071)
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This is 1951 TOPPS Red Back Phil Rizzuto Card. Number 5 in a series of 52. Front shows a photo of Phil Rizzuto. Reverse is baseball bats and cards in
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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1951 TOPPS Red Back Ralph Kiner Card  (104072)4032 - 1951 TOPPS Red Back Ralph Kiner Card (104072)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 1951 TOPPS Red Back Ralph Kiner Card. Number 15 in a series of 52. Front is of Ralph and a brief history. Reverse is baseball gear in red. B
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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1951 TOPPS Red Back Yogi Berra Card  (104073)4033 - 1951 TOPPS Red Back Yogi Berra Card (104073)
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This is a 1951 TOPPS Red Back Yogi Berra Card. Number 1 in a series of 52. Front is of Larry (Yogi) Berra. Reverse is baseball gear in red. Sticker is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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1952 TOPPS Phil Rizzuto Card  (104066)4034 - 1952 TOPPS Phil Rizzuto Card (104066)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a #11a, 1952 TOPPS Phil Rizzuto Card. Front is photo of Rizzuto. Back has Rizzuto's stats and description. Top and bottom right back co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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