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Spring Americana Auction -- May 2019

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

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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Marble / Large " Paneled Onion Skin" (100661)4475 - Marble / Large " Paneled Onion Skin" (100661)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice, large specimen. It is a " Paneled Onion Skin " . It is 1/7/8" in size, with orange and red , n pink white and green bands....
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Marble / Multi Colored "Banded" Swirl. (100634)4476 - Marble / Multi Colored "Banded" Swirl. (100634)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice item. 7/8", multi -colored" Banded Swirl".The colors are salmon pink, powder blue, black n pale lemon yellow. Pole to pole....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*******F for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Marble / Pink n Green , " Clambroth" (100625)4477 - Marble / Pink n Green , " Clambroth" (100625)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a nice little specimen. It is a 5/8", " Clambroth" style marble, with pink and Kelly green striations , pole to pole. Perfec...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*******F for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Marble / Solid Core 7/8". (100604)4478 - Marble / Solid Core 7/8". (100604)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have a beautiful" Solid Core" marble. It is great condition with only a minor flake, but a nice glossy body...and pontiled. 7/8&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to r*******F for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Marble / Sulphide " Eagle With Out Stretched Wings" (100664)4479 - Marble / Sulphide " Eagle With Out Stretched Wings" (100664)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice sulphide specimen. It is a silver eagle, looking over his right shoulder, with outstretched wings . 1 5/8" in size, and in perfect co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to r*******F for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Marble / Sulphide " Lucky #7 Number " (100670)4480 - Marble / Sulphide " Lucky #7 Number " (100670)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is an unusual specimen. It is a sulphide, but with a " Lucky # 7 Number " in it. It is 1 11/16" in size. The idea was, if you h...
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Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Marble / Sulphide " Sitting Monkey, Eating Fruit " . (100663)4481 - Marble / Sulphide " Sitting Monkey, Eating Fruit " . (100663)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very interesting and unusual sulphide. It is a " Sitting Monkey , Eating Fruit " . It is 1 1/2 " in size, and has a nice detailed si...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Marble / Sulphide " Sleeping Fox " (100698)4482 - Marble / Sulphide " Sleeping Fox " (100698)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a peaceful scene. It is a sulphide with a " Sleeping Fox". It is 1 1/8" in size, and the fox is sleeping, after a hard day. P...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Marble / " Blue " Mica. (100630)4483 - Marble / " Blue " Mica. (100630)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a really pretty example. It is a deep cobalt blue, with white sparkling " Mica " flakes. 3/4 "in size, perfect condition, and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*******F for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
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Marble / " China Pinwheel" (100676)4484 - Marble / " China Pinwheel" (100676)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a pretty piece, It is a called a China " Pinwheel". It is called that because of the resemblance to a pinwheel, that moves in the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*******F for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Marble / " Divided Core" (100645)4485 - Marble / " Divided Core" (100645)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very interesting , " Divided Core" specimen. 1 1/4" in size, with a cobalt blue divided core. It also has white and yellow striati...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to r*******F for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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marble / " Divided Core" (100636)4486 - marble / " Divided Core" (100636)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice attractive specimen. This one is 7/8" in size with Divided Core". The colors are orange, cobalt blue n white, and pale yellow. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*******F for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Marble / " Divided Core" (100683)4487 - Marble / " Divided Core" (100683)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Well, this is a colorful specimen. It is a " Divided Core" It is 1 5/8" in size, with white, pink, yellow, green & yellow again...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to r*******F for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Marble / " End of Day 1" Onion Skin. (100614)4488 - Marble / " End of Day 1" Onion Skin. (100614)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
If you like colors, and most of us do, this is the marble, just for you. Really nice, " End of Day" 1", onion skin marble. Outstandin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to r*******F for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Marble / " End Of Day, Onion " (100694)4489 - Marble / " End Of Day, Onion " (100694)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is something small, but it has it all. It is called a " End of Day , Onion Skin". It is 3/4 " in size, and has red and yellow s...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Marble / " Giant " Onion Skin" (100648)4490 - Marble / " Giant " Onion Skin" (100648)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very beautiful, and really large specimen. This is an Onion Skin. It is 2 1/4" in size and very unusual colors. There is a white core, with red...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to A********o.. for (225.00 + 49.50BP) = 274.50
 
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Marble / " Hollow Steelie" (100607)4491 - Marble / " Hollow Steelie" (100607)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have another very unusual marble. Hand made marbles were produced in wood , steel and paper as well. This is one of the steelies. Maybe abou
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to d*****h for (12.50 + 3.13BP) = 15.63
 
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Marble / " Indian " Swirl. (100628)4492 - Marble / " Indian " Swirl. (100628)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a really nice item. It is a black glass, " Indian" swirl. 3/4" in size with a single white swirl and another white banded ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Marble / " Laticinio Core Swirl" (100695)4493 - Marble / " Laticinio Core Swirl" (100695)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a pleasant looking specimen. It is called a " Latticinio Core Swirl " . It is 1" in size, with a swirling white core. Then, t...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Marble / " Lobed Onion Skin" (100691)4494 - Marble / " Lobed Onion Skin" (100691)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a pretty thing. It is a " Lobed Onion Skin". It is 2" in size, with 2 lobes in a blue, white, and custard color , and 2 lo...
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Start Price : 1,750.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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