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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Lower Boulder Ditch Co.  (104767)1280 - Lower Boulder Ditch Co. (104767)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Lower Boulder Ditch Co. Incorporated in Colorado and located in the Canfield. Certificate number 2, issued in 1883 Issued t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*B for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Rocky Mountain National Bank Stock Certificate  (91786)1281 - Rocky Mountain National Bank Stock Certificate (91786)
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Rare issued! Low number 13, issued for 10 shares to Joseph Goodspeed of Central City on May 18th, 1871. Signed by the president and cashier J.S. Rayno
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********r for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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El Paso County Industrial Assoc.  (104751)1282 - El Paso County Industrial Assoc. (104751)
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Stock Certificate from the El Paso County Industrial Assoc. Certificate number 2 Issued in 1875 to Ivory Phillips. Signed by Jas P True, and J. Corrig
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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United States Freehold Land and Emigration Co. Stock  (91782)1283 - United States Freehold Land and Emigration Co. Stock (91782)
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Inc. in Colorado. No. 323, issued for one share to Werthein and Gompertz on July 15th, 1871 in New York. Signed by president, C.A. Lambard and Secreta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold to L****5 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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United States Freehold Land and Emigration Company Bond  (91882)1284 - United States Freehold Land and Emigration Company Bond (91882)
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Major & Knapp printer. Ornate $1000 border around it with a vignette of a steam locomotive passing by a group of workers next to a track. Signed...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d********d for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Cottage Grove Association of Colorado Capital Stock Certificate  (104749)1285 - Cottage Grove Association of Colorado Capital Stock Certificate (104749)
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Stock Certificate from the Cottage Grove Association of Colorado Capital Stock Certificate # 40. Incorporated in March 22, 1872 and located in the Cot
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Custer Mining & Realty Co.  (104792)1286 - Custer Mining & Realty Co. (104792)
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Stock Certificate from the Custer Mining & Realty Co. Incorporated in Pueblo, Colorado and located in Custer City. Certificate number 673 issued...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to j******d for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Denver Equipment Company, Two Large Hanging Scales with Very Heavy Weights  (49726)1287 - Denver Equipment Company, Two Large Hanging Scales with Very Heavy Weights (49726)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The two scales are from the Denver Equipment Company. 12 weights. All are marked Toledo (Fairbanks). Scales weigh 10 pounds (2), 5 pounds, 2 pounds (2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 3***6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Denver Land & Water Company Bonds & Stock  (91774)1288 - Denver Land & Water Company Bonds & Stock (91774)
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Lot of 3 different, all uncancelled. 1) Stock certificate No. 7, issued to the company president Alfred P. Boller in 1897. 2) Two different bonds, $50
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a****y for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Denver Union Water Company  (104910)1289 - Denver Union Water Company (104910)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver Union Water Company. Incorporated in Colorado. Certificate number B1884 issued in 1909, at Denver, Colorado to issue
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*B for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Denver Water Company Stock Certificate  (91776)1290 - Denver Water Company Stock Certificate (91776)
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Choice! Inc. in Colorado, Nov. 1882. No. 55, issued for 315 shares to Catherine Archer on July 9th, 1886 in Denver. Signed by president William B. Smi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Bank of Florence Stock Certificate--Number 2  (91777)1291 - Bank of Florence Stock Certificate--Number 2 (91777)
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No. 2. Issued for 12 1/2 shares to James A. McLaudless on October 17th, 1891 in Florence, Colorado. Signed by president O. Baxter and cashier H.C. Top
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to r******n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Evergreen Cemetery Association Stock Certificate (Leadville)  (91789)1292 - Evergreen Cemetery Association Stock Certificate (Leadville) (91789)
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Leadville, Colorado. No. 58, issued for 150 shares to Joseph L. Hallett on Sept. 6th, 1888 in Leadville. Signed by Henry Watson Hallett, president, an
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Leadville Telephone Company Stock Certificate Signed by Tabor  (104905)1293 - Leadville Telephone Company Stock Certificate Signed by Tabor (104905)
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Stock Certificate from the Leadville Telephone Company signed by HAW Tabor. Incorporated in Colorado. Certificate number 12 issued in 1884 at Leadvill
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Vendome Hotel Company  (104909)1294 - Vendome Hotel Company (104909)
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Stock Certificate from the Vendome Hotel Company. Incorporated in Colorado. Certificate number 9 issued in 1893, at Leadville, Colorado to D.H. Dougan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to b****3 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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First National Bank of Ouray Stock Certificate  (91788)1295 - First National Bank of Ouray Stock Certificate (91788)
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Wow! Dateline Ouray, Colorado, Feb. 1st, 1893. No. 58, issued for 10 shares to L.L. Bailey. Signed by the president and cashier; signatures are partia
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Mineral Springs Manufacturing & Investment Co. Stock Number 1  (91847)1296 - Mineral Springs Manufacturing & Investment Co. Stock Number 1 (91847)
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Rare to find these issued, and this is stock Number 1! Inc. in Colorado. Issued for 1,000,000 (!) shares to James R. Manes on December 17th, 1889 in D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to l******8 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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The Denver-Trinidad Land Corporation Stock Certificate   (91787)1297 - The Denver-Trinidad Land Corporation Stock Certificate (91787)
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Rare. Number 2! Issued for one share to Eugene G. Morath, company president, on July 18th, 1891 in Trinidad, Colorado. Signed by Morath and a differen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Cabinet Cards of Western Town Scenes  (77574)1298 - Cabinet Cards of Western Town Scenes (77574)
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Lot of 2. At least one is identified as Colorado; the other may also be Colorado. 1) Shows a farm/ranch scene in front of a lake. At the bottom is wri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Colorado Cattle & Farm Stock Certificates  (91781)1299 - Colorado Cattle & Farm Stock Certificates (91781)
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Lot of 3 different. All are in very good condition. 1) The Powder River Live Stock Company. Issued in 1886 in Colorado Springs. Not cancelled. Vignett
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to m********1 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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