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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Yellowstone Land & Colonization Company Stock Certificate  (100834)1360 - Yellowstone Land & Colonization Company Stock Certificate (100834)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dateline Fort Yates, DT. Inc. under the laws of Dakota Territory. No. 45, issued for 1 share to A.A. Allard on December 28th, 1880 at Fort Yates, Dako
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to N*******r for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Montana Ephemera   (100539)1361 - Montana Ephemera (100539)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Workman's badge from Fort Peck; trade tokens from Oxford Cigar Store in Missoula; trade token from Pheasant, Dillon, MT; Montan Power tape measu...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Candelaria, Nevada Water and Mining - Stock and Letterhead  (99971)1362 - Candelaria, Nevada Water and Mining - Stock and Letterhead (99971)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) Unissued Candelaria Water Company Stock. Rare. Incorporated April 23, 1879. Dateline San Francisco. ED Bosqui of San Francisco printer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********r.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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1864 Nevada Territory Bond signed by Governor Nye--Number 1  (91863)1363 - 1864 Nevada Territory Bond signed by Governor Nye--Number 1 (91863)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 1 issued! $1,000 bond issued to Emanuel Rerri (or Perri) on March 15th, 1864. Signed by James W. Nye as governor and auditor Ross. Signed by treas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to C*****r for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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1867 Nevada State Bond signed by Governor Blasdel  (91862)1364 - 1867 Nevada State Bond signed by Governor Blasdel (91862)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$1,000 bond of the State of Nevada. To be paid in 1872 by the Bank of California, San Francisco. 15% per annum. Signed by Governor H.G. Blasdel and co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to u********y.. for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Co. Stock Issued to DO Mills  (100728)1365 - Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Co. Stock Issued to DO Mills (100728)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wow! Inc. 1875. Certificate #27, issued for 134 shares to D.O. Mills, trustee, on November 27th, 1876. Signed by D.L. Bliss as president and E. Niles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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El Dorado Wood & Flume Co. Stock Number 1 Issued to DO Mills  (91821)1366 - El Dorado Wood & Flume Co. Stock Number 1 Issued to DO Mills (91821)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 1! Dateline Carson City, December 15th, 1876. Issued to DO Mills for 250 shares. Signed by Henry Yerington as president and E. Niles, secretary. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to e*****r for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Territorial Fort Churchill Official Letterhead  (102257)1367 - Territorial Fort Churchill Official Letterhead (102257)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare and historic. The letter is addressed to Judge Carter, who was a post trader at Fort Bridger. AM Rumyon(?) has written this letter on Assistant Q
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s*****l for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Signature of General Churchill  (102256)1368 - Signature of General Churchill (102256)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This letter on official Inspector General letterhead is signed by Sylvester Churchill - who Fort Churchill is named for. Churchill was a military offi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9***6 for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Early Photographs  (81414)1369 - Early Photographs (81414)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three 5 1/2 x 3 inch, black and white photographs of the Palisade and Southern Pacific Railroad and the Balast Mine in Humboldt County. Possibly taken
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Match Book Boxes from Harold's Club  (102748)1370 - Match Book Boxes from Harold's Club (102748)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
50 match books in each box. Two boxes in this lot. Harold's Club or Bust! Harold's Club casino was established in 1935 by Harold S. Smith Sr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G*******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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National Air Races Award and Program Archive  (104059)1371 - National Air Races Award and Program Archive (104059)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pewter Plate: National Championship Air Races / Participant 1988 / Reno, Nevada / Silver Anniversary. 10 1/2 inches in diameter. Also 47 National Air
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********o for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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RPC 's & More Modern Postcards  (91235)1372 - RPC 's & More Modern Postcards (91235)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reno Collection. 14 c. 1907; 3 RPC's with border; 17 c. 1940 Postcards; c. 1955-1980 postcards. Residences at the Bluffs, Truckee River, Rwno,Ne...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 180.00
Sold to v*******l for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Corporate Sealers (9)  (91319)1373 - Corporate Sealers (9) (91319)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small sealers in pouches. Tahoe Title Co, James Canyon Ranch, James Canyon Ranch Creamery, Kings Court Ltd, Sky Mountain Homes, NCP Enterprises, Chris
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Comstock RN Mini-collection  (82424)1374 - Comstock RN Mini-collection (82424)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five different RN checks from the Comstock. RNC21b, RNC21, RNE, RNB17c, RNF Date: City/County: Virginia City State: Nevada
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Comstock RND  Varieties  (82426)1375 - Comstock RND Varieties (82426)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight different RND checks off the Comstock. Juniata, Frankel & Block, Imperial, Petaluma, Haynie, Savage, Woodworth, B of C. This group include...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to B*********g for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Nice Virginia City, NV Check Collection  (82556)1376 - Nice Virginia City, NV Check Collection (82556)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice mounted Comstock check group of approx 13 checks individually mounted on factual pages, some with related photos. Ban of Clifornia, JB Overton. N
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Virginia City, NV RPC's (15)  (90748)1377 - Virginia City, NV RPC's (15) (90748)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 different RPC's with white borders-Bucket of Blood, Bowers Mansion, St. Mary's Church, Pipers Opera House and more. Salvatore Falcone Col...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*******F for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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RPC's (5)Linnen (6) and Modern  (91230)1378 - RPC's (5)Linnen (6) and Modern (91230)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 50 fantastic collection of Virginia City post cards. Some of the post cards in this lot are: Old Washoe Club, VC, Nevada; Sandy Bowers &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Assortment of Nevada Postcards  (91229)1379 - Assortment of Nevada Postcards (91229)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of approx. 40 postcards. Mostly modern from Wells, Overton featuring Petroglyphs , Elko, The Leington Arch in Eastern Nevada, a few RPC&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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