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)

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Game Well Glass Battery Holder  (87432)1440 - Game Well Glass Battery Holder (87432)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Game Well purple glass battery holder. Nice condition Geff Pollock Collection Date: c1923 City/County: State:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*****n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Greetings From Post Cards, Vintage  (13304)1441 - Greetings From Post Cards, Vintage (13304)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of vintage greeting cards in post card form, mostly c1904-1910. Does not include Christmas, New Years, Valentines Day, St Pattys day
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Horse Postcard Collection  (102679)1442 - Horse Postcard Collection (102679)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 100 horse postcards. RPC, chromolitho and modern Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r****3 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Levis Authentic Denim Western Men's Shirt & Wrangler Shirt  (102740)1443 - Levis Authentic Denim Western Men's Shirt & Wrangler Shirt (102740)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Cowboy Denim. 1 Levis Strauss of California, authentic men's shirt. Has big "E" & pearl buttons. Has some wear, hole in le...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Massachusetts and Connecticut Color Billheads (6)  (101774)1444 - Massachusetts and Connecticut Color Billheads (6) (101774)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 color billheads. Japan Tea Co., Bridgeport, CT. JD Cadle Westfield, MA-mounted to paper. 3 Taylor & Freeman Westfield, MA-2 mounted to paper. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Mineral Belt Construction & Improvement Co  (81868)1445 - Mineral Belt Construction & Improvement Co (81868)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten share of capital stock for Mineral Belt Construction and Improvement, number 327, issued to R. L. Hanks, dated August 25, 1884, state of Mass. P
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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National Cash Register Autograph Register  (58900)1446 - National Cash Register Autograph Register (58900)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare National Cash Register Autograph Register. Model 53 in original oak case. Includes 2 plus rolls of paper. Paper emerges from a slot likely for th
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Post Card Group  (103302)1447 - Post Card Group (103302)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 1000-1500 post cards of a variety of topics, a complete cross section of post cards, mostly 1960's-70's. One full 15" long box....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to D*****6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Postcards of and for Ladies  (101787)1448 - Postcards of and for Ladies (101787)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 90 postcards featuring ladies with their men, flowers and more Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Religion Post Cards   (102796)1449 - Religion Post Cards (102796)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 80 chromolitho postcards, ranging from Madonna Delle Grazie; San Giovannino - Bernardino Luini; Guardian Angels; La Virgen de los Dolores &a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1*****M for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Religious Post Cards Chromolitho's & RPC's  (102797)1450 - Religious Post Cards Chromolitho's & RPC's (102797)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 60 chromolitho's & RPC's of Religious, Christ themed, Madonna & Madonna & child: The Hope of the World by Harold Copping...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1*****M for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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RPC's of Babies  (91217)1451 - RPC's of Babies (91217)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 25 RPC's of babies being posed from many different countries. 1 is particularly cute "The Nightingale". Adorable babies from s...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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RPC's of Children   (91216)1452 - RPC's of Children (91216)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 35 post cards of children posing for pictures. Some are from Germany, some are from Canada, there is 1 from Kathmandu, Nepal, & many mor...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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RPC's of Children with Messages on the Back  (91215)1453 - RPC's of Children with Messages on the Back (91215)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 20 RPC's: "If Me Mudder Could See Me Now" written to Porterville, California; 1 written to Lillian Anderson, Salt Lake City, U...
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 140.00
 
 
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RPC's of Couples  (91213)1454 - RPC's of Couples (91213)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 25 RPC's of couples. (Happy & not so happy) "The Male is Late", "A Teaspoon" Tijuana a couple being pulled on a ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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RPC's of Ladies  (91218)1455 - RPC's of Ladies (91218)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 45 RPC's of historical overview representing women from Germany, California, Illinois & more. These RPC's have women doing diffe...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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RPC's of Ladies with Children  (91211)1456 - RPC's of Ladies with Children (91211)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 20 RPC's of women & children posing for postcards in late 1800's and early 1900's. Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: ce...
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RPC's of Little Girls  (91214)1457 - RPC's of Little Girls (91214)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 35 RPC's. Some fading on a few. Children posing. Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: c1905-1915 City/County: State:
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RPC's Portraits of Ladies  (91221)1458 - RPC's Portraits of Ladies (91221)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 60 RPC's in this collection. This historic collection shows the beautiful fashions of the day. A nun posing ; a wedding picture of the b...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to B*********r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Sant Fe Industries Inc stock specimens  (81770)1459 - Sant Fe Industries Inc stock specimens (81770)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
incorporated State of Delaware 1967. Specimen #0000, 013-2350-68 6 1/4 % debenture bond issue August 1, 1968, due 1998for $100 illegible signature, c
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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