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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Trow's Corporation Directories for the Teens  (81141)1020 - Trow's Corporation Directories for the Teens (81141)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight Trow's Copartnership and Corporation directories for 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1919. All complete and in excellent conditi...
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Trow's New York Corporation Directories for the 1890's  (81143)1021 - Trow's New York Corporation Directories for the 1890's (81143)
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Nine volumes of Trow's Copartnership and Corporation directories for 1891-1899 complete. Orange binding, fine. Choice business reference for the...
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The Traveler’s Guide or Pocket Gazetteer of the United States  (82816)1022 - The Traveler’s Guide or Pocket Gazetteer of the United States (82816)
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The Traveler’s Guide or Pocket Gazetteer of the United States extracted from the latest edition of Morse’s Universal Gazetteer with an Appendix… Illus
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The Traveler’s Guide or Pocket Gazetteer of the United States, 1826  (82859)1023 - The Traveler’s Guide or Pocket Gazetteer of the United States, 1826 (82859)
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Morse, Jeremiah, and Morse, Richard C., The Traveler’s Guide or Pocket Gazetteer of the United States Extracted from the Latest Edition of Morse’s Uni
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to h*******i for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Capital Brewing Company Stock Certificate  (103467)1024 - Capital Brewing Company Stock Certificate (103467)
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Inc. in California, 1933. Principal Place of Business: Sacramento. No. 183, issued for 5 shares to Nick Mirogiannis on Oct. 1st, 1933 (date on reverse
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Beer Foam Scrapers - Mt. Washington  (81864)1025 - Beer Foam Scrapers - Mt. Washington (81864)
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Foam scrapers, or beer combs, were at one time fairly popular in taverns. Stopped being used due to sanitation rules. Scraper would be used on all
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6******n for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Beer Trays (5)  (102779)1026 - Beer Trays (5) (102779)
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Red Schaefer Beer Tray is 9" diam.; from the F&M Schaeffer Brewing Co., Brooklyn, NY; Albany, NY; Fina Excelente Cerveza Pacifico .. y nada...
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Sterling Table Lighters /  2 Items   (102084)1027 - Sterling Table Lighters / 2 Items (102084)
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Here we have a beautiful pair of table lighters. They we made by Frank M. Whiting which was founded in 1878. His company was well known , for all dif
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e****6 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Cigarette Lighters  / 13 Items  (102086)1028 - Cigarette Lighters / 13 Items (102086)
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Here we have a nice collection of lighters. Item #1-#3 of 13: Mini , push button , realistic packages...Camel, Winston, & Salem. Items # 4-#7 o...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******g for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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Pipe & Cigar Holder Collection / 19 Items.  (102087)1029 - Pipe & Cigar Holder Collection / 19 Items. (102087)
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Here we have a really nice Pipe & Cigar holder collection. Items #1 -#4 of 19 : 3 Black , & 1 brown pie holder cases. One has minor damage ...
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Alabama Coons (Fireman) Ribbon  (101739)1030 - Alabama Coons (Fireman) Ribbon (101739)
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Pictorial ribbon. Stoughton, VFA 1902 Date: 1902 City/County: State: Alabama
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******o for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Certificate from Chico, California Fire Department  (91501)1031 - Certificate from Chico, California Fire Department (91501)
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Matted Certificate dated April 7, 1897 & issued October 1902, to V.C. Richards signed by the Chief Engineer of Fire Department J.G. Murphy; sign...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to n*******c for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Phoenix Assurance Fire Insurance Certifcate  (91502)1032 - Phoenix Assurance Fire Insurance Certifcate (91502)
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Large fire insurance cert. Corner 22nd and J, Sacramento, CA. Phoenix rising from ashes vignette. Staple holes at top, vignette indent. 22x17" ...
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Goldfield, CO Fire Fighter Diploma and Color Print  (91512)1033 - Goldfield, CO Fire Fighter Diploma and Color Print (91512)
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Unissued 1908 Goldfield Volunteer FD Certificate of Service and Diploma. Framed-folded and water stains.Framed Frank Leslie's Illustrated 1872 c...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold to b*******g for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
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Maine Fire Fighter Ribbons (6)  (101743)1034 - Maine Fire Fighter Ribbons (6) (101743)
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1920 League Muster, Portland. Hallowell undated. Kennebec undated. 1918 Kennebec. 1929 Waterville. Undated Hallowell Date: City/County: State:
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Photo of Fire Trucks Parked in Front of Firehouse  (91497)1035 - Photo of Fire Trucks Parked in Front of Firehouse (91497)
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Black & white mounted photo of 3 firetrucks of the day. This photo has some fading, please inspect. It was taken by "The Moon Co./Portrait ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Massachusetts and PA. Fire Fighter Ribbons (10)  (101750)1036 - Massachusetts and PA. Fire Fighter Ribbons (10) (101750)
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1912 Lowell. AID-torn. 1914 Athol. 1903 Springfield. Norristown, PA-tears. 1893 Norristown, PA. Lyon 1914 with brass shoe. 1906 Worcester. 1911 Mass.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w*****o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Massachusetts Fire Fighter Ribbons (4)  (101744)1037 - Massachusetts Fire Fighter Ribbons (4) (101744)
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1921 Salem White Angel. 1918 Brockton Fire Queen. undated Stoneham. 1893 Charlestown-ribbon torn in half near top Date: City/County: State: Mas
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Massachusetts Fire Fighter Ribbons (8)  (101748)1038 - Massachusetts Fire Fighter Ribbons (8) (101748)
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1902 pictorial Stoughton Vets-faded. 1915 photo Brockton Treasurer-faded. 1906 Brockton-fading. red-faded. 1919 Brockton-signs of age. 1914 Columbia
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Paterson, NJ Fireman Certificate  (91537)1039 - Paterson, NJ Fireman Certificate (91537)
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Framed city of Paterson, NJ fireman certificate issued to Frank Law 1891. Fire steamer and apparatus vignettes, red seal. Frame 21x25", 4.5&quo...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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