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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Washington Mining Company Stock  (91700)1680 - Washington Mining Company Stock (91700)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#B20. Incorporated and Dateline New York 1881. Issued to ED Barnes trustee for 250 shares in 1881. Signed by C. (?) as president and E. Barnes secreta
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Troy Arizona Mining Stock Group  (91694)1681 - Troy Arizona Mining Stock Group (91694)
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Lot of four. 1) Troy Manhattan Development Company early number 14. 1907. To Ernest McWain for 100 shares. Signed by president Chapin and asst. Sec. B
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to D*B for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Two Different Standard Smelting & Refining Company Stock Certificates  (59484)1682 - Two Different Standard Smelting & Refining Company Stock Certificates (59484)
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1) Green. Certs are for exactly 100 shares. Number C394 for 100 shares to Albert H Collier. Signed by Brockett and Douglas. Rare vignette fo the actua
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Central Arizona Mining Co. Stock  (60641)1683 - Central Arizona Mining Co. Stock (60641)
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No. 3175, issued for 100 shares to D. Moff & Durant on July 8, 1881. Signed by the president (James Seymour) and secretary (M.A. Jones). Not ca...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Flores Consolidated Gold Mining Company Stock  (81656)1684 - Flores Consolidated Gold Mining Company Stock (81656)
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Number 743 for 100 shares to WB Stoever in 1892. Signed by Walter F Smith and M Smith. Underground mining vignette top center. Fantastic condition mar
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Henry & Barnard Gold, Silver and Copper Mining Company Stock  (81632)1685 - Henry & Barnard Gold, Silver and Copper Mining Company Stock (81632)
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# 312 for 10 shares to JF Taylor. Signed by George Gildersleeve and GH Blood(?). Dateline San Francisco 1863. Incorporated November 10, 1863. 25c Powe
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to e*****r for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Whiteford Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate  (100909)1686 - Whiteford Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate (100909)
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Very rare! Inc. in Territory of Arizona. No. 176, issued for 2,000 shares on March 16, 1899 to L.J. White. Signed by Crawley (vice president) and Jame
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Bisbee Belle Copper Company  (91696)1687 - Bisbee Belle Copper Company (91696)
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Unique cowgirl looking at a US coin vignette. In light blue this is very unusual and quite striking! # 1917 for 1000 shares to Peter French. Signed by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Arizona Stock Group  (102311)1688 - Arizona Stock Group (102311)
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1) Gila Copper Sulphide Company first mortgage convertible gold bond. # 813. Signed by president, assistant president and secretary. Gold Seal. 50c do
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to D*B for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Consolidated Arizona Smelting Company Stocks  (91655)1689 - Consolidated Arizona Smelting Company Stocks (91655)
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Lot of six. 1-2) Thirty year income bonds. 1909. Brown for 500 shares. Blue for 1000 shares. 3) Fractional Scrip Certificate. 1909. Deep purple. 4) 19
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j****m for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Ida Gold and SIlver Mining Company of Arizona Stock  (91702)1690 - Ida Gold and SIlver Mining Company of Arizona Stock (91702)
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# 419 for 10 shares to Henry Hamilton. Signed by president A Clement and secretary (?). Dateline 1886. Incorporated in Wisconsin. Three vignettes: two
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Rich Hill Placer Company Stock Certificate  (102523)1691 - Rich Hill Placer Company Stock Certificate (102523)
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Issued for Property Located in Yavapai County, Arizona. No. 402, issued for 200 shares to John P. Gillis on April 4th, 1894. Signed by Wells H Bates a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Yuma Consolidated Blueprints (19)  (91487)1692 - Yuma Consolidated Blueprints (19) (91487)
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Collection of 19 blueprints: loading bin, Quenner disintegrator, carriage frame, concentration plant and many more Date: City/County: Yuma State:
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Arizona Giant Copper Mining Co. Stock  (91701)1693 - Arizona Giant Copper Mining Co. Stock (91701)
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# 1032 for 500 shares to JW Veach. Signed by secretary Melvin R Gay(?) and president Nelson G Douglass. Dateline Los Angeles 1902. Incorporated August
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******d for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Arizona Mining Group  (102312)1694 - Arizona Mining Group (102312)
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Lot of eight. 1) Yeager Canon Copper Company first mortgage six percent gold bond. 1903. Yavapai County. #1094, Coupons 5 through 30 still attached. 2
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*B for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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AZ mining stock - 4  (100421)1695 - AZ mining stock - 4 (100421)
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4 AZ mining stock: 1) Uncancelled Rio Plata Mining Company, 10 shares cert. # 8225 issued to Amy E. A. Heterington, issued Oct 5,1911. In operation 1
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***1 for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Coice, Rare Big Stick Gold Mining Company Stock  (59585)1696 - Coice, Rare Big Stick Gold Mining Company Stock (59585)
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Named for Teddy Roosevelt's, "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick." Number 443 for 200 shares to Frederick E Hoyt Sr. Signed by H Leon ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Four  Michigan (Arizona) Related Mining Companies  (59490)1697 - Four Michigan (Arizona) Related Mining Companies (59490)
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1) Arizona & Michigan Mining Company number 73 for 10 shares to Frank Stickney. Signed by JC Chymoweth and James Chymoweth. 2) Superior and Glob...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****2 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Old Jesuit Mining Company Stock  (81646)1698 - Old Jesuit Mining Company Stock (81646)
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# 394 for 300 shares to Henry Richman. Signed by CC Harris and president James H Wangtu(?). Dateline East St. Louis, Ill. 1889. Incorporated June 1888
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d**********3 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Picacho Silver Mining Company Stock  (81639)1699 - Picacho Silver Mining Company Stock (81639)
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Very early number 14 for 5,333 shares to Jacob Hilschler. Date line Camden July 15, 1882, Incorporated July 8th, 1882. (Stock was issued one week afte
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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