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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Topeka Gold Mining Company  (104730)2000 - Topeka Gold Mining Company (104730)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Topeka Gold Mining Company. Incorporated in 1866 in Massachusetts. Certificate number 35 issued on March 20, 1866 at Boston
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********e.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Summit SMC of Colorado  (104737)2001 - Summit SMC of Colorado (104737)
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Stock Certificate from the Summit SMC of Colorado. Incorporated in New York. Located in the Argentine. Certificate number 5 issued in 1868 to A. Thomp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Cowenhoven Mining, Transportation, & Drainage Tunnel Co. Proof Stock  (91631)2002 - Cowenhoven Mining, Transportation, & Drainage Tunnel Co. Proof Stock (91631)
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Proof stock printed on heavy cardstock. Inc. 1889 in Colorado. Tunnel at Aspen, Colorado (printed under portrait vignette). Ornate title and shell vig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8***1 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Little Annie Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (91563)2003 - Little Annie Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91563)
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Inc. in Colorado. Dateline Aspen, Colorado, Feb. 26th, 1892. No. 1212, issued for 500 shares to Pettingill & Coffin. Signed by B. Clark Wheeler ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to O**********r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Little Annie Mining Co. Stock Certificate issued to Wheeler  (91587)2004 - Little Annie Mining Co. Stock Certificate issued to Wheeler (91587)
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Pen cancelled, but issued to the company president who was one of the founders of Aspen! Inc. in Colorado. Dateline Aspen, Colorado, Jan. 25th, 1892.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*********t for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Little Rule Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91588)2005 - Little Rule Mining Company Stock Certificate (91588)
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Mines at Aspen, Colorado (printed under logo). Inc. in Colorado. No. 2799, issued for 100 shares to Albion Little on Jan. 18th, 1892 in Denver. Signed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Miller Creek Land & Lime Co. Stock Certificate  (91567)2006 - Miller Creek Land & Lime Co. Stock Certificate (91567)
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Inc. in Colorado. No. 379, issued for 250 shares to S.T. Reynolds on Jan. 26th, 1892 in Aspen. Signed by the president and secretary E. Beard. Not can
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Mollie Gibson Cons. Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate  (91580)2007 - Mollie Gibson Cons. Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate (91580)
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Inc. in Iowa. No. 4150, issued for 50 shares to Elizabeth Borden on Dec. 28th, 1892. Signed by Richard Bolles as vice-president and the secretary. Not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******g for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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New England MC of Colorado  (104706)2008 - New England MC of Colorado (104706)
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Stock Certificate from the New England MC of Colorado. Incorporated in Massachusetts. Certificate number 142 issued in March 9, 1864 at Boston to CE J
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to h******X for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Fifty Gold Mines Stock Certificate  (81907)2009 - Fifty Gold Mines Stock Certificate (81907)
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Extremely Rare! This certificate is sure to catch your attention as an investor. Large size. Four real photo vignettes. Fifty-four individual mines li
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Boulder Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (91554)2010 - Boulder Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91554)
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Inc. in New York. No. 1627, issued to Thomas L. Green for 100 shares dated May 6th, 1881. Signed by the president Edwin Lord and secretary Geo. Morris
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Argo Mining & Milling Company Stock Certificate   (91748)2011 - Argo Mining & Milling Company Stock Certificate (91748)
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The famous Argo Tunnel in Idaho Springs! Inc. in Colorado. No. 62, issued for 1,000 shares to treasurer JW Gore on July 2nd, 1884. Signed by Gore and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*****3 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Azora Mining Company Stock Certificate   (91577)2012 - Azora Mining Company Stock Certificate (91577)
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"Boulder Co., Colorado" printed under logo. Very attractive! Inc. in New Jersey. No. 79, issued for 1,000 shares to S.O. Morris on Feb. 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Boulder County Mining, Tunneling, Milling, Land & Town Co. Stock Certificate  (91556)2013 - Boulder County Mining, Tunneling, Milling, Land & Town Co. Stock Certificate (91556)
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Early 1879 Boulder mining stock! Inc. in Colorado. No. 233, issued for 10 shares to company president Samuel P. Conger on Sept. 21st, 1879 in Denver.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Crown Point Cons. Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate  (91627)2014 - Crown Point Cons. Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate (91627)
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Caribou, Boulder County, Colorado (printed under title). Inc. in Colorado. No. 104, issued for 50 shares to Lizzie Leach on Sept. 17th, 1891 in Denver
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Invincible Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91733)2015 - Invincible Mining Company Stock Certificate (91733)
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Located one half mile from Jamestown, Boulder County in the Central Mining District. The original discoverer was Goldsbury Stanley who was profitable
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Norris Park MC of Colorado  (104805)2016 - Norris Park MC of Colorado (104805)
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Stock certificate receipt from the Norris Park MC of Colorado. Issued on April 12, 1865. Excellent condition. Receipt signed by Financier Peter AB Wid
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Two Nicely Illustrated Colorado Mining Stock Certificates  (91724)2017 - Two Nicely Illustrated Colorado Mining Stock Certificates (91724)
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Lot of 2 different. 1) The Madeleine Consolidated Mining and Milling Company. Location: Ward, Boulder County (according to Poole Bros. 1898 Mining Dir
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********1 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Little Juliet Syndicate  (104906)2018 - Little Juliet Syndicate (104906)
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Stock Certificate from the Little Juliet Syndicate. Located at Boulder Creek. Certificate number 39 issued in 1884 at New York. No room for stock hold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****y for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Boss Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91579)2019 - Boss Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate (91579)
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"Mines Located Near Breckenridge Colorado" (printed at bottom right). Not listed by us before. Inc. in Illinois. No. 603, issued for 100 s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8***1 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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