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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Quartz Hill Mining & Tunnelling Co. Stock Certificate  (101487)2180 - Quartz Hill Mining & Tunnelling Co. Stock Certificate (101487)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued but signed by president HJ Kruse. Pen cancelled in 1897, though dateline is Central City, 1870s. Black border and print. Mining vignette. Pri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to S****2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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The Grand Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91846)2181 - The Grand Mining Company Stock Certificate (91846)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Location of Property: Grand County, Colorado (printed under title). Inc. in Maine. No. 90, issued for 300 shares to Ellen B. Cameron on June 19th, 188
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S****2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Two Different Greeley, Colorado Mining Stock Certificates  (91613)2182 - Two Different Greeley, Colorado Mining Stock Certificates (91613)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) The Greeley Mining and Milling Company. No. 379, issued for 9,500 shares to J. Rothschild on November 22nd, 1893 in Greeley. Signed by president HP
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Two "Mineral Point" Mining Stock Certificates  (91723)2183 - Two "Mineral Point" Mining Stock Certificates (91723)
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Lot of 2. 1) The Mineral Point Mining Company. Location of Mines: Cristal District, Gunnison County, Colorado (printed under vignette). No. 213, issue
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to S****2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Adams Prospecting Company of Colorado Stock Certificate  (91750)2184 - Adams Prospecting Company of Colorado Stock Certificate (91750)
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Inc. in New York. No. 72, issued for 100 shares to AH Porter on Nov. 9th, 1880. Signed by president W.B. Dickerman and secretary William Adams Jr. Not
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Dwight-Chenoa Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (100865)2185 - Dwight-Chenoa Mining Co. Stock Certificate (100865)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 261, issued for 16 shares to Carrie E. Smith on June 16th, 1887 in Dwight, Illinois. Signed by president Edward Pike and secretary Curtis Judd. No
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S****2 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Gunnison Valley Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. Stock Certificate  (91796)2186 - Gunnison Valley Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. Stock Certificate (91796)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"of Gunnison Co., Colorado." Inc. in NY. No. 16, issued for 1,000 shares to the company president, Samuel W. Allerton, on April 10th, 1880...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e********5 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Little Willie Mining Company Stock Certificate  (102499)2187 - Little Willie Mining Company Stock Certificate (102499)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Colorado. No. 190, issued for 100 shares to Charles R. Vincent on June 14th, 1881 in Colorado Springs. Signed by president B. Cromwell and sec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a****y for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Luona Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91740)2188 - Luona Mining Company Stock Certificate (91740)
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Inc. in Colorado. No. 114, issued for 50 shares to the vice-president F.M. Cooper on Dec. 11, 1880 in Denver. Signed by Cooper and also secretary Tayl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Idaho Springs Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (102500)2189 - Idaho Springs Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate (102500)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Location of Tunnel and Mines: Spring Gulch, of Chicago Creek, near Idaho Springs, Colorado (printed at right). No. 140, issued for 200 shares to LA Sh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Malachite Mining Co. of Colorado Stock Certificate  (101489)2190 - Malachite Mining Co. of Colorado Stock Certificate (101489)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Maine. No. 74, issued for 5 shares to R. Puffer on Sept. 13th, 1877 in Boston. Signed by treasurer Edward A Lord and president Elijah E (?). B
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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La Plata Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (91625)2191 - La Plata Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91625)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Principal Mines, La Plata County, Colorado (printed under title). Inc. in Colorado. No. 508, issued for 110 shares to Walter Oakley on Sept. 24th, 188
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to h******X for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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Cleveland Mining Company Stock Certificate  (100867)2192 - Cleveland Mining Company Stock Certificate (100867)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mines Located in Lake County, Colorado (printed under vignette). Inc. in Illinois in 1886. No. 617, issued for 100 shares to Benjamin Altheimer on Mar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to O**********r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Homestake Silver King Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (91736)2193 - Homestake Silver King Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91736)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive! Location of Mines: Homestake Mountain, Lake County, Colorado (printed under vignette). Inc. in CT. No. 32, issued for 200 shares to A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to s********h.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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American Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (91568)2194 - American Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91568)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare! Inc. in Colorado. No. 67, issued for 800 shares to C.F. Gillett on Dec. 2nd, 1880 in Leadville. Signed by president Geo. O. Keeler and secretary
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to h******X for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Americus Mining Co. Stock Certificate Issued to Founder of Glenwood Springs  (91596)2195 - Americus Mining Co. Stock Certificate Issued to Founder of Glenwood Springs (91596)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early 1880 issued in Leadville. Inc. in Colorado. No. 26, issued for 5 shares to Isaac Cooper on Oct. 18th, 1880 in Leadville. Signed by president Edw
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Amie Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91559)2196 - Amie Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificate (91559)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. No. 12129, issued for 100 shares to L. Roudebush on Jan. 30th, 1883. Signed by vice-president Robert Lenell and secretary J.S. Lockw
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Bald Mountain Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91572)2197 - Bald Mountain Mining Company Stock Certificate (91572)
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Inc. in New York. No. A3734, issued for 100 shares to James E. Carter on Feb. 28, 1881. Signed by vice-president Wendell and secretary Earls. Not canc
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Bald Mountain Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91578)2198 - Bald Mountain Mining Company Stock Certificate (91578)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. No. 1734, issued for 1,000 shares to Stephen Palmer on June 17th, 1880. Signed by president Peyton and secretary Wendell. Not cancel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8***1 for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Banner Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91749)2199 - Banner Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate (91749)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dateline Leadville, Colo., Jan. 15th, 1884. No. 61, issued for 2,500 shares to J.T. Carville. Signed by president James (illegible) and secretary J.T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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