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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Leadville Grand Union Cons. Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (102504)2220 - Leadville Grand Union Cons. Mining Co. Stock Certificate (102504)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Colorado. No. 483, issued for five shares on Oct. 18th, 1880 in Leadville. Signed by president H.R. Fowler and secretary Lyman Wilmot. Not can
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********h.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Leadville Mining Company - 1878 prospectus  (104803)2221 - Leadville Mining Company - 1878 prospectus (104803)
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Prospectus from the Leadville MC - 1878. Located in the Leadville. Average condition. Eight pages. Includes note on inspection by SS Robinson. Two pag
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Leadville Mining & Stock Exchange Association Stock Signed by Tabor  (91591)2222 - Leadville Mining & Stock Exchange Association Stock Signed by Tabor (91591)
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Rare! Inc. in Colorado. Low No 15, issued in Leadville for two shares to Clinton Bennett on May 13, 1881. Signed by H.A.W. Tabor as president and Will
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to b****3 for (1,350.00 + 337.50BP) = 1,687.50
 
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WITHDRAWN2223 - WITHDRAWN
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WITHDRAWN
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 1.00
 
 
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Leadville Mining Stock Certificate Group  (91636)2224 - Leadville Mining Stock Certificate Group (91636)
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Lot of 4. 1) The Comstock Gold Mining & Leasing Company. Issued in Leadville, 1899, not cancelled. Folds, bent corners. 2) The Elgin Smelting Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a****y for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Leadville Mutual Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (91624)2225 - Leadville Mutual Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91624)
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Iowa Gulch, California Mining District, Lake County. (printed under title). Inc. in Colorado. Low number 15, issued for 500 shares to Henry Freeman on
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to s********h.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Legal Tender Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (91590)2226 - Legal Tender Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91590)
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Rare. Inc. in Colorado. No. 881, issued for 100 shares to company president Geo. O. Keeler on July 22nd, 1889 in Leadville. Signed by Keeler and secre
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a****y for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Lincoln Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91622)2227 - Lincoln Mining Company Stock Certificate (91622)
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"Leadville, Colorado" printed under vignette. No. 74, issued for 500 shares to John K. Betson on Sept. 12th, 1881. Signed by president Wil...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Lions' Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91814)2228 - Lions' Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate (91814)
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"Leadville, Colorado" (printed under title). Inc. in Iowa. No. 397, issued for 500 shares to A.H. Pickering on July 6th, 1896. Signed by p...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********1 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Little Chief Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91562)2229 - Little Chief Mining Company Stock Certificate (91562)
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Location of Mines: Fryer Hill, Leadville, Col. (printed upper right corner). Inc. in New York. No. 9028, issued for 100 shares to Bergen R. Carman on
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Little Pittsburg Cons. Mining Co. Stock signed by JB Chaffee  (91813)2230 - Little Pittsburg Cons. Mining Co. Stock signed by JB Chaffee (91813)
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Signed by JB Chaffee. Jerome B. Chaffee was an important figure in Colorado history. He was one of the founders of Denver and founded the First Nation
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***1 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Little Prince Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (91871)2231 - Little Prince Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91871)
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Dateline Leadville, Colorado, January 27th, 1882. Inc. in CO. No. 772, issued for 100 shares to Sol. Levy. Signed by the president (illegible) and sec
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Lone Star Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (91743)2232 - Lone Star Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91743)
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Leadville, Colorado (printed under title). Branch Office in Galveston, Texas. Inc. in Colorado. No. 401, issued for 5,000 shares to company secretary
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********h.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Miner Boy Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91807)2233 - Miner Boy Mining Company Stock Certificate (91807)
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Inc. in Colorado. No. 2799, issued for 100 shares to B, Atkins on Oct. 31st, 1881. Signed by president AA McLeod and secretary Geo. Blarr. Not cancell
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Mishawaka Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91808)2234 - Mishawaka Mining Company Stock Certificate (91808)
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"Embracing 11 Claims in California Mining District, Lake County, Colorado" (printed under title). Inc. in Colorado. No. 336, issued for 1,...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Noble Consolidated Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (91804)2235 - Noble Consolidated Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91804)
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"Mines at Leadville, Colorado" (printed above vignette). Inc. in NY. No. 117, issued for 100 shares to secretary BJ Bean on July 19th, 188...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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North Star Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (91805)2236 - North Star Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91805)
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Inc. in CO. No. 316, issued for 3,000 shares to W.O. Connell of Leadville, Colo. on Aug. 23rd, 1882 in Leadville. Signed by president Wilson and secre
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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North Star Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91801)2237 - North Star Mining Company Stock Certificate (91801)
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"Located in Lake County, Colorado Near Leadville" (printed under title). Inc. in CO. No. 25, issued for 100 shares to Henry Schnauffer on ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********1 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Pittsburg and Denver Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate  (91826)2238 - Pittsburg and Denver Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate (91826)
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Likely Leadville. Not in Corregan & Lingane. Not in Filer. President AB Capron also owned the Dyer Mine on Dyer Mountain in Leadville in 1883. I...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Three Different Unissued Leadville Mining Stocks  (91772)2239 - Three Different Unissued Leadville Mining Stocks (91772)
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Lot of 3. All are unissued in very good condition. Includes: The Queen Mining Company (1880s, mining vignette); The Leadville & Pennsylvania Con...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to s********h.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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