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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Stockholm Mining Company  (104764)2260 - Stockholm Mining Company (104764)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Stockholm MC. Incorporated in 1881 in Colorado. Located at Holy Cross. Certificate number 286 issued in 1882 to D. C. Lippi
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
 
 
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United Rico Mines Company Group - One Issued to David H Moffat  (102316)2261 - United Rico Mines Company Group - One Issued to David H Moffat (102316)
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1) Early 1904 # 1102 for 149 shares to Joseph Manning. Signed by Albert Smith and vice president DH Moffat. Green on white. Printed by Denver Lith. Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to s********K for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Iowa & Colorado Cons. Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (102503)2262 - Iowa & Colorado Cons. Mining Co. Stock Certificate (102503)
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Inc. in Iowa. Mines Located in Rio Grande County, Colorado (printed on certificate). No. 719, issued for 1,000 shares to M. Stolkin on May 12th, 1881.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Game Ridge Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificates  (91844)2263 - Game Ridge Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificates (91844)
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Lot of 2. 1) Company stock certificate. Location of Mine: Rosita, Colorado (printed on either side of vignette). Inc. in New York. No. 222, issued for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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"O Be Joyful" Silver Mining Company  (104763)2264 - "O Be Joyful" Silver Mining Company (104763)
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Stock Certificate from the "O Be Joyful" SMC. Incorporated in Colorado. Located at Ruby Camp. Certificate number 501 issued in 1882 at Irw...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to j*****d for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Chenango Silver MIning Company of Colorado  (104738)2265 - Chenango Silver MIning Company of Colorado (104738)
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Stock Certificate from the Chenango SMC of Colorado. Incorporated in 1868 in Pennsylvania. Certificate number 133 issued in 1869 to John L. Ryan,. Sig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a****y for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Lake City Mining & Smelting Co.  (104759)2266 - Lake City Mining & Smelting Co. (104759)
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Stock Certificate from the Lake City Mining & Smelting Co. Located at San Juan. EARLY certificate number 2 for 25 shares in 1876 to P. H. Woodwa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to h******X for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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San Juan Chief Mortgage Bond  (101466)2267 - San Juan Chief Mortgage Bond (101466)
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# 261 signed by presdient James Hill and Secretary J Beach. One viertical fold. Not issues. Extremely fine. Ken Prag Collection Date: 1886 City/Cou
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******g for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Bill Young Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91560)2268 - Bill Young Mining Company Stock Certificate (91560)
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Inc. in Colorado. No. 37, issued for 50 shares to C.P. Cogwell on May 1st, 1888. Signed by president E.M. Johnson and secretary W.H. Singer. Not cance
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8***1 for (2,100.00 + 462.00BP) = 2,562.00
 
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Indian Chief Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate (Animas Forks)  (91734)2269 - Indian Chief Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate (Animas Forks) (91734)
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Eureka Mining District, Colorado (printed under logo) and Animas Forks (printed at top). Animas Forks is now a ghost town. Inc. in Colorado. No. 289,
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****d for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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La Plata Mining Company Stock Certificate   (91732)2270 - La Plata Mining Company Stock Certificate (91732)
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Mines Located in San Juan Co., Col. (printed under title). Inc. in Colorado. No. 141, issued for 50 shares to JD Strong on March 30, 1880. Not cancell
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****d for (1,050.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,312.50
 
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Mountain Queen Mining Company Stock Certificate  (102497)2271 - Mountain Queen Mining Company Stock Certificate (102497)
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Principal Offices, San Juan Co., Colorado and Chicago (printed under vignette). Inc. in Colorado. No. 93, issued for 10 shares to James H. Remington o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*****d for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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San Juan & New Jersey Discovery & Mining Co. Stock Certificate   (91797)2272 - San Juan & New Jersey Discovery & Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91797)
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Inc. in New Jersey, April 1880. No. 181, issued for 1,000 shares to A.T. Jennings on March 17th, 1885. Signed by president B.A. Vail and secretary Joh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********t for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Bear Creek Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91617)2273 - Bear Creek Mining Company Stock Certificate (91617)
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Mines Situated at San Juan District, Colorado (printed on either side of center vignette). Inc. in New York. No. 20, issued for 1,000 shares to Henry
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****d for (1,450.00 + 362.50BP) = 1,812.50
 
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Hecla Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate  (91741)2274 - Hecla Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate (91741)
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Location: Silver Cliff, Colorado (printed under vignette). Inc. in Colorado. No. 34, issued for 100 shares to William Banks Jr. on Sept. 23rd, 1880. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to S****2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Colorado Gold Mining Company of Philadelphia  (104713)2275 - Colorado Gold Mining Company of Philadelphia (104713)
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Stock Certificate from the Colorado GMC of Philadelphia. Incorporated in Pennsylvania. Located at South Park. Certificate number 29 issued on December
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to a****y for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Platte River Gold Mining Company (104708)2276 - Platte River Gold Mining Company (104708)
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Stock Certificate from the Platte River GMC. Incorporated in New York. Certificate number 29 issued on September 21, 1864 at New York to Thurman T Ste
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a****y for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Atlantic & Pacific Mining & Tunnel Co. Stock Certificate  (91576)2277 - Atlantic & Pacific Mining & Tunnel Co. Stock Certificate (91576)
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Rare. Inc. in Colorado. Dateline Leadville, August 20th, 1882. No. 466, issued for 3,300 shares to Joe Cohen. Signed by president James H. Fletcher an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Blue River Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (91558)2278 - Blue River Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91558)
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Location of Mines Summit County, Colorado (printed under title). Inc. in Illinois. No. 17, issued for 100 shares to Michael Kinealy on June 27th, 1881
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Boston & Sheep Mountain Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91564)2279 - Boston & Sheep Mountain Mining Company Stock Certificate (91564)
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Not seen before by FH. Location of Mines: Ten Mile Consolidated Mining District, Colorado (printed at lower left). The Tenmile District was first iden
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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