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Spring Americana Auction -- May 2019

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

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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Bed Rock Gold & Silver Mining Company No. 2 Stock (91916)2480 - Bed Rock Gold & Silver Mining Company No. 2 Stock (91916)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 88 for 20 shares to Fred Schwarze. Signed by August Teitman and president Caleb Hyatt. (These are the same names on a certificate we sold earlier fo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d**********3 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Bonanza Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock (91917)2481 - Bonanza Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock (91917)
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# 18 for 10 shares to Richard Ross. Signed by WP Hutchings and president W Thompson jr. Dateline Virginia 1863. Incorporated June 22, 1863. Not cancel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 2*****l for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Eastern Company, Front Ledge Stock (91919)2482 - Eastern Company, Front Ledge Stock (91919)
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# 25 for 10 shares to WR (?). Signed by John S Davis and William Laugererwau(?). Dateline San Francisco 1863. Incorporated May 1863. Location: Front L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to e*****r for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Indiana Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock (91914)2483 - Indiana Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock (91914)
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# 169 for 10 shares to William Cruise. Signed by PJ Shay and president KG Millne(?). Dateline Virginia 1863, Incorporated May 1863. Not cancelled. 25c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to V********e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Mount Ural Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock (91913)2484 - Mount Ural Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock (91913)
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# 39 for 5 shares to ST Gage. Signed by Daniel Cork and President James B Morrison. Dateline Virginia 1863. Incorporated April 14, 1863. Not cancelled
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 2*****l for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Siegel Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock (91918)2485 - Siegel Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock (91918)
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# 35(?) for 15 shares to Muller. Signed by Murphy and president NW Winton. Dateline Virginia City 1863. Incorporated April 23, 1863. Winton can be fou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 2*****l for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Bajazet & Golden Era Cons. Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock (100928)2486 - Bajazet & Golden Era Cons. Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock (100928)
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Located Virginia N.T. (printed under title). Inc. January 1863. Dateline Virginia, N.T. April 28th, 1864. No. 1171, issued for five shares to HC Lewis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to p********n for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Beach & Paxton Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock (GT Brown Lith.) (100919)2487 - Beach & Paxton Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock (GT Brown Lith.) (100919)
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Virginia Mining District, Nevada (printed under title). Inc. June 5th, 1872. No. 38, issued for 100 shares to E. Fisher on Jan. 22nd, 1875 in San Fran
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Belcher and Best & Belcher Mining Stock Certificates (100937)2488 - Belcher and Best & Belcher Mining Stock Certificates (100937)
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Lot of two from the "Belcher" Comstock mines. 1) Belcher Silver Mining Company. Gold Hill Dist., Storey Co. Nev. No. 3549, issued in 1889....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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California Mining Company Stock Certificate (91835)2489 - California Mining Company Stock Certificate (91835)
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Virginia Mining District, Storey County, Nevada (printed under title). No. 85911, issued for 25 shares to Fry, Neal & Co. on Dec. 10, 1878 in SF...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*****s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Central Silver Mining Co. Stock Signed by Sherwood (GT Brown Lith.) (100729)2490 - Central Silver Mining Co. Stock Signed by Sherwood (GT Brown Lith.) (100729)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This stock has a ton of Comstock history embedded in it. Inc. Oct, 1st, 1860. No. 852, issued for all 10,800 shares of the company to the California M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to I*******r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Con. Virginia Mining Company Stock Collection (102192)2491 - Con. Virginia Mining Company Stock Collection (102192)
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Lot of 14. Site of the Big Bonanza discovery in 1873. 1) Consolidated Virginia Mining Company. Ten stocks, four varieties. Issued 1910 (x4), 1920, 192
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******t for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Montezuma Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate (100925)2492 - Montezuma Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate (100925)
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Location: Storey Co., Nevada (printed under title). Inc. July 7, 1887. No. 30, issued for 200 shares to C.A. Jellinek on July 21st, 1887. Signed by pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d**********3 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Morning Star Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate (G.T. Brown Lith.) (100731)2493 - Morning Star Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate (G.T. Brown Lith.) (100731)
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Virginia Mining District, Storey County, Nevada (printed along the bottom). Inc. April 1875. No. 880, issued for 50 shares to R.C. Hooker, trustee, on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Nevada Mill & Mining Co. Stock issued to JB Overton (91582)2494 - Nevada Mill & Mining Co. Stock issued to JB Overton (91582)
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Low cert. No. 8, issued to company president J.B. Overton. Dateline Virginia, Nev., April 15th, 1885. Signed by Overton as president and and secretary
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Occidental Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate (100881)2495 - Occidental Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate (100881)
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Rare. "Silver Star Mining District, Storey Co., Nevada" printed at lower left. Inc. Oct. 1887. No. 7450, issued for 500 shares to Otis &am...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*****s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Scorpion Mining Company Stock Certificate (102174)2496 - Scorpion Mining Company Stock Certificate (102174)
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Location: Storey County, Nevada (printed top center). Inc. 1889. No. 596, issued for 100 shares to G.A. Jewett on Oct. 2, 1911. Signed by the presiden
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Sutro Mining Company Stock Certificate (100918)2497 - Sutro Mining Company Stock Certificate (100918)
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Rare. Location: Virginia Mining District, Storey Co., Nev. (printed at bottom center). Inc. May 8th, 1872. No. 466, issued for 100 shares to Coleman...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Sutro Tunnel Company Stock Certificate (100879)2498 - Sutro Tunnel Company Stock Certificate (100879)
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Green variety. Inc. in CA. No.C38621, issued for 100 shares to John Landers on April 27th, 1887 in San Francisco. Signed by vice-president Meyers and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********3 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Sutro Tunnel Company Stock Certificate (91818)2499 - Sutro Tunnel Company Stock Certificate (91818)
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Rare variety/color. Inc. in CA. No. L1332, issued for 50 shares to Wm. Story on Dec. 12th, 1887 in San Francisco. Signed by vice-president John Lander
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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