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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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Lady Jane Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock (82023)2520 - Lady Jane Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock (82023)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 54 for 25 shares to Edward Flaherty (numbers 1046 to 1079). Signed by JB Bradford and Henry Finley president. Dateline Aurora, Mono County 1863. Inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to V********e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Mayflower Gold and Silver MIning Company Stock - VERY EARLY (82028)2521 - Mayflower Gold and Silver MIning Company Stock - VERY EARLY (82028)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 106 for 20 shares to Levi C Mathews. Signed by William L Doneany(?) and president Samuel H Dwindle. Dateline San Francisco May 20, 1861, Incorporate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to V********e for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Pride of Esmeralda Mining Company Stock (82029)2522 - Pride of Esmeralda Mining Company Stock (82029)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 28 for ten shares to George N Snell. Signed by John Bailey and president (?). Dateline San Francisco May 18, 1863. Incorporated Feb. 17, 1863. Not c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 2*****l for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Silver Eel Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock (82026)2523 - Silver Eel Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock (82026)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Numbers 66 to 75. Ten shares to Bermadez. Signed by E Rusten and president Levi Countryman. Dateline Aurora, Mono Co., February 14, 1863. Incorporated
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to V********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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THREE Esmeralda Nevada Territory / Mono County Stocks - Unssued (91980)2524 - THREE Esmeralda Nevada Territory / Mono County Stocks - Unssued (91980)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is your chance to own three highly desirable Esmeralda district mining stocks at a great price. All three are unissued. However, for the Golden I
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B******r for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Esmeralda County, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (101603)2525 - Esmeralda County, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (101603)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. 1) Nevada-Frisbee Mining and Milling Company. Frisbee. Issued in 1910, not cancelled, three mining vignettes. 2) Alleghany Standar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to t********n.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Two Different State Line Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificates (91541)2526 - Two Different State Line Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificates (91541)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different unissued stock certificates. 1) State Line Gold Mining Co. No. 2. Green border, black and green print. "Location of Mine: Go...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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White Mountain Water Company of Nevada Stock Certificate (91853)2527 - White Mountain Water Company of Nevada Stock Certificate (91853)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incredible--only one we've ever seen. Location of Works, Columbus District, Esmeralda County, Nevada (printed at bottom center). Inc. in New Yor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p******n for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Consolidated Schiller Mill & Mining Co. Stock Certificate (Belleville, NV) (100965)2528 - Consolidated Schiller Mill & Mining Co. Stock Certificate (Belleville, NV) (100965)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Location of Works: Esmeralda County, Nevada (printed at left). Dateline Belleville, Nevada, March 19th, 1877. inc. in Carson City, 1876. No. 42, issue
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
 
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Belding Mill & Mining Co. Stock Certificate (100923)2529 - Belding Mill & Mining Co. Stock Certificate (100923)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Columbus District, Esmeralda Co., Nevada (printed in company logo). Inc. Feb. 1880. No. 374, issued for 100 shares to E.G. Doane on July 11th, 1881 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to F****e for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Mt. Diablo Mill & Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91858)2530 - Mt. Diablo Mill & Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91858)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Columbus District, Esmeralda Co., Nev." (printed under title). Inc. Dec. 1875. No. 3472, issued for 55 shares to E.G. Reynolds on Sep. 4,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*****s for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Mt. Potosi Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91859)2531 - Mt. Potosi Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91859)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Location: Columbus Mining District, Esmeralda Co., Nevada" (printed at bottom center). Inc. Sept. 1878. No. 1994, issued for 20 shares to Wm. A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*****s for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Miller Gold Mining Company Stocks (91961)2532 - Miller Gold Mining Company Stocks (91961)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) Brown. Number A524. 50 shares issued to FB Cohn. Signed by president DF Verdenal and secretary AD Breed. Dateline New York 1881. Americ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******t for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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State Line Gold Mining Co. No. 1 Stock Certificate (91865)2533 - State Line Gold Mining Co. No. 1 Stock Certificate (91865)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the extra rare version of these certificates. Location of Mine, Gold Mountain District, Esmeralda County, Nevada (printed on cert.). Inc. in N
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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State Line Gold Mining Co. Stock Collection (100926)2534 - State Line Gold Mining Co. Stock Collection (100926)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different from the Gold Mountain District in Esmeralda County, Nevada. 1) Four different stocks for the State Line Gold Mining Company. Inclu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to o*******e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Two Different Gold Mountain District Mining Stocks (100724)2535 - Two Different Gold Mountain District Mining Stocks (100724)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 Gold Mountain, Esmeralda County stocks; one issued and one unissued. 1) State Line Gold Mining Company No. 2. Stock issued to Watson & ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j****m for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Eureka, Nevada Mining Stock Collection (101605)2536 - Eureka, Nevada Mining Stock Collection (101605)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. Included: Eureka Smelting & Mining Co. (1923); Eureka Silver Lick Extension Mines Co. (1920); Eureka Mining, Leasing & Manufactur...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to f***2 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Charter Tunnel & Mining Co. Stock Certificate Number 1 (91586)2537 - Charter Tunnel & Mining Co. Stock Certificate Number 1 (91586)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. No. 1! Inc. June 12th, 1878. Location: Eureka County, Nevada (printed at bottom). Dateline Eureka, Nev. July 30th. No. 1, issued for 400 shares
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to V********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Tenabo Mill & Mining Co. Stock Certificate Signed by S. Wenban (91544)2538 - Tenabo Mill & Mining Co. Stock Certificate Signed by S. Wenban (91544)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extra rare! Signed by one of the early important figures for this district. Location Cortez District, Eureka County, Nevada (printed top center). Inc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to G*****l for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Northwestern Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate Issued to Comstock Constable (91546)2539 - Northwestern Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate Issued to Comstock Constable (91546)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Location: Eureka Mining District, Eureka County, Nevada (printed under logo). Inc. April 20, 1878. Dateline Eureka, April 28th, 1881. Low No. 6, issue
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to O**********r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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