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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Gold Pan MC  (104788)2020 - Gold Pan MC (104788)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Gold Pan MC. Incorporated in New Jersey. Certificate number 576 issued in 1901 to Rollin D. Salisbury. Signed by president
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Penn-Breckenridge CMC  (104768)2021 - Penn-Breckenridge CMC (104768)
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Stock Certificate from the Penn-Breckenridge CMC. Incorporated in Colorado. Located at Breckinridge. Certificate number 2143 issued in 1883 to Geo W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to h******X for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Warrior's Mark MC  (104765)2022 - Warrior's Mark MC (104765)
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Stock Certificate from the Warrior's Mark MC. Incorporated in Colorado. Located at Breckinridge. Certificate number 226 issued in 1882 to O. W. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Belden & Tennal MC of Colorado  (104755)2023 - Belden & Tennal MC of Colorado (104755)
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Stock Certificate from the Belden & Tennal MC of Colorado. Incorporated in 1875 in Colorado. Located in the Central City. Certificate number 89 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Champion Gold & Silver Mines Company of Colorado, Ltd. Mortgage Debenture  (104748)2024 - Champion Gold & Silver Mines Company of Colorado, Ltd. Mortgage Debenture (104748)
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Bond from the Champion Gold & Silver Mines Company of Colorado, Ltd. Mortgage Debenture. Incorporated in 1871. Located in the Central City. Bond...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********1 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Montezuma Gold Mining Company  (104732)2025 - Montezuma Gold Mining Company (104732)
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Stock Certificate from the Montezuma Gold Mining Company. Incorporated in Massachusetts. Located in the Central City. Certificate number 452 issued in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Oneida Lode MC of New York and Colorado  (104745)2026 - Oneida Lode MC of New York and Colorado (104745)
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Stock Certificate from the Oneida Lode MC of New York and Colorado. Incorporated in New York. Located in the Central City. Certificate number 31 issue
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ten Gold Mining Associates of Colorado  (104729)2027 - Ten Gold Mining Associates of Colorado (104729)
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Stock Certificate from the Ten GM Associates of Colorado. Located in the Central City. Certificate number 6, issued in 1866 to E. G. Lucas or bearer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to h******X for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Consolidated Gregory Co.  (104740)2028 - Consolidated Gregory Co. (104740)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Consolidated Gregory Co. Incorporated in New York. Certificate number 1727 issued in 1869 at New York to W. H. Barrett, sig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Brittenstene Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91618)2029 - Brittenstene Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate (91618)
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Location of Mines: Chalk Creek Mining District, Chaffee Co., Colorado (printed under title). Inc. in New York. No. 203, issued for 26 shares to John C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Hancock Town Co.  (104760)2030 - Hancock Town Co. (104760)
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Stock Certificate from the Hancock Town Co. Incorporated in Colorado. Located in the Chaffee. Certificate number 84 issued in 1881 to J. W. Gannett, T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to h******X for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Monarch GSMC  (104743)2031 - Monarch GSMC (104743)
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Stock Certificate from the Monarch G& S MC. Incorporated in Indiana. Certificate number 343 issued in 1870 at Indianapolis to John H. Downing. S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Monarch Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91851)2032 - Monarch Mining Company Stock Certificate (91851)
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"of Monarch District, Chaffee County, Colorado" (printed on either side of vignette). Inc. in CT. No. 28, issued for 400 shares to Woodwar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d********d for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Oshkosh Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (91798)2033 - Oshkosh Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91798)
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Receipt for stock No. 83, issued for 900 shares to C.S. Lewis on April 15th, 1880 in Boston. Signed by treasurer Plimpton. 3.75 x 7.75" Folds a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d********d for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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The Continental Mining Company Stock Certificate  (100871)2034 - The Continental Mining Company Stock Certificate (100871)
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Inc. in Colorado in 1881. No. 786, issued for 50 shares to E. Moeser on March 20th, 1883. Signed by president Joseph Sheafor and secretary Joseph T. W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Gilpin & Clear Creek Counties Mining Stock Certificates  (91608)2035 - Gilpin & Clear Creek Counties Mining Stock Certificates (91608)
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Lot of 4 different. 1) The Gold Rock Mining & Milling Company. Location of Mines: Gilpin County, Colorado (printed upper left). No. 3936, issued...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold to a********e.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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The Moore Mining & Smelting Company Stock Certificate  (91843)2036 - The Moore Mining & Smelting Company Stock Certificate (91843)
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Inc. in Colorado in 1880. No. 501, issued for 7,500 shares to James Manahan on March 13th, 1880 in Golden, Colorado. Signed by president William Moore
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Amala MC  (104711)2037 - Amala MC (104711)
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Stock Certificate from the Amala MC. Incorporated in New York. Located in Clear Creek. Certificate number 182 issued in November 20, 1865 at New York,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to h******X for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Atlantic-Pacific Tunnel Co. Stock Certificate  (91589)2038 - Atlantic-Pacific Tunnel Co. Stock Certificate (91589)
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Inc. in Colorado. No. 2278, issued for 4 shares to H.H. Calkins on March 15th, 1881 in Denver. Signed by M.M. Pomeroy as president and A.S. Whitaker a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h******X for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Baltic Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate Colorado Territory  (104750)2039 - Baltic Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate Colorado Territory (104750)
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Stock Certificate from the Baltic Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate Colorado Territory, incorporated in New York, located in the Clear Creek, cert
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to M******n for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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