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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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1858 Nashville & Rowena Coal Company Bond (81956)2780 - 1858 Nashville & Rowena Coal Company Bond (81956)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 29. $1000 First Mortgage Bond. All 20 coupons still attached. Pink seal (faded red). Dateline 1858. Incorporated 1856. Object to mine and transport
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Etna Mining & Manufacturing Company Stock Certificate (57313)2781 - Etna Mining & Manufacturing Company Stock Certificate (57313)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early number 20 issued to J Homes Agnew for 50 shares. Signed by Secretary Z Platt and president J Holmes Agnew. The "Supreme Court Report...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 650.00
Sold to w******s for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Miscellaneous US Mining Photographs (102237)2782 - Miscellaneous US Mining Photographs (102237)
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Lot of 5. 1) Three stereoviews: two Pennsylvania coal mining views (Keystone) and one of locomotive at Royal Gorge (Underwood & Underwood). 2) 4...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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The Cave Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificate (100794)2783 - The Cave Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificate (100794)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mines in Bradshaw District, Beaver County, Utah (printed at top center). Inc. in Utah, 1895. No. 15, issued for 3,300 shares to the company president,
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6****A for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Two Different Bingham, Utah Mining Stock Certificates (100793)2784 - Two Different Bingham, Utah Mining Stock Certificates (100793)
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Lot of 2 different, both self-identified as mines in Bingham. 1) The Live Pine Consolidated Mining Company. No. 60, issued for 2,500 shares to P.A. Fr
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Fish Springs Mining Company Stock Certificate (100789)2785 - Fish Springs Mining Company Stock Certificate (100789)
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Mines at Fish Springs, Utah (printed upper left). Inc. in Utah Territory, July 1892. No. 16, issued for 500 shares to John H. Woodmansee on May 31st,
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to b**********7 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Galena Mine Stock Certificate (100801)2786 - Galena Mine Stock Certificate (100801)
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Located at Fish Springs (printed under vignette). Inc. in Utah. No. 354, issued for 200 shares to John R. Baines on Feb. 10th, 1897 in SLC. Signed by
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Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
Sold to p******n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Frisco Consolidated Mining Company $100 Bond (100796)2787 - Frisco Consolidated Mining Company $100 Bond (100796)
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Inc. in Illinois. No. 850, issued for $100 on Feb. 1st, 1884. Signed by president Cyrus Cook and secretary Daniel Eyso. Not cancelled. Gilt border, bl
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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American Antimony Company Bond (100862)2788 - American Antimony Company Bond (100862)
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Territory of Utah. No. 79, issued for $500 on July 1st, 1882. Signed by president Leonard and secretary W.A. Williams. Not cancelled. Black border and
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Grand Port City Mining Company - One of the (or the) Earliest Known Utah Certificate (104690)2789 - Grand Port City Mining Company - One of the (or the) Earliest Known Utah Certificate (104690)
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Stock Certificate from the Grand Port City Mining Company. Certificate number 492 issued in May 1862 to Mrs Martha Staughton. Signed by D Randall, and
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Anderson Double Water Column Pump Co. Stock Certificate (100833)2790 - Anderson Double Water Column Pump Co. Stock Certificate (100833)
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Interesting stock for a mining invention! Signed by two important Mormon figures. Inc. in Utah Territory. No. 336, issued for 50 shares to P. Anderso
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Sacramento Pioneer Mining Company Stock Certificate (100831)2791 - Sacramento Pioneer Mining Company Stock Certificate (100831)
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Location of Mine: Parley's Park, Summit and Wasatch Counties, Utah (printed below title). Inc. April 1874. Dateline Sacramento, Cal. April 27th,...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to l**********s for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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"Daly" Mining Company Stock Certificates (100800)2792 - "Daly" Mining Company Stock Certificates (100800)
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Lot of 3, two different Daly Mining Companies in Utah. 1) Daly West Mining and Milling Company. Issued stock no. 454, issued in 1899 to Theodore Bruba
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Estimate : 130.00 - 180.00
Sold to l**********s for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Brooklyn Eureka Mining & Milling Co. Stock & Prospectus (100795)2793 - Brooklyn Eureka Mining & Milling Co. Stock & Prospectus (100795)
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Lot of 2. Mines located at Eureka, Tintic Mining District. 1) Stock No. 116, issued for 500 shares to N.A. Brown on May 22nd, 1899 in SLC. Signed by
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*****b for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Three Different Tintic Utah Mining Stock Certificates (100798)2794 - Three Different Tintic Utah Mining Stock Certificates (100798)
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Lot of 3 different, all self-identified. 1) Centennial Eureka Mining Company. No. 707, issued for 10 shares to Andrew Howat in 1899. Signed by preside
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***3 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Argentine Mining Company Stock Certificate (100802)2795 - Argentine Mining Company Stock Certificate (100802)
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Inc. in Utah Territory. No. 96, issued for 1,000 shares to the company secretary, Monterey, on Feb. 20th, 1899 in SLC. Also signed by president J.H. H
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Lion Hill Mining Company Stock Certificate (100797)2796 - Lion Hill Mining Company Stock Certificate (100797)
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Location of Works: Ophir Mining District, Tooele County, Utah Territory (printed under title). No. 83, issued for 100 shares to Emily Woodmansee on De
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Cedar Valley Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate (100787)2797 - Cedar Valley Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate (100787)
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Peepstone District, Utah (printed under vignette). The Peepstone District lies east of Sunshine and Mercur. Inc. in Utah. No. 46, issued for 100 share
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Three Different Utah Mining Stock Certificates (100788)2798 - Three Different Utah Mining Stock Certificates (100788)
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Lot of 3 different. 1) The Eureka Mill Mining Company. Inc. in Utah Territory. No. 78, issued for 50 shares to Anna Phillips on Feb. 19, 1895. Signed
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Two Utah Mining Stock Certificates: Park City and Snake Creek (100791)2799 - Two Utah Mining Stock Certificates: Park City and Snake Creek (100791)
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Lot of 2 different. 1) Apex Mining Company. Location of Works, Park City, Summit Count, Utah Territory (printed at top). No. 971, issued for 500 share
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to l**********s for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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