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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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Baker Silver Mining Company of Colorado Stock Certificate (102505)2060 - Baker Silver Mining Company of Colorado Stock Certificate (102505)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice. No. 341, issued to Joseph Swartz on March 13th, 1867 in Philadelphia. Signed by president Jas. Pollock and the treasurer. Not cancelled. Purpl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to a****y for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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3 Mining Stocks from Companies Based in Colorado Springs (91854)2061 - 3 Mining Stocks from Companies Based in Colorado Springs (91854)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) The Isadore Gold Mining Company. Issued 1896, not cancelled. Gilt border and many mining vignettes. Folds. There was an Isadore
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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5 Mining Stocks from Companies Based in Colorado Springs (91849)2062 - 5 Mining Stocks from Companies Based in Colorado Springs (91849)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. None are listed in Hills. Included: The Mistletoe Gold Mining Co. (1896, not cxl, mining vignette); The McKinley Gold Mining Compa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********e.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Mining Stocks from Companies Based in Colorado Springs (91848)2063 - Mining Stocks from Companies Based in Colorado Springs (91848)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 different. None are listed in Hills. Included: The Lenore Gold Mining Company (1896, not cxl, mining vignette); The Lackawana Gold Mining and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********e.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Pappoose Gold Mining Company (104780)2064 - Pappoose Gold Mining Company (104780)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Pappoose GMC. Incorporated in Colorado. Certificate number 1964 issued in 1899 to Patridge & Storen. Signed by John F...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to N*******r for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Savage Gold and Copper MC (104786)2065 - Savage Gold and Copper MC (104786)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Savage Gold and Copper MC. Incorporated in 1898 in Colorado. Certificate number 187 issued in 1900 at Colorado Springs, CO
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to N*******r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Cannonball Gold Mining Company (104775)2066 - Cannonball Gold Mining Company (104775)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Cannonball GMC. Incorporated in Colorado. Located in the Cripple Creek. Certificate number 740 issued in 1897, at Denver, C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to h******X for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Chicago Cripple Creek Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91792)2067 - Chicago Cripple Creek Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91792)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice! Inc. in Colorado. No. 624, issued for 500 shares to Fred Horn on Oct. 1st, 1896. Signed by president CC Rice and the secretary (illegible). No
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to N*******r for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek Aerial Tramway Co. (104911)2068 - Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek Aerial Tramway Co. (104911)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek Aerial Tramway Co. Incorporated in Colorado. Located in the Cripple Creek. Early certifi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to N*******r for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Columbine-Victor Deep Mining and Tunnel Stock with Mining Deed (104771)2069 - Columbine-Victor Deep Mining and Tunnel Stock with Mining Deed (104771)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are two versions of this company's stock certificate. This is the rarer version. Stock Certificate from the Columbine-Victor Deep MTC with...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to N*******r for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Coronation Gold Mining and Milling Company Stock (104789)2070 - Coronation Gold Mining and Milling Company Stock (104789)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Coronation GMMC. Incorporated in 1901 in Wyoming. Located at Cripple Creek. Certificate number 135 issued in 1902 to R. W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Cripple Creek Bullion Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91634)2071 - Cripple Creek Bullion Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91634)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Colorado. No. 163, issued for 1,000 shares to the company secretary, J.D. Niederlitz, on Oct. 23, 1899. Signed by Niederlitz and the vice-pres
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Cripple Creek Gold Bug Mining Company Stock Certificate (91633)2072 - Cripple Creek Gold Bug Mining Company Stock Certificate (91633)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Colorado. No. 24, issued for 1,000 shares to W.E. Brooks on March 3rd, 189-(year not filled in). Signed by president Morse and secretary Willi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to N*******r for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Cripple Creek Mining Stock Certificates (91829)2073 - Cripple Creek Mining Stock Certificates (91829)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different from 4 companies. Two of the companies are listed by Hills as being Cripple Creek. The others are in the style of Cripple Creek sto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********e.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Currency Mining Company Stock Certificate (91630)2074 - Currency Mining Company Stock Certificate (91630)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Different design and corporate signatures than the other in this sale. Cripple Creek Gold Mining District printed in the background. Inc. in Colorado
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to N*******r for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Currency Mining Company Stock Certificate (91628)2075 - Currency Mining Company Stock Certificate (91628)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Cripple Creek with coin vignette. Location: El Paso and Fremont Counties, Colorado (printed at the top). Inc. in Colorado. No. 91, issued for 100
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to N*******r for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Dante Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate (91547)2076 - Dante Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate (91547)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Colorado. No. 1694, issued for 500 shares to Chas. W. Schmidt on Sept. 29th, 1899. Signed by president L.L. Aitken and secretary O.H. Shoup. N
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to N*******r for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Dictator Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate (91594)2077 - Dictator Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate (91594)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Inc. in Colorado. No. 1296, issued for 250 shares to JM Calkins in May 1899. Signed by president M.J. McNamara and the company secretary. Some o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to N*******r for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Edwin Booth Gold Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate (91595)2078 - Edwin Booth Gold Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate (91595)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. "Cripple Creek District, Colorado" printed under title. Inc. in Colorado. No 146, issued for 500 shares to Edwin H. Pitzer on Aug. 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j******d for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Five Different Cripple Creek Mining Stock Certificates (91601)2079 - Five Different Cripple Creek Mining Stock Certificates (91601)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different, not self-identified. Overall very good condition. 1) The Glasgow Gold Mining & Milling Company. Issued 1899, not cancelled. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********e.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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