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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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Burlington Silver Mining Company (104735)2140 - Burlington Silver Mining Company (104735)
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Stock Certificate from the Burlington SMC. Incorporated in 1867 in Burlington, Vermont. Located at Georgetown. Certificate number 28 issued in 1868 to
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Colorado State MC (104756)2141 - Colorado State MC (104756)
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Stock Certificate from the Colorado State MC. Incorporated in New York. Certificate number 42 issued in 1876 to Wm Ward Trustee, signed by John Albert
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Midas Silver Mining Company of Colorado (104762)2142 - Midas Silver Mining Company of Colorado (104762)
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Stock Certificate from the Midas SMC of Colorado. Incorporated in Colorado. Located in the Georgetown. Certificate number 55 issued in 1881 to Edward
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to S****2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Midas SMC of Colorado, prospectus (104804)2143 - Midas SMC of Colorado, prospectus (104804)
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Prospectus from the Midas SMC of Colorado. Located in the Georgetown, In good condition. Fabulous map inside - a combination cut away and drawing of t
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6*****b for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Mount Alpine Gold Mining Co. of Colorado (104717)2144 - Mount Alpine Gold Mining Co. of Colorado (104717)
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Stock Certificate from the Mount Alpine Gold Mining Co. of Colorado. Incorporated in New York. Located at Griffith. Certificate number 609 issued in M
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a****y for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Benton GMC of Colorado (104691)2145 - Benton GMC of Colorado (104691)
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Stock Certificate from the Benton GMC of Colorado. Incorporated in April 1864 in New York. Certificate number 40 issued in April 13, 1864 at New York
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Benton Gold Mining Co. of Colorado Stock Certificate (91616)2146 - Benton Gold Mining Co. of Colorado Stock Certificate (91616)
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Early! Organized April 1864 in New York. No. 911, issued for 500 shares to Edward Innis on Oct. 26th, 1866. Signed by the president (Heyne?) and treas
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Black Hawk Gold Mining Company Bond (91816)2147 - Black Hawk Gold Mining Company Bond (91816)
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No. 189, issued for $1,000 to Benjamin White and Beriah Wall of Providence, Rhode Island on May 28th, 1866. Signed by F.H. Judd(?) as president and S.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Central GMC (104712)2148 - Central GMC (104712)
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Bond from the Central GMC, incorporated in New York. Number 10 issued in 1865 at New York. Signed by RM Stratton, and Samuel Lang(?). Size 13 by 16 in
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Central GMC of Colorado (104692)2149 - Central GMC of Colorado (104692)
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Stock Certificate from the Central GMC of Colorado. Incorporated in New York. Certificate number 219 issued in April 12, 1864 at New York to Mrs. Stra
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a****y for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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WITHDRAWN2150 - WITHDRAWN
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WITHDRAWN
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Central Mining Company of Colorado Stock Certificate (91770)2151 - Central Mining Company of Colorado Stock Certificate (91770)
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Early! Inc. in New York. No. 108. Issued for 500 shares to William H. Peck on April 4th, 1864. Signed by the president and secretary. Not cancelled. B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Chase Gold Co. (104694)2152 - Chase Gold Co. (104694)
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Stock Certificate from the Chase Gold Co. Incorporated in August 13, 1864 in New York. Certificate number 63 issued in November 25, 1864 at New York,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b****3 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Chicago Gold Co. (104721)2153 - Chicago Gold Co. (104721)
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Stock Certificate from the Chicago Gold Co. Incorporated in Illinois. Certificate number 21 issued in 1865 at Chicago to Ira Holmes Esq. Size 11&quo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a****y for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Clear Creek Tunnel Co. of Colorado Stock Certificate (91615)2154 - Clear Creek Tunnel Co. of Colorado Stock Certificate (91615)
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Very early! Established at Boston, Massachusetts, 1864. No. 158, issued for 100 shares to Nathaniel Silsbee on March 29th, 1865. Signed by president J
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Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Corydon MC (104722)2155 - Corydon MC (104722)
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Stock Certificate from the Corydon MC. Incorporated in Colorado Territory. Certificate number 979 issued in 1866 at New York City to GH Haight(?). Sig
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********1 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Decatur Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate (100940)2156 - Decatur Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate (100940)
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This certificate clearly details all of its claims and locations. The property is on Willis Creek, Russell District, Gilpin County, Colorado (printed
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Denver Mining Company (104698)2157 - Denver Mining Company (104698)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver MC. Incorporated in New York. Certificate number 31 issued in 1864 at New York to Charles A Brooke. Signed by Hobart
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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WITHDRAWN2158 - WITHDRAWN
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WITHDRAWN
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Eagle Gold Company Stock Certificate (91874)2159 - Eagle Gold Company Stock Certificate (91874)
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"Issued for the Purchase of Mining Property in Colorado." Inc. in New York. No.425, issued for 100 shares to L.L. Britton on Sept. 29th, 1...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****y for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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