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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Gilpin Gold Mining Company of Colorado  (104700)2160 - Gilpin Gold Mining Company of Colorado (104700)
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Stock Certificate from the Gilpin GMC of Colorado. Incorporated in July 1864 in Boston, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Certificate number 26 issued on
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Hoosier Lode MC of Colorado stock and receipt  (104742)2161 - Hoosier Lode MC of Colorado stock and receipt (104742)
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Stock Certificate from the Hoosier Lode MC of Colorado. Incorporated in Massachusetts. Certificate number 24 issued in 1869 to Jefferson Taylor. Signe
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Hope Gold Company Stock Certificate  (91769)2163 - Hope Gold Company Stock Certificate (91769)
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Issued for the purchase of Mining Property in Colorado (printed at the bottom). No. 604, issued for 100 shares to T.R. Leavitt on Sept. 6th, 1866 in N
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to a****y for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Kenyon Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91761)2164 - Kenyon Mining Company Stock Certificate (91761)
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1864! Colorado stocks don't get much earlier. Inc. in New York. No. 33, issued for 20 shares to Edward A. Roone on March 17th, 1864 in New York....
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to D****C for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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King GMC  (104797)2165 - King GMC (104797)
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Stock Certificate from the King GMC. Incorporated in 1866 in Mass. Certificate number 73 issued on 9/3/1866, at Nevada, Gilpin County, Colorado. Issue
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Kip and Buell Gold Mining and Tunneling Co.  (104724)2166 - Kip and Buell Gold Mining and Tunneling Co. (104724)
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Stock Certificate from the Kip and Buell Gold Mining and Tunneling Co. Incorporated in New York. Certificate number 679 issued in 1866 at New York to
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Load-Star Gold Mining Company (104716)2167 - Load-Star Gold Mining Company (104716)
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Stock Certificate from the Load-Star GMC. Incorporated in New York. Certificate number 47 issued in June 5, 1865 at Boston to Peter Butler. Signed by
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Montana GMC of Colorado  (104704)2168 - Montana GMC of Colorado (104704)
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Stock Certificate from the Montana GMC of Colorado. Incorporated in New York. Certificate number 325 issued on May 25, 1864 at New York to Robert A Fi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a****y for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Mountain Eagle GMC of Colorado  (104726)2169 - Mountain Eagle GMC of Colorado (104726)
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Stock Certificate from the Mountain Eagle GMC of Colorado. Incorporated in Massachusetts. Certificate number 49 issued in 1866 at Boston Massachusetts
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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New Foundland Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91803)2170 - New Foundland Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate (91803)
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Inc. in Colorado. No. 165, issued for 22,000 shares to Thomas Swartrout in 1886. No president signature, but signed by the secretary. Pen and two cut
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Oakland Mining and Milling Company Stock Certificate  (91806)2171 - Oakland Mining and Milling Company Stock Certificate (91806)
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Dateline Black Hawk, Colorado, June 22, 1880. Issued for 75 shares to Wilson S. Swain. Signed by president James C. Smith and secretary Kendrick. Not
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D****C for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Pizarro Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (91799)2172 - Pizarro Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91799)
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"of Gilpin County, Colorado." No. 94, issued for 75 shares to Thos. Happersett on April 13th, 1881 in Philadelphia. Signed by president V....
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Pizarro Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (91825)2173 - Pizarro Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate (91825)
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"of Gilpin County, Colorado." No. 68, issued for 100 shares to Thomas G. Houppersett on May 7th, 1880 in Philadelphia. Signed by the presi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Reliance Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91768)2174 - Reliance Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate (91768)
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Early. Location: Black Hawk, Gilpin County. Inc. in New York in 1867. No. 191. Not cancelled. Issued for 50 shares to John B. Bacon on April 23rd, 186
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a****y for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Reynolds Gold Mining Company of the City of New York  (104733)2175 - Reynolds Gold Mining Company of the City of New York (104733)
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Stock Certificate from the Reynolds GMC of the City of New York. Incorporated in New York. Certificate number 121 issued in July 7, 1867, at New York
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Rockdale Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate Pair  (91873)2177 - Rockdale Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate Pair (91873)
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Lot of 2. One issued and one unissued. Early! Inc. in New York. No. 51, issued for 230 shares to Fisk and Lathrop on June 24th, 1864. Signed by presid
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****y for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Rocky Mountain Gold Mining Company of Colorado Bond  (91827)2178 - Rocky Mountain Gold Mining Company of Colorado Bond (91827)
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Very early! Incorporated in 1864. No. 38, issued for $500 on November 15th, 1865. Signed by president H. Beach and secretary Bolles. Reddish-brown pri
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Sierra Madre Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate  (91771)2179 - Sierra Madre Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate (91771)
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Fabulous! Organized in New York. "Mines in Colorado." Low number 11, issued for 1,130 shares to the company president, Edw. Dwight, on Sep...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to m********1 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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