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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Moon Motor Car Company Stock Certificate  (103422)3180 - Moon Motor Car Company Stock Certificate (103422)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Delaware. No. C22524, issued for 100 shares to Frederic E. Welch on Feb. 15th, 1930. Printed signatures of the vice-president and secretary. N
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****m for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Moore Motor Vehicle Company Stock Certificate  (103427)3181 - Moore Motor Vehicle Company Stock Certificate (103427)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in South Dakota. No. 4386, issued for 10 shares to William E. Gooley on January 19th, 1918. Signed by president George Moore and secretary EK Gal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***6 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Moore Motor Vehicle Company Stock Certificate  (103428)3182 - Moore Motor Vehicle Company Stock Certificate (103428)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in South Dakota. No. 6880, issued for 2 shares to William E. Gooley on Aug. 29th, 1918. Signed by president George Moore and secretary EK Gallagh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***6 for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Motor Company Stocks  (91664)3183 - Motor Company Stocks (91664)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1) Briscoe Motor Corporation. # D125 for 25 shares to Mrs. Ray Greenberg. Signed by president Briscoe (namesake). Seal vignette. During t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l******a for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Pan Motor Company Stock Certificate Signed by Pandolfo  (103440)3184 - Pan Motor Company Stock Certificate Signed by Pandolfo (103440)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Delaware. Plant in St. Cloud, Minnesota. No. 19550, issued for ten shares to EL James on June 14th, 1918. Signed by president Samuel C. Pandol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to 9***6 for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Requa Motor Company Stock Certificate  (103434)3185 - Requa Motor Company Stock Certificate (103434)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. No. P1, issued for 100 shares to Ira Henry on June 7th, 1911. Signed by the president and secretary Harry Sammet. Not cancelled. Mar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********h.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Requa Motor Company Stock Certificate  (103435)3186 - Requa Motor Company Stock Certificate (103435)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. No. C2, issued for 100 shares to Charles McCutchen on June 7th, 1911. Signed by the president (illegible) and secretary Harry Sammet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********h.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Richard Auto Manufacturing Company Stock Certificate  (103432)3187 - Richard Auto Manufacturing Company Stock Certificate (103432)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not in Falater. Inc. in West Virginia. No. 311, issued for 10 shares to JA Mack on June 1st, 1916. Signed by president F. Richard and secretary Brady.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s******n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Rickenbacker Motor Company Stock Certificate  (103439)3188 - Rickenbacker Motor Company Stock Certificate (103439)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Michigan. No. D1263, issued for 100 shares to company president, BF Everett on Mar. 4, 1927. Signed by Everett and the asst. secretary. Not ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to s******n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Saxon Motor Car Corporation Stock Certificates  (103469)3189 - Saxon Motor Car Corporation Stock Certificates (103469)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three different varieties of Temporary Certificate, not listed in Falater. Orange (issued 1919), Brown (issued 1920), and Green (issued 1920).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s******n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Seven Steam Automobile Stocks  (91645)3190 - Seven Steam Automobile Stocks (91645)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1-2) Doble Steam Motors. Number 142 for 8,471 shares. The other is # 194 and unissued. The Doble steam car was an American steam car maker from 1909 t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Six Automobile Stocks  (91651)3191 - Six Automobile Stocks (91651)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The nicest looking (and very framable piece) is Dile Motor Car Company. In very fine condition with not apparent flaws.Gree, tan, brown and white. Bro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s******n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Stutz Motor Car Co., Inc. Stock Certificates  (103433)3192 - Stutz Motor Car Co., Inc. Stock Certificates (103433)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) The first is a full sized unissued stock No. 6001. Blue border, black print, and eagle vignette. Inc. in Indiana. 8.75 x 12" 2) Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Stutz Motor Car Company of America, Inc. Stock Certificate  (103475)3193 - Stutz Motor Car Company of America, Inc. Stock Certificate (103475)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. No. C0737, issued for 25 shares to Jesse P. Wilhem on April 9, 1934. Printed signatures of the president (Gorell) and asst. secretar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s******n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Three Different Hudson Stock Certificates  (91659)3194 - Three Different Hudson Stock Certificates (91659)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) # F42437 for 5 shares to W Kily Brogden. 1929. Incorporated in 1909. Blue on white. Three vignettes of Hudson plants. Hole punch cancelled. 2) #A97
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s******n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Truck HazMat Placards (2)  (101769)3195 - Truck HazMat Placards (2) (101769)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 metal truck warning placards with flip warnings: Poison, non flammable gas, oxidizer, dangerous, please drive safely, flammable, radioactive, flamma
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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San Francisco Speedway Association Stock Trustees' Certificate of Beneficial Interest  (91661)3196 - San Francisco Speedway Association Stock Trustees' Certificate of Beneficial Interest (91661)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 146 for 2 shares to Morse Patrol. Morse Patrol was a detective agency in the 1920's through 1950's. Signed by secretary CC Loser and presi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Victor Page Motors Corporation Stock Certificate  (103438)3197 - Victor Page Motors Corporation Stock Certificate (103438)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Delaware. No. 1480, issued for 550 shares to Rhoda Groff on Aug. 4th, 1925. Signed by Victor W. Page. Not cancelled. Blue ornate border, black
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to N*******r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Walter Motor Truck Company Stock Certificate  (103437)3198 - Walter Motor Truck Company Stock Certificate (103437)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. Unissued No. 37. Black print and ornate logo in the clouds. Printed by The Broun-Green Co., NY. 8.75 x 11.5" Established in 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c****o for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Willamette Steamboat Company Stock - Issued to Captain Boone  (91958)3199 - Willamette Steamboat Company Stock - Issued to Captain Boone (91958)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
WOW! This one is a real winner. NUMBER 2 for 1 share to Alphonso Boone. Signed by Samuel Stevens and president (?). Dateline Oregon City March 31, 186
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r********e.. for (1,350.00 + 337.50BP) = 1,687.50
 
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