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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Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Co. Orange Bond (104881)3280 - Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Co. Orange Bond (104881)
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Bond from the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Co.. Incorporated in Delaware. Number M26962. Issued in 1924. Printed by American Bank Note C...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to R********r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Co. Green Bond  (104888)3281 - Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Co. Green Bond (104888)
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Bond from the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Co.Incorporated in Delaware. Number 6296 issued in 1928. Signed by Curry and Steck. Size 10 b...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to R********r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Co. Stock  (104882)3282 - Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Co. Stock (104882)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Co. Certificate number 2500. Issued in 1925 at Amsterdam. Printed by Joh. Ensche...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********h for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Denver & Salt Lake Railroad Co.  (104874)3283 - Denver & Salt Lake Railroad Co. (104874)
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Certificate of Beneficial Interest from the Denver & Salt Lake Railroad Co., Certificate number 1014 issued on September 2nd, 1913 to Guarantee ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to s*****0 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Denver & Salt Lake Railway Tunnel  (104901)3284 - Denver & Salt Lake Railway Tunnel (104901)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver & Salt Lake Railway Tunnel. Incorporated in Colorado. Certificate number 1657 issued c1902. Size 11 by 8 inche...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to w******s for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Denver & Santa Fe Railway Co. Stock  (104832)3285 - Denver & Santa Fe Railway Co. Stock (104832)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver & Santa Fe Railway Co. Stock. Incorporated in 1887 in State of Colorado. Certificate number 25 issued on Octob...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*********t for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Denver & Southwestern Railway Co.  (104862)3286 - Denver & Southwestern Railway Co. (104862)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver & Southwestern Railway Co. Incorporated in New Jersey. Certificate number 256 issued in 1901 to William G. Dar...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to N*******r for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Denver and Middle Park Railroad Co.  (104890)3287 - Denver and Middle Park Railroad Co. (104890)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver and Middle Park Railroad Co. Incorporated in 1883. Certificate number 68 issued at Boston. Printed by Samuel Hobbs...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*****3 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co. Bond (104823)3288 - Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co. Bond (104823)
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Bond from the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co. Number 7957. Issued in 1886 at Denver. Signed by president and secretary. Printed by American Bank No
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*********t for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co. Red Stock (104824)3289 - Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co. Red Stock (104824)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co. Certificate number B17325. Issued in 1886 at Denver to T. K. Gilliat & Co. Printed...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********h for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co.Orange Stock  (104833)3290 - Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co.Orange Stock (104833)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co. Incorporated on June 25, 1889 in Colorado. Certificate number B30223 issued on November
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******1 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co. Brown Stock  (104863)3291 - Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co. Brown Stock (104863)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co. Certificate number A7957 issued in 1901 at Denver to Edwin Packard. Signed by Jesse Whit
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Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co. Green Stock  (104879)3292 - Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co. Green Stock (104879)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co. Incorporated in Colorado. Number B16767. Issued in 1914 at New York to the English Assoc
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Denver and Rio Grande RR Co Stock Sketch  (104892)3293 - Denver and Rio Grande RR Co Stock Sketch (104892)
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Ephemera from the Denver and Rio Grande RR Co Stock Sketch. Issued c1880. These two unusual pieces are 1) an American Bank Note Company order form and
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*******1 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Denver Circle Railroad Co.  (104820)3294 - Denver Circle Railroad Co. (104820)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver Circle Railroad Co. Incorporated in the State of Colorado. Certificate number 29 issued in 1883 to P. Jewell &...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*********t for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Denver Circle Real Estate Co.  (104769)3295 - Denver Circle Real Estate Co. (104769)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver Circle Real Estate Co. Incorporated in Colorado. Certificate number 23 issued in 1887 to C. L McIntosh. Signed by p
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*********t for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Denver City Railroad Co. Brown Stock  (104850)3296 - Denver City Railroad Co. Brown Stock (104850)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver City Railroad Co. Certificate number 83 issued in 1896 to F.M. Ray\. Signed by president holt. Printed by Franklin B
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Denver City Railroad Co. Green Stock  (104851)3297 - Denver City Railroad Co. Green Stock (104851)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver City Railroad Co. Certificate number 180 issued in 1896 at New York to Alfred Ray. Signatures on safety paper and ha
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to p******n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Denver Northern Railway Co.  (104902)3298 - Denver Northern Railway Co. (104902)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver Northern Railway Co. Incorporated in Colorado. Certificate number 71 issued in c1906. Size 10 by 5.5 inches. In extr
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*********t for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Denver Terminal Railway Co. Certificate Number 1  (104870)3299 - Denver Terminal Railway Co. Certificate Number 1 (104870)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver Terminal Railway Co. Incorporated in Colorado. Certificate number 1 issued on February 2nd, 1907 at Denver, to S. D
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*******Z for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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