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 Tramway Co.  (104845)3300 - Denver Tramway Co. (104845)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver Tramway Co. Certificate number 546 issued in 1892 to Frank Church. Signed by president Rodney Curtis and secretary (
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Denver, Cripple Creek and Southwestern Railroad Co.  (104853)3301 - Denver, Cripple Creek and Southwestern Railroad Co. (104853)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver, Cripple Creek and Southwestern Railroad Co. Incorporated in Colorado. Certificate number 36 issued in 1896 at Denve
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Denver, Enid and Gulf Railroad Co.  (104864)3302 - Denver, Enid and Gulf Railroad Co. (104864)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver, Enid and Gulf Railroad Co. Incorporated in Oklahoma. Certificate number 11 issued in 1902 at Enid, Oklahoma and iss
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l******8 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Denver, Golden and Salt Lake Rail Road Co.  (104875)3303 - Denver, Golden and Salt Lake Rail Road Co. (104875)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver, Golden and Salt Lake Rail Road Co. Incorporated in Colorado. Certificate number 36 issued on July 29th, 1913 at Den
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to N*******r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Denver, Lakewood and Golden Railroad Co.  (104840)3304 - Denver, Lakewood and Golden Railroad Co. (104840)
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Bond from the Denver, Lakewood and Golden Railroad Co. Certificate number 156 issued in 1890. Signed by William B. Willard and Henry J. Hersey. Printe
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LOT WITHDRAWN3305 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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Lot withdrawn.
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Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad Co.  (104839)3306 - Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad Co. (104839)
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First Mortgage Bond from the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad Co. Certificate number 1019 issued on May 2, 1889 at New York. Signed by M. D...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*****3 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Denver, South Park and Hill Top Railway Co.  (104854)3307 - Denver, South Park and Hill Top Railway Co. (104854)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver, South Park and Hill Top Railway Co. Incorporated in 1896 in Denver. EARLY certificate number 5 issued on October 18
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to r*******Z for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Denver, Texas and Fort Worth Railroad Co.  (104835)3308 - Denver, Texas and Fort Worth Railroad Co. (104835)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver, Texas and Fort Worth Railroad Co. Certificate number A501 issued on November 14, 1889 to The Mercantile Trust Compa
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*********t for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Denver, Texas and Fort Worth Railroad Co. Certificate of Funded Interest  (104830)3309 - Denver, Texas and Fort Worth Railroad Co. Certificate of Funded Interest (104830)
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Certificate from the Denver, Texas and Fort Worth Railroad Co. Certificate of Funded Interest. Incorporated in 1887. Certificate number 547 issued on
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to N*******r for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Denver, Texas and Gulf Railroad Co.  (104827)3310 - Denver, Texas and Gulf Railroad Co. (104827)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver, Texas and Gulf Railroad Co. Certificate number 262 issued in 1887 at Denver, Colorado to J. S. Brown & Brothe...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*********t for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Denver, Texas and Gulf Railroad Co.  (104836)3311 - Denver, Texas and Gulf Railroad Co. (104836)
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Bond from the Denver, Texas and Gulf Railroad Co. Number none, size 9.375 by 14.25 inches. In Extremely Nice condition. Specimen. Beautiful Certificat
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*****0 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Denver, Utah & Pacific Railroad Co.  (104893)3312 - Denver, Utah & Pacific Railroad Co. (104893)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver, Utah & Pacific Railroad Co. Incorporated in Colorado. Certificate number 77 issued c1880, at Denver to E. Fly...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****3 for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Denver, Western & Pacific  (104766)3313 - Denver, Western & Pacific (104766)
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Stock Certificate from the Denver, Western & Pacific. Incorporated in New York. Certificate number 93 issued on February 3rd, 1882 to Fredrick L...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to r********-.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Early Pacific Railroad Bond  (102243)3314 - Early Pacific Railroad Bond (102243)
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Framed. Bond #114 for $500. issued July 1, 1863 by the County of Sacramento. 17.25"x12.25" Cancelled written with Paid stamp. No coupon...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to T******1 for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Eastern Seaboard Railroad Co's  (101245)3315 - Eastern Seaboard Railroad Co's (101245)
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1. The Montville Street Railway Co. I/C, #40, 100 shares of common stock @ $100 par, issued Jan 2, 1901 to John P. Pameroy. Signed Wm A.Tucker (?) Pr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to N*******r for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Eldorado Springs Railway Co.  (104868)3316 - Eldorado Springs Railway Co. (104868)
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Stock Certificate from the Eldorado Springs Railway Co. Incorporated in Denver, Colorado. Certificate number 8, issued on February 10th, 1906 to W. A.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to N*******r for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Eureka & Palisade Railroad Company Bond  (77256)3317 - Eureka & Palisade Railroad Company Bond (77256)
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$1,000 cancelled Negotiable Certificate for Eureka & Palisade Railroad Company. Receipt for 1st Mortgage Bond. !st mortgage 7% Gold Bond. Gree...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Fairplay, Mount Sheridan and Leadville Railway Co.  (104815)3318 - Fairplay, Mount Sheridan and Leadville Railway Co. (104815)
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Bond from the Fairplay, Mount Sheridan and Leadville Railway Co. Incorporated in 1881 in the State of Colorado. Certificate number 77. Issued in 1881
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to r*******Z for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Fort Worth & Denver City Railway Co.  (104837)3319 - Fort Worth & Denver City Railway Co. (104837)
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Bond from the Fort Worth & Denver City Railway Co. Issued in 1889. Printed by Sackett & Wilhelms Litho Co. NY. Size 9.25 by 14.25 inches. I...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to H*****r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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