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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Fort Worth & Denver City Railway Co.  (104865)3320 - Fort Worth & Denver City Railway Co. (104865)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Fort Worth & Denver City Railway Co. Certificate number R2559 issued in 1902 to H. I. Judson & Co. Signed by D. B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Four Oregon Railroad Stocks  (91951)3321 - Four Oregon Railroad Stocks (91951)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Astoria and Columbia River Railroad Company. Very Early 1898# 17 for 2165 sares. To TH Curtis. RARE. Signed by Andrew B Hammond. Pen Cancelled. Eve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Gilpin Tramway Company  (104829)3322 - Gilpin Tramway Company (104829)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Gilpin Tramway Company. Incorporated in 1886 in Colorado. Certificate number 65 issued on Dec 15, 1888 at Central City to E
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to D****C for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Gutheil Park Railway Co.  (104903)3323 - Gutheil Park Railway Co. (104903)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Gutheil Park Railway Co. Incorporated in Colorado. Certificate number 42. Size 10 by 8 inches. In Fair condition. Unissued.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*********t for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Hawaii Consolidated Railway, Ltd. Stock Certificate  (101542)3324 - Hawaii Consolidated Railway, Ltd. Stock Certificate (101542)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued, punched "Void." Inc. in the Territory of Hawaii. Orange border, black print, ornate company logo and vignette of locomotive. 9 x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d**********3 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Henderson and Overton Branch Railway Co  (102454)3325 - Henderson and Overton Branch Railway Co (102454)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#125 of 180 authorized, I/U, $500 7% 20 yr. First Mortgage Gold bearer bond due 1896. Issued July 1, 1876. Signed W.W. Morris President, BLACK. E
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to R******d for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Highland Park and Fruit Vale Railroad  (102462)3326 - Highland Park and Fruit Vale Railroad (102462)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#5, I/U, 2 shares @ $100 par issued to F.J. Woodward July 14, 1891. B:ACK, embossed seal, vignette left side street car w/company name on side.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 225.00
Sold to s********3 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Illinois Stock and Bond Cert  (101263)3327 - Illinois Stock and Bond Cert (101263)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#67, I/U, 10 shares common stock @ $50 par, issued Nov. 15, 1881, singed RBT Hayes President, BLCK, gold embossed seal, no vignette, arched title, li
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 175.00
Sold to f***2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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International & Great Northern Railroad Co  (103211)3328 - International & Great Northern Railroad Co (103211)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#311, I/C, 100 shares @ $100 par issued to Mary L. Pearsall Jan 21, 1878. Signed Sam Sloan (few signed by)President, GREEN, embossed seal (Texa
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
 
 
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International Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate  (81070)3329 - International Silver Mining Company Stock Certificate (81070)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 certificate total. Incorporated in Ontario, Canada, signed and NOT canceled out of Boston, Mass.; in good condition, nice purple trim with a black
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Iowa and Nebraska RR Co's Stock/Bond  (101369)3330 - Iowa and Nebraska RR Co's Stock/Bond (101369)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 stocks and 1 bond certificates. 1. U/U, The Manchester & Oneida Railway Co. (IOWA) one of 130 issued, $500, 6% First Mortgage gold bearer bon...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Kansas and Colorado Pacific Railway Co. Bond  (104871)3331 - Kansas and Colorado Pacific Railway Co. Bond (104871)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bond from the Kansas and Colorado Pacific Railway Co. Bond number 4329 issued in 1908. Printed by International Bank Note. Size 36 by 10 inches. In av
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*****0 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Kansas and Indiana RR  (102414)3332 - Kansas and Indiana RR (102414)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates. 1. Two The Marion & McPherson Railroad Co. one unissued (#82) and one issued/cancelled (#23). In 1878, the Marion and McPhe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to d****p for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Kentucky, Arkansas and Tennessee RR Co's  (101368)3333 - Kentucky, Arkansas and Tennessee RR Co's (101368)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 bond and 4 Stocks. 1. Memphis and Little Rock Railway Co. I/C, #1947 of 2500, $1000 8% First Mortgage 31 year due in 1902. Issued Dec 1, 1873, s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Key System Transit Co  (103215)3334 - Key System Transit Co (103215)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 bonds. All are 5% Series 1, 15 yr General and Refunding Mortgage Gold bearer bonds due 1938, printed corp seal, vignette arial view of harbor w/str
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Kona & Kau Railway Company Bond  (101553)3335 - Kona & Kau Railway Company Bond (101553)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in the Territory of Hawaii. No. 21, issued for $100 on May 31st, 1902. Signed by president Cooper and secretary FW Johnson. Not cancelled. Green
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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La Dicha & Pacific Railroad Co   (102474)3336 - La Dicha & Pacific Railroad Co (102474)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#830, I/U, $100 6% 30 yr. First Mortgage Tax Free Gold bearer bond due 1936. Issued Sept. 1 1906. BROWN, embossed seal, vignette top 4-6-0 #10 pass
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to p******n for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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LaMarcus Adna Thompson is widely regarded as the Father of the American Roller  Stock  (81733)3337 - LaMarcus Adna Thompson is widely regarded as the Father of the American Roller Stock (81733)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
incorporated in the State of Delaware. Stock cert #36 for 30,000 @ @100 ea, of common stock. Unissued certificate on yellow paper date 190-, no sea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to H*****r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Laramie, Hahns Peak & Pacific Railway Co.  (104872)3338 - Laramie, Hahns Peak & Pacific Railway Co. (104872)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Laramie, Hahns Peak & Pacific Railway Co. Certificate number 336 issued in 1912 to James O' Hara Jr. Signed by pr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to l******8 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Laramie, Hahns Peak and Pacific Railway Co.  (102475)3339 - Laramie, Hahns Peak and Pacific Railway Co. (102475)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#9446, I/C, for less than than one hundred shares. 50 shares common stock @ $10 par issued Oct. 24, 1912. Presidents signature crossed out. GREEN,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to p******n for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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