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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Laremont University Ferries Street Railroad Co  (82217)3340 - Laremont University Ferries Street Railroad Co (82217)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
100 Founder's shares of Laremont University Ferries Street Railroad Company for G.W. Kline. Share number 1 for 100 shares. Ken Prag Collection ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to N*******r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Large California Railroad Map  (91511)3341 - Large California Railroad Map (91511)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large color map of California railroads. Close ups of Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles. 6" tape repair on bottom. 41x52&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Las Vegas and Hot Springs Electric R'y Light and Power Company Stock  (91880)3342 - Las Vegas and Hot Springs Electric R'y Light and Power Company Stock (91880)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of the most striking certs we have seen. Red on blue paper. Gold imprint seal. Certainly the fanciest border we have ever seen with statue, dragon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to H*****r for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Company  (91956)3343 - Lehigh Valley Railroad Company (91956)
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Lot of Five. One Green. 1892. # 89104 for 7 shares to William Blackman. Four brown stocks. 2) #89241 for 20 shares to Alfred Dougan. Early permanent s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*****x for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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London, South Park and Leadville RR Co.  (104819)3344 - London, South Park and Leadville RR Co. (104819)
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Bond from the London, South Park and Leadville RR Co. Incorporated in Colorado. Number 48. Issued in 1883. Signed by Herbert R. Smith and H.G. Comstoc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*******Z for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Los Angeles, Pasadena and Glendale Railway Co. stock  (102457)3345 - Los Angeles, Pasadena and Glendale Railway Co. stock (102457)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#20, I/U, One share @ $100 par issued to J.B. Burnett July 16, 1890 (nine is handwritten over printed eight), signed John Leross President, BLACK, no
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d**********3 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Louisville & Nashville Rail Road Co - 2 stocks  (83824)3346 - Louisville & Nashville Rail Road Co - 2 stocks (83824)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two cancelled stock certificates for Unlisted Louisville & Nashville Rail Road Co. Cancellations consist of 5 "V" shaped cut cancels, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********K for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Maine Central Rail Road Co.  (101399)3347 - Maine Central Rail Road Co. (101399)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
FIVE certificates: Four stock and One bond. 1. #77, I/U, $500 Mortgage bond issued Feb. 2, 1863, Signed Willian Goodenow President, BLACK, vignette
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to N*******r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Maine, Delaware and Massachusetts  RR Co's  (101372)3348 - Maine, Delaware and Massachusetts RR Co's (101372)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates. 1. Madeira Mamrore Railway Co #0879 Trust Certificate for 500 shares, issued Nov 27,1922, GREEN, no vignette, embossed six pence r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold to l*******c for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Manhattan Transit and Manhattan Railway Co.'s  (101381)3349 - Manhattan Transit and Manhattan Railway Co.'s (101381)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates. 1. Manhattan Railway Co. #X10011, I/U, 10 shares @ $100 par common stock issued June 8 , 1939, BLUE, vignette : bottom dog, top
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to t*****o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Mansfield & Framingham Rail Road Co.  (102415)3350 - Mansfield & Framingham Rail Road Co. (102415)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#238, I/C, $500 7% 20 year First Mortgage bond due 1889. Issued July 1, 1869. President signature not readable. BLACK, embossed seal, vignette 4-4-
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Marietta & Cincinnati Rail Road Co   (101396)3351 - Marietta & Cincinnati Rail Road Co (101396)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Founded as the Belpre and Cincinnati Railroad (B&C) in 1845 and was later absorbed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. TWO certificates: 1. #97...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Market Street Railway Co  (102419)3352 - Market Street Railway Co (102419)
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7 certificates total. All embossed seal, issued/cancelled, vignette eagle looking r-l wings spread, Republic Bank Note Co printer, in F+ condition,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Massachusetts, Conn. W. Virginia stocks/bonds  (101274)3353 - Massachusetts, Conn. W. Virginia stocks/bonds (101274)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. The Miller car Refrigerator CO, I/U, #6 2 shares common stock @$5.00 par, issued June 21, 1898 signed G.A. James President, BLACK, embossed seal,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to w*****s for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Maysville and Lexington Rail Road Co.  (102411)3354 - Maysville and Lexington Rail Road Co. (102411)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#348 of 500 authorized, I/U, $1000 6% 25 yr bearer bond due 1878 . Issued Aug. 1, 1853. Signed H. Miller President. BLACK, embossed seal w/cab-les
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*****x for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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McCloud River Railroad Co  (101314)3355 - McCloud River Railroad Co (101314)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Established in McCloud in 1897 operating 76 miles of track. 1200 bonds authorized. U/U (no number )$1000 5% 30 year Sinking Fund gold bearer bond du
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t********f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Meigs Elevated Railway Construction Co.  (101390)3356 - Meigs Elevated Railway Construction Co. (101390)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorporated 1886 an experimental steam-powered monorail invented by Josiah V. Meigs (also known as Joe Vincent Meigs. Cert #48, I/U, 25 shares of c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b****5 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Memphis & Little Rock Railway Co.  (101394)3357 - Memphis & Little Rock Railway Co. (101394)
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Two Second Mortgage Bearer Bond Script for exchange for bond for not less than $250. Signed by R.K. Dow President. No vignette. Printer unknown. #
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold to l*******c for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Memphis and Charleston RailRoad Co.  (101373)3358 - Memphis and Charleston RailRoad Co. (101373)
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I/U, #10254 100 shares @ $25 par common stock issued Dec 17, 1889 signed illegible signature, GREEN, 4-4-0 loco r-l @ station, "ONE HUNDRED&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Memphis City Railroad Co  (101393)3359 - Memphis City Railroad Co (101393)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#549, I/U, #547 for 100 shares of common stock @ $50 par, issued to F. S. Davis April 23, 1877. Signed R.V Vruluhighv (?) President, BLACK, embossed
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
 
 
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