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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Mount Pleasant and Sea View City Railroad Co  (101265)3400 - Mount Pleasant and Sea View City Railroad Co (101265)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#138, I/U, $1000 6% first mortgage bearer bond, due 1922 issued Jan 1, 1893, signed Charles Ranson President, ROSE, gold embossed seal, vignette 4-
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Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold to f**********l for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Mount Vernon Railroad Co  (101266)3401 - Mount Vernon Railroad Co (101266)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#107, I/U, for 100 shares of common stock @$100 par, issued Feb 4, 1860 (this issue year is the only year known) to S.J.M. Wilson signed L. Casey Pres
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Mt Penn Gravity Railroad Co  (101264)3402 - Mt Penn Gravity Railroad Co (101264)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#60, I/U, $500 Second Mortgage, 6% bearer bond due 1897 or 1902. Issued April 17, 1892, signed James Rick President. BLACK, embossed seal, vignette
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b********t for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Mt. Tamalpais and Muir Woods Railway  (102420)3403 - Mt. Tamalpais and Muir Woods Railway (102420)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 certificates and printed story. Both certs BLACK, common stock @ $100 par, vignette of woods w/valley stream, lake beyond. Upper left vignette of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 280.00 - 440.00
Sold to N****M for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Nebraska & Colorado Railroad Co.  (104886)3404 - Nebraska & Colorado Railroad Co. (104886)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Nebraska & Colorado Railroad Co. Incorporated in Nebraska. Certificate number 67 issued in 1926 at Omaha to Bert Vick...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Nevada Central Railway   (102446)3405 - Nevada Central Railway (102446)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#48, I/C, 10 shares of common stock @ $100 par. issued to J.D. Wegus Sept 13, 1879. Signed W.S. Gage President, BLACK, embossed seal, no vignette. Re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****6 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Co  (101277)3406 - Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Co (101277)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad was chartered in March 1874. The 22½-mile Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad was constructed in a rec...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s********K for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Nevada County Traction Co.  (102468)3407 - Nevada County Traction Co. (102468)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#5, I/U, 157 1/3 shares of 1000 authorized @ $100 par issued May 28, 1908 to Anna R. Pierson. BLACK w/blue underprint background. Vignette electri
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
 
 
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New Jersey and New York RR  (101258)3408 - New Jersey and New York RR (101258)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Morelia and Tacambaro Railway, I/U. #A44, green, vignette 2-6-2 loco #747, Western Bank Note Co printer Mohawk Valley Rail Road Co. U/U, black, dated
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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New Jersey Railroad bond and stock   (101242)3409 - New Jersey Railroad bond and stock (101242)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Morehead and North Fork railroad Co. #122, I/C, $1000 5 1/2 % First Mortgage gold bearer bond. Issued Feb 15, 1908, signed President illegible, GRE
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********K for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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New York Railroad Co's  (101249)3410 - New York Railroad Co's (101249)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Montgomery and Erie Railway Co. #791, I/C, One share of common stock @ $10 par. Issued to George Luft Jr. Dec. 15, 1925. Signed but no legible. V
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*****x for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Northern  Pacific Railway Equipment Trust  (103220)3411 - Northern Pacific Railway Equipment Trust (103220)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates. 1. Serial Equipment Trust of 1960 second series, #5647, issued/canceled, $1000, 4 1/4% due 1974. Issued April 28, 1960. ROSE,
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Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Northern Pacific Railroad  (101317)3412 - Northern Pacific Railroad (101317)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen 0000, U/U, $5000 Second Mortgage and Land Grant Sinking Fund 6% gold bearer bond. Dated Dec. 1, 1883 "SPECIMEN" stamped in red...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 225.00
Sold to t********f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Northern Pacific Railway Co  (103219)3413 - Northern Pacific Railway Co (103219)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 stock certificates. 1. All are common stock certificates @ $100 par, vignettes:bottom frontal view 4-6-0 loco #231 bottom, top company logo w/ alle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 225.00
Sold to j****m for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Northwestern Pacific Railroad Co  (102436)3414 - Northwestern Pacific Railroad Co (102436)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen, U/C, $1000 6% 15 yr. Equipment Gold bearer note series 1935. Dated Jan 15, 1920. GREEN, vignette top eagle wings spread, looking r-l. ...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Northwestern Pacific Railroad Co  (1102437)3415 - Northwestern Pacific Railroad Co (1102437)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen #00000, U/C, $5000 4 1/2 % Registered First and Refunding Mortgage Gold bearer bond due 1937. ORANGE, triple vignette top: steamship left-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to p******n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Northwestern Terminal Railway Co.  (104866)3416 - Northwestern Terminal Railway Co. (104866)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock Certificate from the Northwestern Terminal Railway Co. Incorporated in Colorado. Certificate number 6 issued on August 1st, 1904, at Denver to F
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*******Z for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Oahu Railway & Land Company Stock Certificate  (101533)3417 - Oahu Railway & Land Company Stock Certificate (101533)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in the Kingdom of Hawaii, 1889. No. 14472, issued for 50 shares to Miss Lorna Mills on July 28th, 1961. Signed by the vice-president and secretar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****3 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Oakdale Western Railway Co  (102451)3418 - Oakdale Western Railway Co (102451)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1, I/C, 60 shares @ $100 par issued to F.P. Otis July 16, 1904. Signed F.P. Otis President. BLACK, embossed seal, no vignette, handwritten note of t
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ohio & Kentucky Railway Company Stock Certificates  (81102)3419 - Ohio & Kentucky Railway Company Stock Certificates (81102)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 total certificates. All signed and not canceled by the president & assistant, both illegible. All in very good condition, nice tangerine co...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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