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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Sierra Valleys Railway Co  (101278)3460 - Sierra Valleys Railway Co (101278)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sierra Valleys Railway Co. #926 of 1000 authorized, I/U, $1000 6% Sinking Fund First Mortgage Gold bearer bond. Issued April 15, 1895 and due 1915, si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d**********3 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Silver City, Deming and Pacific Railroad Co. stock  (81760)3461 - Silver City, Deming and Pacific Railroad Co. stock (81760)
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incorporated Territory of New Mexico 1883. Certificate #159 for One share of capital stock @ $100 per share, issued to Thomas F Conway January 1, 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to S*****3 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Silverton Gladstone and Northerly Railroad Co.  (104858)3462 - Silverton Gladstone and Northerly Railroad Co. (104858)
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Bond from the Silverton Gladstone and Northerly Railroad Co. Number 23 issued in 1899. Signed by John D. Chipman, and Henry M. Soule. Size 16 by 16 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****3 for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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South Park and Leadville Shortline Railroad Co. - Certificate # 2 (104825)3463 - South Park and Leadville Shortline Railroad Co. - Certificate # 2 (104825)
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Stock Certificate from the South Park and Leadville Shortline Railroad Co. Incorporated in the State of Colorado. Certificate number 2 issued in 1886
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*********t for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Southern Pacific Golden Gate Ferris, LTD.  (101296)3464 - Southern Pacific Golden Gate Ferris, LTD. (101296)
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I/U, #28 #1000 5 1/2 % 20 year Sinking Fund Gold bearer bond due 1949. Issued April 1, 1929 signed W.B. Burris President, GREEN, embossed seal, vignet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b********t for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Southern Pacific Railroad Co. stock  (81747)3465 - Southern Pacific Railroad Co. stock (81747)
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incorporated in the State of Calif, the Territories of Arizona and New Mexico 1902. Certificate #136 for 1 share of common stock issued to S.N. Bos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*********t for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Southern Pacific Railroad Group  (101784)3466 - Southern Pacific Railroad Group (101784)
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LO McCormick passenger traffic manager of SP related items-1899 San Francisco Town Talk x3, Small fly leaves unused pad, 1923 SP Bulletin, approx 20 X
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Southern Utah Railroad Co stock (2)  (81753)3467 - Southern Utah Railroad Co stock (2) (81753)
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incorporated State of Utah 1903. Certificate #52 for 1 share of capital stock @ $100 per share issued to Moroni Heiner 3 April 1906, signed by Moron
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Steamboat Poster of Streamline Train  (91518)3468 - Steamboat Poster of Streamline Train (91518)
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Framed Poster of Streamline Train of 1930 a nos jours. "17 Mai-28 octobre 2007."27" x 29". Wood frame. Date: c1938 City/Coun...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Sumpter Valley Railway Co  (101295)3469 - Sumpter Valley Railway Co (101295)
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Sumpter Valley Railway Co. U/C, #22 of 84 authorized, $1000 6% 10 year First Mortgage gold bearer bond die 1901. Dated July1, 1901. GREEN, vignett
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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The Alameda County Railway Co  (101282)3470 - The Alameda County Railway Co (101282)
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#4, U/U, $1000 6% First Mortgage Gold bearer bond. Dated July 2, 1888. GREEN, vignette 4-4-0 passing through countryside inside circle w.wavy title
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 6******n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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The Burton Stock Car Co  (81711)3471 - The Burton Stock Car Co (81711)
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organized under the laws of the State of Maine Feb., 1882. No. 1410 for 20 shares of capital stock @ $10 per share to C.W. Parker, singed by Joseph C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*****x for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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The California Improvement Co. of Illinois  (82236)3472 - The California Improvement Co. of Illinois (82236)
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1) Cancelled on July 1, 1903 Capital Stock from The California Improvement Co., of Illinois. Stock number 222, 25 shares with seal and signature. 2
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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The Canon City & Cripple Creek Electric Railway  Co.  (101307)3473 - The Canon City & Cripple Creek Electric Railway Co. (101307)
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#77 of 1200, $1000 5% 30 year First Mortgage gold bearer bond due 1928. Issued Nov 1, 1897 signed Syman Robison President, GREE, embossed seal, vigne
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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The Cherryvale Oklahoma & Texas Railway Company Bond  (81704)3474 - The Cherryvale Oklahoma & Texas Railway Company Bond (81704)
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Incorporated to build a line from Cherryvale to Independence, then to Perry, Oklahoma and onto El Paso, Texas a total of 900 miles. Bond number 00942
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****m for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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The Denver, Western and Pacific Railway Co  (101297)3475 - The Denver, Western and Pacific Railway Co (101297)
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I/C, #79 of 7500, $1000 7% First Mortgage 30 year gold bearer bond due 1911. Issued Jan 1, 1881 signed John S. Crooks President. BLACK, gold embosse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********K for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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The Fair Play Mount Sheridan and Leadville Railway Co.  (101318)3476 - The Fair Play Mount Sheridan and Leadville Railway Co. (101318)
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#338 of 2200 authorized (1000 are $500). I/U. $500 10% 10 year First and Only Mortgage bearer bond dues 1891. Issued June 15, 1881 signed J.M. B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to s********K for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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The Grand Junction and Grand River Valley Railway Company - Printers Proof  (104895)3477 - The Grand Junction and Grand River Valley Railway Company - Printers Proof (104895)
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Stock Certificate from the The Grand Junction and Grand River Valley Railway Company. Incorporated in Colorado. Issued in c1900 at Colorado Springs. S
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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The Houston & Texas Central Railway Co  (103212)3478 - The Houston & Texas Central Railway Co (103212)
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Waco & Northwestern Division . #565, issued/paid, $1000 7% 20 yr. First Mortgage Land Grant Sinking Fund Gold bearer bond due 1903. Issued ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Houston & Texas Central Railway Co  (101305)3479 - The Houston & Texas Central Railway Co (101305)
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The Houston & Texas Central Railway Co. Waco & North Western Division. #85, I/U, $1000 7% 30 year First Mortgage Land Grant, Sinking Fun...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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