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Spring Americana Auction -- May 2019

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

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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The Houston and Great Northern Railroad Co. (101322)3480 - The Houston and Great Northern Railroad Co. (101322)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#4129 , I/U, $1000 7% First Mortgage tax free 28 year gold bearer bond due1900. Issued Feb 15, 1872 signed Galusha Aaron Grow President, GREEN, embos
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The International and Great Northern Railroad Co. (103218)3481 - The International and Great Northern Railroad Co. (103218)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1975, I/U, $1000 4% Third Mortgage Gold bearer bond due 1921. issued March 1, 1892. Signed Henry B. Kane President. GREEN, embossed seal w/Texas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to p******n for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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The International Rail Road Co. of Texas (102444)3482 - The International Rail Road Co. of Texas (102444)
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#608 (ten issued to each mile of completed rail), I/U, $1000 8% 20 yr. Convertible Bond due 1892. Issued August 1, 1872. signed illegible (not Ga
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 175.00
Sold to s********K for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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The International Railroad Co. of Texas (101311)3483 - The International Railroad Co. of Texas (101311)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2074 , I/U, $1000 8% 30 year, Second Mortgage Bond tax free bearer bond Due 1904. Issued Jan 15, 1874 signed Galusha Grow President, RED, embossed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to s********K for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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The Kansas and Oklahoma Southern Railway Co. (102430)3484 - The Kansas and Oklahoma Southern Railway Co. (102430)
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#2120 of 5000 authorized. I/U, $1000 6% First Mortgage Gold 20 yr. bearer bond due 1937. Issued April 1. 1917. Signed D.M. Porter President, GREEN, e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to N*******r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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The Kansas City and Pacific Railroad Co. (103216)3485 - The Kansas City and Pacific Railroad Co. (103216)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#83, issued/canceled, 36 shares @ $100 par issued to Robert Ward Aug. 19, 1890 (date stamped), Signed R.S. Stevens President. BROWN, embossed seal, v
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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The Kearney and Blackhills Railway Co (103223)3486 - The Kearney and Blackhills Railway Co (103223)
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#498, unissued/uncanceled (U/U), common stock @ $100 par. $5,000,000 capital. BLACK, no vignette. Wavy company title top and block lettering in bo
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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The London, South Park and Leadville Railroad Co. (102432)3487 - The London, South Park and Leadville Railroad Co. (102432)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#122 of 125 (75 bonds for $1000 and 50 bonds for $500), I/U, $500 6% 20 yr, First Mortgage bearer bond due 1908. Issued March 1, 1883 signed Herber
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*******Z for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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The Loretto Heights Railway Co (101294)3488 - The Loretto Heights Railway Co (101294)
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#7, I/U, $500, 4%, First Mortgage gold bearer bond due 1908. Issued May 1. 1898 signed Thomas H. Malone President, Green, embossed seal, vignettes:
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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The Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Rail Road Co (102456)3489 - The Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Rail Road Co (102456)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates. One unissued. #12, I/C, 1060 shares common stock @ $100 par. Issued to J.P. Jewitt Mat 20, 1885. President signature not reada
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Los Angeles Consolidated Electric Railway Co (102473)3490 - The Los Angeles Consolidated Electric Railway Co (102473)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2151, I/C, $1000 6% 20 yr. First Mortgage Gold bearer bond due 1922. Issued March 13, 1892. ORANGE, embossed seal, vignette top left dynamo, r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to s********K for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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The Loveland Pass Mining & railroad Tunnel Co (102471)3491 - The Loveland Pass Mining & railroad Tunnel Co (102471)
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#245, U/U, shares @$20 par. Printed date 188_. GREEN, vignette of men working mine tunnel / factory/hills. Receipt attached. Wm. H. Brett Eng Co p
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Mahoning Coal Railroad Co (101398)3492 - The Mahoning Coal Railroad Co (101398)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight certificates include issued and cancelled , unissued/uncanceled, preferred/common stock. BROWN (4) @ $50 par, vignettes allegorical figures &...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
 
 
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The Manhattan and Blue Valley Railroad Co. (101370)3493 - The Manhattan and Blue Valley Railroad Co. (101370)
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The Manhattan and Blue Valley Railroad started operations in 1879 operating in only one state and stopped service in 1886 for a total period of operat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to d****p for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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The Manufacturers' Street Railway Co. (102416)3494 - The Manufacturers' Street Railway Co. (102416)
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#2, I/C, 200 shares common stock @ $25 par. issued to F.L. Bigelow Dec. 13, 1893. Signed F.L. Bigelow President, BLUE, no seal, no vignette. Not i
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
 
 
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The Marietta Mineral Railway Co. (101382)3495 - The Marietta Mineral Railway Co. (101382)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#426 of 615, I/C, $1000 6% First Mortgage Gold bearer bond due 1913. Issued Nov. 1, 1884, signed M. Gritter president, GREEN, embossed seal, vignette
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
 
 
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The Maryland and Pennsylvania RailRoad Co. (102413)3496 - The Maryland and Pennsylvania RailRoad Co. (102413)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#175 of 500, I/U, $1000 7% 24 year, First Mortgage gold bearer bond due 1896. Issued Oct. 2, 1872. BLACK, embossed seal, "1000" gold un...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to v*g for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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The Maysville & Lexington Rail Road Co. (102412)3497 - The Maysville & Lexington Rail Road Co. (102412)
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#7 , I/C, 10,100 shares common stock @ $50 par. Issued May 10, 1876. Signed I.B. Anderson President. BLACK, embossed seal, vignettes; left blacksmit
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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The McKeesport and Belle Vernon Railroad Co (101388)3498 - The McKeesport and Belle Vernon Railroad Co (101388)
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36 certificates reported issued, cert #1 is only one known to exist until now. #21, I/C, 3 shares @ $50 par issued Jan 14, 1889, signed illegible, BL
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to H*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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The Memphis & Little Rock Railroad Co. (102410)3499 - The Memphis & Little Rock Railroad Co. (102410)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#186, I/U, $1000 7% 30 year bearer bond due 1899. Issued April 1, 1869. Signed Powell Clayton Governor. BROWN, State embossed seal, vignettes; two f
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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