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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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Genoa, Wells Fargo Entire with Fabulous Mining Letter to Capt. Jones from FAS Jones (99124)3580 - Genoa, Wells Fargo Entire with Fabulous Mining Letter to Capt. Jones from FAS Jones (99124)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1863 Territorial cover. Old style Wells Fargo cancel. Nice strike. Letter is from FAS Jones to Captain James Jones in San Fraincisco. The Jones family
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****M for 200.00
 
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Gold Hilll Territorial, Wells Fargo Entire sent by a man who Comitted Two Murders (99113)3581 - Gold Hilll Territorial, Wells Fargo Entire sent by a man who Comitted Two Murders (99113)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Legal sized envelope. Sender was WH Pierce who killed two men (Carson City and Cornucopia) and got away with both murders, even though he was not at a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********x.. for 103.70
 
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Ophir, Wells Fargo Entire with Front Page Advertising Cover (99114)3582 - Ophir, Wells Fargo Entire with Front Page Advertising Cover (99114)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1864. This is not only a rare Wells Fargo cover, it is Territorial and with a nice strike. It has a full front advertisement for Hackett & Kenda...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to 2*****l for 531.25
 
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Early Silver City, Utah Territory, Bamber Express on a Wells Fargo Entire (99098)3583 - Early Silver City, Utah Territory, Bamber Express on a Wells Fargo Entire (99098)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Although the postmark says, "Silver City, Utah", the letter that came with the envelope clearly puts this in the Nevada Territory. Bamber ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d**********3 for 106.25
 
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Early Virginia City, Wells Fargo Entire with Fancy Scrip 'EXPRESS' (99090)3584 - Early Virginia City, Wells Fargo Entire with Fancy Scrip 'EXPRESS' (99090)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cancel still says 'N. T.' Received note on far left indicates the actaul date is Sept. 1, 1867. From C. Collins, Charles Collin biography (c...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Virginia City, Langton Express Entire (99089)3585 - Virginia City, Langton Express Entire (99089)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c1863. Good Virginia City oval cancel on a Langton Express entire. Short biography. (Langston would be killed driving a team just outside of Silver C
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Washoe City, Territorial, Wells Fargo Entire (99088)3586 - Washoe City, Territorial, Wells Fargo Entire (99088)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Excellent strike - especially for an early Wells Fargo cancel. c1864. Cover has been repaired. Date: City/County: Washoe City, Express State: Ne
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s***0 for 85.40
 
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First of Exchange with United States 2c Revenue Stamp and Circular 'PAID, Oct 21, 1869' Stamp (10223587 - First of Exchange with United States 2c Revenue Stamp and Circular 'PAID, Oct 21, 1869' Stamp (1022
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed by Theodore Tracy. To HB Clawson, Superintendent. # 3357 for $763.22. Clawson signs it over to James B Lyon. Very nice condition with a few sma
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 62.50
 
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Book / " The HANDSTAMPS of Wells Fargo & Co / 1852-1895 (102139)3588 - Book / " The HANDSTAMPS of Wells Fargo & Co / 1852-1895 (102139)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a really valuable tool, for the collecting trade. It is a reference guide showing all of the Wells Fargo & Co's, hand stamps used f...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 3***6 for 100.00
 
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Adams Express Eastern Collection Group (56037)3589 - Adams Express Eastern Collection Group (56037)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of fourteen. 1851 package express from New York, 1865 express forwarders New York, 1868 express forwarders, 1859 express forwarders from Plymouth,
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*********t for 43.75
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express Sign (Replica) (91197)3590 - Wells Fargo & Co. Express Sign (Replica) (91197)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large sign from Wells Fargo, approx. 74" x 11". Contemporary, very good condition. Affordable alternative to a pricey original! Date: ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k**********y for 244.00
 
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Wells Fargo Enameled Sign (91198)3591 - Wells Fargo Enameled Sign (91198)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exact date unknown. Has patina & rust, but can clearly read sign. Ready to hang on wall. 32" x 3.25". Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k*********n for 250.00
 
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Anti_immigrant Medal (102840)3592 - Anti_immigrant Medal (102840)
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Anti-immigrant Medal, Order of United American Mechanics U. S. Grant, 100mm long Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to f********c.. for 43.75
 
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Blondie's Cabaret Tokens (2) (101982)3593 - Blondie's Cabaret Tokens (2) (101982)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First is 20 mm, round aluminum token, TC 417580. Obv: BLONDIE"S CABARET. Rev: GOOD FOR 5c IN TRADE. Second is 26 mm, round aluminum token, TC 5...
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Dance Ticket from High Life Bar (103513)3594 - Dance Ticket from High Life Bar (103513)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 3/4 x 2 1/2 inch ticket. "High Life" sin competencia / atendido por bellas damitas / salon de baile / Vale por Un Trago / Abierto a las ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 3***1 for 75.00
 
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Her Works Praise Her (102816)3595 - Her Works Praise Her (102816)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pictorial of Women's Pavilion, American Celebration. 55mm. Unknown material. Date: 1871 City/County: State:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m******0 for 62.50
 
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Maverick Brothel Tokens (104588)3596 - Maverick Brothel Tokens (104588)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three unidentified tokens in the brothel collection. 1) Republic of Venus Two Dollars / 739; Rev.: same. Wm, rd., 38 mm. 2) W. S. & Co. ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********s for 68.75
 
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Rick's Chip-style Token (101986)3597 - Rick's Chip-style Token (101986)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Encapsulated 39 mm, green plastic poker-chip-style token. Most likely a modern piece and not in the Nevada Chip Registry. Obv: RICK'S in gold-fo...
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Estimate : 10.00 - 30.00
Sold to t********n.. for 6.25
 
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Ruby Smith Octagonal Token (101981)3598 - Ruby Smith Octagonal Token (101981)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
23 mm octagonal aluminum token, unlisted. Obv: RUBY SMITH. Rev: 15c. needs more research. Tokens with a lady's name are usually brothels- but n...
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Estimate : 90.00 - 300.00
Sold to b**********w for 37.50
 
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Sally's House of Pleasure Silver Bar (103511)3599 - Sally's House of Pleasure Silver Bar (103511)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: We Change Dust for gold Coin (reclining nude); Rev.: Sally's House of Pleasure / A dozen delightful ladies / to fulfill your every desire ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to t********n.. for 437.50
 
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