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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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Daniel Sully Brothel Tokens (18) (101856)3620 - Daniel Sully Brothel Tokens (18) (101856)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are eighteen, 30mm, round brass brothel tokens from Daniel Sully in New York City, New York County, New York. The obverse reads DANIEL SULLY / M
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Start Price : 190.00 | Estimate : 380.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Daniel Sully Brothel Tokens (20) (101857)3621 - Daniel Sully Brothel Tokens (20) (101857)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are twenty, 30mm, round brass brothel tokens from Daniel Sully in New York City, New York County, New York. The obverse reads DANIEL SULLY / MED
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Daniel Sully Brothel Tokens (5) (101854)3622 - Daniel Sully Brothel Tokens (5) (101854)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are five, 30mm, round brass brothel tokens from Daniel Sully in New York City, New York County, New York. The obverse reads DANIEL SULLY / MEDAL
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Madame Bonaparte Brothel Token (101849)3623 - Madame Bonaparte Brothel Token (101849)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 21mm, round brass brothel token from Madame Bonaparte in New York City, New York County, New York. The obverse reads WHERE ARE WE GOING / AT
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m*****o for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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The Studio Brothel Token (101851)3624 - The Studio Brothel Token (101851)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 26mm, round brass brothel token from The Studio in New York City, New York County, New York. The obverse reads 106,WEST.50, STREET / THE / S
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Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****o for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Moulin Rouge Brothel Token (104126)3625 - Moulin Rouge Brothel Token (104126)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Moulin Rouge / Agatt/ 1 F / Philippeville / 7 Rue D'Arcole; Rev.: 1 F. E.Katz / Paris. Br. rd., 25 mm. Obverse is counterstamped. Date:...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to f**********s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Moulin Rouge Brothel Token (104127)3626 - Moulin Rouge Brothel Token (104127)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Moulin Rouge / A. Gatt / 5 Fcs. / Philippeville / 7 Rue D Arcole; Rev.: 5 Fcs. / E. Katz Paris. Br., octagonal, 30 mm. Date: City/County:
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Estimate : 180.00 - 500.00
Sold to f**********s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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A La Lune Maria Brothel Token (104125)3627 - A La Lune Maria Brothel Token (104125)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: A La Lune / Maria; rev.: 1 Rue Du Caftan 1 / 2 F / Alger. Wm, rd., 25 mm, possibly silver. Date: City/County: State: Algeria
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Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to f**********s for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Au Chabanais Brothel Token (104120)3628 - Au Chabanais Brothel Token (104120)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: English Spoken / Man Spriht Deutsch; Rev.: Au Chabanais / Maison / De Societe / Tenue Par / Mme. Arthemise / 22 Rue du Chene / Alger. Br. rd., 3
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Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to f**********s for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Au Chabanais Brothel Token (104121)3629 - Au Chabanais Brothel Token (104121)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Au Chabannais / Ms / Paulette / 22 / Rue Du Chene / Alger / Maison De 1st Ordre; Rev.: Republique Francaise; Br., rd., 21 mm. Date: City/Co
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Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to f**********s for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Au Chat Noir Brothel Token (104122)3630 - Au Chat Noir Brothel Token (104122)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Au Chat Noir; Rev.: Maison Germaine / 21 Passe / Rene Caille. Br., sc14, 26 mm. Date: City/County: State: Algeria
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Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to f**********s for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Au Chatnoir Brothel Token (104123)3631 - Au Chatnoir Brothel Token (104123)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Au Chatnoir / Impasse Rene Caille 2 Alger; Rev.: Caille Blind Alley Algiers / 2. R.Rene / Maison / Jeanne. Br. rd., 29 mm. Date: City/Count
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Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to f**********s for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Au Chatnoir Brothel Token (104124)3632 - Au Chatnoir Brothel Token (104124)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Au Chatnoir / Impasse Rene Caille 2 Alger; Rev.: Calle Blind Alley Algiers / 2 R. Rene / Maison / Jouany. Br., rd., 30 mm. Date: City/Count
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Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to n********e.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Petit Trianon Brothel Tokens (104130)3633 - Petit Trianon Brothel Tokens (104130)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. Obv.: 87, Pichincha, 87 / Petit / Trianon / Rosario; Rev.: Discretion / Securite. Br. rd., 21 mm. Date: City/County: Rosario State
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to f**********s for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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El 23 Cafe Brothel Tokens (104128)3634 - El 23 Cafe Brothel Tokens (104128)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten (complete set) tokens from Villa Mercedes in San Luis Province. Obv.: El / 23 /Cafe; Rev.: 1 / Peso / #1 through 10. Wm, rd., 20 mm. These
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to c*********s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Russian Princess Brothel Token (104129)3635 - Russian Princess Brothel Token (104129)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Russian Princess / (woman's bust); Rev.: Martha / 140 Brookmann Street. Br. rd., 22 mm. This is one of the great world rarities in the Br...
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Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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La Plus Jolie Brothel Token (104133)3636 - La Plus Jolie Brothel Token (104133)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: La Plus Jolie Maison De Bruxelles / Venez / Nouse Voie /Au 9 No. /R. St. Laurent. Rev.: Bieres Vins Et Liqueurs / 9 / (pictorial cherub). Br., r
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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La Plus Jolie Brothel Token (104134)3637 - La Plus Jolie Brothel Token (104134)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: La Plus Jolie Maison De Bruxelles / Venez / Nouse Voie /Au 9 No. /R. St. Laurent. Rev.: Bieres Vins Et Liqueurs / 9 / (pictorial cherub). Br., r
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f**********s for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Palais Oriental Brothel Token (104131)3638 - Palais Oriental Brothel Token (104131)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Palais Oriental / (pictorial partier) / Bruxelles; rev.: Madame Josephine / Plus De / 40 Fois / On Voudra Admirer /Les Splendeurs / De La Tabagi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T******1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Palais Oriental Brothel Token (104132)3639 - Palais Oriental Brothel Token (104132)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Palais Oriental / (pictorial) / Bruxelles; Rev.: Madame Josephine/ Plus De / 40 Fois / On Voudra Admirer /Les Splendeurs / De La Tabagie /Orient
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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