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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Whitney Ford signed Baseball  (104605)4220 - Whitney Ford signed Baseball (104605)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This signed baseball by Whitney Ford of the New York Yankees. The ball comes in a clear plastic display. Signature in blue ink on the center of the ba
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Will Clark signed Ball  (104607)4221 - Will Clark signed Ball (104607)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This signed baseball by Will Clark. The ball comes in a clear plastic display. Signature in blue ink on the center of the ball. Autograph says "...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Willie Mays signed Ball  (104609)4222 - Willie Mays signed Ball (104609)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This signed baseball by Willie Mays. The ball comes in a clear plastic display. Signature in blue ink on the center of the ball. Rawlings baseball RO-
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to H*****r for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Willie Mays Signed Lithograph  (100316)4223 - Willie Mays Signed Lithograph (100316)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning autographed 8 x 11.5 lithograph signed by the 24x All Star, 1954 WS Champion, 12x Gold Glove winner Willie Mays. Autograph signed using a bl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******6 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Willie McCovey autographed Baseball  (100281)4224 - Willie McCovey autographed Baseball (100281)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an autographed baseball by Willie Mc Covey. No display box. Sold in its original Fanatics Authentic box. JSA # AA43436, #356238EK, and Fanatic
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Start Price : 51.50 | Estimate : 103.00 - 210.00
 
 
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Wilson Football Autographed By Joe Namath  (104611)4225 - Wilson Football Autographed By Joe Namath (104611)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Wilson Official NFL Football with pictures on Joe Namath on the back. Autograph is on the back side in black ink. Autograph says, "Go...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Working American Baseball and Softball Certificates  (101415)4226 - Working American Baseball and Softball Certificates (101415)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) Finding baseball stock certificates is rare. Finding a softball certificate is extremely rare. By the way, it would still be a male spo
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to s********K for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Yogi Berra signed Baseball  (104602)4227 - Yogi Berra signed Baseball (104602)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This signed baseball by Yogi Berra of the New York Yankees. The ball comes in a clear plastic display. Signature in blue ink on the center of the ball
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Belt Buckle, Western Style California 1989 with Gold and Silver Scroll  (47957)4228 - Belt Buckle, Western Style California 1989 with Gold and Silver Scroll (47957)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scrolled edges western belt buckle with gold scrolling - top and bottom (used to say something?), and gold state of California centered overlay on sil
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Jewelry / Diamond, Emerald & Gold Ring.   (102103)4229 - Jewelry / Diamond, Emerald & Gold Ring. (102103)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very beautiful , diamond, emerald, and gold ladies ring. It is stamped 750KT weight, yellow gold with a flat shank, and a bright polish finish. One be
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Vintage Ladies Swiss Made Elgin Pocket Watch  (99648)4230 - Vintage Ladies Swiss Made Elgin Pocket Watch (99648)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inside back cover says "Elgin SA / Switzerland / Base Metal / 98222 / Plaque G / 10 Microns". Inside says "Elgin S A / 98 U2", ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to n********d.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Gold Jewelry / Greek Key Choker   (102105)4231 - Gold Jewelry / Greek Key Choker (102105)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have a beautiful piece of gold jewelry. It is 16" in total length, so about 8" when worn. It is 58.5 gold which is comparitable t...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Antique Butterfly Beaded Purse  (89177)4232 - Antique Butterfly Beaded Purse (89177)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beaded butterfly purse with metal trim. 5.5x7". Some loose stitching on bottom. Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Antique Jewelry / 5 Items.   (102111)4233 - Antique Jewelry / 5 Items. (102111)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item #1 of 5: I/2 pair of silver ear rings . Item # 2 of 5: Metal charm bracelet with heart n heart coming out of an envelope. Item # 3 of 5: 9&quo...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lady's Waltham Pocket Watches hunter case (2 count)  (58828)4234 - Lady's Waltham Pocket Watches hunter case (2 count) (58828)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One watch 10 K gold, nicely engraved, crystal is missing; second watch 10 yr. gold plate shows wear. Both are size 10. . View on-line for details. D
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Pocket Watches  (86846)4235 - Pocket Watches (86846)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Pocket watches (2 with leather leather lanyards) 1) Hamilton Railway Special; 2) White metal pocket watches. Date: early 1900's City/County...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Vintage Elgin Watch Repair Kit  (91308)4236 - Vintage Elgin Watch Repair Kit (91308)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cased Elgin economy repair kit with parts Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Glass Vase / Ancient Roman Style/ Contempoary  (102145)4237 - Glass Vase / Ancient Roman Style/ Contempoary (102145)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a nice piece of glass. It is a copy,a reprodution , of an ancient Roman wine vessel. 6 1/2" tall, with sheared top , and concentric ri...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Candle Stick Holders / Matched pair  (100714)4238 - Candle Stick Holders / Matched pair (100714)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very beautiful and interesting pair of matching candle stick holders , each candlestick holding 2 candles. Pottery with very unusual, marblized swir
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Capodimonte  Pottey Set / Elaborate / 11 items.  (102104)4239 - Capodimonte Pottey Set / Elaborate / 11 items. (102104)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have something very nice, from sunny Italy. It is a very beautiful and elaborate pottery set. Multi colored with Cherubs and gold trimming. It
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Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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