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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Oil Painting / " The Goddess" / By Terri Brody Elenzweig  (102124)4260 - Oil Painting / " The Goddess" / By Terri Brody Elenzweig (102124)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have a very beautiful oil painting. It depicts, a beautiful dark haired Grecian beauty, in her home around 34 B.C. I call her " The God...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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The New Mount Rushmore -- Johnson, Carter, Ford, Reagan  (88669)4261 - The New Mount Rushmore -- Johnson, Carter, Ford, Reagan (88669)
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This is an unusual and unique sculpture depicting a new representation of South Dakota's Mount Rushmore with US Presidents Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to n******h for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
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Print / "The Hold Up" /  By .CM Russel  (102121)4262 - Print / "The Hold Up" / By .CM Russel (102121)
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Here is a fine piece of Western Americana . It is a vintage print of " The Hold Up", by CM Russel,an original oil done in 1899. It depicts...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Oil Painting (Signed Original W. Hoffman)  (85810)4263 - Oil Painting (Signed Original W. Hoffman) (85810)
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Beautiful River landscape, oil on canvas, signed W. Hoffman, lower right, overall (with frame): 48"w. x 38"h. Frame has been professionall...
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Pioneer with Horse Print by Lawshe  (87442)4264 - Pioneer with Horse Print by Lawshe (87442)
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Framed and matted print of a pioneer with his horse in the snow by Hank Lawshee, his inscription on back. Print 9x16.5", frame 18x25" Da...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Mighels Desert Landscape  (103319)4265 - Mighels Desert Landscape (103319)
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Henry R. Mighels oil on board, a Nevada desert landscape, possibly out along highway 50 east of Dayton. The painting measures 6 x 9" and is fra...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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The Consummate Butler  (63863)4266 - The Consummate Butler (63863)
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This butler figure is solid wood and nicely carved. He appears as a very old man, has his had out to carry a tray. He is wearing a tuxedo, vest and re
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Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Print of the Great Reno Balloon Race  (102738)4267 - Print of the Great Reno Balloon Race (102738)
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Colorful print of 2003 Balloon Race in Reno, Nv. Beautiful frame, signed by artist Kevin last name illegible. This print is of the morning ascension o
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Painting of Butch Cassidy  (91264)4268 - Painting of Butch Cassidy (91264)
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Oil of Butch Cassidy, signed "Morgan 1874". Oprah Morgan Bachus painted the legend of Butch Cassidy in Winnemucca in front of the First Na...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Pelicans "Going Home" Original Oil, Signed  (91333)4269 - Pelicans "Going Home" Original Oil, Signed (91333)
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Beautiful original oil painting signed by William A. Moore as a gift to Mary & Moe commemorating the expansion of their "Wigwam Restaurant ...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (6,000.00 + 1,500.00BP) = 7,500.00
 
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Sibley's Men (Texans) by Dan Troiani   (91452)4270 - Sibley's Men (Texans) by Dan Troiani (91452)
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This is a print by Dan Troiani entitled "Sibley's Men" printed in 1981. The framed piece is 38 in. X 29 in. and double matted. Date...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Print " There Was A Place" / By  Frank D. Miller.  (102119)4271 - Print " There Was A Place" / By Frank D. Miller. (102119)
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Here is a beautiful print. It may be a reproduction or later issue, as it is signed but not numbered. But, its really nice . The title is " Th...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Prints by Charles Russell & Frederic Remington  (91188)4272 - Prints by Charles Russell & Frederic Remington (91188)
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3 framed prints by Russell & Remington. 1) “The Breed” by Frederic Remington 1861 - 1909. A great American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and ...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Prints by Charles Russell (11, Framed)  (91187)4273 - Prints by Charles Russell (11, Framed) (91187)
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Set of 11 prints in very nice condition by Charles Marion Russell. Charles Marion Russell (March 19, 1864 – October 24, 1926), aka C. M. Russell, Char
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Photo / Landscape / " Island Arch "  (100711)4274 - Photo / Landscape / " Island Arch " (100711)
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Here is another great piece of photographic art, by the famous Australian photographer...Ken Duncan. It is entitled : " Island Arch, VIc" ...
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Chinese Soapstone Sculptures  (75575)4275 - Chinese Soapstone Sculptures (75575)
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Pair of Chinese hand carved sculptures in white soapstone. Male and female figures, mounted on a base of modeled soapstone. Approx. 12" x 4 &q...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Large French Sailing Ship Illustration Book  (102644)4276 - Large French Sailing Ship Illustration Book (102644)
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L'age D'Or de la Marine A Voile by Hatchett. 19 color plates of sailing ships on heavy stock, suitable for framing. Also includes ship info ...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Nude Nymph,  With Fish Skin and Raven Painting  (77465)4277 - Nude Nymph, With Fish Skin and Raven Painting (77465)
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Very beautiful nude nymph by a lake with a fish skin, and a Raven about to steal it. This item was previously sold by a famous gallery for over $8000,
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Start Price : 850.00 | Estimate : 1,700.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Prints by Jean Bungarta (2)  (86840)4278 - Prints by Jean Bungarta (2) (86840)
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Jean Bungartz was a German animal painter, photographer, author and book illustrator. Bungartz founded the Hamburger Verein zur Förderung reine...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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"High Admiral of Navies," Painting  (81308)4279 - "High Admiral of Navies," Painting (81308)
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Neptune depicted with swimming ladies and three horses, with sailing ships in the background. "High Admiral of Navies, ", "King of S...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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