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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Weaving, Sand Painting & Miscellaneous duplicates  (100444)4320 - Weaving, Sand Painting & Miscellaneous duplicates (100444)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
60 postcards of weaving, sand painting and miscellaneous crafts from other batches including pottery, baskets and jewelry. Brian Thaler Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Washoe County Arrowheads, Scrapers, Bird Points, Trade Beads  (90645)4321 - Washoe County Arrowheads, Scrapers, Bird Points, Trade Beads (90645)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obsidian, quartz, chert, carnelian, scrapers & drills, 3 trade beads in middle. Approx. 40 pieces. 1 obsidian Clovis point, 1 Haskett made from ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to G*********n for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Opal Steamboat Point, Awls, Points  (90284)4322 - Opal Steamboat Point, Awls, Points (90284)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 30 pieces includes: an Opal Steamboat Point, a knife, & one stone with man made marks on it. This is particularly curious as we don't...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*****9 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Tomahawk  (88547)4323 - Tomahawk (88547)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Decorative tomahawk with ground obsidian ax head, leather bound to wood with studs, & horse hair. 19" L. Ax head is approx. 7.25"x 4.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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American Indian Crafts  (100442)4324 - American Indian Crafts (100442)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
46 different postcards (most in color) of general crafts, pottery, jewelry, baskets and weaving. Navajo Sand Painters, pottery, silversmith, basket m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Decorative Plates of Native Americana Theme  (91186)4325 - Decorative Plates of Native Americana Theme (91186)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of 4 beautiful plates for decorative purposes only. Includes: Children of the Sun; Passing on the Tradition; Eagle Maiden; Women of the Wind. All
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Drum Made of Buckskin  (91181)4326 - Drum Made of Buckskin (91181)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This drum was made by Rebecca Ratekin(?) Feld. approx 15" diam. Moe & Mary Royels Wigwam Collection Date: c1995 City/County: State:
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Smoking / Peace Pipes  (104932)4327 - Smoking / Peace Pipes (104932)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
27 mostly colored postcards with Indians smoking cigarettes or a peace pipe and 1 duplicate. Postcard showing Oregon Indians smoking, drinking and ga
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Tomahawk   (88548)4328 - Tomahawk (88548)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handmade tomahawk, tightly beaded with blue, red, and clear beads and fringes of buckskin. Approx. 23"L., and the fringes are approx. 12"L...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Vintage Metal Indian Chief Bookends  (102392)4329 - Vintage Metal Indian Chief Bookends (102392)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of metal solid or plated copper Indian Chief bookends. Traces of gilding on breastplate. 6.25x4.25" Date: c1890's City/County: St...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to i******v for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Vintage Hopi Tray  (64477)4330 - Vintage Hopi Tray (64477)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful vintage Hopi Tray/ wall plaque. 14" diameter. Used, but in very good condition. Nice variegated color. Date: City/County: Hopi S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********l for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Western Apache Olla Basket  (63869)4331 - Western Apache Olla Basket (63869)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Western Apache Olla. This olla has been sealed with pitch, willow and devil’s claw stitching. 9" h x 8" diameter. Great contition. The oll...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,800.00
 
 
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Vintage Hupa Basket  (58867)4332 - Vintage Hupa Basket (58867)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Hupa basket is 5.5" high x 8" diameter, and soft sided. Repeating designs of stepped and stacked parallelograms intersected by a wove...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********9 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Vintage Tutuni Basket  (58866)4333 - Vintage Tutuni Basket (58866)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly Tututni, because of the crossed warp rim, from Southern Oregon. 6" h x 6" diameter, spruce root, bear grass. Geometric shaped des...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Four Seri Baskets  (63875)4334 - Four Seri Baskets (63875)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes four baskets: 1) 4.25" h x 6.25" diameter. 2) 3.5" h x 4" diameter. 3) 2" h x 2.75" diameter. 4) oval bas...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Old Basket, Possible Southern California made, c1920's.  (84861)4335 - Old Basket, Possible Southern California made, c1920's. (84861)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5" high, ten inch diameter, footed basket with separations made at the second rod for decorative purposes. Rough green lightning patterns all ...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
 
 
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Pacific NW Lidded Basket  (91310)4336 - Pacific NW Lidded Basket (91310)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lidded basket with multi color interior. 10x3" Date: City/County: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Pottery   (100443)4337 - Pottery (100443)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
66 different mainly color postcards with American Indian pottery. The pottery is from tribes including Hopi, Pueblo, San Ildefonso, Zuni, Acoma and p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Concho Belt, Victor Moses Begay  (52762)4338 - Concho Belt, Victor Moses Begay (52762)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A vintage Victor Moses Begay (VMB), Navajo handmade silver, turquoise and coral concho black leather belt. Twelve conchos (2" diameter) plus bu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to o*******a for (1,600.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,000.00
 
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Bronze Belt Buckle with Folsom Point Signed by Artist   (102736)4339 - Bronze Belt Buckle with Folsom Point Signed by Artist (102736)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful original bronze belt buckle signed by Artist, William A. Moore, c. 1975 No. 1/100. 3.5". Cast on this buckle is replica of a Lindenm...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******1 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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