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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Rug (Wool)  (84477)4440 - Rug (Wool) (84477)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
38" x 50", nice wool rug with blues, oranges, reds & more. Has slight wear in left edge. Please inspect. Date: c1900's City/C...
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Estimate : 210.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Rug (Wool)  (84478)4441 - Rug (Wool) (84478)
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29" x 46". Rug in good condition, primarily rust color with blues & taupe. Slight fraying at fringe area, please inspect. Date: c1...
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Estimate : 210.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Rug (Wool)  (84479)4442 - Rug (Wool) (84479)
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29" x 46", Ruby red color with blues & cream on border. Slight wear on fringe, please inspect. Date: c1900's City/County: St...
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Start Price : 105.00 | Estimate : 210.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Rug (Wool, Afghanistan)  (84472)4443 - Rug (Wool, Afghanistan) (84472)
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51" x. 75", has border of cream, burnt orange, brown & different shades of blue. Has slight fraying at corners. Please inspect. Dat...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Rug (Wool, Double Prayer)  (85826)4444 - Rug (Wool, Double Prayer) (85826)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turkish Anatolian double prayer rug. Ruby color, dark & light blue. Good condition. Has mesh on backside for slippage on floor. 3'6" x ...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Rug (Wool, Oriental)  (84473)4445 - Rug (Wool, Oriental) (84473)
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40" x 74". Origin unknown, has wear, please inspect. Dark blue, mauve colors. Date: c1800's City/County: State:
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Estimate : 280.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Rug / Mexican Table Runner  (102130)4446 - Rug / Mexican Table Runner (102130)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Do you need something, bight and cheerful, for a side table ? Here it is . It is a small Mexican side table runner . Really nice condition, with bigh
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Rug Caucasian Armenian  (83533)4447 - Rug Caucasian Armenian (83533)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3'3" x 4'10" Prayer Rug. Bright colors, in excellent condition. Ben-Tcahvtchavadze Collection of Ontario, Canada Date: Post WW...
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Rug Hand Knotted  (84475)4448 - Rug Hand Knotted (84475)
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32" x 46", colors are burnt orange,red, cream, & green. Has wear, please inspect. Date: cEarly 1900's City/County: State:
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Estimate : 140.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Rug, (Unknown Origin)  (83532)4449 - Rug, (Unknown Origin) (83532)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hand made wool rug. 65" x 31", beautiful colors. Has been hung on wall. Good condition. Ben-Tcahvtchavadze Collection of Ontario, Canada ...
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Estimate : 210.00 - 500.00
Sold to l********g for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Rug, Decorative of European Village  (83512)4450 - Rug, Decorative of European Village (83512)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scene of European castle with motes & turrets. This rug has slight damage (unraveling at left bottom side approx 7" length) 39" x 19....
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Rug, Runner (Wool)  (83526)4451 - Rug, Runner (Wool) (83526)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly Buhkara. Bukhara Region is a region of Uzbekistan located in the southwest of the country. The Kyzyl Kum desert takes up a large portion of i
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Estimate : 210.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********r.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Tapestry / Antique Chines Silk  (100712)4452 - Tapestry / Antique Chines Silk (100712)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very beautiful, and believed to be, antique " Chinese Silk Embroidered Wall Tapestry" . This fine piece of work depicts, a royal person w...
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Tourkaman Afghan Rug  (83503)4453 - Tourkaman Afghan Rug (83503)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This rug is in beautiful condition. A Turkmen rug is a type of handmade floor-covering textile traditionally originating in Central Asia. It is useful
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Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 560.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Turkish Kayseri Mat  (83504)4454 - Turkish Kayseri Mat (83504)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Mat is in beautiful condition. Colors are bright. Antique Turkish Kayseri Rugs – The Turkish Kayseri rugs originate from the town of “Kayseri” wh
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Estimate : 210.00 - 400.00
Sold to r**********e for (105.00 + 26.25BP) = 131.25
 
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Turkish Mat  (82073)4455 - Turkish Mat (82073)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful & dense mat (2'5" x 2'10") beautiful multi-color. This is reinforced at the back with strips of leather. . Ben-Tcahv...
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Estimate : 210.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********r.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Turkoman (Atshan) Bag (Soumak)  (82078)4456 - Turkoman (Atshan) Bag (Soumak) (82078)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In 1990 and shortly thereafter, when the borders of Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia opened, a good number of old Caucasian soumak pieces appeared...
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Start Price : 275.00 | Estimate : 550.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Marble Competition Illustration  (100707)4457 - Marble Competition Illustration (100707)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an illustration, of a painting , done by W.H.Knight. It was in the Illustrated London News. It a mother and her children, and others behin
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Marble Pin /  " The Boston Traveler"  (100704)4458 - Marble Pin / " The Boston Traveler" (100704)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is another very unusual go with. It is a 7/8" wide, red stick pin that is embossed : I Have ( cu) / Entered The / Boston /Traveler/ Mar...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to m******0 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Marble Flyer / Telegram - Gazette Subscriptions.   (100708)4459 - Marble Flyer / Telegram - Gazette Subscriptions. (100708)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a really nice black framed flyer. It is for children to sell subscription, to the Telegram - Gazette. In return you can get free marbles, and
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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