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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Vintage Virginia City Parade Enlarged Poster  (102746)4660 - Vintage Virginia City Parade Enlarged Poster (102746)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black & white enlarged poster of a parade being held in Virginia City on "B" Street. Stamped Courtesy of Nevada Historical Society. Th...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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"Madame Dubarry" Storyboard Movie Photos  (101768)4661 - "Madame Dubarry" Storyboard Movie Photos (101768)
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12 mounted photos, photos 7.25x9.25". Date: 1936 City/County: State:
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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"Scaramouche" Movie Mounted Photos (12)  (101767)4662 - "Scaramouche" Movie Mounted Photos (12) (101767)
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12 mounted Scaramouche storyboard photos.Inscribed 1923. Photos 7.5x9.5". "Scaramouche (1923) is a silent costume adventure based on the n...
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Hollywood Movie Press Cards (3)  (102700)4663 - Hollywood Movie Press Cards (3) (102700)
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3 approx 11x14" Hollywood press cards. MASH, Beast From Haunted Cave, The Nevadan Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Movie Photos (5)  (101732)4664 - Movie Photos (5) (101732)
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5 b/w approx 8x10". Springtime in the Sierras. John Wayne and a woman. Yellowstone Lower Fall. 1932 Kongo with Conrad Nogle and Virginia Bruce....
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to b***e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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The Notorious Landlord Poster with Jack Lemon Sig  (102711)4665 - The Notorious Landlord Poster with Jack Lemon Sig (102711)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Theatre lobby poster for The Notorious Landlord with Jack Lemon autograph. 40x27" Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Vintage Charles Naughton Movie Storyboard Mounts  (101765)4666 - Vintage Charles Naughton Movie Storyboard Mounts (101765)
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26 mounted storuboard photos for a Pilgrim type movie. Most photos 7.25x9.25"."Charles John "Charlie" Naughton (21 April 1886, i...
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Gaming Specific Adding Machine from Nevada Club  (59534)4667 - Gaming Specific Adding Machine from Nevada Club (59534)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An early adding machine from the Nevada Club in Reno. This adding machine is significantly different from other adding machines because it has buttons
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Palace Hotel, Reno, NV Corporate Sealer  (101720)4668 - Palace Hotel, Reno, NV Corporate Sealer (101720)
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Lever Corporate Sealer Date: City/County: Reno State: Nevada
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to M*******e for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Rare Nevada Club Gaming and Branded Items  (59745)4669 - Rare Nevada Club Gaming and Branded Items (59745)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Fitzgerald's Hoard. A rare and large group of Nevada Club items. Small metal hinged box with oval Nevada Club cameo like top applicatio...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Book of Franklin Mint Gaming Tokens, First Edition Proofs  (85468)4670 - Book of Franklin Mint Gaming Tokens, First Edition Proofs (85468)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22 proofs of Nevada Casinos and Hotel Dollar Gaming Tokens. Date: 1969 City/County: State: Nevada
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Gambling Advertising Post Cards  (102764)4671 - Gambling Advertising Post Cards (102764)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Post cards. Good Fortunes as told by Cards. Three Nines-Health Wealth and Happiness; Good Fortunes as told by Dice Nine; Good Luck in Business and L
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Harolds Club Match Stick Boxes (6)   (102753)4672 - Harolds Club Match Stick Boxes (6) (102753)
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6 boxes of match stick boxes from Harolds Club. Date: c1950's City/County: State: Nevada
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Nevada Club/Nevada Lodge, NV Token Bag  (60802)4673 - Nevada Club/Nevada Lodge, NV Token Bag (60802)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copper color metal tokens 1.5" wide. NEVADA CLUB RENO / NEVADA CLUB / NEVADA LODGE / NEVADA LODGE LAKE TAHOE / / REDEEMABLE BY / 1 TOKEN / PLA...
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Providence, RI 1888 Fire Photo Montage  (91493)4674 - Providence, RI 1888 Fire Photo Montage (91493)
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Framed souvenir photo montage of the great Providence, RI fire Feb. 16, 1888. Frame 8.25x10.5" Date: City/County: Providence State: Rhod...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Games/Points Counter  (101175)4675 - Games/Points Counter (101175)
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Rare games and points counter, circa 1880-1910. 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches. Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to M*******e for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Keno Goose, Vintage   (49501)4676 - Keno Goose, Vintage (49501)
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A beautiful original wood Keno Goose, without the board for the balls. Numbered balls inside. Two piece constructed base, all original. These have bee
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to w****e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Inca Dredging Company  (103556)4677 - Inca Dredging Company (103556)
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# 6 for 2 shares to Clark Drum. Signed by M Kelly and president Clark G Drum. Dateline December 19, 1903. Incorporated 1903. Not cancelled. Black and
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to b**********7 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Auburn, CA Military Ball 1895 Program and Ribbon  (81433)4678 - Auburn, CA Military Ball 1895 Program and Ribbon (81433)
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National Guard. Second Annual Military Ball, Second Infantry, NGC, Auburn Opera House. Feb. 22, 1895. Red Ribbon, CO. B. Date: 1895 City/County:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Civil Defense  Records / 13 items.  (100596)4679 - Civil Defense Records / 13 items. (100596)
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Item # 1 of 13 : "Stars For Defense" with the Dixie Land All Stars n Jay Jackson.Item # 2 of 13: Standard Program Library with voice trac...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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