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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Georgia Postcards  (90746)5200 - Georgia Postcards (90746)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 40 Georgia postcards. Savannah, Atlanta, mostly chromolitho Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: State: Georgia
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Halai Hill Land Company Stock Certificate  (101525)5201 - Halai Hill Land Company Stock Certificate (101525)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dateline Hilo, Hawaii, Feb. 12, 1920. No. 33, issued for 2 shares to Ernest Lyman. Signed by president Levi Lyman and treasurer Ellen Lyman. Pen cance
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Ala Moana Hawaii Properties Specimen Stock Certificate  (101528)5202 - Ala Moana Hawaii Properties Specimen Stock Certificate (101528)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Most famous mall in Western America. Unissued "Specimen" stock with tropical vignette. Punched and stamped. ABN. 8 x 12" Developed th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Hawaii RPC's (3)  (91206)5203 - Hawaii RPC's (3) (91206)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 choice Honolulu RPc's of the Recreation Center; Moana Hotel; Hotel with horse drawn carriage in foreground. Salvatore Falcone Collection Dat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********t.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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International Immigration & Colonization Association Stocks incl. Number 1 and 2  (101515)5204 - International Immigration & Colonization Association Stocks incl. Number 1 and 2 (101515)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Inc. in Hawaii, Dec. 1910. 1) Stock number 1, issued for one share to HM Graham on January 30th, 1911. Signed by president Stocker and secre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********K for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Honolulu Hawaii RPC's (91207)5205 - Honolulu Hawaii RPC's (91207)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
City of Honolulu photo RPC taken from Punchbowl Crater; RPC of Honolulu as seen from Aloha Tower. Date: cmid 1900's City/County: Honolulu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to t******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Volcanoes in Hawaii Postcards (6)  (91201)5206 - Volcanoes in Hawaii Postcards (6) (91201)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 postcards (1) RPC & 5 chromolitho's. Kilauea Volcano House; & several Tourists at at Mt. Kilauea. Salvatore Falcone Collection...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Hawaii Pinups Vintage  (91208)5207 - Hawaii Pinups Vintage (91208)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 postcards of pinups from the 1960's, Waikiki, "A lovely South sea Maiden by a Tropical Waterfall"; "Her own Pool by the Sea&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to m**********a for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Four Hawaii Stock Certificates  (101516)5208 - Four Hawaii Stock Certificates (101516)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4, two each from two companies incorporated in Hawaii. 1) Kalakaua Investment, Limited. Stock number 1, issued in 1955. Not cancelled. Also uni
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Hawaii Postcards (2)  (91202)5209 - Hawaii Postcards (2) (91202)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 early RPC's. Hotel Haliewa written to Bro. Marcelino D. Abriam, Salinas California, and an RPC of scene in Hawaii written to (Aunt Rose in Le...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to k*****f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Hawaii Postcards (8)  (91204)5210 - Hawaii Postcards (8) (91204)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early chromolitho postcards: Young Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaiin Islands; Taro and Rice Fields; The Nuuanu Pali, Honolulu; on the Beach at Waikiki & ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Hawaii Postcards Collection  (91200)5211 - Hawaii Postcards Collection (91200)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of approx. 30 postcards includes mostly chromolitho's & some moderns. Date: c1907-1940 City/County: State: Hawaii
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to k*****f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Hawaii Trading Companies Stock Certificates  (101540)5212 - Hawaii Trading Companies Stock Certificates (101540)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Economic Trading Company, Ltd. Hilo, Hawaii. Inc. 1927. No. 23, issued for one share in 1936. Pencil cancelled. Eagle vignette.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Hawaii, Sugar Pineapple & Coconut (Postcards)  (91203)5213 - Hawaii, Sugar Pineapple & Coconut (Postcards) (91203)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 15 postcards (RPC's & chromolitho's) Some of the postcards are of Nuuanu Pali, Honolulu;Hawaiin Pineapple Packers Ass'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Two State of Hawaii Bonds  (101524)5214 - Two State of Hawaii Bonds (101524)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) 1975 $5,000 bond, punch cancelled. 2) 1984 $5,000 Airports System Revenue Bond. Punch cancelled. Blue borders and allegorical v
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Couer d'Alene, ID Postcards  (90744)5215 - Couer d'Alene, ID Postcards (90744)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 20 Couer d'Alene, ID postcards, 1 RPC, mostly chromolitho Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Couer d'Alene State: I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 130.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Shoshone Ice Caves RPC's  (90752)5216 - Shoshone Ice Caves RPC's (90752)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Shoshone Ice Caves RPC's, 1 with toning Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Shoshone Ice Caves State: Idaho
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, Boise Postcards  (90753)5217 - Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, Boise Postcards (90753)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 20 postcards with 3 RPC's Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, Boise State: Idaho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Idaho Basalt Park and Craters of the Moon Postcards  (90754)5218 - Idaho Basalt Park and Craters of the Moon Postcards (90754)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 25 mostly modern postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: State: Idaho
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Idaho Lakes Postcards  (90755)5219 - Idaho Lakes Postcards (90755)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 60 Idaho lakes postcards with 3 RPC's, mostly modern, a few chromolitho. Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: State: Idaho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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