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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Dinosaurs and Elephant Postcards  (102715)5380 - Dinosaurs and Elephant Postcards (102715)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 40 elephant and dinosaur plus other zoo animal postcards. Includes JA Nugget in Sparks, NV elephant! A few RPC's, modern and chromolitho....
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to H*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Ephemera Grab Bag  (102709)5381 - Ephemera Grab Bag (102709)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Box of ephemera. Los Angeles map, Mt. Whitney topo map, other Western maps, British railroad brochures, Pikes Peak, tobacco, old cards, Christian item
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Eveready Sunshine Carbons with Instruction Manual  (102777)5382 - Eveready Sunshine Carbons with Instruction Manual (102777)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made in the USA National Carbon Co. , "Caution, As in the case of very bright sunlight the eyes should be protected with colored glass goggles ...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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First Baby in Camp and other Stories  (81411)5383 - First Baby in Camp and other Stories (81411)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This brochure, by Wililam P. Bennett, was published by Rancher Publishing of Salt Lake City and originally included a folio of photographs that are no
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Fish and Aquatic Life Postcards  (102669)5384 - Fish and Aquatic Life Postcards (102669)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 60 whale, fish, turtle, seahorse etc postcards. RPC, chromolitho and modern. Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to H*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Gold Hunter / Welcome Nugget Labels  (81305)5385 - Gold Hunter / Welcome Nugget Labels (81305)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six: two 10 x 6 inch: Gold Hunter / The Independent Gold Hunter on his way to Klondike. Four 11 x 11 inch: Welcome Nugget / T.C. Williams Co.
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Grandpa's Desk / A Collection of Over 100 Things  (102117)5386 - Grandpa's Desk / A Collection of Over 100 Things (102117)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a whole pile of stuff, from Grandpa's desk. There are 14 wooden balls from a game, a Artco Raduim traveling clock, 2 miller beer openers...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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H Upmann Vintage  Glass Humidor  (91311)5387 - H Upmann Vintage Glass Humidor (91311)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice oval Upmann and Nature Seasoned Cigars paper labels on front, Amatistas size. 8" tall Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Advertising Sign / Hartford Fire Insurance Co. ( 91521).5388 - Advertising Sign / Hartford Fire Insurance Co. ( 91521).
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a really nice advertising sign. It was made for an agents office, in the old days.It is a walnut stained, carved wooden sign That reads: Harto
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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History Channel Civil War Commemorative Medal Set  (91309)5389 - History Channel Civil War Commemorative Medal Set (91309)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cased History Channel Club set of 10 36mm medals. Case glass has a crack Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****2 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Humorous Cowboy Postcards  (102359)5390 - Humorous Cowboy Postcards (102359)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 25 c.1940's-1950's humorous western postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Humorous Western Postcards  (102358)5391 - Humorous Western Postcards (102358)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 25 c. 1940's-1950's humerous Western postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Juan de Fuca Cigar box  (48309)5392 - Juan de Fuca Cigar box (48309)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Juan de Fuca Cigar box, with labels on wooden box exterior. 10C is written with pen in 2 locations inside box lid. Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 7.50 | Estimate : 15.00 - 25.00
 
 
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Keen Kutter Knife Paper Sign  (101778)5393 - Keen Kutter Knife Paper Sign (101778)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yellow, green, red and white paper sign. 22x15.5". Right edge wear Date: c1940 City/County: State:
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Large Americana Grab Bag  (56437)5394 - Large Americana Grab Bag (56437)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a dealer's grab bag with everything from stock certificates, old history books, newspapers from the 1960's, panoramic photo of WWI t...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to H*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Leather Animal Collar  (89309)5395 - Leather Animal Collar (89309)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather inside of wood and metal U frame. 26x16". Used condition Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Leather Post Cards  (91227)5396 - Leather Post Cards (91227)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 20 leather post cards. No copyright notices. Some are custom made. Tooled, undivided backs. Some have stamps. "How to be Happy though M...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***6 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Leather Post Cards (5)  (91228)5397 - Leather Post Cards (5) (91228)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather post cards, brown in color possibly same maker. 1 is stamped. Undivided backs. Salvatore Falcone Collection Date: cearly 1900's City/...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to 9***6 for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Leather Postcards  (91226)5398 - Leather Postcards (91226)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 leather post cards. All tooled leather, undivided backs. 1 has stamps. All copyrighted by W.S. Heal (8)."The place where you are treated bes...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to H*****r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Leather Postcards  (91238)5399 - Leather Postcards (91238)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 10 leather postcards. Undivided backs, some have stamps. They have burn patterns around edges, they are all similarly made & there is no...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s******t for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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