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Spring Americana Auction -- May 2019

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

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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Goodall Bros. Assaying Letters (2 count) (50625)5540 - Goodall Bros. Assaying Letters (2 count) (50625)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two letters (Sept. 22, 1923 and Oct. 19, 1923) addressed to Irma Mines in Gardner, Montana. Goodall is soliciting his services to "look after&q...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******m for 12.50
 
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Two Western Mining Stocks: Montana and Minnesota (102222)5541 - Two Western Mining Stocks: Montana and Minnesota (102222)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Britannia Mining Company. Inc. in Wisconsin. The Britannia Quartz Lode was in the Summit Valley Mining District, Silver Bow County, Montana. No. 21
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to f***2 for 25.00
 
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Three Battle Mountain, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (101606)5542 - Three Battle Mountain, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (101606)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different for Battle Mountain, Lander County. 1) Hider Nevada Copper Company. Issued 1910, not cancelled, three mining vignettes. Deep folds.
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Three Bristol, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (101577)5543 - Three Bristol, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (101577)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Bristol Cons. Mines and Smelting Company. Issued in 1907, not cxl. Folds, very nice. 8.25 x 10" 2) Pioche-Bristol Mining...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8***1 for 18.30
 
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Three Bullfrog Mining Stocks - Including the Leading Producer (60227)5544 - Three Bullfrog Mining Stocks - Including the Leading Producer (60227)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Montgomery Shoshone Consolidated. Number 946 for 200 shares to George A Black in 1906. Signed by secretary (?) and 2nd vice president McDonald. Cou
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to f***2 for 37.50
 
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Five Candelaria, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (102161)5545 - Five Candelaria, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (102161)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1) New Candelaria Mines Company. Issued in 1924, not cancelled. Blue border, black print, and photo vignette of Candelaria Mountain. Folds,
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to s********K for 18.75
 
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Three Churchill County, Nevada Mining Stocks incl January Jones Signature (101600)5546 - Three Churchill County, Nevada Mining Stocks incl January Jones Signature (101600)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Valleyview Mining Company. Fallon. Issued in 1921 for 100 shares. Not cancelled. Multiple mining vignettes. Folds, bent corner. 2) Rosett
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to f***2 for 37.50
 
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Three Different Clark County, Nevada Mining Stocks (101592)5547 - Three Different Clark County, Nevada Mining Stocks (101592)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Nevada Copper Company. Sandy. Issued in 1902 for 2,00 shares. Not cancelled. Green border, three mining vignettes, gold title. Folds, ben
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********K for 18.75
 
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Three Different Clark County, Nevada Mining Stocks (101593)5548 - Three Different Clark County, Nevada Mining Stocks (101593)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 Clark County. 1) South Nevada Company. Issued in 1905 for 10 shares. Not cancelled. Attractive. Green border and background. Mining vignette.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to r********5 for 43.75
 
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Two Clifford Mining Company Stock Certificates (102179)5549 - Two Clifford Mining Company Stock Certificates (102179)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. Ghost town in Nye County, 42 miles east of Tonopah. The Clifford brothers discovered silver in 1905. Peaked in 1908. When the Clif
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to c********e for 12.50
 
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Two Como, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (101626)5550 - Two Como, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (101626)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. Como is a ghost town in Lyon County. 1) Como Mines Company. Issued in 1941, not cancelled. Inc. in 1929. Blue border and backgroun
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to c********l for 18.75
 
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Comstock Mining Stock Certificate Trio (91543)5551 - Comstock Mining Stock Certificate Trio (91543)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different from three famous Comstock properties. 1) Yellow Jacket Gold & Silver Mining Co. stock certificate issued in 1902 for 22 shar...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold to j****m for 37.50
 
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Post-1900 Comstock Mining Stocks (101602)5552 - Post-1900 Comstock Mining Stocks (101602)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Reorganized Wilson Mining Company. Issued 1956, not cancelled. Mining vignette. 2) Two issued stocks for the Western Empire Gold Mines, I
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to j****m for 12.50
 
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Silver Hill Mining Company Stock Certificate (102198)5553 - Silver Hill Mining Company Stock Certificate (102198)
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Inc. 1872. Gold Hill District, Storey Co., Nev. (printed to left of title). No. 20976, issued for 1,800 shares to Stella M. Hesthal on July 14th, 1942
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d**********3 for 25.00
 
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Spearhead Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates (102175)5554 - Spearhead Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates (102175)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. Issued 1923, 1924, and 1925."Mine at Silver City, Nevada" printed on all 3. One has a photo vignette of the mine. None...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Early Savage Mine and Mill Group (99660)5555 - Early Savage Mine and Mill Group (99660)
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Lot of Four. 1-2) Perhaps the most interesting. Two notes addressed to Charles Bonner on the same day for bullion shipped. The first is on official ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to u********y.. for 61.00
 
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Nevada Related Mining Machinery Ephemera (99893)5556 - Nevada Related Mining Machinery Ephemera (99893)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven. 1) U. S. Machinery & Steel Company price list. Dayton & Tonopah. Includes air compressors, boilers, engines, derricks, presse...
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Three Contact, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (102176)5557 - Three Contact, Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (102176)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 from two different Contact mining companies. Located in Elko County. The United States Mining and Smelting Company came to the district in 19
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to j****m for 18.75
 
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Cortez. Nevada Mining Stock Group (101612)5558 - Cortez. Nevada Mining Stock Group (101612)
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Lot of 4. Lander County. Located near Mount Tenabo, Cortez first attracted attention in 1862 when Mexican miners transported silver ore from the site
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****m for 18.75
 
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Two Douglas County, Nevada Mining Stocks (101608)5559 - Two Douglas County, Nevada Mining Stocks (101608)
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Lot of 2 different. 1) The Longfellow Gold Mining and Milling Company. Douglas Co. printed on seal. Issued for 20,400 shares to secretary E.W. Carman
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Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to V********e for 18.75
 
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