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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Sierra Apache Mining Company Stock  (90543)5600 - Sierra Apache Mining Company Stock (90543)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 1290 for 500 shares to W Martien. Signed by George Smedley and Edward Cofie president. Dateline Philadelphia 1882. Incorporated 1881. Kendall Bank N
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to D******3 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Johnsonville Eagle Cons. Mining Company Stock Certificate  (101541)5601 - Johnsonville Eagle Cons. Mining Company Stock Certificate (101541)
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Lexington, Okla. (printed under vignette). No. 185, issued for 100 shares to Max Telsa on Aug. 18th, 1897. Signed by president W. Autry and secretary
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to M****4 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Panther Creek Oil & Gas Company Stock Certificate  (100996)5602 - Panther Creek Oil & Gas Company Stock Certificate (100996)
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Vinita, Indian Territory (printed under title). Low number 2, issued for one share on March 20th, 1905 at Vinita. Signed by president Churchill and se
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to M******n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Two Deadwood Area Mining Stock Certificates  (100803)5603 - Two Deadwood Area Mining Stock Certificates (100803)
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Lot of 2 unissued. 1) The Cora Silver Mining Company. Place of Business: Deadwood. Location of Mines: Galena, Dakota (printed under vignettes). Galena
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to j****m for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Tornado Cons. Gold & Silver Mining & Milling Co. Stock signed by Seth Bullock  (100782)5604 - Tornado Cons. Gold & Silver Mining & Milling Co. Stock signed by Seth Bullock (100782)
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Unissued but signed by Seth Bullock as president. His signature is strongly pen cancelled. Bullock came to Deadwood a day before Wild Bill Hickok was
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******d for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Lead Stock Group  (101400)5605 - Lead Stock Group (101400)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. Globe Gold Mining Company of Lead, South Dakota. # 1433 for 1500 shares. Gold seal. Glack on brown safety paper. Signed b Samuel Nelter(
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to s********K for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Gorman Mining Company Stock Certificate  (100804)5606 - Gorman Mining Company Stock Certificate (100804)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, but in poor condition. Location of Mines: Canyon Mining District, Pennington County, Dakota (printed upper right) and Rapid City (printed under
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******d for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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The Mexican National Coal, Timber and Iron Co. Stock Certificate  (91870)5607 - The Mexican National Coal, Timber and Iron Co. Stock Certificate (91870)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dateline Colorado Springs, April 22nd, 1896. No. 278, issued for 2.5 shares to Chas. S. Hinchman. Signed by Walter Hinchman as president and asst. sec
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Red Jacket Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate  (100792)5608 - Red Jacket Mining & Milling Co. Stock Certificate (100792)
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La Plata, Cache Co., Utah (printed above dateline). Inc. Jan. 1892. No. 324, issued for 200 shares to the company president, H.B> Westover on May...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to o******d for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Copper Oxide Mineral Display Specimens, Mammoth Mine, Utah  (88611)5609 - Copper Oxide Mineral Display Specimens, Mammoth Mine, Utah (88611)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These two beautiful display specimens from the Mammoth Mine near the town of Mammoth, Utah, weigh about 12.4 pounds total. Both are rich in colorful g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to p*******m for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Nevada Ready Pay Mining Company Stock Certificate  (102171)5610 - Nevada Ready Pay Mining Company Stock Certificate (102171)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Arizona. No. 211, issued for 5,000 shares to Jessis T. Alderman on Oct. 17th, 1908. Signed by president Ender and secretary Kindy. Not cancell
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to N*******r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Open Pit Mines, Post Cards  (91320)5611 - Open Pit Mines, Post Cards (91320)
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Approx. 20 chromolitho's & RPC's: General View of Utah Copper Co., Property, Bingham Canyon, Utah; Butte, Montana and Berkeley Pit; Salt...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Utah Mines Cans and Artifacts  (88344)5612 - Utah Mines Cans and Artifacts (88344)
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Collected from Mammoth and other underground mines in Utah. 12 assorted cans miniand batteries. Date: City/County: State: Utah
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to l**********s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Utah Oil Company Stock Group  (103570)5613 - Utah Oil Company Stock Group (103570)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. Western Empire Petroleum. # 1637. Oil field vignette. 1958. 2) Western Empire Petroleum. # 1634. Oil field vignette. 1958. 3) Virgin Dome
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Western, UT Mine Artifacts  (102699)5614 - Western, UT Mine Artifacts (102699)
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Grab bag of rusty and other artifacts from western Utah mines and more Geff Pollock Collection Date: City/County: State: Utah
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to l**********s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Curlew Area Mining Stocks  (101403)5615 - Curlew Area Mining Stocks (101403)
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1) Kettle-Curlew MIning Company. Offices in Minneapolis and Huron, South Dakota. # 1356 for 125 shares to John Holtkamp. Signed by president Kemp and
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to l**********6 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Sinlahekeen Gold Mining Company  (101460)5616 - Sinlahekeen Gold Mining Company (101460)
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Early # 16 for 5,000 shares to RE Stevenson. Signed by Ridenour and president Payne. Dateline Loomis, Washington 1903. Incorporated in 1902. No cancel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***6 for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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First Thought Gold Mines, Limited stock  (101448)5617 - First Thought Gold Mines, Limited stock (101448)
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Lot of two. 1) Blue. #1305 for 100 shares to Goodenough. Signed by president Grieve. Incorporated 1901. Dateline 1925. Two vertical folds. No edge, co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to 9***6 for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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3 California / 1 Nevada Mining stock  (100413)5618 - 3 California / 1 Nevada Mining stock (100413)
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4 mining stock (3 California, 1 Nevada). 1) Unissued Cavilan Mining & Milling Company @ $10 each, cert. #899. Inc. Oct. 31, 1891. Located G...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to s********K for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Western US Mining Stock Certificates  (102208)5619 - Western US Mining Stock Certificates (102208)
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Lot of 4 different. 1) Butte Miner Company. Issued 1928, pen cancelled. 2) Farris Gold-Silver Mining Company. Spokane, Washington. Issued in 1926, not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to f***2 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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