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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Instructions for US Deputy Mineral Surveyors Book  (80857)5640 - Instructions for US Deputy Mineral Surveyors Book (80857)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover April, 1894 edition. 73pp with foldout map. Some handwritten notes. Cover has signs of wear. Date: 1894 City/County: State:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******g for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Main Stream United States Oil Company Stocks  (103571)5641 - Main Stream United States Oil Company Stocks (103571)
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Lot of three. 1) Standard Oil Export Corporation. Specimen for preferred stock. Interesting vignette of allegorical man holding a ocean going vessel w
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Metallurgy (Books)  (85856)5642 - Metallurgy (Books) (85856)
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9 Books include: Pulverised Fuel Firing for Metallurgical Purposes; Materials Science and Engineering Series; An Outline of Metallurgical Practice; Ha
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******g for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Mines D'amtimoine De  Rochetrejoux Mining Bond Certificates  (81814)5643 - Mines D'amtimoine De Rochetrejoux Mining Bond Certificates (81814)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 total certificates. Incorporated in Lyon, France, June 1909; all signed and unissued; all have revenue coupons still attached; all in fair conditio
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Mines de Cuivre Argentifere, DeMinas Del Rif, The Pena Copper Mines Limited Bond Certificates  (81805644 - Mines de Cuivre Argentifere, DeMinas Del Rif, The Pena Copper Mines Limited Bond Certificates (8180
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4 total certificates. All signed and NOT canceled; all out of Spain; all in good condition, all in vinyl sleeves. Date: 1900's City/County: ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Mines D'or De Stanija Bond Certificate (French company of the Stanija Gold Mines)  (81819)5645 - Mines D'or De Stanija Bond Certificate (French company of the Stanija Gold Mines) (81819)
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1 total certificate. Signed and NOT canceled; all revenue coupons attached; in very good condition, nice bold orange background and trim. Date: 1
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Mining Camp Antiquities  (102682)5646 - Mining Camp Antiquities (102682)
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Glass oil container with spout, clear bottle, cobalt kettle, Plug Cut Tin, glass stoppers and more Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Nevada Chemical Company stock  (81865)5647 - Nevada Chemical Company stock (81865)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty Five shares of Nevada Chemical Company, number329, issued to E. A. Keenan, Trustee, dated May 19, 1919, registered to Tonopah Banking Corporati
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Russian and Baltic Mining Company Bond Certificates  (81821)5648 - Russian and Baltic Mining Company Bond Certificates (81821)
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19 total certificates. All signed and unissued; all have revenue coupons still attached; all in good condition, some bending and discoloration. Dat
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t******2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Societe Anonyme Des De Bernissart (Coal Mining Company Bond Certificates)  (81817)5649 - Societe Anonyme Des De Bernissart (Coal Mining Company Bond Certificates) (81817)
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2 total certificates. Both signed and unissued; revenue coupons still attached; in good condition, some tears and discoloration. The SA des Charbonn
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Societe des Mines de Boudoukha (Ivory Coast, Africa) Bond Certificates  (81810)5650 - Societe des Mines de Boudoukha (Ivory Coast, Africa) Bond Certificates (81810)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
23 total certificates. All signed and NOT issued; all have revenue coupons still attached; all in very good condition. Date: City/County: State
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Societe D'exploitations Minieres De L'inini Bond Certificates  (81815)5651 - Societe D'exploitations Minieres De L'inini Bond Certificates (81815)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
26 total certificates. All are signed and unissued; all have revenue coupons still attached; all in good condition, some water stains and discolorat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Societe D'exploitations Minieres De L'inini Bond Certificates  (81076)5652 - Societe D'exploitations Minieres De L'inini Bond Certificates (81076)
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48 total certificates. 8 have brown trim and 40 have blue trim; all signed and NOT canceled by two administrators, illegible; all in good condition,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Societe Industrielle Forestiere & Miniere du Proche Orient Bond Certificates  (81801)5653 - Societe Industrielle Forestiere & Miniere du Proche Orient Bond Certificates (81801)
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2 total certificates. Both signed and NOT canceled in Paris, France. In very good condition, green trim with aqua background; revenue coupons still
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********h for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Three Different Colored Societe Coloniale Agricole et Miniere Bond Certificates  (81078)5654 - Three Different Colored Societe Coloniale Agricole et Miniere Bond Certificates (81078)
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31 total certificates. 24 are ruby red, very good condition, 3 are light/dark blue trim and text, 3 are light/dark green trim and text; all in very g
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t******2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Three Mining Related Stocks  (101405)5655 - Three Mining Related Stocks (101405)
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1) North American Coal Briquette Company. No coal - no power! # 65. signed by La Montagni and president Quinrette(?). Dateline 1907. Incorporated 1903
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to s********K for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Two Varieties of The Venezuela Central Railway Company Limited Bond Certificates  (81077)5656 - Two Varieties of The Venezuela Central Railway Company Limited Bond Certificates (81077)
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9 total certificates. 5 have red trim with green lettering and 4 have green trim with black lettering; all signed by the director and secretary, both
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Union Miniere & Finaciere Coloniale & Union Charbonniere Continentale (French Bond Certificates)  (85657 - Union Miniere & Finaciere Coloniale & Union Charbonniere Continentale (French Bond Certificates) (8
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13 total certificates. All are signed and NOT canceled; all have revenue coupons attached; all in very good condition. Date: City/County: Stat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Four Mobile Railroad Passes  (60314)5658 - Four Mobile Railroad Passes (60314)
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1) Three passes for the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company. 1915, 1925, and 1926. The first is issued to RC Hebbs (GM of KC&M Railway). The latter...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Arizona Eastern Railroad Passes (1920 & 1924)  (60346)5659 - Arizona Eastern Railroad Passes (1920 & 1924) (60346)
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Two different: 1920 and 1924. Both are issued to W.R. Scott, president of the Southern Pacific Lines in Texas and Louisiana. Signed by two different p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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