Summer Americana Auction--July 2019

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Welcome to our Summer Sale!

The summer sale features everything good about summer collectors – mining artifacts – and all elements of western history.

Here’s some highlights!
More than a dozen ore cars!!
Great manuscript archives, including that of a Mormon family and their trials and tribulations over several decades, from Nauvoo to Salt Lake, and back to the East coast; a newly surfaced Adolph Sutro-Comstock Lode archive and documents; an amazing archive from Nevada engineer John Heizer; a scrap book from promoter Tex Rickard; early Arizona military letters; a pair of 1860’s maps showing the location of the original adobes in Los Angeles! Wow! And there’s lots more.
The western Art section is huge, with art in every category. One of my favorites is the ornately engraved presentation silver chalice from Grass Valley, a “must-have” for any mining or California collector
Antique bottles and marbles. Hundreds of lots of California and Nevada items accompanied by a marble collection. Some of my favorites (other than bottles, which are always fun and historical) are the ceramic series of cat house decanters. This rare set has been split up by region, making it even more fun. While we’ve had a few of these over the years, we’ve never seen this many different- ever!
Stocks and bonds. This is another “wow” offering from two or more collections. Some highlights: Chinese bond collection; Arizona material- Sopori (1850’s), Gold MC, Picacho (1860’s), and from California the Bear River piece that preceded the Tuolumne stock that features a killer mining vignette; and of course a huge offering of more from the famous Prag Collection
Numismatics has about a little of everything related to coins and currency. Lots of scrip, tokens, medals (make sure you make it all the way thru the catalog!), and two spectacular gold fakes of which one was unknown, and the other very well published. There’s also a great strong box to put it all in! Medal collectors, don’t miss the late July sale as well.
Speaking of gold, don’t miss the high grade ore specimens from two major collections, the Heizer collection and Pollock. Most of Heizer’s material is Nevada-Cal, while Pollock is Mostly Utah, Alaska.
With 4000 lots, you’ll have plenty of great material to look over.

Don’t forget the search box on the “Virtual Catalog” on our web site. It can help you find the things you want in a hurry. But there’s nothing like surfing through the catalog – you get to find all sorts of neat things you might never have thought about.

Full Schedule

Day 1 (Thur, July 11) Lots 1000-1776

Apparel
Jewelry
Art
Furnishings & Décor
Native Americana
General Foreign Collectibles
Sports
Entertainment Industry
Music Related
Political
Military
General Americana Part I
Advertising
Badges
Belt Buckles
Brewing & Tobacco
Circus
Fire related
Gold Rush
Licence Plates
Lock/Key
Microscope
Scale
Tools
Toys
Dolls
Misc Americana Collectibles


Day 2 (Fri, July 12) Lots 2000-2670

General Americana Part II
(Geographically Sorted)
Bottles
Brothel
Cowboy
Gaming
Saloon
Tokens
Numismatics
Weaponry
Marbles

Day 3 (Sat,July 13) Lots 3000-3855

Minerals
Mining Part I
(California-Nevada)

Day 4 (Sun, July 14) Lots 4000-4808

Mining Part I
(New Jersey-End)
Transportation
Railroadiana
Postal History
Wells Fargo & Express

Day 5 (Mon, July 15) Lots 5000-6487

Bargains & Dealer Specials
Art
Bottles
Civil War
General Americana
Mining
Native Americana
Numismatics
Railroadiana
Transportation

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Books / Funk & Wagnalls, Book Of The Years &  Bonus Item   (106253)2200 - Books / Funk & Wagnalls, Book Of The Years & Bonus Item (106253)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a very nice selection of books for your reading pleasure. Item # 1: Britannica Word Language / Edition of Funk & Wagnalles Standard / Di...
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Santa Anna Autographed U.S. Bond   (106422)2201 - Santa Anna Autographed U.S. Bond (106422)
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$500 7% 1st Mortgage bond #1177 issued to J. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, June 28, 1866 in New York City while Santa Anna was living in exile. Bond i
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Black River Canal Stock   (83419)2202 - Black River Canal Stock (83419)
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I/U onion skin. #209 Baring Brothers $5000 5%. Signed by cashier Robert White. "The Black River Canal was a canal built in northern New York in...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 750.00
Sold to c*********p for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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DeWitt Clinton Signature 1: Appointment of Commissioner of Mortgages   (104502)2203 - DeWitt Clinton Signature 1: Appointment of Commissioner of Mortgages (104502)
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Appointment of Lorenzo B. Jones on the county of Rensselaer. Signed February 25, 1822. DeWitt Clinton served as Governor of New York from 1817 to 1822
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Lithographs / Gypsy Girl & Boy / 2 Items   (105388)2204 - Lithographs / Gypsy Girl & Boy / 2 Items (105388)
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Here is a nice pair of items. Item #1 of 2: Very young Gypsy Gil with a yellow head scarf, and dangling earrings, and vert attractive. Item # 2 of 2:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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New York City Directory    (81505)2205 - New York City Directory (81505)
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New York City directory for 1854 to 1855. Published by Charles Rogers, New York. Hard bound, ads present, rebound binding. Choice Gold Rush era refere
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*********t for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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New York City Postcard Collection   (105443)2206 - New York City Postcard Collection (105443)
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Approx 500 New York City postcards. Woolworth building, Flat Iron building, Grand Central Terminal, Coney Island, GWB, Empire State Building and many
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********x for (170.00 + 37.40BP) = 207.40
 
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New York Postcards Collection   (105442)2207 - New York Postcards Collection (105442)
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Approx 450 New York state postcards, mostly chromolitho with some RPC's. Rochester, Saratoga Springs, Niagra Falls, Albany and moreSalvatore Fal...
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Estimate : 190.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Standard Oil Trust assignment of legal title   (106432)2208 - Standard Oil Trust assignment of legal title (106432)
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Cancelled July 10, 1899, 100 shares of Standard Oil Trust - Assignment of Legal Title., cert. # 1629 issued to Mary C. Thaw on June 16, 1898. Signed
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to b********t for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Standard Oil Trust stock / Tilford & Flagler photos   (106430)2209 - Standard Oil Trust stock / Tilford & Flagler photos (106430)
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Cancelled (Aug 4, 1896) 25 shares of Standard Oil Trust stock issued to H. J. Judson & Co. # A6613 dated July 24, 1896 signed by secretary and a...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Standard Oil Trust Stock Certificate Signed by JD Rockefeller   (106431)2210 - Standard Oil Trust Stock Certificate Signed by JD Rockefeller (106431)
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Cancelled 1 share (July 21, 18991- Transfer No #10184 certificate issued of Standard Oil Trust stock certificate #3209 issued to Clara E. Hepburn on
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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McKinley Birthplace Member Document   (72060)2211 - McKinley Birthplace Member Document (72060)
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Unissued National McKinley Birthplace Memorial Assoc. Member document signed by Joseph E Butler Jr. Nice blue and gold seal. Date: State/Country:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Ohio Postcards   (105270)2212 - Ohio Postcards (105270)
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Approx 80 Ohio postcards, mostly chromolitho. Norwalk, Youngstown, Cleveland, Cincinnati and moreSalvatore Falcone Collection Date: State/Country:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Port of Astoria, OR Colored Panorama   (106365)2213 - Port of Astoria, OR Colored Panorama (106365)
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Port of Astoria, OR Woodfield panorama in frame. Identifying info on back. 9x24". Hand colored. Date: 1923 State/Country: Oregon City/County...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Oregon black/white postcards   (105156)2214 - Oregon black/white postcards (105156)
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Approximately: 1) 500 black and white postcards with 3 duplicates 2) 110 color postcards with 7 duplicates. Postcards include Portland in 1907,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Mt. Holly Brick and Clay Company stock   (104024)2215 - Mt. Holly Brick and Clay Company stock (104024)
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# 194 for 2 shares to Ann E Kinter. Signed by Charles H Kinter and president E Wallower. Dateline 1899. Incorporated 188. Office in Harrisburg. Works
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Pennsylvania Postcard Collection   (105275)2216 - Pennsylvania Postcard Collection (105275)
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Approx 250 Pennsylvania postcards. Chromolitho, modern, a few RPC's. Alttona, Pittsburgh, Valley Forge, Philadelphia etcSalvatore Falcone Collec...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Sibbald Patent Steam Boiler Assoc Stock   (105631)2217 - Sibbald Patent Steam Boiler Assoc Stock (105631)
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I/U # 147 Teo Brown 20 shares 1857. Signed by Aaron Lippincott and Austin J. Montgomery. Ship, train and building vignette. Ken Prag Collection Date
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Wiconisco Canal Co Stock   (105604)2218 - Wiconisco Canal Co Stock (105604)
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Punch cancelled? issued 1846, some small paper issues. "The Wiconisco Canal was a 19th century transportation waterway, about 12 miles (19 km) ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to H*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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South Sea Guano Company Stock Certificate   (107216)2219 - South Sea Guano Company Stock Certificate (107216)
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Inc. in West Virginia. No. 194, issued for 100 shares to Woodward Emery on Feb. 10th, 1900 in Charleston. Signed by president Cyrus Toole and treasure
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w*****s for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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