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The Sweetheart Express Auction (February 2021)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

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Greetings Collectors!

The first sale of the 2021 season is upon us as the best sale we’ve had in several years – across the board – in every category. We’ve been fortunate to receive many key collections from around America to offer some of the best material to be sold in years. It is truly a Covid-breaking sale that should have everybody jumping from their seats! In fact, it may be the best cross section of collectibles since the great market crash of 2008. We’ve called this sale “The Sweetheart Express” to commemorate the Valentine’s Day weekend and the Gary Nelson Railroad Collection.

Here’s a look at some of the major categories, with a glimpse at what is in them.

Railroad- the Gary Nelson Railroad Collection, about 600 lots, covering almost every category of railroad collectibles: Model trains; Cast iron trains; Train lanterns; Train signal lights; Train headlights; Train bells; Train ephemera; RR pass collections. This collection contains the very first cast iron train purchased from another major collection.

Arizona history- Rare Vulture Mine gold ingot, c 1911-1914, from an old Wickenburg family; a collection of 19th century Native American photos and documents, including two Apache Scout Medal of Honor winners, 2 letters from famous Earp era lawman Robert Paul, a Copper Queen Mine security force Colt revolver from 1907.

Colorado history- Leadville 19th century photo collection, documents from the miner's strike of 1896-7, spectacular United Mine Workers of America parade banner from the 1903 coal strike, a new discovery silver ingot from Leadville with an engraved mountain scene with a Colorado - famous Rhode Island family tie, choice mining medals and so-called dollars.

Montana history- Stuart MacKenzie’s collection of Montana stocks (all categories), Yellowstone collection, and saloon letters.

Western History – Rare and original tin type of George Custer in original case, and rarities across the board!

Badges etc- fantastic selection from the Lerch collection from California to Colorado; more of the special Presidential Inauguration badge collection, Mare Island, several fire badges, etc

Don Polland western sculpture collection- more than 1000 sculptures of very high quality design and detail from a major southern California collection. Native American themed, some western themed and some civil war, from 4” to three feet! This is the largest collection to be offered publicly!!

The Ken Prag Stocks are incredible- A major part of Ken's collection, this offering is of US businesses other than mining and railroad, plus Oil. It is nothing short of spectacular. Great rarities in every category you can think of, including some rare autographs such as Edison's son, and many important financial figures.

California gold rush- James Marshall autograph, gorgeous gold quartz watch chain and more.

Art- fantastic material across the board- the best we’ve had. David Roberts lithographs (Egypt, and the Holy Land, c1842-44), selections from the Ben-T art collection including a fantastic map from the reign of Peter the Great c 1722, great oils by some of the prominent early twentieth century Russian artists, and more.

Numismatics- great medals including a rare 1862 Lincoln Peace Medal with Osage provenance, California tokens, wood nickels, selections from the Ellsworth collection including the only set of encased large cents with every date, including the rarities!, California gaming token collection, US gold coin “look-alike” counters, so-called dollars and more!!

Firearms: a Copper Queen Mine Colt, several rare Colts with papers, and more.
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Auction Schedule

Day 1, February 11th, 2021, Lots 1000-1729
            General Americana (1000-1275)
                        Geo. Sort
                        Jewelry
                        Marbles & Toys
                        Miscellaneous
            Bottles & Saloon (1276-1339)
                        Bottles
                        Saloon, Brewing, & Drug Ephemera
            Mining Collectibles (1340-1431)
            Stocks & Bonds Part I
                        Mining (1432-1729)
 
Day 2, February 12th, 2021, Lots 2000-2729
            Stocks & Bonds Part II
                        Oil (2000-2113)
                        Railroad (2114-2176)
                        Transportation (2177-2246)
                        Miscellaneous (2247-2645)
                                    Agriculture
                                    Banking
                                    Brewing
                                    Industrial
                                    Other
            Firearms, Military, & Political Collectibles (2646-2729)
 
Day 3, February 13th, 2021, Lots 3000-3757
            Railroadiana & Transportation (3000-3559)
                        Model Railroading (3000-3286)
                        Railroad Equipment (3287-3430)          
                        Railroad & Transportation Ephemera (3431-3559)
            Numismatics (3560-3635)
            Tokens (3636-3704)
            Sports (3705-3757)
 
Day 4, February 14th, 2021, Lots 4000-4763
            Art (4000-4137)
            Native Americana (4138-4148)
            Philatelic (4149-4430)
            Bargains & Dealer Specials Part I
                        Stocks & Bonds (4431-4763)
 
Day 5, February 15th, 2021, Lots 5000-5708
            Bargains & Dealer Specials Part II
                        Philatelic (5000-5209)
                        General Americana (5210-5390)
                        Numismatics (5391-5708)
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Tuck's Valentine's Greetings Postcards (16) [118797]4389 - Tuck's Valentine's Greetings Postcards (16) [118797]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sixteen Tuck's postcards copyrighted 1907 by the New York Herald. Titled the "Little Nemo" Series #6. Very colorful and artistic cards...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Embossed Flowers Postcards Group (52) [129515]4390 - Embossed Flowers Postcards Group (52) [129515]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of fifty two postcards embossed with flowers and other various animals and greetings. Holiday greeting include Christmas, Birthday, Easter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Feather Postcards Including One with Hair (6) [118795]4391 - Feather Postcards Including One with Hair (6) [118795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six unique postcards with feathers or hair attached. Five cards include feathers as part of the bodies of the birds on the card. One card includes hai
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Gibraltar Post Cards [131036]4392 - Gibraltar Post Cards [131036]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot 0f 22. Five have handwriting ,three w/stamps. Two white border RPC of Gibraltar. remainder are color. Several are of bullfights, the lower G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to t********f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Great Lakes Region Large-Letter Postcards ~ 96 [129398]4393 - Great Lakes Region Large-Letter Postcards ~ 96 [129398]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
As automobile tourism expanded across the United States, the appearance of postcards featuring the name of a state or city in large, hollow letters fi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****9 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Great Lakes RR Depot Postcards - 43 color; 10 B&W [129002]4394 - Great Lakes RR Depot Postcards - 43 color; 10 B&W [129002]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten B&W and 43 color postcards of railroad depots, large and small, from Michigan (24), Wisconsin (12), Minnesota (15), and Nebraska(1), one unk...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*****s for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Hands Across the Sea- Silk British Ships Postcards (7) [118791]4395 - Hands Across the Sea- Silk British Ships Postcards (7) [118791]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven Hands Across the Sea silk postcards with British ship names and the American and British flags. One card features the R.M.S. Saxonia.. Other car
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****9 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Bass Relief Royal Themed Postcards (8) [131513]4396 - Bass Relief Royal Themed Postcards (8) [131513]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A small collection of bass relief postcards with a royal theme. Included are cards showing the Czar of Russia, the King of Spain, Queen Alexandra and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Hold to the Light Art & Humor Postcards (8) [118536]4397 - Hold to the Light Art & Humor Postcards (8) [118536]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight various art and humor cards from Hold to the Light. Includes two September cards with art by Max Stein, 1914, Chi. Two cards Shadowgraph #402 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********r.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Hold to the Light- Artsy Houses and West European Scenes (23) [118793]4398 - Hold to the Light- Artsy Houses and West European Scenes (23) [118793]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of twenty-three Hold to the Light cards. Features western European houses and landscapes. Some are postmarked early 1900's. A highlight in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********r.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Hold to the Light- Christmas Postcards Collection (35) [118800]4399 - Hold to the Light- Christmas Postcards Collection (35) [118800]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large grouping of Hold to the Light Christmas postcardsfrom the early 1900's. Beautiful Christmas scenes, including snowy cottages, angels, The ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********r.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Hold to the Light- Easter Postcards (12) [118808]4400 - Hold to the Light- Easter Postcards (12) [118808]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve Easter Greetings postcards from Hold to the Light. Images include spring flowers, chicks, angels, and Easter bunnies and eggs in bright colors.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Hold to the Light- Holiday Early 1900's Postcards (10) [118531]4401 - Hold to the Light- Holiday Early 1900's Postcards (10) [118531]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten holiday cards including two Thanksgiving, five New Year's cards for 1908-9, and three Valentine's Day cards. All good condition. Three c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******e for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Hold to the Light- Numismatics U.S. Mint 1907 Rare Postcards (2) [118532]4402 - Hold to the Light- Numismatics U.S. Mint 1907 Rare Postcards (2) [118532]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Hold to the Light postcards of the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. Published by J. Koehler New York- Berlin 1902. Both postally used 1907. Both good co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Hold to the Light- NY, Boston, NJ, Washington D.C. Postcards (11) [118533]4403 - Hold to the Light- NY, Boston, NJ, Washington D.C. Postcards (11) [118533]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven Hold to the Light cards of city scenes. Five cards of NY, four of which are published by J. Koehler New York- Berlin and one published by Franz
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********r.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Hold to the Light- Sailing Ships Postcards (6) [118796]4404 - Hold to the Light- Sailing Ships Postcards (6) [118796]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six postcards that feature ships and boats sailing. A highlight includes a beautiful artistic card of several ships in a harbor and is postmarked c. 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Hold to the Light- St. Louis World's Fair 1904 Postcards (12) [118809]4405 - Hold to the Light- St. Louis World's Fair 1904 Postcards (12) [118809]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve Hold to the Light postcards of the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. Buildings pictured include the Missouri State Building, the Palace of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Hold to the Light- St. Louis, MO. Postcards (9) [118534]4406 - Hold to the Light- St. Louis, MO. Postcards (9) [118534]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine Hold to the Light postcards of St. Louis, MO. Published by Samuel Cupples Envelope Co., St. Louis and New York. Three cards postmarked in the ear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Hold to the Light- Western U.S. Postcards (2) [118535]4407 - Hold to the Light- Western U.S. Postcards (2) [118535]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two western U.S. cards, one of Salt Lake City, UT, and the other of Portland, OR. Both are in good condition. The SLC card features the City and Count
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to m********s.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Jewish Humor Cards & Ephemera ~ 25 cards; 9 Ephemera [129397]4408 - Jewish Humor Cards & Ephemera ~ 25 cards; 9 Ephemera [129397]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 25 Jewish-caricatured color postcards, some bawdy, and nine pieces of ephemera including Jewish-relief stamps, temple life membership
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to R*****r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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