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The Sweetheart Express Auction (February 2021)
The Sweetheart Express Auction (February 2021)
Auction Currency
USD
Auction Location
3555 Airway Drive Suite 309
,
Reno
,
Nevada
,
89511
,
United States
Auction Details
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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Alameda Postcard Collection by Cardinell-Vincent Co. [128539]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 46 Alameda postcards made by the Cardinell-Vincent Company. Divided backs, postmarks from the early 1900s. Lots of water views, houses on the B
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Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*******h for 237.50
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Alameda Postcard Collection by Cardinell-Vincent Co. [128543]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 52 Alameda postcards published by Cardinell-Vincent Company. Street scenes, buildings, Encinal Yacht Club. Divided backs. Date: Country (if
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for 125.00
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Alameda Postcard Collection by Edward H. Mitchell [128531]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 41 postcards of Alameda made by Edward H. Mitchell of San Francisco.Mostly undivided backs, street scenes, victorian houses, yachting, building
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m**********a for 125.00
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5008 -
Alameda Postcard Collection by Multiple Publishers [128542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 57 postcards from Alameda made by various publishers: Newman (14); Pillsbury (7); Greenwood (17); American Art (8); Behrendt (9); Zim (2). Bui
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********s.. for 75.00
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Alameda Postcard Collection by Pacific Novelty Company [128540]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30 postcards of Alameda made by Pacific Novelty Company. Divided backs; Circa1909-1912. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California Cit
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for 62.50
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Alameda Postcard Collection by Souvenir Publishing Co. [128541]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 33 amber postcards of Alameda, made by Souvenir Publishing Co. of San Francisco and Los Angeles. Divided backs. Street scenes, beach scenes.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t******2 for 137.50
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5011 -
Alameda Postcard Collection made by Edward H. Mitchell [128538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 43 divided back Alameda postcards made by George H. Mitchell of San Francisco. Buildings, scenes of San Francisco Bay. Date: Country (if
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m**********a for 75.00
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5012 -
Alameda Postcard Collection: Post World War II [128537]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 60 Alameda postcards. Including 13 silver border cards. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Alameda Provenance: Ken Pr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t******2 for 37.50
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Alameda Real Photo Postcard Collection [128535]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22 real photo postcards from Alameda: Neptune Beach; the Oakland/Alameda "tube"; Government Island; and the Alameda Navy Base. The ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 112.50
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5014 -
Mountain Railway at Avalon Santa Catalina Island Postcards [122364]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two different rare colorprint unused postcards of the Mountain Railway at Avalon on Santa Catalina Island, California. One entitled "Ang...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to c******n for 37.50
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Berkeley Amber Postcard Collection [128529]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 62 amber postcards of Berkeley. Various makers: Mitchell (32); Cardinelli-Vincent (9); Souvenir Publishing (12); Pacific Novelty (2); Bardell
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for 75.00
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5016 -
Berkeley Postcard Collection & Ephemera [129097]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 59 postcards, some post World War Two, some linen handcolored, early RPCs. Also 18 pieces of ephemera: store cards, advertising cards. Date:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 37.50
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Berkeley Postcard Collection: Teddy Roosevelt Speaking 1904 [129103]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six Berkeley postcards: real photo of Theodore Roosevelt speaking to a packed Greek Theatre on the Berkeley campus 1904. Two 1890s ordering car
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 87.50
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Berkeley Railroad and Street Scenes Postcards [128511]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17 hand colored vintage cards from Berkeley Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, Key system street car depot; streets scenes of Shattuck Avenue, Ba
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for 73.20
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Berkeley Real Photo Postcard Collection [129093]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 38 black and white real photo postcards, divided and undivided backs. Greek Theatre, City Hall, University buildings, houses, street scenes.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 375.00
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Berkeley Real Photo Postcards of the 1923 Fire Destruction [128569]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven real photo postcards of the ruins left by the Berkeley fire of September 17, 1923. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California C
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for 162.50
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5021 -
Berkeley Water & Parks Postcard Collection [128510]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 vintage postcards from Berkeley California, mostly park scenes. Also the Greek Theatre, a ferry boat, a children's photography studio....
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for 25.00
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Claremont Hotel Historical Vintage Postcards [128497]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19 vintage postcards of the Hotel Claremont in the Berkeley hills. Seven RPCs, 12 chromolithos. Postmarks as early as 1909. "Residentia...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for 36.60
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Panorama Folding Postcards of Berkeley Views [128513]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four folding panorama postcards featuring views from the University. Two are four panel fold outs, one has a clever photo album pull out. 1906
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 106.25
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University of California Real Photo Postcards & 1930 Freshman Handbook [129102]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18 black and white real photo postcards, mostly undivided backs. Sather Gate; Campanile; Memorial Stadium. Also a 1930 pocket size Freshman Han
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 43.75
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