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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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Shiloh! The Bloody Sixth Signed, Numbered Print by Rick Reeves [122488]2669 - Shiloh! The Bloody Sixth Signed, Numbered Print by Rick Reeves [122488]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
21 x 25" signed and numbered print by Rick Reeves, 1991. Mint Condition. 623/750. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Date: Country (i...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Military Certificates (2) [131359]2670 - Military Certificates (2) [131359]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two documents, one measuring 23"x 18, the other 18"x 11". The larger one bears the heading, "Military Order of the Loyal Legion....
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Wartime Photos WW1, Korean Wars, WW2 [129670]2671 - Wartime Photos WW1, Korean Wars, WW2 [129670]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of B&W photos that cover WW1, the Korean war and several from WW2; a total of over 70 photos in all. There is a photo of s...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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World War 1 Red Cross Poster [127781]2672 - World War 1 Red Cross Poster [127781]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original Christmas Roll Call poster signed by Harrison Fisher, circa 1918 By American National Red Cross. Vivid color of woman in Red Cross uniform of
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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U.S Treasury World War II Poster [131631]2673 - U.S Treasury World War II Poster [131631]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 18"x 26" World War II poster printed by the Government Printing Office encouraging the public to help in the war effort by purch...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Collection of WW2 Photos in the Pacific Theatre and Memorabilia [129672]2674 - Collection of WW2 Photos in the Pacific Theatre and Memorabilia [129672]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection from a naval officer during WW2. There are six official US Navy 8X10 photos involving the Battle of the Corral Sea 1942. See Japa
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 3***6 for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Military Records, C.T. Idle, Jr. - Korea and WW2 [131277]2675 - Military Records, C.T. Idle, Jr. - Korea and WW2 [131277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hundreds of photographs and personal photograph album of C.T Idle, of his work on the USS Tanie, and other ships. Date: Country (if not USA): Sta
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a********o for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Navy Officer's Archive [131273]2676 - Navy Officer's Archive [131273]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Robert Balasan (1918 to 2011). Served in both Korea and WW2. This group includes items from his period on the aircraft carrier USS Bennington, up thro
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********o for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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U.S. Army Purple Heart and WW 11 Service Medals [127131]2677 - U.S. Army Purple Heart and WW 11 Service Medals [127131]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a U.S. Army Vietnam era Purple Heart medal with bar and lapel pin, unissued with case. There is an Army Commendation medal and lapel pin w
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Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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World War II Bomber Reports, 1945 over Japan in the Texas Doll [123858]2678 - World War II Bomber Reports, 1945 over Japan in the Texas Doll [123858]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
34 mission typed mission reports. From easy with little flak to being shot up. Includes tales of B-29's lost in combat and Japanese fighters exp...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****a for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Iwo Jima Reconnaissance Photos, 9 Months Before Famous Attack, 1944 (15) [128851]2679 - Iwo Jima Reconnaissance Photos, 9 Months Before Famous Attack, 1944 (15) [128851]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great views of Iwo Jima from all different coastal sides showing the terrain, with a few showing Motoyama Airfield or a faint radio tower. The photos
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a****a for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Strategic Military Photos, South Pacific, WWII (19) [128850]2680 - Strategic Military Photos, South Pacific, WWII (19) [128850]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great group of WWII bombing and camoflage photos from the South Pacific. Nineteen black and white photos in total. Pictures show U.S. planes, bombing
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********o for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Stage Coach, Fort Grant, Arizona Territory Original Photograph, c1885 [126927]2681 - Stage Coach, Fort Grant, Arizona Territory Original Photograph, c1885 [126927]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mounted photograph on D. A. Markey board, identified on obverse and reverse, Fort Grant. The photo shows a stage coach with driver and assistant and a
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to o*******9 for (1,050.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,312.50
 
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Mare Island Shipyard Token, Badge & Ephemera Collection [131129]2682 - Mare Island Shipyard Token, Badge & Ephemera Collection [131129]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an incredible collection of around 50 tokens, patches, badges, all related to the Mare Island Naval Shipyard (1854-1995) in Vallejo, Californi
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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National Guard of Nevada Roster, 1884 [131303]2683 - National Guard of Nevada Roster, 1884 [131303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Document measures 17" x 13', front and back printed list of the Nevada National Guard Members, from Virginia City to Ruby Hill. Signed on t...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Utah National Guard Challenge Coins [129235]2684 - Utah National Guard Challenge Coins [129235]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five high quality, multi color enameled challenge coins from the Utah National Guard. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Utah City: Pro
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Congressional Medal of Honor Society Challenge Coin [129234]2685 - Congressional Medal of Honor Society Challenge Coin [129234]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Awarded to John P. Baca, Vietnam, 10 Feb. 1970 by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provena
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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U.S. Navy Navigator's Case with Dividers [127133]2686 - U.S. Navy Navigator's Case with Dividers [127133]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a U.S. Navy Navigator's Case with two complete dividers for navigation with maps. This unique case has a telescoping latch built by the ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lionel US Navy Standard Mark I Compass and Accessories [133466]2687 - Lionel US Navy Standard Mark I Compass and Accessories [133466]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Standard brass compass, 10 inch diameter in a gimbled mount in a wood box, made by Lionel, includes the azimuth circle in a separate wood box, that ap
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Radiation Detector, Navy, Korean War [131275]2688 - Radiation Detector, Navy, Korean War [131275]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Radiac Set, AN/PDR-27F. Admiral Corporation, Chicago. Navy Department. 1953. Portable, watertight battery-operated Radiation Detector, used by the Nav
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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