The Sweetheart Express Auction (February 2021)

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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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Nevada Magazine Collector’s Edition Three Volumes.  [128057]1120 - Nevada Magazine Collector’s Edition Three Volumes. [128057]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Three volumes of Nevada Magazine covering 1966-1992. The volumes are divided into: Historic Characters, Ghost Towns, and then Cowboys. E
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to G*****l for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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USDA Soil Surveys for Nevada, by County, 1979  [126929]1121 - USDA Soil Surveys for Nevada, by County, 1979 [126929]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The classic 1979 series of soil surveys for the State of Nevada, a very important survey indicating soil qualities, content, maps and discussions. The
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Military Academy 1882 Record of Damages Log  [129726]1122 - Military Academy 1882 Record of Damages Log [129726]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A unique log book recording damages at the Eagleswood Military Academy. There are some very interesting sketches of ships on the opening flap covers o
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Cabinet Card of Lincoln County Bank, New Mexico   [128007]1123 - Cabinet Card of Lincoln County Bank, New Mexico [128007]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cab Card photo of Lincoln County Bank New Mexico. Circa 1880. Timeline would put this bank in Lincoln during the Lincoln County War 1878-82. Lot of
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to y******e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Large Silvercraft Sterling? Water Pitcher  [127720]1124 - Large Silvercraft Sterling? Water Pitcher [127720]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large sterling silver water pitcher with the maker's mark, SILVERCRAFT on the bottom. SILVERCRAFT, New York, NY, c.1923-1931, was a trademark of...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Recollections of New York City Police Chief  [131525]1125 - Recollections of New York City Police Chief [131525]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This book entitled "Recollections of a New York Chief of Police by George W. Walling. George Washington Walling was the police chief of New Yo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to v*********q for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Early Oregon 1850-1860 Book  [128006]1126 - Early Oregon 1850-1860 Book [128006]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Autographed by the author George E. Cole. Book has photo of author. This is based on the red collections by a pioneer of 1850. Entered by an Act of
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****G for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Oregon Woodmen of the World Ribbons  [131058]1127 - Oregon Woodmen of the World Ribbons [131058]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 in river case. Eugene May 15 Log Rolling. K of P Lodge 67 Lonerock, Ore. Foreningen Martha No 1. 3D flags on ribbon, Marsh field Ore. Go
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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"Hotel Hershey and Community" Promotional Brochure  [123838]1128 - "Hotel Hershey and Community" Promotional Brochure [123838]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hard to Find. Although a famous chocolate town - it was founded by MS Hershey in 1909 as a co-op for Better Living. His vision eventually became a rea
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Mount Rushmore Memorial First Edition  [128244]1129 - Mount Rushmore Memorial First Edition [128244]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 36-page booklet put out by the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission in 1930. The book shows, through photos and text, the construction of the
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m******t for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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South Dakota Historical Pair of Photos Plus a Stock  [131522]1130 - South Dakota Historical Pair of Photos Plus a Stock [131522]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stereos include a view of General Crook's Expedition to the Black Hills by S.J. Morrow, Yankton, D.T. Large group of men on the street. The view...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********6 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Galveston Texas Stereo View  [131518]1131 - Galveston Texas Stereo View [131518]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stereo view of Galveston, Texas from P.H. Rose Photo. Please see photos for more details and condition. Date: 1800's Country (if not USA): ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Texas Pocket Map- 1900  [128868]1132 - Texas Pocket Map- 1900 [128868]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rand McNally's Indexed County and Railroad Pocket Map and Shipper's Guide of Texas, Showing the entire railroad system, along with cities, t...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T*****2 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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"Tacoma Illustrated" - a beautiful piece of illustrations and drawings  [123827]1133 - "Tacoma Illustrated" - a beautiful piece of illustrations and drawings [123827]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Published for the Chamber of Commerce and paints a rosy picture for this Washington city. 98 pages. 9.5 x 12". "A compilations of the res...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Lodges & Hotels in the Canadian Rockies - Lot of Three  [123840]1134 - Lodges & Hotels in the Canadian Rockies - Lot of Three [123840]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) "Jasper Park Lodge" in Alberta Province. In the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Owned and operated by the Canadian National Railways. c1...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
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Cuba Photos Post Spanish American War, 1900 (10)  [128857]1135 - Cuba Photos Post Spanish American War, 1900 (10) [128857]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About ten, very nice mounted photos of Cuba around 1898-1900. Three smaller photos with seven larger rectangular photos. One of the smaller photos sho
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to y******e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Ephemera from President Gamal Nasser of Egypt  [129663]1136 - Ephemera from President Gamal Nasser of Egypt [129663]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Christmas card from the President of Egypt: Gamal Nasser. The date, 1964. Date: Country (if not USA): Egypt State: City: Prove
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Antonio Canova Sketches--Rare  [126699]1137 - Antonio Canova Sketches--Rare [126699]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two incredibly rare sketches for sculptures by Antonio Canova. 1) A signed graphite study for his sculpture Daedalus and Icarus, which he completed in
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Javanese Design Jewelry Box  [122508]1138 - Javanese Design Jewelry Box [122508]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Javanese designed jewelry type box it measures 6"x 4"x 2" and has a patina finish. and a wood interior lining. Please see p...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Steamship & Photo Grab Bag  [131345]1139 - Steamship & Photo Grab Bag [131345]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unusual and unique grab bag lot of black & white photos shot in various locales in Japan. There are also two Steamship company items, a photo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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