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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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Lionel Route Control Crane [128044]3239 - Lionel Route Control Crane [128044]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Good condition in original box. #182 Magnetic Crane. Tested and working, but will need cleaning. Crane raise and lowers and moved left and right.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Lionel Switches, Transformer [128047]3240 - Lionel Switches, Transformer [128047]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. All in original boxes, in excellent condition. 1. Two RCS (remote controlled switch) O Gauge track set. 2. #020 90 deg. Crossing, O gau
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to 8*****W for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Lionel GG-1 Electric Locomotive [128045]3241 - Lionel GG-1 Electric Locomotive [128045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Lionel Pennsylvania GG-1 No. 2332 was the first release of this engine in 1947. This engine has five rubber-stamped gold stripes and lettering, wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Shell Oil Loco and Four Cars. [129900]3241a - Shell Oil Loco and Four Cars. [129900]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. An HO steam engine, coal tender, Shell tanker, and caboose. A Shell Oil promotional from the early 90's give away for fill up, die c...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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JC Penny Special Edition Lionel Loco 4-4-0 [133193]3242 - JC Penny Special Edition Lionel Loco 4-4-0 [133193]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#3 Steam 4-4-0 and Tender, Union Pacific, green with chrome boiler, "Golden Arrow" Lionel O-scale in presentation case. This was one of JC...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d**********t for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Lionel Advertising Collection [133606]3243 - Lionel Advertising Collection [133606]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 framed pieces plus ephemera. Includes framed Lionel Stock certificate and proof advertising vignette and several ads for Lionel c19303-50s. About t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to r**4 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Greenberg's Guides to Lionel Toy Trains Reference Library [133508]3244 - Greenberg's Guides to Lionel Toy Trains Reference Library [133508]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 1901-1942 4 volumes. 1945-69 6 volumes with 2 duplicate but different editions. 1970-91 3 volumes. Lionell 1987-95 1 volume. Lionel HO 2 vol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Greenberg's Lionel Catalogues - 5 [133505]3245 - Greenberg's Lionel Catalogues - 5 [133505]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes 5 volumes of different editions. The information is complete. Vol 1 is First Edition 1982 with dust jacket; Vol 2 is First Edition 1982 with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Lionel Train Instruction Book Collection, 1926-1969 (30) [131750]3246 - Lionel Train Instruction Book Collection, 1926-1969 (30) [131750]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Impressive collection of three notebook volumes, 30 pieces, of original Lionel train instruction booklets. The inventory: 1929, 1932 (2 diff), 1935,
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lionel Train Catalogs (about 79) [131753]3247 - Lionel Train Catalogs (about 79) [131753]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of about 79 different original Lionel train/toy catalogs.1927, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 (2 diff), 34, 35, 36, 37 (2 dif), 38 (3 diff),
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Lionel General Booklet Collection, c1932-1960s [131755]3248 - Lionel General Booklet Collection, c1932-1960s [131755]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of general Lionel booklets. Examples: 1932-Handbook for Model Railroad Engineerrs; 1930s and later: Lionel Track Layouts; How to Build A M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Lionel Catalog Duplicate Collection, 1929-65 (34) [131756]3249 - Lionel Catalog Duplicate Collection, 1929-65 (34) [131756]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the duplicate group of Mr. nelson's large Lionel catalog collection. There are 34 catalogs of all sorts, dating from a classic 1929 trai...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Locomotive, Tender and 2 Cars, Wind-Up [133227]3250 - Locomotive, Tender and 2 Cars, Wind-Up [133227]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#30417 with Tender, black with red trim. 1) Gondola, red and silver with blue trim 2) Observation, red with gray roof. No Key. Good condition. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****r for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Maklin Rolling Stock - 6 [133232]3251 - Maklin Rolling Stock - 6 [133232]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Flat Cars with sides, brown, 1 Box Car, white, 2 Passenger Coaches, green, and 1 Observation Car, green, glass intact. C7. HO Scale. Date: Early 1
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Marx Diesel AA Unit and 12 Cars [133186]3252 - Marx Diesel AA Unit and 12 Cars [133186]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tin type. #6000 Diesel, orange and silver marked Southern Pacific. 1) Red Box Car Pennsylvania 2) Hopper, brown, Pennsylvania 3) Hopper, blue with red
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to C********s for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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Original Boxed Marx Electric Train Set [131510]3253 - Original Boxed Marx Electric Train Set [131510]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An incredible Louis Marx 1940 era electric train set in its original box. Set includes engine, tender, tank car, hopper, cattle car and caboose. There
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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MTH "Turn Of The Century" Rolling Stock 11 Cars including Virginia & Truckee Railroad! [133188]3254 - MTH "Turn Of The Century" Rolling Stock 11 Cars including Virginia & Truckee Railroad! [133188]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Cars marked Virginia & Truckee Railroad including 2 are cattle cars, 2 box cars and 1 flat car with rails. 2 unmarked Flat cars with rails, tu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to C********s for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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MTH B Unit, Union Pacific [133005]3255 - MTH B Unit, Union Pacific [133005]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fairbank Morris Engine #1300 O Scale. (Mike's Train House in Maryland) like New (C8) Date: Modern Country (if not USA): State: City: Pro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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MTH B&O Locomotive and Caboose [133049]3256 - MTH B&O Locomotive and Caboose [133049]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#97 Baltimore and Ohio Loco yard switcher, black. C7-8, but no box. Caboose "Lionel Lines" #6167, red, Knuckle couplers. Mike's Toy Ho...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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MTH Crane Cars - 2 [133128]3257 - MTH Crane Cars - 2 [133128]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both are numbered X50009. Nickel Plate Road. Black in Color. Yellow Hooks. One is a prototype with white rope, marked on the bottom #1997 30-12A Proto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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