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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Prescott, A.T. Fireman's Belt, The Toughs Hose Co. No. 1, 1884  [131069]1000 - Prescott, A.T. Fireman's Belt, The Toughs Hose Co. No. 1, 1884 [131069]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original leather fireman's belt, 2.5" wide, fitting a 30-34" waist. The number "1" is in red, inset on the leather hasp. The...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Overland Company Corporate Seal  [131528]1001 - Overland Company Corporate Seal [131528]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a corporate seal for the Overland Company of Arizona. It stands about 8.5" and the stamp plate is still sharp. Please see photos for m...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to F*****a for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Arizona Historical Ephemera Group (9)  [131521]1002 - Arizona Historical Ephemera Group (9) [131521]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes three stereoviews. All are Keystone or Underwood views. Includes a cattle roundup in Arizona, Up the Colorado River, from Pyrites Point t
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Appointment of Delegate for the Bodie Fire Dept.  [128024]1003 - Appointment of Delegate for the Bodie Fire Dept. [128024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter of election by the Pioneer Hook and Ladder Co. of Hugh Gorman as Delegate to serve on the Board of Fire Delegates of Bodie, Cal. Signed by Alex
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Souvenir Hat Made of Paper  [127787]1004 - Souvenir Hat Made of Paper [127787]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Souvenir hat from celebration of "Raisin Day" from Fresno California.Good condition, 14.5" x 12.5". Date: cearly 1900's Co...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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High School Yearbooks from John Wayne's  Alma Mater  [131332]1005 - High School Yearbooks from John Wayne's Alma Mater [131332]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is for all you John Wayne fans. It's the 1923 and 1924 yearbooks from "The Duke's" high school, Glendale Union High School. I...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r*******6 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Yearbook from John Wayne's High School & Two  JC Yearbooks  [131333]1006 - Yearbook from John Wayne's High School & Two JC Yearbooks [131333]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In this 1924 edition of the Glendale Union High School yearbook, Wayne, known by his birth name Marion Morrison, is noted for being the junior class v
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Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Olympic Lodge and WOTW Ribbons  [131055]1007 - Olympic Lodge and WOTW Ribbons [131055]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 in river display. Knights of Pythias Olympic Lodge No 74 (4 ribbons), Woodsmen of the World Camp No 340. Grass Valley . Very ornate ribbo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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"Moving Picture World" Magazine 1917 and Paramount Date Book 1937-38  [127732]1008 - "Moving Picture World" Magazine 1917 and Paramount Date Book 1937-38 [127732]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of movie memorabilia includes 1764-page magazine "Moving Picture World," dated Sept. 15, 1917 and "Exhibitors Date Book" wi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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1950's TV Western Star Autographed Photos  [127439]1009 - 1950's TV Western Star Autographed Photos [127439]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Autographed photos of four western stars on 8"x 10" photos. Included in this group is Hugh O'Brian, star of the 1950's series &quo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to g*******h for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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19th Century Iron Door Used in Hollywood  [115653]1010 - 19th Century Iron Door Used in Hollywood [115653]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A real find for the movie fanatic. This is an iron door that, after it outlived its use in some old California mining town, escaped to Hollywood, wher
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Anthony Quinn, Peter Falk, George Burns Photos  [127445]1011 - Anthony Quinn, Peter Falk, George Burns Photos [127445]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three publicity photos featuring actors Anthony Quinn, Peter Falk and George Burns. These are 8"x 10" publicity photos with unauthenticate...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*******h for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Autograph & Caricature of Sir Alfred Hitchcock  [127433]1012 - Autograph & Caricature of Sir Alfred Hitchcock [127433]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare and very unique autograph by the "Master of Suspense" Sir Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980). The autograph is on a 3.5"x 5.5" ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to d*******f for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Autographed Photo of Fay Wray  [127440]1013 - Autographed Photo of Fay Wray [127440]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Autographed 8"x 10" photo of King Kong heartthrob, actress Fay Wray. Wray, who starred in 123 movies over an almost 60 year career, also a...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 2*****s for (90.00 + 19.80BP) = 109.80
 
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Autographed Silent Star Photos (40)  [129807]1014 - Autographed Silent Star Photos (40) [129807]
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A collection of 40 autographed and stamped autograph photos of movie stars of the silent era of Hollywood. Each photo measures 6"x 8" and ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Brando/Pacino Autographed Photo  [127432]1015 - Brando/Pacino Autographed Photo [127432]
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An 8"x 10" production still from "The Godfather" (1972) featuring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. Photo is a screen lift from the f...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Connery/Ford Autographed Production Still  [127443]1016 - Connery/Ford Autographed Production Still [127443]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An 8"x 10" color photo of Sir Sean Connery and Harrison Ford in their role as father and son in Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and t...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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DeNiro/Pesci Autographed Production Still  [127442]1017 - DeNiro/Pesci Autographed Production Still [127442]
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An 8"x 10" color production still from the 1995 Martin Scorsese film "Casino." Photo is autographed by the two main stars Rober...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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George C. Scott Autographed Patton Photo  [127444]1018 - George C. Scott Autographed Patton Photo [127444]
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This could be your lucky day, as we're featuring an 8"x 10" production still of actor George C. Scott in his Oscar winning role as &qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Hollywood Hodge Podge  [127448]1019 - Hollywood Hodge Podge [127448]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two copies of sheet music from the 1920's, a couple of Ken Murray's Blackouts of 1944 editions, a copy of a Ventura Museum book featuring Co...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to g*******h for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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