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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Conrad, Montana Saloon Billhead Group  [123940]1299 - Conrad, Montana Saloon Billhead Group [123940]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Elk Saloon. John Oldenkamp proprietor. 1907. 2) Board of Trade Saloon. 1911. "Finest Grade Bourbon Liquors Sold in Montana." Signed by ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Cut Bank Saloon Billhead Collection  [123939]1300 - Cut Bank Saloon Billhead Collection [123939]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten. All Different. 1) First Chance Saloon. NH Thorsgord proprietor. 1903. 2) First Chance Saloon. 1903. Thorsgord. 3) First and First Chance S
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Dupuyer, Montana Saloon Billhead Group  [123936]1301 - Dupuyer, Montana Saloon Billhead Group [123936]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) Klondike Saloon. Dean & Dean Proprietors. 1900. 2) O&L Saloon. John Malone proprietor. 1905. 3) Different O&L. Malone as...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Galata. Montana Saloon Billhead Pair  [123935]1302 - Galata. Montana Saloon Billhead Pair [123935]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Palace Saloon. Laswell & McDowell proprietors 1911. 2) Palace Saloon. Richard Laswell prop. 1912. Agents for Belt Beer! Galata is 23 miles ea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c******n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Glasgow, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection  [123934]1303 - Glasgow, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection [123934]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven. 1) Headquarters Salon. Wm. Boyles proprietor. 1903. 2) Parlor Saloon. WC Beebe proprietor. 1906. 3) Sideboard Saloon. Ellman & Bur...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Harlem, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection  [123933]1304 - Harlem, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection [123933]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine. 1-5) Maverick Saloon. All Different. 1) HC Turner proprietor. Steer pictorial - torn. 1901. Billiards and Pool Hall. 2) HC Turner. 1907.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Havre, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection  [123932]1305 - Havre, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection [123932]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. 1) Senate Saloon. 1900. Jas. K. Fenton proprietor. 2) Crystal Saloon. 1901. Yeon & Yeon proprietors. 3-6) Four different Bank Saloon...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Hinsdale, Montana Saloon Billhead Group with one colorful James E. Pepper Whisky advertisement  [1231306 - Hinsdale, Montana Saloon Billhead Group with one colorful James E. Pepper Whisky advertisement [123
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Palace Saloon. RF Ater prop. Bright green, yellow, orange, red and brown letterhead. Includes a bottle of Pepper whisky out of Kentucky. 1916. 2) M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Joplin, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection  [123930]1307 - Joplin, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection [123930]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. All for the Board of Trade Saloon. 1-2) 1910. SO Shamey proprietor. One requests the items to be shipped to him. He only has a bord
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 170.00
 
 
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Kendall, Montana Saloon Billhead Pair  [123929]1308 - Kendall, Montana Saloon Billhead Pair [123929]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Club Saloon. Clingan & White proprietors. 1902. 2) Club Saloon. Clingan & Hamilton proprietors. 1903. In 1901, Kendall was platted. Withi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c******n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Malta, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection  [123928]1309 - Malta, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection [123928]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) Club Saloon. Frank Lampman proprietor. 1902. 2-4) Green Front Saloon. 1914 Fox & Davey props. 1915 Davey & Olson proprietors...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Marysville, Montana Saloon Billhead Pair  [123927]1310 - Marysville, Montana Saloon Billhead Pair [123927]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Hub Saloon. Frank M. Collins proprietor. Serving Guckenheimer Whiskey 1871 and WH M'Brayer whiskey 1879. 1893 billhead. NICE! 2) K. Collins c...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to F****e for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Neihart, Montana Saloon Billhead Group  [123926]1311 - Neihart, Montana Saloon Billhead Group [123926]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Bank Saloon. Murphy & Giffels proprietors. 1892. 2) Rafferty Saloon. James Rafferty proprietor. Small size. Condition issues - please see pho...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to f********2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Sand Coulee Saloon Pair  [123925]1312 - Sand Coulee Saloon Pair [123925]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Club Saloon. Garrity & Parker proprietors. Small size. 1898. 2) Silver Dollar Saloon, A. Kamo proprietor. 1906. Located in Cascade County. Ni...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******2 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Shelby, Montana Saloon Group  [123924]1313 - Shelby, Montana Saloon Group [123924]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. 1) Sullivan's Saloon with nice vignette of man smoking a cigar. Dan Sullivan proprietor. 1908. 2) Mint Saloon and Lodging House. E...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Stanford, Montana Saloon Collection  [123923]1314 - Stanford, Montana Saloon Collection [123923]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. 1) Gild Edge Saloon. Levix & Vander prop. 1903. Has hand drawn instructions. 2) Oasis Saloon. WE Coppedge prop. 1910. 3) Stanford Sa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to f********2 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Sweet Grass, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection  [123922]1315 - Sweet Grass, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection [123922]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight. All Palace Saloon. A perfect way to follow the ownership of the saloon. ) 1905 Burke & Joiner. Crossed out and K & F handwritt...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Utica, Montana Saloon Collection  [123921]1316 - Utica, Montana Saloon Collection [123921]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight. 1) Cottage Saloon. James L Morris prop. 1906. Signed by Morris. 2) Utica Saloon. Wm. Johnson prop. Signed by Johnson.1900. 3) Utica Salo
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Virginia City Bakery & Saloon Billhead  [113855]1317 - Virginia City Bakery & Saloon Billhead [113855]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Billhead for HS Gilbert, successor to Baker & Gilbert, Props. of the Virginia City Bakery & Saloon. Oct. 1st, 1893. Issued to SR Buford for ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Virginia City, Montana Saloon Billhead Group  [123915]1318 - Virginia City, Montana Saloon Billhead Group [123915]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) Baker & Gilbert, proprietors of the Virginia City Restaurant, Bakery and Saloon. 1883. To Buford & Co. 2) Baker & Gilber...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****3 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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