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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C. L. Dahler Assay, 1875, Virginia City, Montana Territory  [123952]1399 - C. L. Dahler Assay, 1875, Virginia City, Montana Territory [123952]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We have had a Dahler items for sale before, but not an Assay for a very long time. December 15, 1975. By LB Olds. or 25 ounces of gold. Value $422.88.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to l*******r for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Henry Elling (Montana) / Kountze Brothers & U. S. Assay Office (New York) Collection (23)1400 - Henry Elling (Montana) / Kountze Brothers & U. S. Assay Office (New York) Collection (23)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty-three pages. Every page includes an assay form the U. S. Assay Office of New York. On almost all pages is a Kountze Brothers receipt for expens
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to Q*****y for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Documents Related to the Manhattan Silver Mining Company  [131306]1401 - Documents Related to the Manhattan Silver Mining Company [131306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (6) documents, 1860's to 1870's. Letters and receipts dealing with company business. Very nice group. Date: Country (if not USA): ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********w.. for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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"Geology and Ore Deposits of Goldfield, Nevada" by Ransome, 1909  [123828]1402 - "Geology and Ore Deposits of Goldfield, Nevada" by Ransome, 1909 [123828]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
U. S. G. S. professional paper # 66. Paperback, loose from binding, 11.5" x 8.75". Publication includes fold out map and great photos and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to V********e for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Goldfield Hummer Mining Prospectus, c1905  [123848]1403 - Goldfield Hummer Mining Prospectus, c1905 [123848]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The prospectus has value as it stands. But the claims map inside is extensive. A great map and tool for Goldfield mining collectors! The company had 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to L******8 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Goldfield, Nevada Payment Voucher Collection  [123852]1404 - Goldfield, Nevada Payment Voucher Collection [123852]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve. Five 1906.07 vouchers for the Jumbo. 1905 Red Top. 1906 Goldfield Nevada Boy. Goldfield 1905. Laguna Goldfield 1906. St. Ives 1906. Two
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********w.. for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Goldfield Mining Photo Suite, c1905 Originals  [126928]1405 - Goldfield Mining Photo Suite, c1905 Originals [126928]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four large original photos, 7.25 x 9.5" of key scenes in Goldfield.The photographers name was on a label on the back of each, now removed. Each...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to y******e for (1,150.00 + 287.50BP) = 1,437.50
 
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Tonopah Mining Agreement Papers  [127001]1406 - Tonopah Mining Agreement Papers [127001]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Agreement papers drawn up between Kirk Smith & W.J. Gomm. It concerns a mining operation in Nye County, Nevada. This six page document has all t...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Flat Hoist cable, Presentation Piece.  [131483]1407 - Flat Hoist cable, Presentation Piece. [131483]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Compliments of James H. Wren, specimen of world's first deep level mining hoist rope invented 1863 originally used in Virginia City, Neva...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6****A for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Con Virginia Assay Book, 1878  [131076]1408 - Con Virginia Assay Book, 1878 [131076]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
298 pages, with only the last page cut out. This book is a spectacular record of assays taken by and for the Con-Virginia Mining Co, one of the two la
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to a****a for (1,500.00 + 375.00BP) = 1,875.00
 
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Four Comstock Nevada Territorial Documents  [131302]1409 - Four Comstock Nevada Territorial Documents [131302]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First is a Claim Notice for the Taylor Gold & Silver Company, on the American Flag Ledge of the Virginia mining district, 1863. Original and cop...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to y******e for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Lyon Zacharia Debtors Court Docs, Virginia City Cigar & Liquor Store, 1865  [128842]1410 - Lyon Zacharia Debtors Court Docs, Virginia City Cigar & Liquor Store, 1865 [128842]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large, fascinating list of creditors of Lyon Zacharia filed in Nevada County, California. Zacharia ran a cigar and liquor store in Virginia City, Neva
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Map of the Comstock and Brunswick Lodes of Storey and Lyon County (Comstock)  [123837]1411 - Map of the Comstock and Brunswick Lodes of Storey and Lyon County (Comstock) [123837]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shows the Virginia, Gold Hill, Silver City, Silver Star and Six Mile Canyon Mining Districts. Shows hundreds of mining claims. This is a great resourc
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******n for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Land Survey of Property in the Red Mountain Mining District   [131304]1412 - Land Survey of Property in the Red Mountain Mining District [131304]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Circa 1864, Red Rock Canyon Mining District. Property survey of a 197 acre lot for J. Tharp. Located 1/4 mile north of Washington City in Red Rock Can
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********w.. for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Frisco, Beaver County, Utah Mining Archive  [123843]1413 - Frisco, Beaver County, Utah Mining Archive [123843]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1879. Twelve items. Assay documents from the Pioneer Ore sampling Mill in Sand Station. Three William A. Hodge Certificates of assay. Two 'Bingh...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Utah Underground Mining Signs and Artifacts  [131387]1414 - Utah Underground Mining Signs and Artifacts [131387]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two enamel signs for Level 10 and Level 13, three early copper pins for supporting things on ribs, two wood car markers, one Hendrie brass plaque (typ
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****8 for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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Utah & Mining Stereo Views & Stereo Viewer  [122482]1415 - Utah & Mining Stereo Views & Stereo Viewer [122482]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten stereo views by C. W. Carter of Salt Laske City on green board. Devils Gate, East Canon (with buildings); 164 Emma Mine, Littel Cottonwood Cyn; O
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*****5 for (1,500.00 + 375.00BP) = 1,875.00
 
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American Law of Mining Law Books, Six Volumes, 1995  [131294]1416 - American Law of Mining Law Books, Six Volumes, 1995 [131294]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(6) Large Binder volumes, by Matthew Bender, for the Rock Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, plus Digest of Mining Claim Laws. Date: Country (if not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Three Mining Journals - 1898, 1904, 1907  [123823]1417 - Three Mining Journals - 1898, 1904, 1907 [123823]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) "Mines and Minerals." August 1898 to July 1899. In one hard bound volume. 576 pages. 2) "Mining Reporter". June 16, 1904. Lot...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to S****2 for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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George Hearst Memorial Book, 1894  [131078]1418 - George Hearst Memorial Book, 1894 [131078]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original book printed by the Government Printing Office in 1894. Titled, "Memorial Addresses on the Life & Character of George Hearst, Marc...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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