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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Stocks & Bonds for Specific Buildings (Mostly New York)  [126449]2600 - Stocks & Bonds for Specific Buildings (Mostly New York) [126449]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 50, most different. Many pictorial. Man are Specimen. Includes: Herbert Building Co. (1909 bond); Highland Apartments Corp. (1937 bond); 15 Wes
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a****x for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Newtown NY 1870 Bond & Loan Certificates (2)  [127403]2601 - Newtown NY 1870 Bond & Loan Certificates (2) [127403]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of documents from the town of Newtown, New York, one dated 1870, the other 1875. First, is a $500 bond issued to help finance a road project in
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Gustav Stickley The Craftsman Incorporated Stock Certificate  [113902]2602 - Gustav Stickley The Craftsman Incorporated Stock Certificate [113902]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen stock for this company that is one of the popular collectible furniture brands in the US. Brown border, black print, punch holes, and allegor
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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International Business Machines Corporation Stock Certificates (2)  [127695]2603 - International Business Machines Corporation Stock Certificates (2) [127695]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two International Business Machines Corporation, New York, stock certificates. Included are: unissued, canceled Specimen certificate with orang
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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New York Municipal Bonds  [122444]2604 - New York Municipal Bonds [122444]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. Mix of specimen, cancelled, issued. Bond w/coupons. Of Note: #115, I/C, State and City of N.Y transfer office, $1500 , 6%, issued May,
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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American Postal Telegraph Company Stock Certificate, 1883  [131016]2605 - American Postal Telegraph Company Stock Certificate, 1883 [131016]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare stock certificate related to postal history. Cert. #19, issued for 100 shares. Great vignettes of cherubs and telephone poles. The word Capital a
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to i***y for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Drawbaugh Telephone & Telegraph Company Stock, New York, 1896  [131087]2606 - Drawbaugh Telephone & Telegraph Company Stock, New York, 1896 [131087]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #540, issued for 40 shares at New York in 1896. Signed by J.R. Bartlett as president. Bartlett was a graduate of the Naval Academy and achieved
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to p******n for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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Pomeroy Patents Company Stock Certificate  [127421]2607 - Pomeroy Patents Company Stock Certificate [127421]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificate issued by Pomeroy Patents Company for 70 shares at $100 per share to W.R.L Ward on September 18, 1868. It's signed by secretar...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Albany Manual Labor University Stock Certificate  [129785]2608 - Albany Manual Labor University Stock Certificate [129785]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This institution began as Albany Manual Labor Academy and was founded in 1847 in Athens County, Ohio. It began as a family-run academy. “Will
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Mount Hood Lodge Company Stock Certificate  [107922]2609 - Mount Hood Lodge Company Stock Certificate [107922]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Oregon. Low number 9, issued for one share to WG Bushnell on June 25th, 1918. Signed by president Homer A. Rogers and secretary Frank B. Riley
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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