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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American Flyer Loco, Tender and 1 Car  [133218]3000 - American Flyer Loco, Tender and 1 Car [133218]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#293 Loco 4-6-2, Tender, black. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. Caboose #806, red. C8. S-gauge. Date: 1950s Country (if not USA): S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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American Flyer O-scale Loco, Tender and 5 Cars  [133215]3001 - American Flyer O-scale Loco, Tender and 5 Cars [133215]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Loco and Tender are black and red, marked American Flyer on sides. 1) RPO, red with black roof. 2)Passenger Car #1306, red with black roof, 3) Passeng
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to A******S for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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American Flyer Rolling Stock Miscellaneous - 11  [133205]3002 - American Flyer Rolling Stock Miscellaneous - 11 [133205]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Hopper Cars, one tuscan, one green, one black, 4 Flat Cars, black, 1 Caboose, red, 1 Red Coach Car. Some of these have linked couplers, some knuckle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********y for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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American Flyer Steam Locomotive, Tender and 3 Cars  [133133]3003 - American Flyer Steam Locomotive, Tender and 3 Cars [133133]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#293 Loco 4-6-2, Pacific Locomotive. Tender "New York, New Haven and Hartford RR", Black with silver lettering. Car 1: Maroon Gondola #916...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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American Flyer Steam Locomotive, Tender and 4 Cars  [133220]3004 - American Flyer Steam Locomotive, Tender and 4 Cars [133220]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#312 Loco 4-8-2 and Tender in black with white lettering PRR. 1) Baggage Car #918 in tuscan 2-3) Passenger Coaches (Niagara Falls and Pikes Peak) tusc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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American Flyer Steam Locomotive, Tender and 5 Cars  [133221]3005 - American Flyer Steam Locomotive, Tender and 5 Cars [133221]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#312AC Loco 4-6-2 and Tender in black, American Flyer on Tender. 1-2) Railway Express Agency Refrigerator Car in green (2 each) 3) Railway Express Age
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to c********y for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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American Flyer Wind-Up Locomotives - 2  [133083]3006 - American Flyer Wind-Up Locomotives - 2 [133083]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Black Locomotive with red wheels "Ives No. 17" Tender black with orange trim. 2) Black Locomotive with red wheels and yellow trim, Tend...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to b********t.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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American Flyer Wind-Up Locomotives - 2  [133085]3007 - American Flyer Wind-Up Locomotives - 2 [133085]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Black Locomotive, Tender, black with red trim with coal insert and rear facing light "No. 121" with key 2) Black Locomotive with red wh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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American Flyer Wind-Up Locomotives - 2  [133212]3008 - American Flyer Wind-Up Locomotives - 2 [133212]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 Loco and tender, black with red trim. 1 Loco and Tender, black with red trim, tender is green, marked American Flyer. 1 additional Tender, black, no
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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American Flyer Wind-Up Locomotives and Tenders - 2  [133084]3009 - American Flyer Wind-Up Locomotives and Tenders - 2 [133084]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Black Locomotive with red trim "Bing" on cab, Tender, black with red trim #1012 2) Black Locomotive with red wheels, Tender orange with...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********t.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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American Flyer, Loco & Tender and 5 Cars  [133152]3010 - American Flyer, Loco & Tender and 5 Cars [133152]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#290 Loco 4-6-2 and Tender with 1 Flat Car, Illinois Central Boxcar, D&H Gondola with tanks, Gulf Single Dome Tank Car and Red Box Car. 2 Boxes ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c********y for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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American Flyer, Loco & Tender and Accessories  [133219]3011 - American Flyer, Loco & Tender and Accessories [133219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#307, #302 Locos 4-4-2 with Tender in black, marked Reading Lines. S gauge. Hand Car, complete with 2 figures in orange marked American Flyer Lines on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to A******S for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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American Flyer Train Catalog Collection  [131752]3012 - American Flyer Train Catalog Collection [131752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A fantastic collection of 22 annual American Flyer train catalogs. 1910 (large format), 1939, 1941, 1947, 1949, 50, 51, 52 (2 diff), 53 (2 diff), 54 (
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Assorted Rolling Stock 8 Cars, Handmade  [133180]3013 - Assorted Rolling Stock 8 Cars, Handmade [133180]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All special built by hand, all real wood with knuckle couplers and O-scale. 1) Dominion Atlantoc Railway #685 Box Car, gray and black, non operating d
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Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Assorted Rolling Stock Track and Accessories  [133179]3014 - Assorted Rolling Stock Track and Accessories [133179]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All of the following are in original boxes: Illuminated dome car, automobile car, working car, automatic crossing signal (2 each), 4 Cabooses, a wreck
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j********r.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Buddy L Outdoor Model Train  [133378]3015 - Buddy L Outdoor Model Train [133378]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rails are about 4 inches wide, unique to Buddy L. Pacific-style locomotive 4-6-2 with tender, stock car, flat car, and caboose. Overall length is nine
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Buddy L Train and Toy Books  [133473]3016 - Buddy L Train and Toy Books [133473]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Complete Book of Buddy L Toys - a Greenberg Guide, by A.W. McCollough, 1982 with dust jacket (small chip lower-right corner); The New Book of Budd
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Buddy L Pull Train  [133475]3017 - Buddy L Pull Train [133475]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Buddy L 1934-36 Burlington Zephyr, needs restoration, repainted silver, about 4 feet long Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Cast Iron Box Car with Chicken inside  [133065]3018 - Cast Iron Box Car with Chicken inside [133065]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#21856 approximately 12". Brown. Excellent condition. Very large, heavy box car, original style (Just like the Box Car Kids!) Comes with chicke...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Cast Iron Gondola Cars - 4  [133072]3019 - Cast Iron Gondola Cars - 4 [133072]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Gondola Cars, 2 marked UPRR. No markings on other 2. 3 cars are brown, one is red. No damage. Date: 1920s Country (if not USA): State: City:
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
 
 
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