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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Lionel Steam Locomotive, Tender and 11 Cabooses  [133125]3200 - Lionel Steam Locomotive, Tender and 11 Cabooses [133125]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1062 Loco 0-4-0, black with Tender "Lionel Lines", 11 Cabooses, all same style, various colors includes, Boston & Maine, Southern Pac...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Lionel Steam Locomotive, Tender and 3 Cars  [133106]3201 - Lionel Steam Locomotive, Tender and 3 Cars [133106]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2025 Loco, 2-6-4, black, Tender "Lionel Lines". Car 1) Maplewood Pullman #2400, green with gold trim and gray roof 2) Hillside Observatio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to r**4 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Lionel Steam Locomotive, Tender and 3 Cars  [133134]3202 - Lionel Steam Locomotive, Tender and 3 Cars [133134]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1101 Loco 2-4-2, black. Tender marked "Lionel Scout", Gondola Car #1002, blue, Marked "Lionel", X1004 Baby Ruth Candy Box Car, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to H******l for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Lionel Steam Locomotives - 3  [133206]3203 - Lionel Steam Locomotives - 3 [133206]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1662, #1615 Loco 0-2-0 & #203 Loco 0-6-0. Locomotives and tenders, black, white lettering, Lionel Lines. C7. O-scale. Date: Post War Country ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Lionel Switcher and 5 Cars  [133165]3204 - Lionel Switcher and 5 Cars [133165]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#614 Alaska Railroad, blue and yellow, company logo on cab 1) Automatic Dump Car #3459, silver with a coal still in original bag 2) Automatic Dump Car
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Lionel Switcher and 5 Cars  [133181]3205 - Lionel Switcher and 5 Cars [133181]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#97 Baltimore and Ohio Loco yard switcher, black. 1) Lionel Naval Support Flat Car, black. 2) #085 "CNMW" RPO Car 3) #3650 Generator Car, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lionel T.T.U.X. Flat Car w/Trailers  [131032]3206 - Lionel T.T.U.X. Flat Car w/Trailers [131032]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three O-scale, articulated 3-truck design, includes additional truck so that the cars can be separated and then operate independently if desire
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Lionel The Milwaukee Road F3 Diesel A&B Unit and Caboose  [133098]3207 - Lionel The Milwaukee Road F3 Diesel A&B Unit and Caboose [133098]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2378 Loco, gray with orange trim and yellow lettering, company logo on nose. No roof trim line. Caboose #6357 with Lionel logo. C7. Operational. O-sc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to R******s for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Lionel Tie-Jector Car  [133021]3208 - Lionel Tie-Jector Car [133021]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
PRR #55 (#5511 on car, but catalog # is 55) , black/orange with white lettering ,complete with RR ties. Operational. C8. (Lionel cat. #55) Date: Post-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r**4 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Lionel Tin Plate Locomotive and Tender  [133051]3209 - Lionel Tin Plate Locomotive and Tender [133051]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#259 Loco 2-4-2, Tender "Lionel Lines", gray. Red and Blue Lionel logo on cab. C7-8 but not box. Date: 1932 Country (if not USA): Stat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Lionel Torpedo Locomotive and Tender  [133052]3210 - Lionel Torpedo Locomotive and Tender [133052]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1688 Loco 2-4-2, Tender "Lionel Lines". Black with red markings on nose. Linked couplers. C7 Date: c1940 Country (if not USA): State:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Lionel Torpedo Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose  [133047]3211 - Lionel Torpedo Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133047]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1668 Torpedo Locomotive 2-6-2, Tender "Lionel Lines". Black. Red markings on nose. Linked couplers. Caboose #1722 tin, brown and red. C6....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Lionel Torpedo Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose  [133055]3212 - Lionel Torpedo Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose [133055]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#221 Loco 2-6-4, Tender "New York Central". Black. Caboose #6357 Southern Pacific, red. Knuckle couplers. C7. Date: 1946-47 Country (if ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Lionel U.S. Army Diesel Launcher & Rolling Stock - 10 Cars  [133189]3213 - Lionel U.S. Army Diesel Launcher & Rolling Stock - 10 Cars [133189]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#44 U.S. Army, blue rocket launcher with rocket launcher cars #6630 black and #6650 red, rocket flat cars #6175 black and #6823 red, 2 #6448 Target bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lionel U.S. Marines Diesel Launcher & Rolling Stock - 11 Cars  [133190]3214 - Lionel U.S. Marines Diesel Launcher & Rolling Stock - 11 Cars [133190]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#45 U.S. Marines, olive drab rocket launcher. 1 Flat Car missile launcher, olive drab. 1 Flat Car with Howitzer, olive drab. 1 Flat Car with 6 white m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Lionel Union Pacific Alcoe Diesel AA Unit and 2 Cars  [133138]3215 - Lionel Union Pacific Alcoe Diesel AA Unit and 2 Cars [133138]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2033 Silver with black lettering, company logos on nose. Car 1: AT&SF #348125 Operating Box Car with a loader guy inside, orange. Car 2: #64273...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 550.00
Sold to C*****r for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Lionel Union Pacific RR ALCO Diesel AA Unit and Caboose  [133102]3216 - Lionel Union Pacific RR ALCO Diesel AA Unit and Caboose [133102]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2023 Loco, yellow with red stripe and gray roof. Company logo on nose, Union Pacific on sides. Caboose #6437 Pennsylvania, tuscan red. C7. Operationa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Lionel Union Pacific Streamline  [133150]3217 - Lionel Union Pacific Streamline [133150]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#752W Engine and 3 Cars, silver in color, windows intact, C7 condition, operational. O-scale. Date: 1930s-40s Country (if not USA): State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Lionel Union Pacific Switcher and 1 Car  [133130]3218 - Lionel Union Pacific Switcher and 1 Car [133130]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yellow and gray with red stripe and printing, Caboose #6167 marked Union Pacific. C7. O-scale. Operational. Date: 1955-62 Country (if not USA): St
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Lionel United States Navy Alcoe Diesel A&B Unit and 2 Cars  [133137]3219 - Lionel United States Navy Alcoe Diesel A&B Unit and 2 Cars [133137]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blue in color. United States Navy written on side. Car 1: #646825 New Haven, Black N over white H, Box Car split doors, orange and black. Car 2: #6427
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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