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 Virginian Electric Locomotive  [133062]3220 - Lionel Virginian Electric Locomotive [133062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2329 Loco blue with yellow trim. Knuckle couplers. Rare in this condition. C7. Date: 1958-59 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Lionel Wabash F3 Diesel A&B Unit  [133089]3221 - Lionel Wabash F3 Diesel A&B Unit [133089]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2367 Loco, gray with blue and white trim marked "Wabash" on sides. Nose has Wabash company flag "Follow the Wabash" O-scale. C6...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Lionel Wabash F3 Diesel A&B Unit  [133090]3222 - Lionel Wabash F3 Diesel A&B Unit [133090]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2240 Loco, gray with blue and white trim marked "Wabash" on sides. Nose has Wabash company flag "Follow the Wabash" O-scale. C6...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Lionel Texas Special F3 Diesel AA&B Unit  [133095]3223 - Lionel Texas Special F3 Diesel AA&B Unit [133095]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#2345 Loco, red and white, marked "Texas Special". Also has company logos on each side of A unit "MKT" and "Frisco". N...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 550.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Lionel Wind-Up Locomotive, Tender and 7 Cars  [133234]3224 - Lionel Wind-Up Locomotive, Tender and 7 Cars [133234]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Loco and Tender, red in color, no key, paint wear. 1) 3 dome tank car, silver 2) Box Car, yellow with green roof and operating door 3) Baby Ruth Box C
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Lionel Working Cabooses - 6  [133197]3225 - Lionel Working Cabooses - 6 [133197]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Red Cross Rescue #6814, 1 U.S.M.C. Rescue #6824, 1 AT&SF #6130, 1 DL&W #6119 and Caboose #6047. C8 O-scale. Date: 1950s-60s Country (if ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Lionel Zepher 1700E Diesel Set - Engine + 4 Cars  [133149]3226 - Lionel Zepher 1700E Diesel Set - Engine + 4 Cars [133149]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1816 Red and silver. .027 gauge. Zepher Engine, 3 Passenger cars, and 1 observation car. Runs. C7. Excellent condition. O-scale. Date: 1930 Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to r**4 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Lionel, Rail King, K-Line Mixed Lot  [133202]3227 - Lionel, Rail King, K-Line Mixed Lot [133202]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
26 Pieces! Huge Bonus Lot!! Includes: In Original Boxes: Lionel-2 Covered Hopper 3-Packs, Union Pacific 2 Pack, Misouri Kansas Hopper 3 Pack, Minneapo
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Lionel Catalogs and DVD’s  [128054]3228 - Lionel Catalogs and DVD’s [128054]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot 25. 23 catalogs of Lionel trains from 1999-2004. In good or better condition. Two DVD’s” Lionel SHowroom Layouts and Lionel Gr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Lionel 671 Turbine Engine and Tender  [128046]3229 - Lionel 671 Turbine Engine and Tender [128046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. O Gauge 671 Turbine Engine and 67W tender (whistle). The 671 steam engine is Lionel's representation of a turbine locomotive. The 6...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Lionel 80 Watt Type B Transformer  [128040]3230 - Lionel 80 Watt Type B Transformer [128040]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NIB, Lionel Type BW 80 watt transformer #6-14003. Box and transformer are in excellent condition. Included is a controller, reminiscent of Lionel[x=
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 130.00
Sold to r**4 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Lionel O Gauge Cars and Signal  [128048]3231 - Lionel O Gauge Cars and Signal [128048]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. All in good-excellent condition and in original boxes. 1. #2457 Illuminated caboose, Variation E. 2. #2454, Box car, near new condit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Lionel O Gauge Flat Car and Access.  [128053]3232 - Lionel O Gauge Flat Car and Access. [128053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1. #2411, Flat car in original box. Excellent condition w/logs still wrapped. 2. Box of misc. screws and track lock on for Lionel. 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Lionel O Gauge switches  [128041]3233 - Lionel O Gauge switches [128041]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Excellent condition in original box. Right and Left track switches #022. Includes lamp and signal case. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 130.00
 
 
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Lionel O Gauge Switches  [128049]3234 - Lionel O Gauge Switches [128049]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Two #022 remote control switches, one left and one right hand. Near new condition in original boxes. Date: 1940’s Country (if n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****W for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Lionel O Gauge Train Station Platform, Whistle  Controller, Lockons  [128042]3235 - Lionel O Gauge Train Station Platform, Whistle Controller, Lockons [128042]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1. Near new condition in original box. #156 Illuminated Station Platform. 2. Excellent condition in original box. #167 Whistle control
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r**4 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Lionel Pullman Car  [128050]3236 - Lionel Pullman Car [128050]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In excellent condition and in original box. Tuscan Pullman Car #2625.electric couplers. Date: 1940’s Country (if not USA): State: City
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Lionel Pullman Car  [128051]3237 - Lionel Pullman Car [128051]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In excellent condition and in original box. Tuscan Pullman Car #2625.electric couplers. Date: 1940’s Country (if not USA): State: City
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Lionel Pullman Car  [128052]3238 - Lionel Pullman Car [128052]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In excellent condition and in original box. Tuscan Pullman Car #2625.electric couplers. Date: 1940’s Country (if not USA): State: City
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Lionel Route Control Crane  [128044]3239 - Lionel Route Control Crane [128044]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Good condition in original box. #182 Magnetic Crane. Tested and working, but will need cleaning. Crane raise and lowers and moved left and right.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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