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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O & N Scale Southern Pacific Locomotive  [133223]3259 - O & N Scale Southern Pacific Locomotive [133223]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
MTH Alcoa #6016 Dummy. Southern Pacific, orange with black top. N Scale F7 Dummy A Unit #6018, Southern Pacific, orange with orange stripe. Date: Mo
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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O-scale Rolling Stock  [133229]3260 - O-scale Rolling Stock [133229]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
O-scale with Scale trucks. One Box Car, Pennsylvania Railroad. One small Caboose, tuscan in color. One Caboose, marked Pennsylvania RR, tuscan. One Go
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Pullman Cars O-scale - 3  [133211]3261 - Pullman Cars O-scale - 3 [133211]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 #2442 Passenger Pullman Cars, red in color and #2443 Observation Car, red in color. C8. Date: 1920-30 Country (if not USA): State: City: Pro
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to C********s for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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O Gauge- Brass 6 Dome Wine Cars - 2  [133199]3262 - O Gauge- Brass 6 Dome Wine Cars - 2 [133199]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by 3rd Rail, #6303 & #6309 in original boxes, 6 Dome wine cars, Ambrose Wine Company on sides. Brass cars. O-scale. C9 Date: Modern Co...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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O Gauge- Corgi Classic Busses and Street Cars - 9 pieces  [133169]3263 - O Gauge- Corgi Classic Busses and Street Cars - 9 pieces [133169]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Busses, including Los Angelas Motor Coach, Greyhound Lines, Los Angelas Transit Authority, Metropolitan Transit Authority, Pacific Electric, Market
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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O Gauge Real Trax track  [128038]3264 - O Gauge Real Trax track [128038]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 pieces Real Trax “O” gauge .072 curve track. Grey base bed. Near new condition. Takes 16 to make a complete curve, jus
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Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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RPO Car, Large, Metal  [133238]3265 - RPO Car, Large, Metal [133238]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yellow with Eagle on both sides, marked U.S. Mail, approximately 16 inches long and 8 inches high Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*******I for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Southern Pacific Ephemera & Collectibles Collection  [133602]3266 - Southern Pacific Ephemera & Collectibles Collection [133602]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a major collection of SPRR Collectibles occupying about 1 cubic foot. Includes numerous timetables, rule books, promo material, a couple of re
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to a*******I for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Steam Locomotive Valve Demonstrator  [133037]3267 - Steam Locomotive Valve Demonstrator [133037]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Steam Locomotive Valve Demonstrator: see how a choo-choo train works! Stephenson Valve Gear Demonstrator. Chicago Apparatus Mfg. Co. Black, red, and g
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Tin Train Cars - 3  [133070]3268 - Tin Train Cars - 3 [133070]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three tin passenger cars in red, yellow, and blue. No other markings. No damage. All in good condition. Date: 1920s Country (if not USA): State:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Train Cars - Miscellaneous  [133237]3269 - Train Cars - Miscellaneous [133237]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Dairy Cars, Arcade Manufacturing Co., one is complete and operational, very big and heavy, appear to be handmade, second one is for parts. 1 Single
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Train Engines - Miscellaneous Leftovers - 8  [133236]3270 - Train Engines - Miscellaneous Leftovers - 8 [133236]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) MTH Yard Switcher, O-scale #2216 Southern Pacific, gray and red 2) HO Union Pacific GP7 #3572, needs repair, parts included. 3) N-Scale 4-4-0 Steam
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 360.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Train Tracks - Mixed Batch 3 Boxes  [133235]3271 - Train Tracks - Mixed Batch 3 Boxes [133235]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Boxes of different scale Track. 1 box of Standard gauge with 40+ track, which includes switches. 1 Box of American Flyer S gauge Track with crossove
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Transformers - 8  [133203]3272 - Transformers - 8 [133203]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Lionel, 2 American Flyer, all operable. Have Fun! Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Nelson Railroad Collection
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Trolley Car Floor Toy  [133228]3273 - Trolley Car Floor Toy [133228]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Center Entrance Rapid Transit Trolley, black and red, made Schibel Toy Company. Center doors operate Date: c1910 Country (if not USA): State: Ci
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to F****e for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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Trolly Car Trio  [133233]3274 - Trolly Car Trio [133233]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Green and white with black roof, operational 2) Yellow and white with black roof, operational 3) Green with yellow and brown trim, marked Chicago N
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Wind-Up Locomotive and Tenders - 2  [133074]3275 - Wind-Up Locomotive and Tenders - 2 [133074]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Cast iron wind-up locomotive, black and red. Tenders are tin, NYC & HR. Ives. 2) Cast iron, black wind-up locomotive, red wheel, tender Ives ...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Wind-Up Locomotive and Tenders - 2  [133075]3276 - Wind-Up Locomotive and Tenders - 2 [133075]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Cast Iron Loco, black and red. Tenders are tin. Unmarked. Ives. 2) Black Loco, with red trim, marked Bing on cab. Printing on tender is illegible.
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Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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USA Trains Power 10 Transformer  [128039]3277 - USA Trains Power 10 Transformer [128039]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
USA Trains, NIB, Train Power 10 transformer. 10 amps of power. Operates all D.C. trains, G. HO and N gauge. Walk around controller. Dial-A-Gauge th
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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G Scale Straight Track  [128031]3278 - G Scale Straight Track [128031]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Four sections of 60” straight track. Used and in excellent condition. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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