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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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G Scale Track [128033]3279 - G Scale Track [128033]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
21 pieces. Appear in near new condition and in box. 12 30 deg. Curve, 5 24” straight and 4 12” straight track. Date: Country
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Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 150.00
 
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G Scale Track [128037]3280 - G Scale Track [128037]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot one box 12 pieces. In original box, near new condition LGB 12x1500, R775 curve track. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provena
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 87.50
 
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G scale track [128036]3281 - G scale track [128036]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot one box 12 pieces. In original box, near new condition LGB 12x1500, R775 curve track. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provena
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 118.75
 
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G scale Track and Train Station Platform [128035]3282 - G scale Track and Train Station Platform [128035]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 boxes. 1. Original box near new condition. LGB Train Station Platform set. Not assembled. 2. Original box near new condition., LGB track.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to r********n for 75.00
 
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G Scale train Accesories [128043]3283 - G Scale train Accesories [128043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 plus. 1. NIB, LGB Connecting wire #5023 (red/blue). 2. LGB bottle 50010 smoke and cleaning fluid (80% full, guess). 3. LGB track cleaner,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to r********n for 50.00
 
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Box LGB G scale track [128034]3284 - Box LGB G scale track [128034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Near new condition in original box LGB 12x1060 (600mm) (24”) straight track. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: P
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Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to d*******f for 118.75
 
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Greenberg's Toy Train Reference Library Other Than Lionel [133509]3285 - Greenberg's Toy Train Reference Library Other Than Lionel [133509]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Americana Flyer Wide Gauge 1 volume; Americana Flyer pre war O-scale 1 vol; American Flyer S gauge 3 vols; Ives Trains 2 vols; Marx Trains 2 vols plus
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 500.00
 
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Toy Train Reference Library [133510]3286 - Toy Train Reference Library [133510]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 13 volumes. 6 Greenberg guides; Made In The Ives Shop, Color Encyclopedia of Ives Toys; The Brown Book; Ives Trains; 1898 Bing Catalog and 2 oth
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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British Distant Signal [133409]3287 - British Distant Signal [133409]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yellow and black chevron. 10" wide, about 42" long. 1" thick. Date: Country (if not USA): United Kingdom State: City: Provena...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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British Railroad Lamp [133328]3288 - British Railroad Lamp [133328]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Electrified for modern use. 1 lens on front 5" diameter, white paint Date: Country (if not USA): United Kingdom State: City: Provenance...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 68.75
 
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British Railroad Lantern [133319]3289 - British Railroad Lantern [133319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
British Railroad Lamp with handle, embossed BR "M", Itemlarge handle, no feet, front lens is red 5" diameter, 2 side lenses 1.5"...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****9 for 73.20
 
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British Railway Embossed Hand Lamp [133320]3290 - British Railway Embossed Hand Lamp [133320]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Appears new and unused. Single lens, overall height 12" lens is 4.5" Date: Country (if not USA): United Kingdom State: City: Prove...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 81.25
 
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British Railway Lamps - 2 [133478]3291 - British Railway Lamps - 2 [133478]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two British Railway Lamps. Welsh patent paraffin lamp, London & Northeastern RY, rusty; British Railway Buffer Headlamp, one clear 5-inch lens. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****9 for 97.60
 
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British Railway Rear Marker Lamp [133361]3292 - British Railway Rear Marker Lamp [133361]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One red lens (5-inch), 7.5x7.5x15 inches. White paint as original. Date: Country (if not USA): United Kingdom State: City: Provenance: Gary N
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 75.00
 
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British Railway Semaphone Lamps - 2 [133360]3293 - British Railway Semaphone Lamps - 2 [133360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different, one with a green lens, 8x8x15 inches; copper cap; made by Railway Supplies Ltd; one electrified with green lens; second is made by Adla
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to g*****9 for 146.40
 
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British Railways Rear Marker Lamp [133476]3294 - British Railways Rear Marker Lamp [133476]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Embossed BR(W), repainted black, 10x10x14, two clear 5-inch lenses Date: Country (if not USA): United Kingdom State: City: Provenance: Gary N
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********O for 48.80
 
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British Railways Signalman's Hand Lamp - 5 [133477]3295 - British Railways Signalman's Hand Lamp - 5 [133477]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Each has one 4-inch lens, one lamp is copper embossed BR, two are black body with yellow top embossed BR or LMS; two black lamps embossed BR Date:
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to g*****9 for 219.60
 
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British Semaphore [133410]3296 - British Semaphore [133410]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One green and one red lens. Red with white stripe. 62" Tall, blade 10" wide, across the hinge is 20", 1.25" thick. Blade is porc...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Great Western RW Signal Instrument [133385]3297 - Great Western RW Signal Instrument [133385]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Used by British Railways Date: 1947 Country (if not USA): United Kingdom State: City: Provenance: Gary Nelson Railroad Collection
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Headlight from Penn Central 4725 [131035]3298 - Headlight from Penn Central 4725 [131035]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The headlight from PC 4725, S-Class Electric Locomotive. This is a very historic headlight for an older locomotive engine built for the New York Centr
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to r**4 for 1,125.00
 
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