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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Boca and Loyalton Railway Reproduction Frame Group  [133608]3438 - Boca and Loyalton Railway Reproduction Frame Group [133608]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 framed 8x10 repros of the Boca and Loyalton Railroad, plus 4 reproduction passes. Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Bo
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Boston Elevated Railway Ephemera Group  [133607]3439 - Boston Elevated Railway Ephemera Group [133607]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 pieces. Includes early postcards, tickets, routemaps, duty manuals, 7 annual reports c1902-10, 2 framed stocks/bonds. Date: Country (if no
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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British Railway Ephemera Group  [133481]3440 - British Railway Ephemera Group [133481]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
about four books, ten misc collectibles including two volumes of train registers 1970-80s; BR Rule Book; London and Northeastern Rule Book; various Ru
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********t.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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British Signal Switch Lever Pair  [133384]3441 - British Signal Switch Lever Pair [133384]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signal box used to indicate presence of trains on sections of track. Comes with a lockout device. 8x5x6 Date: c1930-40 Country (if not USA): United
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Canadian National RR Dining Car Group  [133621]3442 - Canadian National RR Dining Car Group [133621]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 6" plates, 8" plate, 3 pcs silver flatware, and 3 x 5' flag for Canadian RR, all fine. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Cit...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to 6******n for (190.00 + 41.80BP) = 231.80
 
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Car Builders Enyclopedia 2 Volumes  [133503]3443 - Car Builders Enyclopedia 2 Volumes [133503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two volumes of the important railroad car builders encyclopedia. 1943 and 53 editions, published by Simmons-Boardman, edited by the association of Ame
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive Desk Paper Weight  [133087]3444 - Cast Iron Locomotive Desk Paper Weight [133087]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Locomotive 4-2-0 and Tender, approximately 14" long, gun metal gray with brass trim. Model of Southern Pacific's C.P. Huntington Engine #1....
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to F****e for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Central Pacific RR Company, Sample Rail   [133405]3445 - Central Pacific RR Company, Sample Rail [133405]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1882 Moss Bay Steel Rail. The Central Pacific was incorporated on June 21, 1976. Built on the Western half of the first Transcontinental Railroad whic
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to r**y for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Chicago and Northwestern Flag  [133614]3446 - Chicago and Northwestern Flag [133614]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.5x7' approx size. Modern. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Nelson Railroad Collection
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****2 for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Chicago Transit Authority Color Light Signal & Ephemera [133386]3447 - Chicago Transit Authority Color Light Signal & Ephemera [133386]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
from the Chicago Elevated Railway, made by Union Switch and Signal Company. Three six-inch lenses.9x10x45 Date: Country (if not USA): State:
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Children's Books on Railroads  [133616]3448 - Children's Books on Railroads [133616]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boys on the Railroad, Elliott and All 1909, very fine; Ralph on the Overland Express by Chapman, first edition 1910; Ralph on the Midnight Flyer by Ch
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Collection of Railroad Track Work  [133446]3449 - Collection of Railroad Track Work [133446]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colln of cut sections of RR track of different gau, many polished and a large variety of RR spikes from different gauges. European spike far different
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Con Ed Handlan railroad Safety Lantern  [131406]3450 - Con Ed Handlan railroad Safety Lantern [131406]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Handlan Railroad safety lantern marked "Consolidated Edison St. Louis." It has a beveled red chimney. It stands about 10" w...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Cruise Ship Ephemera package  [122507]3451 - Cruise Ship Ephemera package [122507]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very unique lot with a steamship theme, including a menu, dated May of 1909, a couple of radiograms, baggage tags , with an Havana destination, 25
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Dining Car Service China Misc Group  [133500]3452 - Dining Car Service China Misc Group [133500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 gravies from NY Central about 5"; small tray 6x9" NY Central; 2 6" saucers PA Railroad; 5" small bowl from PA Railroad Date: ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t*****1 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Dining Car Silver Plate Serving Pieces - 7  [133620]3453 - Dining Car Silver Plate Serving Pieces - 7 [133620]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four pieces, Missouri-Pacific RR: 3 oval trays, 9-10", one small bowl 5"; Penn RR butter Pat, Rock Island- 2pcs, 9 x 12" tray, 6"...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 799.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Dining Car Waiting Badges - 4  [133501]3454 - Dining Car Waiting Badges - 4 [133501]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific White metal fob shaped; MO Pacific brass; Northern Pacific white metal, the most attractive of the group about 2
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t****O for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Early Automobile Travel Brochure  [128285]3455 - Early Automobile Travel Brochure [128285]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brochure advertising R. Humm & Co. "motor engineers" offering touring cars for hire to visit the West of England. Rear cover advertise...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Eastern Railroad Ephemera Group  [133618]3456 - Eastern Railroad Ephemera Group [133618]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group from the Maine Central, Boston and Maine, B&O RR, and Penn Central Railroad. Includes timetables, rule books, plaques, 1 ticket punch...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*******I for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Eastern Railroad Timetable Collection  [133603]3457 - Eastern Railroad Timetable Collection [133603]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes 100+ pieces. Atlantic Coast Lines, Atlanta & West Point RR, B&ORR, Central Vermont RR, Central GA, Chesapeak and OH, Chicago and Ea...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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