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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Western Pacific Travel Booklets - 2  [133640]3558 - Western Pacific Travel Booklets - 2 [133640]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1910, 1923 WP RR books, 10 x 12", about 50pp each, generally fine. These contain color views along the route. Choice. Date: Country (if not ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******n for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Western Railroad Timetable Collection  [133605]3559 - Western Railroad Timetable Collection [133605]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes more than 100 pieces, but most are Amtrak. Also included is Rio grande, Frisco Lines, Great Norther, Union Pacific. Date: Country (if not
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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US Assay Office, San Francisco 1016.70 Troy Oz Silver Ingot  [125540]3560 - US Assay Office, San Francisco 1016.70 Troy Oz Silver Ingot [125540]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an original US Assay Office silver ingot, weighing about 60 pounds. It is a true rarity, as most of the US Mint or Assay office bars are signi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 24,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to 9***3 for (27,500.00 + 4,812.50BP) = 32,312.50
 
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Leadville Cook Presentation Silver Ingot  [131547]3560b - Leadville Cook Presentation Silver Ingot [131547]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leadville Presentation Silver Ingot, Cook to Slocum, 1881 Fred N. Holabird “From Geo. W. Cook to Col. J. J. Slocum Leadville Col June 1881 965 fi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to j********1 for (12,500.00 + 2,187.50BP) = 14,687.50
 
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Vulture Mine Gold Ingot  [131548]3560c - Vulture Mine Gold Ingot [131548]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vulture Mine, Wickenburg, Arizona Territory Gold Ingot, c1911-1914 By Fred N. Holabird Important discovery gold ingot from the Vulture Gold Mine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to r*o for (31,000.00 + 6,355.00BP) = 37,355.00
 
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Gold Santa Clara College Joseph F. Byrne, 1887 Engraved Gold Medal Pendant [131781]3560d - Gold Santa Clara College Joseph F. Byrne, 1887 Engraved Gold Medal Pendant [131781]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large gold, perhaps 10k or 14k, gold presentation pendant to Joseph F Byrne. “Santa Clara College/ California/ Crossing the Plains/ 1887/49/J
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Complete Set of Encased Large Cents 1816-1857  [129214]3561 - Complete Set of Encased Large Cents 1816-1857 [129214]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
42 coins: Complete set of Encased "BUTTERNUT" Large Cents.1816-1857. Obv rim: Butternut / Box 2369 / Nashville / Tenn /37024; Rev.: United...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to r*o for (1,800.00 + 369.00BP) = 2,169.00
 
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Gem Proof Presidential Dollars and Canadian 50 Cent  [129138]3562 - Gem Proof Presidential Dollars and Canadian 50 Cent [129138]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) PCGS sample 2018 Canada 50c, RCNA show in Toronto; 2) 2008 PCGS Set Registry Luncheon souvenir Martin Van Buren presidential dollar;
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Elongated Cents (120+)  [129982]3563 - Elongated Cents (120+) [129982]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large lot of elongated pennies about 125 pieces or so from all sorts of establishments including many Disney pieces, Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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SHELL CARD / B-IA-342 / IA, Independence / Older's Museum Circus & Menagerie / $20-1870  [129843]3564 - SHELL CARD / B-IA-342 / IA, Independence / Older's Museum Circus & Menagerie / $20-1870 [129843]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: $20- 1870 (Res. $20 U.S. Gold Coin) Reverse: Older's Museum Circus & Menagerie/The Cretan Beauty M'lle Sanyeah Lady Gymnast/Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to n******n for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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SHELL CARD / B-MI-450 / MI, Kalamazoo / Kalamazoo College  [129844]3565 - SHELL CARD / B-MI-450 / MI, Kalamazoo / Kalamazoo College [129844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse text: Kalamazoo/College/Picture of College at center. Reverse text: The Children's Professorship/Endowed/1866/24mm tab or loop on top ...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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SHELL CARD / B-NY-6740 / NY, New York / R.H. McDonald & Co. / Mirror  [129845]3566 - SHELL CARD / B-NY-6740 / NY, New York / R.H. McDonald & Co. / Mirror [129845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Mirror Reverse: Purely Vegetable/Free From/Alcohol/Dr. Walker's/ California/Vinegar Bitters/R.H. McDonald & Co./Agt's New York...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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California Model Half Eagle Spiel Marke  [122360]3567 - California Model Half Eagle Spiel Marke [122360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: California / Model / Half / Eagle / 1849; Rev.: eagle -580; Br. rd., 18 mm. Date: 1849 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9***3 for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
 
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Uncirculated Liberty Head Eagle $10 Spiel Marke  [122363]3568 - Uncirculated Liberty Head Eagle $10 Spiel Marke [122363]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Liberty Head -1100; Rev.: Eagle - 1045. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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George Washington $5  Counter Varieties  [122361]3569 - George Washington $5 Counter Varieties [122361]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five different varieties of $5 size George Washington counters. Washington portraits: 110, 120, 130, 140 & 150 (see: Fauver); reverses a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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George Washington $5 Silvered Counter  [122344]3570 - George Washington $5 Silvered Counter [122344]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare white metal, silvered counter; Obv.: George Washington - 150; Rev.: Eagle - 50. AU condition. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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George Washington Counter "Type" Set: Liberty Head Reverse  [122357]3571 - George Washington Counter "Type" Set: Liberty Head Reverse [122357]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three Liberty Head reverse, George Washington obverse counters in the $2 1/2, $5 and $10 size. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Jenny Lind $5 Counter  [122342]3572 - Jenny Lind $5 Counter [122342]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1850 half eagle sized Jenny Lind counter. Br., rd., 22 mm. Rare, not in Fauver. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: John
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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U.S. $10 Counter Gem Condition  [122354]3573 - U.S. $10 Counter Gem Condition [122354]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Theodor Bollenhagen & Comp./ 49 M. Lane / Liberty Head; Rev.: city hall New York pictorial. Br. rd., 26 mm, original luster. Date: Cou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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U.S. $20 Gold Piece Counters  [122353]3574 - U.S. $20 Gold Piece Counters [122353]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Liberty Head obverse; Comps Spiel under shield reverse; 2) Liberty Head obverse; New York City Hall reverse. Date: Country (if no
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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